Re: Frequency programming keypad
As opposed to carrying a keypad?
Ken, N2VIP
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On Aug 14, 2024, at 13:54, Dave Martin <kc7nj73@...> wrote:
Chirp doesn't sound like it would be very useful to me. If I understand this right you need a computer to use it. One more thing to carry into the field.
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Re: Frequency programming keypad
A search for "CHIRP ham radio" brought it up as the first entry...
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I wonder if anyone can help.? I am looking for the jumper setting for MFJ-1279 sound card interface. My radio is a Yaesu FT-818nd.?
Any help will be most welcome
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Re: Frequency programming keypad
Chirp doesn't sound like it would be very useful?to me.? If I understand this right you need a computer to use it.? One more thing to carry into the field.
CHIRP is not an "app".
It runs on Linux, Windows and AppleOS.
73, Loyd AE5MM
From: "bartenderjim via " <bartenderjim2002= [email protected]> To: [email protected]Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 1:18:06 PM Subject: Re: [ft817] Frequency programming keypad
CHIRP is a software for your computer to setup memories for your radio. Can't remember the website but if you search Chirp radio programmer it will lead you to the correct place. I seem to remember it is something like but don't
quote me on that.?
De JamesM
KJ6FXA?
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Hi Al
When I enter CHIRP in the App Store all I get is related to birds!
Is CHIRP the full name?
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Peter
Dave,
You will be much happier using CHIRP than a separate keyboard.? This free software allows you to assemble memory input like a spread sheet.? It allow for naming (limited by the FT817/818 display length) frequency, offset and subtones.? You can also move
entries around as you see fit for memory location.? I have entered all the frequencies for FT-8, VHF and UFH repeaters and my favorite bands as well as WWV and my local airport frequencies so my grandchildren can listen to traffic while we sit on the fenceline
at the airport.
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Al Skierkiewicz
WB9UVJ
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Peter Burnett G4BLL
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They use FedEx so shipping and VAT doubles the price.
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Mike G8GYW
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Re: Frequency programming keypad
CHIRP is not an "app".
It runs on Linux, Windows and AppleOS.
73, Loyd AE5MM
From: "bartenderjim via groups.io" <bartenderjim2002@...> To: [email protected]Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 1:18:06 PM Subject: Re: [ft817] Frequency programming keypad
CHIRP is a software for your computer to setup memories for your radio. Can't remember the website but if you search Chirp radio programmer it will lead you to the correct place. I seem to remember it is something like danplanet.com but don't
quote me on that.?
De JamesM
KJ6FXA?
Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
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Hi Al
When I enter CHIRP in the App Store all I get is related to birds!
Is CHIRP the full name?
73
Peter
On 14 Aug 2024, at 17:16, Al WB9UVJ <markaren1@...> wrote:
Dave,
You will be much happier using CHIRP than a separate keyboard.? This free software allows you to assemble memory input like a spread sheet.? It allow for naming (limited by the FT817/818 display length) frequency, offset and subtones.? You can also move
entries around as you see fit for memory location.? I have entered all the frequencies for FT-8, VHF and UFH repeaters and my favorite bands as well as WWV and my local airport frequencies so my grandchildren can listen to traffic while we sit on the fenceline
at the airport.
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Al Skierkiewicz
WB9UVJ
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Peter Burnett G4BLL
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Re: Frequency programming keypad
CHIRP is a software for your computer to setup memories for your radio. Can't remember the website but if you search Chirp radio programmer it will lead you to the correct place. I seem to remember it is something like danplanet.com but don't
quote me on that.?
De JamesM
KJ6FXA?
Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
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Hi Al
When I enter CHIRP in the App Store all I get is related to birds!
Is CHIRP the full name?
73
Peter
On 14 Aug 2024, at 17:16, Al WB9UVJ <markaren1@...> wrote:
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Dave,
You will be much happier using CHIRP than a separate keyboard.? This free software allows you to assemble memory input like a spread sheet.? It allow for naming (limited by the FT817/818 display length) frequency, offset and subtones.? You can also move
entries around as you see fit for memory location.? I have entered all the frequencies for FT-8, VHF and UFH repeaters and my favorite bands as well as WWV and my local airport frequencies so my grandchildren can listen to traffic while we sit on the fenceline
at the airport.
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Al Skierkiewicz
WB9UVJ
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Peter Burnett G4BLL
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Hi Mike? I will contact them tomorrow. Thanks for that.? 73 Peter
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On 14 Aug 2024, at 14:44, Mike via groups.io <mail@...> wrote:
? Yaesu UK told me the correct final board for my FT-817ND is CB1333005. It's in stock at ?18.77 + shipping + VAT.
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Mike G8GYW
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Peter Burnett G4BLL
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Re: Frequency programming keypad
Hi Al When I enter CHIRP in the App Store all I get is related to birds! Is CHIRP the full name? 73
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On 14 Aug 2024, at 17:16, Al WB9UVJ <markaren1@...> wrote:
? Dave,
You will be much happier using CHIRP than a separate keyboard.? This free software allows you to assemble memory input like a spread sheet.? It allow for naming (limited by the FT817/818 display length) frequency, offset and subtones.? You can also move entries around as you see fit for memory location.? I have entered all the frequencies for FT-8, VHF and UFH repeaters and my favorite bands as well as WWV and my local airport frequencies so my grandchildren can listen to traffic while we sit on the fenceline at the airport.
