Just as well that the software isn't Windows!
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Kalotai" <n1olo@...>
To: <FT817@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 1:51 AM
Subject: [FT817] Unit won't turn on AGAIN!


>
>
> Am I beating a dead horse. For the seccond time my 817 has just quit
> working.

> 1. Is there a plan afoot for ARES/RACES members to switch from the "ARRL
Standard" MOLEX connectors (sold by RS) to the Anderson Powerpole system? If
so, what is the default standard: 15A?, 30A? <

Many ARES groups already use Powerpoles.  The 15A and 30A are intermatable.
Just the cable entry on the crimps is a different size/


> I have seen Chip Morgan's, N3IW, mobile station set up to use the
Powerpoles and I was very impressed. Neat, clean installation with
absolutely NO WAY to reverse polarize the power connectors. <

And you can plug anything into anything. so you can plug a battery into a
battery or PSU. Makes charging a doddle.


> 2. Is there anyone out there in FT-817-Land who currently uses the
Anderson system AND the Quicksilver power cord/connectors? I am doing
another FT-817 column for QRP Power and would like some feedback from users
of these systems. <

I believe Quicksilver uses Anderson connectors so they're effectively the
same thing. As Powerpoles will crimp, you don't even need a soldering iron
whilst out in the field.


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If you're only going to mount it on your van then there are better
alternatives. The MP1/MP2 are not strong enough to use  (or leave attached)
whilst moving. There are far more heavy duty screwdriver antennas about.

----- Original Message -----
From: "dpetitt46" <dpetitt46@...>


> hello  im wondering about the mp2  and mp1
a screwdriver connected to  the van??
> im not able to go portable like walking around  but like to go  somewhere
and operate..

Good discussion on the powerpoles.  Two points.

Crimping is only as good as the crimp.  I recommend soldering.

Also, the power poles are "unisex".  There is no "right one/wrong
one fit".  Therefore you MUST get the color matches correct.  That
can be bad with power connectors with the color blind or low light
as you can hoop + to -.

Other than that, they work as advertised.

Regards, Kevin N7KKR

QLF? Are you sending with your left foot?


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Is it possible to set frequency limits within a particular band?  For
example, a general license holder does not have full privileges on a
band.  Can the upper and lower ranges be limited to facilitate
quicker tuning?

--- In FT817@y..., theperryds@a... wrote:
> Did I miss a thread?  can anyone tell me how the 817 performs on 5
Megs
> please??


Mine seems to work OK and signal looks OK on Spec Analyser 2nd and
3rd harmonics are about the smae level as on 3.5 and 7mhz

Chris taylor
GoWTZ

I hope you will excuse my presumption as I don't actually own an F-817, but
I have been reading the manual pretty intensively (online FCC draft copy
found on the forum files section) and remembered reading this:

Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) Operation
To limit scanning (or tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can
use the
Programmable Memory Scanning (PMS) feature, which utilizes special-purpose
memory
pair ("M-PL" and "M-PU"). The PMS feature is especially useful in helping
you to observe any
operating sub-band limits which apply to your Amateur license class.

PMS setup is simple to complete;
1. Store the upper and lower frequency limits of the range in a PMS memory
pair ("M-PL"
and "M-PU").
2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob, as needed, until
Operating
Function Row [STO, RCL, PMS].
3. Press the [C](PMS) momentarily, appear "PMS" at the upper left corner on
the LCD and
activate PMS feature. Tuning and scanning are now within the limits of the
selected
PMS memory pair, keeping operation inside this programmed range.
Example: Limit tuning & scanning to the 17-m band
1. Press the [V/M] key, as necessary, to recall the VFO mode. Tune to the
low edge of the
17-m band (18.068 MHz) and select the desired mode (probably USB or CW).
2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob, as needed, until
Operating
Function Row [MW, MC, TAG].
3. Press the [A](MW) key momentarily, then turn the SEL knob to select
memory channel
"MRPL."
4. Press and hold the [A](MW) key for one second to write the VFO frequency
(18.068
MHz) into "MRPL."
5. Tune to the high edge of the 17-m band (18.168 MHz), leaving the mode
unchanged.
6. Press the [A](MW) key momentarily, then turn the SELECT knob to select
the memory
channel "MRPU."
7. Press and hold the [A](MW) key for one second to write the VFO frequency
(18.168
MHz) into "MRPU."
8. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob one click
clockwise to recall
Operating Function Row [STO, RCL, PMS].
9. Press the [C](PMS) key momentarily. Tuning and scanning are now limited
to the
18.068 ~ 18.168-MHz range until you press the [V/M] key to return to memory
or VFO
operation.

