Re: CAT Display with an CAT Splitter for FT-817ND and others?
Hi @michael Davis
?Hi, unfortunately I don't think much of cloned firmware, I'd rather stick with the original even if it's a bit more expensive than the other one. I hope that I'll get more support if I have problems than with cloned products. ? ? I will now order the original CAT display as my Z-817 is already on its way, and will report on my experience with the interaction of the components. LDG told me that interaction should be possible.
My experiences with cloned electronics in general are more on the negative side, in the processing and also with the required regulations, CE is not the same as CE ??
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Vy 73 de Martin HB3YDM?
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Sotabeams speech compressor
Now that better weather is hopefully not too far away I have put together a grab bag of kit for portable working.
I have a Ft817nd and a ft818 for /p use, the 817, z817 plus a couple of wire antennas and patch leads all fit in a padded dog treat pouch, ideal. However it can be difficult getting contacts especially if a couple of stations call at the same time as you.
I also have a sotabeams inline speech compressor, first time I used it was an eye opener. Usually I have to repeat my callsign as the other stations miss a letter or two and ask for a repeat, sometimes more than once if my signal is low. With the speech compressor though I had no repeats asked for last week, 5w from a linked dipole in inverted V in back garden worked all over EU and into Russia. I? was heard first call and received good audio reports, switching the compressor off? and there is a definite drop in signal.?This was with the compressor in as delivered configuration, this weekend I will use another rig to monitor my audio and adjust mic gain on 817 plus P2 on the compressor board to set it to my voice.
Really good addition to my portable setup along with my K1EL K16 keyer.
Andy
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Re: CAT Display with an CAT Splitter for FT-817ND and others?
Hi Martin, I’m using the Chinese clone on my FT817, non ND w the Z817 LDG tuner. It works well, but the difference in baud rate requires a change for each device. That may be the case for any type of hookup. I watched Chris’s youtube video, but I’m not computer savvy enough to know what conflicts you may run in to. Good luck
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CAT Display with an CAT Splitter for FT-817ND and others?
Hi guys, how does it work?
I am looking for a way to add a CAT display?
My question:
Is it possible to add the AT display with a Y-cable?
I have an Ft817ND and an LDT Z-817 tuner in use, and would like to use the original CAT display from the Cris from Australia and not a copy.
Vy 73 de Martin HB3YDM?
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Re: Bioenno 9A battery BOGO deal
I bought this, 2 9AHr batteries $100.? I have another I have been using with my IC705 for about 4 years.? The Bioenno are great batteries, much better than the Chinese versions.
Also will work with my FT817.
73, ron, n9ee/r Ron Wright, N9EE/R Hernando Co ARES EC
Spring Hill, Florida also n9ee55@...
On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:25:37 AM EST, Ken N2VIP <ken@...> wrote:
Hello all,
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I came across a deal that folks here would likely be interested in, so I'm sharing it here - I have no relation to the seller, just a happy customer.
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Bioenno is having a BOGO (Buy One Get One) offer on 9 Amp 12 volt LiFePO4 batteries - and as a friend on another group proved [0] these are very nice battery packs.
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Im pretty sure the deal is only good in the U.S. (sorry), but I encourage you to look into it, it's a great deal, esp if you goo in with a friend and split a pair of batteries.
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I ordered a pair of these batteries, each with its own 2 amp charger for $115 with $10 s/h, so final cost was $62.50 for a quality 9 amp batter and a nice charger. Here is the link to the deal in their website:
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Hope some here find this useful,
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Ken, N2VIP
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[0] https://www.nk7z.net/are-bioenno-batteries-ratings-correct/
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Bioenno 9A battery BOGO deal
Hello all,
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I came across a deal that folks here would likely be interested in, so I'm sharing it here - I have no relation to the seller, just a happy customer.
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Bioenno is having a BOGO (Buy One Get One) offer on 9 Amp 12 volt LiFePO4 batteries - and as a friend on another group proved [0] these are very nice battery packs.
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Im pretty sure the deal is only good in the U.S. (sorry), but I encourage you to look into it, it's a great deal, esp if you goo in with a friend and split a pair of batteries.
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I ordered a pair of these batteries, each with its own 2 amp charger for $115 with $10 s/h, so final cost was $62.50 for a quality 9 amp batter and a nice charger. Here is the link to the deal in their website:
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Hope some here find this useful,
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Ken, N2VIP
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[0] https://www.nk7z.net/are-bioenno-batteries-ratings-correct/
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Re: Possible place to look " finals "
After 5 days trying different searches I found there are fuses on the main board. Followed the 12 volts in all the way to the fuse which then passes through and to the side where the finals board gets it's power., however the power stopped at the fuse. Now have fuses on the way here to see if I can get the new finals board to power up.
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Possible place to look " finals "
No 12 voltage passing through main board to the finals board. Any ideas what components to look for.
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Re: No transmit function on 2M
On Sat, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM, davebb123456 wrote:
The main thing is to use plenty of flux,
Dave 2E0DMB
And a magnifying lamp.
