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Re: Another newbie question - programming frequencies
Although technically possible your amateur rig, FT 857, will never be permitted to Tx on those commercial frequencies, sorry, you will need a commercially approved radio. -- Compton VK2HRX Sydney,
By Compton · #52094 ·
Re: Another newbie question - programming frequencies
Yes, I have all sorts of frequencies programmed into mine via CHIRP. LF NDB's, broadcast band, various shortwave stations, the local NOAA weather on 162.55 MHz, etc. They all work fine. 73, Zack W9SZ
By Zack Widup · #52093 ·
Re: Another newbie question - programming frequencies
You can certainly program those frequencies, although it will not transmit o nthose without a modification to open up the transmit.? Just program them like a regular frequency as it has 500 Khz to 30
By Jeff Steinkamp · #52092 ·
Another newbie question - programming frequencies
Is it possible to program non HAM frequencies into an 857 using something like CHIRP? In Australia we have HF networks which cater for remote area 4WD travel. They license frequencies off the
By David VK2DHV · #52091 ·
Re: FT-857 power connector
Hullo Zack, Most interesting. I've read the suggestions posted thus far. A thought, simply because a connector works on the FT-897 you have, and works with one doesn't mean that it hasn't adjusted
By John D Erskine VE7MHI VA7OTC · #52090 ·
flashing screen
A couple of times my FT-897 flashes the frequency and mode portion of the screen.? If I power off and on, it clears.? The frequency displayed is a random HF frequency. This has happened when I was
By Steve Lenaghan · #52089 ·
Re: Spurious transmission on 6m
I have opened the unit, and re-tightened all the bolts that hold the PCB's Most seemed OK, but some could be turned a little. Tested it, and until now (2 days) I haven't seen the fault re-appearing,
By Peter Van Baarle · #52088 ·
Re: Spurious transmission on 6m
I experienced a similar situation where the ALC display would max out on 6m when operating digital modes and the supply voltage displayed on the rig would drop to approx 9 volts, but the voltage
By Rob VE3RXH · #52087 ·
Re: Spurious transmission on 6m
Thanks all, Will give it a try next week. I will post results when done 73 Peter/PA3FQH
By Peter Van Baarle · #52086 ·
Re: Spurious transmission on 6m
I remember this issue coming up on the group from time to time, over the years.? So far as I remember, it's usually caused by a loose screw holding the PCB to the chassis which isn't making good
By Darrel, aa7fv · #52085 ·
Re: FT-857 power connector
One has to wonder why the connector is made and broken apart so much that this wear takes place. Andersons were installed at the opposite end so that there was minimal need to make and break the
By John · #52084 ·
Re: Spurious transmission on 6m
I seem to recall that one way to do something about this is to open up the rig, then clean all the grounding points for the circuit boards, tighten all the screws securing the cct boards or improve
By John · #52083 ·
Re: Spurious transmission on 6m
It is known that the 857 tents to have spurious oscillations once in a while. I think it is a feedback from the filters into the first stages of the RF generation. What I suggest is: - remove top and
By David · #52082 ·
Re: FT-857 power connector
Howdy! I've got an 857d, and the connector on the radio side of my power plug had a similar issue; turns out that the metal pins inside the plastic connector weren't fully seated because they'd worn
By Daniel · #52081 ·
Spurious transmission on 6m
Hello All, Since a couple of days I have an annoying problem when operating 6m, I have the power output limited to 30W, but sometimes I see the A-meter of my PSU going all the way up while
By Peter Van Baarle · #52080 ·
Re: FT-857 power connector
It's your rig, carry-on... John VE7KKQ
By John · #52079 ·
Re: FT-857 power connector
I want to be able to restore the rig to its original condition if I sell it. 73, Zack W9SZ
By Zack Widup · #52078 ·
Re: FT-857 power connector
Why would you open the rig to replace the power leads??? Just cut the connector off and crimp on the Andersons, you are making more work for yourself and you will need a high wattage soldering iron
By John · #52077 ·
Re: FT-857 power connector
I haven't had the radio open yet, but if it's not too difficult, I could unsolder the wires to the connector and replace them with wires ending in Powerpoles (which is what I planned on using,
By Zack Widup · #52076 ·
Re: FT-857 power connector
Definitely replace the "Molexes" or add Andersons if they are okay.? It's a common problem and I left the original connectors when I bought mine, but cut the lead short and added Andersons when I
By Stu Nutt · #52075 ·