30 July 2010

Keypad on FT817 and FT897

Thanks to one brave keypad owner I can now confirm that it works on FT-897 too.

I have composed a firmware with common functions to 817, 857 and 897 that is available on request. Key/function assignments are as follows:
  • A VFO A/B
  • B VFO A=B
  • C SPLIT ON/OFF
  • D MANUAL TUNE
  • # Onboard Memories
  • * Mode change
  • 0 direct dial
  • 1 direct dial
  • 3 Lazy PTT
  • 4 direct dial
  • 6 RIT
  • 7 Repeater +/-/no
  • 9 LOCK
Firmwares with FT817 proprietary controls work on 857/897 too, but you should limit your keypresses to functions that are common across the three models.