Hi Jeffrey,
From the FAQ ----
"Is there a light-weight power supply that can be used with the FT-
817? YES, there are a number of them. One relatively inexpensive,
small, and light-weight power for the FT-817 is the Radio Shack part
number 22-503. Regular price is $50. Beware that this is a switching
power supply and can create noise in the rig. This particular power
supply from Radio Shack has a mixed history. Some works just fine and
others are noisy. You might take your rig to the store and try out
different ones until you fine a quiet one."
"Where can I get a DC power plug for the FT-817? It is a coax-style
plug having dimensions of 4.0 x 1.7 mm. One source is Radio Shack and
the part number is 274-1532. WARNING: The power jack is not the most
durable jack seen, so be careful not to try to force the wrong size
plug into the jack."
Have a good vacation.
GL es 72 de Barry - W4WB
-- In FT817@y..., jeffreys@c... wrote:
(I don't have access to e-mail here so please post publically if
possible).
I left my manual at home and am trying to figure out which small
powersupply to buy at the local Radio Shack.
I remember its a 4mm by 1.7mm (Radio Shack "B") but what power
supply
should I get. I remember something in the 13 volt range but what
miliamp range?
If anyone has a RS part number that would be helpful in addition to
a
description of what I did.
On a separate note I just realized that my car charger for my VX-5R
works on the FT-817.
If anyone wants to try a sked with me, I am in Berkshire county, MA
in Stockbridge, MA.
Thanks for the help group. This has to be one of the most active
groups I subscribe to.
Thanks.
--Jeffrey Steinberg, K2MIT
