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Re: FT857 remote operation?

 

I use Chrome Remote Desktop for my TS480 remote operation... Works great and free.
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Ron, K2RJ?
Re: FT857 remote operation?

 

Rigpi is another option.
Martyn?
M0TEB?
Re: Yaesu FT-857 and 897 remote operation?

 

Can ordinary STP CAT-6a cable be just plugged in to the RJ-45 jack?

/s/ Richard
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On Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 9:50?AM Tom Horne via <hornetd=[email protected]> wrote:
There is an undocumented control pathway for the FT-857 and FT-897. The
radio can be controlled by command signals received through the
microphone jack once the menu 59 setting for the microphone is set to
CAT.? This may be useful to people devising mobile control settings for
the FT-857. There are several schemes posted on line for making use of
the microphone jack in a variety of ways to receive serial commands to
control various functions of the radio.

Tom Horne
Re: Yaesu FT-857 and 897 remote operation?

 

There is an undocumented control pathway for the FT-857 and FT-897. The radio can be controlled by command signals received through the microphone jack once the menu 59 setting for the microphone is set to CAT.? This may be useful to people devising mobile control settings for the FT-857. There are several schemes posted on line for making use of the microphone jack in a variety of ways to receive serial commands to control various functions of the radio.

Tom Horne
Re: FT857 remote operation?

 

Look in to a device called a remoterig.
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Its a set of 2 boxes, one goes at the radio and one goes at the remote site with the head unit, mic, speaker etc and the boxes handle the rest.
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They are spendy but worth it. I travel for a living, and have this setup for my ts2000 and it works great.
Re: FT857 remote operation?

 

How does one download FTBCAT? I found it on a site, but everything I clicked that said DOWNLOAD would download something else, not FTBCAT. I hate it when people do that.

Zack W9SZ

On Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 8:54?AM Jeff Steinkamp via <jksteinkamp=[email protected]> wrote:
Yes, it can be done.? First you will need a computer at you sons house that is connected to the 857 via the CAT interface so you can control the radios functions. I have a nifty CAT program called FTBCAT that works great with the 857

Your computer at you residence is connected to the remote computer via any of the remote desktop application out there.? RealVNC Viewer is one such application.? OneMachine is another.

To get the audio back and forth between machines will require an audio server that you can connect to.? There are a number of those out there, some are free and others are commercial ones that require you to purchase.? Ideally you would want one that supports PTT signals, however, with whatever CAT softare you are running to control the radio, usually will have a button that will activate teh PTT.

Jeff K. Steinkamp (N7YG)
Tucson, AZ
Scud Missile Coordinates
N32.2319 W110.8477


------ Original Message ------
From "Joe W4HH NAQCC #3938 via " <lecontejoe@...>
Date 12/9/2024 21:57:36
Subject [FT-857] FT857 remote operation?

Is there a plug-and-play method, system, or device available for the FT857?
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I'm moving from a home we built 17 years ago on a rural 5 acre plot into an apartment in a small city.
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My son lives 10 miles away on 10 acres.? We have measured a couple of locations for trap 80-10 or 80-40-20 dipoles.
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I want to put my FT 857 in his workshop, connected through a remote device to his wifi and then connected to my end through the Internet so I sit in the apartment and operate the FT857.
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At my age, I'm just not into spending days tweaking this and that and the other . . . just looking for a simple plug-and-play interface . . . fi such a thing exists.
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Thanks.
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Re: FT857 remote operation?

 

Yes, it can be done.? First you will need a computer at you sons house that is connected to the 857 via the CAT interface so you can control the radios functions. I have a nifty CAT program called FTBCAT that works great with the 857

Your computer at you residence is connected to the remote computer via any of the remote desktop application out there.? RealVNC Viewer is one such application.? OneMachine is another.

To get the audio back and forth between machines will require an audio server that you can connect to.? There are a number of those out there, some are free and others are commercial ones that require you to purchase.? Ideally you would want one that supports PTT signals, however, with whatever CAT softare you are running to control the radio, usually will have a button that will activate teh PTT.

Jeff K. Steinkamp (N7YG)
Tucson, AZ
Scud Missile Coordinates
N32.2319 W110.8477


------ Original Message ------
From "Joe W4HH NAQCC #3938 via groups.io" <lecontejoe@...>
Date 12/9/2024 21:57:36
Subject [FT-857] FT857 remote operation?

Is there a plug-and-play method, system, or device available for the FT857?
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I'm moving from a home we built 17 years ago on a rural 5 acre plot into an apartment in a small city.
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My son lives 10 miles away on 10 acres.? We have measured a couple of locations for trap 80-10 or 80-40-20 dipoles.
?
I want to put my FT 857 in his workshop, connected through a remote device to his wifi and then connected to my end through the Internet so I sit in the apartment and operate the FT857.
?
At my age, I'm just not into spending days tweaking this and that and the other . . . just looking for a simple plug-and-play interface . . . fi such a thing exists.
?
Thanks.
?
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Re: FT857 remote operation?

