FT-817 Multi-mode Portable Transceiver HF/6M/2M/70cm

The world’s first self-contained, battery-powered, Multi-mode Portable Transceiver covering the HF, VHF, and UHF bands!

For more than four decades, Yaesu has been a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance multi-mode base station and mobile transceivers, as well as FM handhelds.Yaesu broke new ground with the introduction of the FT-817: the world’s first HF/VHF/UHF self-contained battery-powered Multi-mode Portable Transceiver. Providing up to five watts of power output, the FT-817 is designed for operation on the 160-10 meter HF bands, plus the 6 meter, 2 meter, and 70 cm bands. Whether your preferred operating mode is SSB, CW, AM, FM, Packet, or SSB-based Digital modes like PSK31, the FT-817 is ready to join you on your next hiking, camping, or search-and-rescue adventure!

Now the 817 legacy is even better with the introduction of the FT-817ND.

Despite its incredibly small size (5.3" x 1.5" x 6.5"), the FT-817 delivers big performance! Its next-generagion PA puts out five watts on all HF bands, plus the 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz bands, on all popular operating modes: USB/LSB/CW/AM/FM/Packet/PSK-31/RTTY.

Covered are shortwave and FM broadcasts, public safety communications, and the airband thanks to the extended frequency coverage of the FT-817, which includes reception on 100 kHz - 56 MHz, 76 - 108 MHz (W-FM only), 108 - 154 MHz, and 420 - 470 MHz. 

• IF Shift – For reduction of adjacent-frequency interference. • IF Noise Blanker – For reduction of ignition and other impulse-type noise. • IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) – Bypasses RX Preamp on HF/50 MHz for improved performance during strong-signal conditions. • ATT (Front End Attenuator) – For more pleasant reception of very strong signals.

The front panel includes a convenient BNC connector for attachment of a whip or VHF/UHF rubber flex antenna (supplied). The rear panel includes a type “M” (“SO-239”) connector. As shipped from the factory, the BNC jack is active on 50/144/430 MHz, while the “M” connector is active on HF. But using the Menu, you can assign, for example, 50 and 144 MHz to the rear panel, if your coaxial cables have matching plugs.

A wealth of information is available on the front panel LCD: • When you have to be away from the radio for a few minutes, but would like a visual indication of activity while you’re away, activate the Spectrum Scope Monitor. The Spectrum Scope Monitor allows you to watch activity ±5 channels from the current operating frequency. • The LCD illumination color may be set to either Blue or Amber color, using the Menu. • Watch for low battery trouble using the Battery Voltage Meter display selection. • For ease of viewing while outdoors, you can double the size of the frequency display

An optional filter slot is provided in the FT-817, allowing the owner to install one of two available Collinsź Mechanical Filters. For CW operation, choose the 7-pole YF-122C (500 Hz bandwidth), or for very natural-sounding SSB select the 10-pole YF-122S (2.3 kHz bandwidth).

The FT-817 is the only rig in its class with internal battery operation capability. Shipped from the factory with a battery tray for 8 "AA" batteries, the FT-817 may also be operated from the optional FNB-72 Ni-Cd battery pack. full power output is available under battery power. Other manufacturers make you carry around a heavy external power source. . .but the FT-817 is entorely self-contained, making it ideal for backpacking or search-and-rescue work.

Specs:

Simple Upgrade:

Do your self a favor if you have a Yaesu FT-817ND, check out the replacement cranker knob made by

Wayne K8FF of Finger Dimple. This is a beautifully made custom aluminum annodized spinner knob

which makes the operation of the radio so much smoother and it only takes 5 minutes to replace!

You might also like to check out Wayne's Finger Dimples while your at it,

here is the URL : http://www.FingerDimple.com

See photo of the Cranker Knob ~

Frequency Coverage FT-690RII: 50~54 MHz Rx, 50~54 MHz Tx FT-790RII: 430~450 MHz Rx,

430~450 MHz Tx 10 Memory Channels. Multi-Mode Operation, (USB, LSB, CW & FM).

Detachable RF Deck for Portable Opertation.Power Levels; FT-690RII: 10 watts FT-790RII: 25 watts

DTMF Microphone Included (MH-15C8). Mobile Mounting Bracket, DC Power Cord, houlder strap,

and rubber duck included.

The Specifications:

The background:

Do I need an introduction to this fantastic base station. Just read the rave reviews on eham.net and you will see

why this is the V/U/SHF base station to have in your shack be it for satellite work or weak signal work.

