I don't know of? any other radio that so many operators devise so many ingenious ways of powering.?
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-------- Original message -------- From: "'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]" <FT817@...> Date: 4/20/19 17:09 (GMT-05:00) To: FT817@... Subject: RE: [FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
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I
ordered 5 myself, why 5,?I don't
know............
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Randall
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Thanks !? Just got a couple.
Rich W1GBB
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From: "'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]" <FT817@...>
Date: 4/19/19 22:37 (GMT-05:00)
To: FT817@...
Subject: RE: [FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
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eBay, of
course...
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Randall
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Where is that pigtail available ?
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I will probably roll my own.
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I can buy a pigtail with a female 1.7 x 4mm socket and add a PP to
it.
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Randall
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Hi Randall:
This is a case where the solution is to cut the cable that feeds the rig,
and install a PP connector. ? And... you can install a PP connector on
the piece you cut off, so as to make a cable adapter that will restore the
original plug's capability. ?Don't forget to double check the polarity of
the leads inside the cable. ?And check again.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
FN20kg
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Message----- From: 'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]
<FT817@...> To: FT817
<FT817@...> Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 4:17 pm Subject: RE: [FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
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Does anyone make a Power Pole adapter for the MFJ-1317 switching power supply
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Tried searching, didn't find anything.
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?
thanks
?
Randall
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Mike,?
I have the mfj power
supply. Same problem.band I use it for 2 different purposes
John,
I could be a beta
tester. ? Otherwise it be next month when I get my disability check. (Hence
the reason for a prefab cable)
Randy ka4nma
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I
ordered 5 myself, why 5,?I don't
know............
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Randall
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Thanks !? Just got a couple.
Rich W1GBB
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From: "'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]"
Date: 4/19/19 22:37 (GMT-05:00)
To: FT817@...
Subject: RE: [FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
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eBay, of
course...
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?
?
Randall
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Where is that pigtail available ?
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from AOL Mobile Mail
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?
I will probably roll my own.
?
I can buy a pigtail with a female 1.7 x 4mm socket and add a PP to
it.
?
?
Randall
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Hi Randall:
This is a case where the solution is to cut the cable that feeds the rig,
and install a PP connector. ? And... you can install a PP connector on
the piece you cut off, so as to make a cable adapter that will restore the
original plug's capability. ?Don't forget to double check the polarity of
the leads inside the cable. ?And check again.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
FN20kg
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Message----- From: 'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]
To: FT817
Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 4:17 pm Subject: RE: [FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
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?
?
Does anyone make a Power Pole adapter for the MFJ-1317 switching power supply
?
?
Tried searching, didn't find anything.
?
?
thanks
?
Randall
?
Mike,?
I have the mfj power
supply. Same problem.band I use it for 2 different purposes
John,
I could be a beta
tester. ? Otherwise it be next month when I get my disability check. (Hence
the reason for a prefab cable)
Randy ka4nma
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Thanks !? Just got a couple. Rich W1GBB
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-------- Original message -------- From: "'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]" <FT817@...> Date: 4/19/19 22:37 (GMT-05:00) To: FT817@... Subject: RE: [FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
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eBay, of
course...
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Randall
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Where is that pigtail available ?
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from AOL Mobile Mail
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?
I will probably roll my own.
?
I can buy a pigtail with a female 1.7 x 4mm socket and add a PP to
it.
?
?
Randall
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Hi Randall:
This is a case where the solution is to cut the cable that feeds the rig,
and install a PP connector. ? And... you can install a PP connector on
the piece you cut off, so as to make a cable adapter that will restore the
original plug's capability. ?Don't forget to double check the polarity of
the leads inside the cable. ?And check again.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
FN20kg
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Message----- From: 'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]
<FT817@...> To: FT817
<FT817@...> Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 4:17 pm Subject: RE: [FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
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?
?
Does anyone make a Power Pole adapter for the MFJ-1317 switching power supply
?
?
Tried searching, didn't find anything.
?
?
thanks
?
Randall
?
Mike,?
