Yaesu normally reserves this to indicate that the PLL is
out of lock. If this should happen again, you may need to
look into the need for an alignment.
Dave WA0ZZG
On Mon, 15 Jun 1998 rlc@IDT.NET wrote:
>
> This morning I turned on my FT-900 and foudn the display blinking.
> I turned it of and on again and the problem cleared. I assume this
> was a software controlled indication of a problem. Can anyone tell
> me the meaning of it?
>
>
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From WmLB@prefer.net Wed Jun 17 20:14:47 1998
From: WmLB@prefer.net (Bill Brannick)
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 12:14:47 -0700
Subject: [Yaesu] FT-847 CAT Shortcomings.
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I received the following from Laurent Labourie, F6DEX, wherein he =
comments on the FT-847's lack of some CAT features that are included in =
other Yaesu rigs. Laurent is the developer of FT-Manager, which is =
perhaps one of the more popular sofgtware packages for controlling Yaesu =
radios.
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
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=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
HI... But I do not think that Yaesu will update the 847 for now. The CAT =
system for the 847 is different. In fact retrieving the frequency is not =
usefull if it is not possible to have a dual control of the 847. When =
you enter in CAT control mode, all the front panel controls are =
disabled.... In this case FT-Manager do not need to read the frequency !
=20
I think (but no body seems to be aware of this) that the major point is =
to remove the CAT control mode to have a true dual control... and not =
only to read the frequency.
=20
What do you think ? =20
=20
You may post this information... if usefull for other...=20
=20
73, Laurent F6DEX
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Amateur Radio Station: KN6FJ
ICQ# 8393042
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I received the following from =
Laurent=20
Labourie, F6DEX, wherein he comments on the FT-847's lack of =
some=20
CAT features that are included in other Yaesu rigs. Laurent is the =
developer of=20
FT-Manager, which is perhaps one of the more popular sofgtware packages =
for=20
controlling Yaesu radios.
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
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=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
HI... But I do not think that Yaesu =
will update=20
the 847 for now. The CAT system for the 847 is different. In fact =
retrieving=20
the frequency is not usefull if it is not possible to have a dual =
control of the=20
847. When you enter in CAT control mode, all the front panel =
controls are=20
disabled.... In this case FT-Manager do not need to read the frequency=20
!
I think (but no body seems to be aware of this) that =
the major=20
point is to remove the CAT control mode to have a true dual control... =
and not=20
only to read the frequency.
What do you think ?
You may post this information... if usefull for =
other...=20
73, Laurent F6DEX
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Radio Station:=20
KN6FJ
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From catlink@erols.com Thu Jun 18 00:48:34 1998
From: catlink@erols.com (Gary Stotts)
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 19:48:34 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] RE: FT-847 CAT Shortcomings.
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In your message you quote F6DEX as saying ...
"In fact retrieving the frequency is not =3Dusefull if it is not =
possible to have a=20
dual control of the 847. When =3Dyou enter in CAT control mode, all the =
front=20
panel controls are =3Ddisabled....".
This is NOT true. Unlike the FT-736R when the FT-847 is in CAT mode you =
do have dual control. The front panel controls are NOT disabled. It is =
true that the FT-847 does not send frequency and mode information to the =
computer like in other radios.
I have seen postings about this so called defect of the CAT function. =
The CAT function works just fine on both my FT-736R and FT-847. I can =
see posting a message about the CAT function not working or about the =
radio not sending certain information to the computer. But why does =
everyone post a message trying to make it sound like some sort of defect =
? If you are using the CAT function and operating the radio by computer =
there is no need for the radio to send frequency or mode information to =
the computer. If the need is for the present frequency and mode =
information to be added to logging functions within a CAT software this =
can be done with software routines within the program and no need for =
the radio to communicate them to the computer. Unlike my program =
"CATLink Pro for the FT-736R", the new program for the FT-847 I am =
working on will have this capability. You will simply just click the =
"save to log" button and all info will be saved to the next log record.
I would just like to say, "Congradulations Yaesu!" for a very fine =
product in the Yaesu FT-847.
Gary N5IXI (Maryland)
catlink@erols.com
CATLink Software http://www.erols.com/catlink.
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In your message you quote F6DEX as =
saying=20
...
