[Yaesu] FT-817 and Miracle Whip

[Clark Savage Turner]

On Thursday, February 20, 2003, at 03:27 PM, Martin Arsenault wrote:

> Could someone can give me some feed back on the FT-817 ??
>

Gee, in my rush I didn't talk about why I am a happy FT 817 owner!  It 
is plenty of receiver for the small box and for use in the field.  I 
wouldn't try using it at a multi station for Field Day, but it holds its 
own under most normal conditions.  The CW filter is a must if you do 
CW.  W4RT has some useful accessories and mods for it, worth looking 
at.  The Elecraft K2 does many things better, but it is larger, and it 
does not offer 6 meters, 2 meters and 70 centimeters (what a gas!)

The SSB audio is quite good, according to reports.  The SWR meter 
functions well enough that you can use it with an external tuner and 
work things out.  I use the AM mode to give a 2 watt carrier to the 
tuner and tune for low SWR.  I have the LDG tuner and its great.

You'll need a small set of CW paddles for CW operation.  There are 
several on the market that are nicely portable like the 817.

Meet you on the air!  I set up in a local park that overlooks the ocean 
in Morro Bay, CA.

Clark
WA3JPG