Hello,
I have been using the KD2C PAT V RF tap mods for a while and it works very well. Seems to fit your needs. Requires some fine soldering but if I did it anybody can :-)
On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 2:23 PM -0400, "jbstephe123 via groups.io" <jbstephe123@...> wrote:
Hello, thank you for taking time to read this!?
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I'm looking for advice in accomplishing a shack modification.
I use the following hardware:
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Yaesu FT-857D
HF Dipole
VHF/UHF J-pole
ATU
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Now, I want to utilize a panadapter (either the SDRplay RSP1A or RSPdx).
(I understand the necessity for a Tx/Rx switch, (MFJ-1708B-SDR ?), to isolate the SDR.
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The confussing issue for me is this:
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What new hardware will I need to have in place, so that I can:
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Tx AND Rx (on either antenna) while simultaneously being able to view the panadapter for the chosen antenna?
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I've heard I'll need a combination of one (or two) MFJ-1708B-SDR's as well as one (or two) antenna switches (like an Alpha Delta ALP-DELTA2N) and even a second identical SDR!
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I'm not adverse to getting what I need - just wanting to simplify connections!
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ANY suggestions, generalizations or specifics, will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your time here!
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Neither have I Les, and have owned a 7100 for years.? I set the control head on SUV console.? It hasn't fallen off so far.? Also, run an FT-991 mobile in 2000 GMC SLE where there is plenty of hump space.? Think that truck may run forever, just hope the radio does as well.? HIHI,? Phil / K4PO
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Hello, thank you for taking time to read this!?
?
I'm looking for advice in accomplishing a shack modification.
I use the following hardware:
?
Yaesu FT-857D
HF Dipole
VHF/UHF J-pole
ATU
?
Now, I want to utilize a panadapter (either the SDRplay RSP1A or RSPdx).
(I understand the necessity for a Tx/Rx switch, (MFJ-1708B-SDR ?), to isolate the SDR.
?
?
The confussing issue for me is this:
?
What new hardware will I need to have in place, so that I can:
?
Tx AND Rx (on either antenna) while simultaneously being able to view the panadapter for the chosen antenna?
?
I've heard I'll need a combination of one (or two) MFJ-1708B-SDR's as well as one (or two) antenna switches (like an Alpha Delta ALP-DELTA2N) and even a second identical SDR!
?
I'm not adverse to getting what I need - just wanting to simplify connections!
?
ANY suggestions, generalizations or specifics, will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your time here!
?
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The ARRL in their review of the FT-891 didn't seem to be impressed, and Sherwood's testing shows the RMDR to be 70.? Maybe the "HEAD BANGERS" prefer VHF/UHF and a radio that isn't in the lower range of performance.
Larry
K0LEJ
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Lee, bang your head against this,,? "Does not have 2m/440"... Hihi 7Bob wa7dxz
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-------- Original message -------- From: "Leland L. Bahr" <w5drc@...> Date: 4/3/20 10:21 AM (GMT-07:00) Subject: Re: [FT-857] FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run
You guys are a bunch of HEAD BANGERS!? Can't you read?? Look at the FT-891.? Its small, got a better receiver, has a better way of entering menus, has a larger display, but is for 160-6 meters for transmit.? It does not have VHF/UHF. Lee, w0vt
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You guys are a bunch of HEAD BANGERS!? Can't you read?? Look at the FT-891.? Its small, got a better receiver, has a better way of entering menus, has a larger display, but is for 160-6 meters for transmit.? It does not have VHF/UHF.
Lee, w0vt
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What John said !
I still have my 857D in my car (see qrz.com) ?but had bought an 891 to replace it.? When I found settings were not saved between bands (CW filter width for example) I sold it.? It's not a 857D replacement
Maybe they'll come out with a 857E ? ;-)? One can dream.
Mike VE9AA
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On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 03:41 PM, John Geiger W5TD wrote:
I would love to see a FT891 with 2m and 70cm added.? Not sure it is going to happen, though.? The 891 is an excellent HF/6m radio. Wish Yaesu would fix the software bug where the noise reduction turns off and the bandwidth resets to default with you change bands or VFOs.? You can get around the noise reduction turning off by using the tunable memories and using the MULTI knob like a band switch, but the bandwidth still resets to default.
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73 John W5TD
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For the US at least if you go to any site that you usually buy from like Universal or Giggaparts?you will see that they are discontinued.? The Yaesu website often shows discontinued items so that you can still download?manuals etc.? Hopefully they will launch a replacement soon but haven't heard anything?yet.
