I got mine a couple of years back and the only problem I have is that it needs an alignment. The display is off frequency 50 - 500 hz depending on the band. I've just learned to live with it and keep a notebook to remind me how much it is off on each band. It seems that none of the folks that work on these here in the US are accepting any new work. I just don't have the equipment to do the procedure myself and Yeasu won't do it anymore. (I have an equally old "I" brand that they were happy to do it for their radios.)? I like having buttons and switches over menus to control the rig.?
The big problem is not enought time to use it here lately. Too much work not enough play time....
Carey
W4TFZ
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I just got mine a few months ago.
My best friend (now SK) had one and used it for sattelite work.
I would like to use mine with JTDX but am having difficulty with rig control.
Since I bought it, I have used it for repeater work (over 100 miles away) as well as VHF/UHF contests. Works great with amplifiers.
Micky K1XH
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On 2021-11-02 05:25 PM, Joe via groups.io wrote:
I love my FT-847.... ?I've set four AMSAT satellite distance records with it within the last 2 years..... amazing satellite full duplex radio..
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On Nov 2, 2021, at 8:14 AM, Rob <g4ujs@...> wrote:
This list has 158 members....and super quiet, I guess 158 people totally happy with their FT-847's
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I love my FT-847…. ?I’ve set four AMSAT satellite distance records with it within the last 2 years….. amazing satellite full duplex radio..
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I use mine daily as my primary shack rig.? Mostly 2m FM, but I work
all the other bands as well.
My gripes with the rig:? One is that the "Fast" button's action is
backwards when using the Band up and down buttons.? I typically have
Fast turned on when spinning the dial, hardly ever needing to get
down to fine adjustments.? Then when I hit the up or down band
buttons, it jumps from HF to VHF, instead of from 80m to 40m.
Also no VOX, but that's only because the operation of CAT with the
digital modes is utterly broken.? When the rig is keyed from CAT,
the audio comes from the Mike input, not the jacks on the back of
the rig.? It seems like they were trying to be "smart" when
selecting the audio source depending on where PTT was keyed (which
itself is brain damaged when one is using a sound card to drive both
HF and Packet modes), but totally ignored that computer-driven modes
can use CAT for PTT.? If it had VOX, and if VOX payed attention to
the back jacks, that would have simplified a lot of wiring in the
shack.
Other than that, a great rig!
Greg? KO6TH
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Well, happy for now, no problems. It isn't used all that much
but will get a good amount of workout come Springtime when I
start learning Satellite ops. 73, Richard AG5M
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 07:14:47 AM PDT, Rob
<g4ujs@...> wrote:
This list has 158 members....and
super quiet, I guess 158 people totally happy with their
FT-847's
I am
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Well, happy for now, no problems. It isn't used all that much but will get a good amount of workout come Springtime when I start learning Satellite ops. 73, Richard AG5M
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 07:14:47 AM PDT, Rob <g4ujs@...> wrote:
This list has 158 members....and super quiet, I guess 158 people totally happy with their FT-847's
I am
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Sorry, I misunderstood.
My radio has voice, not vox.
At least they were thinking of
White Caners.
Douglas
On 11/2/2021 11:41 AM, Douglas Richards
wrote:
I bought Ft-847 from a
gentleman in New Brunswick about 4 years ago. It had a
couple of small issues.
AF/RF shaft was bent, found
an original on ebay. Memory backup battery was replaced with
a coin battery holder and a regular 2032 batt. Also had a
small problem with power flickering. Rebuilt the plug from
the power supply.
I primarily use for bouncing
off the ISS, when they are turned on, HI HI. It came with
vox.
Very happy
Douglas Richards VE3FFR?
On 11/2/2021 11:32 AM, Dennis Surek
via groups.io wrote:
I am very happy with my 847. Bought it 12 years ago through
Ebay. I knew I wanted one after using the 847 that had been
gifted to our club, the Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club.
What's better than a rig that does everything ? Can't figure out
why Yaesu didn't spend another 25 cents and put in VOX. Wished
the sub-VFO tuned faster when you need it. Like others here, I
was unable to get the audio into the xmit packet output. With
the recent discussion here, I should finally be able to get that
working. This group is a great resource. 73 fer now de Dennis,
VE3XC FN02
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Douglas Richards VE3FFR
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I bought Ft-847 from a
gentleman in New Brunswick about 4 years ago. It had a couple
of small issues.
AF/RF shaft was bent, found an
original on ebay. Memory backup battery was replaced with a
coin battery holder and a regular 2032 batt. Also had a small
problem with power flickering. Rebuilt the plug from the power
supply.
I primarily use for bouncing
off the ISS, when they are turned on, HI HI. It came with vox.
Very happy
Douglas Richards VE3FFR?
On 11/2/2021 11:32 AM, Dennis Surek via
groups.io wrote:
I am very happy with my 847. Bought it 12 years ago through Ebay.
