Just try living without your 817nd, once you've had one. Even if you have something else in the shack as a main rig, you still get the need to use that little rig often. I truly believe an 817 with the optional filters and dsp, plus maybe a little 100 watt amp for when the going gets tough, would be all the radio you would ever need. They're very good.
Thanks Perry. The '817 is my only radio now. I agree it can be all things to all men. I am planning on getting a HF packer Amp for a little more out when the going gets tough (my LDG Z-817 can only handle 20w), and that's all the plans I have to increase my station - other than the occasional change or modification of HF antenna!
Sorry about the sound balance between me and the radio. The 2nd QSO is the shortest but when I cracked it and will position the mic like how I did in that video in the future.
Nice to see you enjoying your qrp there.
Just try living without your 817nd, once you've had one. Even if you have something else in the shack as a main rig, you still get the need to use that little rig often. I truly believe an 817 with the optional filters and dsp, plus maybe a little 100 watt amp for when the going gets tough, would be all the radio you would ever need. They're very good.
G0IFI 1 year ago
@G0IFI
Thanks Perry. The '817 is my only radio now. I agree it can be all things to all men. I am planning on getting a HF packer Amp for a little more out when the going gets tough (my LDG Z-817 can only handle 20w), and that's all the plans I have to increase my station - other than the occasional change or modification of HF antenna!
a120068020 1 year ago
@a120068020 I didn't stick to that did I? I have an FT-2000 in the shack and an FT-857 for portable work! Whoops!
a120068020 1 year ago
Nice vid, i still havnt found you on the bands yet
Duncan
2E0ULF
M3ULF
mossupmossup 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing Mike.
Got to love the 817nd
73 de 2E0RKY - KD8MGW
markbeermonster 1 year ago
Sorry about the sound balance between me and the radio. The 2nd QSO is the shortest but when I cracked it and will position the mic like how I did in that video in the future.
a120068020 1 year ago
@a120068020
@markbeermonster
Cheers Mark! Nice to hear from you.
a120068020 1 year ago