Tone and frequency correct?? Sometimes repeaters have different tones for transmist and recieve.? Or not one at all.
K4AXX
On Saturday, May 7, 2022, 03:16:10 PM EDT, AB9NN - Jon Kreski <jkreski@...> wrote:
I have a 14 year old FT-857d radio that I use as a base station radio.? I have a high gain omni-directional antenna up at 50 feet on a mast with LMR-400 coasx inbetween.? There is a repeater that is about 30 miles away.? It is linked to a number of other repeaters in the state.? On receive I get an S9 meter reading.? I can hear the repeater just fine but can't raise the repeater.? I have checked the tone several times and know it is right. I had raised the repeater once out of many many attempts.? I am wondering - my meter on transmit shows me transmitting a full 50 watts on 2 meters.? Does that necessarily mean what the output of the radio is?? Would a watt meter on the coax show me anything different if at the radio?? I am really scratching my head as to why I get a strong receive on the repeater but can't raise it 99% of the time.? Strangely there is a repeater in NW WI that is about 60 miles away and I can easily raise that repeater.? Thoughts...? sounding like a rookie but I got my license back in 2006 and am an Extra Class operator.? Thanks!? I have brought this to the attention of those that control the repeater in question and they swear there is nothing wrong with it and that it is not receive challenged.
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Besides just having the right tone freq. selected, are you certain that TONE function is indeed enabled?
Mike
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-------- Original message -------- From: Jeff Steinkamp <n7yg@...> Date: 5/7/22 12:38 PM (GMT-07:00) Subject: Re: [FT-857] Power Output Question #fm #signal
It sound to me like the tone encoder on
the repeater end may not be setup correctly, assuming you have no
problem with other repeaters that have tone access. AB9NN -
Jon Kreski wrote on 5/7/2022 12:16:I have a 14
year old FT-857d radio that I use as a base station radio.? I have a
high gain omni-directional antenna up at 50 feet on a mast with LMR-400
coasx inbetween.? There is a repeater that is about 30 miles away.? It
is linked to a number of other repeaters in the state.? On receive I get
an S9 meter reading.? I can hear the repeater just fine but can't raise
the repeater.? I have checked the tone several times and know it is
right. I had raised the repeater once out of many many attempts.? I am
wondering - my meter on transmit shows me transmitting a full 50 watts
on 2 meters.? Does that necessarily mean what the output of the radio
is?? Would a watt meter on the coax show me anything different if at the
radio?? I am really scratching my head as to why I get a strong receive
on the repeater but can't raise it 99% of the time.? Strangely there is
a repeater in NW WI that is about 60 miles away and I can easily raise
that repeater.? Thoughts...? sounding like a rookie but I got my license
back in 2006 and am an Extra Class operator.? Thanks!? I have brought
this to the attention of those that control the repeater in question and
they swear there is nothing wrong with it and that it is not receive
challenged.
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Jeff K. Steinkamp (N7YG)
Tucson, AZ
Scud Missile Coordinates
N32.2319 W110.8477
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It sound to me like the tone encoder on
the repeater end may not be setup correctly, assuming you have no
problem with other repeaters that have tone access.
AB9NN -
Jon Kreski wrote on 5/7/2022 12:16:
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I have a 14
year old FT-857d radio that I use as a base station radio.? I have a
high gain omni-directional antenna up at 50 feet on a mast with LMR-400
coasx inbetween.? There is a repeater that is about 30 miles away.? It
is linked to a number of other repeaters in the state.? On receive I get
an S9 meter reading.? I can hear the repeater just fine but can't raise
the repeater.? I have checked the tone several times and know it is
right. I had raised the repeater once out of many many attempts.? I am
wondering - my meter on transmit shows me transmitting a full 50 watts
on 2 meters.? Does that necessarily mean what the output of the radio
is?? Would a watt meter on the coax show me anything different if at the
radio?? I am really scratching my head as to why I get a strong receive
on the repeater but can't raise it 99% of the time.? Strangely there is
a repeater in NW WI that is about 60 miles away and I can easily raise
that repeater.? Thoughts...? sounding like a rookie but I got my license
back in 2006 and am an Extra Class operator.? Thanks!? I have brought
this to the attention of those that control the repeater in question and
they swear there is nothing wrong with it and that it is not receive
challenged.
