HI Rob, thank you very much for the
complementary information. Very useful.
Merci,
73 de Thierry
Le 25/06/2024 ¨¤ 11:54, rob_vk2mz via
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Hi Thierry,
The mike does not have up/down buttons or fast tune button. ?It
worked fine on my FT817, but without cutting the yellow wire, my
FT857 turned itself off and would not turn on again until I
disconnected the mike. To overcome this I had to cut the.yellow
wire.
The following copied from the net -
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without the up and down scan buttons, it managed to turn off my
radio upon connecting it to my radio, and not until the
microphone was disconnected, my radio would not turn back on.
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Hi Thierry,
The mike does not have up/down buttons or fast tune button. ?It worked fine on my FT817, but without cutting the yellow wire, my FT857 turned itself off and would not turn on again until I disconnected the mike. To overcome this I had to cut the.yellow wire.
The following copied from the net -
¡°³¾¾±³¦°ù´Ç±è³ó´Ç²Ô±ð without the up and down scan buttons, it managed to turn off my radio upon connecting it to my radio, and not until the microphone was disconnected, my radio would not turn back on.
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Consider DH8BQA BX-184, microphone that is enhanced replacement for MH-31. It is available as kit PCB replacement (45 EUR) but also is sold as kit that includes microphone housing (55 EUR).
It has better audio (including light compression) and built in audio memory keyer, ideal for long CQ calls especially in portable.
I have it for years and it really makes working portable much easier.
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On 24.6.2024. 02:08, Don DeGregori wrote: I have the FT-857D stored away awhile. Like to start using it
again. Looks like? I lost the original Yaesu mike.
Ebay has lots them. Which inexpensive one should pick? -- 73 de Pedja YT9TP
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Rob, will you be kind to share the link
about this article and the yellow wire ?
Thank you very much in advance,
Thierry
Le 24/06/2024 ¨¤ 11:17, rob_vk2mz via
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Read about MH-67A8J rlectret on eham and other groups - you must
cut the yellow wire inside the mike. ?Audio is good snd crisp,
cuts through unlike the muffled yaesu stock dynamic mike.
They ste Chinese copies, I use on both FT817 and FT857, heaps on
ebay for around ?US$20 or less.
See what others think but CUT the yellow wire. 73,
Rob VK2MZ
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Hank, That is some good information you shared with your link.
Thank you ,Adoni / KG5WHC
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On Jun 24, 2024, at 6:05?AM, Hank Lambert (KB4MTO) <hank@...> wrote:
? There are over 100 different settings on the 857/897. In my website, I have a table showing the default setting and my settings. It might give you a starting point. ? The first thing I would recommend is to do the ALC adjustment. It sets up your radio for your voice and your mic.? If you ever change your mic out, you will need to run it again. It¡¯s simple and quick. ? Let us know if you have any questions. ? ? 73, ? --Hank KB4MTO / TA5ZC
Some of the settings are specific to your use and voice. The 1st thing I would do is to
On June 23, 2024 10:02:33 PM EDT, "Adoni Poledicha via groups.io" <kg5whc@...> wrote: I have inherited a FT-857D. I have not messed with any radios for several years now, and I am wondering are there any special considerations with getting this radio powered up and running? Other the plugging in to power, grounding and connecting and tuning the antenna, are there any other connections, filters etc. that I need to be concerned with getting this radio operable? ? Your advice will be greatly appreciated it!
On Jun 23, 2024, at 8:45?PM, Don DeGregori <ddegreg1@...> wrote:
?Thanks. So it will work connected to the FT-857D?
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Re: How to assemble a Collins filter + Board for FT-857 and save $$$!!!
The Collins catalog has two filters with the same specs as the 250 hz filter,? except the bandwidth is 200 hz. They may be easier to find.? But is that too tight a bandwidth?
I have the 300Hz filter and the 2.3KHz SSB filter in the FT-857. I use this rig for POTA activity. I have a 500Hz filter in the FT-818 and FT-817.?
I'm a big fan of CW. This is my primary mode. Filters are great when the band is crowded. I like to ragchew. I'm on SSB maybe 5% of the time.
I hope that you find some filters and have fun!
Best 73, Jack?
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Read about MH-67A8J rlectret on eham and other groups - you must cut the yellow wire inside the mike. ?Audio is good snd crisp, cuts through unlike the muffled yaesu stock dynamic mike.
They ste Chinese copies, I use on both FT817 and FT857, heaps on ebay for around ?US$20 or less.
See what others think but CUT the yellow wire. 73,
Rob VK2MZ
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Re: How to assemble a Collins filter + Board for FT-857 and save $$$!!!
I have the 300Hz filter and the 2.3KHz SSB filter in the FT-857. I use this rig for POTA activity. I have a 500Hz filter in the FT-818 and FT-817.?
I'm a big fan of CW. This is my primary mode. Filters are great when the band is crowded. I like to ragchew. I'm on SSB maybe 5% of the time.
I hope that you find some filters and have fun!
Best 73, Jack?
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There are over 100 different settings on the 857/897. In my website, I have a table showing the default setting and my settings. It might give you a starting point. ? The first thing I would recommend is to do the ALC adjustment. It sets up your radio for your voice and your mic.? If you ever change your mic out, you will need to run it again. It¡¯s simple and quick. ? Let us know if you have any questions. ? ? 73, ? --Hank KB4MTO / TA5ZC
Some of the settings are specific to your use and voice. The 1st thing I would do is to
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On June 23, 2024 10:02:33 PM EDT, "Adoni Poledicha via groups.io" <kg5whc@...> wrote: I have inherited a FT-857D. I have not messed with any radios for several years now, and I am wondering are there any special considerations with getting this radio powered up and running? Other the plugging in to power, grounding and connecting and tuning the antenna, are there any other connections, filters etc. that I need to be concerned with getting this radio operable? ? Your advice will be greatly appreciated it!
