I recently purchased the CHA HYBRID-MICRO and wanted to do a quick field test video of it in a nearby park. I am using a Yaesu FT-817ND and running 5 watts …

Today I tested Tim's (N9SAB) 20m dipole out in the field. I was pleased with how it handled and the results. I had a near perfect SWR on almost all of the band.

This was my very first time trying WSPR with my Yaesu FT-817ND! Thanks to Dave W4GSM for the cables and Julian OH8STN for posting a video on how to do …

I dug out my original Miracle Whip from 2004 or so. We have a peek inside of it, and I did a little demo and on air testing. Poor day for HF, you really need great …

Today on HamRadioComms I review the very nice Portable Zero Escort for the FT-817. This version has the stand and I give it thumbs up for quality and …

Just by adjusting the RF Gain and using the IPO function, you can dramatically increase receiving performance on the FT-817 – especially on the lower bands.

European stations received on my FT-817ND with indoor antenna: Wonder Wand Loop tuner / antenna. This was during the ARRL international DX contest …

Receiving state-side and DX stations on my Wonder Want Loop Antenna, FT-817ND. It's a busy ARRL International DX contest weekend. Equipment used are …

SP1B qso R5FU 1517 km 1KW vs 5 W.

FT-817 with 40m whip on camera tripod in the backyard. Unfortunately the band is dead this arvo, can't check the antenna on air at time of recording, maybe …

Wow. 20m pounding in on the balcony with the MFJ-1820T whip antenna on the wonderful 15 yr old trusty Yaesu FT-817.

An afternoon in the park operating SKCC WES with a "mini-hamstick" and a FT-817 with 2.5 W. It worked better than expected. It's worth trying.