--
Jeff K. Steinkamp (N7YG)
Tucson, AZ
Scud Missile Coordinates
N32.2319 W110.8477
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I have a 14 year old FT-857d radio that I use as a base station radio.? I have a high gain omni-directional antenna up at 50 feet on a mast with LMR-400 coasx inbetween.? There is a repeater that is about 30 miles away.? It is linked to a number of other repeaters in the state.? On receive I get an S9 meter reading.? I can hear the repeater just fine but can't raise the repeater.? I have checked the tone several times and know it is right. I had raised the repeater once out of many many attempts.? I am wondering - my meter on transmit shows me transmitting a full 50 watts on 2 meters.? Does that necessarily mean what the output of the radio is?? Would a watt meter on the coax show me anything different if at the radio?? I am really scratching my head as to why I get a strong receive on the repeater but can't raise it 99% of the time.? Strangely there is a repeater in NW WI that is about 60 miles away and I can easily raise that repeater.? Thoughts...? sounding like a rookie but I got my license back in 2006 and am an Extra Class operator.? Thanks!? I have brought this to the attention of those that control the repeater in question and they swear there is nothing wrong with it and that it is not receive challenged.
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Re: Wanted: FT857 Remote head Bracket.
Thank you David, RAO472500 is exactly what I shall order. Pat kc2rnn
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Re: Wanted: FT857 Remote head Bracket.
On Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM, Pasquale Lombardi wrote:
Thank you David.
The part number you supplied/suggest (Part # RA0472500) is used to mount
the FT-857D Transceiver, the *radio* itself.
I need the bracket to mount the
"FT857 *Remote head*".
I do see that Radio World in the UK has one and I will call them Monday.
I'll also try Yaesu in the US.
Thanks again David,
Pat in USA
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Pat, I was not incorrect. The "MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET" is part # MMB-82. The "REMOTE MOUNT" is #RA0472500, as I've indicated. Photos of each are attached. I have purchased several of them over the years directly from Yaesu, very reasonably priced, and no overseas shipping or crazy dealer markup ($15 BEFORE shipping from UK!). You can choose your own path, but I suggest you call Yaesu in California on the next business day and get the real answers. Best of Luck, David / N2PQW
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Re: Wanted: FT857 Remote head Bracket.
Thank you David. The part number you supplied/suggest?(Part # RA0472500)?is used to mount the?FT-857D Transceiver, the radio itself. I need the bracket to mount the? "FT857 Remote head". I do see that Radio World in the UK has one and I will call them Monday. I'll also try Yaesu in the US. Thanks again David, Pat in USA .
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Re: Wanted: FT857 Remote head Bracket.
Pat,
Some interesting suggestions so far, but I can't imagine anything easier than ordering one (or two!) from Yaesu in California.
Part # RA0472500
Last time I checked, they were less than $2 US each, plus postage. It's the real thing.
Voice Tel # 714-827-7600 Option 4
Cheers,
David / N2PQW
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Re: Wanted: FT857 Remote head Bracket.
These work for me on my mobile 857.
https://www.lidomounts.com/web-page.html
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Re: Power On current draw with radio set to low power
The question is based on a piece from Remote Rig hardware that I read a while back, that suggested using a 2nd power supply for to power the remote rig hardware due to the inrush current at power on and how others had issues with the remote rig hardware at the radio resetting at power on.? I don't plan on using it in this manner but thought it was a good question, I could not see so many using it for portable / qrp use if this was actually the case.
Robert
On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 07:30:39 PM EDT, JD Erskine VA7OTC via groups.io <va7otc@...> wrote:
On 2022.04.25 1909, rkstratt@... wrote: > Radio is still sitting in the box and I've not done a lot with it other > than replace the filters, chop off the power connector and replace it > with power poles. Made an adapter to ground the brown wire to make it > fire up in a low power mode. I've read several times about when it > powers on it draws 20+ amps, is that the case if you have it set to a > QRP power setting or just the brown wire grounded ?? Thinking about > taking it on a cruise in cruise and how big of a power supply I might > need if I'm thinking QRP ops. Hullo R., While the title and original thrust of this piece is that of HF rigs on battery power, enough related information that may be useful is presented here. To whit, one may infer from the notes and table what current capability of a power supply may satisfy a given output power setting. I can't find an index or landing page for this site (perhaps he only uses it as a repository) however here is a direct link to the piece. There are other interesting articles or notes there. 73, John VA7OTC
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Re: Wanted: FT857 Remote head Bracket.