HTH,

David LeBlanc
Seattle, WA USA

> -----Original Message-----
> From: jleglen [mailto:jleglen@...]
> Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 10:22
> To: FT817@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [FT817] Setting Band Limits
>
>
> Is it possible to set frequency limits within a particular band?  For
> example, a general license holder does not have full privileges on a
> band.  Can the upper and lower ranges be limited to facilitate
> quicker tuning?
>

Rich,

    I have been using Anderson Powerpoles for about a year now.
Originally bought them from Powerwerx and put them on every piece of
equipment in the shack.

    The Rigrunner 4012 by West Mountain Radio distributes DC power to
equipment in the shack. It has 12 individually fused Powerpole
connections, blown fuse indicators, and under/over voltage detection
and alarm.

    All of my portable equipment is also outfitted with Powerpoles:
gel cells, solar panel, solar charge controller, FT817, and Z11. I do
not have any of the Quicksilver power cords. Built a two-headed Power-
pole to FT817/Z11 connector for portable use.

    Basically, anything can be connected to anything, and guaranteed
to have correct polarity (as long as the connectors have been
installed with the proper polarity).

    All of the connectors are the 30A connectors, and each one is
crimped AND soldered. I recommend the Gardner Bender crimper
available from the above venders (that little skinny radio shack
crimper won't cut it).

    I do not represent any of these companies, but don't mind plugging
those from whom I get good products and service.

73,
Charles, AE6GQ
http://www.qsl.net/ae6gq


--- In FT817@y..., "K7SZ" <rarland@e...> wrote:
> Gang:
>
> I was off line for a while. Been checking the archives regarding
Anderson Powerpoles and Quicksilver Power Pals and I have a couple of
questions:

> 2. Is there anyone out there in FT-817-Land who currently uses the
Anderson system AND the Quicksilver power cord/connectors? I am doing
another FT-817 column for QRP Power and would like some feedback from
users of these systems.
>
> 73  Rich K7SZ

On ARES standardization, I believe that the ARRL literature
still speaks of the Molex/RS connector as "standard" but the
ARRL EmComm courses which are a couple of years old now (at
least EmComm I) says APP is the standard.  Go figger?

On crimping, I believe I read on the Anderson website a
couple of years ago that they specifically recommend
crimping over soldering, but then they also specifically
recommend their special (and especially expensive) tool to
do it.  There are several tools hams use out there.  I used
a Klein pair of crimping pliers until I was introduced to a
much better tool made by GS -- you can get it at Home Depot
or through the West Mountain Radio folks
(www.westmountainradio.com)...less than ten bucks either
way.

73
John Newell KB1FPM

Not only are the 15 and 30 amp versions intermateable, but
also the 45.  Basically, same housing, different diameter
barrels on the connectors themselves.  For obvious reasons,
though, I believe that 30a is the "standard" version.

