[Yaesu] FT 817 drift

[Dennis]

Hi Clark...
   I've had an 817 for about 18 months now... do not have the optional
high-stab oscillator, and have experienced none of the problems you
describe.   Sounds more like a "problem" rather than a design flaw.
   I'd call the factory or AES before too long and see if they will help
you.
73
Dennis
N�SP

Clark Savage Turner wrote:

> I have my new (almost two weeks) FT 817 here, and it is a lot of fun so
> far.  Sure, it doesn't do everything I might want, but its a marvel of
> reasonable engineering tradeoffs in a small box for just over $500.  I
> am amazed.
>
> I seem to have the [common?] problem of drift, very noticeable during
> VHF and UHF SSB operation (just tried that during the contest).  I've
> seen people refer to this problem.     I  moved from 144.130 down to
> 144.127 in a few minutes.  Had to hold the dial to keep the signal
> sounding normal.   Anyone know the remedy?  Does AES easily exchange the
> rig or is the stable TCXO the real solution (does AES or Yaesu give any
> incentive to buy this in lieu of shipping it back for repair or
> replacement?)  Then again, is the high stability master oscillator
> really a solution to the usual cause for this problem?  I have read some
> email that says it is the best answer.