FYI… some additional info…These are some of my old notes I had for my FT-847… you may find useful. ? The Upgrade for older version is no longer available ? The original design for the FT-847 did not include two-way CAT control operations for frequency and mode. You could use your PC to give commands to the radio, but the radio could not report back any frequency or mode information to the PC. Many, including QST, complained about this shortfall, and the company modified the firmware in the radio to enable two-way CAT control operations for frequency and mode. Starting with serial number 8G05xxxx, two-way CAT control is standard. ? In a real credit to Yaesu, it offered to upgrade any earlier model radios to the two-way CAT control, so many of the earlier models have two-way CAT control. If you're buying a used FT-847, ask if it has been upgraded.
The CAT control for the FT-847 does not convey the final digit (i.e., the ones digit) under any circumstances, so no external software can ever resolve any frequency better than 10 Hz. The FT-847 itself resolves to 1 Hz. ? In a real credit to Yaesu, it offered to upgrade any earlier model radios to the two-way CAT control, so many of the earlier models have two-way CAT control. If you're buying a used FT-847, ask if it has been upgraded. ? The CAT control for the FT-847 does not convey the final digit (i.e., the ones digit) under any circumstances, so no external software can ever resolve any frequency better than 10 Hz. The FT-847 itself resolves to 1 Hz. ? In a real credit to Yaesu, it offered to upgrade any earlier model radios to the two-way CAT control, so many of the earlier models have two-way CAT control. If you're buying a used FT-847, ask if it has been upgraded.
The CAT control for the FT-847 does not convey the final digit (i.e., the ones digit) under any circumstances, so no external software can ever resolve any frequency better than 10 Hz. The FT-847 itself resolves to 1 Hz. Also see USB CAT Cable for Yaesu FT-847 and VR-5000 Radios
This cable is designed specifically for quick and easy CAT control of the Yaesu FT-847 and VR-5000 radios. An external power supply is not required. Simply hook it up to USB port. The power supply is done over the USB interface, following the USB 2.0 specs. This programming lead is not a straight forward cable, there is an internal converter circuit board mounted in the USB plug.
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The cable communicates directly with a PC through the now popular and standard USB interface. It emulates a Serial Port but that port communicates with a radio at TTL voltage levels. A Serial Port connection is not needed since the cable emulates one for you. The cable is compatible with all versions of Windows? that support USB operation. This only includes Windows? 98SE, ME, W2K, XP, Vista or higher.
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Please click to download necessary USB drivers. As usual a virtual Serial Port is created, so that any Windows? based rig control software that is compatible with your computer and radio may be used. This zipped file is completed with full driver installation instructions. Product Code: UC09VM
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joseph LaFerla
Sent: 22 December, 2019 08:08
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YaesuFT847] FT847 Memory manager? Hello Franco ? I can answer your question about the CAT.? I bought an early serial number 847 and when the radio debuted, it did not even have two way frequency and mode CAT, no CAT at all.? For some reason, Yaesu chose not to include any CAT at all.? Following an outcry, YAESU decided to include two way frequency and mode only in the CAT.? This was provided as a free firmware update.? I think they could not go any further with a firmware only change.? You also still have to choose between CAT and the ATAS antenna, cannot run both together.? Pity really because the radio is a great radio? otherwise. ? I have the original manual if you are interested. ? Joe VA3JLF ? ? Sent from for Windows 10 ? ? Thanks Ruben for the info....
If you see on the list, it is not possible to set the channel number and save or download the data contained in the radio.So at least it seems from the commands available and declared in the manual that they are not there.
The problem is that you cannot set the number of memories, through the normal CAT only set the frequencies.
The CAT of the FT847 is really very limited and also very poorly explained on the manual.
Since I would like to manage everything through external memory banks with CAT software,
self-built as I already do for other things between transceiver and shack management like my FT3000d BARalso to have the 7 smeter bar simultaneously visible and easily adjust the CONT and NOTCH options "difficult, complicated and not very usable" otherwise through the menu.),
to better manage the limits of the FT847 SATELLITE 12 x memories and more such as the variation of the NR (which is not it is described as a CAT command, SAT TAG...), I think that the only possibility is to use the cmd and the dial of the CLONE emulated system:
Which in the manual does not report absolutely anything as a definition if not a setting in the menu which, however, does not describes the Up/Dw protocol.
