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Hello Operators
Todays video is a Portable Accessories & Modifications overview for the Yaesu FT-818 & FT-817. In this video we'll go through Yaesu FT-817 accessories, Yaesu FT-818 accessories, and many of the modifications useful in making these portable ham radio rigs, the best qrp portable rigs they can be. We will cover filters, the DC port, antenna tuners, side rails, TCXO, audio interfaces, CAT Control Cables, Output power, batteries and solar, DC distribution, speech compression, MARS mod, and choosing suitible antennas.
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@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Jump to timestamp Intro 00:00 Filters 01:10 Powerpole DC port 02:35 Antenna Tuners 03:15 Side Rails 04:54 TCXO 06:36 Audio Interfaces 07:12 DRAWS Hat Raspberry Pi 10:00 Cat Control Cables 10:51 Power output 12:05 Batteries & Solar 13:50 DC Distribution 16:50 Speech Compression 17:56 MARS Modification 19:47 Choosing an Antenna 20:34

@BillBroadley 5 лет назад

Wow, very handy index, I really appreciate the extra effort.

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

@@BillBroadley thank you Bill. This comment means the world to me. 👍

@120730amm 3 года назад

Fantastic and thought provoking info again. TUVM again.

@ekbanjosworld4926 2 года назад

Can't get enough of your videos ! I'm just beginning. I have quite a bit of the list above, but more items are added each time I watch another video ! I'm interested in every aspect that you cover, yet at the same time, simplicity is on my mind, radio and antenna. How can you not do a video on the Bat Bike with those big ol fat tires ?

@ramadaxl 5 лет назад

Imagine how useful this has been to me...I've got a FT 817 ( and I'm not even licensed yet...but I will be !) I got this particular radio for two reasons..1. I had to be portable...and 2. I wanted something I could grow with...so all this information is ( as far as I'm concerned anyway ) bloody brilliant. Many thanks! :-)

@mikebohemia1947 2 года назад

Very interesting Julian. 73 and tnx.

@fioextremo 3 года назад

Ya he tenido 2 ft817 y creo que con este tutoría me quedo muy claro que me quedo con este equipo, muchas gracias, CE3FEI

@davismaxx 3 года назад

I just bought my first HF rig. Aka a 817ND for 250 bucks. And the windcamp battery was include for that price just came in today. I like it so far

@marcusjenkins 5 лет назад

Another mod I did was to machine a new tuning knob from brass with an offset, ball-bearinged finger spinner. Came out nice.

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

That actually sounds amazing Marcus. 👍

@fullmetalradio869 5 лет назад

Brilliant video, Julian. As usual 😉 I most liked the idea of using an external small PA in order not to overdrive the FT817 in Digimodes. Keep up the good work!!!

@Will-wp4no 3 года назад

Bravo! I must see more of your videos now that you've earned my trust. Cheers!

@rkaag99 5 лет назад

I like that BNC dummy load on the front panel!

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Son of a b... I knew I forgot to mention something 😀 I'll add that one to the description. Thanks for reminding me 👍👍👍

@noth606 4 года назад

OH8STN Ham Radio I don't see it, maybe you forgot to add it or am I blind? :-)

@martinp8889 4 года назад

@@noth606 look at 5:20 on...

@bradl2636 Год назад

Lots of gems in this video. Thanks mate..!

@DonzLockz Год назад

Great info again Julian. I'm getting an 817 next week from a member in our local radio club. It will be my first HF radio. I'm on a budget and he is looking after me as he knows I'm a new HAM. I have alot to learn but will definately look into all the options you provided. I think the DRAWS hat is not a viable option but I still want to do most digital modes if possible. I have a Pi4 and will be setting that up soon. I also bought a Surface Go with LTE and GPS, waiting for it in the post.That 10w amp option is also a great idea. I really like all your video's and appreciate all you do for the community. Take care out there in the wilderness. 🥶✌️🤓 73

@OH8STN Год назад

Hey thanks kindness comment down for watching. I'll keep it short and quick as I'm sitting here having coffee with my wife. Get the Digirig mobile for your 817. It's much better than the DRAWS hat as an audio interface. It'll also work with your Raspberry Pi and your surface go. Your comment really made my day. Greatly appreciated! 73 Julian oh8stn

@MarkHirstSWL 5 лет назад

This video is a great resource for the FT-817/FT-818, I like the look of those rails !

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Thx Mark. I hope that's true. Yeah I love the rails, and the orange just sets them off. Thanks for the comment and kindness, It's very much appreciated.

@doncoker 5 лет назад

While I own neither of the Yaesu radios featured here, all the "portable gear & mods" are a good check off for any field radio set up. Another great video Julian !

@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE 2 года назад

This is an excellent and informative video. It told me all I wanted to know about extras for the FT817/8. Thank-you.

