Re: FT-847 Digital Modes
Hi John, Thanks for the info. Using your SignalLink with the SLCAB847 is 1 way I was looking at going. With the SL you also need the jumper module SLMODHT correct? And from what I understand is the
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Tim Davis KJ4DHF
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#909
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Re: FT-847 Digital Modes
Greetings, My FT-847 is connected to a SignaLink USB via a SignaLink?SLCAB847 cable plugged into the Data IN/Out jack on the rear of the radio.? I run WSJT-X with CAT control for the PTT and
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John Pixley - AB0VX
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#908
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Re: Digirig with FT847?
I've used the Digirig on both the DATA and 6 pin DIN ports on the FT-847.? It worked very well in both cases.
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Stu Olson
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#907
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Re: FT-847 Digital Modes
Hello All, Well that makes sense as to why it was not passing audio back to radio as PTT was being handled via CAT like all my other rigs. Does not make sense why Yaesu done it that way except that it
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Tim Davis KJ4DHF
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#906
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Re: FT-847 Digital Modes
As Stu notes, the challenge with using the 847 with the digital modes is that the source of PTT needs to be the same as the source of the audio, EXCEPT for CAT. CAT control of PTT for some reason that
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Greg D
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Re: FT-847 Digital Modes
According to some notes I copied from one of the forums (either VarAC or VARA).......here is what was said.? I'm sorry I didn't make a note of the source it came from.? VarAC is typically done on
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Stu Olson
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Re: FT-847 Digital Modes
Depending on which brand of sound card interface you get dictates if it keys the radio via VOX or using CAT.? ?I have a SignaLink which uses VOX on the DATA in/out port for HF on the rear panel of
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Stu Olson
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FT-847 Digital Modes
Hello All, Before I shell out the $$$ for a SCU-17 or SignalLink I have a couple questions. When using the Data IN/OUT port on back of rig do you need to also wired in the PTT circuit shown on page 19
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Tim Davis KJ4DHF
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#902
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Re: Molex plug for FT847 power.
Hello Jim The Molex 39-03-6064 was a bust. The pitch is 6.7mm as the rig's pitch is 6.0mm I did manage to crimp the crap connector female pins with a .100" crimper and they now fit nicely in the stock
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KD4OBQ
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#901
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Re: Molex plug for FT847 power.
Hello Micky. I cheat.? I go to our local Hobby Town and get a piece of K&S brass tubing that just fits over the end of the male or female pin I want to remove and slide it down so it pushes the barbs
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Jim Pruitt WA7DUY
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#900
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Re: Molex plug for FT847 power.
Hello Pat. I need the socket that mates with the power cord end (or same as socket on the back of the radio) so I can make an adapter cable to try and fix an Icom that uses a 4 pin Molex!? Not sure
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Jim Pruitt WA7DUY
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Re: Molex plug for FT847 power.
Hello Sjoerd. That (AliExpress part) is the wrong end.? I need the one that mates to it.? I think (hope) the Molex 39-03-6064 you linked at Mouser is the one I need. Thank you. Jim Pruitt WA7DUY
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Jim Pruitt WA7DUY
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Re: Molex plug for FT847 power.
If you think that is expensive, wait until you price the crimping tool! Micky K1XH Links: ------ [1] /g/YaesuFT847/message/896 [2] /mt/104208473/1045683 [3]
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Micky Corrow
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#897
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Re: Molex plug for FT847 power.
Hello Jim, Give me a few days as I placed an order with Mouser and opted for the gold plated contacts. Here are the manufacture part numbers. Housing 39-03-6064 (1 needed) Female pin? 02-09-5143(4
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KD4OBQ
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#896
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Re: Molex plug for FT847 power.
Hello Jim I just ran through this problem with an Icom and ordered a few connectors to only find out they were crap. Hopefully someone here will have some insight on some good ones. This is why I try
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KD4OBQ
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Re: Molex plug for FT847 power.
Or maybe order:
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Sjoerd PA3DOL
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#894
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Re: Molex plug for FT847 power.
Hi Jim I found the connector on: www.molex.com part number: 39-03-6064 Best 73 Sjoerd PA3DOL
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Sjoerd PA3DOL
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#893
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Re: Molex plug for FT847 power.
You could also try the rear panel connector for FT857 or FT897, seeing as they are the same item, and more likely to be available Andy
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Andy Bosworth
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#892
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Re: Molex plug for FT847 power.
I will look it up for Yaesu may still stock ?Get BlueMail for Android ?
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Andrew Lenton
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#891
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Molex plug for FT847 power.
Can someone give me the Molex/Waldon part number for the power plug for the FT847 (and cord mounted socket for it if you know)?? I see places that sell the cable but nowhere do I find the part number
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Jim Pruitt WA7DUY
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#890
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