Re: TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
Very good. ? I was pretty much certain the software mod DOES NOT WORK for the FT-817ND.? Even though someone said it worked for him, I wasn’t buying it.
Glad you got it working.? Enjoy. ? Mike – KD5KC -- El Paso -- Texas. ? The canyons are calling, colorful and deep.? But I have promises to keep. And miles to go still in my Jeep...?? And miles to go still in my Jeep... ? 
? ADVENTURE:? The respectful pursuit of trouble. ? ? ? ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Andrew Lindley Sent: Friday, August 7, 2020 7:41 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [ft817] TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200 ? Thanks to all who responded. I tried the Widebander software mod (Thanks Robin G4JDO) but to no avail. Plucked up the courage & downloaded the Yaesu jumper mod sheet and reset the jumpers and all’s working great. I kept a record of my settings and restored them and the little rig is as good as new (and transmits everywhere I want it to ?. Hardest part of the mod was reseating the ribbon cable!
73 de
Andy M0DEL
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Re: TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 10:25 AM, Peter (G1FXE) wrote:
Still worth trying a PC/Software based MARS mod, my rig is an early 'ND' model and took a software mod ok.
Rgds,
Peter.....
Fyi, my rig is a '4E' serial number. ? -- Peter..... (G1FXE)
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Re: TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
Thanks to all who responded. I tried the Widebander software mod (Thanks Robin G4JDO) but to no avail. Plucked up the courage & downloaded the Yaesu jumper mod sheet and reset the jumpers and all’s working great. I kept a record of my settings and restored them and the little rig is as good as new (and transmits everywhere I want it to ?. Hardest part of the mod was reseating the ribbon cable!
73 de
Andy M0DEL
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Re: TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 12:06 PM, Mike Olbrisch wrote:
Which software do you use to open the FT-817ND please?? Got a URL for download or a place to purchase?
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Thanks - VERY much.
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Mike – KD5KC -- El Paso -- Texas.
Apologies for the delay Mike, i have to dig through my software archive to find the answer. The application i used was called 'softjump', this appears to just change a 2 byte value in the rig and it stores the previous value to revert the mod. I was real suprised i still had the app & the file to revert given now long ago i extended my 817 ! It may still be available for download (google search suggested), if not let me know and i'll share it with you. 73 ? -- Peter..... (G1FXE)
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Re: TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
Go dkmod. They have all the info on this.?
Cheers. Owie. ?vkyba@...
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Re: TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
Thanks for all your suggestions. I did wonder about the old uk allocation but thought it was expanded before the nd was released. I’ll let you know when I’ve got it sorted. Probably not immediately due to other commitments ?
73
Andy M0DEL?
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Re: TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
That is interesting…….. I had always thought-heard-been told only the FT-817 could be opened up with software.? One of the “improvements” of the FT-817ND was that it took a physical MOD to open up the frequencies.? And he clearly stated he has an FT-817ND. ? Which software do you use to open the FT-817ND please?? Got a URL for download or a place to purchase? ? Thanks - VERY much. ? ? Mike – KD5KC -- El Paso -- Texas. ? The canyons are calling, colorful and deep.? But I have promises to keep. And miles to go still in my Jeep...?? And miles to go still in my Jeep... ? 
? ADVENTURE:? The respectful pursuit of trouble. ? ? ? ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Mike Mynn Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 1:28 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [ft817] TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200 ? ?Hi Andy,
I had the same issue with my 817. You need to open up the band by either soldering some pads in the head (display) assembly or by using software. Soldering the pads is rather tricky due to the size and space inside so you need to be confident soldering. If I remember correctly you remove Some pads and add others. The software route is the easiest but is not permanent. Both options will give you 7.0 to 7.2MHz TX.
Google “M6PWLradio” and look under Useful Information, I have a copy of Yaesu’s official method to open up the frequencies. Unfortunately I can’t remember where I got the software from but I found it with Google.
Best regards
Mike Mynn (M0PWL) ? Isles of Scilly, IN69UV, EU-011
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Re: TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
FWIW my elderly FT817 needed “expanding” to cover the extended portion of the 40m band, I did mine via the “jumpers” sadly a side effect is losing the ARS functionality.
73 de G0FVT
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Re: TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 06:24 PM, Mike Olbrisch wrote:
It is probably set to the earlier European 40m model, 7.000 to 7.1000.
