Yes I did... but it appears that everyone has different answers, I was wondering if any new information is available. If the FAQ doesn't truly answer the...
3830
Jerry
webtmz
Sep 1, 2003 12:38 pm
I was hoping to hear from someone with a 2N... to see if they had problems. I have no other numbers from Ham Radio Outlet. Doesn't matter... I bought one at...
3831
ka9ekg
Sep 1, 2003 1:08 pm
... hope ... I ... ahead ... Jerry Hello Jerry:Good call you will not go wrong with getting FT-897,I got mine over 3 weeks ago and no problems,I think half of...
3832
p49k
Sep 1, 2003 2:40 pm
Need a rear bumper type mount for my 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. Will be used with a full size Screwdriver antenna. Anyone knows who might make them? thanks, ...
3833
Alfred L. Lindsey
alfredl
Sep 1, 2003 2:40 pm
1) The FT-897 needs to be in VFO (or MTune) mode for OTT to work. Will not work in memory mode (V/M Key in M). OTT does not return the FT-897 to memory mode...
3834
W5ALL
alfredl
Sep 1, 2003 2:43 pm
The following is my latest communication concerning problems with the OTT. Has anyone else observed a similar problem? ... At 06:17 PM 8/30/03, you wrote: ...
3835
Steve Carter
dakinepuaa
Sep 1, 2003 2:43 pm
I have purchaced an 897 which should arrive in a few days. My plans right now are to mount a Carolina Windom 80 Special LP in my ample attic (42 feet long by...
3836
Al Allum
AlAllum
Sep 1, 2003 3:36 pm
Hi Alfred, I have an Ft-897 with an OTT on my AT-897 tuner and it works as advertised each and every time. I think it sounds like you are having a problem...
3837
prcradio
Sep 1, 2003 4:02 pm
If you locate all the house wiring and plumbing in the house, can you enter this into EZNEC to see what effects it has? Mike ... right now are to mount a...
3838
Bob Brown
crickbob
Sep 1, 2003 4:23 pm
I've had very similar and annoying problems with my AT-897 tuner and OTT. I'm too busy with work and family to spend the time necessary to try to make it...
3839
globaltv2000
Sep 1, 2003 4:36 pm
Some how I changed the size of the display while in one of the menu settings but didn`t pick-up on which one it was. The frequency display is now larger for...
3840
ka9ekg
Sep 1, 2003 4:57 pm
... memo/vfo till MFi comes up,then hit the C button under DISP,you can toggle back and forth.73s Tom...
3841
k6usn2002
Sep 1, 2003 6:22 pm
I've had problems with the OTT 'locking' the transmitter on and the only way to shut it down was to turn off the FT 897. The fact that the OTT is not really...
3842
kb2djj
Sep 2, 2003 9:46 pm
Mine also locked the rig up, sent it back to them, got a note back that it worked on their 897, do a reset. It still does'nt work and this is the second piece...
3843
w4cng
Sep 3, 2003 1:29 am
You should be able to use an Alpha-Delta DX-EE antenna in the same space with no bending. 40-10 meters no tuner. I have one in my ample attic 50x30x17 feet...
3844
Björn Mohr
bjornmohr
Sep 3, 2003 6:22 pm
I am looking for a simple way to copy memory content between my 897 and 817. I also want to be able to edit the memories on my computer. I have installed...
3845
Jerry
webtmz
Sep 4, 2003 2:12 am
Hi: Have you looked at http://www.g4hfq.co.uk/ftbasic.html FTBasic Support for the FT-100, FT-817, FT-847, FT-857, FT-897, FT-920, FT- 1000MP Mark V, VR-5000...
3846
Björn Mohr
bjornmohr
Sep 4, 2003 7:38 am
... I tried it and I have never seen a program that takes so long time to start up! Takes about a minute for it to start on my computer! I found it somewhat ...
3847
g4hfq
Sep 4, 2003 8:41 am
... to start up! Takes about a minute for it to start on my computer! I didn't know this was a problem - no-one has mentioned it before. I will make some...
3848
Jerry
webtmz
Sep 4, 2003 3:53 pm
Hi: Someone asked me to post this when I got mine in from HRO. The S/N is 2M0801.... Just got it today. Sorry, I forgot who asked ... Thanks Jerry...
3849
Keith Nishihara
nishihk
Sep 4, 2003 4:23 pm
I have FTbasic. It is the only program I know of that is able to save and restore program memories to the 897 (and its relatives). It puts the data into a...
3850
Dan Dimick
kd7pyn
Sep 4, 2003 4:38 pm
... time ... I ... Bob, have several different computers I tried it on with no issues, software did have a learning curve to overcome but it seems to me to be...
3851
KB3CVS (Tom)
trhendr
Sep 4, 2003 5:26 pm
What cabling do you need to use it? -Tom-...
3852
Björn Mohr
bjornmohr
Sep 4, 2003 6:28 pm
I noticed I get lots of notice when using the CAT cable with my rigs. I am using one of those USB <=> Serial port converters as my laptop doesn't come with...
3853
Björn Mohr
bjornmohr
Sep 4, 2003 6:28 pm
... Bob, I decided to give it another shot! :) Bought the license and fired up FTBasic, it took 3 min 47 sec to get to the login screen... Thats way too much...
3854
g4hfq
Sep 4, 2003 7:41 pm
... get to the ... IBM X30 ... a maniac ... I agree - far too long. There is something not quite right here - a 1.2G processor should have the window open in a...
3855
gadgetasaurus
Sep 4, 2003 7:48 pm
Wow, there must be something really wrong with that computer. I am using a 366MHz notebook computer with 98SE to run FTBasic on a daily basis, and it only...
3856
g4hfq
Sep 4, 2003 7:48 pm
... The FT897 uses a CT-62 cable which has a RS232 to TTL level converter built into the 9 pin serial plug. There are many DIY designs about, many of which use...
3857
k9ztv@...
k9ztv
Sep 5, 2003 12:30 am
Has anyone figured out a fix for the relay transients that are noticable in headphones on FULL break-in cw, and to a lesser extent in the speaker? Kent K9ZTV...
3858
Larry Wilson
wd5bxv
Sep 5, 2003 4:15 am
I have seen the same problems Bob. Sometimes it works and sometimes not, aggravating. ... and OTT. ... try to make ... unplugging, ... bought it....
