Yaesu FT-817
160-6M +2M +440 MHz

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FT-817

The Yaesu FT-817 is a fully self-contained, battery-powered, low power amateur MF/HF/VHF/UHF transceiver for portable/camping/mountain top use. Providing coverage of of the 160-10 meter amateur bands plus the 6 M, 2M and 70 cm bands, the FT-817 includes operation on the SSB, CW, AM, FM and digital modes. This radio is designed for use either from an external DC source or internal batteries and provides up to 5 watts of power output when on external DC power. When using the optional FNB-72 NiCd Battery pack or 8 AA cells (not supplied), the radio automatically switches to 2.5 watts. The multi-function LCD screen includes selectable blue or amber backlighting which may be disabled for battery conservation. This radio comes with: MH-31A8J Hand mic, FBA-28 Battery case (8 x AA), YHA-63 Whip antenna for 50/144/430 MHz, E-DC6 DC cable and shoulder strap.

 

Features

* TX Frequency Coverage: 160 - 10 Meters, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430-450 MHz, plus Alaska Emergency Channel (5167.5 kHz).
* RX Frequency Coverage: 100 kHz - 56 MHz; 76 - 154 MHz; 420 - 470 MHz. (Exact frequency range may be slightly different)
* Power Output: 5 Watts SSB/CW/FM with 13.8V External DC; 1.5 Watts AM Carrier. 2.5 Watts SSB/CW/FM with 9.6V Ni-Cd Pack or 8 "AA" batteries (AM: 0.7 Watt), Up to 5 Watts SSB/CW/FM power (max.) programmable via Menu on Ni-Cd/AA cells.
* Operating Modes: USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM, W-FM, Digital (AFSK), Packet (1200/9600 FM).
* Digital Modes: RTTY, PSK31-U, PSK31-L, and User defined USB/LSB (SSTV, Pactor, etc.).
* Case Size: 5.31 x 1.5 x 6.5 inches (WHD)
* Weight: 2.6 lb (with Alkalines and Antenna, w/o Mic.).
* Two-Color LCD Multi-function Display (Blue/Amber).
* Bar-Graph Metering of Power Output, ALC, SWR, Modulation.
* Optional Narrow CW and SSB Filters.
* AGC Fast-Slow-Auto-Off Selection.
* RF Gain/Squelch Control.
* Built-in Noise Blanker.
* IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) and ATT (Receiver Front End Attenuator).
* Dual VFOs, Split Capability, IF Shift, and R.I.T. ("Clarifier").
* Wide/Narrow FM Selection.
* AM Aircraft Reception.
* Dedicated SSB-based Digital Mode for PSK31 on USB/LSB, AFSK RTTY, etc.
* Built-in CW Electronic Keyer and Semi-Break-In (down to 10 ms delay) Capability.
* Adjustable CW Pitch; CW Paddle Normal/Reverse Connection Selection.
* Built-in VOX.
* Automatic Repeater Shift.
* Built-in CTCSS and DCS.
* ARTS™ (Auto-Range Transponder System).
* Smart Search™ Automatic Memory Loading System.
* Spectrum Scope.
* Front and Rear Panel Antenna Connectors (BNC on Front; M [SO-239] on Back).
* 200 Regular Memories, plus Home Channels and Band-Limit (PMS) Memories.
* Alpha-Numeric Labeling of Memory Channels.
* Automatic Power-Off (APO) and Tx Time-Out Timer (TOT) Features.
* Rear Panel Data, Accessory, and Key jacks .
* CAT System Computer Control Capability (4800/9600/38400 bps); Cloning Capability.

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Order # Item Description List Price Your Price Order
#4632 ADMS-4A Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP mini software CD with CT-62 serial PC cable. $  69.00 $  52.95
#4044 ATAS-  25 Portable manually tuned antenna. 7.2 feet.
7/14/21/28/50/144/430 MHz		 $299.00 $229.95
#2298 CSC-83 Soft vinyl case for the radio with a pocket for rubber duck antenna $  32.00 $  24.95
#0379 CT-39A Packet cable. VIEW $  11.55 $    9.95
#3822 CT-62 CAT Computer interface cable. $  37.22 $  29.95
#3116 EDC-6 DC Cable (as supplied). $    7.00 $    6.95
  FNB-72 NiCad Battery Pack 9.6 VDC 1000 mAH Discontinued
#0874 FNB-85 NiMH Battery Pack 9.6 VDC 1400 mAH $  79.00 $  59.95
#1151 MH-FNB-72 Maha brand Ni-MH Battery Pack 9.6 VDC 1700 mAH. More info. $  59.95 $  49.95
#0420 MH-36E8J DTMF Hand mic $  77.00 $  59.95
#3771 NC-72B 100 VAC compact wall NiCad charger $  24.00 $  18.95
#2187 TCXO-9 High stability option (± 0.5 PPM). $127.05 $  99.95
#1255 YF-122C Collins 500 Hz CW filter. $222.02 $169.95
#0803 YF-122S Collins 2.3 kHz SSB filter. $222.02 $169.95
#4934 Urban Bag Unpadded orange canvas case with shoulder strap, zippered inside and outside pockets. MORE INFO $  29.95 $  19.95
#3544 Pack-It FT817 This pack-it reference has the info you need to use the FT-817 including things not found in the Yaesu manual. 2ND Ed. 162 p. 5.5 x 4.25" $  14.99 $  14.99
#3375 Mini Manual Nifty spiral bound mini-manual contains 11 laminated pages [4.5 x 8 inch]. $  22.95 $  20.95
  Miracle Antenna Miracle wideband whip antenna. Click here for details.      


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