New Yaesu FT-817

[Robert E. Seastrom]

And I do have the Japanese Connection, if anyone decides they want one
before they become widely available in the US.  Standard warnings
about band plans and FCC type approval apply...

                                        ---Rob


Shannon Mishey <smishey@mishey.com> writes:

> More info can be found here as well.
> 
> http://www.eham.com/articles/1179
> 
> At 10:47 PM 8/30/2000 -0400, you wrote:
> >     This just in from Montana...
> >
> > >
> > > NEW PRODUCT PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
> > > FT-817 HF/VHF/UHF 5-WATT BACKPACK TRANSCEIVER
> > >
> > > Yaesu is pleased to release preliminary information regarding the most
> > > anticipated unique new product
> > > for our Amateur Product Line in many years: The FT-817 HF/VHF/UHF 5 Watt
> > > Backpack Transceiver!
> > >
> > > FEATURES:
> > >
> > > . Product Concept: Fully Self-Contained Battery-Powered Low Power Amateur
> > >           Transceiver for Portable/Camping/Mountain top Use.
> > > . 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; 1.5W AM Carrier.
> > >              2.5 Watts SSB/CW/FM with 9.6V Ni-Cd Pack or 8 "AA" batteries
> > > (AM: 0.7 W);
> > > Up to 5 W 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" (WHD)
> > > . Weight: 2.6 lb (w/Alkalines & 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.
> > > . ARTST (Auto-Range Transponder System).
> > > . Smart SearchT 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.
> > >
> > > This device has not been approved by the FCC. This device may not be
> >offered
> > > for sale or lease or be sold or leased until approval of the FCC has been
> > > obtained. The above information is preliminary and may be subject to
> >change
> > > without notice or obligation.
> > >
> > > Am-Com Inc.
> > > Distributors of ClearSpeech products
> > > Phone order line 1-888-803-5823
> > > Tech Support 1-406-844-3252
> > > www.amateurcommunications.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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