Re: How to remove SEL knob and VFO knob on FT-817
Hi Eddy,
If I remember correctly, the Yaesu and most major Japanese radios use the JIS standard hex screws ( slight difference in size and taper angle). I've used the standard 1.5 on my 817ND and it
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Andreas Lindmiere
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#114787
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60dbm Neptune Amplifier + or -
I would like to know how well? the 60dbm Neptune Amplifier works with a FT 817ND for those of you that have and use one? My goal is to use it in the shack and in the field. I realize I can get a FT
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AG3 - KI6DOZ
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#114786
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Re: How to remove SEL knob and VFO knob on FT-817
Hi Ed,
I can confirm that the 1.5 mm Allen key is the correct size. They are usually quite tight and will need a bit of force to loosen. (I just checked on mine.) Insert the short end of the key
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Eric van de Weyer
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#114785
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How to remove SEL knob and VFO knob on FT-817
Hello,
I am replacing the SEL rotary encoder on the FT-817 and want to make sure I do it without breaking anything.
What size allen key (hex wrench) do I use to undo the VFO knob? I tried using a
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eddy v
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#114784
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QRPworks at Hamvention
Hi All,
Hamvention is just around the corner and QRPworks is looking forward to being there again.
We'll be in the same inside booth as last year in building 2...booth 2804.
If you're going, stop
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Shel KF0UR
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#114783
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Re: technical standard certification number
Sorry " Geert Jan", my phone changed your name....
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73
Emilio, JK1MBT
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Emilio
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#114782
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Re: technical standard certification number
Hi Greet Jan,
Ok, Interesting topic the J mark. I'm not an expert but will tell you what I know about it
1. That's correct, radio sold in Japan for amateur bands will only transmit in Japanese band
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Emilio
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#114781
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Re: technical standard certification number
Hi Emilio,
May I ask a few more details questions and confirm a few more details since the info I have may be obsoleted and perhaps not even correct and you seem to be much more knowledgeable:
1. A
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Geert Jan de Groot
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#114780
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Re: technical standard certification number
Hi Doug,
Yes Japanese Ham can make their own homebrew transceivers, however to use the band (aka TX) your radio need to be approved, that's the TSS Certification.
What actually mean is they measure
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Emilio
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#114779
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Re: technical standard certification number
Hello Doug
Perhaps I was just being cautious... In the JARL document describing the
application process for a foreigner to establish a station in Japan, they
talk about the intended rig(s) approval
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Denis Brown VK6AKR
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#114778
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Re: technical standard certification number
Why would you need a certificate number?
Are the Japanese not allowed to make their own gear, so everything has to
be type approved?
Doug VK1ZDJ
wrote:
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Doug Jackson
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#114777
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Re: technical standard certification number
Many thanks Emilio
Handy to know that all certificates for Japanese-market radios are on file
with the JARL and that I can state an intention-to-use a particular radio
ahead of the purchase. I am
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Denis Brown VK6AKR
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#114776
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Re: technical standard certification number
Kevin,
Sorry for the confusion, my msg was for Denis, I just mess up the names....
Denis,
Only 2 places left mainly in Akihabara for radios with good stock (Rocket/Fuji) but there are also a few
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Emilio
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Re: technical standard certification number
Attached UK certification, which is accepted in Japan
Rgds
ZL2ALW
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ZL2ALW
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#114774
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Re: technical standard certification number
Many thanks Kevin and Emilio
Thanks for the UK / EU certificate and the advice regarding purchase of a
Japanese specific radio.
On balance that might be the wiser option. My destination is
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Denis Brown VK6AKR
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#114773
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Re: technical standard certification number
Hello Emilio
The original poster did not have any certification certificate information at all for the FT-817ND they intended to use in Japan. I was hoping that copies of the UK version, which along
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Kevin G6UCY
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#114772
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Re: technical standard certification number
Hi Kevin,
Is your FT-817nd a Japanese model? If so, is printed on the model/serial label in the radio
Particular for FT-817, the number may vary if was manufacturer before Nov 2007
If your radio
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Emilio
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#114771
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Re: technical standard certification number
Hello Denis
I have attached the two certificates of conformity that I received with my FT-817ND, hope that they have the information you are looking for.
Regarding the address of Yaesu, they changed
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Kevin G6UCY
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#114770
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technical standard certification number
Hello members
I have the opportunity to visit Japan on a fairly frequent basis over the
next few years and I am thinking of applying for a Japanese callsign.
Most of the hurdles I think I can
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Denis Brown VK6AKR
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#114769
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Re: No transmit function on 2M
Yes I know what you mean,
But when a radio has no power output on 2m ,I think the seller did know,
Also sometimes you see things for sale ,and the seller said it is working
as it should as it lights
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davebb123456
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#114768
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