@user-kk5ni9ct2y Год назад

Отличное видио.Спасибо Вам.73!

@survivalcomms 5 лет назад

Lots of cool accessories Julian ! Thanks for the link back on the mod ! I hope all is well with you and thanks for sharing !

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Thanks and no problem. 👍

@ae1tpa92gwtom2 5 лет назад

Another Great Video, with a plethora of information, again Julian, you pack allot of references into a single space. I have recently purchased an 897D with all options, and am looking foward to portable ops after arrival. Between Callum, Gil, Eric and Yourself, you inspire and keep the hobby very real, practical, and interesting, cheers Julian,.. 73s We always look foward to you pragmatic approach to everything, A92GW , AE1TP... ciao

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Wow Thomas, Thanks for the kindness. I thought people considered this pragmatic approach more annoying than helpful. So it's wonderful to hear it's appreciated. You're very lucky man by the way. The 897 is a radio I truly miss, and regret ever selling it. That radio will bring lots of smiles to your portable Ops. Thanks again for the kindness, and the comment oh, it's very much appreciated. 73

@patluvsvettes 5 лет назад

Great little radio to have! Love mine.

@forthy62 5 лет назад

Really good overview! I use my trusty FT-817ND for nearly 10 years. Even it is a little outdated compared to my KX2 it is still a good and kind of rough and tough radio. If I had to decide which radio to grab and run, it surely will be the 817! 73 Stephan. DF6PA

@ekbanjosworld4926 2 года назад

So, the Amp pretty much negates blown finals ? This should be the reference 817/818 channel ! Eating everything up ! Love your channel !!!

@neubert500 5 лет назад

Outstanding video and helpful

@flynbenny 4 года назад

Got an 818 on the way. I got some great ideas and tips from this video, thanks! I’ve got a friend printing my power adapter and I’ll get some aluminum to make a set of rails to protect the knobs and ports.

@davidgrey943 4 года назад

Thank you for the FT817 and Ft818 ideas I have just purchased a second-hand FT817 so I am looking forward to getting out and trying it in many locations. I will most likely start with an HWEF antenna and a mobile HF whip which covers from 80 meters to 70cm.

@OH8STN 4 года назад

No problem, I'm glad you found it useful. Here's a project for the Yaesu ft-817nd ft-818 from my buddies website. It's a 3D printed go box for these radios. www.tobeca.fr/f4ija/doku.php?id=ft818:aio_box

@mattcero1 4 года назад

Thumbs up for sure guy! Thank you as I'm on the cusp of maybe,,,just maybe plunkin' down and getting an 818. MC

@alanread6596 5 лет назад

Excellent video very useful and informative.

@M0IAX 5 лет назад

Great video again Julian. I had an 817 once but sold it, watching your video does make me think it’s not really as portable as it’s supposed to be, by the time you have added all those mods and tuner, amp, carry frame etc etc you might have well just grabbed something like the IC7100 and taken that into the field :-) I was and still am really disappointed with Yaesu for not including a USB sound interface in my FT891 and (in my opinion) the awful menu interface. My point is that although the manufacturers are producing great radios they are still missing out many small features that make for a truly portable shack-in-a-box type radio for us portable operators.

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

I completely agree with your Mark. It wouldn't take very much effort to get these radios to the finish line. Especially the 891, it's so close already. Anyway, despite my frustrations with many of the portable radios on the market today, I wanted to make this video for those people who still owe more would like to buy the eighth one seven, or eight one eight. Always awesome to hear from you Mark. Hey I'll be /P tomorrow on js8.

@thuff3207 5 лет назад

Another great video showing how to use a good QRP radio. I built the Hardrock 50 amp with its built in tuner. I use it for digital and some ssb operations. I really like this amp for it excellent performance.

@CraigPerry 5 лет назад

Ft-817 $500 plus tuner $100 plus soundcard $20 plus amp $50 plus filters $100 - at some point all that size, weight and cost tips in favour of the ft991a where you get all the above plus 100w, a basic panadpter, DSP, c4fm, etc etc and all in one package. No cables etc.

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Yep that was one of the points of my previous video

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

In my last video I was talking about the mchf. We loose vhf/uhf, but again everything else. To be honest, I wish they never ended the ft-897

@TropicalSnakes 3 года назад

nice !

@keithviglucci8306 5 лет назад

You are the man!

@guidelineuk4876 4 года назад

Loving every video 👍

@OH8STN 4 года назад

Be careful though, the next one is the Yaesu ft-818 Fail video. But it doesn't mean the radio itself is a failed, just the update :-) glad you're enjoying the videos

@MOVIMKR7 3 года назад

AWESOME INFO THANKS!

@FUNKLABOR_DL1LEP 5 лет назад

many thanks for Your Work vy 73.. ps very impressive voice sound 👌🔈🔊☑️

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kindness. I'm still working on the voice audio, it could be better. 73

@TheDf2486 5 лет назад

Thank you Julian. Best ham videos ever!

