The Yaesu FT-817 is one of the smallest MF/HF/VHF/UHF multimode general-coverage amateur radio transceivers. The set is built by the Japanese Vertex Standard Corporation and is sold under the Yaesu brand.[1][2] With internal battery pack, on board keyer, its all mode/all band capability and flexible antenna, the set is particularly well suited for portable use. The FT-817 is based on a similar circuit architecture as Yaesu's FT-857 and FT-897, so it is a compromise transceiver and incorporates its features to its low price ($670.- at its 2001 release).[3]
The upgraded FT-817(N)D was launched in 2004. The difference between the two models is the addition of 60 meter band coverage in 5 fixed channels (USA model only), other display lighting options, modifications in the RF stage, the included FNB-85 battery-pack and NC-72B charger.
The FT-817 is a QRP transceiver.[4]
The FT-817(N)D is no longer in production, and has been replaced by the FT-818, which improves on the previous model with an increase of RF output from 5 to 6 Watts, higher capacity battery and the inclusion of a TCXO for better frequency stability.[5] In December 2022 Yaesu announced they were also discontinuing production of the FT-818. [6]
- ^ Yaesu FT 817 http://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&encProdID=06014CD0AFA0702B25B12AB4DC9C0D27
- ^ Yaesu FT-817 Operating Manual
- ^ Testbericht Yaesu FT 817, Funkamateur http://www.funkamateur.de/testberichte.html?file=tl_files/downloads/testberichte/frei/FT-817_test.pdf
- ^ Review on eham http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1184
- ^ "Welcome to Yaesu.com". www.yaesu.com. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
- ^ Yaesu Update Dec 28th, 2022 - End of Production FTM-400 series and FT-818 series, retrieved 2022-12-30