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Re: 158 members
开云体育Hello 847’rsGot mine in lock down Nov 20’ after being QRT for 20 years, the guy who owned it before me, used it for listening never used on TX. Like some of the 847 ‘rs on this thread my interest is satellite op’s, but have recently stumbled upon FT8 so the mods and
hacs discussed here will come in handy. Many thanks?
73’
Paul
GW4ZYG
On 4 Nov 2021, at 12:17, Michael Luft <milu111@...> wrote:
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Re: 158 members
Well my post certainly brought a few of you out of the wood work!
I love my 847, I have only recently bought it, mint condition and looking at it I cant believe it was designed over 20 years ago as it looks very modern to my old eyes. Getting FT8 working was a pain but it works great now thanks to help from this group. 73 de Rob G4UJS |
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Re: 158 members
Ian
Bought new, used regularly, but I'm not tempting providence by saying anything else. 73 de VK6CR On Tue, Nov 2, 2021, at 22:14, Rob wrote:
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Re: 158 members
Carey W4TFZ
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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Re: 158 members
开云体育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 ?
On 2021-11-02 05:25 PM, Joe via groups.io wrote:
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Re: 158 members
Joe
开云体育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..de Joe. ? KE9AJ? On Nov 2, 2021, at 8:14 AM, Rob <g4ujs@...> wrote:
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Re: 158 members
开云体育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 Richard AG5M via groups.io wrote:
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Re: 158 members
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 73 de Rob G4UJS |
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Re: 158 members
Douglas Richards
开云体育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
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Re: 158 members
Douglas Richards
开云体育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
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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 -- 73 Douglas Richards VE3FFR ve3ffr@... |
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Re: 158 members
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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Re: 158 members
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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Re: 158 members
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 |
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Re: FT8 - HELP!!!
开云体育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 Rob wrote:
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Re: Need Advice Getting into Satellite Operations
开云体育Hi JoeI 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 Jeff VE3KY? On Oct 15, 2021, at 4:09 PM, Joe via groups.io <jcwerth1@...> wrote:
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Re: Need Advice Getting into Satellite Operations
Joe
开云体育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:
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Re: Need Advice Getting into Satellite Operations
John Geiger AF5CC
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 On Fri, Oct 15, 2021 at 1:08 PM Richard AG5M via <ag5m=[email protected]> wrote: Hello.? For a long time I have wanted to get into satellites.? That will change next spring.? A few questions: |
Richard AG5M
Hal Dale
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