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On Apr 27, 2022 2:09 AM, Martyn Bell <martyn@...> wrote: I have a Geeetech A30 3d printer, a few years old but generally quite good. Never had much success with ABS and something I printed in PLA for the car didn't hold its shape long in the hot sun.
To be honest a 3d printer is almost a must have for anyone into construction hobbies.
I didn't realise just how much I needed it until I got it - lol.
Loads of amateur stuff from Morse keys to brackets etc.
Martyn?
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Re: Wanted: FT857 Remote head Bracket.
I have a Geeetech A30 3d printer, a few years old but generally quite good. Never had much success with ABS and something I printed in PLA for the car didn't hold its shape long in the hot sun.
To be honest a 3d printer is almost a must have for anyone into construction hobbies.
I didn't realise just how much I needed it until I got it - lol.
Loads of amateur stuff from Morse keys to brackets etc.
Martyn?
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Re: Power On current draw with radio set to low power
On 2022.04.25 1909, rkstratt@... wrote: Radio is still sitting in the box and I've not done a lot with it other
than replace the filters, chop off the power connector and replace it
with power poles. Made an adapter to ground the brown wire to make it
fire up in a low power mode. I've read several times about when it
powers on it draws 20+ amps, is that the case if you have it set to a
QRP power setting or just the brown wire grounded ? Thinking about
taking it on a cruise in cruise and how big of a power supply I might
need if I'm thinking QRP ops. Hullo R., While the title and original thrust of this piece is that of HF rigs on battery power, enough related information that may be useful is presented here. To whit, one may infer from the notes and table what current capability of a power supply may satisfy a given output power setting. I can't find an index or landing page for this site (perhaps he only uses it as a repository) however here is a direct link to the piece. There are other interesting articles or notes there. 73, John VA7OTC
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Re: Wanted: FT857 Remote head Bracket.
That is out of stock at Gigaparts. Ham Radio Outlet still sells the separation kit.
Larry
K0LAI
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Re: Power On current draw with radio set to low power
Unless the meter on my power supply is slower than can pick it up, then I only see it drawing maybe 2-3 Amps on power on and almost instantly dropping down to the regular draw of I think around 0.7. I'm not sure where the 20+ startup draw you read came from, I've never heard of that.
Radio is still sitting in the box and I've not done a lot with it other than replace the filters, chop off the power connector and replace it with power poles. Made an adapter to ground the brown wire to make it fire up in a low power mode. I've read several times about when it powers on it draws 20+ amps, is that the case if you have it set to a QRP power setting or just the brown wire grounded ?? Thinking about taking it on a cruise in cruise and how big of a power supply I might need if I'm thinking QRP ops.
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Re: Wanted: FT857 Remote head Bracket.
what printer do you use?
JJ KD4KZZ?
On Apr 26, 2022 1:42 AM, Martyn Bell <martyn@...> wrote: There are also 3d models of the plastic bit on thingiverse. Probably better in ABS.
Martyn
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Re: Wanted: FT857 Remote head Bracket.
There are also 3d models of the plastic bit on thingiverse. Probably better in ABS.
Martyn
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Power On current draw with radio set to low power
Radio is still sitting in the box and I've not done a lot with it other than replace the filters, chop off the power connector and replace it with power poles. Made an adapter to ground the brown wire to make it fire up in a low power mode. I've read several times about when it powers on it draws 20+ amps, is that the case if you have it set to a QRP power setting or just the brown wire grounded ?? Thinking about taking it on a cruise in cruise and how big of a power supply I might need if I'm thinking QRP ops.
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Re: Wanted: FT857 Remote head Bracket.
Here you go. https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ra0472500.html
Jeremy
On Apr 25, 2022 8:28 AM, Pasquale Lombardi <pasquale.nj@...> wrote: I want to purchase a ?FT857 Remote head Bracket.
Does anyone have one that they will not be using?
Thank you, Pat
KC2RNN
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Wanted: FT857 Remote head Bracket.
I want to purchase a ?FT857 Remote head Bracket.
Does anyone have one that they will not be using?
Thank you, Pat
KC2RNN
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AB9NN - Jon Kreski
N2PQW - David
John AA6ZT
Martyn Bell
John D Erskine VE7MHI VA7OTC