"In fact retrieving the =
frequency is not=20
=3Dusefull if it is not possible to have a
dual control of the 847. =
When =3Dyou=20
enter in CAT control mode, all the front
panel controls are=20
=3Ddisabled....".
This is NOT true. Unlike the FT-736R =
when the=20
FT-847 is in CAT mode you do have dual control. The front panel controls =
are NOT=20
disabled. It is true that the FT-847 does not send frequency and mode=20
information to the computer like in other radios.
I have seen postings about this so =
called defect=20
of the CAT function. The CAT function works just fine on both my FT-736R =
and=20
FT-847. I can see posting a message about the CAT function not working =
or about=20
the radio not sending certain information to the computer. But why does =
everyone=20
post a message trying to make it sound like some sort of defect ? If you =
are=20
using the CAT function and operating the radio by computer there is no =
need for=20
the radio to send frequency or mode information to the computer. If the =
need is=20
for the present frequency and mode information to be added to logging =
functions=20
within a CAT software this can be done with software routines within the =
program=20
and no need for the radio to communicate them to the computer. Unlike my =
program=20
"CATLink Pro for the FT-736R", the new program for the FT-847 =
I am=20
working on will have this capability. You will simply just click the =
"save=20
to log" button and all info will be saved to the next log=20
record.
I would just like to say, =
"Congradulations=20
Yaesu!" for a very fine product in the Yaesu FT-847.
Gary N5IXI (Maryland)
CATLink Software http://www.erols.com/catlink.
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From lane@glerl.noaa.gov Thu Jun 18 00:14:36 1998
From: lane@glerl.noaa.gov (John Lane)
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 19:14:36 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] RE: FT-847 CAT Shortcomings.
Message-ID: <00b701bd9a45$b1dccb20$14ad5ec0@pclane.glerl.noaa.gov>
I'm sure the CAT function in the FT-847 does what it was designed to do.
It's just that it should have been designed to do more. The contest and
logging software I have used (NA, CT and LogEQF) allow you enter frequency
information from either the keyboard or the radio. The ability of the radio
to report it's VFO and mode registers permits the radio and software to
remain synchronized. Otherwise, during the "heat of battle" in a contest
I'm quite sure this synchronization could be easily lost which would cause a
major headache when trying to troubleshoot the logs later.
Although the intent of the FT-847 is probably not as a full boogie HF
contest radio it certainly is a contender for VHF contesting. Personally,
the only use I have for the computer interface to a radio is in the context
of logging (contest or otherwise). In this regard Yaesu made a goof in
eliminating the status dump command. I hope they correct this in future
upgrades to the radio OS. Actually Yaesu needs to revise their entire CAT
command structure so that individual registers (as in ICOM and Kenwood) can
be uploaded. The status dump from my FT-1000 is over 1K which is far more
info than is really needed and is the only way to retrieve VFO data.
W8KX
This is NOT true. Unlike the FT-736R when the FT-847 is in CAT mode you do
have dual control. The front panel controls are NOT disabled. It is true
that the FT-847 does not send frequency and mode information to the computer
like in other radios.
I have seen postings about this so called defect of the CAT function. The
CAT function works just fine on both my FT-736R and FT-847. I can see
posting a message about the CAT function not working or about the radio not
sending certain information to the computer. But why does everyone post a
message trying to make it sound like some sort of defect ? If you are using
the CAT function and operating the radio by computer there is no need for
the radio to send frequency or mode information to the computer. If the need
is for the present frequency and mode information to be added to logging
functions within a CAT software this can be done with software routines
within the program and no need for the radio to communicate them to the
computer. Unlike my program "CATLink Pro for the FT-736R", the new program
for the FT-847 I am working on will have this capability. You will simply
just click the "save to log" button and all info will be saved to the next
log record.
I would just like to say, "Congradulations Yaesu!" for a very fine product
in the Yaesu FT-847.
Gary N5IXI (Maryland)
catlink@erols.com
CATLink Software http://www.erols.com/catlink.
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From rayd@en.com Thu Jun 18 13:23:50 1998
From: rayd@en.com (Ray Dabkowski)
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 08:23:50 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FT-847 CAT Problem revisited
Message-ID: <199806181225.IAA13124@grover.en.com>
I disagree with the earlier posting that there is "nothing wrong" with the
current CAT setup on the FT-847.
