What kind of dummy load? Some have specific frequency ratings. My oil cooled Cantenna is listed to only 30Mhz. I have other dummy loads rated to 1000Mhz. I...
Hi. I am transmitting into a dummy load using 5 watts and AM. On all bands except 6 metres I am getting 1:1 swr. But on 6 metres I get 1.75:1 Any ideas? Many...
I have had an FT-897D since February. Now I am having a problem and am wondering whether it is the radio or something else. My call here is "ES1WST". Problem:...
Are you trying to make a directive array towards the ends of the dipole? You know that a 100 foot dipole on 50 MHz will be very directive, don't you? I'd...
My MFJ-945C Versa Tuner II refuses to properly tune a 100 foot dipole with 450 ohm open wire. In doing so my FT-897 freaks out. Do any of you have a...
It sounds like a hardware problem with the optical shaft encoder but like anything with a microprocessor in it, do a reboot before bringing out the soldering...
Hello All, My FT main dial is not functioning correctly. My question is: What kind of software corruption can result in the encoder not registering between...
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Hi guys, I have a three year old FT-897D. It is only putting out 60watts into a dummy load on 80m, 40m is 80watts, 20m is 110watts, 15m is 80watts, 10m is 50w....
Hello group. I have my MMB-20 that is unused in the box. All I did was open the parts bag, cause I thought about stationmountings my 897 but never did, because...
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I am using my FT897 for PSK RTTY etc with a 32bit computer and a Signalink interface and it performs admirably – but when I use a 64bit machine the DM780...
Brand New FT-897 used once to check out and then packed away. 100 Watt HF + 50 + 144 + 440 DSP Includes New FC-30 Antenna Tuner and Power Supply. Absolute MINT...
Ft897 for sale, essentially new with FC-30 Antenna Tuner, the two optional Collins mechanical filters installed, internal power supply, power cord and manual....
My ATAS120A is attached to my window sill by using a plate about 3" square (with SO259) and to gnd it I used the area under the window sill to put several...
Well, I've used both the Signalink USB and the Rigblaster p&p and have to say they both work fine once set up. With the SL you need the seperate cat cable (usb...
Hi Drew, These guys in the UK (you will pay less postage than I did :-) ) have everything you need and explain everything in great detail, including how to set...
Hello Drew, I can't speak on how much it might cost for you in Great Britain, but I can say that the setup I have works very well. I use the RIGBlaster Plug...
I use a Signalink USB from Tigertronics - plug and play.. Using an XP / SP3 single processor 2.4Ghx older PC with the latest version of free Ham Radio Deluxe. ...
Two leads will do the trick CT62 which can be found in various flavours - many have moved to USB versions because their computers have no serial and may have...
Greetings. Can anyone help with advice on how best to interface an FT897D to a PC for use with RTTY and PSK? I have tried the normal route of a spiders web of...
The CD-24 requires either a 12 volt power supply with the same connector that is on radio power cord or the PA-26B 24 volt AC powered wall charger to charge...
