If the radio is only a couple of weeks old I would take it back to the dealer or contact Yaesu. Something is very wrong. Randy K7AGE [Non-text portions of this...
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drakcap3
Mar 31, 2009 11:32 pm
I also did the touch up paint but more was falling off as I added more. For example, if I held the radio in my hand, the paint would slide out of place kind...
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Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
nigelgunn99
Mar 31, 2009 10:59 pm
A protective coat us unnecessary but an undercoat of a self etching primer of the appropriate colour will help....
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michael
r9a4v8e4n
Mar 31, 2009 10:17 pm
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top_gun_canada
Mar 31, 2009 10:12 pm
... The paint on mine isn't very resistant to nicking or chipping. I went to an auto supply store a while ago and bought a bottle of body touch-up paint. It...
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michael
r9a4v8e4n
Mar 31, 2009 9:57 pm
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Harry Johnson
nv7k
Mar 31, 2009 9:48 pm
The RASCAL needs to connect to the DATA port on the 817. Harry NV7K ... From: michael To: FT817@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 4:09 PM Subject:...
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richard pumphrey
wn9ddv
Mar 31, 2009 9:28 pm
I have had mine for three years with no paint problems. Maybe this is an anamoly. ... From: drakcap3 <drakcap3@...> Subject: [FT817] Repainting the...
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michael
r9a4v8e4n
Mar 31, 2009 9:09 pm
I want to run digital modes and CW from my FT817.I understand that a Rascal cable and software will allow me to do so into a laptop that a friend has . This...
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drakcap3
Mar 31, 2009 8:54 pm
Hi all, I got annoyed with the paint falling off of my FT-817ND. It literally rubbed off with my finger -- only had it two weeks, but no big deal. I'll just...
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Patrick Ouellette
kb8pym
Mar 31, 2009 7:50 pm
John, I just talked to them. They do have an Australian shipping question on their list of things to respond to so I think they did get your message. Shipping...
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John
j_hams49
Mar 31, 2009 7:21 pm
... That is probably a typo on my part. In any case, I would appreciate it if someone on your side of the Pacific ocean could ring them and ask them if there...
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Doug Hudson
k7cuu
Mar 31, 2009 6:02 pm
Health and physical limitations are conspiring against me. I have the following items for sale: 1) A Heath model HL-2200 amplifier. This item is in very good...
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Patrick Ouellette
kb8pym
Mar 31, 2009 1:27 pm
John, looking at their web pages, the telephone number you have is not correct. They list: 1-831-427-8197 (orders) 1-805-528-4722 (fax) 1-805-528-4190 (tech...
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Jay
wb2qqj
Mar 31, 2009 12:55 pm
Thanks Pat, I tried pin 4, but as you suggest it appears to send the audio in pkt bursts. Even though the audio appears to be available on pin 4 I have not...
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Howard Benjamin
howardpower
Mar 31, 2009 5:43 am
I agree that crmping is best if one has the correct tool. I was an avionics engineer before retiring and all my aircraft harness cable runs were crimped....
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John
j_hams49
Mar 31, 2009 4:54 am
Hi, there is a company on the Net called Cutting Edge Enterprises and whose website is www.powerportstore.com. They make and/or sell an item called the...
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Norm Reger
kd7tqm
Mar 31, 2009 1:52 am
Tom, Don't give up on QRP It is so exciting to make a contact into Europe with 5 watts. I have made a lot of contacts with my FT-817. I agree with the...
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Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
Mar 31, 2009 12:32 am
This is a copy of the THANK-YOU note I just E-mailed to Yaesu. Perhaps some of you will learn from my mistakes. I got lucky - it could have been worse! W4RT...
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Rudy Marcelletti
k8swd@...
Mar 30, 2009 11:24 pm
OK-the theme is "QRP" and by that I mean a plain FT-817 rig. If you add an amp (and I often run my THP HL50B) and are under 50 watts or so-you are still...
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John Kalotai
n1olo
Mar 30, 2009 11:07 pm
Hi Art I'm not sure where you live but here in CT, especially this time of year have a vibration problem operating mobile. Pot hole season is in full swing....
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Pam & Mario
g8ode_mario
Mar 30, 2009 10:35 pm
Always amazes me how lots of new hams in this group go for ready made HF sticks.. won't call them antennas ..HI If its 40m and above try making a loop - always...
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Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
Mar 30, 2009 10:35 pm
An ICOM 7800 on a 12" damp spaghetti noodle will not get you any contacts. A 5-watt FT-817 will get you El Paso to Hawaii with a fair antenna. I know - I did...
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Tom Burke
redcrossmohss
Mar 30, 2009 10:31 pm
I agree with Bob, I am in Mid-Missouri and have a G5RV up at 30 feet. With this great rig, I have worked 47 of the 50 states at 5 watts. I was also initially...
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richard pumphrey
wn9ddv
Mar 30, 2009 10:20 pm
I have to echo these comments. wn9ddv ... From: acbross <acbross@...> Subject: [FT817] Re: Mint FT817 For Sale?? To: FT817@yahoogroups.com Date:...
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acbross
Mar 30, 2009 10:15 pm
Don't give up on the 817 yet! Your first mistake was in selecting the Miracle Whip for an antenna. It came up the worst (bottom of the list) in the antenna...
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acbross
Mar 30, 2009 10:08 pm
While you can either crimp or solder, crimping is the best if you use the right tool. The government no longer allows soldering in government contracts. WHY,...
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Cal Cotner
chaucer2525
Mar 30, 2009 2:57 pm
I agree with KC3VO about trying better antennas before you give up on QRP. A dipole or other wire antenna will outperform most of the compact antennas - the...
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Patrick Ouellette
kb8pym
Mar 30, 2009 2:44 pm
The jumper settings for the SL1+ and FT-817 show the speaker on pin 5, and NO Connection to pin 4. Pin 4 is the 9600bps connection on the FT-817. I haven't...
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Howard Benjamin
howardpower
Mar 30, 2009 5:47 am
No Harry, I do the same. Howard 5B4AHX ... From: "Harry Johnson" <panda@...> To: <FT817@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 8:34 PM ...
