Alex, 1 dB is by definition the minimum amount the ear can hear. 3 dB is often the difference between no contact and a solid contact. EACH and every dB counts...
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w4yj1948
May 12, 2013 4:07 am
OK Thank you! Steve...
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D.J.J. Ring, Jr.
djringjr
May 12, 2013 10:16 am
It could also be THEIR poor quality overmodulating flat-topping signals, don't overlook that. 73 DR ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Carl
vk3emf
May 12, 2013 10:28 am
All explained here: http://www.nrcdxas.org/GYDXA/ Cheers, Carl VK3EMF From: FT897@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FT897@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex Netherton ...
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n2znc
May 12, 2013 2:27 pm
Hi Eric, A bunch of us get together and operate portable on Staten Island when the weather holds out. We use Ft-897D , FT857D with buddypoles, Superantenna...
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Pete
odyssey57010
May 12, 2013 5:18 pm
By any chance is your AGC turned off (multi-function row "L")? I've accidentally turned that off and it results in significant splatter on strong signals. ...
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ka9p
zf2scka9p
May 14, 2013 12:58 am
I'll second that! I've dragged mine all over, to a lot of beaches especially, it's never given me a bit of trouble, and it's still on it's original set of...
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dmaley88
May 14, 2013 3:22 pm
One of my main interests is in MW DXing of graveyard stations. Anyone have ... I never tried MW DX'ing on my 897 so I checked. OH My, it's a mess. Here's the...
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ericbnyc
May 14, 2013 9:35 pm
Is anyone familiar with the Superantenna Mp1d with the 897D in a mobile scenario? It was recommended to me by a salesperson at Ham Radio Outlet as a good cross...
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txiceman1
May 15, 2013 11:45 am
You do have to rember that the 897D is not a $5000 plus radio and is rather compact...so somethings are not included and it has some limits. Ken...
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mikep_n4mep
May 15, 2013 12:00 pm
This is a follow up to my post #36043. Anybody have any experience with interfacing the Unified Micro SCI-6 to the 897D? I got the SCI-6 kit and put it...
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Cssio Giacon
crgiacon
May 15, 2013 12:12 pm
http://worthycreations.countocram.com/likeit.php?rmuej782enqstp crgiacon Cssio Giacon ************ Proof by vigorous handwaving: Because that's the way it's...
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ericbnyc
May 15, 2013 12:41 pm
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Joel
grayhorse89
May 15, 2013 1:09 pm
If the target market was for SWL's and Grandmothers that want to listen to an AM station back home at night that plays that special bluegrass music it might...
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dmaley88
May 15, 2013 3:33 pm
Agree........
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John Silberman
FearlessAviator
May 15, 2013 4:41 pm
Graveyard station is a play on the old Graveyard shift. 2AM to 8AM. At this time of night you can SW DX AM stations from around the country and world. I can...
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John Murphy
jonn7411
May 15, 2013 5:14 pm
It was the first antenna I used mobile with the 897 mounted in the truck, with the LDG897 tuner mounted alongside the radio. I basically kept the antenna tuned...
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Craig
kc0kp
May 17, 2013 1:13 pm
I have not had experience with that particular interface. I have built many interfaces. There are two grounds on the cable you bought. One is the data ground...
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Craig
kc0kp
May 17, 2013 1:23 pm
I am not sure that it is a design deficiency of the 897. I think it is a deficiency of the stuff hanging off the back of it. I just used an FT857 in an...
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w4fjt
May 17, 2013 2:48 pm
The "graveyard" frequencies on medium wave are specifically 1230,1240,1340,1400,1450, & 1490 kHz. They are called that by MW DXers because there are about 150...
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Alex Netherton
danetherton2000
May 18, 2013 1:25 pm
I see antenna analyzers as an unnecessary cost, as I have for most of my life been chronically short of funds. A properly designed antenna should work...
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Alex Netherton
danetherton2000
May 18, 2013 1:27 pm
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Alex Netherton
danetherton2000
May 18, 2013 1:28 pm
Is this one even a HAM? ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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n2znc
May 18, 2013 3:00 pm
Partially correct if you want to risk your radio. Antenna analyzers do more than simply tell you the swr on an antenna. If there is a problem with your...
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n2znc
May 18, 2013 3:17 pm
Hi Eric, A couple of guys from our club have one and we have played with it in the field. The MP1 is a great little antenna and easy to use. A meter is great...
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Jason Turning
jturning
May 18, 2013 5:49 pm
You can tune the MP1 without an antenna analyzer though its more of a pain. You have to take SWR readings at the ends of the band to figure out where the ...
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Alex Netherton
danetherton2000
May 19, 2013 2:59 am
I do agree with you, that a ham station can utilize many tools; oscilloscope, antenna analyzer, grid dip meter, and many many more. Unfortunately, I have...
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embark999
3:52 pm
I think what I am looking for is a 8 pole 4 position, 20 amp rotary, or slide switch. I'm designing a go box with 4 options for powering it and want them to...
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Patrick Ouellette
kb8pym
4:24 pm
... Maybe something like http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electric-Welding-Machine-2-Poles-3-8-Position-Changeover-Switch-380V-40A-/321057920727 73 - Pat NE4PO...
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embark999
4:54 pm
Pat Thanks! That’s close! I don’t think the “2 pole” will work. The 4 power sources are separate, hence I have to switch both legs of each source to...
