Brad I bought this morning all the stuffs to build the 20 meters antenna. The article is very is very detailed. I think that in few days I have some news. Best...
53886
francisco freitas
saber_icc
Dec 30, 2007 8:46 pm
Thanks Pekka, I read the hygain datasheet for this antenna and it is amazing 27dbi, but I think that I need something smaller, because my intent is use this...
53887
francisco freitas
saber_icc
Dec 30, 2007 8:59 pm
This is a Japanese pattern, try to check the wiha tools on ebay to find this tool. Happy new year for all. G8IFF/KC8NHF <nigel@...> escreveu: Rest of the...
53888
Kenneth Stringham
ae1x
Dec 31, 2007 1:55 am
The flashing symbol appears when running the rig set for 5w with internal batteries. When running on a supply > 12v the symbol will not blink. The blinking is...
53889
Brad
airdragon2
Dec 31, 2007 4:12 am
Francisco Check out the eHam reviews, they are a bit mixed on the Comet. http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5175 Later Brad N1NPK [Non-text portions of this...
53890
Brad
airdragon2
Dec 31, 2007 4:33 am
Francisco Good luck with the yagi project. I forgot to tell you that it will also tune up on 6 meters when you can catch a 6 meter opening. Mine is only 29...
53891
Dave Ingram
dingram_kiwi
Dec 31, 2007 5:20 am
... Hi Barry, I've head of adjusting the carrier for SSB, but haven't found the menu options. Do you have any hints or tips on how to make the adjustment? I've...
53892
G8IFF/KC8NHF
nigelgunn99
Dec 31, 2007 5:27 am
Your batteries or PSU are not up to it and the voltage sinks on TX....
53893
mw0gbr
Dec 31, 2007 5:27 am
OK now we have the vital information. So you need an antenna for 6m and 10m, maybe 80m too. Must be easy to carry and quick to erect. Try a doublet as an...
53894
mw0gbr
Dec 31, 2007 5:28 am
Hi folks, I find the supplied battery pack useless. No sooner have I switched the radio on and keyed-up, the radio tells me the battery is soon to expire. So...
53895
mw0gbr
Dec 31, 2007 5:28 am
Nik, that little SWR problem you had, could you coil some of the co-ax to make a choke, near the antenna base? It may help the problem. Regards...
53896
Mike
vk1eng
Dec 31, 2007 6:27 am
Hi Graham, I've fitted both the Collins SSB filter and the BHI DSP noise reduction system to my FT817. This meant the DSP circuit board couldn't occupy the...
53897
J FLETCHER
bty50220125
Dec 31, 2007 11:07 am
Hi All, I'm considering doing the KC3VO mod (drive phase reversal) to protect my FT-817's finals from an untimely end. I'd appreciate advice from anyone who's...
53898
myantunaisbroke
Dec 31, 2007 1:10 pm
... and the Group, I have been using my Ft 817 for a couple of months since the surgery. The patient is fine. I had mine done professionally. A drive tranistor...
53899
sv1eex
Dec 31, 2007 4:39 pm
Dr friend thanks for the suggestion. I tried to make the coil but swr seemed to increase no matter how many rounds I'd try. So I've played with the outer whip...
53900
Dave G.
d3j452
Dec 31, 2007 4:40 pm
I bought an internal 2700 NiMh battery pack (MAHA) and use that in the rig. BUT I also bought the dry battery holder, put 2700 NiMh cells in that (without ...
53901
Cal Cotner
chaucer2525
Dec 31, 2007 11:29 pm
Hi all, I've read both the manual and the little yellow guide for the FT-817. They both mention operating the FT-817 with a straight key, but nowhere can I...
53902
Briggs Longbothum
ab2nj
Dec 31, 2007 11:49 pm
I'm slowly warming to HF digtal voice and wonder if anyone has any experience, opinions, or thoughts about using the AOR ARD-9800 and/or ARD-9000mk2 with the...
53903
Leonard Revelle
n9ij
Jan 1, 2008 12:04 am
Don't have the manual handy but I THINK if you don't select KYR in the display menu you will be in straight key mode.. HTH Len Revelle N9IJ n9ij@... ...
53904
Larry Ryan
myw7dgp
Jan 1, 2008 12:07 am
Its easy. Here is how I did it: went to Radio Shack with the rig in hand and found a mini phone plug cable with only two contacts (no ring, tip sleve - just...
53905
johnny ham
exwb9tqg
Jan 1, 2008 12:15 am
You brought up an interesting question. To make the straight key function work, you must disable the built in keyer. The picture that shows the key connected...
53906
Mark Lunday, WD4ELG
wd4elg_base
Jan 1, 2008 1:11 am
1. Can someone please explain how to interpret the SWR indicator? Is it two bars for each index? (0 bars showing = 1:1, 2 bars showing = 2;1, 4 bars showing =...
53907
Cal Cotner
chaucer2525
Jan 1, 2008 2:36 am
Hi all, Just wanted to say "Thank You" to those who answered my question about using a straight key with the FT-817. Putting the rig in CW and taking the...
53908
Nate Bargmann
n0nb
Jan 1, 2008 3:35 am
Congrats on getting it going. I just finished two QSOs in a row. GLASS ARM!! Gotta love SKN! :-) 73, de Nate >> -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in...
53909
Bruce Bonham
kb0pgo
Jan 1, 2008 5:01 am
It's all relative - It was fun for Yaesu to add these fun things but, they are a relative reading not something to depend on like on a high end radio. I have...
53910
wa2egp@...
wa2egp
Jan 1, 2008 5:04 am
... From: "mw0gbr" <mw0gbr@...> ... I have no problem with 2600-2700 mAHr cells. I found you have to put the tray in first, then put the cells in the...
53911
w4wb
Jan 1, 2008 7:43 am
HNY Dave es nice to hear from you agn. Turn Menu 52 ON. Menu 54-57 adj RX and TX carrier pts for LSB & SSB. Simple way is to read some text to a friend...
53912
ki6hjh
Jan 1, 2008 7:48 am
OK, I'm stumped now. FT-817 (not D). I somehow managed to get a LARGE display of the frequency I'm operating on, but at the same time have lost the display of...
53913
michael c sanford
kb1geo
Jan 1, 2008 7:48 am
the key plugs into back of radio 1/8 mono plug with tip to positive on key(pos goes to contact, neg goes to base) go into function menu and turn select knob...
53914
Michael Stephens
m1mbz
Jan 1, 2008 7:48 am
I gave up using NiMh cells, I do keep the existing battery pack charged, but in addition to that, I use a small 7Ah SLA 12v battery, this is so small it can be...
