YAESU FT857D WITH ATAS 120 YAESU FT8900 QUADBANDER

[cdssheps]

brill vid's your's mate...clive..

[gpsmarcelo]

parabéns pelo vídeo, muito bem elaborado. parabéns pelo equipamento também. quando vire passear aqui pelo Brasil está convidado a vir no meu shak. PY5SJ - Trevisan. - gpsmarcelo@hotmail.com

[powermax104]

Are you just using the one PMR aerial with the 8900? If so how are you tuning it for the various bands? Sorry if that's a silly question. I just cant see you wanting to constantly change the whip every time you swap bands considering you have gone to the expense of the ATAS 120 for the FT857 lol

[G0YAP]

@powermax104 Hello again.. Although I have fitted a Quadbander, I only use 2 and 70 in the car so the dual band pmr antenna is just the job..when ATAS removed, it does not Ham radio.. that pleases the wife (it is, after all..her car:-))

[dieseldriver2003]

I have the same equipment: 857D and ATAS-120A; works fantastic as well, almost have zero issues. I have it permanently mounted on my VW bug as I don't take it out of the car. I do have a fannie pack which I use to carry my control head around when I leave the car parked outside. I might get a second 857D and ATAS for portable use (porta-pack) or the Icom IC7000 later this year.

[tekwatcher]

love the video, great to see people that can show me that the ATAS-120 works, especially now that I have just purchased one and good to see it tune up on 17m and I assume it iwll do 15m... as for your wife's comment about the antenna... I found that insanely funny

[G0YAP]

@tekwatcher  Hi, Thanks for comments.. My FT857D has been wide banded to tx from 1.8 thru to 50Mhz, The ATAS will tune anywhere within this range and beyond!! I like listening to the 31 mtr shortwave band and by tuning it up on there..the rx is fantastic, Works superb on CB bands as well. The perfect mobile HF set up:-)

[TheKC1ML]

LOL, Great video. I like the wife's comment. Cheers.

[dukwcapt]

Thanks for the video, slick set up. Just got an FT-857D for my Jeep Rubicon, waiting for the antenna (ATAS120) like yours. I wanted one radio that could do it all, as space in a Jeep is limited, I see you chose to have a second radio even though the 857 could cover that too, is this because you want to monitor both at the same time? I like that neat storage case you made also, very kool. 73's from the States. Gary -N1ICX

[G0YAP]

@dukwcapt Hi Gary. Thanks. I have the FT8900 in the car as well because, like you say, I like to monitor UHF/VHF whilst scanning the HF Bands. If I had to name the one thing that I would change about the FT857, I would like full dual display. That said, I think you will be very pleased with the performance of the ATAS 120. I seem to work anyone I hear. The only downside...the Price:-(

Maybe work you on 17 mtrs.

Cheers

Ian G0YAP

[fulviotesta]

hello friend, thanks

[fulviotesta]

Great video you can clearly see how it moves the antenna ATAS120, I ask you if you use a tuner or if the 'antenna attaches the frequency alone. I bought a Yaesu FT-840 in America and I hope that I can put even Atas120 I like you, hello from Trieste, Italy Fulvio IV3CDB

[G0YAP]

@fulviotesta Hi, The ATAS receives the current from the radio via the coax. The radio and antenna work as a pair. I,m not sure if your 840 will give you auto tuning but you can buy/make a seperate switch to control the ATAS when using it with another radio. Hope this helps. Ian. G0YAP

[dgt42666]

hi Ian

what wire do you use on kite reel . have 857d andlike the idea of the portable case

GW4 ZPM

derek

[G0YAP]

@dgt42666 Hi Derek, I got hold of a reel of wire from a guy who installs alarms. Its just fairly thin multi strand wire. Hope this helps and good luck with the kite reel.

[cheguevarans]

@ G0YAP

Thank's

[QRPisFun]

Thanks for the demo Ian. This video just made up my mind to buy the FT-857d.

BTW you have a great sense of humor! 73's

[G0YAP]

@QRPisFun Have fun with your 857. Catch you on the bands. Ian. G0YAP

[cobra395]

haha i love your wife's comment

73 de KC9RXP 

[briggles]

What can you get on that radio?

[strumem90]

Great set up man! Loveing my 857D with the ATAS as well!

73's

VE3WCT, Tim in Ontario Canada

[cheguevarans]

Hey Ian. Have question for you. I have yaesu ft-7900 mobil unit. Can I use Atas-120 with it? Thank's.

[G0YAP]

@cheguevarans Hi, I think it will work with any radio if you buy/make a seperate controller to adjust it. The Ft857/FT450 etc all have the tuning function built in. Cheers. Ian. G0YAP

[honigmonster]

Nice vid Ian. It's more or less helped me to decide about buying the tidy little rig and antenna. wish you all the best.. I may even catch you on the bands in the future.

73s de DL1YAL Steve

[G0YAP]

@honigmonster Thanks.

[aldoaste777]

Nice Video G0YAP !!! Very illustrative video; I'm searching the ATAS120 to my YAESU 897D .

Good to meet you my friend !

From

CE2NFT

ALDO ASTE

Vina del Mar City,

CHILE.-

E-Mail: aldoaste@vtr.net

[G0YAP]

@aldoaste777 . Thanks!

[G0YAP]

Thanks.

[dgt42666]

thanks for info callsign GW4ZPM

[dgt42666]

Hi ian

just got 857 like your portable case can you give deails of wire used for dipole and length

[G0YAP]

@dgt42666 Hi, I bought a kite reel off E Bay and have 20 mtrs of thin wire. I have a clamp type mount (bought from Truck-King) which clamps on the roof bars, I have a CB type 3/8 mount and quick release, I just clamp on, and run the wire out to a hedge/pole/wife etc and is superb for inter G working. I have also marked the wire for 40/20 etc, just reel in till swr good...simple. I do find though that on freqs above 40mtrs the ATAS has the advantage. Have fun with ur 857. Regards. Ian

[volvoman440]

I like it a lot. One of the things I am always afraid of is causing TVI. Going mobile has always been a safety net. Trouble is I have a work van, and dont want to install my kit in it permanently. It wouldnt last the day. I am officially stealing your padded case idea sir. I will take a leaf from your book, and pack my radio and tuner, plus my homebrew dipole, and a gel cell in a case. Brilliant - thanks for sharing your ideas.

[kjbrimm]

haha your steering wheel is a the wrong side! lol awesome! ;)

[phil78007]

Wonderful mobile installation ! neat, clean and very practical too ! Tks for the video. 73 Philippe F8awa

[G0YAP]

Thanks.

[G0VOF]

Thanks for the nice QSO earlier.

That does look like a very nice HF/VHF mobile station!

73,

Mark G0VOF

[NToombes]

Hi Ian

Nice video! Clean install and loosk neat. Thinking about getting a Honda CRV myself and already own a FT8900.

Neil, M0CJM

[hamrite]

Where is the picture of your wife? ;) 73's

[phardcare]

COOL VIDEO SHOWS US THE ANTENNA THANKS

[aix4u]

Great video Ian. Nice mobile install. More (ATAS) please. ' 73 Jarek SP6VWC

[G4MOF]

Great video I have 857D but have never seen the ATAS I hope you make more videos using it 73 G4MOF

[g0tmx]

Great video of a nice mobile install! K7AGE watch out...! 73 de Terry.