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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...
2m and 80m bands are needed and most important. Voice communications is not going to work, you need a computer and RFSM8000/Winmor/pskmail etc. program to get...
Following a nuclear accident fukishima, does anyone know the current status of production Yeasu products? is it true that Yeasu products were banned in the us?...
Last I heard as discussed on this list previously, they are having a parts problem which hopefully will be rectified soon and with return to production. Have...
On Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:11:08 -0000 ... I don't think so, there would be no reason to do that because the Yaesu factory is many tens of kilometres away from the...
The a Yeasu assembly plant was damaged by the Tsunami that also wiped out the nuclear power plant. Also damage were several automotive parts manufactures, so...
Were you successful, or was anyone else successful with using the MFJ-1899T antenna for transmitting from an FT-817ND? I am testing one on an FT-817ND at this...
I will echo this noting that a key determinant is going to be power availability. If one can carry the battery/electrical power, a 100 watt rig is great for ...
Thank you all for your advice re what I could do to use my Kent paddle on the FT817. Oh, the plug on the Kent is a 1/4 inch and I use it with a Ham Keyer to...
I am working to get my FT-817ND in order. A key element is establishing a reasonable antenna. I have an MFJ-1899T vertical which is designed for the FT-817ND....
I just checked one of the larger amateur radio outlets and there seem to be a number of Yaesu systems available for sale. I see no information that Yaesu was...
Morning all... After viewing the QRZ page for Mike, KD9KC (nice to see a bio, by the way), I noticed a photo with him holding his 817 over his head while...
Good morning folks... Silly question. I just got my FT-817ND last night. Can use it in FM on local repeaters, no trouble. Have yet to try anything else. So...
Hi Ruth, lots of comments here about the key/plug issue, another way is to chop the complete cable off an el cheepo set of earphones, that has the 3.5mm angled...
I hope you are using a counterpoise! Read and follow your instructions carefully! Set the wander lead, connect the chassis to your counterpoise, final...
When you push the select button(don't hold it) the number that will change will be flashing, you then turn the knob to fly through the numbers... Fred VE3FAL ...
Thanks Fred... For some strange reason it was tied directly to the rectifier button. Once I started cycling through that, the regular operation resumed. It is...
Thanks for the advice. I am using a counterpoise and it shows that it makes a great deal of difference, however, it is right now a single wire and it reduces...
I have the 1899T in my 817ND go kit. It is a pretty okay antenna realizing that it is a compromise design meant to deliver on portability, which it does....
Thank you for the data. I am presently using a 23 foot counterpoise for 40 meters, which is a it shorter than your table or the as recommended. I used 23...
I have been reading this thread and grinning. Especially the elaborate and necessary counterpoise information. Anyone see that the counterpoise, being longer...
Snagged one of these the other day at the hamfest. Gonna make a magnet base for it: http://www.wb3aal.com/Images/Straight%20Key/Russian%20Mini%20Key%20II.jpg ...
You obviously didn't see the recent recall on the Kleenex holders infected with Cobalt-60. Not from Japan, though. I have no worries that their products are...
But you cannot circumvent the laws ... I beg to differ! When I can get a room temperature super conductor I'll have a 6", 160 meter antenna that's 100%...
