Yaesu Debuts FT-817 in Japan
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Ramon Santoyo V. XE1KK
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August 24, 2000
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Here you will find some photos and information about the new Yaesu FT-817 HF/VHF/UHF all mode portable
transceiver that I took at the Ham Fair 2000 in Yokohama, Japan on August 18th,
2000.
I posted a message at
the AMSAT BB and received many request for a photo. Then the information was
re-posted in a QRP reflector as well as other places. In five days I have
received more that 100 request for the photo and information.
So I decided to put some information here while Vertex Standard (the
new name of Yaesu Co.) make available a web page in English so we can all have
more detail about this radio. Jerry, K5OE, send us a
link to the Yaesu
web page that has some pictures taken by Yaesu on
the same event.
I can’t read Japanese
so most of the information either I asked the people at the boot or are
specifications on the brochure. I am not able to scan the brochure since I am
traveling and I will be away from home until January 2001.
They told me that will
start selling in Japan in two months, right now is not even advertised in
their CQ Ham Radio (Japan). They
expect to start advertising it in the US by year-end. But one Yaesu executive
ask me to send him information about the interest of hams in the US (I told
them about the AMSAT-BB story) so I am wondering if they are not sure yet to
sell it in the US… or at least for now.
The price in Japan is expected to be 110,000 Yen (while in Japan the
exchange rate was approximately 106 Yens for a US Dollar).
The radio is not what
the satellite community would like since it doesn’t have cross band
operation nor full duplex, so operating satellites with the FT-817 is going to
be hard. That is a pity, but hopefully for the next version they will consider
this two suggestions.
I don’t have comments
yet form any QRP operator or 50 MHz, PSK31, CW, HF, etc. etc., but I guess it
will work for them better than for the satellite operators. Anyway I will buy
one as soon than there are available in the US, and many of the people that I
have sent the photo says the same.
Here is a photo of two
FT-817s with a hand of a Japanese ham holding one. As you can see the
radio can have two different colors in the control panel.
Here is a photo of the FT-817
in a backpack. Climbing
mountains with your radio is a very popular activity in Japan for what I saw,
so Yaesu market it in this environment.
Shown above is the
Japanese sent to me by Patrick, W3PO.
Specifications
Reception:
0.1 to 30MHz, 50 to 54MHz, 76 to 108 MHz (Wide FM), 144 to 146 MHz and
430 to 440 MHz.
Transmition:
All bands from 1.8 MHz to 430 MHz.
Modes:
A1 (CW), A3 (AM), A3J (LSB/USB), F3 (FM), F1 (9600bps Packet), F2
(1200bps Packet)
Connectors:
BNC (in the front) and M (in the back).
Size:
135 (W) x 38 (H) x 165 (D) millimeters
Weight:
900 grams
Power output:
5 watts (SSB/CW/FM), 1.5 watts (AM) DC 13.8V +/- 15% I was told that with AA batteries it will put out 2 watts.
Power
consumption: 150mA on receive, 450mA (audio
maximum), 1.8A on transmit maximum
Other
specifications
It has VFO A and B and
seems to me that has 50 memories.
It also has a SWR
meter.
As an option you can
add SSB and CW filters, a CAT computer control and DTMF tones among other
things.
Final comment
It is not my intention
to have this page forever nor to start a FT-817 reflector but if I can help in
any way let me know. In the mean
time if you have more information about this rig send it to me and I will make
it available. What I am
really interested is in operating the FT-817, but even that I strongly
insisted that they sell me one at the end of the event they said those radios
were “demonstrations prototypes” so I left Japan empty-handed.
I hope you find this
information is useful and excuse my English.
73 de Ramón, XE1KK
xe1kk@xe1kk.net
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by AB7RG on August 24, 2000
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Pretty much anything. DXCC has been achieved using less than that.
Sounds like a great portable radio to me.
Excellent article by way!
73, Clinton AB7RG
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Cool!
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by AB2GG on August 24, 2000
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My initial impression it that it is a winner. If Yaesu can manage to keep the price down, 'portable HF' may be a catch on. Imagine working QRP CW while waiting for the train to work! I'm in.
