hi all do you like to see new Brochures ts-2000 not the one in qst((nov)) but the one with speaker and power supply it so cool and good looking radio go to ...
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Kent Tiburski
k6fq@...
Nov 2, 2000 5:12 am
Hi, Very interested in any info/pictures about the FT-817. Thanks much! 73, Kent, K6FQ...
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Erik Schmidt - OZ1GIY
erik.schmidt@...
Nov 2, 2000 8:42 am
Hi Kent, Take a look at www.egroups.com/files/FT817 Erik OZ1GIY ... much!...
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wa8shc@...
Nov 2, 2000 1:55 pm
... but the ... go to ... Goto another brochure at http://216.133.235.165/Amateur/Current_Brochures/TS-2000.pdf It shows the specs for the new TS-2000. One...
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Kent Tiburski
k6fq@...
Nov 2, 2000 2:31 pm
Thanks! 73, Kent, K6FQ...
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Greg Buchwald
Greg_Buchwald-AGB002@...
Nov 2, 2000 8:17 pm
I was quite excited about the TS-2000 until I visited the Kenwood booth while at Dayton this past March. My biggest issue with the TS-2000 is that, although...
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Paul R. Valko
prvalko@...
Nov 2, 2000 10:02 pm
... If you are a fan of 220, or ever thought of getting on 220, please consider sending an email to: sales@... and let them know you are interested in...
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Howard Z
howardzz@...
Nov 2, 2000 10:23 pm
since the 817 draws approximately 300ma on receive and the battery charges at 250 ma and taking into consideration that most of my operation (more than 8:1 )...
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Greg Buchwald
Greg_Buchwald-AGB002@...
Nov 2, 2000 10:33 pm
Hi Paul, I have the tentec 6m transverter; will send a note of interest concerning 220. I enjoy all band operations - 160 - 1200 and above, and have a pair of...
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polrbear@...
Nov 3, 2000 4:35 am
Ramsey makes a line of QRP linears for about $50 each. http://ramseyelectronics.com...
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polrbear@...
Nov 3, 2000 5:11 am
Just got on this list a few days ago, AFTER I ordered the radio. Now we should be getting our radios soon (not soon enought), why don't we agree on an evening...
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Glyph
bbp@...
Nov 3, 2000 6:27 am
I asked this question earlier but never heard a peep back. Anyone aware of what options will be offered in connection with the 817? Battery, DSP, filters?...
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Jim Tittsler
jwt@...
Nov 3, 2000 8:44 am
... There are optional 2.3kHz and 500Hz filters available, as well as a temperature controlled oscillator. The battery is a 9.6V/1000 mAh pack. ... I'm not...
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Ken Wood
w00dy65@...
Nov 3, 2000 4:41 pm
I have been looking at the 817 for a few weeks now, and really want to get one. The are so many pluses to this radio-dynamo that are appealing to my...
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Pres Waterman
pres@...
Nov 3, 2000 4:47 pm
... Is there any reason why we would not want to buy 1600 mAH NiMh AA batteries instead? Sounds like more capacity Pres Waterman W2PW c/o Patchogue Motors,...
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Paul R. Valko
prvalko@...
Nov 3, 2000 5:39 pm
... It is, Pres. Everything I own that is battery operated runs off those MaHa 1600ma NiMH batteries. HTs, Digital Camera, GPS, FRS radio, Remote Controls......
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jstys@...
Nov 3, 2000 5:55 pm
Hi, Here's a question from a relatively new ham who travels a lot in and out of the US. Could I use some type of amplifier when using the 817 at home to get ...
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Paul R. Valko
prvalko@...
Nov 3, 2000 6:20 pm
... If you think of the FT-817 as a portable, battery operated rig, and are satisfied with the 5 watt power limit (actually, 2 watts under battery power) then...
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Pres Waterman
pres@...
Nov 3, 2000 6:22 pm
... But... he said he wants 5 watts on the road, and 100 watts at home. An amplifier is a good solution Pres Waterman W2PW c/o Patchogue Motors, Inc. Long...
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Anthony A. Luscre
aluscre@...
Nov 3, 2000 10:21 pm
I do all my operating at <5 watts and have over 230 DXCC contacts on SSB. The problem on the road is having a good antenna. I also think higher bands will be...
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Tracy Underwood
ku4fl@...
Nov 4, 2000 5:19 am
Actually, 100 watts is only slightly over 2 S-units stronger than 5 watts. Paul, 5 watts should be fine unless you wish to talk to the lids on 75M, who won't...
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Kent Tiburski
k6fq@...
Nov 4, 2000 2:18 pm
Hi, Couldn't help but jump into this. I've had amps that use a 4CX250 and they would be perfect candidates to run high power. The tube will cover HF/VHF/UHF ...
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John O. Newell
jnewell@...
Nov 6, 2000 12:01 pm
While we wait for the first deliveries, I'm wondering whether there are any SGC 2020 users on this list, and what they find more (or less) attractive about the...
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Howard Z
howardzz@...
Nov 6, 2000 3:30 pm
John I am fortunate to have owned both radios ( I have an 817 presently) I can tell you that thge 2020 was designed with 1960's technology using a product...
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Wayne Montague/Ann Be...
beemoe@...
Nov 6, 2000 5:09 pm
I too had an SG2020. After the initial euphoria died, I started to realize that it really wasn't as good as I thought it was. The SG2020 started to go deaf on...
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Newell, John O
jnewell@...
Nov 6, 2000 8:30 pm
Next in my seemingly never-ending stream of questions...<g>... Has anyone thought about backpackable antenna tuners to use with the FT-817 in the...
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McFly
soliton@...
Nov 6, 2000 9:40 pm
Yeah MFJ makes one, I have one of them. I can't remember the number off hand but they call it a random wire tuner. It is essentially an L-network and...
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Greg Buchwald
Greg_Buchwald-AGB002@...
Nov 6, 2000 9:57 pm
About low power / small tuners: Most of you probably already know about this little unit, but just in case...... For a low power tuner, check out the Z-11 from...
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, Doug@..., Faunt@......
n6tqs@...
Nov 6, 2000 10:03 pm
From: "Newell, John O" <jnewell@...> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 15:27:52 -0500 Has anyone thought about backpackable antenna tuners to use with the FT-817 in...