I have the mfj power
supply. Same problem.band I use it for 2 different purposes
John,
I could be a beta
tester. ? Otherwise it be next month when I get my disability check. (Hence
the reason for a prefab cable)
Randy ka4nma
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Re: CW operation using the U5 LINK
And you can do code without a key or paddle with it and the winkeyer, using a keyboard. A new way to learn the code? ?
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eBay, of
course...
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?
Randall
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Where is that pigtail available ?
Sent
from AOL Mobile Mail
Get the new AOL app:
?
?
?
?
?
I will probably roll my own.
?
I can buy a pigtail with a female 1.7 x 4mm socket and add a PP to
it.
?
?
Randall
?
?
?
?
Hi Randall:
This is a case where the solution is to cut the cable that feeds the rig,
and install a PP connector. ? And... you can install a PP connector on
the piece you cut off, so as to make a cable adapter that will restore the
original plug's capability. ?Don't forget to double check the polarity of
the leads inside the cable. ?And check again.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
FN20kg
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Message----- From: 'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]
To: FT817
Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 4:17 pm Subject: RE: [FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
?
?
?
Does anyone make a Power Pole adapter for the MFJ-1317 switching power supply
?
?
Tried searching, didn't find anything.
?
?
thanks
?
Randall
?
Mike,?
I have the mfj power
supply. Same problem.band I use it for 2 different purposes
John,
I could be a beta
tester. ? Otherwise it be next month when I get my disability check. (Hence
the reason for a prefab cable)
Randy ka4nma
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I found it beneficial to attach a small box to the rear panel via the threaded boss serving as a chassis connection. The 817 is in the bottom of the box completely protected and the pp is mounted on the box cover with either an m2 screw, or a 2-56. Either one will work. I also have a reverse polarity protection diode inside. Its all very solid with no adapter cables.
Sonny n1khb
On Friday, April 19, 2019 Doug Lynch doug <FT817@...> wrote:
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They have them in the local flea market. Other place to look is any thrift store. Get one with the right barrel connector and cut the cable?
Good luck.?
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Where is that pigtail available ?
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?
I will
probably roll my own.
?
I can
buy a pigtail with a female 1.7 x 4mm socket and add a PP to
it.
?
?
Randall
?
?
?
?
Hi Randall:
This is a case where the solution is to cut the cable that feeds the rig,
and install a PP connector. ? And... you can install a PP connector on the
piece you cut off, so as to make a cable adapter that will restore the original
plug's capability. ?Don't forget to double check the polarity of the leads
inside the cable. ?And check again.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
FN20kg
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Message----- From: 'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]
< FT817@...> To: FT817
< FT817@...> Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 4:17 pm Subject: RE:
[FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
?
?
?
Does anyone make a Power Pole adapter for the MFJ-1317 switching power supply
?
?
Tried searching, didn't find anything.
?
?
thanks
?
Randall
?
Mike,?
I have the mfj power
supply. Same problem.band I use it for 2 different purposes
John,
I could be a beta tester.
? Otherwise it be next month when I get my disability check. (Hence the reason
for a prefab cable)
Randy ka4nma
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They have them in the local flea market. Other place to look is any thrift store. Get one with the right barrel connector and cut the cable?
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On Apr 19, 2019, at 17:56, captrjbowen@... [FT817] < FT817@...> wrote:
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Where is that pigtail available ?
Sent from AOL Mobile Mail
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?
?
?
?
?
I will
probably roll my own.
?
I can
buy a pigtail with a female 1.7 x 4mm socket and add a PP to
it.
?
?
Randall
?
?
?
?
Hi Randall:
This is a case where the solution is to cut the cable that feeds the rig,
and install a PP connector. ? And... you can install a PP connector on the
piece you cut off, so as to make a cable adapter that will restore the original
plug's capability. ?Don't forget to double check the polarity of the leads
inside the cable. ?And check again.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
FN20kg
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Message----- From: 'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]
< FT817@...> To: FT817
< FT817@...> Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 4:17 pm Subject: RE:
[FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
?
?
?
Does anyone make a Power Pole adapter for the MFJ-1317 switching power supply
?
?
Tried searching, didn't find anything.
?
?
thanks
?
Randall
?
Mike,?