The user manual and promotional materials clearly state that radio can be
used for contesting and computer logging. Bull. There is *no way*
retrieve the VFO frequencies from the rig. Yaesu promised me at Dayton
that this issue would be resolved. A month later, I'm still waiting for a
response. Recent email has been ignored.
I agree that the FT-847 is loaded with features, and it has great
performance. However, lack of CAT functionality is unacceptable. The radio
is brain dead.
73, Ray W8RD
The unofficial FT-847 Web site --> http://www.en.com/users/rayd/ft-847
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From george@qnq.com Thu Jun 18 16:11:20 1998
From: george@qnq.com (George Gleim)
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 11:11:20 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] Yaesu FTV-901r Transverter
Message-ID: <35892E17.5EEDA260@qnq.com>
Greetings fellow Yaesu guys,
Just picked up a Yaesu FTV-901r transverter (actually, it has not yet
arrived). I understand that this one has only the 2 meter modules
installed within it. Might anyone know where the other modules can be
sourced from? Anyone got them and would like to sell them?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Very best regards,
George
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From catlink@erols.com Fri Jun 19 01:02:42 1998
From: catlink@erols.com (Gary Stotts)
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 20:02:42 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] RE: RE: RE: FT-847 CAT Shortcomings
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As long as you are using the CAT function, have the front panel lock in =
the on position, and are doing everything by computer then there is no =
problem with synchronization being lost between the radio and computer. =
This is the correct way to use the CAT function with the FT-847. This =
provides absolutly no problem with logging if using software such as =
"CATLink Pro for the FT-847" which is soon to be released.=20
As in my last message, If you are using the CAT function and operating =
the radio by computer there is no need for the radio to send frequency =
or mode information to the computer. The computer already knows what =
frequency and mode you are operating.
Gary Stotts
N5IXI (Maryland)
catlink@erols.com
CATLink Software http://www.erols.com/catlink
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As long as you are using the CAT =
function, have=20
the front panel lock in the on position, and are doing everything by =
computer=20
then there is no problem with synchronization being lost between the =
radio and=20
computer. This is the correct way to use the CAT function with the =
FT-847. This=20
provides absolutly no problem with logging if using software such as=20
"CATLink Pro for the FT-847" which is soon to be released.=20
As in my last message, =
If you are using the CAT function and operating =
the radio=20
by computer there is no need for the radio to send frequency or mode =
information=20
to the computer. The computer =
already knows=20
what frequency and mode you are operating.
Gary Stotts
N5IXI (Maryland)
CATLink Software http://www.erols.com/catlink
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From WD8ARZ"
It is not my normal policy to provide detail information that is available
in the service manual. However due to the nature of the note in the owners
manual for the FT-1000MP about not touching the VR6812 pot, and yet how easy
it is to accidently change it while making other acceptable adjustments, I
have relented and will provide the calibration information as it relates to
this function.
The following adjustment information comes from the FT-1000MP service
manual. This manual is a seperate purschase from Yaesu. On page 3-11 of the
service manual the location of the mysterious do not touch VR6812 pot is
ided as a Tuning Meter Center Preset. This same page has calibration
information for the Tuning Meter for CW, RTTY and PKT mode. The DC voltmeter
is specified as a "Digital DC Voltmeter (high-Z, 1Mohm/v).Alignment
Preparation at the begining of the service manual it says:
Except where specified otherwiise, the transeiver should be tuned to 14.2000
MHz, USB mode, and these controls set as indicated:
* MOX, VOX, AGC, PROC, IPO, ATT OFF
* MIC & RF PWR fully CCW (minimum)
* AR as required
* SQL fully CCW (minimum)
* NOTCH & SHIFT to 12-o'clock
Please read fully before performing. Not responsible for adverse affects, or
lack of results. I have put the word (reconcider) next to items that you
should leave as it is even though 'at This Point In The Manual' that is the
direction given. I am not sure if later in the service manual these
designated items are adjusted different from the presets given. Because
these items did not appear as adjustments to make following the preset
operations, I would suggest leaving them to the factory settings unless you
know what you are doing. Most of them are common sense and/or user
preferable settings. The next page in the manual goes onto Main Receiver
Signal Circuitry.
