Same cow kicked me, only got the YT-100, didn't see any reason for the bolt on in the shack. Probably put the FC 30 on QTH when I get around to it. Jim, W4FJT...
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Butch Bussen
wa0vjr
Jun 16, 2013 10:37 pm
I have one on mine, and it works fine. Makes the radio maybe a half inch taller, not much. 73 Butch WA0VJR Node 3148 Wallace, ks....
39482
pascalpete
Jun 16, 2013 11:24 pm
Greetings, I haven't been able to locate anyone else with an issue like this via a search of the forum and online (and indeed it is weird to try and guess what...
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KenW
w2bdp
Jun 17, 2013 12:06 am
... If this happens while transmitting, sounds like you may be getting RF from somewhere. Try some torroids on the keyer cable. ... Ken...
39484
pascalpete
Jun 17, 2013 2:36 am
KenW, Thank you. I have no idea why that thought never entered into my head as a possibility...but I'm pretty sure you are right on the money. I have had...
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D.J.J. Ring, Jr.
djringjr
Jun 17, 2013 4:00 am
Peter Lee, I'm sorry you are having mysterious problems. From what you've done, it doesn't sound like the CW Touch Keyer is the problem. I don't understand...
39486
John Martin
jomacot
Jun 17, 2013 2:28 pm
Hi Filipe, I had a similar problem. I mostly used the rig on HF also 2M and 70cm and never got around to trying 6m until about 18 months after I bought it,...
39487
DickT-W0RAA
w0raa
Jun 17, 2013 3:37 pm
Chris, I recently added the FP-30 to my FT-897D and I didn't think it made the rig any taller/higher since it is installed inside the bottom of the radio in...
39488
kj4acs
Jun 17, 2013 3:48 pm
i had my radio MOD for MARS and now i can not get 2mtr and 440. is there a procedure to get it back on with out messing up MARS freq? if so tell it in a...
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John Noble
w1jwn
Jun 17, 2013 4:23 pm
abms http://www.godaievents.es/qbvmdo/RNDCHR,3,15%/uwyuwn/oecqeokzysblifb/isegph.htm yhb [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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we8st
Jun 17, 2013 9:42 pm
Thanks everyone for your input. Sounds like a good investment. I have a big power supply I have been using on mine since i got the radio 2 years ago or so....
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Rob McClure
kc5ret
Jun 17, 2013 9:48 pm
... Hello all, Ok, purchased a 300w dummy load to test the rig, will do that tonight. Will also test with a NMO dual band mag mount. Someone having similar...
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KenW
w2bdp
Jun 17, 2013 10:11 pm
... I think there were comments about the FP-30 operation before. Page 5 top right Operation states how to turn on and off. Don't know why, but there are other...
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Fred VE3FAL
ve3fal
Jun 17, 2013 11:07 pm
Make sure split is not on and you are actually transmitting on hf on one of the VFO, of course if this is in a memory channel then that wont help you.... Could...
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Carl Wulfestieg
ares1934
Jun 18, 2013 3:42 am
Rob- ". . . and doesn't make much sense to me." If you turn the radio "ON" and "OFF" with the FP-30B power supply switch only, then when you re-apply power,...
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borgia.stick
Jun 18, 2013 5:58 am
Would like your opinions on which power supply to buy for my 897D: MFJ-4128 or Samlex SEC-1223. I've read good and bad on both via various Google searches. ...
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jeff 1
g8hul
Jun 18, 2013 8:27 am
The 896 does not have a 50MHz preamp, the preamp is common to all hf bands. 73 Jeff G8HUL ... From: FT897@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FT897@yahoogroups.com] On...
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buddken@...
buddken...
Jun 18, 2013 10:01 am
hi ken here,I use the fp 1030a supply for my 897,other than the clunk one gets switching on ,okayit works,regarding the clunk its the plates getting magatized...
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Radio_Randy
n7ckj
Jun 18, 2013 2:39 pm
I would have to wonder WHO you had do the mod. Was it a local "expert" ham, or a reliable shop? If done, poorly, problems like this could be the result. I did...
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bob netherton
bob_netherton
Jun 18, 2013 2:51 pm
... I don't think you would go wrong with either. If you are going to drive the radio hard or throw on some additional devices, you might want to look at the...
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Joel
grayhorse89
Jun 18, 2013 2:59 pm
I am using the MFJ-4225 to power my 897D and 2 antenna tuners. No problems. I have a Samlex also - makes a lot of HF to 6M RF noise., I only use it for VHF...
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bob netherton
bob_netherton
Jun 18, 2013 3:07 pm
... Did you do the fan mod ? One thing I noticed about the MFJs when I was sampling them was a bit of fan noise, noticeable in a quiet room. You can take care...
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Rob McClure
kc5ret
Jun 18, 2013 3:24 pm
Hi Carl, Fred, Ken I LOVE the answers here! I'll be the first to admit that I'm a 'appliance operator' General, but I am trying to learn so I can rid myself...
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Jason Turning
jturning
Jun 18, 2013 4:04 pm
Have you considered the Jetstream JTPS31MB? This looked like a good little switcher. Its on my list to buy for a backup and vacation PS here eventually. Some...
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Joel
grayhorse89
Jun 18, 2013 4:33 pm
No fan mod - I put the PS under the operating desk and it does not bother me at all from down there. ... -- KQØJ [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Jim
w8lgz
Jun 18, 2013 6:34 pm
Hi Rob, Here's another way to look at the rig off first then power supply or the other way around issue. You obviously have a computer; what happens when you...
39506
pascalpete
Jun 18, 2013 9:19 pm
DR, Sorry for the delay...I just saw your response. Thank you for taking the time to respond. Yes, the problem appears to be RF in the shack. I backed the...
39507
borgia.stick
Jun 18, 2013 11:01 pm
Jason, Interesting comment on eham.net about the Jetstream: apparently it is the same PS as the MFJ 4230. Looks the same in pictures, and the one post said...
39508
lenhecker
Jun 18, 2013 11:47 pm
.......Rob: Have you checked the SO-239 on the back of the rig for a cold solder joint? Sorry if this is a repeat suggestion...I have not read the entire...
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Alex Netherton
danetherton2000
3:16 am
*Sigh*... Another hacked Yahell account. ... -- Alex Netherton http://blueridgediscovery.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
