Is it normal for an FT-897D to be able to TX on frequencies lets say 455.000 - 469.000 or 30.00 - 44.00? I was just curious... Thanks, Tyler - KI6LMI...
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manxman manxman
m_manxman
Sep 4, 2008 9:18 am
You might find its been wide banded so that you get the extra 100khz on the 40m band, as far as i`m aware this is the only way to achieve this on the 897 !? ...
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fil_jds
Sep 4, 2008 8:02 am
I bought my FT897R 2 years ago from an authorized dealer. To my surprise it is transmitting all-band on HF from 1,8Mhz up! A type approved rig for the Belgian...
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temiller
tecm779
Sep 3, 2008 10:53 pm
Go to this website www.hampedia.net They have instructions on the MARS mod, I hope this helps. Tom KE5BWB ... From: PY5VB-Villas Boas To: FT897@yahoogroups.com...
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Joe
mcharlieferret
Sep 3, 2008 9:05 pm
Go to: http://www.mods.dk/index.php?ModelId=69&RadioRec=yaesu Then, look down the date list to 27/08/2004 All the info you need is there. Joe Wolfe WA6RKN ......
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PY5VB-Villas Boas
py5vb
Sep 3, 2008 8:36 pm
Hi. I need to remove MARS/CAPS. How is standart jumpers for JP1001 to JP1009 for 897D USA model ? TNX/73, Villas - PY5VB...
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Brad Penn
kd5zat
Sep 2, 2008 2:49 pm
Dan, I have been using the Signalink USB with my 897D for several months now. It performs great. 73 Brad KD5ZAT [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Dan Evans
k9zf
Sep 2, 2008 1:51 am
Hi Brian, Unfortunately, this is from a USB only laptop... My next move, at this point, is to try a different USB to serial adapter when I can get one. And if...
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w0fl_mn
Sep 1, 2008 11:27 pm
... Say Dan, are you using a desktop PC with a spare expansion slot? One way to eliminate the noise might be to install a COM port card instead of using the...
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Chet, N8RA
n8ra897
Sep 1, 2008 9:19 pm
I called it a 897 firmware limitation because that connector has been defined as a data port and the firmware seems focused on that use. My other radio has an...
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capbrian
Sep 1, 2008 7:15 pm
Yes. I signed it....
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Peter Robinson
peter_g0fim2000
Sep 1, 2008 6:46 pm
Glad to hear that I am not the only one who reclaims copper wire from old transformers. 73 de Peter - G0FIM / AA3JN http://www.mikeandsniffy.co.uk:80/UKQRM/ I...
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John Barrett
ae5et
Sep 1, 2008 6:33 pm
... From: Chet, N8RA To: FT897@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 12:45 PM Subject: RE: [FT897] use of rear panel data connector Thanks for the...
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n3kqx
Sep 1, 2008 6:24 pm
I have an old AEA isoloop antenna. It does work well, but I have to spend a lot of time retuning, even if I move a few KHz. The autotuner would help...
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PY5VB-Villas Boas
py5vb
Sep 1, 2008 6:24 pm
Hi: Is possible to controller RX audio frequency volume via CAT in FT897D (HRD or other software) ? 73, Villas Boas - PY5VB...
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Chet, N8RA
n8ra897
Sep 1, 2008 5:45 pm
Thanks for the suggestions Dan and John. So far it looks like I may be stuck with the limitations of the radio's connectors and firmware, and I'll just have to...
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John Barrett
ae5et
Sep 1, 2008 5:28 pm
Set your CW software not to key the radio via the data jack while transmitting CW via the key jack. or configure the software to send CW via the PTT line and...
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Dan Evans
k9zf
Sep 1, 2008 5:01 pm
I might add the biggest issue I have had doing this is noise. My USB to serial adapter generates a ton of noise on 6 and 2 meter receive. I haven't found a...
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Larry D. Barr
musicwolf1
Sep 1, 2008 4:59 pm
Don't know if this will help in your situation or not . . . hope it does http://tinyurl.com/5gza85 Click on the link about halfway down the page that says...
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Dan Evans
k9zf
Sep 1, 2008 4:55 pm
I use my logging program "RoverLog"; to send CW. It sends the CW while in SSB mode. Seems to work, although I will admit I'm not much of a CW op. I can ...
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Dan Evans
k9zf
Sep 1, 2008 4:52 pm
I leave mine set to squelch. The RF gain defaults to max when set to squelch. Here in the Midwest "void" I don't need to back off the RF gain as most of the...
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Bill Barron
wabarron
Sep 1, 2008 4:36 pm
I have similar situation-- deed restricted; no outdoor antennas. My 20 mtr dipole in attic (10 feet off ground) works fine; no RF risk so long as you don't run...
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Bill Barron
wabarron
Sep 1, 2008 4:28 pm
Dear Tom~~ Yes. See Ham Radio Deluxe [free] and its remote connections. The have their own Yahoo group. Bill W1WAB ... (harded ... router ... wireless...
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Chet, N8RA
n8ra897
Sep 1, 2008 4:12 pm
It was pointed out that the rear panel data connector can be used for SSB if the PTT input on it is used to put the radio into transmit. This has worked out...
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Steve Yates
aa5tb
Sep 1, 2008 2:50 pm
Hi John, By default only the VFO that you are activily on is tuneable. In the split mode you can tune the receive VFO when receiving and the transmit VFO only...
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John / G0RDO
morsemad
Sep 1, 2008 2:27 pm
Well - a couple of weeks gone by and no peply, so must assume there is no way to lock "A" and not "B" when working split. A pity that - as my old TS440 had...
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Steve Yates
aa5tb
Sep 1, 2008 2:25 pm
Just remember that when having the SQL/RF control set as the RF Gain control and using automatic squelch on FM to turn the knob fully clockwise or weak signals...
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capbrian
Sep 1, 2008 2:22 pm
let a thin,thin,thin wire hang down outside the building having passed through the gasket of a window closed on it. feed it against the central heating...
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FT897@yahoogroups.com
Sep 1, 2008 9:51 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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tomvanderpool
Sep 1, 2008 9:08 am
I, too, find this an odd setting and was reading the manual on it a bit more just yesterday. Turns out that when you have it set on RF Gain it does an...