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SONY 2010 Rest In Peace
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by WB9YCJ on August 24, 2000
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It will replace my Sony 2010 and other shortwave "portables" while giving me transmit capabilies on the go. Last Saturday, using 1 watt ssb, I worked JA1CG with my AEA DX Handy-talkie on 28.310. I have also easily worked Russia and Australia as well with ten meter handhelds here in California over the years. Also, look for interest in broadband amps to pick-up. I hope there is not an initial "Guinea Pig" period.
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FT-817 vs FT-100
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by K1XV on August 25, 2000
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In looking at the specs, I wondered what the relevance of this radio was, given that the FT-100 can be turned down in power. I think that the real relevance is in weight. It weighs under 1 kg, whereas the published weight of the FT-100 is 3 kg. Also, the current draw is a lot lower.
My conclusion, therefore, is that this radio is targeted for back pack/hand carry applications. Otherwise, in a mobile or fixed location, I cannot see what it offers.
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FT-817
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by W3GJD on August 25, 2000
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I guess the FT-817 is a replacement for the V/UHF FT-690R-(6-M), FT-290R-(2-M), FT-790R-(440), Multi-purpose Transceivers with added HF. The 690, 290, 790, sold well in Japan and Europe, these units did not sell well in the USA. Known as the perfect shoulder-carried portables, lightweight, (at that time), Rugged, Compact, Battery/AC. Options, 25W-2M-Amp, , 10W-6M-Amp, 25W-70cm-Amp. all of these are out of production. Nice for the backpackers.
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by W9BEA on August 25, 2000
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Nice looking little radio.....Just one question though:
WHERE OH WHERE IS 220 MHZ???
It looks like as usual the manufacturers who have mastered wideband TX/RX capability have forgotten 220 Mhz??!! I am aware that 220 is ITU region specific, but with a market of x-number of US/VE hams they will be able to sell a good number of 220 radios. Kenwood/Yaesu/Icom for years had japanese/european/US type accepted radios that satisfied one government or another. 220 is really a very nice band, and I honestly believe that if you build it -- they will come. Manufacturers/dealers: are you listening?
73--Wally
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by K7ZOV on August 25, 2000
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The radio looks like one I may have to check out when it arrives in the US. If it is have as good as it appears I may dump my SG-2020 and give it a try. I hope I can get PSK31 tp work in it. That's one thing I found that works with the 2020, where as CW is so-so.
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FT-817
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by N8AUC on August 25, 2000
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Initially, I'm impressed. It sure looks
like a neat rig. But the specs posted
are kinda thin. Not too much to evaluate
suitability with.
If it's for real, and it becomes available
in the US it could be very, very cool.
Perhaps the ultimate QRP Rig? Could be
great for Field Day.
Call me, cautiously excited...
73 de N8AUC
Eric
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by N0FW on August 25, 2000
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I haughtily agree with our erstwhile Kuwaiti friend. 5w is too puny to deal with anything but the smallest of DX pile-ups. Quite frankly, I think these companies would be better off investing their R&D dollars (or here, Yen) into improving the errors made in their previous models.
If I wanted to spend all day in a pile-up trying to work a station, I might get this radio. But, I have significantly more to do than what this radio will allow. Additionally, dues to the size limitations, it will likely have poor receiver dynamic range and terrible Q. Finally, due to all the processing required to keep all the extraneous garbage out of the individual receivers due to the raw number of receivers and frequencies present, the sensitivity is likely to be poor, at best. Another case of too much junk in one box.
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by KQ6EA on August 26, 2000
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Some of us have far better uses for a radio than "Busting DX Pile-Ups".
Just a thought.
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New Yaesu All Band Portable
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by KV4BL on August 26, 2000
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Ramon's article was excellent. Very informative, well written, and good photos made it interesting. However (please forgive me, guys) The question just begs to be asked: What wonderous new design flaws and deficiencies has Yaesu seen fit to incorporate into this one? I know there are a lot of people out there who are die-hard Yaesu fans, who keep going back for more despite the consistant incurable problems Yaesu builds into a lot of their stuff, but if one of these were placed inside my door right now, I'd announce it for sale on the swap net at substantially below anticipated retail price and sell it, box unopened. They have a knack for making impressive looking (which this one certainly is) stuff and hyping it to Hades and back with their high priced ads in the major publications, but when the boxes are opened and the radios plugged in, there all too frequently, seem to be a lot of major design flaws which even their "repair service" cannot fix so that it stays fixed. I agree with N0FW about their money being better spent investing the R & D in fixing previous errors. Also, the comment about too much junk in a small box was on the money. It'll be interesting to see the product reviews on E-Ham a couple of months after this one is on the market in the US. 73, Ray
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RE: yaesu FT817
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by WOR7AVC on August 26, 2000
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The problem is that 222 MHz is hardly used except in California. If you want to buy the radios they are available, but it cost a lot of money to make a radio for different regions.
