FT-817 QRP DX QSO Ontario Canada to Cuba Yaesu FT817

[gaoler1234]

I use the FT817 with a Par 10/20/40 QRP Endfed and works really well, no complaints very good value for money, buy one you will not be disappointed. G1HQK

[steveinkentucky]

I'm thinking of getting the 10-20-40 EndFedz. What do you think of that model as compared to the regular 40?

[steveinkentucky]

Also...it would be SSB.

[steveinkentucky]

Great QRP contact. How do you think an 817 without add-ons would do with an EndFedz 10/20/40? I'm thinking of getting one and was cautious about only 5 watts and bad solar conditions. Plus, I'm a newbie to HF, so I don't know much about it past using a radio at Field Day.

[W6CSAhamradio]

I am ordering my 817 tomorrow and I can't wait. QRP is the way to be.

73 de W6CSA

[a120068020]

Perfect QSO! I love that little radio. Yaesu Rocks!

[vitorix24]

how many watts output?

[RIDDICKorigional]

what is the ssb output when connected to the power meter how many watts is it putting out according to the external power meter - i ask because on a standard 100w rig on ssb voice the average is probably only around 35 watts power transmitted not 100w unless you whistle etc so whats the power reading if the 817 i would have thought reality is that it is probably only talking 3 or 4 watts tnx.

[RIDDICKorigional]

what you have microphone set on number 1 or 2 thanks

[rodriampuero]

Hi very good friend the radio but what can be heard trading bands? either radio nederland, China International, NHK Japan in the hf bands, goodbye.

[jeepoffroad12345]

century net?

[whittledarren]

Nice Contact .... Nice One ! DE M1EQN

[RIDDICKorigional]

This antenna is great - very stealthy and can be used in almost any situation - take it anywhere - string it in any configuration you like brilliant great vid.

[RIDDICKorigional]

Hi where can i buy this antenna from tnx.

[G0IFI]

@RIDDICKorigional Make one! Why buy a wire antenna, when plain old wire is so cheap?

Nice contact '3UK! I can't imagine being without my 817.

[HamoperatorPD0MV]

i have the bigst brother of the 817 the 897d

thats are the best radio for on the air

73 PD0MV

[226mobile]

I have the big brother to the 817, the 857D. Both are very good radios. I believe that they have a receiver that is just about as good as any of the bigger radios out there. That was a good contact to Cuba using only 5w. I use to do it on 10m years ago, but when you have a flux of over 200, you can do it on far less. With the higher noise on 40m that was a nice contact, nonetheless.

[tkdteen2]

real nice I have worked Ontario,Canada from St.Louis,MO nice qso was using 100watts on a beam on 6-meters in so was he I think dx is fun on 6-meters

[sophiegromit]

VERY NICE CONTACT!

[revoluketion]

nice work man!good reprot too!

[7X5WQB]

Good Job my freind ...

73

[HighFlyer186]

Great video, I want the FT-817 :-)

73 Peter G0OMH

[paulsmeg]

i have one of these 817nd. overall a very good radio, had lots of comments on having a good audio. only one downside is 5 watts max output, alough i have spoken from england to mexico on it using 2.5 watts into an atu and full length g5, alough obviously the skip was good that day, it performs very well on vhf anf uhf as well as hf. worth the money i paid for it and good being portable(works in my backpack on a biscuit tin antenna out of the top lol). i would def recommend it as a buy.

[technogearhead]

amazing... everything in a small bp.

[tintin20001967]

Can u please tell me do u use lsb blow 20m or usb??

Thanks any one.

[rasilonx]

The change is at 9MHz which is a a common IF. For historical reasons, you use the sideband furthest from the IF, so LSB below 9MHz, and USB above.

However, newer modes like PSK always use USB.

[sv2evs]

Been looking for a 2nd rig on my mobile, maybe something with hf on it. Thanks for the answer.

[sv2evs]

What kind of antenna on FT817 ?

[PortableQRP]

I am using a Par Electronics End Fed 40 dipole. It is about 66 feet long and is supported at each end at about 12 feet above the ground. It is working really well. Thank you for the interest