Adjustments are located under the hatch cover on the top right of the
FT1000MP case.
PKT Receiver AF Level Preset
* Preset VR3010 fully clockwise. (reconcider)
Key beeper level preset
* Preset VR3001 fully counter-clockwise. (reconcider)
Headphone Output Level Preset
* Preset VR6801, VR6802, VR6803 and VR6804 to their 12-o'clock postiions.
(reconcider)
Tuning Meter Center Preset
* Preset VR6809~VR6812 to their 12 o'clock positions. Select CW mode, and
turn the SPOT function on.
* Connect the DC voltmeter to JW6803, and adjust the PITCH control for at
least 4.0v on the DC voltmeter.
* Connect the DC voltmeter to JW6804, and adjust the VR6811 for 2.7V + or -
0.1V on the DC voltmeter.
* Adjust VR6812 for a centered tuning meter indicaiton.
Tuning Meter Preset (CW, RTTY, and PKT mode)
* Recall menu function 3-5 and select "A1-PitcH" using the MAIN VFO-A knob.
Tune to 700hz using the PITCH knob ("C-700" displayed).
* Select CW mode, press the SPOT key, and adjust VR6811 for a centered
tuning meter indication.
* Select menu function 4-2, select RTTY mode, and tune to 2210 Hz using the
MAIN VFO-A knob.
* Select "bEEP-tun" using the SUB VFO-B knob, and adjust VR6810 for a
centered tuning meter indication.
* Tune a 2125 Hz beep frequency using the MAIN VFO-A knob, and select PKT
mode. Select "bEEP-tun" using the SUB VFO-B knob, and adjust VR6809 for a
centered tuning meter indication.
VOX gain, ANTI TRIP and delay preset
* Preset VR6805 (DLY), VR6806 (ANTI TRIP) AND VR6808 (VOX GAIN) to their
12-o'clock positions.
The owners manual has information for setting up the tuning meter for other
frequencies used in the digital modes, as well as some of the other
adjustments that you would be expected to adjust from time to time.
Note: I am not responsible for any errors from the manual, or any typos in
this email.
With out doing further research in to the owners manual ( which I dont plan
on doing at this time), this is all the information available in this
section of the service manual about the above items.
......and before you say it, yes I agree this information should have been
provided in the owners manual due to the function of the pot we are supposed
to leave alone, and the impact on the digital mode indications. It is also
one of the many reasons why I purchased the service manual........ hi hi
Tons of information about the FT-1000MP can be found at:
http://jehosophat.com/1000mp/
73 from Bill - WD8ARZ
wd8arz@null.net
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From MEcker1447@aol.com Mon Jun 22 07:12:59 1998
From: MEcker1447@aol.com (MEcker1447@aol.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 02:12:59 EDT
Subject: [Yaesu] Fwd: FT-847
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Hi, just purchased this radio - KE2BP. I have a few questions and
observations-
if you would be so kind to post this, I would be grateful.
Observations:
1. The sensitivity of the radio on 50mhz, 144mhz and 430/440 mhz is
incredible- more sensitive than the fabled IC970. I was able to track
CW carriers on my ssg down to .01, and .005uvs on 144/440 and
.015uvs on 6meters SSB.-in some cases with and WITHOUT the
preamp in line.
2. The audio and fm discriminator meter is great. Fantastically listenable
Questions: Does Anybody know:
Why the radio needs the pre-amp in line to pick-out a cw carrier
on 1.853mhz usb and at least at a .02uv signal cw when the 2m/440
section can pick out a .01uv signal or less without using the preamp?!!!
Im wondering if this is how others find this radio to perform or is
there(sadly) something wrong with my particular 847 I purchased. I
would be grateful for a reply to this- and if anyone could take a few
moments
to test this rig on their ssg for similar observations... If others
find this
to be true, then it is a decent performer on HF and a superhuman
performer
on VHF- or is it just my rig? MEcker1447@aol.com
2. Is there any info about the alignment menu settings- eg: IF Gain-
etc....
and does the setting differ based on the current band reading in
the
display or VHF/vs HF or HF vs 50mhz vs 440 vs 144.... or
whichever....
am dying to know the answer to any info tinkerers have discoverd
about
the alignment menu- and why are there almost 150 sublevels of gain
adjustment when entering this menu on say, 160meters- is this a
gain
controll with 150 levels? Holy COW!!!! THats a lot of adjustments
for
just one menu item- I notice the VHF menus for IF gain are
separate also
could someone tell me what their 847 IF's are set for on each
band-
there are some numbers and some alpha-numeric levels also....
