[Elecraft] T1 and 897D

[Jerry Hancock]

I ordered and built a T1 for my 817ND and it works, I think.

 

Anyone help with the following?

 

1)       when I press the power/tune, I get a red led light and then the
green.  Transmitting while green retunes and I get a low SWR on the
transmitter.  I didn't see anything in the guide that said I should get a
red led first?  What is the proper LED sequence when tuning or switching
bands?

2)       Anyone get it working with the 897D?  I get proper band switches
when using the 817nd but only occasional switches when using the 897D.  Is
there a configuration option for the CAT port on the 897D that needs to be
changed?  I tried CAT and TUNER with the same results.

3)       Is there a way to bypass the retune on the 817D when switching
bands?  When I change bands, I here the relays click on the T1 and then the
green light blinks for about 3 seconds.   If I transmit during the blink
then it retunes.  Granted, it is unlikely that I will change bands and
immediately transmit.

 

Thanks, it is great to have an elecraft product again.  I sold my K2 last
year and purchased an 897D that I just added to two 10lb batteries to but I
miss the K2.

Jerry T. Hancock, President
Hanler Communications Corp
6 Spring Hill Circle
Sausalito, CA 94965