DON'T DO IT !!! The set is not designed to run at 10 watts. If you want to blow your finals then go ahead. If your car is only designed to run at 6000 rpm, why...
Hi Jonathan,it's a 'hidden' menu item - but you might soon be applying for membership of the BFC if you select the item :-) Cheers. B. G3DUZ ... From: jwgott1...
I think I already now the answer but after charging my battery pack for 8 hours, it peaks at 10 Voltage (about right for the 9.6 pack) but after about 1 hour...
Hi Chris, no reason why you shouldn't cut open the pack and test the individual cells, they are AA type. If you replace a cell then only do it with one of the...
... I bought a couple of the Maldol antennas a few years ago. I bought he 10m and 20 coils. If I remember right... I believe my 20m antenna had a much better...
I used the same antenna on my FT-817 however you do need a counterpoise wire. I forget the length I used but did get the swr to between no bar and one bar. ...
... Well if you want to make up your own external battery back... then Advanced Battery Systerms (formerly Pheriphex) ahs NiMh "D" cells that are rated at...
... using ... I carry a pair of 9.6V 3000mah RC NiMH battery sticks. These sticks are relatively compact and easy to carry. And, along with my internal W4RT...
The FT817 Group averages over 500 (+/-130 one-sigma) messages per month. Because the volume of messages is rather large, I would like to remind everyone of a...
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This is true. My point to the original poster, who already owns a 817, was don't turn up the power as you may damage the radio. If you HAVE to use more...
Be nice if there was a way to spot rivit the tabs..any thoughts on that? ... From: "Barry Froggatt" <barry_froggatt@...> To: <FT817@yahoogroups.com>...
I use thin strips of tin plate (ex-Heinz Beans can) touch soldered with a hi wattage soldering iron. Hold the batteries in a vice(Colonials read vise :-)) ...
I am submitting this entry for "balance" on the subject of the Maldol whips. I started out with only the 10 meter coil and found that I got a pretty good...
I would have to agree. Will it pop finals like the FT-817 and FT-100D? And if it does, will Yaesu behave the same way and not admit they have a problem? I...
Well if you want to make up your own external battery back... then Advanced Battery Systerms (formerly Pheriphex) ahs NiMh "D" cells that are rated at 7500mAh....
If you have a BatteryPlus store in your area they have the machine to spot weld the tab. They can also assemble any pack you want. The last time I needed a ...
Is 9.6V enough to run the FT-817? I know two 9.6V in series would be way too much. LJ ... From: phil_ad5x ad5x@... Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 12:13:12 -0000 ...
Why would you want to use a baby Kangaroo with the FT-817 ???? Dave GM7UED ... Incoming & Outgoing Email scanned by AVG Anti Virus Systems Protected by...
What is the operation time for a standard battery for field use? Going to be using this for in the field and need to know what operating times are for planning...
OK, I've read the FAQ and the manual. Is there some way to set the CW or SSB tuning step so that the radio remembers the setting after you cycle power? It...
... be way ... The FT-817 is designed to run off a 9.6 volt battery (9.6V is what the internal battery pack is). Also, the FT-817 draws 2-amps at 5 watts...
I don't really undrestand where you are coming from John. Maybe you know something I don't know. I have two FT-100D, FT-817 and FT- 1000D and countless other...
... My take is that people who can afford more than one radio will have them. I can't afford a radio for home base, another for car mobile, another for bicycle...
Okay well I didn't want a debate about this but let me tell you something!!!!!! My FT-817 was right out of the box got it for my birthday (And yes the OM means...
I am seeking information on if anyone has used the BNC HF whips that are out there and what your impressions are. Looking to get a few for field day maybe. ...
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