Re: Sotabeams speech compressor vs The One Big Punch by W4RT
I wonder of anyone has “The One Big Punch” adaptation done to their mic by W4RT when he was modding the 817? If so it would be neat to see the difference between
“The One Big Punch” and the
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David Wilcox K8WPE
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#115867
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Re: Sotabeams speech compressor
Hi Andy, Hi @All,
check the box73 de website for availability. I have this greatfully produced from the ?box73 website.
73
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Martin HB3YDM
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Re: Sotabeams speech compressor
Hi Martin,
The update isn't firmware or software related, it was simply me reporting on the received audio reports from other stations and my own observations of it's use. Its a great piece of kit
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M0RON
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#115865
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Re: Sotabeams speech compressor
Hi Andy, what does the update actually refer to? On the hardware/software or on the settings? What can I do with the existing hardware?
Vy 73 de Martin HB3YDM
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Martin HB3YDM
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Re: Sotabeams speech compressor
Martin HB3YDM
You'll find the Sotabeam Speech Compressor at this link
https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/speech-compressor-for-ft-817-818/
I have on one my FT-818. Shipment is quick and efficient when
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bobvinet@...
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Re: Sotabeams speech compressor
Hi Andy does you have an link from this speechprozessor?
Vy 73 de Martin HB3YDM
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Martin HB3YDM
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#115862
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Re: Sotabeams speech compressor
This will be the last update from me on the speech compressor. Had several good chats this afternoon with airfields on the air stations and a portable station in Ireland. Tried with compressor on and
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M0RON
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#115861
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For Sale FT-817 with accessories
- Yaesu FT-817 Multi-Mode QRP Portable Transceiver with accessories including OD Green carrier and a strap. $565
- Yaesu FT-817 Multi-Mode QRP Portable Transceiver with accessories. $518
- LDG Z-817
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Peter W0MAX
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Re: need help with my old yeasu ft-817
mine is the non nd model but you know i liked it and used it more than the
nd model i used to have! jerry w5kaw
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jerry buchanan
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#115859
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Re: FT-817ND power takes time to reach 5 Watts after powering on
You might try doing the pa install tuning. There are 2 pots on the pa board where using inline Amp meter with pa an?adjust each pot for proper current. Must do separate for each pot.?
73 Ron n9ee
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Ron Wright
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#115858
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Re: FT-817ND power takes time to reach 5 Watts after powering on
Hi Mike!
This is definitely a sign that something in the radio is getting worn out and likely will need to be replaced soon.? Based solely on the observations you've had, my initial suspect is a
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NE1AM - Ryan
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#115857
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FT-817ND power takes time to reach 5 Watts after powering on
Hello,
My FT-817ND (bought new in 2004) takes some time to reach 5 Watts after first powering on.
Example: apply 12V external supply, power on rig, key down on 28.060 MHz CW.? Power is initially
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Mike
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#115856
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Re: FT-818 Odd SWR Readings on 70 cm
Re: SWR.
My FT817ND was purchased new in early 2006. The SWR readings don't match this table:
https://www.ka7oei.com/ft817_vswr.html
On mine there are no SWR bars on 145 MHz, but 2 to 3 bars on 435
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Mike EI9FEB
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#115855
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Re: Digirig APRS
Rick,
I was thinking something more simple (my electronics habilities goes as far
as pressing the power button). I was wondering if a Digirig and the
APRSDroid would work.
Daniel PY2TDB.
Em qui.,
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Daniel Vianna
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#115854
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Re: Iambic mode - A or B?
Why not use the keyer as a full keyer. ?Let it control the timing. I often hear users I can tell using a bug bad dah timing is sloppy sending. The why we are called hams poor cw ops from early days
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Ron Wright
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#115853
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Re: need help with my old yeasu ft-817
How many hours did you spend resolving that issue?
Yaesu charges $90/hr to repair Amateur Radios, and component-level repairs for a radio may not be cost-effective. They have to balance effort, cost,
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Ken N2VIP
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#115852
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Re: need help with my old yeasu ft-817
Didn't Yaesu announce they would no longer repair original (non-ND) FT-817 radios?
Sending their FT-817 to Yaesu may not be an option for OP, depending on his specific radio...
Ken, N2VIP
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Ken N2VIP
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#115851
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Re: need help with my old yeasu ft-817
Rob I have a guy that does a great job on my radios. Had him work on my 817,Kenwood 200, Kenwood 450SAT.
His name is Tim Moes in South Dakota.
www.midwest-technical.com E-mail is
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David Tucker
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Re: Iambic mode - A or B?
John,
I'd second the recommendation for a single lever paddle.? A single lever is pretty much the same as using a bug.? If you accidentally manually key you dashes, the keyer will still accept the
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Mike, KL7MJ
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#115849
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Re: need help with my old yeasu ft-817
I'm curious what they did and what they charged. I sent an FT857D to Yaesu
in California for repair a year ago. They told me they would need to
replace the main board and it would cost over $650. This
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Zack Widup
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