Re: Internal battery FT-817ND
Thanks all, I have reverted to the dry cell tray and some NiMH AA cells whilst I ponder my options.
The old Windcamp pack is currently well away from anything combustible, awaiting correct disposal -
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Andy GD1MIP
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Re: Internal battery FT-817ND
Mine died too at 5 years,which is the expected life of the battery chemistry.
You could use the empty cell pack with Eneloop cells which last well, but they
are a bit light on amphour capacity, circa
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G0FTD
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Re: Internal battery FT-817ND
Thanks Joe, I was hoping for Lifepo4 not Lipo. But due to compartment size,
that chemistry may not be available. I've asked Bioenno the same question.
73
Mike WA1MAD
aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Mike Davis
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Re: Internal battery FT-817ND
As everyone else has said, get rid of that pack. It’s no good anymore.
For a replacement just grab another windcamp, six years is a great service life for any rechargeable battery. I believe you
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Kevin - K5KTM
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Re: Internal battery FT-817ND
You are doing the right thing Andy!!!!? For all others in the same boat, GET A NEW BATTERY AND SEND THE OLD ONE TO THE RECYCLERS!!!!? Many people think rechargeable batteries are to last "forever"
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Kurt Savegnago <ksaves2@...>
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Re: Internal battery FT-817ND
There must be a list of lipo cell sizes somewhere to see what might fit in the 817 battery compartment. Otherwise you have to go external. The battery compartment is otherwise pretty useless. It may
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Joseph Wonoski
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Re: Internal battery FT-817ND
Are there any internal Lifepo4 battery options for the 817? That would be a nice option. Undecided on a Windcamp upgrade.
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Mike Davis
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Re: Internal battery FT-817ND
Watch out Andy, they can catch fire
Mike WA1MAD
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Michael Davis
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Re: Internal battery FT-817ND
I have some HT batteries that have expanded when they get old after many charges.? Best to remove and replace before something leaks...
Within the last month I my original battery with a WinCamp set
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Jack Sheehy
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Re: Feb QST article A Portable Twin-Lead 20m Dipole
This may the one or one that is similar:?
A Portable Twin-Lead 20-Meter Dipole
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A Portable Twin-Lead 20-Meter Dipole
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wa6ixi@...
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#115414
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Internal battery FT-817ND
I have a roughly 6 year old Windcamp battery,
All has been fine with it until this week when it literally expanded like a balloon.? The physical structure is not swollen, but the plastic cover is
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Andy GD1MIP
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Re: Home Power Supply for Yaseu Ft 818nd
Any 11V to 15V 2A PSU is fine, even SMPSU if low RF noise. A "rig" 13.8 V supply can be used but wasteful compared to 12 V. I've used decent 12V 2 A SMPUs from scrapped router/modems that made no
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Mike EI9FEB
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Re: Home Power Supply for Yaseu Ft 818nd
Hi Tony,
based on the consideration that power supply units for medical devices must fulfil stricter requirements with regard to interference radiation, I have purchased a power supply unit for
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Willi, DK6DT
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#115411
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Re: Home Power Supply for Yaseu Ft 818nd
Yes. I believe the voltage measure adjustment is menu item 17 in the service menu. ?But, it’s a measure that can and does go out of calibration, and should be treated as guidance rather than a
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James Todd
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Re: Home Power Supply for Yaseu Ft 818nd
Hi, I suggest you read this topic, and use a power cable with adequate section.
/g/ft817/topic/incorrect_voltage_reading_on/85137907
Regards, IZ1FHC
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Franco Corsi
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Re: Home Power Supply for Yaseu Ft 818nd
That can be adjusted in one of the service menus.
73….Eric VK2VE.
Sent: Saturday, 5 October 2024 09:35
To: ft817@groups.io
Subject: Re: [ft817] Home Power Supply for Yaseu Ft 818nd
I would
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Eric van de Weyer
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#115408
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Re: Home Power Supply for Yaseu Ft 818nd
Hi Al,
If that’s the case, then the 1V drop is quite acceptable as it is also reflecting the voltage drop in the cable from the power supply, especially if it’s a fairly thin one, as they often
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Eric van de Weyer
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Re: Home Power Supply for Yaseu Ft 818nd
It also depends on where he’s measuring it.
If being measured at the power supply’s output terminals, then it is probably too much drop, however, if it’s being measured on the FT817’s
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Eric van de Weyer
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#115406
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Re: Home Power Supply for Yaseu Ft 818nd
I would not trust the display on the radio. I would trust a calibrated power supply or meter. ?Mine is not that accurate, off by at least 1.5 volts.
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James Todd
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#115405
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Re: Home Power Supply for Yaseu Ft 818nd
Ok. Let us know if another ps does the same. I'm running battery, but never noticed. Thanks 73
Mike WA1MAD
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Michael Davis
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