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Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 937
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 12, 2006 - 10:56 pm: | 
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I'd like a do it all type HF rig. Any HF rigs with the needle meter that do the 11 meter gig really nice as well?
Mikefromms |
Sodapop
Advanced Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 537
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 8:35 am: |
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Yaesu FT840 does it real nice. I loved mine, wish I still had it. |
Caledonia
Junior Member
Username: Caledonia
Post Number: 22
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 6:15 pm: |
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I've never heard an 840 sound good on AM. Not saying it can't happen, but the three I've heard sounded weak, like about 20 percent modulation.
The best sounding affordable Ham set that I've heard on AM out there is the Icom 706 radio and variants. Not blaster loud like a Galaxy, but respectable. The only Yaesus I've ever heard on AM that sounded decent were 101 series.... |
Sodapop
Advanced Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 539
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 7:10 pm: |
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I think the 706 sounds ok on AM, but not great. The 840 I had I never got to really talk on much. But I have heard them out there, and the sound good. But if your talking AM only, or mostly, then maybe another radio might be best. But I talk SSB 90% of time, so I like the 840. And the 706 is a good one for SSB as well. It comes down to what mode you talk on the most I guess. |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 4167
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 10:22 pm: |
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I run a 840 and it works just fine PROVIDED you have the am filter |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 939
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 10:42 pm: |
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More please. I'd like to have an HF rig that does am 11 meters really good so I don't have to own both a cb radio and a ham radio.
Mikefromms |
Hyperno_1979
Intermediate Member
Username: Hyperno_1979
Post Number: 223
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 12:45 am: |
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I've never been a big fan of AM but my Bro-in-Laws IC-718 doesn't sound too bad on there. 100w ssb and 40w am gives plenty of power and they're as cheap as chips even brand new. See if you can get a go on some of your friends radios and see which one you like best. Actually the 718 is not a bad radio, easy to use without having to refer to the manual all the time.
CEFFFCEF
Bob CEF703. |
Caledonia
Junior Member
Username: Caledonia
Post Number: 23
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 7:03 am: |
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I've never found just one radio that does it all well. I finally settled on about twenty!!! |
Sodapop
Advanced Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 540
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 8:09 am: |
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Bob is right, there around $520 new, and worth it. A good radio that would do the job real nice. |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 940
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 11:00 am: |
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is conversion a big deal?
Mikefromms |
Sodapop
Advanced Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 543
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 3:48 pm: |
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It's real simple for the 718. You cut a wire, the brown one. And your done. |
Slugo4449
Intermediate Member
Username: Slugo4449
Post Number: 127
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 11:13 pm: |
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You do NOT cut a brown wire to mod the IC-718!
It is s surface mount that you remove to get full coverage.
DO NOT CUT ANY WIRES IN AN ICOM 718!
Marty
KG6QKJ |
Sodapop
Advanced Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 546
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, November 19, 2006 - 9:34 am: |
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Really, I thought that was right. Let me check.
OMG - your right Slugo, sorry about that. I must have clicked on the wrong radio. Ok, so here is what you need to do to convert the 718.
It is pretty simple to get a complete coverage (0.1 - 30 MHz) both in reception and transmission, by removing the three diodes D53, D54 and D55.
If you need pics Mikefromms, I have a PDF file with the info and pics. I can email that to you if you want. Once again I am sorry for the wrong info, but I am not perfect! |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 942
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 19, 2006 - 5:03 pm: |
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I haven't made up my mind yet. I don't think the Icom 718 has fm. I would like to be able to work 10 meter repeaters too. But I could be wrong about the fm. I've looked at lots of reviews and no mention.
Thanks for information. It may come in useful later.
Mikefromms |
Slugo4449
Intermediate Member
Username: Slugo4449
Post Number: 128
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 19, 2006 - 6:58 pm: |
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The Icom IC-718 is just an AM, SSB, CW, HF radio.
If you want FM and VHF/UHF plus HF, then try the IC-706 or the Yaesu Ft-857.
SodaPop: I think I only removed one surface mount to get full coverage.
I needed full coverage to work the new 60 meter band.
On another note; I was at Pacificon and asked the Kenwood rep whether or not modifying Kenwood radios to work on 60 meters(which means the MARS mod)would void the warranty. He told me it wouldn't void it unless I removed the surface mount with a sledge hammer.