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price
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Anonymous post on August 26, 2000
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It was a nice looking to the radio in One of the web pages that was listed for 900$
Not sure if I would pay that much for a QRP radio like this
Maybe if the expected price of it was to drop a bit
then I would consider getting one.
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RE: price
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by N6RDE on August 27, 2000
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Where did you see it posted for sale? Thanks, I don't think that Japanes versions will work in the USA different band plan, but I wonder if this can be changed by programming at the radio control panel?
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RE: yaesu FT817
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by W9JCM on August 27, 2000
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It sounds like a cool rig.. but i am will spend my well earned dollars on that new all mode all everything kenwood comming out.. But I am sure Yaesu will do great with this one.
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Neat Little Radio
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by W1MFS on August 27, 2000
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I saw the radio today at Boxboro. The Guy at the Yaesu booth said we should see it here in the US in Nov. SRP around $1200, street price around $800....
73, Mike
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FT 817
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by AB4KZ on August 28, 2000
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Good article about a unique radio. Although I have suffered from Yaesu quality control problems, I feel that they are truly on the "cutting edge" of packing features (and frequency coverage) into smaller and smaller rigs. No, they are not perfect, but they are certainly more versatile than hams are used to and are introducing hams with varied interests to new bands and modes. Is this bad?
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FT 817 Availability
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by N6RDE on August 28, 2000
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Hello all. I just got an email from Yaesu USA sales that the FT 817 will be available for sale in December 2000, just in time for christmas...Hope this helps. Any further comments would be appreciated.
Greg
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FT 817
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by N5XYO on August 29, 2000
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Five watts I can handle, rather weak specs I can handle,
lack of 220 capability I can handle, BUT lack of QC, as with the FT-100......
I don't want a radio I have to ship back to Yaesu twice.
I remain interested and hopeful in the
arrival of the FT 817.
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Anonymous post on August 30, 2000
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LOOKS COOL BUT WILL IT WORK RELIABLE IN THAT SMALL PACKAGE AND PROBABLY BANGED AROUND A WHOLE LOT FOR A HIKER ,BUT WOULD BE NICE IN THE CAR WITH A AMPLIFIER WHEN NEEDED???
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RE: Just 5w
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Anonymous post on August 30, 2000
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Why do some people think everyone needs to buy only "Their" radio?? Saying a 5W radio is no good 'cause you can't work a DX pileup is like telling everyone that bought a midsize car they are dumb because it doesn't fit 12 people like a limo, or it can't haul timber like your pickup....
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by AF4RZ on August 31, 2000
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I agree with the previous post. If I am going to buy a rig, I am buying it for the features I like and want, not for what someone else wants.
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by N2YTF on August 31, 2000
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I have been looking for an HT with the same features......shouldnt be too hard.
I like the idea of the 817 but failure to include cross band memmory channels was a real mistake.....its really stupid that the only thing preventing the radio from being used with the sats is a software problem.
Thomas
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RE: SONY 2010 Rest In / AEA HF HT
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by N2YTF on August 31, 2000
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Could you tell me where to pick up one of those SSB HF HTs?
Thanks,
Thomas@asan.com
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FT-817 cost?
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by K8YS on August 31, 2000
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according to the currency converter at one of the online bank sites, 110,000yen = $1033.43US -- kinda expensive for a QRP rig.
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RE: FT-817 cost?
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Anonymous post on September 3, 2000
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YAESU Japan will start selling FT-817 at the end of September in Japan. The JA price should be 96,800 yen (= $922 / $1 = 105yen assumed).
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THE NEW YAESU FT-817!