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kindness 👍👍👍

@timoschramm7058 2 года назад

Hi Julian, thanks for the great summary, really appreciate your videos :) I'd like to add one comment regarding the QRPVER amplifier, as low-pass filtering was not mentioned in the video. There is either the possibility to buy the amplifier with only one Low-Pass Filter, which allows for harmonic suppression for one dedicated band (20m or 40m or...) and makes it a "single-band amplifier". If people buy the amp without inlcuded Low-Pass Filters (stated as "1-30 MHz Option") and operate it on multiple bands this setup will not meet the regulatory necessary harmonic suppression. You need to add external LPF before going on the air then - hope we all know about this :) 73 and all the best :)

@OH8STN 2 года назад

Thanks Timo. It's a very good point 👍

@Devin82m 5 лет назад

Julian, one question I have is why do you choose to go with these rigs that are so low powered in the field? I understand if you just like the challenge of QRP and want to reduce power consumption to increase operating time, but there are radios that have more integrated, as somewhat close to the same form factor, and close to the same weight. I'm still learning about QRP, but I have a hard time with not having the option to transmit at 50 or 100 Watts if I needed to. Two examples would be the FT-857D and the IC-7100. I do love Yaesu, but I have to admit I'm leaning more towards ICOM these days because their interfaces are better and often it seems like they are ahead of Yaesu technology wise, like the IC-7300 (not that it's really a portable option, wish it was). The FT-891 is nice, but again the output power is pretty low. I just see you and others buy these radios and have to purchase all these add-ons and it just ends up looking like a Frankenstein and bulky (surface area). Have you considered the CTX-10, it has a built in tuner at least but doesn't do 160 meters? I want to buy something that is good quality, portable, decent output power, and doesn't require me to buy a bunch of extras to operate normally, maybe I'm naive. Please enlighten me, I'm asking this seriously, I'm not trying to argue. :-) Thanks!

@madcarew.3256 5 лет назад

great vid already using compression which is a great help . mike gain at 55-60 seems to be best with it...also like amp tx at 1w for 10w out has got to be good for radio life...73

@BobPlank_KK4DIV 5 лет назад

Enjoyed the video, Julian. I use and have had good results the z817 tuner and Signalink USB options. Good info on the SOTA beams speech compression. I'll have to look into that. Also, Since 5 watts can be a little challenging, I just picked up a new little Chinese HF rig, an Ailunce HS1. Specs say its 15 watts....going to be trying it out over the next few weeks. 73!

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

thanks ob. I'm really interested in that little rig on yours :D thanks for stopping by 73 Julian

@stinger1900 5 лет назад

Great Video Jullian, couple of things I would like to get from the list are the amp and the rigiron sleeves

@marcusjenkins 5 лет назад

Take care with the Powerpole adaptors. I printed one from thingiverse and the cable side powerpole was fouling that chassis screw in the middle. So I had to 'bend it a little' to plug / unplug. Poof, magic smoke, melted PCB track inside FT817ND. I will design and print another without the need to fight to plug / unplug the powerpole.

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Awesome feedback and suggestions. When you've got a better design and upload it, please share it with us. In fact I would be happy to create a blog post about it. Thanks for sharing.

@marcusjenkins 5 лет назад

@@OH8STN OK, I just subscribed to you on Twitter to follow up via Twitter DM (I don't do Facebook). 73 EA5HQ Marcus

@marcusjenkins 5 лет назад

@@OH8STN I have a new design ready to try. Follow me on Twitter EA5HQ for Direct Messages so we can follow up.

@cinderblue3251 5 лет назад

I've seen the hackaday post adding a power conditioner to the FT817. Has anybody tried this? It claims to remove 10% of the heat away. Probably not as effective as OH8STN's recommendations using low power with an amplifier.

@MyTube4Utoo 4 года назад

I don't own an FT-817, or FT-818, and probably (maybe) won't be purchasing one, as I'm waiting to see what's up with the IC-705. That didn't stop me from enjoying this video, however. Also, the video had '666' "Likes" when I arrived, and we couldn't have that. We're now at '667' "Likes." ;-)

@OMACMedicFiveZero 4 года назад

Awesome video, very helpful. Subbed!

@TJackSurvival 5 лет назад

Now, this channel is just awesome! I have a few SHTF vids and a very similar Ham set up to yours. I was referred from the Readymen group on FB to come check this out and I'm glad I did! I'll sub. If you're ever in Utah I'd love to make a video with you. Let me know.

@stephenberghofer6397 5 лет назад

Julian: As usual, GREAT, helpful video re: upgrading my FT-817. Thanks! Just one quick question: another RU-vid video reviewer did NOT recommend the TCXO units that you reference. He cited the inability to adjust the TXCO unit without removing the entire unit from the board. Did you find that it worked right out of the box, without adjustment? If it needs adjustment, how would you go about doing so? Might be time for a separate video... Thanks!