Most everyone I know doesn't modify the radio untill after the warranty is up so that was news to me.
Marty
KG6QKJ |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 3367
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, November 20, 2006 - 10:24 am: |
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i assume you're looking for a relatively modern radio, mike. obviously, the old ft101's sounded real good on CB AM, FM converters are a too much of a hassle. 20 year old stuff, such as the ft757, 767 & ic735, 745 & ts440sat all had acceptable AM, along with FM. i've owned all at 1 time or another, & still have an ic735. it takes a power mic to get decent CB AM audio out of them, i always prefer my shure 526t's on 'em. like caledonia says, no blaster galaxy type audio, & you must use restraint-carrier level adjust from rear of radio(not just front mounted control) along with keeping ALC level low-the manuals say to NOT let the needle swing like a CB for good reason! the power mic helps make up for some of the low-level modulation. as for more modern radios, you have the same low level modulation to contend with, maybe worse. the only ones i've ever heard that sound pretty good on AM are the ic706 & ts50. haven't heard an 857/897 on AM CB yet-SSB yes. an ft1000 sounded real weak, i borrowed an alinco dx77th & AM was terrible, a ts480 & i think ts2000 were real weak on AM as well. 1st opportunity i get, the diode in my 706mkIIg is gonna go the way of the dodo.... |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 4180
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 20, 2006 - 9:41 am: |
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Mike ....
If you want FM get a DR-M03 ( you can find them used they are no longer made ) I have one and mine has tone and offsets ...... very small very good a nice radio in the car.
Nothing wrong with the 718 or the FT-840 ( I have FM in that radio ) and rarely use it in the house.
DO NOT buy the FT-8900 if your looking to work 10 meter FM it's a good radio on 6 2 and 440 but not wide enough on 10 meters. |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 943
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 11:23 am: |
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Thanks fot the information. I'm still researching. The IC-735 looks interesting and the 737.
Mikefromms |
Captian_radio
Intermediate Member
Username: Captian_radio
Post Number: 112
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 1:49 pm: |
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A bit more pricey is the Yaesu FT920, I have owned one since 2000 and sounds great on am, works better if you have an am filter installed.It does all I need it to do and more ATU, DSP, auto notch voice recorder etc, nice looking radio , looks like a real radio, have the HEIL HC 4 head set but mostly use the hand mic with great audio reports, The noise reduction feature dosent eliminate the noise it masks it making for a very pleasant receiver,coverage is from 150 khz to 56 mhz but skips 30 to 48 mhz dual preamps jfet and mosfet,audio tailoring is another great feature , lets you talior your voice to the radio.Menus are very easy to use also lots of memories also has dual watch , as I said it is a big radio putting out 150 watts pep on ssb and cw keying 40 watts on am peaking 80 , fm is a solid 150 watts, the list goes on to much to post .You can pick them up used at a good price.dont waste your time on the matching desk mic , to much money and the dont seem to work that great.
Bob CEF451\PC451\CVC104\VE1CZ |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 946
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 8:24 pm: |
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Thanks Bob, I will do a research on the radio right now.
Mikefromms |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 947
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 2:04 pm: |
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What about the new Yaseu ft-897d? What are your thoughts on that one and any knowledge on how to open up 11 meters? Just a question, no preaching please....
mikefromms |
Spring
Junior Member
Username: Spring
Post Number: 23
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 8:15 pm: |
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The FT-897D (base model)is basicly the same as the FT-857D (mobile model). Same board, same mods, very easy. Great radio.
Ann
Spring
CEF800
CVC#77 |
Chad
Senior Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 1239
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 2:05 pm: |
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The 857 can be soft-jumped, the current 857D cannot, it is done with VERY tiny SMD jumpers and a needle tip soldering wiht tightly regulated heat, not for the faint of heart.
The jumper mod of the 857D makes you lose the auto repeater shift function, Alaska emergency channel, and possibly some of the 60M operability. One has to consider if it's worth the risk and loss of features to be able to transmit on 11M.
Chad |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 948
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 6:03 pm: |
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That would be a job for a pro. Is the 897d exactly like the mobile model described. Thanks to all for the information. Lots of information there CEF 502.