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by K4TDB on September 4, 2000
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THIS RADIO LOOKS PROMISING FOR QRP USERS,HOPEFULLY IN THE NOT TO DISTANT FUTURE,YAESU WILL COME OUT WITH AN AMP LIKE THE SIBLING RADIO'S-FT-290,FT-790,FT-690 HAVE HAD FOR 25W OUTPUT. GOD BLESS HAM RADIO 4 EVER!!!! 73'S TO ALL, MARTIN/K4TDB PORT CHARLOTTE,FL.USA
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by LA7VIA on September 5, 2000
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It looks like a great rig for portable operation. I will like to use it for emergence communication so i wonder how it will work out of band like 136-174 MHz, 5 MHz and on AM AIR-band 108-136 MHz. John LA7VIA :-)
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by G0WTZ on September 5, 2000
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Yaesu Say they do not plan to market the FT817 in Europe I suggest any body who is interested should email sales@yaesu.co.uk and let them know we want the radio this side of the pond !!!!
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RE: yaesu FT817
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by W7TOC on September 5, 2000
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I agree Wally. Where is the 220? I have not been able to find a 220 rig. I have worked 220 SSB on a friends 736R and was very impressed, and it performed great on FM too. I would love it if Yaesu or Kenwood would add that band as an upgrade. What is really sad is when American companies like MFJ fail to add it to products like their MF-269 analyzer (What the xxxx were they thinking of when they left it out. I guess less sales). 73, Rick
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RE: 817
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by N2YTF on September 7, 2000
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I was completely wrong about the 817's ability to operate crossband. I was pleasently surprised to get a reply to my posting from a Yaesu tech who set me straight. Its great to see that yaesu techs are reading these postings.
The 817 can operate cross band and to tell you the truth, I think it sounds like a great radio, and I hope it becomes avaliable in the US for a good price soon!
I have an 5 year old super reliable and tough Yaesu ft-530 and I hope the 817 will be up to the same quality standards.
Thomas, N2YTF
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by G4DHF on September 24, 2000
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I saw the prototype of this rig at the Leicester Radio Show here in the UK on 23rd September and was very impressed. It is small in size, but it is packed with base station features. Even so, I was pleased by the ease of operating the main tuning control. This rotated well and had a nice feel to it, quite unlike the FT100 & FT847 where the dial does not rotate concentrically. I am not a Yaeseu fan, but I firmly believe that they have got a winner on their hands with this rig which can mean all things to all people. The ability to carry a multi-band radio in your hand, or brief case, on vacation, on an airline ...almost in your jacket pocket opens new possibilities in ham radio operation. Ok, so the IMD performance is LIKELY to compromised, but even so, I would not buy the rig to do CQWW SSB! I was so impressed I've ordered the first rig when it arrives in the UK! 73 David
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FT 817 Preliminary Specs from Yaesu
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by N6RDE on September 24, 2000
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I received the information directly from Yaesu they are the specs for the FT 817 I'm sure you will all appreciate it. I am told it will be available in 12/00 in the US. Thanks
Greg N6RDE
NEW PRODUCT PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
FT-817 HF/VHF/UHF 5-WATT BACKPACK TRANSCEIVER
Yaesu U.S.A. is pleased to release preliminary information regarding the most anticipated new product for our Amateur Radio line in many years: The FT-817 HF/VHF/UHF 5-Watt Backpack Transceiver!
FEATURES:
• Product Concept: Fully Self-Contained Battery-Powered Low Power Amateur
Transceiver for Portable/Camping/Mountaintop Use.
• TX Frequency Coverage: 160 - 10 Meters, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430-450 MHz, plus
Alaska Emergency Channel (5167.5 kHz).
• RX Frequency Coverage: 100 kHz – 56 MHz; 76 – 154 MHz; 420 – 470 MHz. (Exact frequency range may be slightly different)
• Power Output: 5 Watts SSB/CW/FM with 13.8V External DC; 1.5W AM Carrier.
2.5 Watts SSB/CW/FM with 9.6V Ni-Cd Pack or 8 “AA” batteries (AM: 0.7W);
Up to 5 W SSB/CW/FM power (max.) programmable via Menu on Ni-Cd/AA cells.
• Operating Modes: USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM, W-FM, Digital (AFSK), Packet (1200/9600 FM).
• Digital Modes: RTTY, PSK31-U, PSK31-L, and User-defined USB/LSB (SSTV, Pactor, etc.).
• Two-Color LCD Multi-function Display (Blue/Amber).
• Bar-Graph Metering of Power Output, ALC, SWR, Modulation.
• Optional Narrow CW and SSB Filters.
• AGC Fast-Slow-Auto-Off Selection.
• RF Gain/Squelch Control.
• Built-in Noise Blanker.
• IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) and ATT (Receiver Front End Attenuator).
• Dual VFOs, Split Capability, IF Shift, and R.I.T. (“Clarifier”).
• Wide/Narrow FM Selection.
• AM Aircraft Reception.
• Built-in CW Electronic Keyer and Semi-Break-In (down to 10 ms delay) Capability.
• Adjustable CW Pitch; CW Paddle Normal/Reverse Connection Selection.
• Built-in VOX.
• Automatic Repeater Shift.
• Built-in CTCSS and DCS.
• ARTS™ (Auto-Range Transponder System).
• Smart Search™ Automatic Memory Loading System.
• Spectrum Scope.
• Front and Rear Panel Antenna Connectors (BNC on Front; M [SO-239] on Back).
• 200 Regular Memories, plus Home Channels and Band-Limit (PMS) Memories.
• Alpha-Numeric Labeling of Memory Channels.
• Automatic Power-Off (APO) and Tx Time-Out Timer (TOT) Features.
• Rear Panel Data, Accessory, and Key jacks.
• Case Size: 5.31” x 1.5” x 6.5” (WHD).
• Weight: 2.6 lb (w/Alkalines & Antenna, w/o Mic.).
• CAT System Computer Control Capability (4800/9600/38400 bps); Cloning Capability.
This device has not been approved by the FCC. This device may not be offered for sale or lease or be sold or leased until approval of the FCC has been obtained. The above information is preliminary and may be subject to change without notice or obligation.
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RE: FT 817 Preliminary Specs from Yaesu
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by KC7YCL on October 30, 2000
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Well, I've only got one thing to say:
"Features are nice, but if they don't work SUPERBLY, then pooh on Yaesu."
I must admit that this is the radio I've been waiting for since the day I was licensed and I'll be buying TWO of them AND all the accessories IF it works as well as I expect things to work (perfectly). I'm sick of Yaesu garbage so if I do eventually buy one, I will be the LAST one on my block to lay down my cash (after I've heard all the reviews).
I've owned 2 sloppy Yaesu radios - I don't mind spending the necessary bucks, but I expect my hard-earned dollars to buy impeccable quality.
qwasty@hotmail.com
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RE: FT 817 Preliminary Specs from Yaesu
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by DL7HCK on October 31, 2000
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I have owned three perfect Yaesu rigs, all quite conventional and traditional. I especially liked my robust, flawless and simple FT-840.
Some time ago I traded it in for an IC-706MKIIG which I use to carry in a backpack upon the hills from time to time. It works quite well on VHF, even better if I use my 2mtrs transverter and run it on 10 – but all that stuff is darn heavy for you have to carry a fat lead battery uphills cause of its enormous current drain in RX mode.
So what I am wondering about concerning the FT817: Is this a nice VHF/UHF rig like the older Yaesu portables except for HF added? Then it would suit me well, HFs extra for me. But if performance on the higher bands has been sacrificed for wider coverage, I wouldn't like it. Anyone in the know about this?
Chris
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Yaesu Debuts FT-817 in Japan
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by AB5N on November 3, 2000
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If you read the other posts, you will see why Hams are the absolute worst bunch to sell to.
Because most of us have lot the ability to work on anything, we DEMAND perfect radios at rock-bottom prices. The FT-817 will have a street price of about $759 here when it clears the FCC later this month.
That is $150 less than at the Ham store three blocks from the Yaesu factory in Japan. And although it doesn't have the front-end of a 1000MP or 220 (which is DEAD), it won't crack pile-ups and it don't make cappucino - it IS almost a whole hamshack in a box the size of two pieces of whole-wheat toast. How much would it cost you to build? Fact is, even with 300,000,000 people here, none of us can build one. And golly, only %99 of them will work perfectly forever. How do they face themselves in the mirror?
I am on the list for one of the first ones passed through Uncle Charlie. I will buy it sight unseen..because I think it is the most exciting radio to come out in a decade. I'll follow the threads...I'll hot-rod the thing..and I'll be up on a hillside working Tazmainia on PSK31 from a little lunch-box with the 817 and a palmtop...and the power-whiners can grind their teeth on the groups waiting for us to fix it for them...
