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[KE2KB]

Hey guys;
I have a Yaesu FT-450D which I purchased about 3-1/2 years ago on Ebay in like-new condition, but hardly used.
I am considering selling my radio, but I have 'hacked' the power cable to fit my station configuration. It was not used as a mobile rig, but at home with an Astron RS-35M power supply.
In order to have the shortest possible cable, I cut the OEM cable in two places - so that I would have the fuses near the source end, and still have the connector at the other end.
I had a barrier strip about 18in behind the radio to which I attached the FT-450D power cable and branched to lower current (fused) lines to the Diamond SX200 wattmeter (it has a 12V input for its lamp).

Anyway; If I am going to sell the radio, I would like to provide the proper power cable - without any splices.
The Yaesu part number listed in the manual is: T9025225.
The cable I received with the radio was about 8ft long overall, but the cables I am finding on Amazon and Ebay are only 3ft.
I found the Yaesu cable on HRO, but no length is specified.

I guess it really doesn't matter what the length of the cable I supply with the radio is, so long as it is good quality and has the fuses (on both leads).

At this point, I am not at all sure I want to sell the radio, but after checking out several pre-owned FT-450D on Ebay, I am surprised to find that the radio appears to hold its value very well,
so I might be able to get about the same price I paid for it.

Anyone have any info on the cable, or recommendation for a good replacement?

Thanks

Frank <KE2KB>

[W1MOW]

Bought one from HRO last fall and it's a little less than 7', it measures 2 meters in length.

Gary W1MOW

[WA9AFM]

I wouldn't be concerned about your modification to the power cable's length as long as the cable performs its' intended function; just make sure a potential buyer knows.  If you still have the cable that was trimmed, include it in the package. 

[KE2KB]

OK. Thanks for the advice. If I decide to list on Ebay, I'll be very clear about the cable and use photos. Maybe having the cable in sections would be an advantage to some buyers.

Whether or not to sell the rig is something I am 'fighting' myself over. I suppose I could use the cash - to upgrade my audio system?? or something else that I would get a lot more use from.
OTOH, the $600 I might get for the rig isn't really going to make a difference in the long run.
Perhaps I will decide to buy (or build) a mobile multi-band antenna for my car (a 2004 Subaru Forester XT) or find a campsite that will allow me to toss a dipole into the trees
and hammer a ground rod into the ground to operate portable. It's a bit late for this year's Field Day, but I don't know how I will feel a few years fron now when the sunspot cycle improves.

[N8NK]

I sometimes use my FTdx3000 in my truck when doing POTA activations. I dearly LOVE the long OEM pwr cable, as I just snake it out the passenger door, tuck it in the door gap to the hood- and connect clips to battery. You can't even see the cable when looking at the truck.
That said- I wouldn't hesitate for a second to buy that rig with your mods, and I wouldn't expect to pay less for it.
In fact I do want to buy your rig. lol. my '3K is too big and heavy and I'm getting too old to carry it around! Plus, I don't want to drop it and cause an 'EOL' event   
73

[W9WQA]

better keep it. you aint ready to sell...

[KE2KB]

Maybe I should wait and see what the sunspot cycle does. If it gets really good, I may get more enjoyment out of HF again.
It's not like I really need the cash. The thing is that I'm trying to move out of the house I currently occupy with other family members. I would like a place of my own - preferably a house where I can
toss up a few dipoles, but if I end up in an apartment or a rented home, then perhaps a mobile antenna. I've never operated HF from the car, but if I ever do, I would absolutely go for a second battery!

[N8NK]

better keep it. you aint ready to sell...

Yep. I agree. Now that you mention it, I gotta agree. Not ready. lol.
Be well all
Chuck