 

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Check android app called pRXTX..free version and paid version...( paid version about $2-$5
That with a cheap Bluetooth dongle ( aprox $15-20 on ebay) will work on any Android device...works with MANY models and makes of radios....including ft-816 818,897 857..AND ft-991a. Look for a video on you tube

Dave


-------- Original message --------
From: "vironpayne via groups.io" <vironpayne@...>
Date: 12/10/24 2:04 AM (GMT-06:00)
Subject: Re: [FT-857] FT857 remote operation?

I am not aware of any plug and play devices for a Yeasu FT-857D. It can be done, but it would take a more sauv¨¦e technical person to pull it off.


On Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 2:03, Joe? W4HH? NAQCC #3938 via groups.io
<lecontejoe@...> wrote:
Is there a plug-and-play method, system, or device available for the FT857?
?
I'm moving from a home we built 17 years ago on a rural 5 acre plot into an apartment in a small city.
?
My son lives 10 miles away on 10 acres.? We have measured a couple of locations for trap 80-10 or 80-40-20 dipoles.
?
I want to put my FT 857 in his workshop, connected through a remote device to his wifi and then connected to my end through the Internet so I sit in the apartment and operate the FT857.
?
At my age, I'm just not into spending days tweaking this and that and the other . . . just looking for a simple plug-and-play interface . . . fi such a thing exists.
?
Thanks.
?
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Re: FT857 remote operation?

 

I am not aware of any plug and play devices for a Yeasu FT-857D. It can be done, but it would take a more sauv¨¦e technical person to pull it off.


On Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 2:03, Joe? W4HH? NAQCC #3938 via groups.io
<lecontejoe@...> wrote:
Is there a plug-and-play method, system, or device available for the FT857?
?
I'm moving from a home we built 17 years ago on a rural 5 acre plot into an apartment in a small city.
?
My son lives 10 miles away on 10 acres.? We have measured a couple of locations for trap 80-10 or 80-40-20 dipoles.
?
I want to put my FT 857 in his workshop, connected through a remote device to his wifi and then connected to my end through the Internet so I sit in the apartment and operate the FT857.
?
At my age, I'm just not into spending days tweaking this and that and the other . . . just looking for a simple plug-and-play interface . . . fi such a thing exists.
?
Thanks.
?
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FT857 remote operation?

 

Is there a plug-and-play method, system, or device available for the FT857?
?
I'm moving from a home we built 17 years ago on a rural 5 acre plot into an apartment in a small city.
?
My son lives 10 miles away on 10 acres.? We have measured a couple of locations for trap 80-10 or 80-40-20 dipoles.
?
I want to put my FT 857 in his workshop, connected through a remote device to his wifi and then connected to my end through the Internet so I sit in the apartment and operate the FT857.
?
At my age, I'm just not into spending days tweaking this and that and the other . . . just looking for a simple plug-and-play interface . . . fi such a thing exists.
?
Thanks.
?
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Re: Atas120a

 

Drilled mine an added a spring.
troy
ke4ska
Re: Atas120a

 

Thanks John.? I think that is what I will do as well.
Andrew KD5CQ?

On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 5:28?PM John via <ve3kkqve3kkq=[email protected]> wrote:
I drilled


On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 3:15?PM Andrew Bounds via <abounds5=[email protected]> wrote:
I was able to loosen the screws based on Ted's reply (Thanks Ted).? However, the Larsen replacement whip is slightly "thicker" and I can't insert it in the top of the Atas.? Any suggestions.? I can grind the whip slightly or drill the Atas hole slightly.? I'm leaning towards the drill unless that's an issue.


On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 3:06?PM John via <ve3kkqve3kkq=[email protected]> wrote:
Can guess at the size, 2.5 to 4mm. I replaced my whip years ago with an "as-is out of the package" Larsen VHF whip, lost V/UHF which I didn't use at the time but the HF just seemed a bit better and if you want to keep V/UHF, trim the Larsen whip.

Oh, if you have one of the Comet or Diamond you may have the correct sized Allen key.

Hope this helps even just a little bit.

John
VE7KKQ

On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 1:14?PM Andrew Bounds via <abounds5=[email protected]> wrote:
I need to replace the whip on my Atas120a. There are two screws holding the whip in place.? Can anyone tell me what size wrench I need in order to loosen the screws.
Thanks
Andrew KD5CQ?
Re: Atas120a

 

I drilled


On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 3:15?PM Andrew Bounds via <abounds5=[email protected]> wrote:
I was able to loosen the screws based on Ted's reply (Thanks Ted).? However, the Larsen replacement whip is slightly "thicker" and I can't insert it in the top of the Atas.? Any suggestions.? I can grind the whip slightly or drill the Atas hole slightly.? I'm leaning towards the drill unless that's an issue.


