Greetings everyone. I recently purchased a FT817, which is about 1 year old.
When I transmit on SSB (only tested on 6/2/70cm), the reported audio is very
poor. I spoke to a friend on air who reports that the radio sounds like its
transmitting through a class C amp, as the audio sounds very clipped. Ive
tried the usual adjustments, however, no change. I suspect that it has
something to do with the biasing. Everything is ok on FM. I wonder if anyone
could help with some advice?

Mark
vk6umg

I would appreciate suggestions for a light weight antenna for HF I
can use while on my daily walks. No need to transmit, just want to
listen. Appreciate any suggestions.


73
Bill

I'm new to the list and new to the 817. I just bought
a used 817 and discovered the main troublesome issue
might be the antenna.

I don't have HF privleges, but do like to listen to SW
broadcasting. I "would" like to find a single antenna
that I could use for both SWLing and some 6m
use...will the Miracle Whip tune up on 50 MHz???

I would like to be able to take one radio, one
antenna, and have some fun...I'm not expecting
unrealistic results. I'm looking for portability and
practicality...and a few 6m contacts.

Thanks,

JJ

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Thanks to this group, the suggestions from members, and the FAQ I feel good
operating my FT817.  I saw the CQWW CW contest on this weekend, so I thought,
Why not?  With only 5 watts and an old 14AVQ vertical antenna I was able to work
20 different countries while only operating about 4 hours and had a blast.   It
all started when I heard D44TD running 20 over 9.  Ok, so I had to call for 30
minutes, but when I heard him answer ME the old thrill I felt years ago came
back!  When operating my high power station, I wouldn't even bother answering
NP4Z, but with the new rig, everyone is a challenge, so when I worked him on the
first call again that old thrill that got me into ham radio, was BACK.  This is
the real world, so no I wasn't able to work everyone I called, but perhaps that
isn't a bad thing either.  Oh and high 5's to W3ZV and his qrp wallpaper.  I
can't wait for the SSB test!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve W5EN


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Don is right that the ATAS-120 is one option for a small, light remotely tuned
antenna, but the Hi-Q 2.5/80 XTL (www.hiqantennas.com) or "Little Tarheel" are
other options, and are reputed to be considerably more efficient.  I have a
different model Hi-Q and am extremely impressed with the design, workmanship,
and customer service.

73
Trevor
KD1YT
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Don Melcher
   Subject: [FT817] Re: Need Information help Please


   . . .  if you want a small, compact
   whip that will tune remotly while in motion while sacraficing some
   performance (not usually a good idea with QRP) then the ATSA (or MP2)
   is probably the answer.

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Hello everyone,

I've mostly built the simple CAT interface cable as shown...

http://tinyurl.com/x4mt

But can anyone give me the actual pin numbers for the ACC plug?
DataIN and Data OUT don't feature on the ACC plug, according to the
manual.

Thanks - Martin

Hi all,

Just installed the bhi dsp unit into my 817, having experienced the
one inbuilt in my old 706IIG I wasnt expecting much as I found that
one like others when using too much slope stations sounding like
listening down a drain pipe. Not so in most cases on the 817 unit, it
sounds pretty good even on the highest position (4) although it does
reduce noise in position 1 I find I usually leave it in either
position 3 for 2m & 70cm FM & some weaker hf ssb sigs & position 4
for strong hf sigs.
The auto notch is good in position 3 & wipes out heterodynes
altogether in position 4. I believe its a sound investment for the
little rig & would strongly recommend it to anyone suffering QRN I
suffer on hf from local interference & this thing wipes it out
completely with the exception of my wide screen digital tv which
still gets through on intermediate freqs but not as much as without
the unit. It works pretty damn good on fm & am as well completley
quieting all background noise on low & high strength sigs.