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The ND model cannot be programmed externally, you will need to open it up and do the solder modification.
Still worth trying a PC/Software based MARS mod, my rig is an early 'ND' model and took a software mod ok. Rgds, Peter..... ? -- Peter..... (G1FXE)
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Re: TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
?Hi Andy,
I had the same issue with my 817. You need to open up the band by either soldering some pads in the head (display) assembly or by using software. Soldering the pads is rather tricky due to the size and space inside so you need to be confident soldering. If I remember correctly you remove Some pads and add others. The software route is the easiest but is not permanent. Both options will give you 7.0 to 7.2MHz TX.
Google “M6PWLradio” and look under Useful Information, I have a copy of Yaesu’s official method to open up the frequencies. Unfortunately I can’t remember where I got the software from but I found it with Google.
Best regards
Mike Mynn (M0PWL)
De Mike - M0PWL Isles of Scilly, IN69UV, EU-011
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Re: TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
Hi Andy – a memory lurking in the back of my mind, didn’t the UK have a
reduced 40m allocation at one time?
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Perhaps this 817 dates from that time and has the reduced band set
internally?
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Just a maybe, good luck!
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Steve VK2ARS
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From: Andrew Lindley
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 4:17 AM
Subject: [ft817] TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
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One
of my FT817nds (serial no 4H) won’t transmit on the top half of 40m. My other
one is fine and this one works on the lower half and on all other frequencies.
I’ve just started using this one on 40, previously it’s been 20m and above.
Anyone any ideas please? A web search has only brought up “won’t transmit at
all”.
Any help gratefully received...
Cheers,
Andy M0DEL
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Re: TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
It is probably set to the earlier European 40m model, 7.000 to 7.1000. ? The ND model cannot be programmed externally, you will need to open it up and do the solder modification. ? Mike – KD5KC -- El Paso -- Texas. ? The canyons are calling, colorful and deep.? But I have promises to keep. And miles to go still in my Jeep...?? And miles to go still in my Jeep... ? 
? ADVENTURE:? The respectful pursuit of trouble. ? ? ? ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Andrew Lindley Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 12:17 PM To: [email protected]Subject: [ft817] TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200 ? One of my FT817nds (serial no 4H) won’t transmit on the top half of 40m. My other one is fine and this one works on the lower half and on all other frequencies. I’ve just started using this one on 40, previously it’s been 20m and above. Anyone any ideas please? A web search has only brought up “won’t transmit at all”.
Any help gratefully received...
Cheers,
Andy M0DEL
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TX ERR on 40m from .101 to .200
One of my FT817nds (serial no 4H) won’t transmit on the top half of 40m. My other one is fine and this one works on the lower half and on all other frequencies. I’ve just started using this one on 40, previously it’s been 20m and above. Anyone any ideas please? A web search has only brought up “won’t transmit at all”.
Any help gratefully received...
Cheers,
Andy M0DEL
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Re: FT-871ND ACC Pinout for MX-P50M Power Amplifier
To be sure, look at the numbers on the connector.
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Al Skierkiewicz
WB9UVJ
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Re: FT-871ND ACC Pinout for MX-P50M Power Amplifier
Do need to watch these connector pin-out diagrams.? Once wired a Yaesu mobile rig mic connector for a digital interface and on one side was 5V pin from inside the rig and on opposite side was PTT pin.? Well the diagram was backwards and ended up wiring PTT to 5V and when keyed it shorted out the 5V and damaged a PC board trace inside.? Connector diagrams need to identify what is shown and from what side.
I think the connections in the FT817 manual are correct as looking into the connector from the rear of the rig.? I have wired interface to the DATA connector and came out correctly as shown in manual.
73, ron, n9ee/r Ron Wright, N9EE/R Hernando Co ARES EC
BSEE Micro Computer Concepts Spring Hill, Florida
146.64 repeater, 1100 ft HAAT 352-835-5610
On Monday, August 3, 2020, 6:11:19 PM EDT, Marty Hartwell <mhartwe@...> wrote:
Hi Mark
I think so, but you may have to use a meter to confirm that. I
have looked for a confirmation
and never really found a printer form. It has been a lonnnnng
time since I have assembled a
connection cable for the 817 I just can't remember.