I knew I wanted one after using the 847 that had been gifted to
our club, the Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club. What's better
than a rig that does everything ? Can't figure out why Yaesu
didn't spend another 25 cents and put in VOX. Wished the sub-VFO
tuned faster when you need it. Like others here, I was unable to
get the audio into the xmit packet output. With the recent
discussion here, I should finally be able to get that working.
This group is a great resource. 73 fer now de Dennis, VE3XC FN02
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Douglas Richards VE3FFR
ve3ffr@...
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I am very happy with my 847. Bought it 12 years ago through Ebay. I knew I wanted one after using the 847 that had been gifted to our club, the Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club. What's better than a rig that does everything ? Can't figure out why Yaesu didn't spend another 25 cents and put in VOX. Wished the sub-VFO tuned faster when you need it. Like others here, I was unable to get the audio into the xmit packet output. With the recent discussion here, I should finally be able to get that working. This group is a great resource. 73 fer now de Dennis, VE3XC FN02
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Bought mine in the 90's and use it regularly mainly for 6 and 2 Meter SSB and WSJT-X. It has had very few problems over the years. Lost memories and the memory switch?is goofy. Still a good? HF back up rig and I take it into the field annually for Field Day.....I might have replaced?it if the IC-970 would have had 6 meters but since it doesn't the FT-847 remains my GO TO for 6 and 2.
Happy DX, 73 GARY? DN24 Central Idaho
On Tue, Nov 2, 2021 at 8:14 AM Rob < g4ujs@...> wrote: This list has 158 members....and super quiet, I guess 158 people totally happy with their FT-847's
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Bought my 847 new in in the 90's I think.. I love it....It's a early model....On air all most daily...Hal/WB4AEG
On Tue, Nov 2, 2021 at 10:14 AM Rob < g4ujs@...> wrote: This list has 158 members....and super quiet, I guess 158 people totally happy with their FT-847's
I am
73 de Rob G4UJS
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This list has 158 members....and super quiet, I guess 158 people totally happy with their FT-847's
I am
73 de Rob G4UJS
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Yay!!!? Odd that the USB hub would be a factor, but glad you figured
it all out.
73, and enjoy the new mode!
Greg? KO6TH
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Greg and all,
Finally got it working.... remade the TRS lead and moved the
soundcard from a USB hub to an actual USB socket on PC. All good
now!!
73 de Rob G4UJS
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Greg and all,
Finally got it working.... remade the TRS lead and moved the soundcard from a USB hub to an actual USB socket on PC. All good now!!
73 de Rob G4UJS
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Re: Need Advice Getting into Satellite Operations
Hi Joe I have been using the 847 for over a year and it has worked very well for me. I do have rotatable antennas but I talk to many hams using the egg eaters with good success. I would suggest that you do use some form of computer tracking program if only for the Doppler corrections. It will save you endless headaches getting started. I have used SatPc32 and use it when I am roving with a handheld antenna… it gives you an extra hand when you do t have to worry about timing! Good luck and see you soon on the birds!? 73
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? I’ve been using an 847 on satellite for about 4 years with excellent results! Good luck and feel free to email me via my QRZ page email for any detailed questions…. In my opinion, the egg beaters are expensive from M2, and best generally for only higher passes. ?But, several sat operators use them with good results. ?Good luck!
Joe. KE9AJ? On Oct 15, 2021, at 1:08 PM, Richard AG5M via groups.io <ag5m@...> wrote:
?Hello.? For a long time I have wanted to get into satellites.? That will change next spring.? A few questions:
Question 1:? I have a Yaesu FT-847.? Is that still a very good radio to begin learning satellite operation?? To get my feet wet, so to speak.
Question 2.? I am thinking of using the M2 Egg Beater antenna system, no rotor and tracking software to mess with, keeping things simple to begin with.? Is the M2 Egg Beater antenna system really good for a newbie to start out with for satellite operation?? I can always upgrade later.
Question 3:? Are there any groups dedicated to satellite operations, listserv, Groups.io, other, I should be subscribed to?? I'm not aware of any here in the USA.
Thank you, 73 Richard AG5M
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Re: Need Advice Getting into Satellite Operations
I’ve been using an 847 on satellite for about 4 years with excellent results! Good luck and feel free to email me via my QRZ page email for any detailed questions…. In my opinion, the egg beaters are expensive from M2, and best generally for only higher passes. ?But, several sat operators use them with good results. ?Good luck!
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On Oct 15, 2021, at 1:08 PM, Richard AG5M via groups.io <ag5m@...> wrote:
?Hello.? For a long time I have wanted to get into satellites.? That will change next spring.? A few questions:
Question 1:? I have a Yaesu FT-847.? Is that still a very good radio to begin learning satellite operation?? To get my feet wet, so to speak.
Question 2.? I am thinking of using the M2 Egg Beater antenna system, no rotor and tracking software to mess with, keeping things simple to begin with.? Is the M2 Egg Beater antenna system really good for a newbie to start out with for satellite operation?? I can always upgrade later.
Question 3:? Are there any groups dedicated to satellite operations, listserv, Groups.io, other, I should be subscribed to?? I'm not aware of any here in the USA.
