Peter... Where do I find details of the MP-1 please Nigel M0NHF Mine arrived today from the States (thank you Vern for the super fast service!), and I have...
9744
g4ilo@...
Aug 1, 2001 8:02 am
Most people with a new ham product seem only too keen to post their opinions of it on eham.net. I've been checking there regularly. The absence of any reports...
9745
g3xjs@...
Aug 1, 2001 9:40 am
... Take a look at " http://www.superantennas.com " 72 Peter G3XJS...
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Chuck Carpenter
w5usj@...
Aug 1, 2001 10:46 am
Anthony, That is for sure an impressive antenna system. I've been a ham for a good many years and I know many hams here in the states. Most of them have quite...
9747
Pete
pegood@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:41 am
Hello to all! I'm trying to hook up a computer headset to my 817, and am a little confused. The headset seems to have an electret mic, with the bias voltage...
The "mega-rubber-duck" supplied with the FY-817 doesn't receive much on HF, so I have been looking around for a relatively compact antenna for listening on HF....
9750
Steve Howell
AB8JC@...
Aug 1, 2001 2:12 pm
Hi all, Last evening, my ATX broke (again). This time, it was the piece of brass that connects the telescoping whip to the coil (i.e., it's threaded on the...
9751
kr8l@...
Aug 1, 2001 2:23 pm
Way to go, Bonnie! Never hesitate to grab the key. I think cross mode contacts are a hoot! I've worked VEs in the "Canadian phone segment" on 75m and...
9752
Claudio Fernandez
cgfernandez@...
Aug 1, 2001 4:41 pm
Hi Antony, The main frequency for listen in 6 meter band for DX is 50.110KHz, always I have my rig listenning there. I hope to wok you soon in the magic band ...
9753
wasi2quick@...
Aug 1, 2001 6:33 pm
What's even more strange is the FCC only does a half-- job since almost all the truckers I hear are using amps anyway.... what's up with that? Anyone want a...
9754
Ed Linde II
ell11@...
Aug 1, 2001 7:36 pm
Hi. I am a new owner of a FT817 and I having trouble hitting my local repeater with the Yaesu supplied rubber duckie antenna. I can hit the repeater with my...
9755
Ryan Stapleton
ryan@...
Aug 1, 2001 7:45 pm
Hello, What issue of QST was the Miracle whip in? has anyone built this thing? I don't get QST at this point in time and I was wondering what the plans...
9756
wd4msm@...
Aug 1, 2001 8:04 pm
I am considering the purchase of the Maldol whips for the 817. I would appreciate user comments (good or bad). Thanks, WD4MSM...
9757
DL9FCC@...
Aug 1, 2001 9:06 pm
use a psu it is better yes when batt is low it will shut the rig offtest your power on dummy loud and see what power u tx as well there is a set up power its...
9758
Steve Howell
AB8JC@...
Aug 1, 2001 9:08 pm
... Ever hear the overworked/underpaid litany? It's often true in gov't service (been there, done that), at least at the worker bee level. Yeah, there's...
9759
Steve Howell
AB8JC@...
Aug 1, 2001 9:21 pm
... this thing? I don't get QST at this point in time and I was wondering ... July 2001 QST, try your library maybe?...
9760
Gary Evans
myrthus@...
Aug 1, 2001 9:53 pm
Hi Ed, I had a similar problem with the rig shutting down. The problem was "rf" getting into the power supply. When I moved the rig off and away from the power...
9761
hamopcq@...
Aug 1, 2001 9:57 pm
Hello All, Curious about the THP HL-50B amp, I sent an E-Mail about cost and shipping to the U.S. Cost is $258 plus $40 Insured shipping. Not that "I" would...
9762
kr8l@...
Aug 1, 2001 10:13 pm
1. Do you have the repeater shift turned on, and set to the proper direction (+/-)? Check the display for the appropriate + or - icon. 2. Is the proper...
9763
joeypowell2001@...
Aug 1, 2001 10:18 pm
... of ... the ... they ... Wondering if it ... soon! ... JB Weld is NON-CONDUCTIVE like most any other plastic glue/epoxy ... awesome!...
9764
kt4ht@...
Aug 1, 2001 10:42 pm
I bought the 10, 15 and 20 Maldol whips for my 817. They were totally ineffective and had terrible SWR. Don't waste your money. Mike, KT4HT...
9765
Cortland
ka5s@...
Aug 1, 2001 10:45 pm
Because almost everyone else is running more power than you are, they may not be hearing you. Try turning on IPO (turns off the preamp) adn turn ON the...
9766
jrevans@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:16 pm
the mic has to be biased thru a 2.2K resistor to the +5V and then a 1uF (or there about) capacitor couples it to the mic input. the negative side of the...
9767
jrevans@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:16 pm
... Is ... switch...
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Steve Silverwood
kb6ojs@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:53 pm
I've seen two references on this list so far to a book by Hugh McCully about
the FT-817. This is the first I've heard of it. I'm seriously considering...
9769
bbadger@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:56 pm
All, Why do people think buying an HL-50B direct is illegal? Part 97 specifically forbids importing this amp for sale or lease, but doesn't say we can't...
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Bill Gerth
bgerth@...
Aug 2, 2001 1:05 am
I own one of Hugh's books and I highly recommend it. It is called "Pack-It Reference for the FT-817" I know of at least one source and that is the W4RT...
9771
K5HOY@...
Aug 2, 2001 1:57 am
... McCully about ... considering ... make the ... Thanks in ... FT-817 Book 610 Barons court Burlington, ON L7R 4E4 Canada $9.95 = $3.50 S & H (total US...
9772
w4wb@...
Aug 2, 2001 2:35 am
... doesn't say we can't import for use. What is not forbidden is allowed. ... and we are allowed to use. Only selling is illegal. Am I wrong? ... Yes and...
