Wednesday, August 27, 2008

FT-817 Dial Encoder

I bent the shaft on the rotary dial soon after I got the radio (long story).
HRadio41

It did not work right after that, I was fine tuning with the mike buttons instead of the encoder.

So I ordered a replacement from Yaesu USA and received it back within a few days.
The FT-817 comes apart fairly easily, anyone who has looked into adding the Collins filters has been there. The front panel comes off by moving four tabs.

HRadio37

The encoder unplugs and the nut on the shaft is all that holds it in place.

HRadio36

Quick, easy repair, FB!!

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