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george_tlc · 04-26-08, 05:44 PM

Firstly - running of the cig lighter is not a good choice - the Yaesu manual is pretty specific about how to wire power up, but hey - what do they know...

Regarding the FT857D, I bought a Little Tarheel antenna. I'll start a new thread and detail the install (after the fact) in the next week or so.

I have the VHF/UHF stuff working - since it just inherited the antenna and wiring from the FT1802 install. I now need to hook up the manual screwdriver controller and see about getting the HF antenna tuned to a band and testing it out - I'll probably try 6M first as a sanity check with my vx7r. Then I'll try the HF bands - definitely a lot for ME to learn yet.

cheers,
george.

04-26-08, 05:44 PM	#5
george_tlc IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sunnyvale, CA TLCA# 8068 Posts: 217	Firstly - running of the cig lighter is not a good choice - the Yaesu manual is pretty specific about how to wire power up, but hey - what do they know... Regarding the FT857D, I bought a Little Tarheel antenna. I'll start a new thread and detail the install (after the fact) in the next week or so. I have the VHF/UHF stuff working - since it just inherited the antenna and wiring from the FT1802 install. I now need to hook up the manual screwdriver controller and see about getting the HF antenna tuned to a band and testing it out - I'll probably try 6M first as a sanity check with my vx7r. Then I'll try the HF bands - definitely a lot for ME to learn yet. cheers, george. __________________ where ever you go, there you are.... '97 S/C White CE, locked^3, sliders,arb,kaymar, m12000,dual batteries, LEDs, etc..... ki6ibx http://www.george4wd.taskled.com