Clive,
an FT-857D is installed in my car and I used the FC-40 with it
stationary. I can not find any functional differences to the FT-897.
The FP-30 is very compact, installed into to the FT-897, one piece
less to carry when you travel. The US version of the FP-30 has a
voltage selector 115/230VAC. Due to stupid european regulations of CE
marking, this switch is not installed in the EU versions. I used an
old PC power supply voltage selector switch and built it into my
FP-30. It is a very easy job to do this.
I used the gear occasionally in W4 and Canada when I am on travel.
Getting the lis in 3B8 takes 2-3 months. Contact Jacky, 3B8CF, he will
help you with the procedure. After arrival, you have to visit the 3B8
officials, pay 1000 Rupies, abt. 30US$ and you get the documents.
Never go on the air or bring your rig into the country without permission!
My callsign from Feb 2nd to 15th was 3B8/JD5HD. You can not get a
native call unless you you visit the country regularely every year, I
was told.
Cheers,
Jurgen
--- In YaesuTuner@..., "Clive T" <l81ker@...> wrote:
hi Jurgen., i'm intrigued to hear more of your experiences with the
897 and to compare with 857D....
I guess you have a key advantage with that built-in power supply.,
does it work in the US (110v?)
Also., how did you get permission to operate in Mauritius? is there
a reciprocal licence? what was yr call there?
Cheers
Clive
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Subject: [YaesuTuner] On Vacation with a FC-40/FT-897 in 3B8
Author: "dj5hd" <jurgen@...>
Date: 20th February 2006 3:9:11
