Yaesu FT-817 | FT-817ND | Understanding Power Level Indicators

[@26CW128Jake]

Not even a year ago you just passed 100 subs, now you're on 500! Great start to the new year chap!

[@OntheMicwithMike]

Thank you Jake, appreciate it mate. All the best for the new year 👍🏻

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

Excellent. Demystifying a wacky way of expressing power output. Thanks

[@timg5tm941]

500 subs well done mate! Nice video 73

[@OntheMicwithMike]

Thank you Tim, much appreciated. 73 mate.

[@ki6lkp]

Excellent and easy to understand explanation of how to set transmit power. The manual does not do a good job to describe this function.

[@DJBlackhawk]

Great video to the point, this is much easier to share then explaining every time. Even when people read the manual they miss understand this. Thanks and 73 DE KK4MND

[@OntheMicwithMike]

Many thanks, 73 stay safe de M7MMC

[@KX4UL]

Very good explanation. The power setting are indeed confusing on the FT-817/nd. 73 OM!

[@garys4756]

I currently using a ft 70D as I'm new to Ham radio but seriously thinking about one of these,when they're in stock

[@OntheMicwithMike]

I bought mine soon after passing my foundation a few years ago. I would never part with it now, such a wonderful little radio. Especially paired with the wind camp battery kit, probably one of the best upgrades you can give the 817.

[@Hawgfrog]

Thanks for this. I was confused about this as well.

[@tav9755]

Very useful. Manual is very confusing in this regard. Had not much contacts on portable QRP. maybe I know the reason now. 73 de DD1TA

[@OntheMicwithMike]

If you can use external power rather than a built in battery you will certainly have more luck. I found using the built in battery I was only pushing out 2.5-3 watts.

[@tav9755]

@@OntheMicwithMike which is why I mailordered a nice lifepo4 6Ah Battery TODAY.

[@OntheMicwithMike]

@@tav9755 excellent! enjoy 73'

[@tropenband]

But what does it when the L3 is blinking while on external power and the radio is set to full power?

[@frankartieta4887]

I ashamed to admit but I have trouble when I do read the manual ! Much nicer to read and watch a demonstration ! TNX

[@Albert-zf8ct]

Thx Mike - is this equally valid when on the 2mtr band?

[@OntheMicwithMike]

I believe so, yes.

[@motorcityman8982]

Yes it was very helpful. Thank you!

[@n1kkri]

Did you measure the power output at 11 volts with the power setting blinking like you described?

[@OntheMicwithMike]

I’ve since sold on the FT-817. However I do remember on battery power it didn’t do anymore than 3.5/4 watts fully charged and more than likely was doing far less as the voltage dropped.

[@lesb6542]

Thank you Just got a 818 G4JDC

[@OntheMicwithMike]

Great little radios indeed! Many thanks 73.

[@sokotofumikomi]

Thx,wondered how to reduce power!

[@alvarogaitan2529]

thanks Great job 73 from kb2uew

[@bobcharriott]

Cheers Mike

[@mw7gwr580]

How long have you had it lasting on full power on HF SSB on its internal batts roughly Mike?

[@OntheMicwithMike]

I gave the battery pack away from new to a friend when I got it. Never bothered but using the Windcamp battery kit I’ve had it running most of an afternoon with regular contacts and transmitting but I’ve never really took notice of how long to be honest.

[@karlng2691]

How’s that wonderloop? Do you mind maybe making a review on it?

[@OntheMicwithMike]

Done a little review and demonstration which is online now, it's the latest video :) 73'

[@larspregge6420]

btw. with powerplug connected, without external powersource, you will get full power with internal batteries

[@OleksiiB156]

What is an interesting stuff on BNC socket?

[@OntheMicwithMike]

It's a cover :)

[@robertmitchum2972]

One should be aware that the FT-817 is limited to 1.5 watts in the AM mode. The indicator still works the same but High is 1.5, and Low is 0.5 of a watt...

[@onmolder]

Tnx 73

[@radio2lo]

Mike, that was useful. Now where is my magnifying glass !! 73 Chris G3XVL/P

[@johnham9256]

Remember R T F M....HI