I am looking at these two radios. I am interested in transportability (not mobile operation), more than backpackability. Getting an 817 equipped the way I...
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Vince <vincewuzher...
vincewuzhere
Jan 2, 2003 5:15 am
Keith, I went through the very same line of thinking. I would have gotten the FT817, an external power supply, a Tokyo 160m-6m linear (50W), and used my...
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Melley Kitchin
mkitchin6548
Jan 2, 2003 1:35 pm
Hi Gang, I have a new used ONCE FT-897 for sale. Looking to get $900 for it. Can snd pics if needed. Thanks, N3KHI aka Bill in Az. ===== Melley Kitchin ...
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longrange10 <longr...
longrange10
Jan 2, 2003 3:12 pm
Is anyone doing PSK31 with their 897 using only an audio input from the headphone jack to souncard and using the CAT-62/FT-817 Commander/PSK31 Deluxe from...
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Melley Kitchin
mkitchin6548
Jan 2, 2003 3:18 pm
Hello Y'all, I am selling a month old Yaesu FT-897. I have used it once in my Airstream for a couple CW contacts, but the microphone is still wrapped up in the...
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David Harris
wb1bpv
Jan 2, 2003 5:03 pm
I purchased an FT-817 off of ebay for $730.It came with the outbacker antenna and an MFJ dipole antenna as well as the Buxcomm interface and memory software....
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Björn Mohr
bjornmohr
Jan 2, 2003 6:18 pm
Keith, I think it all comes down to what you will be spending most of your time doing with the rig, carrying it around or operating. The 817 is excellent for...
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g4fal <g4fal@...>
g4fal
Jan 2, 2003 8:02 pm
I have been puzzled by the operation of this for a while. I may be stupid but I have searched the archive and can find no other description of the strange way...
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ka5s <cortlandka5s...
ka5s
Jan 2, 2003 9:11 pm
I think you'd find that it can be set for less than 5 watts in the service menu -- and I've seen a recent post that in the transverter mode it runs 3 watts...
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Valveman
valveman_6146
Jan 2, 2003 11:45 pm
I Concur. Been running mine at 5W since I got it. Works fine. I'm not experiencing the poor audio reports others had mentioned below 50W. Robert VE3RPF "ka5s...
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Ke4oal@...
Jan 3, 2003 12:14 am
Yes Nick, I have found the same to be true on my FT-897. I just set the Squelch/RG Gain to Squelch and use it like that. The RF gain is always set to max in ...
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John Deegan
wjdeegan
Jan 3, 2003 5:20 pm
Does anyone know the status of the One Touch Tune for the FT-897 and upgraded firmware for the AT-11MP? 73s de K9XT...
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Keith
kzerokav
Jan 3, 2003 5:30 pm
Last information was it was being beta tested and information would be posted here when it is available for sale. Van, K0KAV ... From: "John Deegan"...
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Björn Mohr
bjornmohr
Jan 3, 2003 5:40 pm
I discovered strange behavior today when installing my 897 in the car: The rig is running perfectly when not running the car engine, voltage is then below 14V...
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kzerokav <kavan@.....
kzerokav
Jan 3, 2003 6:29 pm
Okay, I'm done playing now! For Sale: ONE MONTH old FT-897 -- MF/HF/VHF/UHF Providing 160-10M plus 6/2/70CM. Operation on SSB, CW, AM, FM, and Digital modes. ...
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w4cng <w4cng@...>
w4cng
Jan 3, 2003 6:31 pm
... voltage is ... engine ... even ... in any ... of ... and the ... I never crank my car with any radio on (voltage spikes from starter can damage or upset...
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Björn Mohr
bjornmohr
Jan 3, 2003 6:44 pm
... Sorry, I was not clear enough. Tried restarting the radio while engine was running, but it doesn't make a difference. You can get power out momentarily,...
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w4wb <w4wb@...>
w4wb
Jan 3, 2003 8:27 pm
Hi John, Present status is that Dwayne and I are happy with the new software for the AT-11MP and the Z-11 for use with the FT-897. (The Z-11 is nice for when...
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frankweiss@...
frankweiss
Jan 3, 2003 9:51 pm
Here is verbage from a recent email to me from them: Our tuners currently do not work with the 897. We have a new version coming out soon that will work that...
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Dan Dowell
danomann75230
Jan 3, 2003 10:39 pm
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kzerokav <kavan@.....
kzerokav
Jan 4, 2003 1:58 pm
W4RT's latest 2.3Khz SSB filter for the Yaesu FT-897. Same Collins Mechanical Filter as the YF-122S. FT-897 recognizes it when installed. TWO weeks old, in...
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Bob Cooley <ad4mz@...
ad4mz
Jan 4, 2003 3:27 pm
Van, Care to express your opinions about the FT897? Have not seen many comments. Thanks, Bob...
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Valveman
valveman_6146
Jan 4, 2003 3:36 pm
Pretty vague Bob. What do you want to know? It's no Ft-1000 but it works great. Also see eham for reviews on this rig! http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2432...
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kzerokav <kavan@.....
kzerokav
Jan 4, 2003 5:48 pm
Thanks for the response and bandwidth....
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Björn Mohr
bjornmohr
Jan 5, 2003 11:22 am
There is no information on microphone input sensitivity in the manual. Would it be possible to rewire the IC-706 electret headset from Heil to work with the...
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w4wb <w4wb@...>
w4wb
Jan 5, 2003 4:50 pm
Björn, As I recall, the 706 provides about 9 V for the mic rather like the FT-100D. The 897 provides 5 V. Perhaps this is your problem. 73, Barry - W4WB ......
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Björn Mohr
bjornmohr
Jan 5, 2003 6:28 pm
... Thanks Barry, but the mic in this headset is specified to work with 1.5-9V, so 5V should do the trick. Maybe the level is just to low for the 897... 73 de...
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n0fpe <dnicholson@...
n0fpe
Jan 5, 2003 11:25 pm
Anyone found a good travel case for the 897? Laptop computer case? hard case of some type? wooden crate? Opinions? I am looking for some good input here....
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Valveman
valveman_6146
Jan 6, 2003 12:34 am
The Hardshell Pelican case is very durable plus it has a pressure relief valve on it when flying. I have one for my FT-817. There is foam inside cut to fit...
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Kempo Black Belt
n0isv
Jan 6, 2003 1:30 am
Dan, I bought several hard black plastic cases from the Container Store, and the gray foam for padding. The second to the biggest size fits the 897 w/FP-30 and...
