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Re: CatRadio - Radio Control Software #software

 

CatRadio?1.3.0?is now available for download?

Main changes:
  • Radio info
  • Dark theme
  • MIC levels
  • NB2
  • Meter COMP, ID, VDD
  • Yaesu band stack
  • Hamlib 4.5
  • Bug fixes and various GUI and code improvements


Re: TX/RX same band in Satellite mode

 

I am having the same problem now that GREENCUBE is on my RADAR.? Tonight I figured out that I can operate regular, non SAT mode, and go SPLIT.? ?The PstRotator controls the receive doppler and I can manually adjust the TX with the SUB-TUNE.


Re: FT847 RA0070300 SHEET Satellite label

 

Hello Spence and Dave,
Yes it's the plastic decal for the Sat control.
Regards

Stuart Vk5ade

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Spence M0STO via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 2:10 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YaesuFT847] FT847 RA0070300 SHEET Satellite label

I think it¡¯s the stick on plastic decal about the Sat controls.?

De Spence M0STO

Sent while portable! please excuse typos.

On 21 Nov 2022, at 14:57, Dave Price via groups.io <jt2ma70@...> wrote:

Hi, Stuart,

I'm not sure what you are seeking recently.
I acquired an FT-847 and it came with copies of the Operating Manual and Technical Manual. Could you please explain what I should look for?

BTW, the radio has a lot of features and I sure would like to find a YouTube video about basic operating. If you know of one, please share.

73, Dave W4QDV





Re: FT847 RA0070300 SHEET Satellite label

 

I think it¡¯s the stick on plastic decal about the Sat controls.?

De Spence M0STO

Sent while portable! please excuse typos.

On 21 Nov 2022, at 14:57, Dave Price via groups.io <jt2ma70@...> wrote:

Hi, Stuart,

Im not sure what you are seeking recently.
I acquired an FT-847 and it came with copies of the Operating Manual and Technical Manual. Could you please explain what I should look for?

BTW, the radio has a lot of features and I sure would like to find a YouTube video about basic operating. If you know of one, please share.

73, Dave W4QDV





Re: FT847 RA0070300 SHEET Satellite label

 

Hi, Stuart,

Im not sure what you are seeking recently.
I acquired an FT-847 and it came with copies of the Operating Manual and Technical Manual. Could you please explain what I should look for?

BTW, the radio has a lot of features and I sure would like to find a YouTube video about basic operating. If you know of one, please share.

73, Dave W4QDV


FT847 RA0070300 SHEET Satellite label

 

Hello Group,

I am new to this group.

I am trying to track down a FT847 RA0070300 SHEET this is the Satelite label.

I moved QTH some time ago and it came of in transit.

It is only a cosmetic issue but would still like to find one.

The Transceiver functions OK

I have tried some local dealers in VK but no help.

Can somebody please advise where I might find one.

Regards

Stuart Vk5ade


Re: TX/RX same band in Satellite mode

 

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To add to that, do not attempt to work the satellites until you can hear your own voice coming down from the satellite.

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Bill

K2WH

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joseph LaFerla
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2022 8:00 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YaesuFT847] TX/RX same band in Satellite mode

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I used to use an ft847 and the sat mode is a special mode designed to be used only when doing qso¡¯s via satellite.? The mode provides automatic frequency tracking to track the satellites as they traverse the sky so you don¡¯t have to do manual tracking.? It made tracking the satellites effortless.? Of course you still had to use satellite tracking software on your computer.? The full duplex meant that you could hear and talk to the satellite at the same time.? Check this out on the net.? There¡¯s lots of information on it.

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73

Joe VA3TV

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From: Frank
Sent: November 20, 2022 6:11
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YaesuFT847] TX/RX same band in Satellite mode

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HI Andy
Needless to put it in SAT if on the same band, at most use VFO A and B and not SAT mode.

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Is there any option in SAT mode that you would miss in normal mode except full duplex which on the same band without various filters or notches (cavity filters) would be difficult to manage positively?

73

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Bill, K2WH


Re: TX/RX same band in Satellite mode

 

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I used to use an ft847 and the sat mode is a special mode designed to be used only when doing qso¡¯s via satellite.? The mode provides automatic frequency tracking to track the satellites as they traverse the sky so you don¡¯t have to do manual tracking.? It made tracking the satellites effortless.? Of course you still had to use satellite tracking software on your computer.? The full duplex meant that you could hear and talk to the satellite at the same time.? Check this out on the net.? There¡¯s lots of information on it.

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73

Joe VA3TV

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Sent from for Windows

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From: Frank
Sent: November 20, 2022 6:11
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YaesuFT847] TX/RX same band in Satellite mode

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HI Andy
Needless to put it in SAT if on the same band, at most use VFO A and B and not SAT mode.

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Is there any option in SAT mode that you would miss in normal mode except full duplex which on the same band without various filters or notches (cavity filters) would be difficult to manage positively?

73

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Re: TX/RX same band in Satellite mode

 

You'd have to run in split mode if you want tx/rx on the same band.


Re: TX/RX same band in Satellite mode

 

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On VHF the cavities are the size of beer barrels! And you would need 4-6 depending on split

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Frank
Sent: 20 November 2022 11:12
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YaesuFT847] TX/RX same band in Satellite mode

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HI Andy
Needless to put it in SAT if on the same band, at most use VFO A and B and not SAT mode.

