Hello, AMSAT People!
Previously I have used an FT-897 and FT-817 with an Arrow to get on the birds.
I also used a Heil Traveler with this combination: the RJ-45 plugged into the FT-897, and the RCA plug in the FT-817.
The FT-897 was always for transmitting, and the FT-817 was always for receiving.
This has worked very well!
Recently I wanted to carry lighter equipment. So, I obtained a second FT-817. The idea is for it to replace the FT-897.
However!
Despite my best efforts, I cannot make the Heil work. It will not key the transmitter of either FT-817 unless the headset speakers are also connected to the same FT-817.
As well, one of my favorite features of the FT-897 was that it would send CW when in SSB mode using the up/down buttons on the Heil.
This does not work with the FT-817.
The stock Yaesu mic keys everything fine. It does not plug anything into the audio out jack.
Any experts have an idea what I mean ssed?
Many thanks!
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Bryan KL7CN/W6 bryan@kl7cn.net