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| Reviews Summary for DYC-817 Speech Compressor |
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Reviews: 12
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Average rating: 4.3/5
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MSRP: $22
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Description: External dynamic compressor kit for FT-817
NOTE: No longer available
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N1KSN
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 19, 2002 14:27
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I get good audio reports
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Based on the first review of this unit I ordered one and received it quickly from Germany. Unfortunately, I fried it after constuction because I applied power with the wrong polarity to test it. Duh! I ordered a second unit and avoided my stupid mistake. By the way, the kit was no problem, although soldering the connection wires is a bit delicate and patience is needed. Of course, I had practice the second time around.
I made the suggested mods to reduce the minimum level of processing and any susceptibility to stray RF (I work portable a lot). I kept the pots at their center settings. I put my FT-817 on an OHR wattmeter to look at the difference between on and off for the processing. Running at the 5 watt power setting with the stock Yaesu mike in position #1 and the processing off the peaks were around 2 watts. With the processing turned on the peaks moved up to 4 watts, about the same as my Heil 817 Traveler's boom mike.
I then used the unit for several QRP phone contacts and got at least a couple of unsolicited complements on my audio, plus other favorable comments after asking. I am very satisfied and think this is a definite must-have for the FT-817 owner. And the price can't be beat.
Andy, N1KSN
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KL7AC
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 26, 2002 18:16
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An FT-817's best friend
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Knut, DG0ZB has put together a really nice external processor for Yaesu's already classic FT-817. Based on Phil's (AD5X) design he has improved upon it and offered it as a very affordable kit.
The kit comes in a small plastic bag. All components including a very nice silk screened board were present. It took about an hour and a half to construct the kit. The most difficult part you will find is attaching the 8 wire RJ-45 type cable to the board. The SMD IC's are already installed so no worries about having to break out the magnifying glass.
The unit has an on and off switch on the side of the enclosure to take the unit out of circuit when on the VHF bands running FM. My favorite extra feature is the tone generator, key the mike and press the DWN button on your mike. With your other hand tap the TUNE on your Z-11 and you are ready to go! It in no way impairs any of the microphone's functions.
Performance has been wonderfull with all stations commenting on how much punchier the audio sounds. Much easier for them to hear the small QRP 5W signal. All in all just about the best bang for the buck I have EVER spent on a radio accessory! At 22 dollars a steal, oops add 7 bucks for shipping.
73,
Andre KL7AC
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