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| Reviews Summary for Peg Leg |
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Reviews: 21
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Average rating: 4.9/5
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MSRP: $US$ 16,95
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Description: It is an ingeniously made tilt stand, designed and manufactured in Germany. This useful accessory comes as a kit, and includes detailed mounting instructions and all necessary parts like washers, screws, etc. The legs are made of stainless steel and provide maximum stability and longevity.
US Distributor http://www.morsex.com/palm/pegleg.htm
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More info: http://www.palm-radio.de/
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N4KZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 2, 2009 10:07
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The best stand
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I just installed the Peg Legs on my FT-817ND and I'm impressed. They look factory-installed and I like the fact they tilt out of the way when not in use. I'm on my third FT-817. I foolishly sold the first two but when I bought the third, I vowed it was staying no matter what. Along the way, I've homebrewed stands to tilt the front up and used other commercial stands. All had their pros and cons. I started with a sheet-metal bookend which I bent further for my needs. It worked well but looked goofy and was not something I wanted to take on vacation along with the rig. When I bought my second FT-817, I bought a wire stand from another company. It worked well but was just something else to haul in the suitcase. Recently, I used a plastic stand I converted from a household item. It worked fine at home but again I wasn't thrilled about hauling it around with the radio. Now, the Peg Legs are attached to the radio permanently, tilt out of the way when not in use or during travel and fold back down when in use. Deceptively simple. Why didn't I think of this? Took 10 minutes to install. OK, I'm mechanically challenged. Most of you could install these in 5 minutes or less. Very nice addition to a fun little rig. Yaesu should have gone this route too!
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DL9SCO
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 1, 2008 12:59
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Elaborate design
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Just a short comment on the words of SWDUNCAN:
The height of the stainless steel feet has been designed to ensure very good display readout - by raising the back end of the FT-817 you reduce the tilt and thereby nullify one of the main benefits of the PEG LEG.
I would rather just use the front antenna BNC connector which is just perfect to use a BNC plug with short piece of RG174 to have a nice flexible connection to your radio.
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SWDUNCAN
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Rating: 4/5
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Nov 26, 2008 10:58
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best of the bunch
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Nice solution to elevate the 817. Like most I've tried different ways to home-brew something. Once you get over the $20.00 U.S. (plus $7.00 shipping) for a bit of stainless steel and a few nylon washers, you will find that the expense is soon forgotten. They work, period. Also it's nice to get something that's not made in China. My only gripe is when tilted all the way up the rear antenna socket is to close to the table to be used and the supplied feet don't raise it enough, even with a 90 degree adapter. My solution was to buy two, 1/2 inch tall rubber feet (self sticking) and use them instead, now I can use a normal patch cord or coax with room to spare. That's why I rated it a 4, but some may think it's not a big deal and may use the front antenna socket. All and all the best elevating system out there. cheers.
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ON6VG
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 17, 2008 08:29
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Perfect
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just received the shipment of my PegLeg.
I mounted it and it's perfect, congratulations on the design and the quality of the product.
Best 73 from Belgium
Gilbert on6vg
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G0MLY
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 13, 2008 11:49
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Above level pegging!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Not much to add. Simple idea, brilliantly executed. I tried some other solutions but none were as good as this!
One caveat for DinKey users. You cannot use this with the Dinkey in the stand position as it shorts the keyer to earth and send streams of CW!!! A minor issue, to be fair, and one that the makers of 2 excellent products could not have known about.
This is simply a top top product - just buy one!
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EI2DJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 13, 2008 03:43
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Fantastic item
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is a fantastic product and its a must have for owners of the FT-817, you will wonder how you ever did without it. Your neck will thank you. I would highly recommend to any FT-817 user.
Mike
EI2DJ / G4GXN
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G0SVO
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 7, 2008 04:56
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Simple idea's are usually the best
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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and this one is superb. I cannot add to what has been said by others on here.
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KI4CRA
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 1, 2007 13:07
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Wondeful attachment for the FT-817
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I am going to have to echo every one elses opinion of the peg leg. Great attachment for the FT-817. Mine are on and not commin off!! Yaesu should include a set of these with every 817 sold. Theres now power like low power:)
73 de Mark
AI4HO
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KF4HR
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 5, 2007 08:01
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Fantastic
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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The FT-817ND is a great little rig. One of my only few gripes with this transceiver is that Yaesu didn't include some type of prop-up bar stand to elevate the front. But "Pegleg" solves this problem perfectly! Delivery was fast. Installation took about 5 minutes. The legs fold out of the way when not needed, and are of first class quality.
My only comment would be to "carefully" unpack and inventory the parts. Note the two thicknesses of the plastic washers that comes in the kit. These are very small washers. During installation, one of the thin washers blew off my table without me realizing it (by some mircle, I later found it). No doubt misplacing one of these small parts is easy to do. But not to fear, this kit comes with spare parts! This is a great product!
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KC9LCS
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 4, 2007 20:46
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Great!!! Very Handy!!!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is one of the handiest items I have found in ham radio!!! Easy to use, very sturdy, and easy to install!!! If you buy a FT 817 you should consider this item!!!
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