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Excellent question. I didn't need to adjust anything when I installed it. It works perfectly and it's tested 70cm through 160. If I had to adjust it, I would simply take off the sticker from the top of a tcxo, which hides the adjustment port. If you have to adjust it, make sure you do it on 70 cm. That'll give it extremely good frequency stability throughout HF. Thanks for the question, and the kindness. It's very much appreciated.

@carlhale3793 2 года назад

You info on antennas was helpful, but is there any one antenna that you know of that will cover all the ranges of this radio and is someone portable?

@OH8STN 2 года назад

Not an efficient antenna. If I were trying to achieve what you're asking, I would have a separate HF antenna for the band's you'd like to operate, with a separate VHF UHF antenna for those bands. Anything that does everything from HF to UHF will be a complete fail.

@texasfrontiersman8245 5 лет назад

Scrap the mechanical filters and get a bhi NEDSP1061 dsp module. Its a game changer. If Elecraft would only switch to AA batteries that 9V battery is not doing any of us favors in the field. Portable Zero all the way on the rails.

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback Lance. Is the bhi module active in both transmit and receive? Anyway you're probably right, I've heard nothing but good things about it.

@texasfrontiersman8245 5 лет назад

@@OH8STN Only in receive and it can be turned on or off if you like. Has 4-8 levels of sensitivity.

@tanosanti 5 лет назад

As usually... great video full of info. 73! LU5GBG

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Thanks David 👍

@AG4KN 2 года назад

Hi Julian, Awesome video! Maybe I missed it, (or maybe this is a question, of sorts)... How do you split the FT-817 accessory port in order to interface amplifier and/or your sound device? Thanks and 73s, DE - John AG4KN

@OH8STN 2 года назад

Hi John. I use amplifiers which have VOX circuits instead of wired PTT. Nsny of the amps use the PTT port on the data port, some use ptt from the CAT port. Others usd VOX. I have seen Operators using splitter cables for amp/data ptt but it seems impractical to add all the extra wires. Hope this helps. 73 Julian oh8stn

@AG4KN 2 года назад

@@OH8STN Yessir, it matters to have the amp key capability when using digital modes while running WSJT-X or FLDigi or HRD. If you can believe, I was running digi through a legacy SGC SG 2020 non-dsp (with out the aid of rig control). I decided to pull out my old trusty FT-817 and amp to see if I could configure both to run on digital... seems I need to rethink my approach to interface both a sound device and the amp. I am also using a Rigblaster Advantage (which is great for the shack and a my main shack rig), but it is not so field friendly. Thanks Again and 73s! (yes, I even hit the tip jar). 73s! - AG4KN

@OH8STN 2 года назад

Thanks John. Take a look at this post. There's a field friendly audio and cat control device compatible with the 81x. He also does custom cables. oh8stn.org/blog/2021/10/30/reducing-the-cable-mess-digirig-mobile/

@timmanwell2538 4 года назад

Hi Julian. Total newbie here. I LOVE your vids... learning as I go. I'm very interested in your use of the QRPVER outboard amp. Just curious, is there anything tricky to setting this up/connecting it? What if I had something with a built-in tuner like the Xiegu X5105? Thanks again for the great vids! 73.

@OH8STN 4 года назад

Hi Tim. First of all thanks for watching and the question. I wouldn't use that amplifier with an internal tuner. If you use it with the resonant antenna, that's okay. In the RF chain, the tuner always has to be after the amplifier. This answer is kind of a bummer I'm sure, but that's the way it is. I do use this amplifier when I'm using an external tuner, but I usually tried to use an antenna with an SWR low enough that I don't need a tuner. All the specs are on their web page. I would measure the antennas swr you intend on using, to see if it's within tolerance of that amplifier. I hope this helps. Again thanks for watching and thanks for the kindness, It's very much appreciated.

@timmanwell2538 4 года назад

@@OH8STN Hi Julian, thanks for getting back to me on this question. If I understand, sounds like I'd be fine using this little amp with a Xiegu X5105, just ensuring I had a resonant antenna and did not use the internal tuner. Note, it's not that I've purchased this radio yet, but it's in the running for portable ops fun. YOUR VIDS have been a treasure trove for me, since you're doing what I'm primarily interested in... digital modes. I've only been at it since Sept of this year, and all I have is my home rig (7300 + Alinco p.s.), but I took these with me to a cabin in northern WI in Oct. Not really "roughing it," as the cabin had electricity etc. But I ran an LNR 10/20/40 'trai'l antenna mounted vertically on a 40' Spiderbeam, and at 25w (the antenna's rated max) I was doing JS8 and PSK31 to my heart's content. This coming year my goal is to have a dedicated portable rig, R-pi instead of windows laptop, and battery power for the Wisconsin (or wherever) cabin. Many thanks again. You are boldly going where no one else has, and you are inspiring us all in our hobby!

