Now that the rules for the 60m band changes have been formalized, has there been any word from Yaesu on firmware updates to the FT-897D? I really have no...
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k5htb_de_travis
Feb 9, 2012 2:30 pm
I have not used the V11or V12 but I do use the V1 and Hybrid systems and both are excellent performers. Yes, the Chameleon antennas do require the use of a...
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JP Douglas
jose.douglas
Feb 9, 2012 6:43 am
Shon, My YL and I use a Chameleon V12 for portable work, it comes with a 9:1 balun and yes, it does require a tuner. Used it as a base antenna for a couple of...
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bredalrv1
Feb 9, 2012 5:17 am
Hi, Thanks again everyone for all the help I can't thank you enough. Has anyone used the CHAMELEON V11 or the CHAMELEON V12? I was looking at those one also...
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Joe Mason
jrmason1966
Feb 8, 2012 9:18 pm
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Tom Phillips
tomsrig
Feb 8, 2012 9:08 pm
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Gerald Caparas DU1AZ
a65cb
Feb 6, 2012 5:41 pm
Thanks for the info Etienne 73 On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Etienne Delronche < ... -- Regards, Gerald Caparas DU1AZ,A65CB [Non-text portions of this...
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Gerald Caparas DU1AZ
a65cb
Feb 6, 2012 5:33 pm
I'll check that thanks Richard 73 ... -- Regards, Gerald Caparas DU1AZ,A65CB [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Etienne Delronche
etiennedelro...
Feb 6, 2012 5:07 pm
I use this : http://www.g4zlp.co.uk/unified/YaesuCAT.shtml Easy, usb connection to your computer and works directly. Do not forget to order it with Y3 cable...
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peter_ff
Feb 6, 2012 5:01 pm
... Thanks the line to the key was shorted. Unpluging it returned everything to normal. Peter K7TRZ...
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Richard Von Aschen
n7ris
Feb 6, 2012 4:52 pm
The package you want is ADMS-4BU. Richard Von Aschen, N7RIS Gerald Caparas DU1AZ <gerald.caparas@...> To: FT897@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February...
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Gerald Caparas DU1AZ
a65cb
Feb 6, 2012 3:51 pm
H Richard can you please give me the right model number? thanks ... -- Regards, Gerald Caparas DU1AZ,A65CB [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Richard Von Aschen
n7ris
Feb 6, 2012 3:43 pm
The right cable is the cat to din. The best one I have found is from Hro.com with the programming software. I spent a lot of money buy cables from ebay and...
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Gerald Caparas DU1AZ
a65cb
Feb 6, 2012 3:18 pm
Hello Fellow hams, Sorry I'm just lazy looking out the previous mail I just wanted to know what types of cable do I need to connect to the Ham radio deluxe...
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john_kb0ne
Feb 6, 2012 3:01 pm
Before resetting the radio, try a few simple things first... It might be that a CW key or some other plug in accessory (even the Mic) is holding the radio in...
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peter_ff
Feb 6, 2012 7:46 am
Hi, I just fired up the 897 and found it stuck where I last left it. The band switches and mode switches don't seem to function. It also won't transmit. Any...
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B Young
youngbar0978
Feb 5, 2012 3:50 pm
I think it was a loose PL259 connection. All is fine now. (Knock on wood). Thanks 73. Barry K9BAY On Feb 5, 2012 10:27 AM, "jphillips.houtbay"...
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jphillips.houtbay
jphillips.ho...
Feb 5, 2012 3:27 pm
Hi Barry - my 897D also does this occasionally. originally i thought it was RF due to a loop antenna I was experimenting with - but in recent months I have...
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Deme
dpanaioti
Feb 4, 2012 5:52 am
I have a ground-mounted GAP Challenger here. It’s quiet because it is deaf! My homebrew 135 ft long OCF dipole with a 6/1 balun outperforms the Gap in most...
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Rob, KD7H
kd7h_iota
Feb 2, 2012 5:58 pm
Hello! Regarding the newer dsp technology, I agree. Also, the 450D has the built-in tuner, which is a nice bonus, and its bigger display is very nice....
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Joel
grayhorse89
Feb 2, 2012 5:56 pm
I was making the same decision last year and went with the 897 ( The Kenwood TS-480 was on the short list as well ). I did not have a 2M or 440 base here and...
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Jason Turning
jturning
Feb 2, 2012 5:31 pm
If the packaging for being more portable, or other modes on 2m and 440 isn't desired you'll probably want the FT-450D. More modern IF DSP filtering from their...
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Charles Scott
n8dnx
Feb 2, 2012 3:58 pm
All: I agree the magnetic loop may be a good way to go. Anything that keeps the entire antenna system outside or as much away from apartment wiring and devices...
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Dondi
py2tr
Feb 2, 2012 10:48 am
HI, The Eh antenna, hummm? See the site PY1AHD...and yahoo video, test about this antenna... He have Loop magnetic, this antenna is small but is very good. I...
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Chris Harwood
crharwood28
Feb 2, 2012 2:51 am
Hi New to the list. Currently have an FT817 and love it! Mostly use hombrew wire antennas. When I got started the FT897 was too much and since then, things...
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Guido
kc7zwg
Feb 2, 2012 2:50 am
Chameleon Antenna has some excellent offerings at a reasonable price, I have the 897 & AT897 as you do and am having excellent experience with the Chameleon...
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Casey
cees_alberts
Feb 2, 2012 2:50 am
You can try a magnetic loop antenna. I just bought one (ML 40 HP) and am using it on 20m from inside the house. Spoke to Estonia, poland, italy etc... from the...
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Guido
kc7zwg
Feb 2, 2012 2:50 am
http://chameleonantenna.com...
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chiefreddog3e000
chiefreddog3...
Feb 2, 2012 2:50 am
Currently Tech class, about to take general test. Call is KM5MFP. Antenna needs are 2m/70cm but want to get prepared for other bands....
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B Young
youngbar0978
Feb 1, 2012 9:21 pm
I think MFJ makes an antenna for apartments. It uses a counterpoise. Check eham.net for reviews. 73 Barry K9BAY On Jan 30, 2012 6:37 PM, "william northcote"...