For whatever standards are worth in this area right now...
<g>

73
John Newell KB1FPM

Ok I did some more checking last night and today.  I tried everything I
could think of.  I reset the rig to the factory defaults and tried two
dummy loads, 5 different jumpers, three power supplies and two batterys
and I feel 99% confident my finals are gone.  I guess I can tell you a
little background.  I bought the rig used two weeks ago and just got
time to fire it up Friday night.  Well I put up a 20 meter dipole and
hooked it up to my Z11 and 817 together and it worked great.  For about
three tries to work somebody.  The rig/tuner combo is amazing with the
W4RT accessories OTT and OQS is really cool.  The radio was putting out
full scale power on high running off a SLA battery.  With no SWRs.
Then all the sudden I noticed my power wasn't moving anymore.  I
checked all the menu settings and all looked fine.  Even the OTT and
OQS was no longer working.  At least it would make the radio key up bo
no power out.  I reset the rig with no help.  I then brought it home
and tried it on my base antennas and dummy load.  But it still doesn't
work.  It RXs great but no power out.  I checked all bands into the
dummy load no power/swr indication on any bands except on 2 meters.
Then it will move the needle on my Diawa watt meter set to 15 watts
about a needle width off of the bottom.  So I checked all the usually I
could think off power level, split etc....  But I cannot get anything
out.  So I guess the finals are gone after 3 transmissions.  The rig
was bought by the original owner at Dayton last year FWIW.  I was
searching in the previous posts and I noticed that the Final Unit could
be bought for around $50 or so.   And there is only two pots to adjust
to get it going properly.  Is this something that a ham with average
skills and knowledge can accomplish easily or do I need to get it ready
to pack and ship.  And if so should I send it back to Yaesu or is there
a reputible repairment a little closer to Louisiana I could send it
to?

Thanks for the Help.

Michael, AA5SH

>
>
>   Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 21:17:00 -0400
>   From: "K7SZ" <rarland@...>
>Subject: Of Powerpoles & Power Pals...
>
><snip>
>
>1. Is there a plan afoot for ARES/RACES members to switch from the "ARRL
Standard" MOLEX connectors (sold by RS) to the Anderson Powerpole system? If so,
what is the default standard: 15A?, 30A?
>
>I have seen Chip Morgan's, N3IW, mobile station set up to use the Powerpoles
and I was very impressed. Neat, clean installation with absolutely NO WAY to
reverse polarize the power connectors.
>
>2. Is there anyone out there in FT-817-Land who currently uses the Anderson
system AND the Quicksilver power cord/connectors? I am doing another FT-817
column for QRP Power and would like some feedback from users of these systems.
>
>73  Rich K7SZ
>
The "old" ARRL ARES standard connector is the Molex connector.

While ARRL Field Services hasn't officially noted a change to the
connectors, MANY ARES and RACES organizations
have shifted to the Anderson Powerpoles 30 amp due to it's advantages.

*  Higher amperage rating.  Silver plated copper pins.  Satisfies power
for up to 100 watt HF radios.
*  Minimal number of parts (3 distinct pieces, and you really need only
2 to operate)
*  Gender-neutral plugs (the same connector can be used for the radio or
power supply end)
*  Recessed pins reduces the chance of accidental shorts or connections
*  Can readily be connected and disconnected in the dark without
requiring ambient lighting
*  Can be crimped, and can be disassembled in the field with a standard
jeweler's screwdriver

And, it's about the same price as the Molex.  The Powerpoles were
advocated and included in the
first edition of ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Course
(ARECC) for these advantages.

You can always make pigtails and adapters to retrofit back to your
original power connector
standard.  You can even keep spare "bare wire adapter" cables in your
emergency go-kit with
Andersons on one end, and bare wire on the other to screw into power
supplies, battery
terminals, etc or crimp on other connectors that you may encounter.

If you haven't seem them already, check out the Rigrunner power strip,
especially the 4005.
Makes portable/QRP operation with the 817 a snap!  I did, and I bought
two on the spot
at Dayton.  They make a great break-out power when you feed them with a
cigarette power
cable that has an Anderson at the end.  Combine them with some ready
"bare wire adapter"
cable in your kit, and you'll never be without power for your FT-817.
  Emergency radio,
DC to Daylight, all mode, all power, all the time!

http://www.westmountainradio.com/RIGrunner.htm

If you hear my FT-817 on the air, you'll know the rig is powered via the
Andersons, the same power
connectors as my 50 and 100 watt mobile radios.  See you on 20m - 10m
QRP from KH6!

Ron Hashiro, AH6RH
ARRL ARECC co-author and FT-817 owner
http://home1.gte.net/rhashiro/am-radio-in-hawaii.htm
http://home1.gte.net/rhashiro/am-ecomm.htm

WOW!

Thanks for the info, Ron.

I have already been to the West Mountain Radio site and have spotted the
RigRunner power panels. I think I'm going to go that route.

73 es tnx.