MEcker1447@aol.com
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From george@qnq.com Mon Jun 22 15:44:27 1998
From: george@qnq.com (George Gleim)
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:44:27 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FS: Yaesu FRDX-400 Receiver
Message-ID: <358E6DCB.6B8760D4@qnq.com>
Classic Yaesu Receiver for sale. The Yaesu FRDX-400 circa early
1970's. All tubes except VFO which is transistors. Excellent
condition! Clean on the inside! Recently calibration and alignment by
Yaesu in California has brought the radio back to factory
specifications. Silver and chrome with a grey chasis. Covers 160
trough 10 meters and 10.0 to 10.5 mhz. Beautiful, full audio; what you
would expect from a tube receiver.
Price $175.00 plus shipping. Not very heavy, very UPS shippable from
the East Coast of the US.
Thanks for the bandwidth and best regards,
George
N3BPI
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From geraldj@ames.net Mon Jun 22 15:29:50 1998
From: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 09:29:50 -0500
Subject: [Yaesu] Fwd: FT-847
References: <5d3b62d0.358df5ec@aol.com>
Message-ID: <358E6A5E.E9F@ames.net>
If you look at the atmospheric noise on HF you will find its much
stronger there than it is on VHF so you can't make use of .01 uv
sensitivity on 160 meters. Because the quiet noise levels will be
upwards of a microvolt. 30 or 40 db above the receiver noise...
What are you using for a signal generator? Many at VHF aren't that well
shielded and leak fractions of a microvolt. Which leads to misleading
attenuator readings especially on ssb or CW receiver modes.
On any band you need IF gain only to the point that the front end noise
(or antenna) noise sets the threshold. Any more gain and you run into
worse intermod problems in mixers and broad band first IF stages.
Can you measure 3rd order intermod and blocking range on the 847?
73, Jerry, K0CQ
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From xzk@shani.net Tue Jun 23 06:49:28 1998
From: xzk@shani.net (MONY SHAFIR)
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 08:49:28 +0300
Subject: [Yaesu] ft-1000mp hi swr on 21mhz
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shalom !!!
i have ft1000mp from 1995 very early model,when i try to transmit on =
21mhz after fer min of transmision in ssb or cw the tranciver starts to =
show a very hy swr and the power drops .
in ssb the hy swr happens specialy when i dont talk to the mike and the =
ptt is still on.
pse help me how to solve the problem
4x6zk mony xzk@shani.net
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shalom !!!
i have ft1000mp from 1995 very early =
model,when=20
i try to transmit on 21mhz after fer min of transmision in ssb or cw the =
tranciver starts to show a very hy swr and the power drops =
.
in ssb the hy swr happens specialy =
when i dont=20
talk to the mike and the ptt is still on.
pse help me how to solve the problem
4x6zk mony =
xzk@shani.net
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From xzk@shani.net Tue Jun 23 16:13:03 1998
From: xzk@shani.net (mony shafir)
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 18:13:03 +0300
Subject: [Yaesu] Once again about 15m oscillation/feedback
Message-ID: <358FC5FF.83F92E52@shani.net>
Hi guys,
I'm the owner of an early model of FT-1000MP (1995). in the last few
weeks the rig began to exhibit a self oscillation/feedback on 15m
together with very hi-SWR no matter if the tuner is in or out or with
real antenna or dummy load. Nothing can be heard on audio monitor.
We've checked the reflector archive and found that is a well-known
problem and the fix is given in one of the Yaesu service bulletins.
I'm looking for this bulletin or at least for a detailed description
from the guys who repaired it themselves.
Any help will be appreciated
73 de Mony, 4X6ZK
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From robin@g3tkf.demon.co.uk Tue Jun 23 20:29:19 1998
From: robin@g3tkf.demon.co.uk (Robin Thompson)
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 20:29:19 +0100
Subject: [Yaesu] FT1000 and CW sidetone
Message-ID: <6LwY3KAPIAk1EwKc@g3tkf.demon.co.uk>
Hi all !
