[amsat-bb] Heil Traveler + FT-817

[Bryan Green]

Hello, AMSAT People!

Previously I have used an FT-897 and FT-817 with an Arrow to get on the birds. 

I also used a Heil Traveler with this combination: the RJ-45 plugged into the FT-897, and the RCA plug in the FT-817. 

The FT-897 was always for transmitting, and the FT-817 was always for receiving. 

This has worked very well!

Recently I wanted to carry lighter equipment. So, I obtained a second FT-817. The idea is for it to replace the FT-897. 

However!

Despite my best efforts, I cannot make the Heil work. It will not key the transmitter of either FT-817 unless the headset speakers are also connected to the same FT-817. 

As well, one of my favorite features of the FT-897 was that it would send CW when in SSB mode using the up/down buttons on the Heil.

This does not work with the FT-817. 

The stock Yaesu mic keys everything fine. It does not plug anything into the audio out jack. 

Any experts have an idea what I mean ssed?

Many thanks!

-- bag

Bryan KL7CN/W6
bryan at kl7cn.net