@chiadude 3 года назад

Hey Julian AWESOME work you're doing/providing for the Amateur community!! I wanted to ask your opinions on the MINIProSC interface VS the XGGcomms interface for use with the FT-817/818 as I just picked up a FT-818. I am using the XGGcomms with my Xiegu G90? Obviously I'd have to buy another interface for the Yaesu or get the MINIProSC and cables....? Just wanted your thoughts on the matter. Thanks

@OH8STN 3 года назад

Actually go to www.digirig.net and order a digirig mobile and cables. It's a single interface with one USB cable but has audio and Cat control. Let them know I told you about it. You'll be extremely happy with the size and the capability.

@chiadude 3 года назад

@@OH8STN YES!!!! THANK YOU! I just placed my order! That looks awesome now I've gotta check I must've missed a video you did on this little interface!! Thank you again for all you provide to the ham radio community!!!

@OH8STN 3 года назад

I don't have a video yet, I'm actually sitting here working on it :-)

@landscapelighting 3 года назад

Hi Julian. Love your videos! This is an older video, do you still recommend the qrpver amp or have you discovered something else you like better over the last 2yrs? Thanks!

@SkogfarNo 4 года назад

Great video and a lot of info for my "new" bougth second hand 817 :) thanks! 73 LB6WI

@CUnger 5 лет назад

Vy Good Video Full of Infos 👍

@tristan4777 5 лет назад

Hi Julian, Thanks for the video. I've got many of the upgrades I need for my FT-817 but your video was helpful for considering what gaps I have and presented some cost effective solutions. I've ordered some Rigiron rails for example. So nearly ready to go. Thanks for the videos. As someone returning to the hobby, your channel provides some solid information (and reminders) for getting going again. 73 G7JRD.

@mohanmathew5 3 года назад

Many of these items are compatible with 857 also, I believe.

@rodneymyers3564 3 года назад

Just received my "new" to me 817ND. I have watched this video numerous times to make sure I get the supplied info. Thank you for all of it. My only question is concerning the "QRPVER" power amp. Not sure which options I would be needing. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

@OH8STN 3 года назад

First of all you are very welcome. For the amplifier, select 3 watts and the vox PTT. Also all of the filters. That should just about do it. Hope this helps

@Fishermanfred1 4 года назад

Sir can can you tell us, did you add a fuse to the power cord of your Ft817 or Ft818? If so Wii you describe the way to do it in detail? And wondering what size fuse you used and did you fuse both neg. And pos. Line both ? Thank you very much, Fred

@OH8STN 4 года назад

It depends on if I'm using a battery or plugging directly into a power supply. With the battery I always use a fused power distribution and Anderson powerpoles. When I connect to a power supply, I used a cable with inline fuses on both positive and negative sides.

@Fishermanfred1 4 года назад

@@OH8STN can you tell me what size fuses I would need in the ft817nd. Thank you sir.😁👍

@tropenband 2 года назад

For outdoor QRP activity: would you personally prefer the FT-891 over the FT-817/818? The icom IC-705 looks fairly interesting, but heavily overpriced in my eyes...

@OH8STN 2 года назад

I would never recommend the FT817 or 818 to anyone. It requires many extras purchased separately for example external battery, narrow filters, audio interface and DSP board. The 891 is an awesome radio! Its only downside is too heavy on current consumption. So it requires a large battery to operate outdoors on battery power. The 705 or TX500 are the best options today. The 705 is expensive because everything is already included internally. 818/817 is a money pit.

@tropenband 2 года назад

@@OH8STN Thanks for coming back to me. It's a real hard decision, as this radio will be my only shortwave radio, so it has to be a "one fits all" solution. I will not need VHF and UHF, I already do have that covered. Shortwave at home is not possible (available antenna space) for me, so I am limited to mobile and field operation. I already had the FT-817 in the early 2000s, sold it later for the FT-857D. The FT-857 + 12V/12A battery was to heavy for qrp ops... sold this rig also... So you might be right that the IC-705 is the radio of choice. I am currently building a magnetic loop, so just an appropriate (QRP) TRX is missing :)

@biringen 4 года назад

for the ft-817 wire up i Peiker TM110TK microphone instead of stock microphone.. then you dont need a compressor.. i had to lower micgain to around 35% on my old 817 using peiker

@JB-ix6db 5 лет назад

Another fantastic video Julian. I really enjoy watching how you address going off grid with your gear and building kit to help you. Just wanted to ask, at 13.30 minutes, I see that you have a power pole distribution unit. Is that something you have built or is it available in a store? Would really like to have something similar in a box with a volt meter, next to the cells to keep cable runs short. Anyway, 73 and keep up the great work.

