"Hogwash" is what they should spray on the Taliban. Rudy Marcelletti, K8SWD ... From: Terry Elliott <terry.elliott@...> To: FT817@yahoogroups.com...
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caitlynmaire@...
caitlynmaire
Nov 1, 2001 4:42 pm
Hi, Martin, ... Actually, my main planned use is mobile in the car. I have more esoteric gear I enjoy at home, and I prefer a true handheld for hiking. Also,...
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caitlynmaire@...
caitlynmaire
Nov 1, 2001 4:27 pm
Hi, Dan, and everyone else, ... I agree with you 100% on all your points. I do work stations that are weak to me, but generally only if I know they are QRPers...
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Rudolph M. Marcelletti
k8swd
Nov 1, 2001 4:21 pm
Isn't AES closing out those little crank up AM/FM radios--maybe they have a good power source and crank that could be gutted and used? Rudy Marcelletti, K8SWD ...
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caitlynmaire@...
caitlynmaire
Nov 1, 2001 4:14 pm
... Hi, Bonnie, If you are ever in the area, stop by my place. See how many stations I can work with 500mW on CW :) You have an open invitation--just call ...
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caitlynmaire@...
caitlynmaire
Nov 1, 2001 4:10 pm
Hi, Bonnie, and everyone else, ... For me, that would be several, including two in Europe. I've also had a nice long chat with someone running an HT-750 (all...
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caitlynmaire@...
caitlynmaire
Nov 1, 2001 3:49 pm
Hi, Bonnie, ... I feel the same way. We've disagreed once or twice in the past, but it's always a really good debate. I hope most folks reading our ...
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Rudolph M. Marcelletti
k8swd
Nov 1, 2001 3:23 pm
How do you vent all the gases generated by charging all these batteries? Deep cycle batteries vent gas when the electrolyte bubbles--I would hate to breath...
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Rudolph M. Marcelletti
k8swd
Nov 1, 2001 3:15 pm
Speaking of which, mine should arrive here at noon or so today. Is there a "charge complete" indicator on the pack? I am planning on charging with the Yaesu...
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Mike Maiorana
mikemo1964
Nov 1, 2001 2:56 pm
... Seems to me that if a battery cell case shorts to the chassis of the radio that the current would flow through the negative battery wire (which is...
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Mike Maiorana
mikemo1964
Nov 1, 2001 2:37 pm
... Hogwash is the garbage and left over food that is fed to pigs. In English, it can mean "a ludicrously false statement"....
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Thomas A. Frank
ka2cdk
Nov 1, 2001 2:31 pm
... Hello All; There is a serious problem with using human power to recharge things; that's available power. According the book "Bicycling Science" by Whitt...
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Terry Elliott
terryg0ehx
Nov 1, 2001 2:27 pm
Apart from being a pithy comment, what exactly IS "hogwash" Is it some delicatley perfumed bacon preparation?? Asbestos suit on again now!!! Terrt GoEHX ... ...
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Mike Murphree
w4lna
Nov 1, 2001 2:08 pm
... Arrrgggghhhh!!! It was too early in the morning when I replied to this. The real answer is that the case could cut through the plastic to the case of any...
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engelp2001@...
engelp2001
Nov 1, 2001 1:52 pm
Thanks guys. This is a great help. ... 817 ... ACC ... DIN...
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FT817@yahoogroups.com
Nov 1, 2001 1:43 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the FT817 group. File : /Antennas/I use...
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julian_white@...
privateasylum
Nov 1, 2001 1:42 pm
Hello there. L. Julian White OH8GEJ here. I just wanted to stop by and say hello to the group. Im a new FT-817 owner as well as the proud owner of Yaesu's...
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Simon Brown
simonbrown42
Nov 1, 2001 1:37 pm
While reading the newspaper this lunchtime, I saw a new mobile phone with a clockwork motor in it (it also serves MP3 for the yoof generation). Simon Brown ...
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Charles Scott
cscott@...
Nov 1, 2001 1:24 pm
Found these, didn't get a chance to absorb it all yet. http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydropower-plant4.htm ...
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Mike Murphree
w4lna
Nov 1, 2001 1:00 pm
... There is a greater likelihood that the sharp edges on the battery compartment will cut through the plastic cover of the battery and contact the case...
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IslPilot@...
islpilot
Nov 1, 2001 12:51 pm
I have been very satisfied with the battery pack and have had no problems with my MAHA 777 charger for charging the internal pack. Paul KB8VWV...
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Simon Brown
simonbrown42
Nov 1, 2001 12:40 pm
David, Thanks - this is the sort of stuff I need. More please, any language (except Finnish) :-) Simon Brown -.-. --.- Casa Bergenia, 7031 Laax, Switzerland ...
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af8x@...
af8x
Nov 1, 2001 12:18 pm
The KA7OEI FT 817 Pages web page (http://www.ussc.com/~turner/ft817pg.shtml) is a comprehensive instructional page. In the battery section it states that a...
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Rob Boux
rboux
Nov 1, 2001 11:45 am
My 817 is a week old now and all is well. Right on the money for frequency. Excellent audio reports without adjusting the mic gain settings, all are at the...
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Julio
wb4ooj
Nov 1, 2001 11:31 am
I had a similar problem with my new 817. However my problem extended over all the bands. a few others have reported the same problem with new units. I swapped...
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David Henn
drhenn
Nov 1, 2001 11:13 am
... I forgot the space on the URL.. What a silly billy. David - MØDRH, W6DRH, EA3???(waiting)...
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David Henn
drhenn
Nov 1, 2001 11:08 am
... Hello Simon, Yes there are differences.. The best location I have found is the IARU Website. It under re-construction, but some links still work. Main Page...
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Simon Brown
simonbrown42
Nov 1, 2001 10:18 am
Hi, For the FT-817 Commander (technology preview on Monday) I would like to know of differences in bands between major countries. What is this idiot on about? ...
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pentode@...
hefty817
Nov 1, 2001 10:05 am
Can anyone give me the solder ball configuration for a FT817 made for the UK market? I have one on which the frequency transmit & receive has been "opened up"....
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G3UGF
richardg3ugf
Nov 1, 2001 9:54 am
Keep thinking about re charging batteries , when portable . Did you know that you can now get hand generators for cell phone batteries ? presumably they are...
