Setting up the Yaesu FT-817ND QRP Ham Radio for great QRP operation ?

[@TonyM7CVK]

Only started my journey in this hobby in January 22 I use the FT818nd I have had a fantastic year so far I can’t believe that with the 6W output I have spoken around the world on a less than perfect antenna, learning something new every time I use the radio. Thank you for your videos that are very useful M7CVK Tony

[@Q26Video]

Glad you are finding the videos useful Tony - thanks for your feedback and keep having fun with your QRP 73 Mort G4BSK

[@ryany4326]

Yeah the bands are on fire. Don’t expect the same result in 5 years at the solar minimum

[@k6kwi]

I have had my FT-817nd for a number of years and have made numerous global contacts using, it’s a fabulous radio! Having said that I learned so much from this video. Thank you very much for sharing!!

[@Q26Video]

I'm pleased you found it helpful, thanks for your feedback - 73 from Mort/G4BSK

[@georgwor8955]

Dear Mortimer, thank you VERY much for this calm and detailed explaination of the FT-817 transciever. Nowadays, I am only a CB operator who all of a sudden discovered this Hobby again. IT was some 30 years ago when I hat my first CB experiences as a child. I have always been fascinated by using radios, knowing that the result is not always predicatble and a bit like fishing. You try it, you fail. You get helpful Tips and learn about how to get better. And the erst is: time, place, circumstances. I love that idea. I meanwhile bought a FT-817 and prepare for the HAM-licence. Impressive, how much options and possibilities are built in such a small portable device. But all the knobs, switches and menues are really not self-expaining. I am very thankful for your step-by-step go through and Understand my transciever much better now. Especially "finding" the right setting of per-amp (or no per-amp), ATT and RF-gain to get the FT-817 more silent and the signal I am listening clear helped a LOT to Understand the options and possibilities. Again, thank you very much for your video! 73 from Germany!

[@Q26Video]

Thank you for your kind words - I am very pleased that you found my video helpful and hope you achieve your license soon! Have fun with your FT817, 73 from Mortimer / G4BSK

[@BrookTaylor-x6e]

Ok after watching your video, I picked up a used Yaesu FT 817 ND very cheep it was stored along with other ham gear under the house in a box for about ten years. I cleaned it up put in fresh batteries and it turned on. Now working on figuring the radio out, its been a while but Im getting back into ham radio again. Next upgrade my license. Thanks

[@Q26Video]

Great to hear, hope it all goes well and I'm glad you liked the videos...73 from Mort/G4BSK

[@lichtbild2740]

Excellent ! Exactly what I was looking for … Waiting for my 818 to show up at the door delivered by postman. Thx for sharing

[@Q26Video]

Enjoy!

[@cioiart1]

Thank you very much for this wonderful presentation of this rig. I started recently as a HAM radio operator and I purchased a ft-818. I love this radio and had some good FT8 QSOs with it. I learned a lot of important settings from your video. 73, HB3XBP

[@Q26Video]

Thank you very much - I'm pleased you found the videos helpful, that's why I make them! Best 73 from Mort / G4BSK

[@RadioExpeditionProject]

Great radio! I have the FT-818. 🏆🤝🏽

[@trig6712]

From Experience this is an /truly excellent Radio GM4NNC..I have ..Worked All Continents WAC with 5 Watts or less using my home made my wire aerials

[@julias-shed]

Thanks for sharing your experience this will be really helpful setting up my 818 😀

[@Q26Video]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

This channel is now my main reference to operate and learn how to use my FT-817ND. Though it came almos new in the box, I am its third owner. The first owner was British and he unlocked it, maybe because he wanted to use the 60m band. Thanks a lot!

