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The Duracell DR 36 laptop battery can be easily find and supplies 12 volts X 4 amperes. The main advantages on this system are, the weight, size, quick battery changing and no stress to the FT 817 power connector by PY1AHD

Receiver converter that can be plugged to the backside of the Yaesu FT-817 battery powered portable transceiver

Coupling the Duracell DR36 battery to the FT 817 The main advantages on this system are, the weight, size, quick battery changing and no stress to the FT 817 power connector

The **Escort** series Tactical Carrying System provides robust protection and enhanced portability for popular HF transceivers, addressing the need for secure field operation and transport. These systems, designed for models such as the Yaesu FT-857D/891, FT-991, FT-817/818ND, and Icom IC-706/703/7000, IC-7300, feature military-grade construction with front panel protection and versatile carrying strap attachment points. Operators can confidently deploy their rigs in various environments, from SOTA activations to casual field days, knowing their equipment is safeguarded against bumps and impacts. Beyond tactical carriers, Portable Zero LLC also produces the **Sherpa Pack** for the Yaesu FT-817 and the Field Power 12 and Field Power 3 Battery Cases. These accessories complement portable operations by providing essential power solutions and additional carrying options, facilitating extended off-grid activity. Established no later than 2013, Portable Zero LLC manufactures its products in the USA, leveraging CAD design and CNC precision laser cutting for consistent quality. The company's commitment to enhancing portable amateur radio operations is evident in its specialized product line, available in finishes like Black Texture and OD Green.

A very small receiver converter that can be plugged to the backside of the battery powered portable transceiver FT817 from Yaesu. A high performance receiver for 2.3GHz amateur radio signal

DC plug adaptor using an XT60 connector. 18650 Lithium battery 3 cell carrier, Three band end fed half wave antenna, XT60 chassis mounted flange.

Go portable with an external battery pack. The built-in batteries will not last thirty minutes when transmitting, that's not really practical. An external battery pack overcomes these problems.

Operating the FT-817 from various types of batteries, such as Alkaline Cells, NiCd or NiMH rechargeable batteries. An useful article that compares usage of different types of batteries for the Yaesu FT-817

If your FT-817 has stopped powering up from the internal battery but works from external power, then maybe the internal battery fuse has blown. There is a small PCB mounted fuse to protect the battery and radio. This fuse can blow, if it does your radio will not work from battery power. This page will describe how to test the fuse and describe how to make a repair.