Yes, and they're quite expensive. The one I referenced yesterday is a lot less expensive, same chemistry.
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On May 30, 2012, at 10:08 PM, Gerry Leary <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> The company that makes buddy pole antennas makes or sells some nice light 
> weight 12 volt battery packs.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> 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
> 
> 
>> Hello,
>> I also have a Yaesu FT817ND.
>> 
>> You might want to look into either the millenium Qsyer that lets you 
>> control
>> many of the radio's functions from the keypad.
>> 
>> It has to be set to 9600 baud and the radio as well to work properly.
>> 
>> Another possible keypad solution is the Radio Mate sold by w4rt.com.
>> 
>> It is made in England and sells for $159.00.
>> 
>> It allows you to put in 40 memories into the keypad for the radio.
>> 
>> I'm not an expert on this radio but will help where ever I can.
>> 
>> Also Danny Dyer on this list really knows his stuff regarding this
>> transceiver.
>> 
>> I think the Yaesu is a bit quirky but if you can get along with its quirks
>> it can be made to work.
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> Eric Clegg
>> KU3I