I have a FT-897 that is our Radio Clubs rig and it quit working during SS contest last weekend , did a reset , it works on FM only on HF . Any Ideas ? Thanks...
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Ray
wb0hhm
Dec 3, 2012 5:01 am
HI Our club has a FT-897 that quit working on SSB, AM and CW but works on FM all bands including HF and V/U Did reset and looked at hidden Menu so far I wrote...
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Ray
wb0hhm
Dec 3, 2012 5:01 am
Hi Again In looking over some information , looks like it could be a Ceramic filter problem. Ray WB0HHM...
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W8AQ
w8aqjack
Dec 3, 2012 5:01 am
I purchased a used FT-897 (non-D). It worked fine on an AC power supply. Had over 100 QSOs with 29 countries last weekend while testing it. I was quite...
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Chris Robinson
kf6nfw2001
Dec 3, 2012 5:01 am
how do you know audio amp is good, what method of testing?and did you make sure you have RF gain/pwr meter/swr meter control in proper settings. ... -- Making...
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Matt
m0vpl
Dec 3, 2012 5:01 am
Hi everyone! I have a FT-897D which is a fantastic little radio, having just purchased the LDG FTL meter its the first time it has come to my attention that...
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Matt
m0vpl
Dec 3, 2012 5:01 am
Hello to all Just been reading this ceramic filter issue in the 897D I have a november 2008 model, which isn't displaying the dreaded ceramic filter failure as...
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Marcelo A. Gruber
marcelogruber
Dec 3, 2012 5:01 am
Ist er auf Squelsh eingestelt oder RF gain, aber in FM ist es gleich wie er eingestellt ist, immer squelsh Viele Grüsse Marcelo LU1IBL ... [Non-text portions...
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kj4yqa
Dec 3, 2012 5:01 am
I agree with DJ7SW, check your squelch or noise level knob (outside the volume knob). It changes the noise/ squelch level, especially switching between FM and...
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Robert Winningham
rwinningham...
Dec 3, 2012 5:01 am
I've recently bought a FC-40 tuner so that I can put a long wire stealth antenna at my new QTH. The problem is that the FC-40 will be located about 100' from...
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tomglaab
Dec 3, 2012 11:40 am
... Weak signal 2m work is very popular. For what you want to do look into SSB/DIG modes, not FM. Put a few dollars into horizontally-polarized antennas (see...
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Jirka MWW
sloupensky
Dec 3, 2012 3:00 pm
I have also 2008 model and last year the problem appeared. I have added the capacitors and problem is fixed, but it is not easy. You need a good glasses and...
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Joel
grayhorse89
Dec 3, 2012 3:22 pm
Couple thoughts: First, that's why there are so many 2M repeaters. Using the mic and speakers might work but I dont think it would work very well - check the ...
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Richard Drevo
w3gnq
Dec 3, 2012 3:59 pm
If you had another HF receiver, possibly you could listen our FT-897 on it. Otherwise, you may have a bias alignment issue with pre-driver and output ...
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Charles Scott
n8dnx
Dec 3, 2012 4:02 pm
Don: While you may be able to use power amplifiers, SSB or some other more efficient mode, and perhaps bigger antennas, it's going to be a challenge for a 60...
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GMyers
gmyers143
Dec 3, 2012 9:16 pm
For what it is worth, you can use just a microphone or rather two to work digital on the 897. You will need one microphone near the radio's speaker and plug...
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Joel
grayhorse89
Dec 3, 2012 10:58 pm
I would be very concerned about RFI with a control cable that long - my advice would be to run it in EMT or other metallic conduit and make sure you have some ...
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carlos_andre_adm
carlos_andre...
Dec 4, 2012 12:22 am
Yesterday a friend bought a used FT-897D, performing tests we realized that the VHF radio signal has a maximum of 4 for another radio station that reaches...
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Andrew Hebden
g8byb
Dec 4, 2012 7:40 am
I currently use about 120' of standard CAT5 cable suspended at about 12' to provide a network connection in my shack (an outbuilding in the garden). The ...
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g8hul
Dec 4, 2012 8:37 am
Hi Andrew Cat 5 should be good for up to 100m and 1Gb, so your requirement should not be a problem. The normal solution to sagging is to attach the cat 5 cable...
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Publius
publiuscore
Dec 4, 2012 12:20 pm
I noticed that a few of the menus numbers are no longer displayed when turning the knob 14.Could anyone help me to restore these.? Thanks Publius...
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Publius
publiuscore
Dec 4, 2012 12:36 pm
Further to my previous enquiry,regarding menus numbers not being displayed,I would like to inform you that I have found my mistake,which was that number 1 menu...
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barramunda@...
w2evu
Dec 4, 2012 3:40 pm
Go to menu location 1 and set EXT MENU to ON.Walt - W2EVU Walter J. Stauffer 7532 North Ontario St. Sodus Point, NY 14555 Tel. 315.483.4190 ... From:...
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Dean Gibson AE7Q
dean_ae7q
Dec 4, 2012 4:20 pm
... That's true for Ethernet signalling and impedances. That doesn't necessarily mean that Cat-5 will be suitable for USB or RS-232 signalling....
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Jeff
g8hul
Dec 4, 2012 4:36 pm
Possibly so, BUT nobody was talking about using it for USB or RS-232 signalling!! The OP wanted an internet connection. Jeff G8HUL ... From:...
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Robert Tuck
robert_ab4rt
Dec 4, 2012 5:32 pm
I would use a thin, grounded wire for the catenary. That should help provide *some* protection for the wire. The only problem that I have had with long...
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Wayne Chilcote
wchilcote
Dec 4, 2012 6:09 pm
MT63 at 500 or 1000 baud rate is very 'robust'. And runs at 50 or 100 words per minute. The multi tone limits the amount of degradation from noise, etc. ...
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Radio_Randy
n7ckj
Dec 4, 2012 8:00 pm
Don, Your biggest problem is the technology you are wanting to employ. PSK31 will work no better on 2M FM than will voice. The efficiency of the mode is mainly...
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John Allen
john_n9yq
Dec 4, 2012 9:48 pm
Don and any new Hams,  We use 2m, 6m, 10m & 70cm SSB for Nets every Monday, in the Portland/Vancouver area with great success out at least 70 miles,...
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Carl Wulfestieg
ares1934
Dec 5, 2012 1:01 am
You're all missing the main problem- He said he was in "hilly" and "mountain"; terrain. Your suggestions are all very good, but the only thing to solve his...
