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29 Feb, 2016
FT-817 Transceiver
1 of 1 found this helpful Though this radio was first sold in 2002, the design is current with today's technology. It is the smallest 160m through 70cm transceiver, and with the capability of running on AA penlight cells or a rechargeable nicad battery, the radio is the perfect choice for backpack or other portable QRP use.
08 Dec, 2015
Lenovo 1080P HD Video Dual Band WIFI Wireless HDMI USB Transmitter WDA HS201
Unit is advertised on the Internet as an HDMI Transmitter. There is probably a Chinese/English language problem, but the unit is not a TRANSMITTER.
The unit is a receiver/router. The product has a box that is covered with information in Chinese, and there is no English Instruction booklet in the box. After tinkering with the product a bit and doing some searching on the Internet, I was able to use it for mirroring my laptop screen to a TV set.
The unit may have been a companion accessory for a L. Projector. It has an English menu that can be accessed by computer browser at IP of 192dot168dot254dot254
It has many features, and can be used in a direct mode or interfaced through a LAN. It can be used as a dual band or single band router. I do not recommend purchasing this unit unless you are experienced in setup of WiFi and routers.
31 Dec, 2016
Miracle Antenna - Ducker TL Clone
1 of 1 found this helpful The idea of having a portable antenna that could be used on my FT-817 was my motivating reason for the purchase of this antenna. The stainless steel extendable whip and the overall construction of the tuner is excellent quality. The addition of the led for SWR check does work, and gives and indication of the best tuner setting when used. THE BAD NEWS: The PL-259 that connects to the antenna connector on the rig was of poor quality. The screw-on shell was a little too large, and the thread pitch didn't appear to be correct either. The tuner would easily pop off from the antenna connector when turning the tuner knob. The connector on the Yaesu is correct and fits the Amphenol PL-259 properly. I was unable to find a proper replacement for the chassis mounted connector on the Miracle Antenna tuner by searching the Internet. I finally repaired the unit by cutting an Amphenol connector shell in half and using it as a repacement for the shell mounted on the tuner's connector. The tuner now attaches to my rig properly with out popping off.