Re: fc40 operation with ft897d
YES, you use the 8pin cat5 MIC input, and select the MIC input as "CAT" (see the userguide). I'm doing that... you do need to configure a different way to connect the audio from the mic to MIC AUDIO
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Clive <l81ker@...>
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#165
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fc40 operation with ft897d
Hi to the group, I am at present thinking of purchasing an ft897d plus the fc40 atu can you tell me if it is possible to run the fc40 and at the same time be able to take a feed to my pc from the cat
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Dave <gm6jua@...>
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#164
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FC-40 and 80 Meter band
If I want to setup my FC-40 to play 80 meter band, how long should I prepare for the wire (good reception). And what's the awg should I have to use for.
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hutch3199970 <hutch3199970@...>
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#163
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Re: FC-40 on boat
Depending on your skill level you should be able to construct a longer control cable rather easily. There are others who say that the apple printer control cable works quite well. Personally I just
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Bob <va3rcs@...>
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#162
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FC-40 on boat
1. I'm going to mount an FC-40 on my 40' so will need a long control cable-- any helpful suggestions? 2. I'm hoping to use an SCS PactorIII TNC with my Yaesu 857D-- any suggestions on using this TNC
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Chris Barlow <KI4SMH@...>
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#161
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FC-40 Tuner with FT-847
Hello Friends, I have a Yaesu FT-847 and I want to purchase a FC-40 to operate mobile and/or to connect it to a long wire antenna to operate base. Are these equipment compatible? Thanks in advance.
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Mauro - PY2MMF <py2mmf@...>
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#160
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Re: FC-40 disappointment
Not reaching your neighbour 20 miles away on frequencies higher than 7 MHz is quite normal, you are simply too close. What is your antenna and ground wire set up? Does the tuner find an match? Or do
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dj5hd <jurgen@...>
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#159
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Re: Digest Number 93
I would be surprised if you would make it on the HF bands to someone just 20 miles away ! Try the lower bands where there is plenty of groundwave, 160m is ideal ! The FC40 is a good little ATU, but do
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Mike Tatum <f5vkm@...>
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#158
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Re: FC-40 disappointment
I use a 9 foot whip with no problems
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Brian N2MLP <n2mlp@...>
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#157
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Re: FC-40 disappointment
Size and kind of whip, please? Attempts to use mine with wire antennas have been an exercise in fustration. NOW they release that it will correct "up to a 3:1 mismatch" down to 2:1 or better -- not a
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gkstemple@...
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#156
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Re: FC-40 disappointment
I would encourage you to keep troubleshooting. My identical setup worked perfectly, first time. Post your experiences and observations, the group will help you make it work. eptfnj <eptfnj@...>
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Tom Miller <aa0uu@...>
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#155
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Re: FC-40 disappointment
Mine works. Have about 2.5 feet of #8 between tuner and whip. Hooked up laptop to 857D, worked Germany on RTTY from truck in driveway. Thinking of putting another in camper. Dave, NJ4F
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NJ4F <nj4f@...>
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#154
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FC-40 disappointment
i purchased a new FT-897D and FC-40 a month or so ago. Played with long wires, verticals etc and had no contacts on HF while using the FC-40. Read the manual and followed the directions. Can't even
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eptfnj <eptfnj@...>
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#153
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CHECK OUT THIS SALE!!!!
$201 for the Yaesu FC-40 INCLUDES SHIPPING!!!!!!!!! http://www.gigaparts.com/store.php?action=profile&sku=ZYS-FC-40
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ab9lx
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#152
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FC-40 DIP SWITCHES WHAT DO THEY DO?
does anyone know what the dip switch do in the tuner?
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n2mlp <n2mlp@...>
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Re: Digest Number 89
Have you thought about trying a vertical loop antenna at all ? I have been having great success with vertical loop antennas with my SGC Auto ATU, which is basically the same as the FC40. I've got
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Mike Tatum <f5vkm@...>
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#150
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Re: Best antenna other than strainght wire for the FC-40
According to the chart you can download in the file section 100 foot should be ok but it is close at 102 and 98 foot so make sure your lenght is accurate not a guess. I tried 25 foot of 300 ohm twin
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ab9lx
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#149
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Re: Best antenna other than strainght wire for the FC-40
foot bad, wire. simply tards 3-4ft difficult to
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n_collova <collova@...>
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#147
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Best antenna other than strainght wire for the FC-40
I purchased this tuner on promotion last year and strung up @100 foot of wire and I have encountered the issues, although not all that bad, regarding the tuner not tuning all bands with any one length
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n_collova <collova@...>
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#145
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Re: Best antenna other than strainght wire for the FC-40
I think that your next best stop for informed counsel is towertalk@... There are some gigantic egos on the list who insist upon pompous and absolutist declarations or endless nitpicking but
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kd4e <kd4e@...>
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#148
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