ANYSECUWINDCAMP Anderson Power Adapter Connector to DC Plug for FT-817 FT-817ND FT-818 FT-818ND

This is great for the FT-818ND. Another reviewer recommended adding the 3M double sided foam pad between the adapter and the radio's back side and it works perfectly. It fights snug and there isn't any wiggle room as mentioned by other reviewers. I can easily add the power connectors and use the rear SO-239 antenna connector. I found out last week that the radio prefers to use the front BNC connector and has to constantly power a relay to use the rear antenna connector. So the FT-818ND will use a little less power if you use the BNC connector in the front versus the rear SO-239. This also eliminates any cable management problems if your using this adapter.Highly recommend this adapter it makes the power connector nice and snug with no worry of it falling out.

Works exactly as advertised

This item arrived defective. When I opened the box and removed it, I noticed a bit of heft to it. Much heavier than 3d printed ones. Doing SOTA on 14ers makes me a weight weenie. I attached it to the back of the 817, and immediately noticed that it hangs off the back, and does not fit tight to the radio. The hole that fits over the ground screw area, needs to be deeper. The real killer was that the powerpoles were not seated coorectly in the WindCamp adapter. As I tried to attach a battery, the connection was not easy, and I stopped to investigate. The positive powerpole was installed incorrectly. The crimped connector was installed in the housing wrong. It extends clear into the plastic of the housing, past the molded in spring steel. I don't know if I can fix it, or just send it back. The manufacturer goofed up! It would be easy for the manufacturer to test fit and realize this one would not work.

I have two Yaesu FT-817s. One that was already fitted with an older style Anderson Power Adapter and one that was still using DC plug. DC plug was becoming a PIA for field operations and started to break down after multiple setups and breakdowns. So, I bought this adapter.First thing I noticed is that is does NOT appear to be using REAL Anderson Power Poles! Immediately I thought we purchased a pirated unit...hard to say. The adapter is way larger than the older model and when using cables for CAT, etc. (DigiRig for digital modes) along with the rear antenna feedline, the attached power line almost needs to be at a 90-degree right angle. Wondering how many cables I am going to have to make to avoid shorts and lose connections.Now it works. Cannot take that away from the unit. Getting full input through both power supplies and batteries alike. Just doesn't seem to be up to true Windcamp standards?!If you need one, buy it. Not much else on the market unless you make your own. As I said, it does work.

Great price

Now I have to cut-off connectors and put power pole connectors on. Sigh.

Yaesu should never have put the small barrel connector for power there. This power adapter is a good attempt at a fix, but it has some issues.1. The ground screw is now inaccessible.2. Now it gets very crowded when you have things plugged into the ports on the back.3. There is a gap between the enclosure and the back of the radio that probably should not be there. It will not take much to damage the power connector.Regarding No. 3, You could fill the gap with something rigid to keep the enclosure rigid against the rear of the transceiver. Originally, I used a cut piece of plastic sheet with double-sided tape. However, the transmitter finals use this area as a heat sink (just on the opposite side of the casting). So, now I use a piece of metal.Yaesu should have fixed this whole area with the FT-818ND, but opted to leave it a freakin' mess. Especially now that the transmitter can do 6W (that heat needs to go somewhere, and with those always-transmitting digital modes...).

Bottom line: it works. However, the manufacturing leaves a bit to be desired, as the body of the connector isn’t “level.” Please see the picture. It’s irritating enough to send back.