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Just to let you know the 817 BNC connector (on the front ) is actually bolted into the aluminum frame of the radio so it is quite rigid , likewise so is the rear SO239 . I have connected long whips of 8 feet to my 817 with no side effects . I am sure you will love yours .

Howard VE2AED

Message: 2
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 03:34:13 -0000
From: xtalradio@...
Subject: Re: 12m~6m Maxon BNC Telescopic Antenna

I have used the Maxon WTA-1 on 12meters
by adding a short clip wire to the top.
! Disclaimer: While the WTA-1 works well
for stationary operation, this antenna has the
potential of DESTROYING the BNC connector
on the FT-817 or any other radio if used
while walking around around.
The voice of experience :(




Bonnie KQ6XA



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--- In FT817@..., "Howard Z" <howardzz@h...> wrote:

Just to let you know the 817 BNC connector (on the front ) is

actually

bolted into the aluminum frame of the radio so it is quite rigid ,

likewise

so is the rear SO239 . I have connected long whips of 8 feet to my

817 with

no side effects . I am sure you will love yours .

Howard VE2AED

Howard,

Tell us more about your 8 foot whip you use. Is this a commercial
product with a BNC on it? That would be by far the longest
commercial BNC connected whip I've ever seen. I looked at the WTA-1
Maxon antenna web reference but it contained no details. Needless to
say, we'll ALL be looking for new walk-around antennas. Dayton
Hamvention communications will NEVER be the same.

Ed, N5EM