73s

John G0VGZ
PS I have no interests in the BHI company except being a customer I
would strongly recommend you have the unit installed by an emporium
dealing with these if you are not competent with tiny SMT components
& have damn good eye sight & a steady hand. Otherwise its not oo hard
to install

Thanks mates for these valuable tips!
73rez
--- In FT817@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Melachrinos" <w3hf@a...> wrote:
> --- In FT817@yahoogroups.com, Nigel Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF <nigel@n...>
> wrote:
> > On Friday 28 November 2003 17:49, rezeiwer wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > > noticed the FT-817 is quite capable general coverage receiver.
But
> > > where to get our recording level line out put signal. I think
it's
> > > from the DATA jack,  but what's the pin?
> >
> > Pin 5 but you may need to be in data/pkt mode. I haven't tried it.
>
> DATA OUT and PTT are always "live." DATA IN requires DIG or PKT
modes.
>
> > > Are these connectors available from somewhere?
> >
> > They're standard mini-DIN connectors so available from virtually
> > all component suppliers.
>
> They're used for the PS/2 connections on PCs. You can cut
the "tail"
> off of an old mouse, and then trace the connectors with an
ohmmeter.
> That way you won't have to solder onto tiny pins. One warning: some
> mice, like simple two-button ones, may not use all pins. Three-
button
> or wheel mice are more likely to have all six pins wired. Or you
can
> find an old PS/2 patch cord and cut it in half, to get two plugs
with
> pigtails.
>
> Steve
> W3HF

From: "Jonathan" <admin@...>
    Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 14:48:49 -0000

    Hello Doug:

    How are you?

    I've got the Service Manual and the Owner's Manual here. The pin out
    are as follows:


        8  7  6
       5   4   3
	 2   1

    Pin Connections

    1 - +13.8V
    2 - TX GND
    3 - GND
    4 - TX D
    5 - RX D
    6 - BAND DATA
    7 - ALC
    8 - TX INH

Thanks Jonathon,
By cross referencing this to the Yaesu "connection-diagram", and the
data jack pinouts in the Pak-it reference, I've come to the conclusion
that this is the "rear panel view", and the larger gap is between pins
4 and 5.

I was rather surprised to find that the switching transistor for TX
Ground is rated at 1.5A, 160V.  Very robust.

73, doug

But is that the view of the plug, or the view of the receptacle?
Where's the wider gap between pins?

73, doug

    From: "Jonathan" <admin@...>
    Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 14:48:49 -0000

    Hello Doug:

    How are you?

    I've got the Service Manual and the Owner's Manual here. The pin out
    are as follows:


        8  7  6
       5   4   3
	 2   1

    Pin Connections

    1 - +13.8V
    2 - TX GND
    3 - GND
    4 - TX D
    5 - RX D
    6 - BAND DATA
    7 - ALC
    8 - TX INH

    Hope this helps OM.

    73,
    VA7JC Jonathan





    --- In FT817@yahoogroups.com, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
    <faunt@p...> wrote:
    > Hi all,
    >
    > I'm trying to locate the complete pinouts for the ACC connector on
    the
    > FT-817. I'm looking for something like the diagram on page 86 of
    the
    > Pack-it Reference, but for the ACC connector.  I have several
    > documents, but can't locate my actual Yaesu FT817 manual.
    >
    > I have the cables, and some of the pin numbers of the signals, but
    > it's not clear which is the proper orientation of the pin numbers
    to
    > connector patterns, and I don't have them all.  I need the proper
    > physical location of the 12V, CAT in, CAT out, ground, and TX GRD
    > signals.
    >
    > Thanks and 73,
    >
    > doug



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Hello Doug:

How are you?

I've got the Service Manual and the Owner's Manual here. The pin out
are as follows:


     8  7  6
    5   4   3
      2   1

Pin Connections

1 - +13.8V
2 - TX GND
3 - GND
4 - TX D
5 - RX D
6 - BAND DATA
7 - ALC
8 - TX INH

Hope this helps OM.

