On Jun 24, 2024, at 6:05?AM, Hank Lambert (KB4MTO) <hank@...> wrote:

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There are over 100 different settings on the 857/897. In my website, I have a table showing the default setting and my settings. It might give you a starting point.

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The first thing I would recommend is to do the ALC adjustment. It sets up your radio for your voice and your mic.? If you ever change your mic out, you will need to run it again. It’s simple and quick.

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Let us know if you have any questions.

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73,

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--Hank

KB4MTO / TA5ZC

Some of the settings are specific to your use and voice. The 1st thing I would do is to

On June 23, 2024 10:02:33 PM EDT, "Adoni Poledicha via groups.io" <kg5whc@...> wrote:

I have inherited a FT-857D.

I have not messed with any radios for several years now, and I am wondering are there any special considerations with getting this radio powered up and running?

Other the plugging in to power, grounding and connecting and tuning the antenna, are there any other connections, filters etc. that I need to be concerned with getting this radio operable?

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Your advice will be greatly appreciated it!

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Adoni

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On Jun 23, 2024, at 8:45?PM, Don DeGregori <ddegreg1@...> wrote:

?Thanks. So it will work connected to the FT-857D?