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The
world's first self-contained, battery-powered,
Multi-mode Portable Transceiver covering the HF, VHF,
and UHF bands!
For
more than four decades, Yaesu has been a world leader in
the design and manufacture of high-performance
multi-mode base station and mobile transceivers, as well
as FM handhelds. Now Yaesu breaks new ground with the
introduction of the FT-817: the world's first HF/VHF/UHF
self-contained battery-powered Multi-mode Portable
Transceiver. Providing up to five watts of power output,
the FT-817 is designed for operation on the 160-10 meter
HF bands, plus the 6 meter, 2 meter, and 70 cm bands.
Whether your preferred operating mode is SSB, CW, AM,
FM, Packet, or SSB-based Digital modes like PSK31, the
FT-817 is ready to join you on your next hiking,
camping, or search-and-rescue adventure!
Compact
design yields up to 5 Watts, and versatile selection of
power sources provides DX adventure at home or away!
Despite
its incredibly small size (5.3" x 1.5" x
6.5" WHD) and light weight (under 2 pounds), the
FT-817 delivers big performance! Its next-generation all
band power amplifier utilizes push-pull 2SK2975 MOS FETs
to provide 5 Watts of power (AM: 1.5W carrier) on the
160-2 meter bands, plus 70 cm (13.8V DC input). You can
choose from four power levels, too: 5/2.2/1/0.5 W. Ready
to operate from 8 "AA" alkaline cells, the
FT-817 may also be powered from an external 13.8 Volt DC
source, or from the optional FNB-72 Ni-Cd Battery Pack.
When using the FNB-72, the FT-817 automatically sets
itself to a power level of 2.5 Watts, to conserve power,
but you can easily switch to the 5-Watt level, if you
like.
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GET
BASE STATION PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR BACKPACK OR
CAMP TABLE!
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"BIG
RADIO" FEATURES FROM
ULTRA-COMPACT PACKAGE!
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IF Shift -For reduction of
adjacent-frequency interference.
IF Noise Blanker
- For reduction of ignition and other
impulse-type noise.
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization)-
Bypasses RX Preamp on HF/50 MHz for
improved performance during strong-
signal conditions.
ATT (Front End Attenuator) - For more
pleasant reception of very strong signals.
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE
COLLINS (R) MECHANICAL FILTER OPTIONS!
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An
optional filter slot is provided in the FT-817,
allowing the owner to install one of two
available ten-pole Collins (R) Mechanical
Filters. For CW operation, choose the YF-122C
(500 Hz bandwidth), or for very natural-sounding
SSB select the YF-122S (2.3 kHz bandwidth).
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EASY
TUNING VIA MAIN
DIAL
AND "SELECT" KNOB!
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The
power of microprocessor control brings you
mode-selectable tuning steps as fine as 10 Hz
for the Main Dial (SSB/CW), and quick-tuning
steps of 1/2.5/5 kHz using the SELECT knob. Via
Menu, you can disable the Main Dial on AM and
FM, for even-frequency navigation, or the Main
Dial may be activated for tuning in 100 Hz
steps. Pressing the microphone's [FST] key
doubles the SELECT knob tuning rate, and
multiplies the Main Dial's tuning rate by a
factor of 10. And if you press the SELECT knob
first, you can fly across the band in 1 MHz
steps!
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MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROL KEYS
FOR EASY FEATURE ACCESS!
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For
quick and efficient access to the many
high-performance features of the FT-817, the
SELECT knob teams up with the [A] [B] [C] keys
to provide a "miniature front panel"
for ease of operation. There also is a
convenient "Menu" mode, providing
customization of a number of "set and
forget" operating functions.
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WIDE
RECEIVER
FREQUENCY COVERAGE!
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Enjoy
shortwave and FM broadcasts, public safety
communications, and airband calls thanks to the
extended frequency coverage of the FT-817, which
includes reception on 100 kHz~ 56 MHz, 76 ~ 108
MHz (W-FM only), 108 ~ 154 MHz, and 420 ~ 470
MHz!
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TWO
ANTENNA CONNECTORS FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION!
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The
front panel includes a convenient BNC connector
for attachment of a whip or VHF/UHF rubber flex
antenna (supplied). The rear panel includes a
type "M" ("SO-239")
connector. As shipped from the factory, the BNC
jack is active on 50/144/430 MHz, while the
"M" connector is active on HF.
The
Menu system allows you to define which connector
will be selected for HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and
430 MHz, so if your VHF Yagi's feedline uses a
PL-259 connector, just use the Menu to select
the "Rear" connector on 144 MHz!
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VERSATILE,
EASY-TO-SEE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
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A
wealth of information is available on the front
panel:
When you have to be away from the radio for a
few minutes, but would like a visual indication
of activity while you're away, activate the
Spectrum Scope Monitor. The Spectrum Scope
Monitor
allows you to watch activity ±5 channels from
the current operating frequency.
The LCD illumination color may be set
to either Blue or Amber color, using
the Menu.
Watch for low battery trouble using the
Battery Voltage Meter display selection.
For ease of viewing while outdoors, you can
double the size of the frequency display.
