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The first, largest and most comprehensive group discussing the cool little portable QRP HF VHF UHF AM FM SSB CW Digital FT-817 and FT-817ND radio from Yaesu. All are welcome to express enthusiasm, speculation and questions.

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Re: FT 817 as first hf rig.
Actually, this brings up a good point. Stands or legs can make operating a lot more comfortable. My rig came with the Palm fold down legs that are screwed in
Posted - Mon May 28, 2012 9:21 pm
Christian KJ4VPK
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Re: Display
... Hi Mike, I'm probably not the one to try to answer this question, but within the radio, the only way I know is with the DSP function, part of the
Posted - Mon May 28, 2012 9:05 pm
Pete Spotts
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Re: Display
You could do it the way I have. A CT-62 interface cable and FT-817 Commander on your computer. The program can be downloaded from the files section of this
Posted - Mon May 28, 2012 8:53 pm
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I'm sure this has come up before: Is there any simple and inexpensive way to add a larger display (especially for base use)? 73, Mike K5OSA
Posted - Mon May 28, 2012 8:47 pm
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Re: FT 817 as first hf rig.
Jani and all, I made a little stand from a small, approx 5x7, plastic clipboard and some waste trim to hold the ft-817nd at about 75 dgs so I can see the
Posted - Mon May 28, 2012 8:32 pm
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