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Re: CAT cable recommendations
开云体育I used: Mark V. Dunkle, KJ6ZWL BlueMax49ers eBay & Amazon Seller DunkleM@... Cell (408) 832-2954 1385 McBain Ave. Campbell, CA 95008-0725 USA Top Rated Plus FTDI Chip ? USB Programming Cables ? USB Serial Cables ? Kantronics NC Upgrades ? Custom Cables ? And more... Order direct and save $$ Works well with HRD Dave CloghessY KD9JVY? On Aug 15, 2022, at 3:12 PM, Paul Braun <pbraun42@...> wrote:
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Re: Resolution: Re: [FT-857] menu 59 missing RMT Option
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Resolution: Re: [FT-857] menu 59 missing RMT Option
To any still interested. The resolution to the missing RMT menu item in menu 59 was to do yet another total reset.? 73? NW1B From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Kent Trimble, K9ZTV <k9ztv@...> Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 10:31 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [FT-857] menu 59 missing RMT Option Troy ... 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? 73, Kent K9ZTV On Aug 9, 2022, at 8:45 AM, nw1b@... wrote:
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Re: CAT cable recommendations
开云体育Thanks. I was considering the RT software (I have it for various other radios) so that seems to be the answer.?Paul Braun WD9GCO Anchor, Amateur Radio Newsline Certified Music Junkie
On Aug 15, 2022, at 15:08, Jonathan Burchmore <burch@...> wrote:
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Re: CAT cable recommendations
I can confirm that the RT systems Yaesu-specific cable will work, and is likely the best option.
A warning: generic cables, and cables for other radios, such as Kenwoods, with the mini-DIN connector may connect the 13.8V pin to ground, blowing the SMD fuse on the board and making it impossible to power a tuner or other accessory. ?I experienced this on both my 897 and 857. ?You can (sort of) get away with it on an 817/818 because they use a current limiting resistor instead of a fuse, but it's best to use a Yaesu-specific cable. Jonathan KN6LFB |
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CAT cable recommendations
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.
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I turn to the hive mind here — 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 |
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
开云体育Not to belabor the subject, but mine is mounted on an air-conditioner louver via a ProClip. ?It stays as cool as I do. ?Whether this has prevented display issues, I don't know. 73, Kent K9ZTV On Aug 13, 2022, at 8:42 AM, Hank Lambert (KB4MTO) <hank@...> wrote:
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
开云体育I live in Central Florida. I had my head unit mounted low on the front console on my Honda Element. It was always out of direct sunlight. I even had a soft cloth covering it when I wasn’t using it. After around 5 years of sitting in the car with internal summer temperatures easily hitting 130 degrees, my remote head developed zebra stripes. The problem seems to be heat, not direct sunlight. If I had it on top of the dash, it probably would have failed earlier. ? 73, ? --Hank KB4MTO / TA5ZC ? ? ? From:
[email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of mikemm58 <mmcauley@...> If the screen problems are a result of direct UV rays shining g on the display, I could see that helping.? But I was under the impression that the problems were from just high heat levels.? ? ? ? Mike ? ? -------- Original message --------
From: mick smith <michael.newbury@...> Date: 8/12/22 2:04 AM (GMT-07:00) Subject: Re: [FT-857] Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life ? i made a little cover to go over the head unit in the car which just slips on/off when i want to use it, cant seem to find the right place where the sun wont hit it at times through the day, i have a new screen spare should i get the stripes
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
开云体育From the sound of things, that could be as simple as a solder joint refusing to pass electrons until heat expands it.I've brought radios back to life, cured hums, and surprised myself on several repair projects merely by reflowing solder (assuming no overt damage, lightning events, operator errors, falls to the concrete, etc.). I'd look particularly at the battery area where you did the replacement. This is when being a ham becomes fun -- when you get to fix something!? Far more satisfying than mere operating. Good luck! 73, Kent K9ZTV On 8/12/2022 4:10 PM, PHILIP SHULLO
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
Interesting problem that is not limited to 857D. My 857D was purchased new in about 2005 and kept in my truck in South Florida. The zebra phenomena did occur the first time a couple of years later and I sent the transceiver to Yaesu for repair. It worked for a year or so and the problem reappeared. I sent it back to Yaesu and this time a different version of the display (though it looks the same) was installed. It has worked fine since then.? What I find interesting, however, is that I have a similar zebra issue with my VX-6 until it warms up. The handheld takes a few minutes of operation before the characters on the display become fully readable. The only time all the characters are fully present at "power on" is if the radio has been in the hot car or in direct sunlight for sometime. The problem first appeared when I bought a replacement battery as a back up for service events. It doesn't matter whether I use the original battery or the replacement, the radio needs to warm up before it becomes fully readable. It is annoying but something that I can live with. 73 Phil KI4LJP |
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
