Simultaneous use of Cat Control and Amplifier
Hi all,
Im trying to get my Ft-817 all set up to take to my condo in Caye Caulker Belize. Ive been experimenting with lots of antennas and I think Ive got that all taken care of now. I have a 45 watt
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Robert Sauvan <rsauvan@...>
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Re: CAT commands ?
Interesting project, I'd love details. I've worked a bit in that area.
Currently with a Teensy 3.2, Arduino, simple encoder, & switches. It has a USB 'output'. ?( forgot the correct name).
The
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Bo W4GHV <bobarr@...>
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Re: Windcamp WLB 817 - recharge with a charger for LIPO
Very interesting report Steve, I'd like to see the pictures, thanks.
All the best,
Filippo - IZ0INX
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iz0inx
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Re: Lithium Battery Options
I simply use an external RC battery - a Turnigy 2650mAh 3S 1C Lipoly Tx Pack ( https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-2650mah-3s-1c-lipoly-tx-pack-futaba-jr-1.html ) sourced from Hobby King.
The battery
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Paddy G4MAD
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CAT commands ?
I have just finished putting together a 'remote faceplate' for my '817'.
This is a Nextion touch screen coupled to an Arduino and is based on the excellent work by EA3DMM (see the Nextion Facebook
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Peter (G1FXE)
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Re: Ldg tuner
I have a number of the LDG tuners, AT100, Z11Pro and Z817 I use with my FT817.? I like them all, but really like the AT100, has forward and reflected bars on front so can see power output and
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Ron Wright
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Re: Lithium Battery Options
Crud, how'd I miss that.
I went right to their battery listings (which didn't mention the charger) and ignored the statement on their homepage!
Obviously you were right John, thanks for sharing the
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Ken N2VIP
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Re: Lithium Battery Options
"This is special is only available from Hamsource. The Bioenno 12045 4.5Ahr Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. Regularly $80 is now only $50 including a charger! "
John Kalotai N1OLO
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John Kalotai <n1olo@...>
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Re: Windcamp WLB 817 - recharge with a charger for LIPO
Yes please Steve.? Always interested in what's under the hood
John G0GCD
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John G0GCD
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Re: Lithium Battery Options
I don't see any mention that the charger is included with that battery at that price.
Ken, N2VIP
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Ken N2VIP
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Re: Lithium Battery Options
www,hamsource.com
There is a 4.5Ahr special on the index page
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John Kalotai <n1olo@...>
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Re: Ldg tuner
I made the right decision. I chose the ldg 100 for the same reason. FT817 was my first set so nearly bought the ldg817 atu . Glad I didn¡¯t as I now have an FT 450D and can use the ldg100 on
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Alan Jones <alanfjonesuk@...>
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Re: Windcamp WLB 817 - recharge with a charger for LIPO
The? Windcamp WLB 817 battery has a some form of internal BMS
How do I know my, Windcamp WLB 817 about 10 months old and? which was being recharged by the supplied charger died.
The pack was
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Steve Sawicki
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Re: Lithium Battery Options
I can attest to the quality and robustness of the Bioenno LifePO4 battery. ?I use the 12v 3ah with my FT-818 and get ~5 hours of runtime at full power. ?Additionally, the battery/charger allows for
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Mark Kelm <gmkelm@...>
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Re: Lithium Battery Options
I use LifePO 13.2V batteries. They just last FOREVER!! A really good investment.
*READ THIS* ( https://tommcquiggan.blogspot.com/2019/02/lifepo-batteries.html ) <<< about how to look after them and
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Thomas McQuiggan <m7mcqio83ro@...>
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Re: Ldg tuner
I bought an LDG Z-817 tuner but now wish I'd bought the Z-100PLUS because it's still *extremely compact* and light, but has the ability to handle 125W, so it could be used with other radios, say on
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Thomas McQuiggan <m7mcqio83ro@...>
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Re: Windcamp WLB 817 - recharge with a charger for LIPO
Thanks Gail,
I had already found this written in the instruction booklet (I had also written it).
What I wonder is:
how does the non-original charger receive the stop charge command?
assuming that the
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IK0TIX <ik0tix@...>
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Re: Lithium Battery Options
Although I have the internal Windcamp battery now, I've run my FT-817 and other radios off one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01DLRGY8A
As it is able to deliver enough current to
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Mark Hirst
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Re: Windcamp WLB 817 - recharge with a charger for LIPO
Hope this might be of some use I contacted Windcamp a few years back and here below is what they had to say:-
The WLB-817S lithium battery pack has four power cords, two red ones for the positive and
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g4xcp uk <gail21@...>
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Lithium Battery Options
I know it is not as convenient as the internal Windcamp battery but......
The Bioenno Power batteries are robust and safe. There is a special running for the 4.5Ahr with a charger for $50 from
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John Kalotai <n1olo@...>
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