Enjoy! - Bob
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by N5EAD on November 3, 2000
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I can't agree more with Bob's cogent comments. Solar anyone? How about that office rig that "can" transmit
and not blow out the servers for 3 buildings. Bob, I'll meet you on 40 meters for some car to car coming into work...then we can QSY over to 432.1 for a little privacy. The key here is putting this fine unit in a Halliburton case, adding a used mini-laptop and getting on PSK on 20 meters. Can anyone say Lacadives out of your suitcase??
Cheers, Lance
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by KC7YCL on November 5, 2000
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Well, how would you feel if you spent a huge chunk of your cash for a radio you've been dying to get your hands on, only to find out that it drains the battery in 10 minutes even when it's off? That's what happened to me when I bought my Yaesu FT-50RD. The thing that really burns me up is that I bought it AFTER Yaesu claimed that those problems had been fixed. $800 for the 817 may not be a lot of money to you fellas, but I am a college student and if I spend that kind of cash for something that doesn't work I can't just throw it away and try something else. My FT-50RD is pretty much useless - I'm not going to get screwed like that again.
If you guys buy the FT-817 and I hear positive reviews, then I'll consider buying one. I just can't afford to get defective stuff.
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by N7RFG on November 10, 2000
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I can't wait!!! I will be the first banging on HRO's
door purchasing a ft-817. What a great product concept!
73's
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RE: yaesu FT817 w/ 220
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by K2AMB on November 11, 2000
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I have always felt strongly about putting 220 in those "all band, all mode radios" I finally called Kenwood and complained! Myself and the technician had a nice chat. It is just too expensive for the big companies! It kind of stinks, but they need to stay in business. I just bought an 817, should be here shortly. You may email me if you have any questions about the radio. Can't wait to take it backpacking
-Adam K2amb@aol.com
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RE: Just 5w
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by WD4AC on November 25, 2000
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DX pile busting is overrated. I prefer an actual contact rather than a signal report exchange.
73,
Alan <WD4AC>
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FT-817's Shipped TODAY
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by AB5N on December 8, 2000
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Greetings all-
Well, I twisted their arm over at Cerritos, Ca...and they admitted that they are shipping the 817's to dealers today (Friday the 8th.) There were just a few shipped out about 10 days ago...but this shipment will stock dealers with enough to fill orders. They should hit about the 15th.
Got my alluminum mini-case with Toshiba Libretto Palmtop, gell cells, antenna and Digipan ready to rock.
A good questions is, will the Mirage dual band amp operate in SSB /linear mode. If so, it is a perfect match. Yaesu made a nice 100watt 160-10mtr 12V outboard HF amp years ago..the FL-110....keep your eyes out for these. It was the match to the low power FT-301S HF rig.
And, RX current is around 160ma..which means that 8 x NiMh AA cells should last almost 10 hours in RX.
I'll give full reports on it once I give it a serious road test.
73's
Bob
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RE: FT-817's Shipped TODAY
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by VK2JN on February 1, 2001
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Look guys..... I have waited long enough for this rig, I want it yesterday. This is a big news for am radio so lets try to understand what Yaesu are doing for the hobby. I just can't wait to get my hands on one of these babies ! And if it is a good money spinner thats a good thing too. Everyone benefits !
cheers,
james
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Yaesu Debuts FT-817 in Japan
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by N6KB on February 2, 2001
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How difficult is it the change CW keyer speed. My wife has a FT-100 which can do about anything. The problem is remembering how to navigate through the imbedded menus to get to the function you need, and even if you can remember, some of the functions I find important take a lot of keystrokes to get to. Does the FT-817 have DSP?
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RE: SONY 2010 Rest In Peace
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by K6PSI on February 19, 2001
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Yes, I have used the Sony 2010 for about 10 years, but I can confirm that the FT-817 is a much better receiver. I did an A/B test listening to the BBC on 5975 and there was no contest. The Sony was using the AN-LP1 antenna and got decent reception but did not handle fading well. The FT-817 using a CB antenna (11 meters) cut for 10 meters was much more stable. Signal fading was greatly minimized by setting the AGC to fast. Improved sound quality with an outboard speaker.
Ken K6PSI
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Yaesu Debuts FT-817 in Japan
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by KL0XK on February 20, 2001
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Hummm, Now it is Feb, 2001. Rig has been out for a while and looks like it meets the first flush for performance.
Looking at the price...
I'll keep my Sg-2020 and carry the VX-5R in the shirt pocket. Looks like a neat rig, maybe if i can one used...
72
Don
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