Mikefromms |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 949
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 2:15 pm: |
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Thanks so much for the information. I owe you one. Just one question to be clear: Is ths 857d and the 897d the same radio inside? Also, if there's a way just to open 11 meters without all the rest I'd feel more at ease. Of course, I'll take what I can get. Thanks again. May be making a purchase soon.
Mikefromms |
Jellybean
Intermediate Member
Username: Jellybean
Post Number: 103
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 12:41 am: |
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I had the 897 and it's not real well on am. It was really hard to get it set. The 706mkIIg worked pretty good on am with some adjustments. There's a couple of small adjustments inside that will mod the am to dk 20w and swing the full 100. You don't want to try running a amp. If the dk is any lower, at least on the one I had, it didn't sound to good. 20-30w dk on am and it sounded clean. They're not gonna sound like a swinging cb. Mine from stock dk 40 or 50w and had little forward swing and sounded marginal, but with some adjustments, nobody knew I was using an hf rig, they just thought it was an off the shelf stock cb. I wanted the same, something for the ham bands, but when traveling I could get some road reports. With the remote face it made for a nice dash mount install in my 2004 3500 Ram. |
Chad
Senior Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 1241
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 6:03 pm: |
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I use my 857D on a 2M AM net and get told it'sone of the better sounding rigs.
But if you are buying a $700 radio to run on 11M AM you need your head checked 
Chad |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 950
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 6:44 am: |
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No, no, I just want it available on the rig. You know, just passing thru the frequencies drop in, but I know none can be a Galaxy 95T or S-9. Still studying on my choices. I also like the idea of having HF, VHF, UHF, 6 meters all in one rig. Practical.
Mikefromms |
Chad
Senior Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 1243
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 10:44 pm: |
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and ALL MODE! |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 952
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 7:03 am: |
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Yeah, that...an alamode. Leaning toward the 897d and will definately get the big meter and tuner. I'm holding off now because I really need to see if I will use HF that much. Had some unfriendly experiences.
Mikefromms |
Chad
Senior Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 1244
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 10:20 am: |
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Even if you don't do HF All-Mode is key. For example we have 2M AM nets here. You will want to do 6M SSB, etc. It's the least expensive radio that will do all this then some (well the 857D is) The LDG meter is a god-send too! As is the MH59 Remote mic.
Chad |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 954
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 7:19 pm: |
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What is a remote mic? Never used such.
mikefromms |
Chad
Senior Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 1245
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 2:31 pm: |
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The make a couple optional handheld mics, one is straight DTMF, the other is the remote mic. Teh remote mic allows you to duplicate all the functions on the front panel including volume, etc. I know it sounds lazy and redundant. I prefer the hot keys on the mic for getting to quick menu things I need. For example, RF output, Meter transmit select, MONI (squelch defeat) are programmed on mine. The stock mic allows for hot keys but nothing beats having the rig volume there, it's nice to be able to turn it up and down from your hand and not have to look up or reach up in my case.
I also think it sounds better than the stock mic, there are two of using 857D's in my area one wiht the remote (me) and one with the stock. even with the same DSP settings and process settings everyone seems to like the MH59 better in terms of audio quality.
It's always something you can add later, Don't forget that there's a menu setting to enable the remote mic, it essentially turns the up/down lines to serial CTS/RTS lines, which, incedentally allows for CAT interface thru the mic jack if you want to be REALLY creative
You WILL want the meter though, it's just too handy, especially in terms of setting gain levels, I do newsline and rain report broadcasts on the local repeaters, keeping an eye on modulation levels is verah niiicceeee.
Chad |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 957
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 1:35 pm: |
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Chad, sounds like you have it all figured out! I like the sound of that remote mic. I'm holding off on my purchase. I might, just might, find an extra good deal on the Yasue rig I want with all the extras after Christmas. Most everyone has an after Christmas sale.
Thanks for taking the time to enlighten me.
Mikefromms |
Willeecue
New member
Username: Willeecue
Post Number: 9
Registered: 8-2006
| | Posted on Friday, December 22, 2006 - 10:31 pm: |
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A Kenwood TS-570 opened up will sure do the trick.
At 10 watts dead key it will swing to over 50 with modulation.
It is a good HF radio as well. |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 960
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 - 11:01 am: |
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Thanks Willeecue. I will keep this in my notes.
What do you know about the Kenwood TS-480SAT? I know from reviews I have read it is a highly rated/affordable radio, but just wondering how it would do on 11 meters and how much trouble it would be to modify it to cover 11 meters?