开云体育I just powered mine up to do an informal test. On first power, 17 of the pixel columns were blanked out. Over a period of about two hours, ten of them self "repaired" or "healed". This was with rig indoors at normal room temp. No transmitting, just power on, sitting idle.? I'm going to keep it on for the remainder of the day to see if any more columns come back alive. Is this an anomaly or is this what's seen on most with the zebra problem? Just curious... Mike -------- Original message -------- From: charles colton <clcolton@...> Date: 8/12/22 12:48 PM (GMT-07:00) Subject: Re: [FT-857] Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life I have my 857d in the car for the past 8 years.? Head is on the dash board in the direct sun.? When the rig is not in use a cap is put over it to keep the sun off.? ?The rig is mounted vertical on the center console near the passengers feet.? Rig stays warm from the heater in the winter and cool form air conditioner in summer.? ?See my QST article 2010 January page 46 about mounting the ATAS on a magnetic mount.? 73? ?Skip? ? W1FTE? |
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
开云体育I just powered mine up to do an informal test. On first power, 17 of the pixel columns were blanked out. Over a period of about two hours, ten of them self "repaired" or "healed". This was with rig indoors at normal room temp. No transmitting, just power on, sitting idle.? I'm going to keep it on for the remainder of the day to see if any more columns come back alive. Is this an anomaly or is this what's seen on most with the zebra problem? Just curious... Mike -------- Original message -------- From: charles colton <clcolton@...> Date: 8/12/22 12:48 PM (GMT-07:00) Subject: Re: [FT-857] Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life I have my 857d in the car for the past 8 years.? Head is on the dash board in the direct sun.? When the rig is not in use a cap is put over it to keep the sun off.? ?The rig is mounted vertical on the center console near the passengers feet.? Rig stays warm from the heater in the winter and cool form air conditioner in summer.? ?See my QST article 2010 January page 46 about mounting the ATAS on a magnetic mount.? 73? ?Skip? ? W1FTE? |
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
Sure Damon, you pay shipping both ways and for my move back there, I'll handle the rest. hi, hi. John On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 12:41 PM Damon Register <damonregister@...> wrote: On 8/12/2022 16:47, John wrote: |
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
开云体育This issue has been discussed over and over for the past few years. IMHO it seems that you are more likely to have the Zebra stripe issue if your radio was mounted in your car under hot sun conditions. Like any “rule” there are exceptions. If I were going to use my 857 in my car I would take it out when not in use based on the volume of anecdotally reported trouble issues.. My 857D has been housebound for 10 years or so with not problems. ? Tom K3TVC ? ? ? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of charles colton
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2022 15:49 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [FT-857] Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life ? I have my 857d in the car for the past 8 years.? Head is on the dash board in the direct sun.? When the rig is not in use a cap is put over it to keep the sun off.? ?The rig is mounted vertical on the center console near the passengers feet.? Rig stays warm from the heater in the winter and cool form air conditioner in summer.? ?See my QST article 2010 January page 46 about mounting the ATAS on a magnetic mount.? 73? ?Skip? ? W1FTE? ? |
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
I have my 857d in the car for the past 8 years.? Head is on the dash board in the direct sun.? When the rig is not in use a cap is put over it to keep the sun off.? ?The rig is mounted vertical on the center console near the passengers feet.? Rig stays warm from the heater in the winter and cool form air conditioner in summer.? ?See my QST article 2010 January page 46 about mounting the ATAS on a magnetic mount.? 73? ?Skip? ? W1FTE? |
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
On 8/12/2022 16:47, John wrote:
I had my early 857D in and out the car for 3 years in the dry and very cold climate of Edmonton Alberta and in the humidity/rain of Victoria, British Columbia.Can we send our radios to you and you can subject them to the Alberta winter??? :-) Damon Register KK4OFV |
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
开云体育I do notice on my head unit, (where it once was installed in a truck for about three or four years), I do have some zebra stripes, but after the rig has been on for about an hour or so, some or most disappear. It's random though so each time I get slightly different results.? Mike -------- Original message -------- From: Jeff Steinkamp <n7yg@...> Date: 8/12/22 9:59 AM (GMT-07:00) Subject: Re: [FT-857] Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life Sun and extreme dry, heat like we have
here in AZ.? After 4 years, it did a number on my display.
John wrote on 8/12/2022 09:47:
-- Jeff K. Steinkamp (N7YG) Tucson, AZ Scud Missile Coordinates N32.2319 W110.8477 |
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
开云体育Sun and extreme dry, heat like we have
here in AZ.? After 4 years, it did a number on my display. John wrote on 8/12/2022 09:47:
-- Jeff K. Steinkamp (N7YG) Tucson, AZ Scud Missile Coordinates N32.2319 W110.8477 |
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Re: Keeping the 857D Screen For Long Life
I had my early 857D in and out the car for 3 years in the dry and very cold climate of Edmonton Alberta and in the humidity/rain of Victoria, British Columbia. No issue with the display at all, so I don't know what some folks are doing to help their displays go wonky. I've been lucky it seems. John VE7KKQ On Thu, Aug 11, 2022 at 10:37 PM Thierry via <f14314xe=[email protected]> wrote:
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