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[KC1SOZ]

I should know to RTFM by now.. LOL! SQL doesn't work because on this radio
it only works in FM mode and the optional FM board is not installed.
Mic/Drive sets power out in SSB mode. It does nothing in CW or FM. Weird.
And it looks like the meter is not supposed to be backlit.

So I guess the beast is working exactly as it is supposed to. <shrug>

73,
KC1SOZ
Juan


On Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 8:26 PM KC1SOZ <kc1soz at bd5.com> wrote:

> 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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