This radio does 160 thru 6 meters.
Mikefromms |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 4267
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 - 12:16 pm: |
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mike .....
Thats $1400 when a IC-718 is $550 and has dsp too. I have a TS-2000 and 99% of the time my FT-840 can hear anything it can. |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 963
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 10:38 pm: |
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But the Kenwood is top of the line mobile. Could be used as base. Easy to operate.
mikefromms |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 967
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 7:48 pm: |
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I'm caught between the Kenwood 480sat and yaesu 897D. I almost bought the Kenwood but have a chance to think it over some more. The more I think about having hf with vhf and some uhf, the more I lean toward the 897D. It also has some nice assessories like a hugh needle meter and bolt on wideband updated tuner. Decisions, decisions. I'll just use cb for cb....(unless later a simple procedure allows it's use.
Mikefromms |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 4285
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 9:48 pm: |
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I have both a ft-100d and IC-706 mk2g and cannot see any reason anyone would spend that kind of money ..... to each there own ..... |
N4ari
Junior Member
Username: N4ari
Post Number: 35
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 5:11 pm: |
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My Icom IC-746PRO and TenTec Orion both work great on AM. The Orion TX audio is out of this world. Tricky getting the Orion on 11m though. |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 968
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 10:33 pm: |
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The big meter is worth double the money they are asking. That alone may make my decision. (of course, if I find a way to get cb on it I will).
Mikefromms |
Bamacj
Junior Member
Username: Bamacj
Post Number: 27
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Monday, January 01, 2007 - 1:26 am: |
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One thing I have noticed on both my kenwood 850 and ic706 is the recieve is still a bit too narrow for high powered cb's. I could get the audio to sound like I wanted "850 into jb150 into 300a into.....you get the picture" But the revieve was fuzzy on loud/strong stations. I ended up turning my att. on max just to be able to understand them. Agrivating but doable. |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 969
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 01, 2007 - 7:10 am: |
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I had a Kenwood 850 and it got nothing but complaints most of the time on 11 meters. The receive was worse than a walkie talkie. I know the reasoning behind this--better SSB, but you'd think there'd be a way to open up the bandwidth and the receive.. I hope the newer Kenwoods are better.
Happy New Year everyone.
Mikefromms |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 971
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 12, 2007 - 11:31 pm: |
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I bought the Yaesu 897D with the FT-large scale needle meter and 897 tuner. A lot of radio in a small package! I haven't modded it yet, but the receive is very sensitive on all bands including 11 meters. I got the tuner to load up on 20 meters and 6 meters! Nothing going on on 6 meters right now. I've got a lot to learn about this radio.
Mikefromms |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 974
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, January 13, 2007 - 11:57 pm: |
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Amazingly enough, I tuned up on 75 meters this morning with a AT-897 tuner and yaesu FT-897D radio on an Imax 2000! I actually held a QSO and got a decent report. Can't wait to get my 75 meter dipole up.
Question: is it true that if I modify this radio to include 11 meters transmit I will lose other functions?
Mikefromms |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 979
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 22, 2007 - 2:04 pm: |
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So far, not touching this radio. What an amazing radio for the cost! Yaesu FT-897D with tuner and external analog giant s-meter! I may have to get the mobile version 857D for my car. Really amazing radio.
Mikefromms |
Redwolf972
Junior Member
Username: Redwolf972
Post Number: 26
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 02, 2007 - 10:38 pm: |
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actually the 718 does has fm all the hf radios bulilt now days have fm |
Slugo4449
Intermediate Member
Username: Slugo4449
Post Number: 164
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 7:29 pm: |
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The IC-718 is SSB, AM, CW, RTTY and no FM.
You can see for yourself on the Icom America webpage.
73,
Marty |
Hyperno_1979
Intermediate Member
Username: Hyperno_1979
Post Number: 300
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 7:01 am: |
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OK, i'm sorry for mentioning the 718.
CEFFFCEF
Bob
CEF703/CVC26
269 Hunter Valley
The Fool With The New Tool
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Slugo4449
Intermediate Member
Username: Slugo4449
Post Number: 170
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 2:47 pm: |
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Why sorry? The IC-718 is a great HF radio. I have one as a back up and use it for field day every year. Great to have a notch filter and DSP for $550.00. |
Drgrant
New member
Username: Drgrant
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2007 - 2:17 pm: |
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There is a secret to the Yaesu FT-840 on AM... use
the speech processor, and adjust the processor
adjustment to suit taste. The radio will
sound much better with the processor enabled.
