Pete , I test my FT817 with a friend technician , and not found some probl¨¦me ???? Quick check coax cinch inside ,?I have unplugged the electronic strings from the front, change the power c?ble with a bigger section, 1mm .? I retest it after , power 4 , 5 Watt , FM is ok , and in SSB more carrier ???? audio is good? ?IDK !!? Testing soon on Sat? /P .? 73's Olivier F5RRO??