Has anyone checked the power output on the 817 as it is out of the box? I used my Diamond SX-600 and it only shows 2.5 watts into a 50 load at 28 MHz FM on the...
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Michael St. Angelo
mstangelo@...
Feb 2, 2001 3:17 am
I have an old Collins mechanical filter that I would like to try in the FT817. I haven't gotten the radio yet but I would like to order connectors. Would...
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Rob Boux
boux@...
Feb 2, 2001 3:48 am
I know my Diamond SX-600 is right on the money! I had it checked against a Bird 43 and it was exactly the same. So chances are yours is on to. Are you running...
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Bruce Prior
n7rr@...
Feb 2, 2001 3:51 am
The Yaesu FT-817 QRP transceiver has 200 regular memories to play with and to manage. One big help is the MEM GROUP function, which allows those memories to ...
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kc8ddq@...
Feb 2, 2001 3:51 am
In a message dated 2/1/01 10:49:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, boux@... ... I'm using an Alinco power supply at 13.8 volts. Paul [Non-text portions of this...
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tar@...
Feb 2, 2001 3:59 am
OK, I'm interested. Gimme the full specs. tom WA2PHW...
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Bill Miner
wg6h@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:04 am
Paul, I checked my radio with some HP lab quality test equipment and it has a full five watts output on all bands except about 4.5 watts one 440 Mhz. I would...
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kc8ddq@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:04 am
Hello all, Can someone explain the date code that is in the serial number? I know I saw it in the archives somewhere but can't seem to find it. Thanks Paul ...
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w4wb@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:04 am
... box? I used my Diamond SX-600 and it only shows 2.5 watts into a 50 load at 28 MHz FM on the highest power setting. I hate to have to return this unit to...
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w4wb@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:08 am
... I know I ... Hi Paul, Look in the FAQs in the Database to your left under Serial Number. 73 de Barry - W4WB...
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Glyph
bbp@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:23 am
Paul -- You need to realize that when using an external power supply (according to my recollection) there's no power icon on the 817's screen when running the...
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Joe Mallet
jem22@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:26 am
Doug, how much is it new? Joe ... www. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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kc8ddq@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:29 am
In a message dated 2/1/01 11:25:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Bil, I didn't know that. I'm going to check it out right now. I hope that's what it is. See, I...
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Bernard F. Gaffney, Jr.
n8pvz@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:30 am
S/N ON150356 re SQL/RF Gain: Sounds like yet another "undocumented feature". At least, it's semi-comforting to know I'm not alone(several posts on this). 72...
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kc8ddq@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:47 am
In a message dated 2/1/01 11:29:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, wg6h@... ... Bill, I just found out that it was operator error. Help if I would read the ...
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w4wb@...
Feb 2, 2001 6:16 am
One of my most valued instruments is the MFJ-259B SWR analyzer (MFJ price is $260). If you enjoy building and testing antennas, this is a great tool to have....
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wx7s@...
Feb 2, 2001 9:00 am
I'm interested ... but I'd like to know more before committing Terry WX7S...
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xtalradio@...
Feb 2, 2001 9:15 am
... There is a DTMF Mic version for the Icom 706 with an RJ-45 plug. I have one, but haven't tried it yet on my 817. I'll have to check the pinout. When I do,...
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buhyoff@...
Feb 2, 2001 9:22 am
Good day, This is my first post here and would like to thank all of you for all of the information I used to make my decision to purchase an 817. Great little...
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buhyoff@...
Feb 2, 2001 9:39 am
Good day, This is my first post here. Thanks to all of you for all of the good information that helped me decide to get an 817. Impressive little radio. ...
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buhyoff@...
Feb 2, 2001 12:10 pm
Good day, Well, I'm pretty impressed with the 817. Got one after so many good recommendations were given. My first contact was a 40m SSB at a half watt that...
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Tim Soxman
tims@...
Feb 2, 2001 12:18 pm
Cherokee makes a decent 6 meter antenna for their Cherokee AH50 handheld. Take a look at their web site. Tim W3ZVT...
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buhyoff@...
Feb 2, 2001 12:42 pm
Tim, Thank you. Also, an apology to all for a triple posting. For some reason my first message was not posted and I could figure out what went wrong. Then I...
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buhyoff@...
Feb 2, 2001 12:59 pm
I posted earlier about having difficulty getting a reply via email from Waters and Stanton. This morning I tried calling them and they were superbly helpful...
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GElam30092@...
Feb 2, 2001 2:54 pm
In a message dated 2/2/01 7:44:36 AM US Mountain Standard Time, ... It won't work... or at least the radio comes up keyed. I plan to look at the manual to see...
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kc3vo@...
Feb 2, 2001 3:57 pm
I am interested in the 2100 mah pack--give me the tech details---Chemistry, configuration,etc--Price sounds ok to me!------Bob Curry, KC3VO--Adelphi, MD....
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kc3vo@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:03 pm
If you READ the manual, you will see that if you use INTERNAL batteries as the power source, 2.5watts is noormal, UNLESS you FORCE it to 5watts by going to the...
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John Klewer
n6ax@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:39 pm
I don't know if anyone came through with the Radio Shack numbers as yet but here they are: "Superlock" strips 64-2360 $2.99 for 4ea 1x3" strips "Superlock"...
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W7TRX
w7trx@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:51 pm
Greg, If I am not mistaken, a 2m 5/8 wave antenna works out to be 1/4 wave on 6m. I have heard of hams using this trick in the past. There are a couple of 5/8 ...
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Newell, John O
jnewell@...
Feb 2, 2001 6:37 pm
... This stuff is dynamite. It came on the back of a Mass. Turnpike Authority "Fast Lane" transponder that my wife mostly uses. We move it back and forth ...