[@Q26Video]

Thank you - I'm pleased you found the videos helpful. 73 from Mortimer/G4BSK

[@lowkey-offgrid]

Thank You for your excellent videos

[@ai5dd]

Good show for getting back on the air. I'm a new ham, getting my ticket 2 years ago in April 2020. This radio is my favorite field radio, though I have the upgraded version, the FT-818 and I operate primarily via CW. I just find the CW is far more efficient than SSB Phone. I don't mess with digital that much except for Hellschreiber once in awhile. Subscribed, cheers 72/73 de AI5DD. **Edit** Yes your video helped me a lot, I will be setting my CW Delay to 400 or 450ms, I didn't realize the home button acted as a spot to match sidetone to the the frequency for zero beat. THANK YOU!!!

[@Q26Video]

Thanks for your feedback - I'm really pleased you found the videos helpful - CW QRP really is a great way to make contacts - have fun, Mort G4BSK

[@andrearota3925]

You are a life saver. I have trying to use my ft818 to make ssb contact with no success. I am going to check mic level…

[@Q26Video]

Hope it works out for you Andrea! Glad you liked the video. 73 from Mort G4BSK

[@k5rpb]

Fantastic video, Sir! I followed along with my own 817 and found this video easy to follow and duplicate with the same results. Made owning and operating this radio even more enjoyable. Thanks!

[@Q26Video]

Glad it helped!

[@MichaelLeo]

mine arrives in 2 days! thanks for this video!!

[@Q26Video]

Have fun with your FT817 ! 73 from Mort G4BSK

[@EA9ADD]

Thanks a lot! I got that radio and It was very useful!

[@steverose1]

Brilliant video. Thank you so much. Your style of presentation is superb and this video has helped me set up my 818.

[@Q26Video]

Glad you found it helpful, Steve. Thank you and 73 from Mort/G4BSK

[@lisapocalypse]

I've also taken a 40 year break from being on the air, especially HF. I'm just getting back into it now, and I have an FT817ND. Thank you for this wonderful video! It's very helpful!

[@Q26Video]

Thanks Lisa. That's great to hear. For me it's been like arriving in a time machine! Have fun with your amateur radio! 73 from Mort G4BSK

[@Falco45able]

Thank you, and thanks for taking the time! 😉

[@bill-2018]

Very informative. IPO = preamplifier. For a cheap c.w. filter I tried a single HC6U 455 kHz xtal, it's o.k. so I soldered it in. I got my 817ND in 2017. Love it. A lot of features I don't need, just wish the readout was not coloured but white as I'm sure it would be easier to read. About six times smaller than my h/b one (very basic) and got it because of high QRM from broadband below 17 MHz so I got it to go portable. G4GHB.

[@cwhamradio3515]

Thank you for making this video, it has been a huge help. I plan on a POTA activation with it soon.

[@Q26Video]

Thanks for your feedback - I'm glad the video was helpful. Have fun with your POTA ! 73 from Mort G4BSK

[@jowee1987]

You sir are an absolute legend!! I've recently passed my foundation licence and my dad has gifted me one of these. I was a little daunted by some of the features of this radio, until now I've only had a few fm handhelds. All these different modes to try and all the different features and settings was crazy but watching this video, game changer This video was exactly what I needed to find 😊 Everything is extremely well explained, clear and concise and easy to understand. Thank you so much for making it kind regards M7YOD

[@Q26Video]

Glad to know you found the video helpful - well done on getting your license and I hope you have lots of fun with your new transceiver. 73 from Mort / G4BSK

[@jowee1987]

@@Q26Video thank you kindly, I'm in your area so hopefully I'll hear you on the air waves and I'll say hi 👋

[@KG5IF]

Thank you for making this video on the ft817. I have the 817 and I had missed the spot feature on the radio really really nice to know. I hope to catch you on the band. 73s Rich KG5IF

[@Q26Video]

Thanks Rich - glad it was helpful - have fun with your 817! 73 from Mort G4BSK

[@alannorthdevonuk763]

This video came at just about the right time thank you. I have been away from Ham radio for about four years and have just started to get interested again, after reading a book about a ship's radio officer in the 1950s to 1960 and the training. This spurred me on to learning morse code, and now on day ten I'm learning to copy - learning the letters and numbers and some punctuation only took four days but the real work I found is tuning my brain to the rhythm. At the weekend I got my 817ND out and it's working fine but my display shows M Tune. I now know why, so thank you. I have just received my morse key from CW Morse and some legs for the 817. I have also ordered a (tr) uSDR transceiver. Getting back has turned out a bit expensive but enjoying the hobby again and looking forward to getting out QRPing in a few months once I'm Morse literate. Look forward to other videos.

