Hi Gang,
I just found this reflector and thought I'd share a few interesting
threads. I was one of the early Field Testers for the now infamous
ELECRAFT K2 QRP kit (SN#00039) and am still a member of that
reflector. About 3 days ago someone mentioned the FT-817 as most
people on the K2 group are avid QRP'ers so he thought most would be
interested in this new rig. Well he together with myself who also
contributed to the input were pounced on by a mixture of very
interested fellow HAMS who wanted to know more and some who
considered it sacrilege to mention any rig other than the K2 on it's
reflector. Myself and many others took the veiw that YAESU saw the
stir that QRP was making and thought that they would enter the fray,
it also shows that the indiginous QRP Novice rigs in Japan are
filtering out to the rest of the world.
For those who couldn't find the official pictures on YAESU Japans
website here is the URL <<
I myself would want one for use portable configured as
a 'military' type packset even if that means customising the
installation. I would also want it modified for wide band Tx for use
on the Military channels issued here in the UK to the Air Cadets
(like the Civil Air Patrol and MARS Mods). I'll stay on this
reflector and as soon as they become available for sale
anywhere...... I'LL BUY ONE!
73's
Vic Tuff
G7PYR