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Here you go www.k9jeb.com

@JB-ix6db 5 лет назад

@@OH8STN thank you very much Julian. Had been looking at Powerwerx, unfortunately they didn't have what I was looking for, but that is it. 73

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

No problem. I also added it to the description 👍 73 Julian oh8stn

@dennisschultz1175 4 года назад

Have you tried using one of the Minipa50 (MX-PA50) amplifiers on Ebay? They claim 50 watts (real life less) but the output can be reduced by reducing the output from the 817. This might work well with the Z817 tuner which is only rated at 20 watts. Hate to go off of your recommendation but figure if 10 watts is good, 20 would be great!

@dennisschultz1175 4 года назад

So I bit the bullet and went with the Minipa50 amplifier. After careful reading of the LDG Z-817 tuner book, they specifically state no more than 20 watts into the tuner. Also another major caveat is that you are not supposed to do more than 5 watts in digital mode through this tuner. This officially rules out the Z-817 as a tuner solution in this case. Also, other current LDG tuners do not interface with the 817 automatically. I also went through the MFJ line and they do not offer a direct automatic connection with the FT-817/818 and their automatic tuners. The only solution I can find was the Z-100 tuner which is now defunct from LDG. This handed up to 125 watts with 817 interface. I am working on finding this on the used market. When placing the Minipa50 in line with the tuner, on .5w I am getting 9 watts into a dummy load. On 1w in, I am over the range of the LDG. So either the tuner or the amp has to go....

@stevepatterson2290 4 года назад

With all that stuff why not get a 857D and power it down to 10 watts , lil more weight but if you add all the stuff you mentioned wouldn’t be that much at all

@OH8STN 4 года назад

Agreed. I actually got the ft-891 instead. Still higher RX current draw means we have to rethink the powering options. It's a good point though. 👍

@stevepatterson2290 4 года назад

Like your video though. Your spot on and real in depth 👍

@SamGamgeeful 3 года назад

Great video!! I do have a question - when doing digital with a R Pi with a Sabrent connection both the Data and ACC ports are used. How do you connect the transmit signal wiring from the amp to the 817 ???

@OH8STN 3 года назад

I use an amp which has Vox PTT instead of push to talk from the ACC port

@SamGamgeeful 3 года назад

@@OH8STN Ok, thanks

@OH8STN 3 года назад

No problem. I'm not always that quick, but please do feel free to ask.

@motorheadkb88 5 лет назад

Hey love all your reviews! Ever consider xiegu g90 20 watts and internal tuner ?? I don’t own one just looking at some other reviews on it

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Thanks for reaching out. Actually the people who are talking about it, seem to like it very much. I haven't got my hands on it yet, but it might be a winner.

@klausg3614 5 лет назад

I used MakerBeam profiles to assemble all components together: FT-818, MX-P50M 40 W PA , Z-817, Soundcard, solar controller, BT I/F. A compact go kit less than 4 kg: klsin.bpmsg.com/portable-operation-ft818-go-kit/ 73, 9V1KG

@dr4710 5 лет назад

Once again....top notch. What pouch are you using for your LiFePo batteries? Just upgraded to General and will be looking to make a QSO with you hopefully! 73's K9DJR

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Hi Dan. Congrats on the upgrade 👍👍👍 The pouch is a "large Admin pouch" from Condor. Have had it for years, lasts forever. 73 Julian oh8stn

@dr4710 5 лет назад

@@OH8STN I'll see if I can find it. Thanks and hope to connect with you on the air!

@bradjohnson3600 Год назад

will the TCXO draw more power from the battery ?

@OH8STN Год назад

Great question, it's negligible 👍

@davistroy 5 лет назад

Julian, ever thought about a KX3? I know - $$$, but they appear to be better in just about every dimension?

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Absolutely. The kx3 is a fine radio. It's rather delicate to take out in the field, (I mean really take out in the field), and only lacks an internal audio interface for digital modes. I would give it 7 out of 10 for my dream radio.

@mrtonicsvls3624 3 года назад

Can i use a LAN CABLE (8pin) to connect MIC to TRX instead of the official cable that was broken?

@elsuperpollo2273 2 месяца назад

How do I use the knobs to put 146.52 by hand on the ft-817. I can run 10m off it but I still have issue trying to dail in to simplex on fm, then I got a tx err, its frustrating. 73 kq4hcu

@sparkycjb 2 года назад

Alright that's a LOT of info. I've only used my 818ND twice. on 2m and 70cm with the rubber duck antennas. I want to set up for WinLink for my local ARES. I have a Super Antenna MP1 kit. It sounds like I don't need an auto-tuner as the MP1 is manual tuned. So what cable or accessories do I NEED to get started in my winlink endeavors?

@OH8STN 2 года назад

Just a Digirig and cables to connect your radio to computer.

