Specifications

Narrow CW Filter
There is no CAT Command to set Filters on the FT-817/857/897. The Narrow CW Filter Setting
in the Parameters - Preferences - FT-817/857/897 - Filters Screen does not any effect.
Operating Tips
Preferences
Use the Parameters - Preferences - FT-817/857/897 Panel to set the following:

S-Meter - You may want to calibrate your S-Meter with the S-Meter on TRX Manager. I
found mine to be accurate by adjusting the slider three notches to the left of center.

Repeater Offset - Set to correspond to you local offset.

Band Plan - You may want to adjust the Band Plan to accommodate your use of the
FT-817/857/897. (i.e. 160 Mtrs US Plan, Receive AM on Short-wave Bands, etc.)
Loading FT-817/897 Memories from VFO Module:
1.
Turn off the Commands and the Monitoring Panels
2.
Activate the VFO Panel
3.
Set Frequency, Mode, Repeater Offset, CTCSS as required.
4.
Load FT-817/857/897 Memory as described in the manual
Loading FT-817/897 Memories from TRX Manager Memory Files:
1.
Setup a Block of Memories on TRX Manager or Recall a Memory File. I find it helpful to
store Memories in Blocks of 20 so I may load an FT-817/857/897 Group as required. (i.e.
SWL Group, St. Louis Repeaters, Chicago Repeaters, QRP Frequencies, etc.)
2.
Turn off the Commands and the Monitoring Panels
3.
Activate the Memories List Panel
4.
Recall the desired Memory, Edit as required.
5.
Load FT-817/857/897 Memory as described in the manual
These techniques provide you with a relatively quick way to load the operational data to the
FT-817/857/897. Loading the Memory Tag on the FT-817/857/897 still has to be done
manually.
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