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Rumour of a new Yaesu FT818 1.8 to 440 mhz rig possibly to be on show at tokyo ham fair august 2018
Imagine a SDR ft818 the size of the 817?
There is some stuff about it on the net if you dig deep
If it is real and not fake news, this could replace the FT817 that was released in 2001/2
Maybe on show at tokyo ham fair in august 2018 ?
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Have gander at
https://fccid.io/K6603770X30
Particularly :
https://fccid.io/K6603770X30/Test-Report...-1-3744335
It won't help if we DO get a segment in VK at 70MHz though...
"Frequency Range Rule Parts Line Entry
0.01-30 MHz 15B 1
50-54 MHz 15B 2
76-154 MHz 15B 3 *****************
420-470 MHz 15B 4"
The last I heard it would likely be down closer to 70 MHz.
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FT818 is real.
FCC type approval testing information can be found at
https://fccid.io/K6603770X30.
Some information is already available and the remainder has expected release dates.
Igor
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(15-02-2018, 09:53 AM)VK6ZFG Wrote: FT818 is real.
FCC type approval testing information can be found at https://fccid.io/K6603770X30.
Some information is already available and the remainder has expected release dates.
Igor
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"Does short-term confidentiality apply to this application?: Yes
If so, specify the short-term confidentiality release date (MM/DD/YYYY format): 08/06/2018
Note: If no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant."
The tokyo ham fair is in august 2018
The confidentially release date above maybe coincides with the ham fair in august .....as if it is on display , it will not be "confidential "any more...
The usa style date above indicates 6th august 2018
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Looks real to me now:
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/amateur-radio...d-8595.php
Use the drop down box above to reserve yours with a £25 deposit. Due April 2018.
We are pleased to announce the new HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Portable Transceiver - FT-818.The new FT-818 incorporates all the many basic and attractive features of the ever-popular FT-817ND while providing upgrades desired by many existing owners.
The FT-818 provides 6W of solid output power with external DC power source. The supplied Ni-MH battery pack (SBR-32MH) has been upgraded to now provide larger battery capacity - 9.6v/1900mAh. The recent launch of several new satellites is a certain indicator that the large global community of satellite enthusiasts are going to be a very delighted to learn that the FT-818 includes the build in TCXO-9 oscillator that gives the FT-818 fantastic frequency stability (+/-0.5ppm). 5Mhz band (WRC-15 frequency is also available on the new FT-818.
The FT-818 includes all the useful functions that are included in the FT-817ND: Dual VFO's, Split frequency operation; IF Shift; Clarifier "R.I.T"; IF Noise Blanker; RF Gain and Squelch control; IPO (Intercept Point Opimisation); AM Aircraft reception; AM and FM Broadcast reception; VOX; Built-in electronic keyer; Adjustable CW pitch; Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS); Built in CTCSS Encoder/Decoder; 208 memory channels with 10 memory groups; two antenna connectors; automatic power off (APO) and Time out Timer (TOT) functions; and so on.
Radio Features:
- Increased power output 6W(SSB, CW, FM) 2.0W(AM Carrier) *NEW!
- Improved frequency stability ±0.5 ppm : Built-in TCXO-9 *NEW!
- Larger battery capacity : 9.6V/1,900mAh (SBR-32) *NEW!
- 5MHz band (WRC-15 + UK frequency) Operation available *NEW!
- 208 Memory Channels / 10 Memory Groups
- Operates on 160-10m , HF, 6m, 2m and 70 cm Bands
- Ultra Compact and Portable
- Two Antenna Connectors
- IF Shift, IF Noise Blanker, IPO, ATT
- CW "Semi-Break-in", CW Reverse, CW Pitch Control
- Built-in Electronic Keyer
- Multi-Color Easy to see LCD
- Internal Battery Operation Capability
- ARS Automatic Repeater Shift
- APO Automatic Power Off
- Front Panel Key Lock Mode
Supplied Accessories:
Hand Microphone(MH-31A8J)
Battery (SBR-32 9.6V 1900mAh Ni-MH )
Battery Case (FBA-28) (Requires 8 "AA: batteries)
Whip Antenna for 50/144/430 MHz (YHA-63)
DC Cable (E-DC-6)
Shoulder Strap, Ferrite Core, Rubber Foot
Operating Manual
Battery Charger (PA-48)
Specifications:
Frequency Ranges: RX 100 kHz - 30 MHz
50 MHz - 54 MHz
76 MHz - 108 MHz
87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
430 MHz - 440 MHz
TX 1.8 MHz - 54 MHz
(5.2500 MHz - 5.4065 MHz) WRC-15 + UK
144 MHz - 146 MHz
430 MHz - 440 MHz (Amateur Bands only)
Circuit Type: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne (SSB/CW/AM/FM)
Single-Conversion Superheterodyne (WFM)
Modulation Type: A1A(CW), A3E(AM), J3E(LSB,USB), F3E(FM), F1D(PACKET), F2D(PACKET)
RF Power Output : 6 W (SSB/CW/FM), 2 W (AM Carrier) @13.8 V
Memory Channels: 208
Case Size(W x H x D): 135 x 38 x 165 mm w/o knob and connector
Weight: 900 g (w/o Battery, Antenna and Microphone)
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Well that's a bit of a fizzer. Looks like it's just some cosmetic changes and a new model number.
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$849 at strictly available end of march
TCXO, bigger battery and a massive increase in power to 6 watts on ssb
vk6ro
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Look at the increase in power as a 20% increase. Sounds a lot more
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I guess many were expecting more from the 818.
The max output power is possible only at 13.8V which rules out running off the internal battery. In that regard it's no different to the 817 which has a similar limitation. In many cases I'm not sure what the extra power would do unless you needed that extra little bit to drive an amp to full output.
TCXO and battery are things that an 817 user can overcome reasonably easy with after market options. However, it is good to see that the TCXO is finally standard rather than optional.
60m? Well for VK I think we'll have a while to wait before that is useful.
Yaesu probably would have been better off calling it FT817X or V2 or MkII or something rather than FT818 which kind of gave the sense that we might be in for something astoundingly different.
The good news is that this radio remains in production.