No idea if this topic has been discussed before as this is a new group
to me - but I haven't spotted a better place to ask !
I have had an FT1000 (NOT the MP!) for around a year . It's not a new
one - infact it's around 7years old. It gets used on CW for contesting a
fair bit. I used to have a TS930s but decided to get something a little
more up to date.
OK .. the question - the CW sidetone out of the FT1000 leaves a LITTLE
to be desired (IMO) - several '1000's that I have listened to have a
very slightly "ploppy" sound, mine included.
Has anyone "tweaked" things to improve it ??
OK, I can live (just) with the fixed preset frequencies (the 930 was
variable) but the note is NOT as "clean" or "T9X" as the 930 sidetone.
I have't seen any mods for this - maybe I am too critical??
Any comments please ?... yeah, yeah ...why did I get rid of the 930 !!
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From paulc@mediaone.net Tue Jun 23 20:58:08 1998
From: paulc@mediaone.net (Paul Christensen)
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 15:58:08 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FS: Mint FT-1000MP
Message-ID: <017201bd9ee1$53f2e760$4ea898a9@jaxadmin2-89.mediaone.com>
For Sale:
Absolutely as New, Mint and Pristine Yaesu FT-1000MP (covered when not in
use) with 2.4 kHz and 500 Hz filters in both I.F. positions, very low
operating hours, 0.5 ppm TCXO option, INRAD 70 MHz I.F. amp, original
manual, connectivity pack, microphone, shipping carton, and unused warranty
card. Purchased new as single owner in '96 from HRO-Atlanta and returned
to Yaesu last year to bring up-to-date for the current CW, spurs, and
shielding mods (Factory Documentation of all work included). The new price
from HRO and INRAD as of today June 23, 1998 is:
FT-1000MP $ 2719.00
.5ppm TCXO $ 185.95
XF-115C Filter $ 149.95
INRAD Amp $ 48.00
Total: $ 3102.90
I will sell all of the above for $ 2495 + shipping.
73,
-Paul, W9AC
-----Original Message-----
From: mony shafir
To: 1000mp@jehosophat.com <1000mp@jehosophat.com>; yaesu@contesting.com
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 1998 2:19 PM
Subject: [Yaesu] Once again about 15m oscillation/feedback
>
>Hi guys,
>
>I'm the owner of an early model of FT-1000MP (1995). in the last few
>weeks the rig began to exhibit a self oscillation/feedback on 15m
>together with very hi-SWR no matter if the tuner is in or out or with
>real antenna or dummy load. Nothing can be heard on audio monitor.
>We've checked the reflector archive and found that is a well-known
>problem and the fix is given in one of the Yaesu service bulletins.
>
>I'm looking for this bulletin or at least for a detailed description
>from the guys who repaired it themselves.
>
>Any help will be appreciated
>
>73 de Mony, 4X6ZK
>
>
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From lane@glerl.noaa.gov Tue Jun 23 09:01:34 1998
From: lane@glerl.noaa.gov (John Lane)
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 04:01:34 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FT1000 and CW sidetone
Message-ID: <00fb01bd9e7d$238a2ac0$14ad5ec0@pclane.glerl.noaa.gov>
Ploppy? Well anyway I have an FT-1000 of similar vintage and the sidetone
is clean. I would suspect pathology rather than genetics. I agree the
stepped CW offsets are a pain (personally I prefer 650 Hz, outta luck there)
but I thought the FT-1000 was a world better than the TS-940 it replaced in
my service. W8KX
>
>
>Hi all !
>No idea if this topic has been discussed before as this is a new group
>to me - but I haven't spotted a better place to ask !
>I have had an FT1000 (NOT the MP!) for around a year . It's not a new
>one - infact it's around 7years old. It gets used on CW for contesting a
>fair bit. I used to have a TS930s but decided to get something a little
>more up to date.
>OK .. the question - the CW sidetone out of the FT1000 leaves a LITTLE
>to be desired (IMO) - several '1000's that I have listened to have a
>very slightly "ploppy" sound, mine included.
>Has anyone "tweaked" things to improve it ??
