Re: Solar panels
I've always used a 7 ah SLA with good results. The weight is manageable for the short carry distances I frequent. If lithium ion ever becomes competitive enough I may transition at some point.? ?I
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Joseph Wonoski
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Re: Loosening tight screws
I agree on McMaster. They treat all customers the same no matter what size order, and delivery is FAST without special shipping charges. I used them for work and continue to use them for myself.
Joe
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Joseph Wonoski
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Re: Loosening tight screws
VESSEL - ARMOR GRIP? Screwdriver Cross Point 4PC. Set (JISDRIVE) No.550APH4PBU https://a.co/d/7AfuEbB
On Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 1:55 PM, Mike Dinolfo<mdinolfo@...> wrote: Rick:
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D Jones <Djoneses@...>
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#114744
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Re: Loosening tight screws
Rick:
mcmaster.com sells JIS screwdrivers. Mcmaster is an excellent supplier
of many things hardware-related.? I consider their products (tools,
materials) to be of high quality, not inexpensive but
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Mike Dinolfo
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Re: Loosening tight screws
Hi Neil and the group,
Thanks for your post, I never knew JIS existed, I have never had a problem
removing the screws from yaesu products but have a lot of screw drivers
also! I wonder if there is a
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VE1RNM
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#114742
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Re: Loosening tight screws
Hi
It will help if you get a JIS driver.
Yeasu radios don't use Philips, they use JIS screws, you can use a Philips driver but it isn't the best fit.
this website explains it better than I
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sceadued
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Re: Loosening tight screws
A small amount of heat. A heat gun or hairdryer will work. Assuming they
have blue locktite on them, heat will soften the bond.
[email protected]> wrote:
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Tobias KK7BCO/2M0TFF
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#114740
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Loosening tight screws
I finally decided to attach the side rails that came with my Portable Zero Pack to my 817nd.? The two screws on either side are so tight I can only barely loosen one of them.? The other three are
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hermit
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#114739
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Re: Solar panels
The OP is asking about portable QRP usage, so car batteries are right out, SLA are an option but heavy, LiFePO4 batteries are likely a better choice.
As for a solar panel, a three-panel array is not
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Ken N2VIP
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#114738
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Re: Solar panels
SLAs are actually made for deep cycle use. Depth of discharge affects lifespan to a degree however.?? ?Car batteries are a different animal designed for short duration starting only.
Joe
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Joseph Wonoski
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#114737
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Maxicom CAT Display
Hi All
New firmware version V1.3 is already working in Maxicom CAT display for FT8xx transceivers
A new IF for 28MHz transverter was added. This video shows Maxicom used in FT8 with FT857 and MET-4
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Luis Fernandez
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Re: Solar panels
Many quote the maximum output at solar noon, midsummer, clear sky and the panel angled at the sun.
Obviously this can be even x10 the actual output even on a good day in the other half of the year
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Mike EI9FEB
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Re: Solar panels
I saw the same thing. Various manufacturers with dubious claims. I think it probably cost more, but I bought a small folding bioenno panel and haven’t regretted it.
Dan
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Daniel Holmes
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#114734
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Re: Solar panels
Bioenno has been solid with their support for batteries and panels. I have 5-6 batteries and 3 panels 28W-180W.
Buy quality.
Doug
W4DBL
Doug Lynch
President
Aries International, LLC
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Doug Lynch NNJ4EM
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#114733
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Solar panels
Hi all,
I'm considering a solar panel purchase for portable qrp. Something in the neighborhood of 20-30 watts.
Many on the web have sketchy, ambiguous, or contradictory specs. Any guidance would be
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Joseph Wonoski
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DigiPi WSJT-X CAT PTT error
I'm using a DigiPi with a digirig going to the 817. Running WSJT-X. I have checked "CAT" for PTT Method. "Test CAT" works and comes back green, but then "Test PTT" produces an error (see attached
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Jim
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#114731
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Re: H-250 Handset with FT-817 ??
Might be of interest.
https://w2eny.com/Handset/
B
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Brian
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#114730
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H-250 Handset with FT-817 ??
All,
Is anyone using an H-250 military handset with their FT-817 ? Perhaps in a field pack configuration ?? ?If so, I have a bunch of questions;
How did you interconnect? the handset to the
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Gene Balinski K1NR
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#114729
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Re: Add command to Direwolf.conf to force FT-817 into FM mode?
I was about to suggest flrig and on a re-read
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John D Erskine VE7MHI VA7OTC
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#114728
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Re: 8x1.2V Eneloops
Thanks All,
i will add two more cells to the pack and look into the LDDA batteries. I have 10 eneloops so good for the moment
All advice much appreciated
cheers
Tony
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Tony Murphy
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