[bars] Back on the air

[KC1SOZ]

Got the FT-77 connected and running. Amazingly, it works, with some
exceptions. SQL adjust doesn't work, and output is a slight bit wobbly in
USB mode. Settles down if I dial down mic/drive. CW works amazingly well.
FM doesn't work, the board for it is an add-on and is not installed. In
fact, it has no options installed. I was a bit surprised to see the CW
option has to be soldered onto the main board. Backlight on the meter is
also not working. I was heard once on FT8 but today is a nasty day for
propagation. Solar activity on DXHeat is off the meter. The RF and noise
attenuation work VERY well, better than on my 840.

And.... justy now a QSO with US2YW in Ukraine. The radio does transmit
well. :) I'm also happy to see I've passed the 50% mark for QSL's on my
QSO's.

I wish I had the test equipment and space in my shack to fix my 840 myself.
It's going to have to go to a shop.

73,
KC1SOZ
Juan
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