73,
VA7JC Jonathan





--- In FT817@yahoogroups.com, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
<faunt@p...> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm trying to locate the complete pinouts for the ACC connector on
the
> FT-817. I'm looking for something like the diagram on page 86 of
the
> Pack-it Reference, but for the ACC connector.  I have several
> documents, but can't locate my actual Yaesu FT817 manual.
>
> I have the cables, and some of the pin numbers of the signals, but
> it's not clear which is the proper orientation of the pin numbers
to
> connector patterns, and I don't have them all.  I need the proper
> physical location of the 12V, CAT in, CAT out, ground, and TX GRD
> signals.
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> doug

Hello Mike ZF1MW,
the various beep signals emitted by the Bios of IBM pcs mean the
following (sure there are more but I don't know them):

1 beep short               System is ok
2  "       "               fault in video system
permanent beep             fault in power supply to motherboard
repeated short beeps       same as before
1 long 1 short beep        fault on the motherboard
1 long 2 short beeps       fault on video card (cga, mda)
1 long 3 short beeps       fault on video card (ega)
3 long beeps               keyboard interface faulty (3270)

Good luck mate
73s de Fred DL6XAZ

TO4E & TO4WW

One of the rarest DXCC entities is presently activated, viz., Europa
Island which is the largest of the Scattered French Islands of the
Indian Ocean.  See http://europa2003.free.fr/ to learn more about
this island and the DXpedition.  They will be QRV until 15 December
if all goes well.  If you are trying to collect DXCC contects, this
is a good one to try to work.

They are working CW, SSB, and digial modes from 6-160 m.  The ops are
excellent and have great CW ears!

If anyone works them QRP with the FT-817, then please post your
accomplishment.  The WW CW contest is going on until the end of the
day (UTC).  Speed is 35-40 wpm if you want to play.  ;-)  I worked
TO4WW about 0300Z on 20 m, but used a beam and 1 KW to break the pile
up.  QRP later.

To optimize your chances of working this rare one, look at the
propagation predictions on their web site (see above) or use perhaps
the W6ELProp program to customize the prediction yourself.  Also,
your odds on QRP go up if you try on a weekday and later in the
DXpedition (like the last week).  Please notice that these guys work
split.  If you are not familiar with this feature of the FT-817, look
in the manual or pages 64-65 in the "Pack-It Reference for the FT-
817."  And as always, the best advise to working DX is the simple
rule to listen, listen, listen ... then pounce once you learn the
operator's habit (takes tailenders, moves up/down the pile, works one
part of the pile and then move, etc.).

Good luck es 72/73,
Barry - W4WB

Hi all,

I'm trying to locate the complete pinouts for the ACC connector on the
FT-817. I'm looking for something like the diagram on page 86 of the
Pack-it Reference, but for the ACC connector.  I have several
documents, but can't locate my actual Yaesu FT817 manual.

I have the cables, and some of the pin numbers of the signals, but
it's not clear which is the proper orientation of the pin numbers to
connector patterns, and I don't have them all.  I need the proper
physical location of the 12V, CAT in, CAT out, ground, and TX GRD
signals.

Thanks and 73,

doug

--- In FT817@yahoogroups.com, rakenwood@c... wrote:
> I was shocked when the certificate from ARRL arrived in the mail
this week. Granted, it was only first place in ARRL DX, QRP Phone,
in  EPA. But still pretty neat. 53 countries, 82 mults and 141
contacts. The 817, Z-11, two dipoles and a sore throat. My enthusiam
was dampened only slightly when I checked the log submissions. As far
as I can tell, I was the only QRP log submitted. :-)  The cert still
looks great on the shack wall though.
>
> Ron W3ZV

Congrats, Ron!!!

> Well I used to trouble shoot for compaq (before Hp bought them) I
> would unseat everything (cpu, mem, fan etc.) first. I know sounds


Topic check folks. This is not slightly off topic, there is ZERO FT817
content. ( No, it doesn't count that the originator of the post said he was
at one time connecting a radio interface to a computer. ) Don't make the
5,000 people on this list read through this please.

Pres Waterman W2PW
AutoMax Training
from the Fujtsu 5010

GO BILLS!

Hey.

Is the feedback a function of SSB Mic setting or does it occur at all
settings?

I've noticed that reducing the mic gain stopped the feedback.  Is
that all it takes?

BTW, I'm using an external antenna, not one mounted on the FT-817...

Thanks,
Howard

PS I deleted my previous message after re-reading, because even I
didn't understand
what I was asking.

boys and girls...

I picked this unit up new at the end of september of 2003. it's about two or
three months old.

had the nimh pack and charger..

it's just to small for my steelworker fingers..

will ship via ups for $550.. paid $758 for it.. (ouch!)

please reply directly...


