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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
By Robert Sauvan <rsauvan@...> · #108611 ·
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
By Bo W4GHV <bobarr@...> · #108610 ·
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
By iz0inx · #108609 ·
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
By Paddy G4MAD · #108608 ·
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
By Peter (G1FXE) · #108607 ·
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
By Ron Wright · #108606 ·
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
By Ken N2VIP · #108605 ·
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
By John Kalotai <n1olo@...> · #108604 ·
Re: Windcamp WLB 817 - recharge with a charger for LIPO
Yes please Steve.? Always interested in what's under the hood John G0GCD
By John G0GCD · #108603 ·
Re: Lithium Battery Options
I don't see any mention that the charger is included with that battery at that price. Ken, N2VIP
By Ken N2VIP · #108602 ·
Re: Lithium Battery Options
www,hamsource.com There is a 4.5Ahr special on the index page
By John Kalotai <n1olo@...> · #108601 ·
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
By Alan Jones <alanfjonesuk@...> · #108600 ·
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
By Steve Sawicki · #108599 ·
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
By Mark Kelm <gmkelm@...> · #108598 ·
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
By Thomas McQuiggan <m7mcqio83ro@...> · #108597 ·
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
By Thomas McQuiggan <m7mcqio83ro@...> · #108596 ·
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
By IK0TIX <ik0tix@...> · #108595 ·
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
By Mark Hirst · #108594 ·
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
By g4xcp uk <gail21@...> · #108593 ·
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
By John Kalotai <n1olo@...> · #108592 ·