Re: Can FT-847 power 2 preamps with total current of 400mA
Hello. Sorry, but I don't understand why you may be looking for trouble connecting the DC supply of the AR's LNA's to the FT-847. I can tell you that after 6 months of working on a faulty FT 847, that
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Michael Luft
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Re: Can FT-847 power 2 preamps with total current of 400mA
The preamps I was looking at were the 160 Watt thru power premaps (MSP144VDG-160 and MSP432VDG-160). These require 200mA each during RX. After further investigation I thought the UHF port was broken
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Bruce Forsberg
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Re: Can FT-847 power 2 preamps with total current of 400mA
Morning Bruce I just looked at the website for Advanced Receiver Research, and they say all their receivers require 25ma. Well within the parameters for the 847. Even the military receivers were at
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Douglas Richards <ve3ffr@...>
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Can FT-847 power 2 preamps with total current of 400mA
I just acquired a used FT-847 and plan to use it for VHF/UHF work including getting into satellites. I have one question. I plan to get preamps and am looking at 2M and 75cm mast preamps from Advanced
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Bruce Forsberg
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Re: FT847 direct TX after turning on TRX ( Not MOX )
Does it matter which mode the rig is in?
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Nils Ostman
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Re: Wanted ft847 pcb with microprocessor
Talk to Geoff at Castle Electronics. I think he can replace the cpu on your board. http://www.hamradiosales.co.uk/CASTLE-1A.htm?LMCL=FREueB&LMCL=UAj68Z /Nils SM7DVO
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Nils Ostman
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FT847 direct TX after turning on TRX ( Not MOX )
Hi FT847 users I have a question: I have a FT847 that will transmit immediately when I turn ON the TRX not always but nearly always Now and then the TRX works fine for some time , then suddenly starts
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Sjoerd PA3DOL
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Re: Wanted ft847 pcb with microprocessor
Hi Leighton, No I haven't changed the battery as the frequency and other settings on the radio do hold after restart. Its the internal microprocessor values that doesn't hold where you enter into the
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Glitsun Cheeran
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Re: Wanted ft847 pcb with microprocessor
Hi Gilt, one question - have you replaced the internal coin cell battery ?. Leighton. GW3FSP.
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gw3fsp
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Wanted ft847 pcb with microprocessor
I have a fantastic rig but the microprocessor is not working well means cant hold the settings and cannot return to factory settings all values are reset after power off and switched on later. wonder
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Glitsun Cheeran
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Re: 5 pin mini DIN plug FS
I looked at Mouser.com and DigiKey.com both. They had them. 73 -- 73 Douglas Richards VE3FFR ve3ffr@...
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Douglas Richards <ve3ffr@...>
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Re: 5 pin mini DIN plug FS
I bought 10 on ebay and paid all 10 pieces together for only $ 5 and shipping included: they were fine. On Ebay you can find them at very low prices! Just search MINI DIN via google or via ebay and
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Frank
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5 pin mini DIN plug FS
Yaesu uses a 5 pin mini DIN plug on the FT-847. This plug is used as a connector for a cable to key a linear amplifier. Actually they use the same connector for HF, VHF, and UHF amps. I had a very
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Ken, W8EK
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Re: VHF Packet audio
I double checked and its the same for my 8900 and it works fine so I'm confused. I don't know if it's a delay issue and if someone knows what that number should be I would appreciate if you could
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John Rudolph
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Re: VHF Packet audio
Morning John I just went to Tigertronics website, and they have cables and wiring instructions for both the Data and Packet ports. Hope this helps. Douglas
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Douglas Richards <ve3ffr@...>
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Re: VHF Packet audio
I've thought of using the mic input also. I don't know if my 847 is an early unit or not. I forget now but the serial number has to be G or later if I remember correctly. Doesn't matter because my
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Dennis Surek
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Re: VHF Packet audio
My 847 is an early model and I can¡¯t use most digital for it. I didn¡¯t find out in time to send it in for the update. However the only way I ever got packet to work is through the microphone jack.
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Gerald Klotz
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Re: VHF Packet audio
I am having the exact same problem. Packet works fine on FT-7900 vhf. Put the same cable into Packet Port on 847, keys up fine, tx fine, signal but no audio heard on another receiver. My understanding
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Dennis Surek
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Re: VHF Packet audio
I was wondering if you are using the DATA in/out port for the signal instead of the Packet port. Or maybe, the jumper block inside the signallink is wired slightly different. Just a thought. 73
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Douglas Richards <ve3ffr@...>
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VHF Packet audio
I have a Ft-847, signalink, and using agwpe but I am having problems with getting mine setup for FM packet.? I have everything working and confirm it works on my FT-8900 which successfully sends
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John Rudolph
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