We wish you good luck. Have fun, Mike! 72 de Augusto io2jjr / hb9tza ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
81842
FT817@yahoogroups.com
Feb 1, 2012 10:50 am
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...
81843
egsise
Feb 1, 2012 12:01 pm
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...
81847
f5git
Feb 1, 2012 8:11 pm
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?...
81848
Don Thomas
satranger1
Feb 1, 2012 8:32 pm
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...
81849
Brian Morrison
threetoedsno...
Feb 1, 2012 8:53 pm
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...
81850
Clyde Campbell
multiguy561
Feb 1, 2012 8:56 pm
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...
81853
Don Rolph
donrolph...
Feb 2, 2012 2:43 am
Can you provide details on your CB whip on a backpack frame? ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
81854
Don Rolph
donrolph...
Feb 2, 2012 2:43 am
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...
81855
Don Rolph
donrolph...
Feb 2, 2012 2:45 am
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 ...
81856
Jason Randolph (TideL...
brotherjason...
Feb 2, 2012 2:46 am
And I am right behind you, with a tomorrow UPS delivery! Jason KF7GTU...
81857
Ruth
ww1nhodsdon
Feb 2, 2012 2:46 am
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...
81858
Don Rolph
donrolph...
Feb 2, 2012 2:46 am
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....
81859
Don Rolph
donrolph...
Feb 2, 2012 2:46 am
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...
81860
Jason Randolph (TideL...
brotherjason...
Feb 2, 2012 2:46 am
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...
81861
Jason Randolph (TideL...
brotherjason...
Feb 2, 2012 2:46 am
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...
81862
Peter
g0kok
Feb 2, 2012 2:46 am
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...
81863
harryseyfert1477
wd9fyf
Feb 2, 2012 2:53 am
I hope you are using a counterpoise! Read and follow your instructions carefully! Set the wander lead, connect the chassis to your counterpoise, final...
81864
Fred VE3FAL
ve3fal
Feb 2, 2012 3:07 am
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 ...
81865
Jason Randolph (TideL...
brotherjason...
Feb 2, 2012 4:11 am
Don, I am considering that antenna as well, I will look forward to hearing more from you about this. Thanks! Jason KF7GTU...
81866
Jason Randolph (TideL...
brotherjason...
Feb 2, 2012 4:15 am
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...
81867
k5htb_de_travis
Feb 2, 2012 4:59 am
Perhaps something like this: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103788 Or this:...
81868
Don Rolph
donrolph...
Feb 2, 2012 11:02 am
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...
81869
chandranet
Feb 2, 2012 12:23 pm
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....
81870
Don Rolph
donrolph...
Feb 2, 2012 12:58 pm
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...
81871
Jason Randolph (TideL...
brotherjason...
Feb 2, 2012 1:52 pm
This is excellent information, thank you... Jason KF7GTU...
81872
Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
Feb 2, 2012 2:56 pm
I have been reading this thread and grinning. Especially the elaborate and necessary counterpoise information. Anyone see that the counterpoise, being longer...
81873
Bill Boyer
daweasel...
Feb 2, 2012 2:57 pm
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 ...
81874
Bill Boyer
daweasel...
Feb 2, 2012 3:00 pm
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...
81875
Jim Whitaker
n8xyn
Feb 2, 2012 3:08 pm
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%...