Mike Bryce, WB8VGE
SunLight Energy Systems

http://www.seslogic.com
http://www.theheathkitshop.com

Bil,

For what it's worth, I've not noticed a difference in the noises I hear when
listening on
40 and 80 compared to running off a battery with the switcher unplugged. I'd be
more than happy to check for others if anyone is interested.

Are you more concerned about EMI from the supply? Or noise in the power feed
itself?

Not claiming this to be anything super, but compared to the $40 MFJ charges, and
the
reports that their supply is rather noisy, it seems like a good deal and it fits
my needs
well.



--- In FT817@yahoogroups.com, Bil Paul <bingo2cu@y...> wrote:
> Steve --
>
> I can almost guarantee you that somehow, somewhere,
> this switching power supply will put out some annoying
> noise. If you're real lucky, it won't be on the
> frequencies you use ....
>
> Even high-end switching power supplies aren't immune
> from noise generation, as I discovered. At the very
> least, they're good for charging the 817's internal
> battery!
>
> -- Bil   KD6JUI
>
>
> --- stevenknapp <stevenknapp@y...> wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I was looking for a small switching powersupply for
> > my FT817. I found
> > one at allelectronics.com, 12V, 1.65A, $8.50, Cat #
> > PS-1217.
> >
> > I bought one figuring that worst case it's another
> > 12V source of power. Tried it out
> > tonight, works like a champ.
> >
> > I'm pretty new to the 817, so I'm not sure of all
> > it's nuances. But I did TX into a
> > dummly load at full power on 40M. CW, key down, rear
> > antenna jack, display lit up,
> > the supply held up even though it's not rated for
> > 2A.
> >
> > I have the supply with an anderson power-pole on it,
> > then a cable with a power-pole
> > to the 817. I checked the voltage with a scope at
> > the power-pole connectors. Even
> > after TX'ing for 15 seconds continous the voltage
> > remained at 12V. I didn't see much,
> > if any, noise on the power either. What little noise
> > I did see, maybe 5mV, was there
> > transmitting or not. I suspect it's background noise
> > more than powersupply noise. I'm
> > not sure how the supply would hold up under
> > continous duty, but I didn't notice any
> > warmth from it either.
> >
> > One thing I did notice is that the FT817 reads 11.9V
> > when receiving, and 11.3V when
> > transmitting, even though the supply is providing
> > 12V in both cases. 11.3V is enough
> > to make the power output indicator flash on the LCD.
> > I'm wondering if
> > the supply cable I'm using is maybe too small of a
> > gauge, or something along those
> > lines. It's the same cable I fed my FT50 with. I'm
> > going to see what the 817 came with
> > in the box to see if there is a difference.
> >
> > Any suggestions to further verify this supply are
> > welcome!
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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Well I used to trouble shoot for compaq (before Hp bought them) I
would unseat everything (cpu, mem, fan etc.) first. I know sounds
strange but try it. Check all the contacts on them (everything). If
they look good (ie. no burnt pins) reseat the cpu and the cpu fan
and try to start it up. You should get a beep or two because you
don't have any memory in yet. then turn it off then install the
memory again and try to boot up. If everything is good it should
boot up fine. you might have to get into the BIOS and just resave it.

Hal
KC0BDW

My Heil Traveler failed out of the box. An intermittent connection in the
microphone jack. I sent it back under warranty and it's worked fine since.


At 22:34 11/28/2003, you wrote:
>I don't know if it's the Heil Traveler jack or the one in the rig that is
>giving me fits--seems like I get intermittent contact.  The stock mic jack
>work fine--so I am thinking it's the jack on the Heil cord.  I find I need
>to put some tension on it to get the thing to get audio into the rig.  The
>mic work fine with the Icom cord--just problems with the Yaesu
>cord.  Anyone else experience this and if so, what's the fix--put a new
>jack on it?  I'm thinking it may not be quite the right size--just a
>smidgon smaller than the stock jack?
>Rudy Marcelletti, K8SWD
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--- In FT817@yahoogroups.com, IamSF5@a... wrote:
Bob - if you have or obtain a tuner like the Z-100 - you might want
to try this approach -