[@Q26Video]

That's great to hear, Alan - I'm glad the video was useful and I hope you have a lot of fun getting back to amateur radio. CW opens up a whole new world and QRP CW is even more exciting! 73 Mort/G4BSK

[@carlo_geiss]

i like your nice clear english voice and your xalm speaking ...

[@Q26Video]

Thank you for your kind words and I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. Best wishes, Mort / G4BSK

[@Marty48034]

Nicely done sir. I am quite new to HAM and studying for my General in the US (to get to HF). I picked up an 817 today at a swap. My plan is to have it as my backup once my 891 gets here. I'm quite excited to flesh it all out. Thank you for the intro.

[@Q26Video]

Thanks Marty - I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with your 817 as well as your other radios - 73 from Mort G4BSK

[@ivandubinsky1857]

The '817ND is a fantastic radio. I'll never part with mine. The more you use it, the more you'll come to appreciate its many capabilities.

[@Radio48]

excellent work , I just got the 818 nd and love it . Your video was very help full. 73 ... W5XCW

[@Q26Video]

Glad you found the videos helpful - thanks - have fun with your 818! 73 Mort G4BSK

[@rodmurrayVA3MZD]

I have to say, when I first started watching this I found it somewhat dry, but after watching all the way through, I could have saved myself hours reading and searching through the manual of my FT-818 if I'd had your video as a reference! You did make the best little intro video to these Yaesu radios! thx! 73

[@rodmurrayVA3MZD]

I will add that with the addition of a Digirig, the 817/818 make excellent portable FT8 capable radios!

[@Q26Video]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed the video ! Mort/G4BSK

[@nicolasthorpe9385]

Thank you for this really useful introduction to setting up the 817.

[@Q26Video]

Thanks Nicolas - I'm glad it was helpful. 73 Mort/G4BSK

[@aceventuraaceventura2003]

FT817ND is a Swiss Army knife of transceivers. You don't need many radios, just 1 radio such as 817 or maybe even Icom IC703 QRP. If you want more power, just hook up a HF amp. I use Tokyo Hy-Power 45B amp inline to help me with contacts when operating from a base station. For SOTA/POTA activations, I just use it with my trusty LDG Z817 tuner. Will never sell mine for anything else and any additional bells and whistles with a more expensive rigs are very marginal.

[@bartsta603]

TU VY nice introducing. bama key . 73

[@HAMRADIO_QRP_and_more]

Thanks a lot for this very interesting and helpful video. I had this rig for nearly 25 years now, but I have to admit that your excellent video gave me some new ideas regarding the settings. Best 73 from Germany! Mike DL1BJW

[@Q26Video]

That's great to hear Mike, thanks so much for your feedback - much more fun with your radio ahead! 73 from Mort G4BSK

[@carl-gunnarhillefors7612]

EXTREMELY WELL CONSTRUCTED AND DESIGNED! YAESU HAS DONE VERY WELL! BY THOUROUGHLY READING THE MANUAL YOU W I L L MASTER THIS LITTLE WONDERRADIO!

[@Q26Video]

Glad you like it!

[@tav9755]

Hello Mortimer, thanks for this informative video. You are absolutely right. It is a nice kit and I purchased mine earlier this year as my first and only radio. Its features are amazing and yes, it may look a little old fashion but it has all features that I need and I like the portability. I only wished you made this video earlier since I learned to operate it the hard way myself.But thats not your fault. But one thing was new even to me and I will try it out myself which is the mic volume. Thanks again and keep up your excellent work. 73 DD1TA

[@Q26Video]

Many thanks for your feedback and I'm glad you found the video helpful - hope to make a QSO sometime (I start every session with a listen around 14060mHz) - 73 Mort/G4BSK

[@gewglesux]

Top Bloke! Thanks for the video.... great help! Cheers

[@Q26Video]

Glad you found it helpful, have fun with your 817! 73 from Mort/G4BSK

[@nbookie]

Earned another like! KC8RCF Birmingham Al (U.S.).