Marty kd8bj
On 8/3/20 3:47 PM, Mark Friedman wrote:
Steve and Marty,
Thank you for your responses. The service manual is a keeper for
sure. I found what I needed from the schematic on page 29. It
shows the 8-pin Mini DIN configuration and the pin-out for each.
Since this connector is prefixed with the letter J, I am assuming
the view is as if I'm looking into the jack (female connector) on
the backside of the 817. Is that correct??
Mark WB8BCU
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Re: FT-871ND ACC Pinout for MX-P50M Power Amplifier
Hi Mark
I think so, but you may have to use a meter to confirm that. I
have looked for a confirmation
and never really found a printer form. It has been a lonnnnng
time since I have assembled a
connection cable for the 817 I just can't remember.
Marty kd8bj
On 8/3/20 3:47 PM, Mark Friedman wrote:
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Steve and Marty,
Thank you for your responses. The service manual is a keeper for
sure. I found what I needed from the schematic on page 29. It
shows the 8-pin Mini DIN configuration and the pin-out for each.
Since this connector is prefixed with the letter J, I am assuming
the view is as if I'm looking into the jack (female connector) on
the backside of the 817. Is that correct??
Mark WB8BCU
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Re: FT-871ND ACC Pinout for MX-P50M Power Amplifier
Steve and Marty,
Thank you for your responses. The service manual is a keeper for sure. I found what I needed from the schematic on page 29. It shows the 8-pin Mini DIN configuration and the pin-out for each. Since this connector is prefixed with the letter J, I am assuming the view is as if I'm looking into the jack (female connector) on the backside of the 817. Is that correct??
Mark WB8BCU
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Re: Tokyo Hy-Power HRC-60 (HL-50b remote)
Check the HL45 schematic. It has remote circuitry inside.
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-------- Original message -------- From: The Notorious Tre` <treii28@...> Date: 8/3/20 12:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: [ft817] Tokyo Hy-Power HRC-60 (HL-50b remote)
Speaking of power amplifiers and pinouts, does anyone have any resources for building your own remote for the Tokyo Hy-Power amplifiers? I've had a watch on ebay for going on 4 years to see if an HRC-60 would pop-up again (there were a few older, completed auctions at the time I created the search). Nothing has materialized.
I vaguely recall that they may have had an schematic for it in the manual, but I don't know if the components would be available any more.? I wonder if one might be built in conjunction with a rig controller connected to the CAT on the 817 itself using something like an Arduino, ESP8266 or a raspberry pi.
SW
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Tokyo Hy-Power HRC-60 (HL-50b remote)
Speaking of power amplifiers and pinouts, does anyone have any resources for building your own remote for the Tokyo Hy-Power amplifiers? I've had a watch on ebay for going on 4 years to see if an HRC-60 would pop-up again (there were a few older, completed auctions at the time I created the search). Nothing has materialized.
I vaguely recall that they may have had an schematic for it in the manual, but I don't know if the components would be available any more.? I wonder if one might be built in conjunction with a rig controller connected to the CAT on the 817 itself using something like an Arduino, ESP8266 or a raspberry pi.
SW
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Re: FT-871ND ACC Pinout for MX-P50M Power Amplifier
Hi Mark
Here is a link, you may have to scan it with mouse, to the FT-817
service manual. On page 23
of the PDF is a picture of the CAT and DATA and all of the plugs
really.
I don't know if it will help in this instance because it looks
like it is mirror image.
But it is the service manual and it might be helpful to download
it to keep.
Hope this helps.
Marty kd8bj
On 8/2/20 1:49 PM, Mark Friedman wrote:
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The documentation for wiring the ACC plug from the MX-P590M power
amplifier is sparse. I realize it should be simple with the black
control wire going to the GND and the red control wire to the TX
GND pins of the ACC.?
I'm looking for confirmation that I am using the correct pins on
the 8-pin Mini DIN plug. Please excuse my crude ASCII diagram and
numbering of the pins; the view is looking into the bottom of
plug, i.e., at the exposed pins.?
I have black (GND) going to pin 4 and red (TX GND) going to pin 8.
Is this correct?
8-pin Mini DIN Plug (Male) for ACC
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left? ?|? ? ? 4? ? ?5? ? ? ? 6? ? ? ? |? ?right
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73,?
Mark WB8BCU
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Al WB9UVJ