Specifications

CAT
How do I connect the FT-817 and my computer together?
Use the Yaesu CT-62 cable. It includes the electronics to perform the level translations
between the FT-817 and teh serial port of the computer. Alternatively, DL3DAZ suggest
that you can make one and refers to
http://krasnodar.online.ru/hamradio/images/yaesucat.gif He has tried it and the cable
worked fine even at 38400 Baud. Transistors can be any NPN type that can handle 20mA
and 15V. He put the circuit into a DB9 case using SMD resistors from a defective harddisk
PCB. WARNING: Any mistake leading to excess voltage connected to the FT-817 may
cause damage! So be careful...
CAT
Is it possible to make my own CAT cable for the FT-817?
YES. VE3CVG has posted a file in the "FT817 Files Section" (click on Files to the left) that
contains a schematic of his version of a CAT cable suggested by DL3DAZ (see TOPIC
-CAT). Rick warns that you use this information at your own risk! File reference is
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT817/files/817cat.gif.
30/01/01
CAT CONTROL SOFTWARE
What software is available to operate the FT-817 via the CAT port? Can the
memories be managed with this software?
YES. Several programs will soon be announced. G4HFQ just announced that FTBasic has
been enhanced to provide management of the 200 memories in the FT-817. The first Beta
release is available at http://www.bob.freeth.dial.pipex.com/polarplot/download.shtml. Look
for FTB144B7EX.EXE. You must already have a 'full package' version of FTBasic installed.
CLONE
What is the CLONE speed for the FT-817? Can it be adjusted?
G4HFQ reports that the clone speed for the FT-817 is fixed internally at 9600,N,8,2. It can
not be adjusted.
28/04/01
CODE PRACTICE
The manual for the FT-817 explains how to use the radio for cw sending off the air
using a straight key. Can this feature be used with an iambic keyer as well?
W4RK comments that "I use a Logi-Key iambic keyer with my FT-817 when I'm in the
hamshack and not in the field. Just plug in the keyer output cable to the FT-817 key jack,
turn off the KYR flag and you're done. If you want to practice, also turn off the BK IN flag
and you get the rig's sidetone, but no RF. (You'll need to be in CW or CWR mode) You can
do the same thing with the FT-817's internal iambic keyer for practice. In this case turn ON
the KYR flag, plug your iambic paddles into the 817's key jack on the rear and leave the
BK IN flag OFF. If you're in CW or CWR mode, you'll get the sidetone."
11/04/01