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Al Skierkiewicz
WB9UVJ
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Peter Burnett G4BLL
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Re: Frequency programming keypad
Dave,
You will be much happier using CHIRP than a separate keyboard.? This free software allows you to assemble memory input like a spread sheet.? It allow for naming (limited by the FT817/818 display length) frequency, offset and subtones.? You can also move entries around as you see fit for memory location.? I have entered all the frequencies for FT-8, VHF and UFH repeaters and my favorite bands as well as WWV and my local airport frequencies so my grandchildren can listen to traffic while we sit on the fenceline at the airport.
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Al Skierkiewicz
WB9UVJ
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Yaesu UK told me the correct final board for my FT-817ND is CB1333005. It's in stock at ?18.77 + shipping + VAT.
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Mike G8GYW
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Re: Frequency programming keypad
Thanks to all for the information.? I did look on the internet and found several keypads.? None of these devices are being made now.? I think I'll look into one of the kinda cheap Chinese import radios with direct frequency input if I can find one.? I'm really only interested in a receiver.? It's a shame to get rid of the 817 but the new sdr radios offer so many more features than the Yaesu.? Progress, I guess.? Thanks again.? Dave
On Tue, 13 Aug 2024 at 22:33, Clyde Lambert via <clyde.lambert= [email protected]> wrote: Hello All,
I Just did a Google? search for "Keypad for FT-817" and found 4 of them, each different from the other. So there are some available.
Just do the same search as I did.
All you have to do to find almost anything, first do a Google search!
Clyde KC7BJE?
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Re: Frequency programming keypad
Hello All,
I Just did a Google? search for "Keypad for FT-817" and found 4 of them, each different from the other. So there are some available.
Just do the same search as I did.
All you have to do to find almost anything, first do a Google search!
Clyde KC7BJE?
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Re: Frequency programming keypad
I don’t know if they are even still available but have a look at the Millenium QSYer. ? 73….Eric VK2VE. ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Martin
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 5:20 AM
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Subject: [ft817] Frequency programming keypad? Does anyone make a keypad for 817?? I think bhi did at one time but it's not shown on their website now.? Dave
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Re: Frequency programming keypad
FYI, our SideKar Decoder Edition interfaces with the 817 / 818 and allows you to change frequency and mode from a wireless keyboard.
Plus you can send 20 user-defined CW messages (80 characters each) and log 1000 QSOs, with ADIF file export.? Since it's talking to the 817 / 818, it auto-populates the freq and mode, plus the date and time (has its own real-time clock).?
It'll decode CW and allow you to send CW from the keyboard, from stored messages, or a paddle, with the keyer speed and mode controlled from the keyboard.?
The full manual is online should you care to check it out.? https://www.qrpworks.com/manuals.html
73,? Shel KF0UR? QRPworks.com
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Re: Frequency programming keypad
It should be fairly trivial to take a keypad and a micro-controller (RPi Pico?) and have it read the keypad and shoot the proper command to a radio over a serial port connected to a radio's cat port...
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On Aug 13, 2024, at 16:51, Scott McDonald via groups.io <Ka9p@...> wrote:
? Dave,
Your note reminded me that I have box on the shelf that appears to have 4 vintage ?assembled Universal QSYers and one unassembled kit. ?If that model seems like something you’d use feel free to ping me direct.
?I used to use them on my pair of original 817s to set up satellite freqs when the boxes were novel but haven’t used them in years.
72 Scott ka9p
Make something good happen! On Aug 13, 2024, at 2:30?PM, Dave Martin <kc7nj73@...> wrote:
? Does anyone make a keypad for 817?? I think bhi did at one time but it's not shown on their website now.? Dave
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Hi Peter, and all. I found this
as it is in Europe it could fix your problem.
Regards
Andrew Barnett
ZL2ALW
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Re: Frequency programming keypad
Dave,
Your note reminded me that I have box on the shelf that appears to have 4 vintage ?assembled Universal QSYers and one unassembled kit. ?If that model seems like something you’d use feel free to ping me direct.
?I used to use them on my pair of original 817s to set up satellite freqs when the boxes were novel but haven’t used them in years.
72 Scott ka9p
Make something good happen!
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On Aug 13, 2024, at 2:30?PM, Dave Martin <kc7nj73@...> wrote:
? Does anyone make a keypad for 817?? I think bhi did at one time but it's not shown on their website now.? Dave
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Re: Blown final club? I think I have a membership
Average Ham does not mean much these days.? Most repair of Ham gear is not that hi-tech.? Yaesu hires high school drop outs to do it.
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And replacing the FT817 PA finals on the is not that difficult.? If think so no you should not be inside the radio.
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Once when my finals blew, I did order and install the PA board.? But when the finals died so did the driver transistors on the main board. SMTs, easy job to replace once got the parts.? Do need the right tools, mainly a very small pencil iron and small solder, not 035".? I have just such an iron I use for SMT with 0.050 pins.
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73, ron, n9ee
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Al WB9UVJ
bartenderjim
Clyde Lambert