-- Thanks
KG6VDW
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? I am going to list my FT-857, not the D model but does have the DSP module in it. Widebanded so 60 meters is accessible. The only issue is low RF output. It is not the 20 watt ¡°brown¡± wire condition. Otherwise the rest is in good working order. ? I am open to reasonable offers plus shipping cost from Kitimat BC, Canada ? ? --------------- Regards, ? Tony VA7TF? VE7ACF ?
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From: Hank LambertSent: April 3, 2020 9:28 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [FT-857] FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run ? As soon as I saw it, I ordered a control head from HRO. Mine is failing and I would like to try and squeeze another 10 years out of this rig. I find it an amazing rig. In addition to the Yaesu ruggedness added to the ICOM 705, I would like to also add the Yaesu audio quality. I never have any problem hearing my 857D in the truck, loud and crisp. 73, --Hank KB4MTO / TA5ZC ? ? On 2020-04-02 10:57, Mark Stephens wrote: I??saw that also. Luckily, I was able to pickup one of the last FT-857D radios at HRO this past month. Enjoying it.? Really like this radio.
Wish they would come out with a similarly compact unit to replace it. Something along the lines of the upcoming ICOM 705, but with Yaesu ruggedness.
73
? -- +++++++++++++++ Tony VA7TF? VE7ACF
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As soon as I saw it, I ordered a control head from HRO. Mine is failing and I would like to try and squeeze another 10 years out of this rig. I find it an amazing rig.
In addition to the Yaesu ruggedness added to the ICOM 705, I would like to also add the Yaesu audio quality. I never have any problem hearing my 857D in the truck, loud and crisp.
73,
--Hank
KB4MTO / TA5ZC
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On 2020-04-02 10:57, Mark Stephens wrote:
I??saw that also. Luckily, I was able to pickup one of the last FT-857D radios at HRO this past month. Enjoying it.? Really like this radio.
Wish they would come out with a similarly compact unit to replace it. Something along the lines of the upcoming ICOM 705, but with Yaesu ruggedness. 73
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I think it's because dealers have few, if any, in stock.
73, Leon G1HSM
On Fri, 3 Apr 2020 at 11:07, Vic WA4THR via groups.io <vhklein@...> wrote: The FT-857D still shows up on Yaesu.com. What site shows it missing?
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The FT-991 is too big, and there¡¯s no remote control head. The -891 is a nice package for mobile, but then you need a separate VHF/UHF radio. The Icom 7100 is HF-UHF with a separate control head, but I¡¯ve never figured out how you¡¯re supposed to mount that stupid design in most vehicles.?
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On Apr 2, 2020, at 6:48 PM, Tom Chesek via groups.io <tchesek@...> wrote:
? I have an FT-857D and an FT-450D. The FT-450D is the same footprint as the FT-991A. I cannot see anyone using the FT-991A in their car¡too big. Having said that there might be no new choices coming and we make due or look to ICOM if the need arises. I have no reason to discard my FT-857D just because it is discontinued. ? Tom K3TVC ? ? ? ? My bet is that the FT-991 is the expected replacement. On Thursday, April 2, 2020, 1:41:43 PM CDT, John Geiger W5TD <af5cc2@...> wrote: I would love to see a FT891 with 2m and 70cm added.? Not sure it is going to happen, though.? The 891 is an excellent HF/6m radio. Wish Yaesu would fix the software bug where the noise reduction turns off and the bandwidth resets to default with you change bands or VFOs.? You can get around the noise reduction turning off by using the tunable memories and using the MULTI knob like a band switch, but the bandwidth still resets to default. ? On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 1:27 PM Philip Salley <pcsalley@...> wrote: Looks as if the FT-991A will be the surviving all band, all mode Yaesu xceiver though not nearly as compact as the FT-857D.? Phil / K4PO
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The 857 series is, was, a very popular "prepper" radio, compact, reliable, all bands, and...easy to do "MARS mod", made it useable for...uhm, monitoring...other frequencies, in the event of, well,? a catastrophic event.
Bob wa7dxz
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-------- Original message -------- From: John Geiger W5TD <af5cc2@...> Date: 4/2/20 7:05 PM (GMT-07:00) Subject: Re: [FT-857] FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run
I saw the FT991 as the FT897 replacement, at least in terms of size.? It doesn't have a remote mount faceplate like the 857, and it is larger, so would be harder to mount in many vehicles.?
I still would like to see a true FT857D replacement with IF DSP, CW memory keyer that does contest serial numbers, voice keyer, TCXO, pretty much a FT891 with 2m and 70cm, but without the software issues, and dedicated band and mode buttons.?