Use a mono-band antenna for 40 and another for 20 or 17 (either a
shorter whip in a 20 or a longer whip in a 15) and use it with the
tuner for the higher bands - people have reported reasonable results
with a set-up like that. It has been reported that you can usually
work one "classic" band either side - like 20 & 10 with a 15 - but
since propogation is headed down - I think I would concentrate on the
lower end of the range. You might also look into Diamond or Comet
antennas - they make some "multi-band" antennas that have
multiple "resonators" attached to a common mast - but I think the 40M
performance may suffer.

73

Don
> Hi Gang,
> Thanks for the info.
> Looks like i'll keep looking:)
> The 40 meter band is my favorite watering hole with 20 and 17
meters right
> behind.
> I kind of had that feeling what I read was to good to be true.
> Many thanks again to all who responded.
> Looks like i'm back to the mono Bander again for now.
> 73
> Bob
> AF2Q <tm>
> PS:
> It's still fun though.
> A great hobby:^)
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

- the series of beeps is an audio diagnostic provided by the BIOS...
unfortunately, such beeps are rarely documented in writing for today's
'consumer' PCs... there are different meanings (hardware failures)
ascribed to the number, speed, frequency of the beeps...

- you *should* be able to boot to the BIOS, but if you cannot, assume
the CPU is fried... you can first do a Google search on your
computer's BIOS (or search through Tom's hardware site)... you
mentioned 'eMachines,' so you should easily find the info...

hth,

bill, kg4zqz

--- In FT817@yahoogroups.com, "M Whiteman" <mmajsw@c...> wrote:
> Dear computer members.
> I was attempting to hook up an MFJ-1275 sound card interface to the
> 817(group content). I turned the computer on (an old E-machines
600MHz unit)
> and the cooling fan for the CPU emitted a loud continuous squeal. I know
> that fan had been dying for a while but kept hoping the computer
would die
> first.
> I took the CPU out and went into town and got a new fan which was easily
> replaced.
> I started to plug the CPU back in when I was called away to deal with an
> urgent (to them) problem.
> I returned a couple days later and said - all looks fine and turned the
> computer on. Needless to say I forgot about not full having seated
the CPU
> (it was not touching the contacts). I got a series of beeps and nothing
> happened. The computer would not switch off. I unplugged the power
cord and
> began looking at the area I had worked on and noticed the unplugged CPU.
> I put it back in and tried to start the computer but no luck. All I
get are
> beeps.
> Things I have tried are
> 1. Letting it sit for a week hoping it would somehow reset itself-
no louc
> 2. Removing the memory battery - no luck either.
> Computer starts to run whenever the power plug is replaceded and
will not
> shut off with the front switch.
> The question is, can it be reset or do I get to buy a new computer
(had my
> eye on a nice laptop for field use)?
> I am in the Cayman Islands and computer shop time starts at US$90
per hour
> just to open the unit.
>
> Thanks in advance for your suggenstions and time.
>
> 73
> Mike ZF1MW

Dear computer members.
I was attempting to hook up an MFJ-1275 sound card interface to the
817(group content). I turned the computer on (an old E-machines 600MHz unit)
and the cooling fan for the CPU emitted a loud continuous squeal. I know
that fan had been dying for a while but kept hoping the computer would die
first.
I took the CPU out and went into town and got a new fan which was easily
replaced.
I started to plug the CPU back in when I was called away to deal with an
urgent (to them) problem.
I returned a couple days later and said - all looks fine and turned the
computer on. Needless to say I forgot about not full having seated the CPU
(it was not touching the contacts). I got a series of beeps and nothing
happened. The computer would not switch off. I unplugged the power cord and
began looking at the area I had worked on and noticed the unplugged CPU.
I put it back in and tried to start the computer but no luck. All I get are
beeps.
Things I have tried are
1. Letting it sit for a week hoping it would somehow reset itself-  no louc
2. Removing the memory battery - no luck either.
Computer starts to run whenever the power plug is replaceded and will not
shut off with the front switch.
The question is, can it be reset or do I get to buy a new computer (had my
eye on a nice laptop for field use)?
I am in the Cayman Islands and computer shop time starts at US$90 per hour
just to open the unit.

