Peter DL6PL
The FT-817ND got some upgrades: A PowerPole adapter on the back, side rails, a 3 Ah battery and a hatch to charge the battery more easily.
Now I just need some time to spare and a little bit nicer weather. #hamradio
Oct 28 at 5:55pmWeb
Show threadDO8PGG ☑️Oct 28

And in the future, replace the PL socket with an N socket :-)

(I did this on a Retevis RT95...)

@DL6PL

Show threadPeter DL6PLOct 28
@do8pgg I am already using too much PL-259 when it comes to HF, I think it's too late to move 😃
Show threadMinzemitzimtOct 28
@do8pgg @DL6PL
There‘s an antenna connector on the back as well? 😮😆
Show threadBen BrunzelOct 28

@DL6PL That's cool! I was not aware of the charging bay.
now I also gotta share 🤭 I too got some rails (only in the front) and a 3D printed #PowerPole mod for the #ft818

#amateurRadio #hamRadio #vhf #uhf #shortwave #draussenfunker #darc

Show threadBen BrunzelOct 28
@DL6PL have you already tested the battery? How long do you think it'll last? Whole day of congress? 🙃
Show threadPeter DL6PLOct 28
@asciijungle I had no time for a test yet. Maybe on the 31st, lets see!
Show threadPeter DL6PLOct 28
@asciijungle Nice! 😍
Show threadKM7CDCOct 29
@asciijungle @DL6PL I would love to find a 817 or 818. I bought a 817 replacement BNC 6m/2m/70cm three piece antenna for my VX-6R, to better pick up 6m signals but haven't heard much here yet.
Show threadPeter DL6PLOct 29
@KM7CDC @asciijungle It's a great rig. I bought an unused one from a silent key's collection and I really like it. Luckily it's very popular, so there are still lots of offers listed on the used market
Show threadChrisOct 29
@DL6PL but is it the enhanced hd-edition?
Show threadPeter DL6PLOct 29
@DH5NN It's the unique limited PL edition 😀