[DXBase] Re: FT-857

[Jason Amos (KD4BJW)]

Gentemen,

Without going to far I hope, let me mention that there has been earlier 
discussions relating to the 847, 817, 857, 897, and the 100D.  I will let 
you look back through the archives to find those postings.  Basically the 
problem is very simple.  One of you have already posted the information in 
one of the recent discussions.  All these newest Yaesu radios have the 
frequency data in a reversed format from that which previous ones had and 
what dxbase expects.  I have the 847.

I built a circuit with a micro-controller on board to convert between 
dxbase and the 847.  The frequency setting and reading is the only command 
that must be done this way.  It is true that some of these radios have 
limited command sets.  The 847 has the most limited.  There is no way to 
read split data for example.  I do not want to advertise here, but more 
info about my circuit and the requirements for it can be had by emailing me 
direct.  I will be happy to discuss options with anyone interested.  My 
circuit may need a bit of tweaking, but can work with all the above 
mentioned radios.

Jason Amos
KD4BJW