Thanks in advance for your suggenstions and time.

73
Mike ZF1MW

On Saturday 29 November 2003 13:00, Steve Melachrinos wrote:

> DATA OUT and PTT are always "live." DATA IN requires DIG or PKT modes.
>
Thanks

--- In FT817@yahoogroups.com, Nigel Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF <nigel@n...>
wrote:
> On Friday 28 November 2003 17:49, rezeiwer wrote:
> > Hi,
> > noticed the FT-817 is quite capable general coverage receiver. But
> > where to get our recording level line out put signal. I think it's
> > from the DATA jack,  but what's the pin?
>
> Pin 5 but you may need to be in data/pkt mode. I haven't tried it.

DATA OUT and PTT are always "live." DATA IN requires DIG or PKT modes.

> > Are these connectors available from somewhere?
>
> They're standard mini-DIN connectors so available from virtually
> all component suppliers.

They're used for the PS/2 connections on PCs. You can cut the "tail"
off of an old mouse, and then trace the connectors with an ohmmeter.
That way you won't have to solder onto tiny pins. One warning: some
mice, like simple two-button ones, may not use all pins. Three-button
or wheel mice are more likely to have all six pins wired. Or you can
find an old PS/2 patch cord and cut it in half, to get two plugs with
pigtails.

Steve
W3HF

On Friday 28 November 2003 17:49, rezeiwer wrote:
> Hi,
> noticed the FT-817 is quite capable general coverage receiver. But
> where to get our recording level line out put signal. I think it's
> from the DATA jack,  but what's the pin?

Pin 5 but you may need to be in data/pkt mode. I haven't tried it.

> Are these connectors available from somewhere?

They're standard mini-DIN connectors so available from virtually all component
suppliers.

> Also I didn't find the selectivity figures for Wide Broadcast
> FM

Wide FM doesn't have selectivity. It's like a barn door.

> 73rez

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I have take some power mes with two different strument and this is
the result below  Frq. 28.500

                 A (Watts)        B(Watts)    C(ma)

H                5.26            5.16         1900
LIII             3.15            3.10         1550
LII              1.065           1.06         1100
LI               0.694           0.688        1000



A=  RFPOWER METER BIRD 4421  + SENSOR 4022
B=  HP8920B  WITH BOLOMETER
C=  POWER SUPPLY FARNEL  at 13.8V.

dummy load i have usd is raddial 12watts 7Ghz

Ft817 s/n  1e300255    this radio i have change two time the final

Thanks for the reply Barry,
I did look back through the archive, but there are so many messages
withe the words failed and finals in that I would be there for days
reading them :)

I also seem to recall someone saying that it happened twice, but I'm
wasn't sure if I read it on here or I was told it over the air. If
it's only happened twice to one rig out of all the rigs that were
sold, then that can't be bad :)

Your comments on the sales figures are interesting.
There was a large number of initial sales here in the UK, but it
wasn't until prices dropped that the radio really took off.

I waited for what seemed like a lifetime before the price dropped
enough for me to buy one. I desperately wanted an 817, but the prices
kept high.

I wasn't stating that the rate of sales was the reason, I was just
wondering if that COULD be the reason.

As someone who worked in a production environment for most of the last
20m years, I know what happens when pressure is piled on by demand for
the product. I was just wondering if the same could be true for the
Yaesu factory.

Darren
GW7HOC MW5HOC
daz(at)ft-817.co.uk
http://www.mw5hoc.4t.com

You could put the resistor in the _microphone_ side of the connector,
not the rig side. I'd want to do it this way anyhow, so the rig would
remain compatible with stock Yaesu mikes.

Cortland-

-- In FT817@yahoogroups.com, "bg7jba" <bg7jba@y...> wrote:
> mic element, I have thought of this, but I fear that I might cause
> damage to the mic audio ciruit in my FT817. About 20 years ago I
was
> able to purchase electet mic elements, but they came with 3 pins
> then, audio, line voltage and ground. Many of todays electret mic