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FT817 – Activating a Repeater on VHF or UHF on a window ledge !

Published January 4, 2026 by cees

After QRP HF success, I tried my FT817 on VHF and activated a Repeater for the first time in many years…here’s how it happened.

Channel: Q26
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfCbMwShcAg
Published: March 9, 2023

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QRP CW POTA Activation with FT-817ND & Chelegance MC-750 (K-4451)

Published December 28, 2025 by cees

Yaesu FT-817 with the Chelegance MC-750 vertical antenna for a fantastic POTA kit! Activated on 40 meters and 20 meters, for a …

Channel: Aaron Bowman – W4ARB
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2CZMvM_VUw
Published: March 28, 2023

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Installing a Sotabeams Lazerbeam Filter in a Yaesu FT-817ND QRP Ham Radio

Published December 17, 2025 by cees

I’m installing a Sotabeams Lazerbeam Filter in my classic Yaesu FT-817 ND – follow along as it’s fitted and tested in this classic …

Channel: Q26
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wboJbVmMzo
Published: October 14, 2022

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Setting up the Yaesu FT-817ND QRP Ham Radio for great QRP operation ?

Published December 16, 2025 by cees

My classic Yaesu FT-817 ND was scrambled – follow along as I figure out the menus and options with examples and tips… Scroll …

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