My TS-790 (Mint Condition):

The best way to describe the Kenwood TS-790 is a combination of three high-performance all-mode transceivers rolled into one! 2 meters and 70 cm are built-in and with the addition of the optional UT-10 module, adding 1200 MHz; you have the ultimate in a VHF / UHF communications. Modes of operation include USB, LSB, CW and FM. Power on 144 MHz is 10 watts on FM or 10 watts on SSB. Power on 430 MHz is 10 watts FM / 10 watts SSB. The TS-790 is the ideal radio for the serious satellite, moonbounce or grid square DX operator. Uplink and downlink communications can be shifted simultaneously to compensate for the Doppler shift. There are dual digital VFOs, dual recivers for each band. Other enhancements include: Keypad entry, 59 memories, dual frequency display, RIT, IF Shift and Speech Processor. Requires 12 VDC at 15 amps. With hand mic. 13 x 4.72 x 13 inches 20.3 Lbs. (330x120x330 mm 9.2 kg).

Below: Extract for the Japanese Catalogue

AM/FM 50-54MHz 3 Watts.

 Inside the RJX-601

My rig is the one and only one in VR2.

I have had my TS-60 for some time now, this was aquired on my behalf by Hatsuo Yoshida, JA1VOK

in Japan and sent out to me as it was not available in Hong Kong, so the radio has been with me for one

solar cycle already.  I had the INRAD SSB filter fitted which made a world of difference to SSB

operation. Despite its compact size, the Kenwood TS-60 6 meter multi-mode transceiver has full-sized

features and power. Output is adjustable in 3 steps to 25 watts. Naturally it supports LSB, USB,

CW AM and FM. Dual VFO's, 100 memories, AIP, RIT, IF shift, AGC and TF-set round out the

features. Supplied with: mobile mounting bracket, power cord and MC-47 multifunction hand mic.

Only 7 1/16 x 3 3/8 x 9 3/16 inches (6.4 lbs.).

TELETEC DXP-L180 Linear Amplifier

15W IN - 180W OUT

This is a great little 6M linear and I have been running it for already one solar cycle and now into the second,

It provides true clean linear output not like some claimed by other manufacturers. These amps are the only

ones that use active bias circuits. I consistently receive unsolicited reports about the quality of my signal when

using this amp.

SPECIFICATIONS/FEATURES:

FREQUENCY RANGE ......................... 50-54Mhz (6 Meter)
POWER RATING (INPUT/OUTPUT) ............. 15W/180W
CURRENT @ FULL POWER (13.8 VDC) ......... 28 AMPS
MODE OF OPERATION ....................... FM, SSB, CW, AM (LINEAR AMP)
T/R SWITCHING ........................... AUTOMATIC, RF SENSED/MANUAL
RF IMPEDANCE (INPUT/OUTPUT) ............. 50 OHMS/50 OHMS
PROTECTION .............................. OVER/REVERSE VOLTAGE,
                                          OVER-TEMPERATURE, VSWR
MODE OF SWITCHING ....................... AUTOMATIC/MANUAL
RECEIVE PREAMPLIFIER .................... JFET, 8dB GAIN
RF CONNECTORS ........................... SO-239
POWER CONNECTION ........................ 3 FT. 10AWG PIGTAIL
DIMENSIONS .............................. 11"D X 7 3/4"W X 2"H NOMINAL
WEIGHT .................................. 8 LBS

The Ranger RCI-5054dx is a not that well known in DX circles, but it is indeed a very good performer

on the 6 meter band this is an OEM radio made for Ranger in Taiwan.

Features:

-50 to 54 MHz Coverage               -Easy to read clear blue backlight

-Improved RX design                 -Dimmer for large frequency display

-Selectable ouput power                                   -Frequency scanning

- +/- 2.5KHz clarifier                       -Ten programmable frequencies 

-Noise blanker and ANL                      -Frequency selector lockout

-Programmable Repeater Offset                                    - PA facility

This DX model is patterned after the popular 10 & 12 meter RCI-2970DX. It features a microprocessor control, and is rated at 25W PEP SSB and 12.5W AM/FM/CW. 

This 6 meter mobile radio has retained the popular operating features of its predecessors, including programmable repeater offset (allowing splits of up to 2 Mhz, with Tx high or low) and capabilities for a CTCSS tone option — great for increasing repeater activity on 6 meters — plus receiver scanning for quick search of active frequencies. This unit offers three methods of frequency selection, non-volatile memory to store and scan up to ten favorite frequencies, and front panel frequency selector lockout.

The RCI-5054DX-100 offers an impressive array of design and performance improvements:

—  An enhanced receiver: designed for increased sensitivity and image rejections.

—  A double FET balanced mixer: for excellent receiver intermodulation rejection.

—  Power supply protection: and temperature compensation for superb stability and reliability over wide temperature ranges.

—  Surface mount components: for greater resistance to shock and vibration.

—  Refined display lighting: for easy reading in a wide range of light conditions.

The TE System 0552G 50MHz HPA is 3" high, 11" wide and 10" deep. 6m (about 375W out at max input drive of 25 watts)..

My unit was purchased through Burghardt Amateur Radio Center through the help of Dr. Martin Bayes, AA1ON.

