8 pins to unsolder and the relay pulls out. New one from the Yaesu service centre. Phone them with a credit card number....
41975
kc3vo@...
maryland2078...
Aug 29, 2005 4:21 pm
YAESU U.S.A. generally has parts, such as relays, at reasonable prices. But FIRST you may want to closely check the wire connection to the REAR antenna ...
41976
Ray Sills
raysills
Aug 29, 2005 6:17 pm
Hi Bob: Do you know which way the relay gets energized? (in rear connector or front connector?) Or is it a latching relay? 73 de Ray K2ULR FN20tl...
41977
pmooreyca
Aug 29, 2005 6:32 pm
I am thinking of using the spkr switch in another application. Has anyone ever done this. I have never used this switch, just plugged in earphones, so think...
41978
Phil Salas
phil_ad5x
Aug 29, 2005 6:42 pm
... trouble ... Winders' ... As the original author of this article, I have an easy to read copy in pdf format on my web page at www.ad5x.com. Phil - AD5X...
41979
N1KHB@...
n1khbjoe
Aug 29, 2005 8:25 pm
The speaker switch only serves to knock a few db off of the output so you don't blast your ears if you already have the headphones on before you plug them in....
41980
WN1Z
wn1z1952
Aug 29, 2005 11:15 pm
I've had bad experiences with Cyanoacrilate (super glue) -- often the parts come apart again. I would try 2-component glue, i.e. epoxy. Five-minute epoxy. I've...
41981
vk1eng@...
vk1eng
Aug 30, 2005 12:35 am
... <snip> ... Do you recall where I could find this mod? I'd be interested in at least assessing whether or not it's worth doing. Just last week I installed...
41982
Ron Patton
w4mmp
Aug 30, 2005 1:03 am
Howdy, Here is the website that describes possible changes to be made to the noise blanker. http://www.ussc.com/~turner/ft817_mods.html#blanker I've not...
41983
Gil Bishop
gilbishop
Aug 30, 2005 5:38 am
Hello all. Financial realities are forcing me to part ways with my ham gear for a while. Since I never really took to QRP and portable ops like I thought I...
41984
Gil Bishop
gilbishop
Aug 30, 2005 5:38 am
(Sorry for the double-mailing, but suffered "premature enter key" and didn't get my contact info down the first time...) Hello all. Financial realities are...
41985
WLADIMIR PY2FG
py2fg
Aug 30, 2005 5:39 am
Ct-62 would like to buy the handle of cat. It has some friend whom he sends for Brazil. Very Obliged 73s PY2WAP - BEACON G G 6 6 V V PIRACAIA-SP ...
41986
Edouard Greiffiths
edgreiffiths
Aug 30, 2005 5:39 am
Hi, on mine I can switch off the backlight completely (setup menu #10) 73's, Edouard de F4EXB....
41987
sadoldgeorge2000
sadoldgeorge...
Aug 30, 2005 1:16 pm
Is there a way to adjust the internal voltmeter on the 817? When I use the internal nicads the meter reads 6.7 volts even though the battery voltage measured...
41988
kc3vo@...
maryland2078...
Aug 30, 2005 2:45 pm
I HAVE SAID IT BEFORE, BUT: It seems that you have ALREADY re-adjusted the internal voltmeter! HOW? By accessing the "Secret Menu-Pressing ABC at power-on"...
41990
G8IFF/KC8NHF
nigelgunn99
Aug 30, 2005 3:19 pm
Look on stationary/school equipment shops for something called "cow gum" de G8IFF...
41992
G8IFF/KC8NHF
nigelgunn99
Aug 30, 2005 5:09 pm
Look towards the bottom of this page. http://www.discountart.co.uk/glue.htm de G8IFF...
41993
Neeraj
neeraj3847
Aug 30, 2005 5:25 pm
Has anyone ever replaced the front/rear antenna relay? Mine is intermitent when used in the rear ant. mode. I would be interested in the difficulty of...
41994
sadoldgeorge2000
sadoldgeorge...
Aug 30, 2005 5:54 pm
... voltmeter! HOW? ... first ... supply! Accessing ... a precise, ... menu, as described ... problems, ... NOT INTENDED to ... REPAIR/RESTORATION, ... ...
41995
Peter Robinson
peter_g0fim2000
Aug 30, 2005 6:35 pm
The problem with the real 'Cow Gum' was that it used petroleum ether as its solvent. Unless you used it quickly, you were always better off buying it in the...
41996
kc3vo@...
maryland2078...
Aug 31, 2005 1:12 am
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41997
kc3vo@...
maryland2078...
Aug 31, 2005 1:20 am
I HAVE SAID IT BEFORE, BUT: If the front-panel voltage display is off by more than 0.4 volts:--------------------------- It seems that you have ALREADY...
41998
Julian
g4ilo
Aug 31, 2005 10:54 am
Not wishing to be unduly alarmist, I think this problem only arises if you access the menu and then save the settings. If you don't press the F button, you...
41999
Peter Robinson
peter_g0fim2000
Aug 31, 2005 11:12 am
I would echo Julian's comments. Do record your own settings in the hidden menu - they are specific to each radio when set up at the factory. 73 de Peter -...
42000
muchtar oemar
muchtaroemar
Aug 31, 2005 12:02 pm
Dear Bob Curry Could you please give me info detail for Use Radio Yaesu is better FT 817ND.............% Good for Use FT 857ND.............% Good for Use FT...
42001
Brian B. Riley
briann1bq
Aug 31, 2005 3:12 pm
Sorry to be handling administrivia on the list but .... William Nix - I have your order and your money (thankyou), but I DO NOT HAVE YOUR ADDRESS. You...
42002
Brian B. Riley
briann1bq
Sep 1, 2005 12:39 am
The FT817 Power Conditioner kits are now shipping, between Mouser's prompt service and Fedex's early shipping the last parts arrived a day earlier than I...
42003
Michael Bower N4NMR
emtbower
Sep 1, 2005 1:22 am
I still have the Clipper microphone insert for sale. I forgot a price so I'll add one now. I'm asking $65 including shipping. New, these go for almost $90...
42004
Michael Bower N4NMR
emtbower
Sep 1, 2005 1:24 am
I still have the FT-7 for sale. All other items have been sold. If you have questions, feel free to drop me a note. Thanks. Michael Bower N4NMR...
42005
alphabravo8readonly
alphabravo8r...
Sep 1, 2005 3:34 am
... prompt ... earlier than ... all. ... of the ... Mr. Nix. ... just ... Hi Brian and the group, I read your article with interest and just ordered one of...
