Re: FT857 pc programming issue
Checked all of that...software is independent of baud rate...tried 3 different cabled.
I think it is the smd f1001 fuse Just found some info on this and remember this issue years ago Thanks Jack
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-------- Original message -------- From: MARK COLLINS <mgcollins@...> Date: 9/1/22 12:15 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [FT-857] FT857 pc programming issue
1. Baud rate of radio....as in the SW expects one Baud rate and you have another on the radio?
2. older programming cable. I had this happen recently.
3. What software are you using...this can also change what might be causing the issue.
On 09/01/2022 10:34 AM Jack W4GRJ <jack@...> wrote:
I picked up a used ft857, trying to program with pc but the radio fails when reading the radio.
I have programmed dozens of 857¡¯s over the years so it¡¯s not a setup issue.
I remember sometime back about a minor hardware failure which caused this problem
Hoping someone can help me with this
thanks
Jack
w4grj
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FT857 pc programming issue
I picked up a used ft857, trying to program with pc but the radio fails when reading the radio.
I have programmed dozens of 857¡¯s over the years so it¡¯s not a setup issue.
I remember sometime back about a minor hardware failure which caused this problem
Hoping someone can help me with this
thanks
Jack
w4grj
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Re: Switches bands when I PTT
I figured it out.? Had it on split frequency?
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Switches bands when I PTT
Not sure what function or what button I clicked but when I PTT the band switches.? How do I stop this from happening?
Thank you,
Pat
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Re: molex power connection question
Each connector in the molex connector is only rated for 15a so to make the 20a requirement of the 857 yausu paralleled the connections. On low continuous current modes like SSB you should be fine. High continuous current modes like digital modes could melt the connector. --
Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)
On August 28, 2022 1:52:14 PM MST, Jack Satterfield <jack@...> wrote:
I have a molex power cord with just one pos and neg wire connected.
The oem connector ( which i cannot find) has two pins to pos and two to neg?
Mine seems to work o.k. but wondering if anyone knows of issues running the radio with this connector
thanks
jack
w4grj
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Re: molex power connection question
One issue with the "Molex" connector is that is is not a Molex connector. It is a Japan Standard 6 pin power plug and there is a difference in the sizes of the connecting pins. This is one reason people have problems with these plugs so often. That and time and wear and tear takes? their toll.
I have made adapters to replace the 6 pin radio side with Anderson Power Poles and that would be a good answer if someone would step up to produce them.?
I have seen numerous instances of low power due to bad connections and voltage drop under load.?
Basically a pretty Mickey Mouse application of a small diameter pin and socket that easily loses tension with heating and removal and reconnections.
If you replace the pins look for the correct pins and not the "Close enough" Molex pins and sockets.
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Re: molex power connection question
i use power pole connectors
based on what you said¡i think the short answer is the oem connectors double the connections
for backup.
thanks
jack
w4grj
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Re: molex power connection question
If you are referring to common molex used to power hard drives ... you are pushing it.
Over the years there have been issues with "standard? " Yaesu power connector - not making sufficient contact
The results are noticeable - intermittent RF power output , and the connector gets? warm...
You can sometime see it on build-in source meter...
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Re: molex power connection question
"Molex" connectors were originally used for connection of equipment
such as low-voltage DC connections like rack power supplies, which would
normally plug and unplug only when the unit needed to be replaced
(repair).?
If? your857 is permanently left in the shack that should not be a
problem but if you are going to be used at home and taken out to your
car for mobile applications and/or portable use you will eventually have
damaged contacts.
"Emergency Organisations" like Raynet in UK, and the equivalent in
other countries recommend "Power Pole" connectors as a standard which
means that equipment can be swapped easily between applications
(different radios, different locations etc) and have several other
properties that make them ideal for us and also have almost unlimited
plug/unplug lives.? All of my equipment uses PowerPoles and I cut my 12v
leads on my 857 with an adapter with about 12 inches of wire from the
Molex to a PowerPole, which can then be plugged into my shack supply or
to a lead from my car battery -- or even into the car (or shack) of
another Raynet member.
?. . . but set up your adapter, plug it into the 857 before it starts giving problems !
Stu, G3OCR
On Sun, Aug 28, 2022 at 9:52 PM Jack Satterfield < jack@...> wrote: I have a molex power cord with just one pos and neg wire connected.
The oem connector ( which i cannot find) has two pins to pos and two to neg?
Mine seems to work o.k. but wondering if anyone knows of issues running the radio with this connector
thanks
jack
w4grj
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Sty Nutt, G3OCR
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molex power connection question
I have a molex power cord with just one pos and neg wire connected.
The oem connector ( which i cannot find) has two pins to pos and two to neg?
Mine seems to work o.k. but wondering if anyone knows of issues running the radio with this connector
thanks
jack
w4grj
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Re: 857D-HRD disconnection on 40 mts
#cat
Also try adding a random length of coax to your feedline (10-15 ft.). Also try looping the end of the feedline around a toriod core...? ?And don't forget the microphone cable..? I've solved RF issues by wrapping the end of the cable around a toroid...?
73,
Ron Jakubowski K2RJ?
Tab? S5e
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Re: 857D-HRD disconnection on 40 mts
#cat
Try a ground wire between the computer and the radios. I had a problem until I tied them together and the radios to ground.
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Re: 857D-HRD disconnection on 40 mts
#cat
Thank you Barron
But I am using it. Almost all the cable (Data and Power) is using looped beads?or single?beads. Still it is troubling. Any will carry on investigating. Hope can be done with it.