Rich K7SZ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Hashiro" <rhashiro@...>
To: <FT817@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 6:47 PM
Subject: [FT817] re: Of Powerpoles & Power Pals...


> >
> >
> >   Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 21:17:00 -0400
> >   From: "K7SZ" <rarland@...>
> >Subject: Of Powerpoles & Power Pals...
> >
> ><snip>
> >
> >1. Is there a plan afoot for ARES/RACES members to switch from the "ARRL
Standard" MOLEX connectors (sold by RS) to the Anderson Powerpole system? If
so, what is the default standard: 15A?, 30A?
> >
> >I have seen Chip Morgan's, N3IW, mobile station set up to use the
Powerpoles and I was very impressed. Neat, clean installation with
absolutely NO WAY to reverse polarize the power connectors.
> >
> >2. Is there anyone out there in FT-817-Land who currently uses the
Anderson system AND the Quicksilver power cord/connectors? I am doing
another FT-817 column for QRP Power and would like some feedback from users
of these systems.
> >
> >73  Rich K7SZ
> >
> The "old" ARRL ARES standard connector is the Molex connector.
>
> While ARRL Field Services hasn't officially noted a change to the
> connectors, MANY ARES and RACES organizations
> have shifted to the Anderson Powerpoles 30 amp due to it's advantages.
>
> *  Higher amperage rating.  Silver plated copper pins.  Satisfies power
> for up to 100 watt HF radios.
> *  Minimal number of parts (3 distinct pieces, and you really need only
> 2 to operate)
> *  Gender-neutral plugs (the same connector can be used for the radio or
> power supply end)
> *  Recessed pins reduces the chance of accidental shorts or connections
> *  Can readily be connected and disconnected in the dark without
> requiring ambient lighting
> *  Can be crimped, and can be disassembled in the field with a standard
> jeweler's screwdriver
>
> And, it's about the same price as the Molex.  The Powerpoles were
> advocated and included in the
> first edition of ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Course
> (ARECC) for these advantages.
>
> You can always make pigtails and adapters to retrofit back to your
> original power connector
> standard.  You can even keep spare "bare wire adapter" cables in your
> emergency go-kit with
> Andersons on one end, and bare wire on the other to screw into power
> supplies, battery
> terminals, etc or crimp on other connectors that you may encounter.
>
> If you haven't seem them already, check out the Rigrunner power strip,
> especially the 4005.
> Makes portable/QRP operation with the 817 a snap!  I did, and I bought
> two on the spot
> at Dayton.  They make a great break-out power when you feed them with a
> cigarette power
> cable that has an Anderson at the end.  Combine them with some ready
> "bare wire adapter"
> cable in your kit, and you'll never be without power for your FT-817.
>  Emergency radio,
> DC to Daylight, all mode, all power, all the time!
>
> http://www.westmountainradio.com/RIGrunner.htm
>
> If you hear my FT-817 on the air, you'll know the rig is powered via the
> Andersons, the same power
> connectors as my 50 and 100 watt mobile radios.  See you on 20m - 10m
> QRP from KH6!
>
> Ron Hashiro, AH6RH
> ARRL ARECC co-author and FT-817 owner
> http://home1.gte.net/rhashiro/am-radio-in-hawaii.htm
> http://home1.gte.net/rhashiro/am-ecomm.htm
>
>
>
>
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Gang:

I need another FT-817. Unfortunately cash flow is a bit of a problem right now.
However, I do have some unique items to trade, for those interested in Zenith SW
gear.

So, if you have a FT-817 to offload and would like to trade it for a Zenith
Transoceanic R-600 AND an extremely RARE Zenith Global (don't take my word for
it, read the Zenith Transoceanic book by Dr. Cones...the Global is one of the
most rare Zenith SW/AM BCST portables), drop me a private e-mail.


73  Rich K7SZ

Editor, "QRP POWER" (QST)
Editor, "Homeland Security" (Popular Communications)

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NW QRP #24, Zombie # 664, Ten-10 # 39647, FISTS# 2793
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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Yes you can - but I think it's only possible to set two limiting frequencies
at a time, i.e. limits for only one band.  You just store the band limits
you want into the "M-PL" and "M-PU" memories, and then select "PMS" (it's on
"operating function row 3" according to the manual).  This limits both your
scanning and tuning ranges.  To get out of this mode, just de-select "PMS".