I have the mfj power
supply. Same problem.band I use it for 2 different purposes
John,
I could be a beta tester.
? Otherwise it be next month when I get my disability check. (Hence the reason
for a prefab cable)
Randy ka4nma
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Where is that pigtail available ? Sent from AOL Mobile Mail
Get the new AOL app:
?
?
?
?
?
I will
probably roll my own.
?
I can
buy a pigtail with a female 1.7 x 4mm socket and add a PP to
it.
?
?
Randall
?
?
?
?
Hi Randall:
This is a case where the solution is to cut the cable that feeds the rig,
and install a PP connector. ? And... you can install a PP connector on the
piece you cut off, so as to make a cable adapter that will restore the original
plug's capability. ?Don't forget to double check the polarity of the leads
inside the cable. ?And check again.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
FN20kg
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Message----- From: 'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]
To: FT817
Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 4:17 pm Subject: RE:
[FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
?
?
?
Does anyone make a Power Pole adapter for the MFJ-1317 switching power supply
?
?
Tried searching, didn't find anything.
?
?
thanks
?
Randall
?
Mike,?
I have the mfj power
supply. Same problem.band I use it for 2 different purposes
John,
I could be a beta tester.
? Otherwise it be next month when I get my disability check. (Hence the reason
for a prefab cable)
Randy ka4nma
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?
?
?
?
I will
probably roll my own.
?
I can
buy a pigtail with a female 1.7 x 4mm socket and add a PP to
it.
?
?
Randall
?
?
?
?
Hi Randall:
This is a case where the solution is to cut the cable that feeds the rig,
and install a PP connector. ? And... you can install a PP connector on the
piece you cut off, so as to make a cable adapter that will restore the original
plug's capability. ?Don't forget to double check the polarity of the leads
inside the cable. ?And check again.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
FN20kg
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Message----- From: 'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]
To: FT817
Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 4:17 pm Subject: RE:
[FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
?
?
?
Does anyone make a Power Pole adapter for the MFJ-1317 switching power supply
?
?
Tried searching, didn't find anything.
?
?
thanks
?
Randall
?
Mike,?
I have the mfj power
supply. Same problem.band I use it for 2 different purposes
John,
I could be a beta tester.
? Otherwise it be next month when I get my disability check. (Hence the reason
for a prefab cable)
Randy ka4nma
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Hi Randall:
This is a case where the solution is to cut the cable that feeds the rig, and install a PP connector. ? And... you can install a PP connector on the piece you cut off, so as to make a cable adapter that will restore the original plug's capability. ?Don't forget to double check the polarity of the leads inside the cable. ?And check again.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
FN20kg
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From: 'Randall' N0UTJ@... [FT817]
To: FT817
Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 4:17 pm
Subject: RE: [FT817] Re: Power pole adapter
?
?
?
Does
anyone make a Power Pole adapter for the MFJ-1317 switching power supply
?
?
Tried
searching, didn't find anything.
?
?
thanks
?
Randall
?
Mike,?
I have the mfj power
supply. Same problem.band I use it for 2 different purposes
John,
I could be a beta tester.
? Otherwise it be next month when I get my disability check. (Hence the reason
for a prefab cable)
Randy ka4nma
|
?
?
?
Does
anyone make a Power Pole adapter for the MFJ-1317 switching power supply
?
?
Tried
searching, didn't find anything.
?
?
thanks
?
Randall
?
Mike,?
I have the mfj power
supply. Same problem.band I use it for 2 different purposes
John,
I could be a beta tester.
? Otherwise it be next month when I get my disability check. (Hence the reason
for a prefab cable)
Randy ka4nma
|
CW operation using the U5 LINK
My CW setup using the U5 link attachment:
It's handy but if you use it for CW and connect it to the rig you have no place for a key or paddle.?
I tried an audio Y cable and it works great!
Second if you love CW but have lost your magic touch like me, Google the MRP40 code decoder program.
It ain't free, but neither was your radio! It's well worth the $.
The features are almost unlimited.
I think you can do CW without knowing the code.
Please no smart cracks from the CW 'experts', you might lose your touch when you get old like me. But some don't!
