the 12 amphour from Buddy pole is about $240.
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From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: portable battery pack for ft817nd


> Yes, and they're quite expensive. The one I referenced yesterday is a =
> lot less expensive, same chemistry.
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
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> On May 30, 2012, at 10:08 PM, Gerry Leary <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> The company that makes buddy pole antennas makes or sells some nice =
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>> weight 12 volt battery packs.
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>> From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:58 PM
>> Subject: Re: portable battery pack for ft817nd
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>>> Hello,
>>> I also have a Yaesu FT817ND.
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>>> You might want to look into either the millenium Qsyer that lets you=20=
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>>> control
>>> many of the radio's functions from the keypad.
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>>> It has to be set to 9600 baud and the radio as well to work properly.
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>>> Another possible keypad solution is the Radio Mate sold by w4rt.com.
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>>> It is made in England and sells for $159.00.
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>>> It allows you to put in 40 memories into the keypad for the radio.
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>>> I'm not an expert on this radio but will help where ever I can.
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>>> Also Danny Dyer on this list really knows his stuff regarding this
>>> transceiver.
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>>> I think the Yaesu is a bit quirky but if you can get along with its =
> quirks
>>> it can be made to work.
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>>> 73,
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>>> Eric Clegg
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