User-programmable band limits would be a nice feature.  I don't think I
would use it (we don't have sub-bands per se here in Canada), but I've
certainly heard American hams mention it (note to Yaesu...).


Dave
VE7HUN
Squamish, BC, Canada


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Is it possible to set frequency limits within a particular band?



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Michael: Just a thought. Have you popped off the covers and tightened
the screws that hold down the PWB's? Wouldn't do any harm in giving
it a try befroe you send it back to Yaesu.
   73, John K2GVP

--- In FT817@y..., "Michael Morgan" <michael@a...> wrote:
> Ok I did some more checking last night and today.  I tried
everything I
>And if so should I send it back to Yaesu >
> Michael, AA5SH

I just installed XP and would like to know what the
latest software is and will it work on XP.

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My CUP-36 supply also churns out RF noise that masks many stations.  Absent
drastic measures like enclosing it in a metal box and bypassing [defeating
small size], the best low tech solution I've found yet is to place a small
"lamp cord" switch on the CUP-36's AC cord, rely on the 817's internal
batteries for receive, then quickly/ manually turn the CUP-36 on for the
817's higher current draw for transmit.  Silly, but it works.

73
Trevor
KD1YT

----- Original Message -----
From: "wtrecat" <kenf@...>
To: <FT817@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 4:53 PM
Subject: [FT817] Power Supply Noise Question???


> Hi,
>
> I have one of the CUP-36-12 power supplies mentioned in the FAQ. Mine
> is quite noisy. It raises the noise level high enough over battery
> power to  mask some weak stations. Have others come up with
> suggestions?  The cord  is too thick to properly use the grey ferrite
> bead that came with the radio. Can someone suggest another type of
> ferrite bead that may work? Or some other more drastic solution?

I'll pull the cover and get that a shot.  Like you said it can't hurt.

73's

Michael, AA5SH

> Michael: Just a thought. Have you popped off the covers and tightened
> the screws that hold down the PWB's? Wouldn't do any harm in giving
> it a try befroe you send it back to Yaesu.
>   73, John K2GVP
>
> --- In FT817@y..., "Michael Morgan" <michael@a...> wrote:
> > Ok I did some more checking last night and today.  I tried
> everything I
> >And if so should I send it back to Yaesu >
> > Michael, AA5SH
>
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--- In FT817@y..., "Michael Morgan" <michael@a...> wrote:
> Ok I did some more checking last night and today.  I tried
everything I
> could think of.  I reset the rig to the factory defaults and tried
two
> Thanks for the Help.
>
> Michael, AA5SH

Michael
Have you checked to make sure the antenna connector is set to rear? I
know it may sound dunb but when we are looking hqard for a problem we
tend to over look the simple solutions.
menu item # 7 set to rear.
Bill N8WS

I can find the meter on teh 817 but don't know how to use it. Do i
need to calibrate or does it just read swr
If i have to calibrate then how do i do it.
Can someone give me a step by step proceedure to check the swr please

VK4FRD

I have been using the 817 on psk and after a vaction it quits after a
short time. I'll get a beep and the the display shows TOT and that
stays on there till I switch to the receive mode. SWR if fine.
Help...Any ideas
Thanks

Manual page 59, menu item 49, TOT time , Automatic Power Off Time  Value can
be OFF or 1 to 20 min
----- Original Message -----
From: "nels_58701" <anelson@...>
To: <FT817@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 9:26 PM
Subject: [FT817] Error code


> I have been using the 817 on psk and after a vaction it quits after a
> short time. I'll get a beep and the the display shows TOT and that
> stays on there till I switch to the receive mode. SWR if fine.
> Help...Any ideas
> Thanks
>
>
>
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I checked that.  I also tried going out the front connector on all
bands in case something happened to the rear antenna.