Right now there is no HF/VHF/UHF mobile sized radio with a easy to remote head on the market.? Icom has the 7100 but the odd sized head makes it harder to mount in many setups.
73 John W5TD
I have an FT-857D and an FT-450D. The FT-450D is the same footprint as the FT-991A. I cannot see anyone using the FT-991A in their car¡too big. Having said that there might be no new choices coming and we make due or look to ICOM if the need arises. I have no reason to discard my FT-857D just because it is discontinued. ? Tom K3TVC ? ? ? ? My bet is that the FT-991 is the expected replacement. On Thursday, April 2, 2020, 1:41:43 PM CDT, John Geiger W5TD <af5cc2@...> wrote: I would love to see a FT891 with 2m and 70cm added.? Not sure it is going to happen, though.? The 891 is an excellent HF/6m radio. Wish Yaesu would fix the software bug where the noise reduction turns off and the bandwidth resets to default with you change bands or VFOs.? You can get around the noise reduction turning off by using the tunable memories and using the MULTI knob like a band switch, but the bandwidth still resets to default. ? On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 1:27 PM Philip Salley <pcsalley@...> wrote: Looks as if the FT-991A will be the surviving all band, all mode Yaesu xceiver though not nearly as compact as the FT-857D.? Phil / K4PO
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Nope not kidding.? For Sale.
Jerry n9ac
On Friday, April 3, 2020, 09:04:13 AM EDT, ROD GIBB <rod.gibb@...> wrote:
KIDDING ARNT YOU ? ? Sent from for Windows 10 ?
From: Gerald Kopstein via groups.ioSent: Thursday, 2 April 2020 11:10 PM To: FT-857 GroupSubject: [FT-857] FT-857D sale ? Hi all.....just happened to decide to part with my immaculate FT-857D.? Been a great all around rig, but too many rigs here so it is going.? Have MH-31A8J mike, power cord, mobile mounting bracket, power cord, manual and original box.? Never mobile.? Any interested I can send some pictures.? Will ship priority for $690, check or PayPal.
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Universal Radio shows as discontinued.
HRO and Gigaparts doesn't even list it anymore when you search.
Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)
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On 4/3/2020 5:07 AM, Vic WA4THR via groups.io wrote: The FT-857D still shows up on Yaesu.com. What site shows it missing?
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KIDDING ARNT YOU ? ? Sent from for Windows 10 ?
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From: Gerald Kopstein via groups.ioSent: Thursday, 2 April 2020 11:10 PM To: FT-857 GroupSubject: [FT-857] FT-857D sale ? Hi all.....just happened to decide to part with my immaculate FT-857D.? Been a great all around rig, but too many rigs here so it is going.? Have MH-31A8J mike, power cord, mobile mounting bracket, power cord, manual and original box.? Never mobile.? Any interested I can send some pictures.? Will ship priority for $690, check or PayPal.
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Universal radio, Gigaparts are the first two sites that I went to that say it is discontinued.?
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On Apr 3, 2020, at 6:07 AM, Vic WA4THR via groups.io <vhklein@...> wrote:
?The FT-857D still shows up on Yaesu.com. What site shows it missing?
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The FT-857D still shows up on Yaesu.com. What site shows it missing?
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?? Yaesu has not removed the 857D from its website.
James B Stafford
On Thursday, April 2, 2020, 10:06:57 PM CDT, John Geiger W5TD <af5cc2@...> wrote:
It looks like Nevada Radio in the UK has some for sale if you don't mind paying international shipping:
73 John W5TD
Gigaparts got a few of them last week, but they didn't last long.? Fortunately I was able to get one.? There could be others lurking in warehouses around the country that will pop up from time to time.? Keep your eyes open. ?
There are Japanese versions that are showing up on eBay.? Caveat emptor; the version for the Japanese market only support 146-148 MHz for the two meter market, with no know mods.
73,
Steve K7SRB
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It looks like Nevada Radio in the UK has some for sale if you don't mind paying international shipping:
73 John W5TD
Gigaparts got a few of them last week, but they didn't last long.? Fortunately I was able to get one.? There could be others lurking in warehouses around the country that will pop up from time to time.? Keep your eyes open. ?
There are Japanese versions that are showing up on eBay.? Caveat emptor; the version for the Japanese market only support 146-148 MHz for the two meter market, with no know mods.
73,
Steve K7SRB
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Tony VA7TF, VE7ACF
Vic WA4THR
James Stafford