Hi Jay, I am just about to place an order for some of these LiPo batteries for use with my 817 - ...
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Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
Feb 22, 2013 12:23 pm
Hey Matt, Something is wrong there. It is generally accepted that the FT-817 turned on and squelched used 250 ma/hr. Receiving, about 380-400 ma/hr. My ...
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R.L. Wurdack
dickwy02
Feb 22, 2013 1:18 pm
I have measured my 817ND at 250 and 420. Didn't measure XMIT. Dick, N7XKC ... From: "Mike Olbrisch" <mike-2007@...> To: <FT817@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
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Matt
matt_mcn
Feb 22, 2013 1:21 pm
Hi Mike, with the power usage, I only made a quick 7 contacts in just under 15 minutes - and none of the contacts were very long, so those figures should be...
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two_eyed_willy
Feb 22, 2013 2:11 pm
Have a look at this puppy....
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k7zrz
Feb 22, 2013 2:59 pm
The "strong" recommendation to insert a fuse in the battery connection line in any self-added battery setup has been made. I'm sure it's a wise and sensible...
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Jay
n1rwy
Feb 22, 2013 4:56 pm
Awesome info guys, Thanks for sharing it all. I am going to try to hit all of the replies here.. ... Zeb, The Anker is interesting! dual (or in my case...
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kenneth-lawrence@...
kenneth-lawr...
Feb 22, 2013 7:47 pm
My Question is Can FT 817nd Swing from 1 to 5 watts on AM? Mostly talk sbb. Thanks Ken Kd6hnn Big Oak Flat, Yowemite, Ca...
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Robert Curry
kc3vobob
Feb 22, 2013 9:25 pm
On AM, the FT.817, as delivered, and set for "5 watts AM" should provide about 1.25 watts AM carrier, and PEAK at 5 watts output when you speak into the mike,...
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egsise
Feb 23, 2013 12:33 am
I like open wire fed dipole aka doublet, all bands from 6m to 80m incl. warc. Can be homebrewed in a few hours and all you need is a tuner. ...
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Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
Feb 23, 2013 2:15 am
Truly interesting. Two years ago when I was playing that end of the battery game, I unsoldered the green wire from the battery tray, but kept it taped and...
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Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
Feb 23, 2013 2:25 am
In a word - NO! The FT-817 has some interesting "difficulties" with AM. I have never found anyone on AM to work on the mic gain settings etc..... And...
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Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
Feb 23, 2013 2:50 am
Evening Matt. Well - that shows my complete ignorance of your country's band pan. Top that off with a full lack of knowledge of the license classes, and not ...
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Robert Curry
kc3vobob
Feb 23, 2013 3:02 am
I have been using my FT-817 on 50.4 mhz AM for our local "Sunday morning coffee net" with good results, although I DID find the need to use my oscilloscope and...
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Gilbert
on6vg
Feb 23, 2013 7:47 am
Hi all, I'm looking for a microphone with speech processor /compressor for my FT-817. If you have a spare one please give me a quote. Best ' 73 from Belgium ...
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k7hi
Feb 23, 2013 8:19 am
Collectable GRUNDIG G6 AVIATOR "BUZZ ALDRIN LIMITED EDITION" AM/FM, CW,SSB. Weighs about 7 ounces and International clock and wake-up alarms keep you on...
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Pete
petemillis
Feb 23, 2013 10:09 am
Hi Jani. That's definitely a good option for /p operation in the hills. I see you've gone to a lot of effort in your details. Personally, I don't bother with...
87717
k7hi
Feb 23, 2013 3:38 pm
SOLD - SOLD - SOLD Thanks, Howard, K7HI http://www.qrz.com/db/k7hi...
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Garie Halstead K8KFJ
khyberpass65
Feb 23, 2013 4:39 pm
 > Simply to communicate encrypted messages to the agents of the government   > using the technique. Pretty "old school," but cheap and effective! Copied...
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Garie Halstead K8KFJ
khyberpass65
Feb 23, 2013 5:18 pm
True but having rhombic antennas in the back yard is kind of a dead give-a-way. That was the situation in Bremerhaven. 73, Gary -K8KFJ- (ex Morse...
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Doug
dhenrymail
Feb 23, 2013 6:19 pm
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Raymond Burns
rburns2548
Feb 23, 2013 8:21 pm
I am interested in the amp. Does it wrk fb? De Ray WB2MLY ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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grosseindienne
Feb 23, 2013 8:41 pm
Joe, several options exist. I'm using the Chameleon Antenna HYBRID-MINI and the Chameleon Antenna EMCOMM II. The HYBRID-MINI can be used portable, mobile and...
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Steve
ab2et
Feb 23, 2013 11:19 pm
Bob, I understand that every persons voice is different and the FT-817 was originally built for a different voice pattern (tonal). So what did you change the...
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K
runamokair
Feb 24, 2013 12:27 am
Bob Those clever fellows at Yaesu thought about voices. More specifically, they recognized that different languages like Japanese and English thrive with...
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Elie Kadi
elie_elkadi
Feb 24, 2013 3:21 am
Hello Gilbert Www.w4rt.com offers a fine product 73,Elie OD5KU ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Gilbert
on6vg
Feb 24, 2013 8:06 am
Thanks Elie I consulted the website and indeed the OBP seems to be fine. 73, Gilbert on6vg...
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Andy
andif62
Feb 24, 2013 8:24 am
Hello Gilbert, would highly recommend the RF speech processor of Joachim, DF4ZS http://jwm.de/afu/0ft817eng.htm 73 Andy DC3AFA...
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Charlier26
Feb 24, 2013 3:49 pm
I have had great results with the LNR EndFedz 10/20/40 II antenna. I have one of the older versions that I use at our condo in Florida. I swapped the 18AWG...