73s Regards VU2TE Unni
It has little to do with the SWR seen by the transceiver, but rather the RF in the shack. A few ferrites on the USB cable(s) and the CAT may help.
If you have one that you can make several loops through it increases the RF impeadance on the square, so make more than one turn if you can.
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Re: 857D-HRD disconnection on 40 mts
#cat
It has little to do with the SWR seen by the transceiver, but rather the RF in the shack. A few ferrites on the USB cable(s) and the CAT may help.
If you have one that you can make several loops through it increases the RF impeadance on the square, so make more than one turn if you can.
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Re: YT-100 Tuner Failed (apparently) - Need replacement Cable
Ron,
You were spot on!? It was the chip fuse.? ?I had terrific service from Yaesu in Los Angeles.? ? ?
Sent it in on July 19 and got it back fixed on August 16th.? ?VERY reasonably priced as well.?
Radio and YT-100 tuner work just fine again.?
They didn't even reset my programming.? ?All the memories are still there.?
Dennis N1TEN
San Diego, CA
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857D-HRD disconnection on 40 mts
#cat
Hai all
When I tune my 857 and with my LDG 1000 pro-II, ant. tuner on 40 mts (Only 40 mts) the software gets disconnected. The dig. interface used is Link-5 (BY make) with CH340 driver. I feel may be some RF leak, but could not find it find out.. Request suggessision. Ant used is a Di-Pole with 600 ohms ladder line (home brewed) fed to TX through a 6;1 and 1:1 UNUN. The ant when used with the tuner gives a godd (less than 1.3) SWR on all bands.
Thanking in advance
VU2TE
Unni
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Re: CAT cable recommendations
You can use my yc1-bt to do? a Bluetooth link from your radio... Take a look at www.ve2dx.com -- 73Richard VE2DXLead Designer and PresidentWWW.VE2DX.COM¡±From Canada 2 the World!¡±ve2dx@...
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Re: CAT cable recommendations
I use the DigiRig, works great!
KB8VUC
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On Aug 16, 2022, at 10:35 PM, ka0kaf@... wrote:
?Greetings,
You may look into the Yaesu SCU-17. It is compatible with the FT-8x7 series radios and provides both CAT control and sound card interface for FT8 and other data modes.
I've been using it with the FT-897 and FT-950 to good success. It comes with the USB cable to connect to the computer along with a cable for the CAT control and one for data.
Good luck
Jeff Maxwell, KA0KAF
On 8/15/2022 11:42 AM, Paul Braun wrote:
I¡¯d like to use my non-D 857 with HRD in the field. I¡¯ve found several cables online, but it¡¯s hard to judge actual quality from a web listing.
I turn to the hive mind here ¡ª what¡¯s the most popular cable? Will the RT Systems cable work with their programming software AND serve as a CAT cable with HRD?
Thanks.
Paul Braun WD9GCO
Anchor, Amateur Radio Newsline
Certified Music Junkie
"Never follow anyone. Be your own hero." -- Neil Peart
"Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Berthold Auerbach
"The Fountain of Youth is a state of mind" -- The Ides of March, "Age Before Beauty"
"Deep inside we're all the same." -- Dennis DeYoung/Styx
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Re: CAT cable recommendations
Greetings,
You may look into the Yaesu SCU-17.? It is compatible with the FT-8x7 series radios and provides both CAT control and sound card interface for FT8 and other data modes.
I've been using it with the FT-897 and FT-950 to good success. It comes with the USB cable to connect to the computer along with a cable for the CAT control and one for data.
Good luck
Jeff Maxwell, KA0KAF
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On 8/15/2022 11:42 AM, Paul Braun wrote: I¡¯d like to use my non-D 857 with HRD in the field. I¡¯ve found several cables online, but it¡¯s hard to judge actual quality from a web listing.
I turn to the hive mind here ¡ª what¡¯s the most popular cable? Will the RT Systems cable work with their programming software AND serve as a CAT cable with HRD?
Thanks.
Paul Braun WD9GCO
Anchor, Amateur Radio Newsline
Certified Music Junkie
"Never follow anyone. Be your own hero." -- Neil Peart
"Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Berthold Auerbach
"The Fountain of Youth is a state of mind" -- The Ides of March, "Age Before Beauty"
"Deep inside we're all the same." -- Dennis DeYoung/Styx
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Re: Resolution: Re: [FT-857] menu 59 missing RMT Option
Thanks Troy, Haven¡¯t had that problem (yet) but appreciate the info. ? ? Regards Albert VK3BQO ? ? ? ? ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of nw1b@...
Sent: Tuesday, 16 August 2022 6:40 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Resolution: Re: [FT-857] menu 59 missing RMT Option? The resolution to the missing RMT menu item in menu 59 was to do yet another total reset.? ?
? Thanks for the additional info. You're right, another reset may restore the RMT option (along with others that might be missing). ?Be sure you and the rig are at the same potential -- touch something metal before doing the reset. By the way, what prompted the factory reset in the first place?
On Aug 9, 2022, at 8:45 AM, nw1b@... wrote: ?As a follow up..... I've had this mic working on this radio with no issues.? I needed to do a factory reset and after I did I needed to set the radio back up again.? that is when I noticed I could not find the RMT option under the menu.
This radio is a 857D.??
I'm thinking that I should try to reset yet again.
I find no other cases out there where anyone has reported this issue.
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Jack W4GRJ
KB8 VUC