?

Is there any option in SAT mode that you would miss in normal mode except full duplex which on the same band without various filters or notches (cavity filters) would be difficult to manage positively?

73


Re: TX/RX same band in Satellite mode

 

HI Andy
Needless to put it in SAT if on the same band, at most use VFO A and B and not SAT mode.
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Is there any option in SAT mode that you would miss in normal mode except full duplex which on the same band without various filters or notches (cavity filters) would be difficult to manage positively?

73


Re: TX/RX same band in Satellite mode

 

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Not at the same time.


On 2022-11-19 07:28 PM, EI8KF wrote:

Is it possible to transmit and receive in the same band when in Satellite mode?

Thanks,
Andy


TX/RX same band in Satellite mode

 

Is it possible to transmit and receive in the same band when in Satellite mode?

Thanks,
Andy


Re: RX-only HF mod?

 

Thanks guys, sounds like it might not be worth the trouble. The idea is to use a secondary receiver with the 3000, not instead of it. Why? Might be handy in contests, but mostly just because it¡¯s possible ?

It will probably be easier and safer to just use a dedicated receiver for this.?


Re: RX-only HF mod?

 

I tend to agree here, the FT 847? was never the best for HF, you could change all the pin diodes, you could also fit 10 to 15dB attenuator, this will help on RX, and also help when the Tx is on the 3000.

Most TX/RX change over relays only have 12 to 15dB isolation. You cold also fit some back to back diodes on the RX path

73 Andrew

Get


Re: RX-only HF mod?

 

I believe that applying 5 volts to pin 8 of the tuner socket will inhibit TX.

I am at a loss though to understand why you? would want to use the 847 for RX, when the 3000 is arguably better at RX on HF.

Also, if the FT3000 is being used for TX, you will be overloading front of FT847, surely?

Why? not just swap antenna feeds in to 847, and use that, with 3000 turned off? Seems much easier.

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Andy


RX-only HF mod?

 

Hey all, just found this group. Maybe this is a stupid question but bear with me. Is there a way to get RX-only on HF (or disable TX on the the antenna port)? I don¡¯t use HF much in my 847 and got the idea to maybe hook that antenna port up to the RX-out on my FTDX3000. But I don¡¯t want to fry it by accidentally keying up my FT-847.

Is something like this viable? Or should I just buy another receiver like I was planning to do before I got this idea¡­

thanks!
John
KB0GGS


Re: FT847 160 and 80 MHz

 

That rather sounds like previous owner had a tuner with it, and could explain error signal. Radio was looking for something not there. Unfortunate you had loaded memories before resetting.?


On Fri, 14 Oct 2022, 15:36 Jeff M0UHF, <jeff.elliott45@...> wrote:
Hi, I have just received a ft847 and I have noticed it does not work and shows error as if it was out of band on 160m and 80m. Please can somebody advise.?


Re: FT847 160 and 80 MHz

 

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Dennis , No, not in satellite mode, but working now ?

Jeff E
M0UHF ??


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Jeff M0UHF <jeff.elliott45@...>
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2022 7:16:19 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [YaesuFT847] FT847 160 and 80 MHz
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Good morning Andy, Denis and others. I have a bit the bullet and decided to copy my memories and manually re-write them. I reset the radio. Using menu, 35 as the manual suggests. And Not turning the radio on holding buttons as you would on other radios. The outcome is it all works as it should now on 160m 80m and 4m.?

One thing I will say what I do remember is when I was setting the radio up, it was behaving a bit strange on some menus, but the radio is unfamiliar to me so I wasn¡¯t sure and another thing I thought was strange was the tuner was displayed on the screen. I didn¡¯t know if it was permanent or whether it shouldn¡¯t be there, but it turns out to have disappeared now, and things have gone right.?

Next step is to do some mods on it. Is there any suggestions?

All the best guys, hope this helps somebody from my experience.?

73¡¯²õ
Jeff (M0UHF)

On 15 Oct 2022, at 23:26, Dennis Surek via groups.io <dsurek@...> wrote:

?By any chance is the rig in Satellite mode ?
73 Dennis VE3XC


Re: FT847 160 and 80 MHz

 

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Good morning Andy, Denis and others. I have a bit the bullet and decided to copy my memories and manually re-write them. I reset the radio. Using menu, 35 as the manual suggests. And Not turning the radio on holding buttons as you would on other radios. The outcome is it all works as it should now on 160m 80m and 4m.?

One thing I will say what I do remember is when I was setting the radio up, it was behaving a bit strange on some menus, but the radio is unfamiliar to me so I wasn¡¯t sure and another thing I thought was strange was the tuner was displayed on the screen. I didn¡¯t know if it was permanent or whether it shouldn¡¯t be there, but it turns out to have disappeared now, and things have gone right.?

Next step is to do some mods on it. Is there any suggestions?

All the best guys, hope this helps somebody from my experience.?

73¡¯²õ
Jeff (M0UHF)

On 15 Oct 2022, at 23:26, Dennis Surek via groups.io <dsurek@...> wrote:

?By any chance is the rig in Satellite mode ?
73 Dennis VE3XC