> OK, I can live (just) with the fixed preset frequencies (the 930 was
>variable) but the note is NOT as "clean" or "T9X" as the 930 sidetone.
>I have't seen any mods for this - maybe I am too critical??
>
>Any comments please ?... yeah, yeah ...why did I get rid of the 930 !!
>--
>Robin Thompson
>G3TKF
>Bath U.K.
>
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From Ken.Brockel@celwave.com Thu Jun 25 14:12:42 1998
From: Ken.Brockel@celwave.com (Ken.Brockel@celwave.com)
Date: 25 Jun 1998 09:12:42 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] Yaesu serial number?
Message-ID: <"ISOPRO-1.61.063::DH-NO::04DE::35927709*/G=Ken/S=Brockel/OU=Marlboro/O=Celwave/PRMD=ACAB/ADMD=Telemail/C=US/"@MHS>
Does anybody know how to determine the date of when a rig was built from
from the serial number? I have two FT-8500's and I want to know when each was built.
73, de Ken, N2SMT
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From billybobfisher@juno.com Thu Jun 25 17:14:26 1998
From: billybobfisher@juno.com (billybobfisher@juno.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 13:14:26 -0300
Subject: [Yaesu] Need FT-225RD Help !!
Message-ID: <19980625.131427.9086.2.billybobfisher@juno.com>
I have a friend who just bought a Yaesu FT-225RD 2 meter all-mode.
Included in the rig was a memory module...that doesnt seem to work... He
called Yaesu & they dont have any info, schematics, etc on this memory
module.
Does anyone out there have one of these rigs ???? and have any info on
this memory unit ??? Schematics etc....Any comments will be
appreciated...
Bill Fisher / W4GRW
billybobfisher@juno.com
Cat Square, NC EM95
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From hamoperator@usa.net Fri Jun 26 16:35:59 1998
From: hamoperator@usa.net (Dario Hernandez)
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 15:35:59
Subject: [Yaesu] WTB:901DM VFO
Message-ID: <19980626153559.9381.qmail@www02.netaddress.usa.net>
Looking for the "scanning" vfo for the 901DM. Must be in excellent condition inside and out ....73
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From hamoperator@usa.net Fri Jun 26 16:39:06 1998
From: hamoperator@usa.net (Dario Hernandez)
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 15:39:06
Subject: [Yaesu] WTB:901DM VFO
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Looking for the "scanning" vfo for the 901DM. Must be in excellent condition inside and out ....73
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From markust@lx.net Sat Jun 27 16:50:45 1998
From: markust@lx.net (markust)
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 1998 10:50:45 -0500
Subject: [Yaesu] RE: Help w/FV-901DM...
Message-ID: <359514D5.AB0D2E72@lx.net>
Hello to everyone on the list and thanks for reading this post.
I had heard that there was a modification for the early FV-901DM remote
VFO's that would make it tune the right direction. I am using it with a
FT-902DM. I understand that the later FV-901DM's had a switch on the
back to reverse direction but alas not mine. Any help would be
appreciated.
Also the URL's to any web pages etc. dedicated to the FT-902DM or the
like would also be appreciated.
Thanks, Markus.
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From paulc@mediaone.net Sun Jun 28 00:29:25 1998
From: paulc@mediaone.net (Paul Christensen)
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 1998 19:29:25 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FS: Mint Yaesu FT-1000MP
Message-ID: <00c901bda223$6c48b020$a62c8118@6626hvt5p091.se.mediaone.net>
For Sale:
Absolutely as New, Mint and Pristine Yaesu FT-1000MP (covered when not in
use) with 2.4 kHz and 500 Hz filters in both I.F. positions, very low
operating hours, 0.5 ppm TCXO option, INRAD 70 MHz I.F. amp, original
manual, connectivity pack, microphone, shipping carton, and unused warranty
card. Purchased new as single owner in '96 from HRO-Atlanta and returned
to Yaesu last year to bring up-to-date for the current CW, spurs, and
shielding mods (Factory Documentation of all work included). The new price
from HRO and INRAD is:
FT-1000MP $ 2719.00
.5ppm TCXO $ 185.95
XF-115C Filter $ 149.95
INRAD Amp $ 48.00
Total: $ 3102.90
I will sell all of the above for $ 2495 + shipping.