Heading to the QRP contest tomorrow. 0800-1800 LOCAL TIME.
Info on
73 Bo W4GHV since '54
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Re: improved anderson connector
Google for:?yaesu ft-817 anderson powerpole adapter And you’ll get a bunch of results/vendors, including one you can 3D print.
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Didn't someone come up with an improved version that allowed both the original and Anderson connectors to be used? Bo W4GHV
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The 3d printed adapter being sold on ebay is what i use now
but after having owned 7 if these little beasts I have never had any connector issues and my windcamp battery works great after 6 years on my current ND model I have had the day it came out
my first one i bought the day it came (non-ND) out did blow the finals?
John ve3ips
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Running a FT817 using 28W of solar, Charge controller to match the battery, and a 12AH lithium is a good match up.
I run mine with an 11 Ah pack, and 20W panel and a charge controller to match the battery.? This? runs well enough that low battery is not an issue as the solar panel has enough output to charge? the battery during receive and substantially offset TX drain. I tried 40W but it was much more than? needed for charge rate and weight.? ?The sweet spot is likely around 28-32W assuming FT817, a? higher?drain radio would alter that.
I run larger radio 100W (Tentec Eagle or Tentex 6n2+ 100W amps) using 70W of panels and? a pair of 33AH AGM batteries?for Field Day.? In that case 100 W or more is desired.
In both cases excess solar will make up for cloudy days and insure fast recharge.? The price is? of course cost and weight.? ?Biggest thing is not to exceed battery charge rate or max voltage? as its bad for?any battery.
Allison
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It primarily depends on how fast you want to charge the battery. The climate wherever you operate can also be a factor in that you need enough sunlight to capture energy. A lot of cloudy days translates to a slower charge rate. Your operating time is of course a consideration, as is the transmit to receive time ratio.
Then theres the budget along with what physical dimensions youre willing to work with.
??? My system is on the modest side with a 30 watt panel, 7 ah sla,? and a Tractor Supply controller. I might benefit some with a 12 ah battery such as yours, and in that case id want at least a 50 watt panel. My 30 watt panel puts out 1.8 amps in full sun. A 50 watt panel should thus be capable of ~ 3 amps unless theres been a significant change in manufacturing process, in which case it might put out more. Upsizing anything in your system cant hurt, electrically speaking alone. It all has a price tag in terms of your pocket depth and how portable you want to be however.
?? Let us know what you wind up with and how its doing. JMHO, YMMV, FWIW, etc.
Best,
Sonny n1khb
On Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Tom Vaughan twvaughan <FT817@...> wrote:
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I was wondering what kind of solar charger everyone uses for Bioenno batteries. I am considering a 12A battery and would like to charge it using solar power during field operations.
Thanks,? Tom
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Tom, I have the BioEnno 28 & 120 w solar panels. ?They are heavier than some but are a pretty high efficiency compared to the stuff like Harbor freight.?
I like the Budipole Power mini for use with either set. If I’m running solar, AC charger and using these to keep the battery topped up for the big radio, I add the West Mountsin Epic PWR gate.?
For simple field use, the 12 ?-15 ah battery and pwr mini work great. The new PM has a usb charge port as well.?
There are some light weight thin film flexible 25-28w military grade panels, but they are 5-10x more and 2x the size opened up.?
Good luck.?
73 W4DBL
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On Apr 17, 2019, at 09:44, Tom Vaughan twvaughan@... [FT817] < FT817@...> wrote:
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I was wondering what kind of solar charger everyone uses for Bioenno batteries. I am considering a 12A battery and would like to charge it using solar power during field operations.
Thanks,? Tom
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I was wondering what kind of solar charger everyone uses for Bioenno batteries. I am considering a 12A battery and would like to charge it using solar power during field operations.
Thanks,? Tom
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The Power pole adapter product in EBAY is my item/design...so it's available if u need it.
Ancel
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Mike,?I have the mfj power supply. Same problem.band I use it for 2 different purposes
John, I could be a beta tester. ? Otherwise it be next month when I get my disability check. (Hence the reason for a prefab cable) Randy ka4nma
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Doug Lynch NNJ4EM
John