 
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VERSATILE
OPERATING FEATURES FOR NO-COMPROMISE
PERFORMANCE
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Split-frequency operation using
VFO-A and VFO-B for DX pileups.
SSB TX and RX adjustment of carrier
insertion point, for customization of audio
response. RF GAIN control.
AGC FAST/SLOW/AUTO selection.
VOX T/R control. Modulation and SWR
indication on LCD. ±9.99 kHz Clarifier (R.I.T.).
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CW
PORTABLE OPERATION
HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER!
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CW "Semi Break-in," with T/R recovery
delay programmable from
10 ms ~ 2500 ms. At 10 ms setting, performance
emulates QSK operation.
CW Reverse: provides BFO injection from
LSB-side, instead of default USB-side.
CW Pitch Control: adjusts TX offset and
(identical) sidetone between 300 Hz and 1000 Hz
in 50 Hz steps; this allows precise spotting on
DX stations. Sidetone level is adjustable.
Built-in Electronic Keyer, with speed
adjustable between 4 WPM and 60 WPM, and Weight
(Dot:Dash Ratio) adjustable between 1:2.5 and
1:4.5.
For emergency use, the Menu allows you to set
up the Microphone's [UP] and [DWN] keys for
generation of "Dots" and
"Dashes" on CW!
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LEADING-EDGE
FEATURES THAT GET YOUR MESSAGE ACROSS!
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UNMATCHED
VERSATILITY
IN MEMORY OPERATIONS!
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Despite
its compact size, the FT-817 sports an
impressive array of Memory features. You get 200
"regular" memories which store
frequency and mode information, and each memory
may have an 8-character Alphanumeric
"Tag" (label) appended for quick
channel identification. What's more you get four
HOME Channels (one each for HF/50/144/430), a
pair of Band-Limit "PMS" memories
(M-PL/M-PU), a one-touch "Quick
Memory" channel for a favorite operating
frequency, and (for U.S. customers) access to
the "Alaska Emergency Channel" (5167.5
kHz), for a grand Memory Channel total of 208
channels! Ten Memory Groups are available
(holding up to 20 channels each), allowing you
to organize the 200 Memory Channels efficiently.
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RENOWNED
YAESU
SCANNING VERSATILITY!
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VFO Scan: Allows you to scan the band, looking
for activity. If a signal is heard, the scanner
will pause, resuming according to the preferred
method you set via Menu.
Memory Scan: Scan all the memories, or just
those in a Memory Group. You can also define
certain channels (such as beacons) to be
"skipped" during scanning, if you
like.
Programmable Memory Scan (PMS): A special
pair of memories may be used to set up band
scanning limits (so as to limit 144 MHz scanning
to the "FM" portion of the band, for
example).
Dual Watch: Lets you operate on one VFO,
while checking the other VFO every five seconds,
looking for activity.
Priority Channel: lets you operate on a
Memory Channel while checking Memory Channel 001
every five seconds.
Smart Search: Provides automatic loading of
up to 50 AM/FM frequencies, based on an activity
search of the current band. Perfect when
visiting a new city on a business trip!
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CTCSS/DCS
ESSENTIAL
OPERATING FEATURES
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50 CTCSS Tones are available for use
in either an Encode-only or Encode-Decode mode,
along with 104 DCS Encode/Decode control codes.
CTCSS and DCS information may be stored
independently on each Memory Channel. If you
don't know the other station's tone or digital
code, use the handy Tone Search or Code Search
features to track down the tone or code
automatically!
For Search-and-Rescue operations, the
Auto-Range Transponder System (ARTS) utilizes
the FM DCS code system in a polling mode,
allowing the base and portable station to know
when an "out of range" condition
exists. The portable station then knows to move
to a better location in order to re-establish
communications.
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PACKET
AND SSB-BASED DIGITAL MODES: READY FOR ACTION:
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For 1200 or 9600 bps VHF/UHF Packet work, a
convenient industry-standard mini-DIN connector
is provided, making interfacing quick and
efficient. Easy connections are also provided
for SSB-based Digital modes, and the Menu
includes custom setups for RTTY, PSK31 (USB and
LSB both supported), and two user-defined modes
(for SSTV, etc.). The optional 500 Hz CW filter
may be utilized during narrow-band Digital
operation.
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FM Wide/Narrow Deviation selection.
ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift).
APO (Automatic Power-Off).
TOT (TX Time-Out Timer).
CAT System Computer Control interface
(4800/9600/38400 bps).
Panel Key "Beep" frequency and level control.
Front Panel Key Lock mode (locks Dial only,
frequency-control keys
only, or all keys except
PWR and LOCK).