        
Front Panel    
         1. Amplifier IN/OUT Switch                                5. "Hard Key" (PTT Switched) Indicator
         2. Green when Amp is IN                                  6. FM, no delay; CW/SSB, delay adjustable     
         3. Red when Amp is "In Use"                            7. Green when Preamp is IN    
         4. Red color - temperature exceeds +65 C         8. Preamp IN/OUT Switch       

Back Panel

The knob at the center sets transmit relay delay (maximum of 4 seconds) when the amplifier is the CW/SSB mode. The seven "pin" "Remote Accessory" (ACC.) socket allows control of amplifier function from a remote location. TE Systems amplifiers are factory wired for internal RF sensing operation. This can be bypassed by using the ACC. socket connections. The RF INPUT/OUTPUT connectors are SO-239 (UHF).

 The accessory socket wiring as follows:

1.  FM/SSB external control - with front panel switch in CW-SSB position, ground for FM, open for CW-SSB.

2.  Direct keying (PTT) - ground for PA amplification.

3.  +12.5VDC (1A max) - off the 13.8VDC PA pwr input thru a diode.

4.  no connection

5.  Remote control operation - when ungrounded, PA cannot be activated (cut internal ground to enable this).

6.  Ground connection

7.  LED illumination control - when ungrounded, front LED lights are inoperative, except for "RF" LED (cut internal ground to enable this).

TE SYSTEMS       
P.O. Box 25845, Los Angeles, California 90025

Note: TE Systems have no web site.      

The Yaesu FT-221R is a 2 meter multi-mode transceiver that operates in SSB, CW, FM and AM modes.

Power output is:  SSB 12 watts PEP, CW 14 watts, FM 14 watts and AM 2.5 watts. Frequency coverage

is 144 to 148 MHz in eight 500 kHz ranges. It has a built-in 100 kHz crystal calibrator, noise blanker, speaker

and three way analog meter (S Meter/Power Out/FM Discriminator). The design styling is exactly the same as

the FT-301D which is an HF transceiver. My FT-221R has had it's front end board entirely replaced with the

high performance Mutek Front End Board for high performance weak signal work on SSB.

Daiwa LA-2065R 144MHz All Mode Linear Amplifier.

Photo below is my 1.2 GHz Yagi that is made in China, not yet installed:-

The specification of 1.2G Yagi antenna is:

Freq: 1200 ±100MHz
Band width: 83MHz
Gain: 13dBi
SWR: <=1.5
R: 50 Ohm
E Plane Half-power beam width: 36 degree
H Plane Half-power beam width: 32 degree
Input Power: 100W

Comet Discone Antenna DS-15 25MHz to 1500MHz

(Installed on 13/04/2008)

Specs.:

RX Frequency: 25 to 1.5GHz

TX Frequency: 50, 145, 435, 900 & 1200MHz

Gain: 5.12dBi

TX Power: 100 Watts

VSWR: less than 1.5:1

Above is a photo of my ICOM IC-910H set to cover 144MHz and 430MHz.

100W of stable output power

A powerful 100W* of output power is provided by the newly designed power amplifier circuit,

which employs bipolar transistors in parallel. The combination of the aluminum die-cast chassis

and effective cooling fan ensures stable output for continuous operation.

* 75W on 430MHz band and 10W on 1200MHz band

High performance receiver

The IC-910H offers 0.11”V of high sensitivity (at 10db S/N on SSB, CW mode), while the image

and spurious responses are minimized for good signal fidelity. Used with the optional preamplifiers

for each band, indispensable for obtaining weak signals in DX or satellite communication

Installed UX-910 - 1200MHz BAND UNIT

By installing the optional UX-910 1200MHZ BAND UNIT, the IC-910H becomes an

all mode tri-band transceiver. You can also enjoy cross band and full duplex operation.

Measuring only 241(W)Ś94(H)Ś 239(D) mm, and weighting 4.5kg (without UX-910)*.

9600bps packet operation

The IC-910H has two data sockets for simultaneous two band packet communications.

Setting of the packet communication can be made easily in the set mode.

Optional down converter, AG-2400

The optional AG-2400 converts a 2.4GHz satellite downlink signal to a 144MHz signal.

Coupled with the satellite mode of the IC-910H, the US mode and LS (UX-910 required)

mode satellite operation ready for use.

And more

All receiver functions, including IF shift, sweep, noise blanker, RF attenuator, also

work in the SUB band

The sweep function observes conditions around the set frequency

4 types of scanning are activated on each band independently

The memory pad stores the operating frequencies and modes temporarily

Electronic keyer with a dot/dash ratio control is built-in

FM-narrow mode receivable (except 1200MHz band)

50 CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and one touch repeater function

Optional UT-106 DSP UNIT available

CI-V capability for PC control

Specs:

*¹ An optional UX-910, 1200MHz BAND UNIT, is required for 1200MHz operation.

Below, main band switched over to the UX-910 enabling 1200 MHz transceiver operation:

Below is the rear view with the UX-910 module installed:

1. Daiwa CNW-919 2 Meter Antenna Tuner 200 Watts

2.   LAR 2M OMNI-MATCH (High Power - 700 watts):