Similar issue, plugged the supplied charger in to the wall outlet, powered in on and got a loud pop and the smell of burning. Didn't trip the house circuit...
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The Notorious Tre`
treii28
May 22, 2013 1:31 pm
I've never done a hard-core test on mine but between the lithium pack and the internal NiMh I've had considerable life running my rig. This is essentially the...
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Chris D
cdelplato99
May 22, 2013 1:40 pm
I would agree that about the best case for the blue Li-IOn packs is 50-60%. I have two that I use with my 817. One rated 6800mAh and one 9800. Even at half...
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Cyt
gw8dso
May 22, 2013 1:57 pm
... I boughtb a couple of packs from China, rated at 12V (can't remember the cxapacity), but when they arrived, the packs were for 5V output. I complained, and...
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Michael Walker
va3mw
May 22, 2013 2:00 pm
Just get your batteries from HobbyKing. You won't have any issues. Mike va3mw ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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n1rwy
May 22, 2013 3:13 pm
Heck, THIS is the solution I was looking for. I already have the darn charger for these batteries as the are what are in my flashlights. Awesome! Thank you for...
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Max EA7FGJ
ea7fgj
May 22, 2013 5:02 pm
Good afternoon, I saw this beacon in the mic for FT817. http://www.transverters.net/84298693 Saludos cordiales. Máximo. EA7FGJ. IM67XI. [Non-text portions...
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Ron Ricketts
countglockula
May 22, 2013 5:51 pm
Will this battery holder and cells fit inside the 817? ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Bill Boyer
daweasel...
May 22, 2013 6:35 pm
Here is another cool one: http://www.dh8bqa.de/ssp-mh31/ssp-mh31.html ________________________________ I saw this beacon in the mic for FT817. ...
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Lee
leo1949uk
May 23, 2013 7:33 am
Does anyone have experience with use of pre-selectors compared to Aerial tuner units?? I am looking at the MFJ-1040 Series (passive or active) with a view to...
88686
kd8wzs
May 23, 2013 11:30 am
I'm surprised that so many have had problems with the Anker units. I keep the 10000mah version in an old surplus medic bag with the 817, zm-2 tuner, and some...
88687
barkevich
May 23, 2013 1:53 pm
First off I have read through the previous posts and haven't found this question yet. Hopefully this statement will prevent the " look at the FAQ's" and other...
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Bill Boyer
daweasel...
May 23, 2013 2:54 pm
I believe the Z-817 has a pass-thru port -- I'll find out in a few days when mine shows up. ***** This message was delivered by flying monkeys!...
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Stephen Finch
tallsteve88
May 23, 2013 3:08 pm
The 817ND does not have a pass through port. I had the same problem when I was looking for an antenna tuner and wanted to use HRD on occasion too. The Z-817...
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Mark Allsop
cmallsop
May 23, 2013 3:24 pm
The Z817 does have a pass-through port. I have used the passthrough port to program the FT817 through the Z817. From: FT817@yahoogroups.com...
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n1rwy
May 23, 2013 3:25 pm
This latest round of discussion on these batteries got me thinking about the simplistic module nature of these blue Chinese packs. Saving 2-3 lbs off my bike...
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RLN37
May 23, 2013 3:29 pm
Has anyone bought one of these, and tried it out? What has your experience been? The ads from hamsource.com look good, and the $80 price includes the charger...
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Mick Devine
guzzi650...
May 23, 2013 3:44 pm
The max setting is when no bars are showing, as I learned very fast and that is not in the manual Mick g1hzj Sent from my iPhone ... [Non-text portions of this...
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Richard Fitzgerald
w5rdf...
May 23, 2013 3:44 pm
I recently purchased one on eBay for about $4, search for 8 pin mini DIN m-m jumper, you will find lots of cables, just make sure they are straight thru...
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mediabocs
May 23, 2013 3:44 pm
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Hubert
wb3eme
May 23, 2013 3:44 pm
Anyone using the FT-817 with the FL-110 Amplifier? How do you have the units connected – RF sensing or hard wired? If hard wired, do you use Data or ACC...
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James
jadale55068
May 23, 2013 3:44 pm
What will the S meter on transmit show. Right now I have SW What should it show or do. I just bought the 817 and I cannot find anything on itJim Jim W0PPA...
88698
al7jk
May 23, 2013 3:44 pm
... Sounds similar to a fiberglass rod that they sell here in our hardware stores for marking the edges of our driveways, helps keep the snowplows off the lawn...
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jimwilliams_attws
jimwilliams_...
May 23, 2013 3:45 pm
Cannot connect FT 817 with Signalink using Ham Radio Deluxe. Keep getting message " FT 817 Com 4 38400- The System cannot find the file specified." Any...
88700
va3pyc
May 23, 2013 3:56 pm
Hi Jim, It will show either Power, SWR or ALC depending on what you set it to. I don't have the rig in front of me to tell you the exact setting, but press the...
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Robert Adlington
m0bob
May 23, 2013 5:25 pm
Hi there, I bought a battery and charger from Wincamp (via eBay) & it was delivered this week. So far, I am not impressed with it. I fitted the battery inside...
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John Grow
jgrow357
May 23, 2013 5:45 pm
I got one from HamSource when they came out. I did not have any problems, and they preformed like my 2300 mAh Metal Nickel battery cells. But with the reduced...
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Petr
ok1rp
May 23, 2013 9:25 pm
Hi, I would like to ask gently for hint where to buy new 817ND for good price please? I found lot of dealers but price varying a lot... Thank You for help, 73...
88704
n1khbjoe
May 23, 2013 10:35 pm
Hi Petr, Nothing specific here, but in the past I've always done a lot of research on pricing either by email or by phone and always included a request for ...
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Bob Vaughan
af6rr
3:17 am
... Not quite.. this one has places to hold horizontal wires to make electric fences.. ...
