Click2Tune Dongle for the FT-817, 818, 857 and 897

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Easy tuning dongle for the FT-817, FT-818, FT-897, FT-857

If you use an FT-817, 818, 857 or 897 with an antenna tuner you will have noticed the lack of any straightforward way to  send a carrier for tuning. To do so requires you to change the mode. Given the slightly clunky user interface on these radios, sending a tone can require several key presses. It's annoying in the shack and can be very frustrating in the field. This is all the more of a problem if you use a narrow-band antenna such as a magnetic loop that needs frequent re-tuning.

The Click2Tune makes the tuning process so much easier! It's a tiny dongle containing a sophisticated microprocessor that plugs into the the back of your radio. Once set up, tuning just requires a double click of the microphone PTT switch to send a carrier; that's all. Brilliant!

With the 857 and 897 you might wish to carry out tuning at low power, the Click2Tune does this too by allowing you to select the tuning mode. That allows you to tune at 25 Watts - this is especially important for protecting auto-tuners. By the way, the same Click2Tune dongle can be used on all of the radios above, you don't need different types.

The Click2Tune is a really useful accessory that is sure to make your mobile and portable operating easier!

Download the Click2Tune instructions here. 

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Frequently asked questions

Will it work with any radios other than the ones listed?
 
No, it is very unlikely, sorry. The dongle uses CAT commands to control the radio. This means it will only work with radios which have a CAT socket that will fit the dongle and which use the same CAT protocol as one of the listed radios. Other radios are usually incompatible on one or both criteria.
 
 
 

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  • 5
    A excellent device

    Posted by Gary - G0DNI on 16th Jan 2015

    Worked straight out of the box on my FT817. I didn't bother changing any of the default settings so it actually took longer to read the instructions than it did to install and start using!

  • 5
    Brilliant time saver!

    Posted by Paul Morrison - G0VHT on 3rd Jan 2015

    Put simply, this little device works like a charm! Its one of those bolt on items that you quickly learn you can't live without - particularity if you are constantly changing and experimenting with wire antennas as I am! I use mine with my FT817 and set it up in the low power mode (AM) as per Richard's online instructions. This triggered a tuning carrier of around 3 watts instead of the normal 5 watts using the default PSK setting. I delved into the 817 extended memory and reduced my AM carrier power to 2 watts further taking the pressure of my finals during tune up. I use an Elecraft T1 ATU and sometimes my ZM-2 - both of which tune my antennas no problem whatsoever at this power level. I don't own any of the other Yaesu rigs to comment on how this device works with them but if the 817 is anything to go by, you shouldn't have any difficulties. A great bit of kit you I guarantee wont regret purchasing!