It would seem that through software therefore another FT847 must be simulated and dialogue via the CLONE RADIO options (PAG 92>)
I tried to ask YAESU if there is better documentation. Unfortunately I have not found anything else.
73's
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Hello Franco ? I can answer your question about the CAT.? I bought an early serial number 847 and when the radio debuted, it did not even have two way frequency and mode CAT, no CAT at all.? For some reason, Yaesu chose not to include any CAT at all.? Following an outcry, YAESU decided to include two way frequency and mode only in the CAT.? This was provided as a free firmware update.? I think they could not go any further with a firmware only change.? You also still have to choose between CAT and the ATAS antenna, cannot run both together.? Pity really because the radio is a great radio? otherwise. ? I have the original manual if you are interested. ? Joe VA3JLF ? ? Sent from for Windows 10 ?
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From: Franco HB9oabSent: December 22, 2019 5:32 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [YaesuFT847] FT847 Memory manager ? Thanks Ruben for the info....
If you see on the list, it is not possible to set the channel number and save or download the data contained in the radio.So at least it seems from the commands available and declared in the manual that they are not there.
The problem is that you cannot set the number of memories, through the normal CAT only set the frequencies.
The CAT of the FT847 is really very limited and also very poorly explained on the manual.
Since I would like to manage everything through external memory banks with CAT software,
self-built as I already do for other things between transceiver and shack management like my FT3000d BARalso to have the 7 smeter bar simultaneously visible and easily adjust the CONT and NOTCH options "difficult, complicated and not very usable" otherwise through the menu.),
to better manage the limits of the FT847 SATELLITE 12 x memories and more such as the variation of the NR (which is not it is described as a CAT command, SAT TAG...), I think that the only possibility is to use the cmd and the dial of the CLONE emulated system:
Which in the manual does not report absolutely anything as a definition if not a setting in the menu which, however, does not describes the Up/Dw protocol.
It would seem that through software therefore another FT847 must be simulated and dialogue via the CLONE RADIO options (PAG 92>)
I tried to ask YAESU if there is better documentation. Unfortunately I have not found anything else.
73's
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Thanks Ruben for the info.... If you see on the list, it is not possible to set the channel number and save or download the data contained in the radio.So at least it seems from the commands available and declared in the manual that they are not there. The problem is that you cannot set the number of memories, through the normal CAT only set the frequencies.  The CAT of the FT847 is really very limited and also very poorly explained on the manual. Since I would like to manage everything through external memory banks with CAT software, self-built as I already do for other things between transceiver and shack management like my FT3000d BARalso to have the 7 smeter bar simultaneously visible and easily adjust the CONT and NOTCH options "difficult, complicated and not very usable" otherwise through the menu.),  to better manage the limits of the FT847 SATELLITE 12 x memories and more such as the variation of the NR (which is not it is described as a CAT command, SAT TAG...), I think that the only possibility is to use the cmd and the dial of the CLONE emulated system:  Which in the manual does not report absolutely anything as a definition if not a setting in the menu which, however, does not describes the Up/Dw protocol. It would seem that through software therefore another FT847 must be simulated and dialogue via the CLONE RADIO options (PAG 92>) I tried to ask YAESU if there is better documentation. Unfortunately I have not found anything else. 73's
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Yvan,
In the manual, page 92, set frequency P1=01 Set to main VFO, P2=11 Set to SAT RX VFO, P1=12 Set to SAT TX VFO
Ruben
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On Dec 21, 2019, at 6:17 AM, yvan skopek via Groups.Io <yvskop@...> wrote:
? Hello, Have you manual for ft847?? There are list of CAT controls. ? Yvan HB9CSM ? Provenance?: pour Windows 10 ? ? RT Systems has a product ADMS-847 WA2NBL
On Dec 19, 2019, at 8:51 PM, Franco HB9oab <hb9oab@...> wrote:
?HI ALL,
I what windows app to manage FT847 memories.
I would like to be able to manage above all the FT847 memories and the SAT memories with the SAT TAGs: 12 are little and I wanted to be able to have a couple of MEM pack for the SATELLITE memories.
