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Hi all, The last few time I've used my 817, I've had a problem. The background noise sounds normal, but then as soon as I send a dit or dah, the noise level...
83 Nov 3, 2011
1:31 pm

Ken
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Hi again, I am puzzled by something. The voltage display reads 17.3V when the supply is running at a cool 13.8. I have tried two other supplies and have the...
4 Nov 3, 2011
3:03 am

Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
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hey all, After replacing the final board, I finally have my 817 up and running and having a blast with it. No matter what I hear, I can work. I have worked all...
2 Nov 3, 2011
2:07 am

Don Thomas
satranger1
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Another way to tune up is to shift to FM, which gives your full carrier, then shift back to SSB or whatever. /paul W3FIS...
8 Nov 2, 2011
10:08 pm

Marty Hartwell
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Video Description: Mike/KD9KC and Ron/WT5RZ (two Desert Rats from El Paso, TX) visited Colorado Springs during North American Summits on the Air weekend event....
1 Nov 2, 2011
9:10 pm

steve_wg0at
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Good morning, I'm from Brazil and I have a little problem with my ft817 first version, it is only with 0.5 wts of power on all bands and would like to buy...
1 Nov 2, 2011
12:37 pm

frederico antonio pes...
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Hi, I'm struggling a little to set up my APRS igate and need a little advice. I have my FT817 connected to a signalink sl1+ through the mic socket and am not...
1 Nov 2, 2011
3:07 am

Alex
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Hi Nick and other members. Nick I have the 20/17/10 meter Isotrons and they do work. I used them at home and portable for JOTA one year up about 15 ft. They...
24 Nov 2, 2011
3:05 am

miracleantenna
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Folks, I am going to spend the next 3 days in Miami. Is there some radio amateur supplier over there ? Regards Luiz/py2kd...
2 Nov 1, 2011
10:40 pm

Bob Vaughan
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I do benefit from filtering with my 817ND but my budget would only allow the OBP for a month...in that time I hooked up my MFJ-751B...Wow! I know it is an...
2 Nov 1, 2011
10:25 pm

Steve
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<p>Hey Friend...<br>id finally hit rock bottom this got me back on my feet in no time now everyone recognizes me seriously consider this<br><a...
4 Nov 1, 2011
9:16 pm

Bob Vaughan
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Looking for commercial cable to use my iPod with the 817nd. Thanks Chuck WA1IIE...
2 Nov 1, 2011
4:30 pm

Bill Boyer
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I am wanting a QRP radio to take with me when I go camping, hiking etc. I am considering purchasing a Yaesu FT-817ND. Just wanted to know if there are any...
4 Nov 1, 2011
12:21 pm

georgep1111
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Hi to all. I am thinking of getting the OBP-STD from W4rt and was wondering what mic gain settings you were using after you installed it. Also has anyone...
5 Oct 31, 2011
12:15 pm

georgep1111
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Hi all, I have uploaded some pictures to the photos area of this group showing how I added the Collins 2.3K filter in place of the stock Murata ceramic one. ...
5 Oct 31, 2011
11:25 am

m0saz
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Ah, found my own answer: I need the LDG Z-817H, which handles up to 75 watts or 100 watts, depending on where you read about it. I'm going to have to get one...
6 Oct 31, 2011
2:27 am

N7LN (Darvell)
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I have for sale a Yaesu FT 817 (Not D )Model Plus a full line of accesories including, THP 50 watt amplifier, LDG Z 100 tuner, I have for sale a Yaesu FT817...
2 Oct 30, 2011
10:37 pm

Hemanth Vemanath
hemanth369
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Chameleon V2L + MIL Mounted on a Chameleon 13' Heavy Duty Air Cushioned Antenna Stand at 6' above ground. HF Power = 20W 1 X 25' radial Frequency operated: 17M...
1 Oct 30, 2011
9:51 pm

CarlL
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Yesterday afternoon I was set up in my driveway, running my FT817ND into a homebrew magnetic loop about 6 feet off the driveway. I managed a two way contact...
6 Oct 30, 2011
5:25 pm

Larry Kebel
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Last Friday I mailed two items to W4RT Electronics - an FT-817 for the DSP mod, and a One Fast Charger that didn't work. Both arrived down in Huntsville on...
5 Oct 30, 2011
4:45 pm

jaytaft41@...
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Hi guys, Just wanted to post a quick note about my FT-817ND which is for sale. It works great and I love it, but I need to sell it to raise funds for other ham...
1 Oct 30, 2011
2:04 pm

Jason Milldrum
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I love this hobby... there's no end to the list of things you can do! That said, I'm looking into adding a key for CW to my emcomm kit. It's getting a bit...
4 Oct 29, 2011
3:56 pm

John
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Greetings all. Just wondering if there are any hams out there that have this combination? Sounds very interesting. I am thinking about getting the FT817. 73's,...
13 Oct 29, 2011
3:36 am

Clyde Campbell
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With the 10 meter band cooperating lately, I decided to homebrew a 10 meter vertical antenna. My desire was to have an antenna that would provide a lower take...
6 Oct 28, 2011
11:20 pm

k1ehz
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<p>Whats up<br>whats up...<br>I told myself to stay positive this was the ticket to my free ride its funny how people react to so much money just trying to...
1 Oct 28, 2011
6:24 pm

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nitevande
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When I plug my iambic paddle into the the 817nd, I can only get one side of the paddle to make a sound. I have two separate iambic paddles, a Bencher BY-2, and...
4 Oct 28, 2011
1:14 pm

Ray Sills
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Good evening fellow group members to 817 ft, the day atraz just bought a 817 ft which is already the second I buy, and upon receiving it I discovered that he...
1 Oct 28, 2011
12:29 pm

frederico antonio pes...
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Hello All I am looking for a practical answer to a practical question. Simply put, I have built a coax receiving loop for 160 meters RECEIVE only. It seems to...
3 Oct 28, 2011
7:15 am

Avguy
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Could some one please explain to me how to set up my FT 817 for 2M FM use. I do not understand the manual. SorryY Norm/K1NAJ...
3 Oct 28, 2011
5:58 am

egsise
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Hi Looking for a top shape FT817, with CW filter. I would swap for a Elecraft K1 17, 20, 30 and 40m, with NB, backlight and ATU. 72 de JP VA2SG...
1 Oct 28, 2011
3:18 am

Jean-Pierre C
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