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 radio…
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Yaesu FT-817 ND Series Filter Episode
This 5w QRP transceiver has been around for about 20 years but I've only just discovered it. I think it's brilliant and I want to share with you what I've found out about setting up and using the FT-817ND. In this video I take a look at the Sotabeams Lazerbeam filter, specially designed for this transceiver. I show how it's fitted and demonstrate how well it works.

00:00 Introduction
00:31 Opening the case
01:46 Removing the main PCB
04:57 Examining the PCB
05:23 Fitting the ceramic capacitors
07:29 Removing the tiny SMD capacitor
09:12 More connections
10:56 Putting the PCB back in the case
13:08 Connections to the filter pcb
13:55 Power up and test
14:37 Filtering real CW signals on 20 metres - awesome!

FT817 Video Series - 4 Videos
Keep a lookout for more videos in this series including these topics:

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

FT817 Power IN : Power OUT !?
   • FT817 Power IN : Power OUT !?  

Installing a Sotabeams Laserbeam Filter to the Yaesu FT-817ND
   • Installing a Sotabeams Lazerbeam Filt...  

FT817 Half Power !! Replacing the Finals - can it be fixed ?!
   • FT817 Half Power !! Replacing the Fin...  

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Links mentioned in the video:

Find out more and get your filter kit here:
https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/ft-817-fi...

Other great links:

My favourite morse paddle:
Bamatech TPIII Ultra Compact Twin Paddle:
https://www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/...

Tuning up your QCX+
   • Tuning up your QCX+  

Measuring RF Power
https://www.qrp-labs.com/qcxmini/rfpo...

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