On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 3:06?PM John via <ve3kkqve3kkq=[email protected]> wrote:
Can guess at the size, 2.5 to 4mm. I replaced my whip years ago with an "as-is out of the package" Larsen VHF whip, lost V/UHF which I didn't use at the time but the HF just seemed a bit better and if you want to keep V/UHF, trim the Larsen whip.

Oh, if you have one of the Comet or Diamond you may have the correct sized Allen key.

Hope this helps even just a little bit.

John
VE7KKQ

On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 1:14?PM Andrew Bounds via <abounds5=[email protected]> wrote:
I need to replace the whip on my Atas120a. There are two screws holding the whip in place.? Can anyone tell me what size wrench I need in order to loosen the screws.
Thanks
Andrew KD5CQ?
Re: Atas120a

 

OEM whips are (or used to be) available through Yaesu dealers for the ATAS antennas. I would assume they still are since the ATAS-120 is still in production.

73,
Kent
K9ZTV

On Dec 3, 2024, at 4:15?PM, Andrew Bounds via groups.io <abounds5@...> wrote:

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I was able to loosen the screws based on Ted's reply (Thanks Ted). However, the Larsen replacement whip is slightly "thicker" and I can't insert it in the top of the Atas. Any suggestions. I can grind the whip slightly or drill the Atas hole slightly. I'm leaning towards the drill unless that's an issue.
Re: Atas120a

 

I was able to loosen the screws based on Ted's reply (Thanks Ted).? However, the Larsen replacement whip is slightly "thicker" and I can't insert it in the top of the Atas.? Any suggestions.? I can grind the whip slightly or drill the Atas hole slightly.? I'm leaning towards the drill unless that's an issue.


On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 3:06?PM John via <ve3kkqve3kkq=[email protected]> wrote:
Can guess at the size, 2.5 to 4mm. I replaced my whip years ago with an "as-is out of the package" Larsen VHF whip, lost V/UHF which I didn't use at the time but the HF just seemed a bit better and if you want to keep V/UHF, trim the Larsen whip.

Oh, if you have one of the Comet or Diamond you may have the correct sized Allen key.

Hope this helps even just a little bit.

John
VE7KKQ

On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 1:14?PM Andrew Bounds via <abounds5=[email protected]> wrote:
I need to replace the whip on my Atas120a. There are two screws holding the whip in place.? Can anyone tell me what size wrench I need in order to loosen the screws.
Thanks
Andrew KD5CQ?
Re: Atas120a

 

Can guess at the size, 2.5 to 4mm. I replaced my whip years ago with an "as-is out of the package" Larsen VHF whip, lost V/UHF which I didn't use at the time but the HF just seemed a bit better and if you want to keep V/UHF, trim the Larsen whip.

Oh, if you have one of the Comet or Diamond you may have the correct sized Allen key.

Hope this helps even just a little bit.

John
VE7KKQ


On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 1:14?PM Andrew Bounds via <abounds5=[email protected]> wrote:
I need to replace the whip on my Atas120a. There are two screws holding the whip in place.? Can anyone tell me what size wrench I need in order to loosen the screws.
Thanks
Andrew KD5CQ?
Re: Atas120a

 

The Allen wrench that came with my ATAS 120A measures 3.0 mm or 0.11 in. Ted KE4NBB
Atas120a

 

I need to replace the whip on my Atas120a. There are two screws holding the whip in place.? Can anyone tell me what size wrench I need in order to loosen the screws.
Thanks
Andrew KD5CQ?
Re: FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios

 
Edited

Oh wow! My mistake!!
I for some reason thought he was.? My apologies to him and all.
¡°The rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated¡±? LOL
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And a big Thanks to Bob for making his software free!!!
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Thanks for the correction
Dwight
Re: FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios

 

That's nice to know. I chatted with him many moons ago after purchasing his software for my 857D and 897D. It wasn't a software problem, just a nice conversation.

73,
--Hank
KB4MTO / TA5ZC


On November 14, 2024 4:30:25 AM EST, "Richard via groups.io" <generallyrestless@...> wrote:
Hi All.
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Bob, G4HFQ is not silent key.? He lives locally to me and frequently walks past my front door.? He has, however, stopped writing software and no longer feels able to offer support.
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All the best

Richard Ferguson
M0RBF
--Hank Lambert
KB4MTO / TA5ZC
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