Yaesu VX-7R transmit problems when in dual band mode. Intermittent audio while transmitting.
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Demonstrating some of the CW features that differ from the Icom 706. I forgot to include the CW pitch adjustment. It It differs from the 706 in that it’s not a linear adjustment. The options are 400, 500, 600, 700 or 800 hz. I like it about 500 and that’s where it’s set in the video. This radio will transmit a very loud rushing air sound when you key the mic in SSB. I was getting reports that my snap on choke helped and engaging the DSP filters seemed to take most of it out. I used a monitor radio the other day and it’s still pretty bad. I’m going to call Yaesu about it because it’s REALLY BAD! I also put a RF choke on the HF feedline into the back of the radio and that didn’t help at all. PS, I was wrong about the CW Auto feature. That controls whether the the key jack is enabled or disabled in SSB or FM modes. Show romanization وأرى أن هذا هو يوم 3tv العربية. مرحبا إلى أي من اخوتي في الشرق الأوسط. انها كل العالم
Very nice video ..
Tomorrow I am get my new FT-857D
This TCVR be next to my FT-2000 and FT-1000MP..I use for 2m and 0.70cm work (also for Field Day)
Tnx for nice menu demonstration!!
73 de Eric S58F
Great quality video there
One day I hope to be as good as that on the key!
73 and good DX
M6RKY
You will Marky lol
Just looked at this video myself. I have an 857.
73 DE M0SAZ
My ham is always on 155.150.00, check me out.
The FT-857D is indeed a surprisingly good CW rig, but be sure you buy the one of the optional CW filters when you buy the rig.
Nice video.
I’m looking to buy an 857D soon, did you ever get the problem with the SSB air whoosh sound resolved? Is this a characteristic of this rig?
The guy I bought the rig from was a Ham and he modified it to TX everywhere. I’m thinking the rushing air noise on SSB TX is because he screwed something up. If I kick in all the DSP 80% of the problem is solved but the RX is unpleasant to listen to with all the digital filtering.
– thanks for the info – looks like a really nice radio, can’t wait to get mine!
Great demonstration and great OM ( AB7TU) .
Trad. CW at 25 wpm : THAT IS ABT THE STORY FRM HR OM ES YL SO TNX FER WATCHING CUL 73 DE AB7TU NW PORTLAND … OR … 73 SK …
Vy fine es cuagn frm a SWL
Thanks Joe. You have better CW skills than most Hams. Best 73 and happy holidays to you and yours.
NIce rig, hope to have one soon myself. Congrats! and thanks for the demo
Nice video. BG3EZS
Can you share with me how you hooked up the KEY? I’ve plugged in my key and I hear a tone but I CAN’T TRANSMIT…does not transmit.. THanks for a good video!
From the “J” quick menu, you will see, spot / bk / kyr. The bk can be toggled on and off by pushing the button below the bk icon. I don’t have the manual handy but the CW operation should be explained pretty well in there. Good luck OM.
Got it. Was unfamiliar with “BK” meaning. …thanks!
Will this hit all amateur bands?
MF LF?
Sorry if that’s a dumb question I’m learning.
What is the brand/model of the analog cross-needle SWR/Watt-meter you are using, shown immediately to the left of your rig?
It’s a Daiwa CN465M, VHF UHF.
can you program frequency and tag frequency too
you can name any memory channel then toggle back and forth to see the frequency or name tag? IIRC. I’ve barely touched this rig in the last couple years. 🙁
iam thacking this radio and do it have 11 meter
The guy I got the radio from did the transmit everywhere mod and it messed up the SSB modulation. I mainly operate CW so this isn’t a big problem for me. If you want CB you would be wasting your money getting this rig unless your goal is to impress your friends with the name and model of radio you’re using.
Also with the menu based control, for some Good Buddies it’s too complicated to figure out how to operate the radio!!!!
i dont have andy room in my car and ft-857D have faceplate so can put it andy
here
Thanks for this information
I will tell Santa not to bring me a Yaesu this year
K6OFE