Yes, I just finished the kit as well and plan on testing it tomorrow from a summit top location (SOTA) on 20M.. 73, Barry N1EU...
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Luis Saavedra
lrs40708
Apr 27, 2012 3:16 pm
I wanted to inform the group I have assembled and tested this kit and I am getting fantastic results. Contact me directly if you are interested in more...
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Tad Marko
txtad
Apr 27, 2012 3:03 pm
Howdy! I think I'm going to go ahead and move my FT-857 into my truck. I've got another 100w rig to cover HF-50MHz from the base, but I have nothing for 2m SSB...
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David Lund
dslund...
Apr 27, 2012 2:18 pm
..On-line work is the best way to become rich http://meduza.e.pl/viev.site.php?luyahooID=80po3...
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Keith
keitheuffer
Apr 27, 2012 1:32 pm
Using plans from the buddipole homepage, I made a homebrew buddistick model, made the coils, used a 10 foot crappie pole although a longer pole is better, and...
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RAY
g4cej
Apr 27, 2012 9:58 am
... Glad to hear THAT problem is NOT unique to the UK Took me almost 30 years to aspire to a part used FT817 (non ND) KX3 would be a luxurious dream to me!!! ...
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Don Thomas
satranger1
Apr 27, 2012 12:09 am
Make sure your using the correct antenna port, front or rear selectable. Connected to wrong port will do it as you would be transmitting into the other port....
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kb0naz
Apr 26, 2012 11:49 pm
I agree,this is great..I bet you'de sell quite a few if wanted to..I buy one Scott W0SGM...
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Paul Gacek
paulg_w6png
Apr 26, 2012 2:40 pm
I have had an FT 817 for a long time and really appreciate it. I got lucky and placed my order for the KX3 within 10 minutes of getting the email notification...
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Jerry Darby
n6ume
Apr 26, 2012 2:40 pm
A good source has it that the FT-817ND's will be shipping to dealers tomorrow. It will be awhile before all dealers will have them but they are here. Jerry,...
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Jon Moody
kg6vdw
Apr 26, 2012 2:40 pm
Nope not yet. While I love Elecraft (I have a K3 that I would not part with ) I don't currently have the funds. But it is on my list and I am saving up for...
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Paul Gacek
paulg_w6png
Apr 26, 2012 2:38 pm
Dan Thanks and impressive documentation. Looks very thorough and should be "easy" and fun to follow/build. Paul W6PNG Sent from my iPad...
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MichaelJ
k7rvx
Apr 26, 2012 2:37 pm
Hi, The audio output on my old FT-817 has become intermittent when I listen to the speaker. However, when listening with headphones the intermittent problem...
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Bill Hendrickson
billjhs1
Apr 26, 2012 2:37 pm
I can't decide which way to go...thats one of the reasons I joined this group...the price difference sure plays a role in it.... 73 Bill Wa2jhs sent via...
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glenn_fin
Apr 26, 2012 2:37 pm
Thanks Mike! Glenn NY4NC...
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D
gm7ued
Apr 26, 2012 2:37 pm
Hi guy's, Thanks to all that responded to my original post. I have removed the internal battery pack and the current draw when connected to an external SLA...
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andyfoad@...
andyfoad...
Apr 26, 2012 2:37 pm
Thanks guys. Well the dealer is doing it for me anyway for no extra charge. I'm afraid my time is limited these days, so I usually try and get things delivered...
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W7VH
jumpinjon57
Apr 26, 2012 2:37 pm
Hi, I just got an 817 used and it works great except I'm having problems with the SWR meter. My analyzer (on the same feedline) says the antenna is 1:1 on a...
83339
joel1851
Apr 26, 2012 2:36 pm
Try here. https://sites.google.com/site/w3ffhomepage/ Using your fishing pole idea you could make a homebrew Buddipole of sorts. Look at your plumbing or...
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joel1851
Apr 26, 2012 2:36 pm
Don, As long as everything works as it should, I'll take the 817 if nobody else has. Just let me know how I need to pay. I can paypal, or I can go by the...
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John / NS1Z
ns1z
Apr 26, 2012 2:36 pm
My 817 does the same thing but I discovered that it blinks when set for 5w on internal battery. On external 13.8 the 5w PO indicator is not visible. Does yours...
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Tony
fintlewoodle...
Apr 26, 2012 2:35 pm
Hi I've got to get some funds to my daughter urgently, bank of Dad is empty so need to sell gear. Please contact me for photos etc. The FT817 (not ND) is in...
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Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
Apr 26, 2012 2:34 pm
I know the C Crane Twin-coil unit works well to 1700 KHz. I have not tried it beyond 1700. If it doesn't go that far, how hard can it be to tweak it a bit? ...
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Bill Boyer
daweasel...
Apr 26, 2012 1:31 pm
Will do. Last time I was there was when we moved from Ft. Bliss to Fort Worth in 1969. I'm sure lots has changed since then. ________________________________ ...
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mdrichmond@...
kk4amc
Apr 26, 2012 12:48 pm
Don't know why I would want to....since I routinely work 1Kmiles/Watt into eastern Europe, North Africa, Hawaii & Alaska, while mobileĀ ...I don't think there...
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georgep1111
Apr 26, 2012 12:32 pm
Yup, I -was- going to order one. When I first heard about the KX3, I had a KX1, FT817ND, and a Icom 756 Pro-II. I had been playing with the KX1 and 817 more...
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Paul Goelz
paulgoelz
Apr 26, 2012 10:18 am
... Where there is a will, there is a way. Look up a movie called "The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill And Came Down a Mountain". It CAN be done ;) ...
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Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
Apr 26, 2012 5:43 am
Dallas wasn't too bad. While there were no summits, my dog won his class on the first and only day I showed him. And we visited with some of the Armadillo...
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Bill Boyer
daweasel...
Apr 26, 2012 4:02 am
Shoulda said something about being in Dallas -- I would have rescued you. As a side note, while Enchanted Rock is not really considered a summit, I think it...
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Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
Apr 26, 2012 3:24 am
The XYL feels she owes me some SOTA time after the Dallas dog show, several other shows, and the Austin breeding trip, all with no chance for a summit. So...
