Comet GP-15 Diamond V2000 Watson W2000 I got the last one, I worked VE-land with it last november with only 5w (very difficult during a pile-up with other...
Get well Jim! Rob ve4rrb ... From: James Fuller To: FT817@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 12:05 AM Subject: [FT817] Use report Hi All, I have...
On Sunday I was previledged to have a nice on air test with Bonnie and others of the group. I was using an 817 at 5 watts. I tested 4 mic configurations: Stock...
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theperryds@...
Apr 1, 2002 2:04 pm
Hi all, I was out again today using my FT817 and kite antenna (100m wire flown by a 12 foot delta on 150 m of line). I thought, for a change, I'd run the 817...
... internal cells ... gell cell ... cable ... or ... externally? ... is just ... battery has ... intrnal cells. Hmmm... Mine runs off a 7Ah gel cell (the...
True--but they don't like lightning--don't put it on the top of your tower--side mount it. If it gets hit, you won't find much of it. I still can't. Also,...
You can make your own for under $10.00. Get some sheet metal and bend it a bit bigger to fit around the rig. Attach a small hinge to one side and a small...
... externally? ... No David, the rig operates fine off of any battery 8.5 volts plus (15v max) & at least 1.5 amps. I use a gel-cell 5 amp 12 volts & rig...
Just cracked a huge pileup for 6V1A (Senegal) on 28.450 using the FT-817 (no speech processor). He gave me a 59 and when I told him I was running 5 watts he...
DAVID I have only had my 817 for about a week now, but I have used in a lot on a gell cell with no problem. The only thing I noticed is that sometimes the when...
Actually, after sending out this message, I checked the rig with an outboard watt meter. When set at 5 watts, there should be no power icon visible. My power ...
It will do it when your external battery voltage drops below a certain voltage, especially when you TX and the voltage drops a bit more. It will still put out...
Sorry about the typo in the subject line. I knew someone had to ask that question. Well yes, it is a little more than a wet noodle. 2 element 5 band (Cubex)...
I am still on a learning curve with this rig as I have only owned it for a short time. However, this past weekend there was a contest so I set the 817 up with...
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theperryds@...
Apr 1, 2002 3:21 pm
Ah, sorry guys and many thanks for the answers! A big, BIG, DOH! from me! I have narrowed the fault down to the three inches of feeder DC cable. To...
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theperryds@...
Apr 1, 2002 3:23 pm
... Oh, seconded! I have worked well OTH with my five watts. Like all thing radio, mostly its just the aerial, and when it ain't, it probably is the aerial...
SOMETHING is wrong with your hook-up! Are you using the YAESU SUPPLIED external power cable and connector, or perhaps an "AFTERMARKET" connector? Also, make...
Hi all I work about 50-50 CW-SSB with my 817. What have been your experiences with the One Board Filter from W4RT?. Is the performance that much better on SSB?...
... Good find, but don't forget the Radio Shack closeout on 7.2v 2,800 mAH cellular batteries. 97 CENTS apiece. So, for less than 2 bucks you get a 14.4v 2.8AH...
... Exactly ... But, I had already asked for the topic to be squashed yesterday, and it seemed to be, so let's keep it buried. Thanks Pres Waterman W2PW c/o...
I apologize if some folks object to this post as off topic -- use your delete key. The continued participation of many on these lists is at risk. I am...
... I ... No, no, no! You are incorrect. Everybody KNOWS the radio cannot make ANY contacts. And QRP is useless. And it is no fun. And SSB does not work. Why...
I beleive there MAY be some confusion, as the QUIET supply mentioned was made by ASTRODYNE, and NOT the more familiar ASTRON, a different company.-73, KC3VO...
Robert, IMHO, you would be well served by going ahead and getting the OBF. I have one and am very pleased. The SSB effectiveness is noticeably improved and ...
And when are antennas built of much anything else? Actually when you compare them against commercial antennas of the same gain, they are much cheaper. ... ...
... I guess Mountain Ops didn't read the poll done last year, where the far majority said they'd pay $25 for a bracket, and that was only because I didn't...
... I used to live in the Chicago 'burbs and I can say that, if you can get to this place, you'll love it! All kinds of neat stuff there. I've purchased a...