Thanks again

Michael, AA5SH

> --- In FT817@y..., "Michael Morgan" <michael@a...> wrote:
> > Ok I did some more checking last night and today.  I tried
> everything I
> > could think of.  I reset the rig to the factory defaults and tried
> two
> > Thanks for the Help.
> >
> > Michael, AA5SH
>
> Michael
> Have you checked to make sure the antenna connector is set to rear? I
> know it may sound dunb but when we are looking hqard for a problem we
> tend to over look the simple solutions.
> menu item # 7 set to rear.
> Bill N8WS
>
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I checked that.  I also tried going out the front connector on all
bands in case something happened to the rear antenna.

Thanks again

Michael, AA5SH

> --- In FT817@y..., "Michael Morgan" <michael@a...> wrote:
> > Ok I did some more checking last night and today.  I tried
> everything I
> > could think of.  I reset the rig to the factory defaults and tried
> two
> > Thanks for the Help.
> >
> > Michael, AA5SH
>
> Michael
> Have you checked to make sure the antenna connector is set to rear? I
> know it may sound dunb but when we are looking hqard for a problem we
> tend to over look the simple solutions.
> menu item # 7 set to rear.
> Bill N8WS
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I am planning to buy a Z-11 antenna tuner for my 817 but I am
wondering if it is worth the extra $$ to get the "One Touch Tune".
Is the Z-11 difficult to tune??  Any help on how to do it would help
this newcomer to the FT-817.

73,

Bill
Kc7mfg

The DISPLAY is TELLING you why it shut down! If you read the manual, you
should find infomatoin concerning the "Time Out Timer"  (TOT) --Check that
section, then set things to satisfy your operation. It would seem that your
unit does not have a defect.  73, KC3VO--Bob

--- In FT817@y..., "wcely" <kc7mfg@a...> wrote:
> I am planning to buy a Z-11 antenna tuner for my 817 but I am
> wondering if it is worth the extra $$ to get the "One Touch
Tune".
> Is the Z-11 difficult to tune??  Any help on how to do it would
help
> this newcomer to the FT-817.
>
>
Bill,

The One Touch Tune is a nice gadget, and it does plug and play.
I do a different approach  by hardwiring my own remote "tune" button
across the panel button contacts. My tune button is a small
plastic box I hang on my belt when pedestrian mobile.
Do I need the OTT? Nope, because I just switch to am, pkt or fm
and push my button once after giving it a carrier.
I do not find this cumbersome at all. I must admit that
the OTT's mode changing feature is nice, and handy if you are
portable.

I just didnt want too many things hanging off the back of my
817 when I am pedestrian mobile, so I did not buy one.
I still admire it greatly for what it does.
BTW, my Z-11 resides in a backpack when I am out walking.
A really long extension cable from the OTT must be made,
if I were to get one someday. Its still not a problem though.

I think others who did get one are spoiled by it.

Ken  WB6MLC

Ken WB6MLC- you wrote: pedestrian mobile; interesting

What kind of antenna are you using - and how is it working?

Rgds

Jens
OZ9MZ
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: wb6mlc
   To: FT817@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 10:14 AM
   Subject: [FT817] Re: Z-11 with or without One Touch


   --- In FT817@y..., "wcely" <kc7mfg@a...> wrote:
   > I am planning to buy a Z-11 antenna tuner for my 817 but I am
   > wondering if it is worth the extra $$ to get the "One Touch
   Tune".
   > Is the Z-11 difficult to tune??  Any help on how to do it would
   help
   > this newcomer to the FT-817.
   >
   >
   Bill,

   The One Touch Tune is a nice gadget, and it does plug and play.
   I do a different approach  by hardwiring my own remote "tune" button
   across the panel button contacts. My tune button is a small
   plastic box I hang on my belt when pedestrian mobile.
   Do I need the OTT? Nope, because I just switch to am, pkt or fm
   and push my button once after giving it a carrier.
   I do not find this cumbersome at all. I must admit that
   the OTT's mode changing feature is nice, and handy if you are
   portable.

   I just didnt want too many things hanging off the back of my
   817 when I am pedestrian mobile, so I did not buy one.
   I still admire it greatly for what it does.
   BTW, my Z-11 resides in a backpack when I am out walking.
   A really long extension cable from the OTT must be made,
   if I were to get one someday. Its still not a problem though.

   I think others who did get one are spoiled by it.

   Ken  WB6MLC



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