Scott- Wouldn't it be easier to just use antennas with the same bands as your radio? Also, does anyone actually use 6M? And then, since you're an "Extra",...
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Cortland Richmond
ka5s
Nov 9, 2011 11:41 am
There's no way inside the 897; it uses the same PA for HF and 6. There IS a way to get 6 Meter RF over to the VHF antenna(s), but it's expensive: External...
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William Martin
cwfingertalker
Nov 9, 2011 3:07 pm
Try this. http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/cw-rtty-sstv-fax-psk31-packet-decoding-software.html Bill. N7EU Sent from Bill's iPad ... [Non-text portions...
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Philippe ON4VP
phil64b
Nov 9, 2011 4:16 pm
Hi, I have my FT-897D connected to a microham USBIII interface. The cat is connected by means of a 7-pins mini din plug. In the menu the output on the rear din...
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ka1koj
Nov 9, 2011 4:21 pm
Hi Folks, I finally got around to picking up a CT-62 USB cable so I can use the CAT feature. However, I cannot change the setting on the radio from Tuner to...
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Joel
grayhorse89
Nov 9, 2011 4:28 pm
I use an MFJ993 auto tuner and plug the 6M antenna into Ant2 jack so I can push a button and switch over. I run a local 6M net each week and am eagerly ...
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Radio_Randy
n7ckj
Nov 9, 2011 7:32 pm
Hi Scott, I would consider a diplexer to split your antenna output between HF and 6 meters. You'll probably need another one to bring your 6 meter and 2/440...
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Radio_Randy
n7ckj
Nov 9, 2011 7:49 pm
Hi Carl, I use 6 meters, almost exclusively, in at least two ARRL contests. From what I see in the contest results, I'm not entirely alone. 73, Randy N7CKJ...
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Radio_Randy
n7ckj
Nov 9, 2011 7:54 pm
Oh, I don't know... Diplexer/duplexers are probably cheaper (and less complicated) than a couple of "good" antenna switches. 73, Randy N7CKJ...
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gd1mip
Nov 10, 2011 10:04 am
thanks all, I prefer to build rather than buy. after all its a relatively simple circuit. As I said at the begining, the web is usefull, but there are so many...
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iz0inx
Nov 10, 2011 1:20 pm
Hi Kevin, if I'm not wrong the menu #85 should be set as "OFF", otherwise you can't modify the menu #20. 73, Filippo, IZ0INX...
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b j
bjirisheyes
Nov 10, 2011 4:48 pm
I have installed the YF-122C filter and when I switch it on it cuts the signal right out can [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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b j
bjirisheyes
Nov 10, 2011 5:26 pm
Try message again when the filter is in line it cuts the signal out completely don't know I'm doing wrong anyone have any ideas DE Barry VE3BLM [Non-text...
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Carl Wulfestieg
ares1934
Nov 10, 2011 6:22 pm
Barry- I have heard stories that sometimes people install the filters "up-side down". Make sure this has not happened in your case. 73 Carl WZ4CW [Non-text...
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William
cwfingertalker
Nov 10, 2011 7:55 pm
BJ, Does the filter show in subMenu n? If not the filter may not have been installed correctly. Refer to page 66 of the manual for installation. Then back...
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George Burbano
n2znc
Nov 11, 2011 7:06 am
I been on macs for years, and contemplated purchasing a PC just for my radios. But Dog Park Software makes their Macdxlogger program for both macs and ipads....
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Patrick May
shootme93666
Nov 11, 2011 7:07 am
So you know which port I'm talking about, from the manual (US version, pg. 33): "ACC JackThis 3.5-mm 3-pin jack accepts external ALC (Automatic Level Control)...
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Patrick May
shootme93666
Nov 11, 2011 7:07 am
That's on an FT-857D. Though I was in the 857 group, but I *think* they are the same internally. On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM, Patrick May...
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n2znc
Nov 11, 2011 7:07 am
I believe you have to make sure your radio is first in EXT menu mode, then activate menu #19, to select the "CAT RAte" , then go to menu #20 and switch the...
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Artur Bauer
bauerartur
Nov 11, 2011 7:07 am
On the cat/linear Jack there is +13.8V available connect a small relay between this and the TX GND pin on the same Jack, the "TX GND" uses an open collector...
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chazapis
Nov 11, 2011 7:07 am
I use my iPad with various radios for APRS with PocketPacket. PocketPacket includes the TNC functionality - you just connect audio-in/out from radio to phone...
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kd4rfv
Nov 11, 2011 7:07 am
... Hi Stan, I have a FT897D for sale. It has the MD100 desk mic, the ldg multi meter and has the bhi dsp installed. Im in Dover Pa not that far from You. If...
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chazapis
Nov 11, 2011 7:07 am
Hi all. Yesterday I did the MARS/CAP mod on my FT-897D, so I could use the radio at all frequencies (for an SDR project I'm into). Anyway, having the european...
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Philippe ON4VP
phil64b
Nov 11, 2011 7:23 am
Patrick, thanks for this valuable info plus photo. I will check if the jumper is present inside the FT-89T to. 73 de ON4VP, Phil. 2011/11/10 Patrick May...
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gd1mip
Nov 11, 2011 8:29 am
Thanks Attur, I had believed going that way was OK, I have place a diagram in the files section ...
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b j
bjirisheyes
Nov 11, 2011 3:51 pm
Is there a way to test the filter I have menu n set to filter 2 and menu 64 to filter 2. all it does is attenuate the cw signals out all together. don't know...
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William Martin
cwfingertalker
Nov 11, 2011 4:08 pm
Barry I don't know a way to test the filter easily. It either should work or not. If it shows up in subMenu n then the radio must see it. Menu 64 in my...
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liegong
Nov 11, 2011 4:11 pm
Thank you all, I had decided to use the duplexer option due to lower loss, lower cost, and simplicity. I just wanted to hear from the group as to whether there...
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mikeguy57
Nov 11, 2011 4:17 pm
I have an ATAS-120. Sometimes when I hit the TUNE button the display shows "INIT" instead of ATAS. What does it mean?...
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mikeguy57
Nov 11, 2011 4:25 pm
Is there a book or manual somewhere which provides more indepth information of how to use the FT-897? The manual that comes with it doesnt provide enough on...