Thank you, 73 Richard AG5M
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Re: Need Advice Getting into Satellite Operations
Hi Richard,
Hope to hear you on the satellites soon!? They are a lot of fun.
Yes, the FT847 is still a good satellite radio. It does full duplex and has decent power levels on both 2m and 70cm.? Hears good on both bands as well.? I have a FT847 and still have good luck on the satellites with it.?
The eggbeater antennas should work well also.? I have talked with quite a few operators on the satellites who are using eggbeaters.
One good email list for satellite operations is the Amsat-BB list.? You can learn more about it at:
73 John AF5CC
Hello.? For a long time I have wanted to get into satellites.? That will change next spring.? A few questions:
Question 1:? I have a Yaesu FT-847.? Is that still a very good radio to begin learning satellite operation?? To get my feet wet, so to speak.
Question 2.? I am thinking of using the M2 Egg Beater antenna system, no rotor and tracking software to mess with, keeping things simple to begin with.? Is the M2 Egg Beater antenna system really good for a newbie to start out with for satellite operation?? I can always upgrade later.
Question 3:? Are there any groups dedicated to satellite operations, listserv, Groups.io, other, I should be subscribed to?? I'm not aware of any here in the USA.
Thank you, 73 Richard AG5M
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Need Advice Getting into Satellite Operations
Hello.? For a long time I have wanted to get into satellites.? That will change next spring.? A few questions:
Question 1:? I have a Yaesu FT-847.? Is that still a very good radio to begin learning satellite operation?? To get my feet wet, so to speak.
Question 2.? I am thinking of using the M2 Egg Beater antenna system, no rotor and tracking software to mess with, keeping things simple to begin with.? Is the M2 Egg Beater antenna system really good for a newbie to start out with for satellite operation?? I can always upgrade later.
Question 3:? Are there any groups dedicated to satellite operations, listserv, Groups.io, other, I should be subscribed to?? I'm not aware of any here in the USA.
Thank you, 73 Richard AG5M
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I also have for sale a W2ENY products desk mic for Yaesu FT847, has 8 pin round mic connector on it.? You can read more about it at:?
https://www.w2eny.com/deskmic/?
Asking $30 shipped.
I can take paypal/check/MO.
73 John AF5CC
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The nightmare goes on............ wired up TRS...now have PTT working, the rig shows the word data when i TX... but output power is milliwatts..... i Used a little capacitor marked 104M, could it be blocking the audio? soundcard output on full!!
flat head Rob
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On Tue, Oct 12, 2021 at 10:46 PM, Greg D wrote:
Hi Rob,
Well if receive is working, the sound card is likely ok.? But 2m FT8 is still using SSB, not FM, right?? I believe the DIN connector aims at the FM world (i.e. for packet radio), so it might be taking audio from the DIN (because PTT is there), but delivering it to the wrong place.
Try this...? Put the rig in FM mode, minimum power, and see if you're getting the AUDIO out (check with an HT).? I bet you do.? That would confirm that you need to be connecting into the TRS jack.
If so, take the PTT line and run it through a 2.2k resistor to the Tip of the TRS plug, with the audio going through a small DC blocking cap (0.1uf or so; not critical).? Ring of the TRS to Line-in on the audio card.
Good luck!
Greg? KO6TH
Rob wrote:
Still struggling Greg....... I've wired up a 6pin DIN for the packet socket....as I only want FT8 for 2m.
I now have PTT working via RTS and CAT only reading frequency not controlling PTT line.
However, I still cant get any TX power out. Its still as if the audio isnt coming out of sound card.
I've just ordered another USB soundcard to see if that is the problem
RX works OK.
73
Rob G4UJS
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OK!!!! you have won the bet!!!!!
out comes a soldering iron again LOL.
TRS it is
73 es TKS
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On Tue, Oct 12, 2021 at 10:46 PM, Greg D wrote:
Hi Rob,
Well if receive is working, the sound card is likely ok.? But 2m FT8 is still using SSB, not FM, right?? I believe the DIN connector aims at the FM world (i.e. for packet radio), so it might be taking audio from the DIN (because PTT is there), but delivering it to the wrong place.
Try this...? Put the rig in FM mode, minimum power, and see if you're getting the AUDIO out (check with an HT).? I bet you do.? That would confirm that you need to be connecting into the TRS jack.
If so, take the PTT line and run it through a 2.2k resistor to the Tip of the TRS plug, with the audio going through a small DC blocking cap (0.1uf or so; not critical).? Ring of the TRS to Line-in on the audio card.
Good luck!
Greg? KO6TH
Rob wrote:
Still struggling Greg....... I've wired up a 6pin DIN for the packet socket....as I only want FT8 for 2m.
I now have PTT working via RTS and CAT only reading frequency not controlling PTT line.
However, I still cant get any TX power out. Its still as if the audio isnt coming out of sound card.
I've just ordered another USB soundcard to see if that is the problem
RX works OK.
73
Rob G4UJS
still bashing head against that damn wall
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Richard AG5M
Hal Dale