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FT-817 Function key is in the wrong position - any views?

 

I find it difficult to press the Function key given its location next to the tuning knob.

The Function key should have been located where the Lock key is positioned?

Any views?
 

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I guess the great FT-817 was not made with you in mind. ?I find no issue with it.

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On Apr 30, 2022, at 23:47, g8tzl2004 via groups.io <g8tzl2004@...> wrote:

?I find it difficult to press the Function key given its location next to the tuning knob.

The Function key should have been located where the Lock key is positioned?

Any views?

 

Two track cuts and two lengths of wire, and it'll be just how you like it.
 

Is that a common mod?

I guess my fingers are too big!!
Jagur N7HEX
 

Track cuts? Please elaborate.?

-n7hex
 

Swap the right hand ends of the two switches in the diagram
 

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Hi Simon,

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No, that’s not quite correct.

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He’ll need to swap both ends between the switches as they do NOT share the same row or column line. Have a look at the schematic on the next page.

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4009 goes between ST2 and RTN5 whereas 4005 goes between ST0 and RTN4.

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73….Eric VK2VE.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of simon
Sent: Sunday, 1 May 2022 17:51
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [ft817] FT-817 Function key is in the wrong position - any views?

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Swap the right hand ends of the two switches in the diagram



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On Sun, May 1, 2022 at 04:47 AM, g8tzl2004 wrote:
I find it difficult to press the Function key given its location next to the tuning knob.

The Function key should have been located where the Lock key is positioned?

Any views?
Yes, you seem to have a lot of whining about this rig in the last week.

If you don't like it then sell it on Ebay to someone who will appreciate it !
 

Cant find G8TZL listed anywhere, is it real?
 
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Shows as reserved,

Checking Callsign: G8TZL

Entered callsign: G8TZL
Callsign Type: Full
Callsign Notes: G8 Originally issued between 1964 and 1981 (Formerly Class B)
Country of operation: England
Ofcom Database Check: G8TZL Reserved?(Database updated: Dec 2021)
QRZ Directory Check: G8TZL not found on?

Mick SA4MDN
 

My bad Eric - meant 4007.

Swap the right hand ends of the two switches in the diagram


(btw these URLs should zoom in on the correct spot in the page, they do using Opera)
 

Mick,
That call sign has an associated DMR ID so presumably is allocated.
We can only assume it's correct unless it's been pirated.
I've asked the chap to use his name and call in his messages.
Thanks for pointing it out though.
Martyn
Admin team.
 

No Worries Martyn, was just curious being an expat from the Uk and why it showed as a reserved call on Ofcom.

Mick SA4MDN
 

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Ha, ha, fair enough Simon. I only went on the part numbers you quoted. (HI).

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And indeed they do – ST0

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73….Eric VK2VE.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of simon
Sent: Monday, 2 May 2022 06:56
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [ft817] FT-817 Function key is in the wrong position - any views?

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My bad Eric - meant 4007.

Swap the right hand ends of the two switches in the diagram


(btw these URLs should zoom in on the correct spot in the page, they do using Opera)



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