And yes, you -need- the AM filter installed, as
well.
-Mike |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 994
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 11:55 am: |
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Well, I've had the Yaesu 897D for about 4 months now and I have modified it yet. I don't want to mess up such a great radio.
I'm enjoying building my own antennas. Right now I have up an 80 meter (135 feet long) inverteed-v style dipole. Works great. My latest project has been a 160 meter loop antenna (530 feet long) and it works even better on most hf bands! I am experimenting with different kinds of feedline and really liking the 450 ohm ladder line.
Plans are to get the Yaesu 857d later on for the car.
Mikefromms--I love that big s-unit meter. Would own the radio without it. |
Dale
Senior Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 1157
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 - 8:50 pm: |
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me not knowing that radio well gotta ask doies it have a speech compresser?if soturn it on
gotta local here with a ts 440 and with it
on and a tuner plus 3 his sounds fairly decent.
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
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Lester_elm
New member
Username: Lester_elm
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 2:49 pm: |
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Not trying to be a stick-in-the-mud but for informational purposes only I would like to state that it is illegal to use a ham radio on 11m. That being said, I realize that very few, if any, operate 11m legally. Hope you don't get caught cause if you hold a ham license it is in jeopardy if you go this route.
Ham Radio - Talk world-wide on a tin can and a wet noodle
CEF #964
HAM #276
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Walterb
Junior Member
Username: Walterb
Post Number: 13
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 12:07 am: |
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To me the best 11 meter for 11 meters is a Cobra 2000GTL because it was designed to do the best job there, I have tried a lot of radios on 11 meters and never found one any better including my ICOM 706,756PRO and a PRO3 and a Magumn S45 and S9 and a Cobra 200GTL on AM. |
Bbmfic
Member
Username: Bbmfic
Post Number: 85
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 3:18 pm: |
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i use my FT-950 works great on 11 meters & am also everyone says that i have great audio no matter what mode i use |
Capt_hook
Intermediate Member
Username: Capt_hook
Post Number: 313
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 12:34 pm: |
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I have a Icom 718 and it's very good on 11m ...Capt Hook.(note , new avtar) |
Johhn
Intermediate Member
Username: Johhn
Post Number: 162
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 8:07 pm: |
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Add a switch acrossed the two solder points.
11 meter on 11 meter off. johhn KE5YGC |
Johhn
Intermediate Member
Username: Johhn
Post Number: 164
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, January 04, 2009 - 1:35 pm: |
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60 Meters only has 4 freq's to talk on.
Haven't heard the one about the repeter.
So this leaves us at the Alaska emergency,
Moniter first if you here traffic on them
then put a switch in line where the contacts are. |
Big_m
Junior Member
Username: Big_m
Post Number: 38
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Monday, January 05, 2009 - 10:04 pm: |
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Johhn, 60 meters has 5 freq's. 5332, 5348, 5368, 5373 and 5405 kHz. |
Johhn
Intermediate Member
Username: Johhn
Post Number: 166
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 8:49 am: |
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Thanks Big m , 5- frequs. Do you hear
Phone traffic on 60 meters ? |
Revpo
Intermediate Member
Username: Revpo
Post Number: 443
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 2:51 pm: |
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Get a FT857d, mod it, operate all bands, including 11, MURS, GMRS, an all around radio
CEF795
73
REVPO/DOCTOR/CEF 795
Wavin a hand from the cornfields of INDIANA
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Sitm
Intermediate Member
Username: Sitm
Post Number: 239
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2009 - 3:16 pm: |
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I agree with the other two posters on this thread when it comes to purchasing a HF radio and converting it to use on 11 meter. Radios designed to operate on 11 & ten meter produce a better "desired" sound for those two bands. Not to mention you are fiddling with generally a $1000.00 radio to transmit on a cb. I don't find the logic in that. Purchase a 2995 or any of the other fine sounding radios right from this site. Keep your HF on the designated HF frequencies. |
Spforces
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Username: Spforces
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2018
| | Posted on Monday, September 24, 2018 - 3:03 pm: |
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My Kenwood 930S does it all great |