Independently-selectable channel steps for AM and FM. |
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SPECIFICATIONS
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| General |
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Frequency
Range : Receive:
Transmit :
(Amateur
bands only)
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100
kHz-30 MHz
50 MHz-54 MHz
76 MHz-108 MHz (WFM only) 87.5 MHz-108 MHz (EU)
108 MHz-154 MHz (USA)
144 MHz-148 (146) MHz (Other markets) 430 (420)
MHz-450 (440) MHz
160-6
Meters
2 Meters
70 Centimeters
5.1675 MHz Alaska Emergency Frequency (USA only)
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| Emission
Modes : |
A1
(CW), A3 (AM), A3J (LSB/USB), F3 (FM), F1 (9600
bps packet), F2 (1200 bps packet) |
| Synthesizer
Steps (Min.) : |
10
Hz (CW/SSB), 100 Hz (AM/FM) |
| Antenna
Impedance : |
50
Ohms, Unbalanced (Front: Type BNC, Rear: Type M)
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| Operating
Temperature Range : |
-10°
C to +60° C (+14° F to +140° F) |
| Frequency
Stability : |
±
4 ppm from 1 min. to 60 min. after power on. 25°
C: 1 ppm/hour |
| Supply
Voltage : |
Normal:
13.8 VDC ±15 %, Negative Ground
Operating: 8.0-16.0 V, Negative Ground
...................FBA-28
(w/8 "AA" Alkaline Cells): 12.0 V
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FNB-72 (Ni-Cd Battery Pack): 9.6 V (Option) |
| Current
Consumption : |
Squelched:
250 mA (Approx.)
Receive: 450 mA
Transmit: 2.0 A
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Size : |
5.31"
x 1.5" x 6.50" (135 (W) x 38 (H) x 165
(D) mm) |
| Weight
(Approx.) : |
1.17
kg (w/Alkaline battery, antenna, w/o Microphone) |
| Transmitter |
| RF
Power Output : |
5/2.5/1/0.5
W |
| Modulation
Types : |
SSB:
Balanced Modulator
AM: Early Stage (Low Level)
FM: Variable Reactance
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| FM
Maximum Deviation : |
±5
kHz (FM-N: ±2.5 kHz) |
| Spurious
Radiation : |
-50
dB (1.8-29.7 MHz) -60 dB (50/144/430 MHz) |
| Carrier
Suppression : |
>40
dB |
| Opposite
Sideband Suppression : |
>50
dB
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| SSB
Frequency Response : |
400
Hz-2600 Hz (-6 dB) |
| Microphone
Impedance : |
200-10k
Ohms (Nominal: 600 Ohms) |
| Receiver |
| Circuit
Type : |
Double-Conversion
Superheterodyne |
| Intermediate
Frequencies : |
1st
: 68.33 MHz (SSB/CW/AM/FM);10.7 MHz (WFM)
2nd:
455 kHz
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SSB/CW
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AM
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FM
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| 100
kHz-500 kHz |
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| 500
kHz-1.8 MHz |
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32
΅V
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| 1.8
MHz-28 MHz |
0.25
΅V
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2
΅V
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| 28
MHz-30 MHz |
0.25
΅V
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2
΅V
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0.5
΅V
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| 50
MHz-54 MHz |
0.2
΅V
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2
΅V
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0.32
΅V
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| 144/430
MHz |
0.25
΅V
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0.2
΅V
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ATT off, SSB/CW/AM = 10 dB S/N, FM = 12 dB
SINAD) |
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Squelch
Sensitivity
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SSB/CW/AM
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FM
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| 1.8
MHz-28 MHz |
2.5
΅V
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| 28
MHz-30 MHz |
2.5
΅V
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0.32
΅V
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| 50
MHz-54 MHz |
1
΅V
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0.2
΅V
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| 144/430
MHz |
0.5
΅V
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0.16
΅V
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ATT off) |
Image
Rejection :
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HF/50
MHz: 70 dB
144/430 MHz: 60 dB |
| IF
Rejection : |
60
dB |
| Selectivity
(-6/-60 dB) : |
SSB/CW:
2.2 kHz/4.5 kHz
AM: 6 kHz/20 kHz
FM: 15 kHz/30 kHz
FM-N: 9 kHz/25 kHz
SSB (option):2.3 kHz/4.7 kHz (-66 dB)
CW (option):500 Hz/2.0 kHz |
| AF
Output : |
1.0
W (8 Ohms, 10% THD or less) |
| AF
Output Impedance : |
4-16
Ohms |
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Accessories
& Options
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FNB-72
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NC-72B/C/U
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YF-122S
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YF-122C
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Ni-Cd
Battery Pack
(9.6 V, 1000 mAh)
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Ni-Cd
Battery Charger
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Collins
SSB Filter
(2.3/4.7 kHz: -6 /-66 dB)
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Collins
CW Filter
(500 Hz/2 kHz: -6 /-60 dB)
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TCXO-9
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MH-36E8J
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CT-62 |
CT-39A
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TCXO
Unit (±0.5 ppm)
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DTMF
Microphone
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CAT
Interface Cable
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Packet
Cable
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Supplied
Accessories
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MH-31A8J
Hand Microphone FBA-28 Battery Case (holds 8
"AA" size Alkaline cells [not
supplied])
YHA-63 Whip Antenna for 50/144/430 MHz
E-DC-6DC Cable Shoulder Strap |
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Specifications
subject to change without notice. Specifications
guaranteed only within Amateur bands. Frequency
range may be different in some countries. Some
accessories and/or options are standard in
certain areas. Check with your local Yaesu
dealer for specific details.
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This is one of the finest Compact ultralight transceivers that I have
used to date.
