Hi all! I have the opportunity to change my TS-480 for a FT-897D. Good deal? Bad deal? Any things to be aware of? Thanks, Ton....
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Tuck Hartshorn
tuck3461
Jul 13, 2012 9:32 pm
I've acquired a -897 that produces full power in FM but very little (~1.5w) in CW/USB/LSB/AM modes on all bands. I gather this is something to do with the ...
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don_cele
Jul 13, 2012 9:32 pm
Hi Steve, With reference to the 857/897D filter problem. Have you seen this copy and pasted document on incorrect filters being fittted to 857/897D during...
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Randy Moore
ai4co
Jul 13, 2012 9:50 pm
That is a tough decision. Try to find someone with an FT-897 and operate them side by side. Both radios have audio level DSP but the TS-480 is supposed to be...
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Joel
grayhorse89
Jul 13, 2012 11:15 pm
When I was looking for a rig my final decision was between the TS-480 and the FT897. I decided on the FT897 because : 2M all mode capability 440 all mode...
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Lee Moyle
oz_dxer
Jul 14, 2012 1:03 am
Hi Ton Interesting swap you are contemplating. maybe worth posting in the TS480 yahoo group. :) I used both rigs on YJ0VK dx pedition on Vanuatu and the TS480...
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Matt
matt_mcn
Jul 14, 2012 1:37 am
Hi Ton, the choice depends very much on your intended use for the radio as well as other factors. Do you use your radio for portable use, home only use, a...
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john boast
stuartboast
Jul 14, 2012 7:07 am
Hi Tuck  I had this transmission problem after the usual self generating lightning crash noises and it was the ALFYM455H AM filter which had gone - BAD...
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Geoff
general@...
Jul 14, 2012 7:36 am
I have no personal experience but based on internet research (since I'm interested in it myself) I have heard everything ranging from "it's no better than the...
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k5htb_de_travis
Jul 14, 2012 1:01 pm
I have both. IMHO, the 897 is better for EMCOMM because it has VHF and UHF capability, all mode. Travis K5HTB...
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tuck@...
tuck3461
Jul 14, 2012 6:25 pm
Thx, Stuart. Were you able to ascertain the filter was bad by tests? If so, what tests? Or did u just replace it? I thought this might be the issue but I dont...
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Steve Yates
aa5tb
Jul 14, 2012 7:49 pm
Hi Don, I've starting removing the bad filters and I have found two of them corroded like dead batteries. Probably Galvanic action due to the DC voltage...
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droberts_98
Jul 14, 2012 7:50 pm
Looking at the pictures of this cable online, it just looks like a regular stereo headphone cable except for one end is black and the other is read. Does...
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droberts_98
Jul 14, 2012 7:51 pm
Can't spell - obviously. I meant one end is black and the other is RED - not read... David...
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Rob Stampfli
restamp
Jul 14, 2012 9:00 pm
... Internal corrosion seems to a common failure mode of these ceramic filters given what I've read on this forum from those who have dissected them. The...
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Curt Givens
giveadurn
Jul 14, 2012 9:33 pm
David, I can't lay my hands on my drawing right this moment but no it's not just a stereo cable. There's a crossed connect internally. I think if you google...
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TIM BASS
tcbass61
Jul 14, 2012 9:53 pm
If you go to LDG web page they have a drawing of the Y-ACC Cable You can make your own....ie: LONGER You solder one wire from the ring to the tip.. Sorry I...
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J C
lastradioman
Jul 14, 2012 9:59 pm
I am having difficulties with a West Mountain Radio Rigblaster Plug & Play, HP desktop computer and FT897D. Adjusting the volume on the amplified computer...
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TIM BASS
tcbass61
Jul 14, 2012 10:09 pm
David The AT 100 should work just fine with the 897d The cable is red and black for 2 reasons.....red to radio....black to tuner There is one wire connected in...
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kb4qqj
Jul 14, 2012 10:36 pm
David, I guess my drawing and reply didn't make it through the 897 reflector. so I sent it direct. Did you get it? Randy_KB4QQJ...
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D.J.J. Ring, Jr.
djringjr
Jul 14, 2012 10:58 pm
No, it's not the same thing as a regular stereo headphone cable. The wires are reversed - here is a diagram: Red and Black mini telco plugs - notice the...
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Steve Yates
aa5tb
Jul 14, 2012 11:28 pm
Ron, I have already removed one filter and yes, it is a small through component. However, there are extremely small surface mount components very near the pins...
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N4DBR - David Roberts
droberts_98
Jul 15, 2012 3:09 am
Thanks for your help, everyone. I think I'll try and make the cable. I'm not that good at soldering, but I think I can do this. 73, N4DBR - David in Lenoir,...
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D.J.J. Ring, Jr.
djringjr
Jul 15, 2012 3:16 am
Hello Group: Some people just don't take a look at the files section of their group. I myself get stuck in the email program and don't want to use the browser...
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don_cele
Jul 15, 2012 7:49 am
The following is a copy of a reply Email that I have sent with attachments regarding information about the 857/897 filter problem. Gday, from down under "VK...
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Wayne
wayne_merry
Jul 15, 2012 8:00 am
Hi all, I started with one of these installed in my FT-817, and immediately wished for it in my FT-897 after that - so I got a second one and installed it. The...
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g8hul
Jul 15, 2012 9:49 am
Don Perhaps you could post the pdf into the files section of the Group, so that anyone may read it?? 73 Jeff G8HUL...
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Arturo valdes fauli
w2avf...
Jul 16, 2012 1:06 am
Thanks for all the advice Art w2avf ________________________________ From: Dennis <n8bmb1@...> To: FT897@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, July 8, 2012 6:29:00...
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Geoff
general@...
Jul 16, 2012 8:22 am
Thanks for the detail below Wayne, esp readability. My experience with the internal DSP is that while the background noise reduces it also muffles the audio...
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David Okrent
daoijo
Jul 16, 2012 2:47 pm
I bought the external in-line filter (GAP sells the BHI stuff in the US) with all the adjustments on the outside via knobs. I preferred that over the internal...
