[Yaesu] FT847 Raspy SSB

[Jon Ogden]

A new rig in a properly grounded and engineered station should never have
such a problem.  One should not have to modify a new rig to prevent this
sort of occurrence.

I've never had any issues with my FT-847 and anyone who does have it should
really consider sending it back to the factory for repairs.  A defect like
this is generally a free repair (and Yaesu service is very good).
Additionally, fixing or moding a new radio like this is likely to void any
warranty on the rig so if a big problem comes up later, you are hosed.

73,

Jon
NA9D

on 11/18/02 7:25 PM, K8MLM@aol.com at K8MLM@aol.com wrote:

> Steve,
> 
> I had the same problem with my FT 847.  RF in the audio.  Last weekend I
> shortened the DC power cord, added chokes and placed a large value (500 mfd)
> cap across the power cord right at the input to the radio.  Also made sure
> the rig was well grounded.  It's only been a couple days, but I think I cured
> my RF in the audio problem up to output levels w/amp to 1,500 watts on 40, 20
> & 17m.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Bob
> 
> K8MLM 
> 

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Jon Ogden
NA9D (ex: KE9NA)

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