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Re: No transmit function on 2M
Thank you very much. Here the same, but a couple of hours after turning it on, the power goes back to normal.?
I'm not sure I want to spend 130� for the 2m band only... I'm thinking about a heater? ;-)
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Pietro I2OIM
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Re: No transmit function on 2M
Hi
Neil
The main thing is to use plenty of flux,
Dave 2E0DMB
Thanks Dave … I never had the opportunity or training for SMD work … well done!
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Re: No transmit function on 2M
Thanks Dave … I never had the opportunity or training for SMD work … well done!
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Re: No transmit function on 2M
Hi Neil
Thanks for the info,
Yes it is a big job, but I have done a lot of smd work so I changed the diode myself,
Good luck
Dave 2E0DMB
Hello Dave 2EODMB
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About ?132 - ?90 labour (1.5 hrs) plus ?4.60 for relay plus diode, plus VAT plus ?15 carriage.
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It’s fiddly stuff !
I’m happy … your call …
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Neil
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Re: No transmit function on 2M
Hello Dave 2EODMB
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About ?132 - ?90 labour (1.5 hrs) plus ?4.60 for relay plus diode, plus VAT plus ?15 carriage.
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It’s fiddly stuff !
I’m happy … your call …
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Neil
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Re: No transmit function on 2M
Hi Neil
What did they charge for the repair,
Dave 2E0DMB
Hello from the UK.
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I have a gen 1 FT817 that I still love.?
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I have just had your problem and it was fixed by Yaesu here in the UK - they take 3 to 4 weeks to repair and always do a fantastic job.
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Basically I blew the front end a couple of years back and Yaesu replaced the PA board with the new rugged version.
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I then lost the power output on 2m a few months back, like you are experiencing.
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Karl, head of tech.sales at Yaesu UK, diagnosed the fault over the telephone as I was transmitting on all other bands and still had receive on 2m, but extremely low output.
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If it helps you, there was a faulty switching relay and diode that are used to switch between the VHF and UHF section … the service note from the Yaesu service engineer says “replace Relay RL3001 & Diode D3003 on PA Unit”
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I hope this helps!!
Neil Bundle, G4LRV
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Dorset, England
DT10 1HQ
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Re: No transmit function on 2M
Hello from the UK.
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I have a gen 1 FT817 that I still love.?
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I have just had your problem and it was fixed by Yaesu here in the UK - they take 3 to 4 weeks to repair and always do a fantastic job.
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Basically I blew the front end a couple of years back and Yaesu replaced the PA board with the new rugged version.
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I then lost the power output on 2m a few months back, like you are experiencing.
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Karl, head of tech.sales at Yaesu UK, diagnosed the fault over the telephone as I was transmitting on all other bands and still had receive on 2m, but extremely low output.
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If it helps you, there was a faulty switching relay and diode that are used to switch between the VHF and UHF section … the service note from the Yaesu service engineer says “replace Relay RL3001 & Diode D3003 on PA Unit”
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I hope this helps!!
Neil Bundle, G4LRV
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Dorset, England
DT10 1HQ
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Yaesu XF-122 C, 500 Hz Collins Mechanical,Filter FS
Yaesu XF-122 C, 500 Hz Collins Mechanical
Filter For Sale:
I have a Yaesu XF-122 C, 500 Hz Collins
Mechanical Filter For Sale. It is sometimes
called a YF-122 C. It also has the 528-8686-030
Collins number on it. It is for a 455 KHz IF.
My understanding is that it fits YAESU FT-817/
857/897/818, and maybe others.
It includes the PC board with connectors.
This one works 100% as it should. It also
looks like new, as if that matters for a
filter inside a rig.
Buy it for $250, plus shipping from Florida.
Thanks.
73,
Ken, W8EK
Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK@... or W8EK@...
Voice Phone (352) 732-8400
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Hello,
I think I know the answer, but let's see: by the end of the charge (say, 1/5th of estimated battery charge), if I'm TXing SSB or DATA, on 5 W, ALC goes to zero. If I set power to 2.5 W or less, ALC goes back to normal.?
When the former happens, does it mean the battery is not providing enough voltage to the radio?
Daniel PY2TDB.
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Re: Winlink with Vara HF and FT-818 via Digirig
The line-level radio "DATA" (really audio) output is almost certainly overdriving the default mic-level input of the DigiRig. The solution is to enable the Digirig's built-in 20db attenuator.
Here's a good video that show's how:
I've done it to 2 Digirigs for Winlink on an FT-817nd, an FT-897d, and an Icom IC-208h. Really brings the transmit audio into reasonable levels. I consider it essential for my puposes.
Here's a good link that explains line vs mic levels:
Hope this helps,
73 Jeff kn8a
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Jeff, KN8A
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Re: Winlink with Vara HF and FT-818 via Digirig
Rod,
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is your digirig setup in the duplex serial CAT with logic levels configuration? It can be changed after the fact if necessary. The 818 works with that config but I have heard the trusdx can work in any config.
good luck,
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tom
kj5dyu
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