@DuckingAround58 2 года назад

I've always heard that using a amplifier on the 817/ 818 will blow the radio as the resistors are only designed to handle 6W max. But your saying setting the rig to 1W and using the amp is better for the radio?

@OH8STN 2 года назад

Someone's been confusing you 🤔 The increased output is on the antenna side of chain. Radio/amp/antenna. The radio only drives the amplifier with a small amount of output power eg 1-watt. From there the amplifier amplifies the 1-watt into eg 10-watts. The amp sends the 10-watts to the antenna. The output from the amplifier never goes back to the radio. In fact the radio doesn't know more than it's one what is being transmitted out of the entire chain.

@DuckingAround58 2 года назад

@@OH8STN Thank you! You have a great channel I appreciate the content you put out

@cattail3 5 лет назад

Love your videos! I would like to go digital with my FT817ND. You make an excellent point with respect to the duty cycle and the use of an external amplifier. My question is with respect to interfaces that seem to be there one year and gone the next. I cannot find the Wolphilink or the Piglet interface being manufactured anymore. Is there another interface I should be looking at to run with my andriod device since these are no longer in production? 73!

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

The wolphilink is still in production but was delayed. He'll start shipping again First week of April 2019. That notice is clearly written on the Wolphilink page, found on the link in the description. There are two other audio interfaces listed on the video, all miniprosc and signalink USB, both in the description. I don't know anything about the piglet, it wasn't in the video.

@cattail3 5 лет назад

Thanks for the fast reply. I sent a message on the Wolphilink site and did not get a response. I know that he has a full time job and that might be the holdup. It appears to be the best, smallest and most affordable way to go so I will have to wait till production starts up again. Thanks again!

@Larrymar07 3 года назад

do you know anything about the Digital Filter, Digital Signal Processing Filter, Adjustable Frequency SSB CW Amateur Radio Digital Filter, with OLED Display, for YAESU/ICOM ft-817 857 897 kx3 ft-818 (on amazon)?

@KL3NCH 5 лет назад

Excellent video my friend! Subscribed. Edit: Does anyone know how to hook up with rigirauta outside of FacePage to purchase a QRP Rigiron? I just don't want anything to do with that data harvesting social media profiling platform...

@jtburns1522 5 лет назад

When purchasing the QRPver amp, which options (input power, Management Txr) would one choose for the 817?

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

I chose the 3w input to protect against mistakes. Also the text management (vox) which makes life easier. Hope this helps

@jtburns1522 5 лет назад

OH8STN have you used at all on SSB and does the extra 5 watts really make that much of a difference? I’m mostly SSB and a little cw here and there.

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

@@jtburns1522 I have, but would have to say not that much difference. For ssb the speech compressor would make an amazing difference.

@steveposson544 5 лет назад

Julian, do you tune with the amp in the circuit? Great review of your exploits. 73 KM6OND

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Hi Steve. That's an excellent question. Wish I would have covered that in the video. The tuner is on the antenna side of the circuit, the amp is between the tuner and the radio. I turn off the amplifier when tuning. Does that answer your question?

@steveposson544 5 лет назад

Yes. I didn’t know you could turn it off. Thanks.

@thom3124 4 года назад

Most of the links I clicked on go to products that are currently discontinued or "not sure when we will have stock again." not real useful. Good info though.

@flatout1001 5 лет назад

nice vid

@dennisschultz1175 5 лет назад

What is your opinion on the Dakota Lithium batteries? What solar charge controller are you using with them?

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Outstanding batteries with no BS marketing. I use genasun charge controllers with all my packs but the programmable victrons are awesome also.

@dennisschultz1175 5 лет назад

How do the Dakotas work in parallel with higher drain radios like my FT-857D? I am looking at (2) 7 ah in parallel.

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

I've never put the Dakota in parallel, but they have excellent support departmen. You could ask that question. Usually with lithium-ion or lithium iron phosphate batteries which have an internal bms, you don't put them in parallel like lead acid batteries. But I'm not sure about that configuration, so please ask them. I'm sure they can help, if you tell them your desired configuration.

@dennisschultz1175 4 года назад

@@OH8STN Based on another of your recommendations, I have purchased the Dakota batteries and have been running in parallel without any issues on my 857 go bag.

@jjaldin5769 2 года назад

What are your thoughts on buying the 817nd straight from Japan?

@OH8STN 2 года назад

Honestly doesn't make any difference. I simply wouldn't recommend the 817/818 anymore. It's a money pit.

@jjaldin5769 2 года назад

@@OH8STN thank you, which would you recommend then?

@AndrewBarthle 3 года назад

Whoa lose any MORE digits?! Sorry to hear that.

@aaronlabranche2977 4 года назад

Where do you get the flexible solar panel

@dennisschultz1175 4 года назад

What coax are you using between the amp/tuner/radio?