I tried to do something but couldn't find a complete list of available CAT controls for the FT847.
Thanks for the infos.
Franco
-- Yvan
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HI ALL
Thanks reply but probably the complete commands are not specified in my manual, especially those of the SAT memories which it seems that the ADMS847 manages.
So either there are more commands than in my manual (even those found on the net) are not specified, or the ADMS847 even he cannot manage the 12 SAT memories.
Anyone already use the ADMS847 and could confirm?
So I look for all the CAT commands and make a special program.
Joe, VA3JLF:?
microham microkeyer to the 847?it does not manage the memories and SAT MEMORIES of the FT847.
Thank youMX + HNY
Franco, HB9oab
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Hello, Have you manual for ft847?? There are list of CAT controls. ? Yvan HB9CSM ? Provenance?: pour Windows 10 ?
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De?: Ruben .Envoyé le?:samedi, 21 décembre 2019 12:22 ??: [email protected]Objet?:Re: [YaesuFT847] FT847 Memory manager ? RT Systems has a product ADMS-847 WA2NBL
On Dec 19, 2019, at 8:51 PM, Franco HB9oab <hb9oab@...> wrote:
?HI ALL,
I what windows app to manage FT847 memories.
I would like to be able to manage above all the FT847 memories and the SAT memories with the SAT TAGs: 12 are little and I wanted to be able to have a couple of MEM pack for the SATELLITE memories.
I tried to do something but couldn't find a complete list of available CAT controls for the FT847.
Thanks for the infos.
Franco
-- Yvan
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RT Systems has a product ADMS-847
$49.00 US with cable
Ruben
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On Dec 19, 2019, at 8:51 PM, Franco HB9oab <hb9oab@...> wrote:
?HI ALL,
I what windows app to manage FT847 memories.
I would like to be able to manage above all the FT847 memories and the SAT memories with the SAT TAGs: 12 are little and I wanted to be able to have a couple of MEM pack for the SATELLITE memories.
I tried to do something but couldn't find a complete list of available CAT controls for the FT847.
Thanks for the infos.
Franco
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Hi Franco
If you are looking to connect a microham microkeyer to the 847, I have a DB39 cable for the FT847 that I am willing to sell, as?I am not using my 847 at the moment. The microkeyer is a very good addon to the 847, particularly since the radio does not have USB connectivity. You can check out the microkeyer at www.microham.com.
Contact me off list at joe at laferla dot ca.
Joe VA3JLF?
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RE?: [YaesuFT847] FT847 Memory manager
Hello, Perhaps in catalog of Microham interfaces you find something for you ??? ? MXHNY 2020 ? Vy 73 es dx ? Yvan HB9CSM ? Provenance?: pour Windows 10 ?
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De?: Franco HB9oabEnvoyé le?:vendredi, 20 décembre 2019 04:51 ??: [email protected]Objet?:[YaesuFT847] FT847 Memory manager ? HI ALL,
I what windows app to manage FT847 memories.
I would like to be able to manage above all the FT847 memories and the SAT memories with the SAT TAGs: 12 are little and I wanted to be able to have a couple of MEM pack for the SATELLITE memories.
I tried to do something but couldn't find a complete list of available CAT controls for the FT847.
Thanks for the infos.
Franco -- Yvan
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HI ALL,
I what windows app to manage FT847 memories.
I would like to be able to manage above all the FT847 memories and the SAT memories with the SAT TAGs: 12 are little and I wanted to be able to have a couple of MEM pack for the SATELLITE memories.
I tried to do something but couldn't find a complete list of available CAT controls for the FT847.
Thanks for the infos.
Franco
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Just checked VE3NO and don’t recognize the name.? I only moved to Ontario in 2008 from the NWT.? I used to have my 847 connected to a microkeyer 2 for the digital modes.? A lot easier and Better(?) than making my own interfaces which I did before I got the mk2. ? Joe VA3JLF ? Sent from for Windows 10 ?
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From: mike HutchinsSent: December 8, 2019 1:01 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [YaesuFT847] Hello All. ? Thanks Joe!
I've had to downsize here to one small corner of bedroom & the attraction was HF/VHF/UHF in one box!
Will keep the group posted on my results when rig arrives from Germany!
