chandom
join:2001-05-23
Tallahassee, FL
| Something I've been meaning to post...
My new -toy- |
Purchased it as part of a kit from a local Ham whom was getting rid of it due to cut back in hours at work.
The kit was as followed:
Yaesu FT-897D with the "internal" power supply (FP-30).
Software plus CAT cable
LDG AT-897 Tuner
LDG Meter
Plus, a Pelican case for the transceiver setup.
Buddipole Deluxe system
A very nice grab and go kit.
Would have never discovered the offering had I not been on Craigslist of all places at one in the morning.
I haven't had much of a chance to really start using it. Been trying out for an hour or so every night I get a chance too.
Don't have any permanent antennas yet. So when I do have the opportunity I'm using it with the Buddipole.
SignaLink was to satisfy my desire interest with digital forms. Main reason for the purchase it the netbook I own only has one audio port. Either mic or speakers, not both. |
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drjim
Premium,MVM
join:2000-06-13
Torrance, CA
clubs: | Nice rig!
I've got a BuddiPole I use with my Elecraft K2. Great antenna system. I've used in both dipole and vertical configurations, and it always amazes me how well it works.
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Ascent
Just to live one day, in those shoes.
Premium
join:2004-11-16
Pattonsburg, MO
clubs:  | reply to chandom
Thats a nice looking set up, should be a lot of fun! |
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IPingUPing
N4BFR
Premium
join:2002-08-30
Smyrna, GA
clubs:
| I also have the 897 with the AT-97 Tuner. I like the look of that external meter, I may need to pick one up at the Stone Mountain Hamfest next weekend.
As a former broadcaster, I am a little obsessed with microphones, so I have added the MD-200 to this rig. Since my shack is in my great room and also doubles as my a desk when I work at home, it's a cool addition in my mind. |
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GeekNJ
Premium
join:2000-09-23
Waldwick, NJ
| reply to chandom
Looks sharp! I see you have the SignaLink USB there too though you didn't mention it. What software are you running for rig control and digital modes? I used Ham Radio Deluxe and DM780 (part of HRD) for day to day logging and digital modes and N1MM/MMTTY for contesting.
I use the SignaLink USB for casual digital modes but my radio (Kenwood TS-2000) has good RTTY filters but I need to be in FSK mode which the SignaLink doesn't support so I use a homemade custom cable for FSK.
Enjoy!
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chandom
join:2001-05-23
Tallahassee, FL
| Using the same software as you are, HRD and DM780. One minor quirk with DM780 in Windows 7 is it has to be set to run with admin privileges for the first use. After that all is fine.
The SinaLink was a purchase after the initial setup and make a comment in the last line. |
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mitchell
join:2002-06-21
Darlington, SC | reply to chandom
Great looking station. I have the 897 also and you'll love it.. |
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Waldothe3rd
Premium
join:2009-02-16
Sun N Sand | reply to chandom
While y'all are admiring the ray-dee-o, I'll ask the OP to pass the Ass-Kickin peanuts (in the upper left corner of the pic). It's all where you place your priorities I guess... |
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chandom
join:2001-05-23
Tallahassee, FL
| said by Waldothe3rd  :While y'all are admiring the ray-dee-o, I'll ask the OP to pass the Ass-Kickin peanuts (in the upper left corner of the pic). It's all where you place your priorities I guess... That can has been sitting there, empty, for at least 3 years. Them were good peanuts.
If I had some, I'll be more than happy to pass them. |
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The Folsom
Kindly Shut Your Noise Hole.
Premium
join:2003-01-31
Yucaipa, CA | reply to chandom
Sweet.
I'd rig it.  |
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The Folsom
Kindly Shut Your Noise Hole.
Premium
join:2003-01-31
Yucaipa, CA
 ·Verizon FIOS
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said by chandom :said by Waldothe3rd :While y'all are admiring the ray-dee-o, I'll ask the OP to pass the Ass-Kickin peanuts (in the upper left corner of the pic). It's all where you place your priorities I guess... That can has been sitting there, empty, for at least 3 years. Them were good peanuts. If I had some, I'll be more than happy to pass them. Clean your shack once in a while, OM.
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