ON4NAJ: I think the question here is what the level is of the noise. When listening to a local transmitter, even if you have your receive antenna disconnected,...
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j eric townsend
jetflatline
Sep 1, 2006 8:33 pm
... I haven't tried echolink, but I've had good results with different mics on powerbooks. Have you checked the System Preferences for the Input and made...
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Dan Eisenman
k8icbeisenman
Sep 1, 2006 9:04 pm
Hi Jet; Got it handled-purchased a LogTech USB mic and all is well. The Heil just does not have enough drive. Thanks for the reply. 73 Dan K8ICB Want to see my...
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Steve McDonald
cqer01
Sep 2, 2006 7:11 am
I had a friend who reported the same thing...I actually was able to hear it on his 2m signal...turned out to be the fan modulating the carrier. Steve / VE7SL ...
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FT897@yahoogroups.com
Sep 2, 2006 8:47 am
The FT897 Group averages around 320 (+/-100 one-sigma) messages per month. Because the volume of messages is rather large, I would like to remind everyone of...
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K.Greenough
g0wbm
Sep 2, 2006 9:19 am
Hello Steve, Do you mean the mic was picking up the noise of the fan? or was the fan putting modulation onto the signal through the circuitry? 73 Ken g8beq ...
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Steve McDonald
cqer01
Sep 2, 2006 12:41 pm
Ken - I will check with him and see if I can obtain more details. Hello Steve, Do you mean the mic was picking up the noise of the fan? or was the fan putting...
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ritzlimo
Sep 2, 2006 10:56 pm
I bought mine on a wim at a hamfest from someone who just bought it and then his son decided camping was no fun after the first trip. I got a lot of extras at...
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Dave L
sd_wireless
Sep 3, 2006 12:26 am
I like it because it's full featured enough to be a base station, not too big to be a mobile rig, and luggable enough to take mountain topping. So far I've...
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Robert G. Schaffrath
rschaffrath
Sep 3, 2006 1:42 am
... The last HF rig I had purchased was an FT-757 GXII back in 1989 for $999. I had been contemplating getting a new rig and saw the Yaesu coupon special for...
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ritzlimo
Sep 3, 2006 3:16 am
I have to admit, I do miss my 757GX already. I thought the receive and audio were much better. I believe the noise blanker worked better. (I am sure that...
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dj6jh1
Sep 3, 2006 6:27 am
Greetings to All, I have been reading the messages concerning th setup of the FT-897D on PSK 31 and RTTY. I have been unable to setup my 897D in RTTY and PSK ...
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roj_blake42
Sep 3, 2006 6:28 am
Hi all, I am trying to connect my 897 to my computer via a cable similar to the CT62 for use with Ham Radio Deluxe. I can't use the CAT port on the back of the...
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Rob, WB1AEX
wb1aex
Sep 3, 2006 7:02 pm
The price was right and the features of the 897D gave me multimode coverage on 160 meters through 10 meter HF, plus added new coverage for me on 60 meters, 6...
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madengr00
Sep 3, 2006 8:24 pm
Does anyone know what the blinking red LED means on the CD-24 charger (it also does it on the rig). My guess is that it's a fauty battery indicator, maybe...
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oh8gjf
Sep 3, 2006 8:28 pm
When I install SSB filter to my radio --> Rx is muted when I change menu 86 --> FIL1. Is there some other settings, which I have not checked ??? I see there is...
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on4naj
Sep 3, 2006 8:29 pm
Hi Chuck, TNX fer response ! I know what you mean, but a normal transmitter won't be that powerfull with internal noise. An O.M. at 50 miles says: 'You're ...
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kc3vo@...
kc3vobob
Sep 3, 2006 9:58 pm
You may have discharged the battery TOO FAR, resulting in REVERSE CHARGE and/or shorting of one or more cells. This is most likely to occur if you do not cease...
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madengr00
Sep 3, 2006 11:22 pm
Then I guess I let it sit for too long. Both A and B were fully charged then it sat for 2 months. B is OK, but A is bad. Lou KD4HSO...
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Charles Scott
n8dnx
Sep 4, 2006 2:03 pm
Patrick: You may very well be right that there is a problem with some of the 897's. All I'm saying is that it's important to quantify the problem so you can...
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dombaines
Sep 4, 2006 2:44 pm
Thanks Jim, Yup sounds like the +ve bias might have been the culprit. Would you know if there is a replacement module for the headphone? Dom M1KTA ... like the...
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on4naj
Sep 4, 2006 10:16 pm
hi Chuck, I let them recording my transmission: it : it was exactly what I heard. I spoke myself by phone at the Dealer with Yaesu-Europe's tecnician : he told...
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Mark
retief_99
Sep 4, 2006 11:00 pm
... I bought mine so that I could build a grab and go complete radio station for taking off with when running from hurricanes in North Carolina. The station...
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kd4e
kd4e2001
Sep 4, 2006 11:24 pm
I bought mine, used, together with an AT-897 autotuner. I bought it because I needed a modern compact all-in-one rig that was affordable. I sold two 2/440...
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p saffo
plsaffo
Sep 5, 2006 12:28 am
I am dithering over which power supply to get -- the internal FP-30, or an external switching power supply. Obvious pros and cons: internal supply means...
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kd4e
kd4e2001
Sep 5, 2006 12:47 am
... Why do you need an AC PS at all? Put the internal batteries in it and only operate off the batteries. The charger for the batteries works off AC (if you ...
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Robert G. Schaffrath
rschaffrath
Sep 5, 2006 1:57 am
... The internal batteries limit you to 20W output so unless you want to run QRP permanently you will need another source of power. I decided to get the...
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Johnny Burroughs
johnny_burro...
Sep 5, 2006 5:05 am
I have both, one for shack use and one for portability. The one in the shack also charges a 105Ah battery, if the power fails, the battery routes back to the...
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J. Gordon Beattie, Jr...
w2ttt
Sep 5, 2006 1:57 pm
If you are a QRP operator, then fine go with the internal batteries. The handiness of grab and go operation with the internal supply is awesome! I do that now....
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rnrampage
Sep 5, 2006 8:28 pm
... between using an internal v. an ... I bought a used kenwood PS (external) and run my 897 off it. I chose this route, because I also wanted to use batteries...