@dennisschultz1175 4 года назад

@kq6up Год назад

My Anderson PP connector melted in the sun when on a summit. I wonder who makes these with a high temp resin.

@OH8STN Год назад

That's really strange. Official Anderson Powerpole connectors don't melt in the Sun. Could it be you had some unofficial versions?

@kq6up Год назад

@@OH8STN not the power poles but the strain relief adapter on the back that you show.

@OH8STN Год назад

Oh yes that makes sense. I did see some 3D printed versions on thingiverse. Things melting isn't really a problem we have at 65° North , but I can see how that would be a problem in lower latitudes.

@kq6up Год назад

@@OH8STN yes. vri hot day with sun directly on the radio.

@niwy1838 4 года назад

I only need to use Voice and CW trying to keep it simple and less gear to carry. So how much of this should i acquire without the use of digital or a computer? Thanks for the vid Nick KJ7EKH

@OH8STN 4 года назад

Ssb or cw filter and external battery

@niwy1838 4 года назад

@@OH8STN how long does it take to charge the Windcamp batteries using the solar charger? I already plan to buy 2 to rotate but curious.

@niwy1838 4 года назад

@@OH8STN as far as the Antenna tuner goes, do i need it or better off buying a resonant antenna?

@ke6ziu 4 года назад

I have the Portable Power rails...

@niwy1838 4 года назад

FYI Ive looked at over half of the links you provide and so far unavailable or sold out.

@dennisschultz1175 4 года назад

What do you use for when you can connect to AC power?

@OH8STN 4 года назад

I never use AC

@dennisschultz1175 4 года назад

@@OH8STN WOW! That is impressive. You are running everything via solar?

@rajumakwana1335 5 лет назад

Sir I have 3.2v 75ah lifpo battery 8 cell i want make it e bike battery pack witch bms can I use

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Thanks for the question. I'm sorry I really can't help because I don't work with LiPO batteries. Thanks for the question though

@andrewmunz1639 3 месяца назад

Did I just see a 320?

@4X4-RADIO 5 лет назад

When I click on some of your links I get... "Dynamic Link not found" ..??

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Which one specifically?

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Okay I don't know what's going on but I'll check them and fix them

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

ok, google redire4ct is done. Im working on it. HUGE thanks

@richardmacleery2553 5 лет назад

Doing my best to COPY your go kit here.

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Nice one. Remember not everything is required, but there are some really nice options here. 👍

@richardmacleery2553 5 лет назад

@@OH8STN Out of the 3 digital interfaces you use portable, which is truly the easies one to get up and running with the fewest quirks? I have the Wolphilink. Although very light and compact, it seems a bit tempermental to volume fluctuations and such. Which of the 3 I've seen on your channel would you say is an absolute go to interface?

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

@@richardmacleery2553 that's a great question but it's not very easy to answer. Each of these interfaces has a pro and con depending on the operating system you're trying to use it on. The wolphilink is basically Android only and has no audio codec built-in hence the requirement for a solid volume threshold. The ZLP is magic! The DRAWS Hat is by far most difficult. Just remember with a question like thi,s we need to specify which operating system, since the answer changes if we're talking about Android, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Linux, or Mac OS.

@richardmacleery2553 5 лет назад

@@OH8STN Great points. I would prefer to stick to Android to minimize the size. But can and do use Mac as well. I'm looking for the easiest to set up and use as I'm not very lucky nor educated when it comes to getting these things to work if it requires much tweaking.

@DdraigX 5 лет назад

Are there similar mods for an FT-897d?

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

You'll need to be a bit more specific

@DdraigX 5 лет назад

@@OH8STN Sorry I was thinking about the internal mods, to filters etc at the beginning of the video. Thanks!

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

Yeah the 817-818-857 and 897 all use the same filters. 👍👍👍

@DdraigX 5 лет назад

@@OH8STN That's great thansk!

@AECRADIO1 3 года назад

AVOID NICD BATTERIES AT ALL COSTS! They are short lived, easy to cause memory effect shortening battery life, and current supply. NiMH is a better choice, but LiIon is superior, but you must use proper charging systems, they can not tolerate high current inrush, or sustained current charging. Consider conditioning chargers for longer life and capacity.

@c00kie84 5 лет назад

Hi Julian, another great video, thanks! I use the protector / stand from www.portablezero.com/yaesu817.html Also bought one for my 991. Not cheap but great quality. 73 de M0PVM

@johnbilsborough4399 5 лет назад

Campeon

@christophemimouni6103 2 года назад

no links about all options 😞

@duanehendrickson4023 5 лет назад

Julian - Love your videos. I've found another solution to help protect your transceiver and other add-ons. It is by TAC-COMM. They are not as compact as what you are showing in your video, but this system will allow you to keep your gear connected in a mini go kit capability. Their website is www.tac-comm.com