On Jun 23, 2024, at 8:45?PM, Don DeGregori <ddegreg1@...> wrote:
?Thanks. So it will work connected to the FT-857D?
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MH-31A8J ?Ham Radio Outlet $45.95 in stock
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On Jun 23, 2024, at 10:01 PM, Mike <mike.vk6cb@...> wrote:
? I had same issue. Bought new one from eBay, fits fine and works but people say the audio is pretty rubbish. Not sure how to get an original Yaesu one which would probably be better. Mike Christie de VK6CB
On 24 Jun 2024, at 05:32, Don DeGregori via groups.io <ddegreg1@...> wrote:
?I have the FT-857D stored away awhile. Like to start using it
again. Looks like? I lost the original Yaesu mike.
Ebay has lots them. Which inexpensive one should pick?
W6RWN
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I had same issue. Bought new one from eBay, fits fine and works but people say the audio is pretty rubbish. Not sure how to get an original Yaesu one which would probably be better.
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On 24 Jun 2024, at 05:32, Don DeGregori via groups.io <ddegreg1@...> wrote: ?I have the FT-857D stored away awhile. Like to start using it
again. Looks like? I lost the original Yaesu mike.
Ebay has lots them. Which inexpensive one should pick?
W6RWN
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I have inherited a FT-857D. I have not messed with any radios for several years now, and I am wondering are there any special considerations with getting this radio powered up and running? Other the plugging in to power, grounding and connecting and tuning the antenna, are there any other connections, filters etc. that I need to be concerned with getting this radio operable? Your advice will be greatly appreciated it!
Adoni
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On Jun 23, 2024, at 8:45?PM, Don DeGregori <ddegreg1@...> wrote:
?Thanks. So it will work connected to the FT-857D?
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Thanks. So it will work connected to the FT-857D?
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Yaesu's standard stock mic is the MH-31. ?
73, Kent K9ZTV
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On Jun 23, 2024, at 7:33?PM, Don DeGregori <ddegreg1@...> wrote:
?I have the FT-857D stored away awhile. Like to start using it
again. Looks like? I lost the original Yaesu mike.
Ebay has lots them. Which inexpensive one should pick?
W6RWN
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I have the FT-857D stored away awhile. Like to start using it
again. Looks like? I lost the original Yaesu mike.
Ebay has lots them. Which inexpensive one should pick?
W6RWN
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Re: How to assemble a Collins filter + Board for FT-857 and save $$$!!!
Thanks. One way or another I will find one. Which filter did you use on your FT-857? I don' t do CW but I might find it useful if I decide to learn. I did build a bluetooth keyer with an Arduino board, wrote my own code, works great.
Sorry, but don't bother asking. They do not have any New Old Stock of Collins mechanical filters. I tried to find them years ago. I also work for Raytheon. I'm in the Collins Aerospace division. Our sister site in California closed that product line down years ago. I remember when it happened, and I was very dismayed.
Like the other guys on this post, I have created my own layout and I purchased PCB's through JLCPCB. The layout was simple enough. I purchased a group of 5 boards (unpopulated) and I paid about $4 total (with shipping). No kidding! I already had some raw CW mechanical filters that I purchased along the way over the years, and now they all have homes in my FT-817, FT-818, and FT-857. Good fun.
I would suggest that laying out your own PCB is a great learning opportunity for Hams. The software tools are all online for free. Board houses like JLCPCB do instant quoting when you upload your Gerber files. They take these small jobs to fill in around the margins of a panel which is running a commercial job. They make a little money on what would otherwise be scrap FR4 board, and they pass the savings along to small consumers like us. This works great for Makers, and the kids (ages 9 - 90) learning with Arduinos and etc.
I hope that you find some Collins mechanical filters out there.
Best 73, Jack
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Re: How to assemble a Collins filter + Board for FT-857 and save $$$!!!
Sorry, but don't bother asking. They do not have any New Old Stock of Collins mechanical filters. I tried to find them years ago. I also work for Raytheon. I'm in the Collins Aerospace division. Our sister site in California closed that product line down years ago. I remember when it happened, and I was very dismayed.
Like the other guys on this post, I have created my own layout and I purchased PCB's through JLCPCB. The layout was simple enough. I purchased a group of 5 boards (unpopulated) and I paid about $4 total (with shipping). No kidding! I already had some raw CW mechanical filters that I purchased along the way over the years, and now they all have homes in my FT-817, FT-818, and FT-857. Good fun.
I would suggest that laying out your own PCB is a great learning opportunity for Hams. The software tools are all online for free. Board houses like JLCPCB do instant quoting when you upload your Gerber files. They take these small jobs to fill in around the margins of a panel which is running a commercial job. They make a little money on what would otherwise be scrap FR4 board, and they pass the savings along to small consumers like us. This works great for Makers, and the kids (ages 9 - 90) learning with Arduinos and etc.
I hope that you find some Collins mechanical filters out there.
Best 73, Jack
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Re: How to assemble a Collins filter + Board for FT-857 and save $$$!!!
I found mine on a local auction site...
Very happy with it.
73,
Dick
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Re: FT 857D button problem
Just searched for this problem after experiencing this today as it was the first time plugging in cables to use WSJTx with this rig. I noticed the beep has the same pitch, but it sounds scratchy/not clear like before. I'll have to try unplugging the data cables and see if that helps.
Tim
K6TW
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