Just for interest, I knew VE3NO when he was a near?? neighbour in Auckland, not sure if he is still around though.
73 de Mike zl1mh. On 09/12/2019 03:21, Joseph LaFerla wrote: Hi Mike ? I have just replaced my Yaesu 847 with another rig after having owned it since the early 90’s without any problems.? It is a venerable rig that’s for sure.? I can help to an extent with any issues. ? Joe VA3JLF ? ? Sent from for Windows 10 ? ? New to this group. Just purchased an 847. Haven't had a Yaesu in a while & wanted another that I could afford to buy!
73 to All & best wishes for a MXHNY to everyone who celebrates those holidays!
Mike. zl1mh.
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Thanks
Joe!
I've had to downsize here to one small corner of bedroom &
the attraction was HF/VHF/UHF in one box!
Will keep the group posted on my results when rig arrives from
Germany!
Just for interest, I knew VE3NO when he was a near?? neighbour
in Auckland, not sure if he is still around though.
73 de Mike zl1mh.
On 09/12/2019 03:21, Joseph LaFerla
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Hi Mike
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I have just replaced my
Yaesu 847 with another rig after having owned it since the
early 90’s without any problems.? It is a venerable rig
that’s for sure.? I can help to an extent with any issues.
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Joe
VA3JLF
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Sent from for Windows 10
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New to this group. Just purchased an 847.
Haven't had a Yaesu in a while & wanted another that I
could afford to buy!
73 to All & best wishes for a MXHNY to everyone who
celebrates those holidays!
Mike. zl1mh.
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Hi Mike ? I have just replaced my Yaesu 847 with another rig after having owned it since the early 90’s without any problems.? It is a venerable rig that’s for sure.? I can help to an extent with any issues. ? Joe VA3JLF ? ? Sent from for Windows 10 ?
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From: mike HutchinsSent: December 7, 2019 5:27 PM To: [email protected]Subject: [YaesuFT847] Hello All. ? New to this group. Just purchased an 847. Haven't had a Yaesu in a while & wanted another that I could afford to buy!
73 to All & best wishes for a MXHNY to everyone who celebrates those holidays!
Mike. zl1mh.
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Welcome Mike and thanks for passing on your greetings.? Good to have you here and there is enough talent here to answer or research most problems with the FT-847.
73 and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and other holidays?
Russ Abbey, N4MAV
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New to this group. Just purchased an 847. Haven't had a Yaesu in a while & wanted another that I could afford to buy!
73 to All & best wishes for a MXHNY to everyone who celebrates those holidays!
Mike. zl1mh.
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Looking at the circuit diagram available here? ? ?
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Check voltage at J4003 pin 5. This feeds in to Q4011, that then turns on Q4010, which goes via L4030 to antenna socket. I would guess L4030 would act like a fuse, suggest you try volts each side of that as first step.
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Hi all,
I do not have 12V voltage measured at the output of the 144 Mhz socket behind the ft-847.
Menu # 29 is activated on "Ant".
The same measurement on 430 Mhz with menu # 30 on "Ant" gives 12V.
It seems that a transistor does not work anymore.
An idea to look for?
Jerome f8aof
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Ok Russ, thanks.
Leighton. GW3FSP.
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You all ready are Leighton. :)? Did it yesterday and uploaded the files also.? I have made it so that only you and I for now can upload files to the files section after we make sure they are not duplicates.? We're sitting at about 900 megs of data in there so we'll need to keep a tight rein on them. 73 de:n4mav
On Wed, Oct 30, 2019 at 2:11 PM gw3fsp via Groups.Io <gw3fsp.ldavies= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi Russ
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I have moved to .IO, I will need to be designated a Moderator
presumably.
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I might remove some of the files I think I've sent in if they are old
ones.
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Many thanks OM. Early afternoon for you. Get your feet up, maybe a nap :-).
James
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On 30/10/2019 17:29, Russ wrote: Hi All,
I just uploaded all of the files from the Yahoo group.? Now for the sticky part.? I have to limit the size of files that are uploaded to the board so at present members can view and download (I hope set that right) and you can upload a file but it will have to be approved by the moderators.? Thank you all for signing up, you understanding, and showing your interest in the FT-847!
73
Russ, N4MAV
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