73,
-Paul
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From k4ab@nerak.companet.net Sun Jun 28 21:54:46 1998
From: k4ab@nerak.companet.net (Larry A. Crim)
Date: Sun, 28 Jun 1998 15:54:46 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Yaesu] FT-1000MP "CAT" Seems Dead
Message-ID:
I have replaced my contesting computer with a new one after a recent
lighting strike.
My FT-1000MP appears to have survived the strike with the exception of one
thing-- the "CAT" system computer control doesn't work.
None of my programs CT, NA, etc. will "talk" to the radio.
Any ideas on how to repair the radio, or is it off to the factory?
-Larry K4AB
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From k0xq@amsat.org Mon Jun 29 23:15:31 1998
From: k0xq@amsat.org (Sean Warner K0XQ)
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 22:15:31 +0000
Subject: [Yaesu] CW Keyer problem
Message-ID: <3.0.3.32.19980629221531.006d7d90@mail.usinternet.com>
Does anyone have an idea why the CW keyer in such Win95 programs such as Write Log v9.09 & DX4WIN v3.02 work flawlessly, but generate only a solid carrier with TR & NA? DX4WIN & WL claim to use the same pinout as the DOS loggers, & they are correct-but for some reason, I cannot get either TR or NA to send CW. This is an odd problem that has baffled me, & one I would like to get squared away-any suggestions and/or comments are welcome & appreciated.
My contest rig is a Yaesu FT-920, the computer is a Compaq Presario 4122 with a 150 MHz Pentium & 32 megs of RAM.
73 de K0XQ
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From k4nr@qsl.net Tue Jun 30 01:56:48 1998
From: k4nr@qsl.net (Tom Branch)
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 19:56:48 -0500
Subject: [Yaesu] Re: [na-user] CW Keyer problem
Message-ID: <199806300056.UAA03553@camel7.mindspring.com>
Sean,
I use both DX4Win and NA on the same machine (P166, 32mb) using a keyer
circuit I have on LPT2--no problems. My guess would be some sort of IRQ or
port assignment problem. Double check your settings in both programs.
BTW, I've also built the serial port cables for my 8088 laptop with no
problems as well.
73 es GL de Tom, K4NR
----------
Does anyone have an idea why the CW keyer in such Win95 programs such as
Write Log v9.09 & DX4WIN v3.02 work flawlessly, but generate only a solid
carrier with TR & NA? DX4WIN & WL claim to use the same pinout as the DOS
loggers, & they are correct-but for some reason, I cannot get either TR or
NA to send CW. This is an odd problem that has baffled me, & one I would
like to get squared away-any suggestions and/or comments are welcome &
appreciated.
MINNESOTA QSO QUEST
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From jswenson@nmmagic.com Tue Jun 30 16:35:40 1998
From: jswenson@nmmagic.com (Jim Swenson)
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 08:35:40 -0700
Subject: [Yaesu] CAT Freq Scan?
Message-ID: <359905CB.DB2029D0@nmmagic.com>
I have been trying without success to find a CAT command for the FT-840
series to initiate the radio's scan function. Is there a way to get
this radio to scan via a CAT command without having to send a "Set
Freqeuncy" or "Step Frequency" command every 100 mSecs?
Tnx
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From jbsproul@icon.net Tue Jun 30 16:42:05 1998
From: jbsproul@icon.net (Jerry Sproul)
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 10:42:05 -0500
Subject: [Yaesu] CAT Freq Scan?
References: <359905CB.DB2029D0@nmmagic.com>
Message-ID: <3599074D.61CA22A9@icon.net>
Sorry that is correct for the FT840 as well as the FT890, I wrote a program
for my FT890 and thats how I had to do it by sending the Step Op Freq
(opcode 148) every 50ms or so..its no big deal tho if you are using Visual
Basic as there is a timer function which you can set to do it at any
interval....
KJ5KP Jerry
Jim Swenson wrote:
> I have been trying without success to find a CAT command for the FT-840
> series to initiate the radio's scan function. Is there a way to get
> this radio to scan via a CAT command without having to send a "Set
> Freqeuncy" or "Step Frequency" command every 100 mSecs?
>
> Tnx
> Jim W7NJ
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