FT-817ND

Yaesu
FT-817ND

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Fully self-contained QRP amateur HF / VHF / UHF transceiver for portable use with up to 5 Watts of power output. Coverage from 160 to 10 meters amateur radio bands, including 60 meters, plus the 6m / 2m / 70cm bands. SSB, CW, AM, FM and dedicated SSB-based Digital mode for PSK31, PACKET, etc. This radio is designed for use either from an external DC source or internal batteries. Dual VFOs, Split capability, IF Shift, Clarifier, Built-in CW electronic Keyer, CTCSS and DCS. Bar-graph metering of Power Output, ALC, SWR, Modulation. Front and Rear Panel antenna connectors. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2000 (FT-817) / 2004 (FT-817ND).

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-817ND specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	0.1000 ~ 30.0000 MHz 50.0000 ~ 34.0000 MHz 76.0000 ~ 154.0000 MHz 420.0000 ~ 470.0000 MHz
Transmit	1.8 / 3.5 / 5.1675 [1] / 5.3 / 7 / 10 / 14 / 18 / 21 / 24 / 28 / 50 / 144 / 430 MHz band
Mode
CW / FSK (RTTY/Packet) / LSB / USB / AM / FM / WFM [2]
Tuning step
10 Hz / 1 / 2.5 / 5 KHz (CW/SSB) 100 Hz / 2.5 / 5 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 KHz (AM) 100 Hz / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 KHz (FM) 1 MHz (coarse steps)

Receiver

Sensitivity
CW / SSB	0.25 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.2 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.125 uV (144~148 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.125 uV (430~450 MHz, 10dB S/N)
AM	32.0 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N) 2.0 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) 2.0 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM	0.5 uV (28~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.32 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
CW-N [3]	300 Hz (-6dB) 1000 Hz (-60dB)
CW-N [4]	500 Hz (-6dB) 2000 Hz (-60dB)
CW / FSK / SSB	2.2 KHz (-6dB) 4.5 KHz (-60dB)
SSB [5]	2.3 KHz (-6dB) 4.7 KHz (-66dB)
AM	6.0 KHz (-6dB) 20.0 KHz (-60dB)
FM-N	9.0 KHz (-6dB) 25.0 KHz (-60dB)
FM	15.0 KHz (-6dB) 30.0 KHz (-60dB)
RF preamplifier
Yes (HF/50 MHz)
RF attenuator
10 dB
Image rejection
70 dB (1.8~50 MHz bands) 60 dB (144/430 MHz bands)
IF rejection
60 dB
IF-shift
Yes
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
±9.99 KHz
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Off, fast, slow
Frequency stability
±4ppm from 1' to 60' after power-on. ±1ppm/hour with temperature +25°C. ±0.5ppm/hour with temperature +25°C after warm-up [6].
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	68.330 MHz 10.7 MHz (WFM only)
2°	455 KHz (CW/SSB/AM/FM)
Squelch sensitivity
SSB / CW / AM	2.5 uV (1.8~30 MHz) 1.0 uV (50~54 MHz) 0.5 uV (144~148 MHz) 0.5 uV (430~450 MHz)
FM	0.32 uV (28~30 MHz) 0.2 uV (50~54 MHz) 0.16 uV (144~148 MHz) 0.16 uV (430~450 MHz)
CW features
Semi break-in Full break-in (10ms delay time) 300~1000 Hz pitch control Reverse mode LSB/USB

Transmitter

Output power
SSB / CW / FSK / FM	0.5 / 1 / 2.5 / 5 W [7]
AM	1.5 W
Spurious emission
-50dB (1.8~29.7 MHz bands) -60dB (50/144/430 MHz bands)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>50dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 KHz ±2.5 KHz (FM-N)
Audio response
400~2600 Hz (-6dB)
Microphone
600Ω nominal (200~10kΩ)
CW features
Keyer 4~60wpm
FSK features
1200/9600bps Packet

Features

Memory
200 regular memories 4 home memories (HF/50/144/430 bands) 1 pair for band-limiting scan
Display
10 Hz frequency resolution Segment-bar signal meter
Selective calling
CTCSS / DCS 1750Hz tone burst
Antenna
BNC 50Ω front connector SO239 50Ω rear connector
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15% (nominal) 8~16 VDC (operating) 12.0 VDC (8 x AA alkaline cells) 9.6 VDC (Ni-MH battery pack)
Power consumption
250mA RX (squelched) 450mA RX (typ) 2.2A TX (max power HF/50/144 MHz bands) 2.5A TX (max power 430 MHz band)
Audio power
1 W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm headphone or speaker (with L/H level switch)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (keyer) 6-pin miniDIN (TNC) 8-pin miniDIN (ACC) 8-pin jack (mic)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
135 (W) x 38 (H) x 165 (D) mm
Weight
1.17kg with batteries and antenna

USA version only, Alaska emergency frequency.
Wide-FM mode on 76~108 MHz only.
Optional YF-122CN filter installed.
Optional YF-122C filter installed.
Optional YF-122S filter installed.
Optional TCXO-9 unit installed.
When using alkaline batteries or the supplied FNB-85 battery pack the max power is limited to 2.5 Watts.

FT-817 series :

The Yaesu FT-817ND is a upgraded version of the popular FT-817. The FT-817ND includes 60 meter coverage plus the new high capacity FNB-85 battery. This radio comes with MH-31A8J hand microphone, FNB-85 Ni-MH 1400 mAh battery, FBA-28 battery case for 8 x AA cells, AC wall charger, YHA-63 whip antenna for 50/144/430 MHz, DC cable and shoulder strap. The FT-817ND was replaced with the Yaesu FT-818ND with output power increased to 6 Watts and built-in high stability TCXO oscillator besides the 1900 mAh Ni-MH high capacity battery.

FT-817ND front panel :

Yaesu FT-817 front panel and controls

FT-817ND connectors :

Yaesu FT-817 connectors pinout

FT-817ND price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT817 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 411.00 (349EUR)	2021-jun	Second Hand Perfect condition. Boxed and complete with all parts as on standard package
USD 390.00 (300GBP)	2020-dec	Second Hand Comes with FNB-85 battery, MH-31A8J microphone, FNB-28 cell case, DC cable
USD 525.00	2018-dec	Second Hand This radio comes with microphone and manual. Boxed
USD 519.00	2016-jan	Second Hand Comes with power supply, MH-31 hand mic, owner's manual
USD 519.95	2014-jul	Second Hand Great condition overall. Comes with AC adapter, DC power cord, front mounting antenna, hand microphone, battery cell holder, vinyl case, original box and owner's manual

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