Re: Yaesu FT-718 power conditioner
Isn't the LM383 is a 7 watt audio amplifier?
https://www.datasheetcatalog.com/info_redirect/datasheets/105/50173_DS.pdf.shtml
Ken, N2VIP
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Ken N2VIP
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#115033
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Re: Yaesu FT-718 power conditioner
Mike,
As a side note, if you ever again come across a situation where the LM317 will not support the current draw that you need, you may look at its big brother, the LM383. It has the same form, fit,
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Albert Marsh
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#115032
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Re: 60dbm Neptune Amplifier + or -
Hi all,
The 817/818 is a very reliable radio when it comes to external keying and
one of you has confirmed the same behaviour when using a different radio.
From the descriptions it sounds like RF
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Lou Blasco
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#115031
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Re: Ft-817 power connector
Sure does help, Ken,
I'll get an order out to ?west mountain soon!
I picked up a second 817 for $100. It was beat up but I got it working. There is a problem with the power jack, it's busted, and
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Mike Bryce
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#115030
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Re: Ft-817 power connector
Thanks for the info, but I don't have nor do ?I have access to a 3d printer.
mike wb8vge
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Mike Bryce
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Re: Yaesu FT-718 power conditioner
Thanks, Steve for the info
I take it a 1.8K resistor across the 817's power jack will fool the internal micorprocessor into thinking nothing is plugged in?
The solution I was planning on using was
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Mike Bryce
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#115028
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Re: Yaesu FT-718 power conditioner
Oh, having a senior moment.... Yes, FT817 sounds a lot better
mike wb8vge
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Mike Bryce
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Re: Ft-817 power connector
Hi Mike,
I use a 3d printed adapter with Anderson Powerpoles available on eBay. Refer to attached photos.
Clyde KC7BJE
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Clyde Lambert
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#115026
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Re: Yaesu FT-718 power conditioner
I added a toggle switch to my power conditioner. Never a question about any drain issues. Easy.
Joe N1KHB?
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Joseph Wonoski
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Re: Yaesu FT-718 power conditioner
Mike, that power conditioner looks great. Without knowing how you have designed the circuits in the device, I am wondering if you have also (intentionally or otherwise) solved the excessive power-off
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Steve W2SGM
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#115024
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Re: Ft-817 power connector
3d print version... you still need anderson power pole and plug
do the short one so you can see the ends of the anderson power poles
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2625096
[email protected]>
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KM4JHK paul
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Re: Ft-817 power connector
There is a problem with these connectors. I was using one and the connector
got yanked while it was plugged in. It pulled the DC jack loose from the pc
board. I had an awful time repairing it. Now the
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Zack Widup
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Re: Ft-817 power connector
The proper Yaesu part, EDC-6, is $9
https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-002649
Power pole to 1.7mm is $10
https://www.westmountainradio.com/product_info.php?products_id=ppl-4
If you want
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Ken N2VIP
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Re: Yaesu FT-718 power conditioner
Mike,
Thanks, your explanation answers my questions.
Note: you seem to keep referring to the FT-817 as 718, which brings to mind a competitor's radio, the IC-718.
Thanks,
Ken, N2VIP
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Ken N2VIP
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Re: Ft-817 power connector
Do you mean the FT817? Not 718? Sometimes you just have to spend the money.
I would stay away from the Windcamp adaptors. For one thing, I bought one
and the plug into the radio didn't fit properly
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Zack Widup
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Re: Ft-817 power connector
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yaesu-FT817-FT818-FT60-etc-power-plug-x3-/132534398706?_ul=IL
[email protected]> wrote:
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KM4JHK paul
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#115018
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Re: Yaesu FT-718 power conditioner
Hi, Ken,
There is/will be a pigtail that runs from the conditioner to the radio. It simply was installed when these photos were taken.
The active device is a low dropout adjustable regulator that
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Mike Bryce
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#115017
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Re: Yaesu FT-718 power conditioner
Mike,
Looks nice, but I've got a couple questions:
I only see one external connection, how is this unit connected to the radio? A jumper that passes thru the lid?
I suspect most FT-817/818 users power
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Ken N2VIP
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#115016
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Re: Ft-817 power connector
I use the Yaesu cable: I think it came with the radio. It also fits my Yaesu HTs.
73, Leon
G1HSM
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Leon
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#115015
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Yaesu FT-718 power conditioner
Hey, gang...
Things have been slow in the shack, so I've raised from the dead a project I started back in 2018. This is a power conditioner for the 718/818.
Unlike Phil's design, I can't remember
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Mike Bryce
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