[@dennisjoiner3717]

Great video! I really enjoyed your walk through. I have an 817 or 817ND can't remember. I bought it used. I need to go through it's menus and check the settings to see if I can improve anything. My family bought me a used IC-705 last August for my birthday so I haven't used the 817 or my mcHF transceiver since. Thanks

[@Q26Video]

Glad you liked the video, Dennis, thank you - have fun with all your radios! 73 from Mort / G4BSK

[@mikemiles3068]

Very nice video and I just came back two years ago to Amateur Radio after a twenty year absence and I have chosen the FT 891 but look for a FT 818. 73 KV5P

[@Q26Video]

Glad you enjoyed it Mike - isn't it amazing to come back after a long gap! So much has changed and it's great fun to get back into it...73 from Mort/G4BSK

[@JDS11ify]

Good video. I have had my FT-818 for about a year and am finally focusing more on QRP with DIY antennas. I have the Windcamp battery which beats the provided battery pack and I have a 9 AH lithium battery. I might have misunderstood but my take is the front antenna (BNC) connector is for VHF/UHF frequencies. 50mhz is optional, front or rear with the supplied rubber duckie and HF through the rear connector. BTW ... I'm in Canada so my FT-818 may be set up differently than a European one. Good tips regarding the mic gain, and others. Cheers, VE3PUH. 73

[@Q26Video]

Thanks for your feedback - glad you found the video helpful. I think the default is as you have described with the antennas, but it can be changed. 73 from Mort/G4BSK

[@mikemkx4598]

What a great video ! thanks for taking the time to do this ! 73 Mike VE3MKX

[@Q26Video]

Glad you enjoyed it Mike - thanks for your feedback - 73 Mort/G4BSK

[@ds4rxg]

Thank you for your video. 😊

[@Q26Video]

Glad you enjoyed it, 73 from Mort / G4BSK

[@stefan2907]

Well explained, many thx! looking forward to the next part.

[@Q26Video]

Thanks so much - glad you found it helpful 73 Mort/G4BSK

[@glenhoff1443]

Sadly I hear this radio classic is being discontinued now. Keep hold of these and buy your accessories now. Great radio!

[@bernardrhead4689]

Is that a Bamatech TP-111 I spotted in the CW section? Very informative videos. The QCX series was excellent ... thanks.

[@Q26Video]

Yes indeed it is - my first paddle and I'm very pleased with it! Glad you liked the videos, thanks for your feedback, 73 Mort/G4BSK

[@ivandubinsky1857]

Tip: Change the display colour to amber...much better contrast and easier on the eyes. Ivan VE7IVN

[@monolitesounds]

great video

[@BrookTaylor-x6e]

excellent video on the Yaesu FT 817ND, thank you. ke6otk

[@Q26Video]

Glad you liked it!

[@alvarogaitan2529]

wow great video my friend 73 from kb2uew

[@Q26Video]

Thank you Alvaro - glad you liked it! Mort/G4BSK

[@reparadiohifivintage]

Vídeo good

[@johnflowers1976]

Thank you for the video, I have an 817 and really ought to update the battery pack and use it more often. Have you joined the GQRP club? 73 G0JLF

[@Q26Video]

Thanks John - yes indeed, I'm pleased to be a member of the G QRP club now! Have fun with your 817. 73 from Mort/G4BSK

[@ryany4326]

Yes In a few years you’ll need 1000 watts and a beam to do the same thing

[@willian.direction6740]

My FT817 has become a portable SSB/CW/Data mode rig. Adding a SCU17 to my kit makes it a great rig for digital modes as well. Thanks for the set up video I will change my breakin menu too next time I use it on CW. regards vk5cz ..

[@Q26Video]

Thanks, that's very interesting Willian - glad you found the video useful too, 73 Mort/G4BSK