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Re: Wondering
David Colburn
FT857 comes just between, is it the successor of the FT100D or is it
the litlle brother from the FT847 without sat capebility.We are getting closer to a clear definition of the 857; it is larger than an 817 or 100 but smaller than a 897. It lacks the dual battery capacity of the 897 but has the single battery of the 817, it lacks the SAT capability of the 897 (someone needs to explain what that means) but has the detachable faceplate of the 100. Do I have all of the info we know so far? 73, doc kd4e |
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Re: An Opinion, Please..
w4cng <[email protected]>
I have the FT-897,FT-817, and previously owned an FT-100.
The 817 is great for Backpacking (more with an amp). The 897 is built like a battleship when compared to most all other radio's. I bought it because of this to do Field Day, and major ARES Events. It is my mobile rig and works great. I have a couple of tuners, all of which will match a wet noodle. Automatic tuning is not an issue for me, as I can tune a manual tuner. I use the $50 MFJ 16010 (which I have mounted on the side of the 897. If I was a new ham, doing a license upgrade, and was not in a hurry to buy a multi-mode, multi-userig, I might wait until after the 857 comes out. The Icom 703 is also in the wings, but not sure which market they want, with 10 watts, and nothing above 6 meters. The 857 will have some very good potential as Yaesu is very obviously listening to our input and appears to be taking the best of it and building a response to our needs. After all that is why there are lots of radio's out in the market place for all to want and buy. Steve W4CNG --- In FT-857@..., "hambeau2001 <skywire@a...>" <skywire@a...> wrote: Guys:the marketplace by actually listening to people's desires and lookingat what fits in today's Ham market. Can't wait tosee how this oneworks.. three. The 100D/FC-20 combo I know works; the 897 still poses a questiona narrow SWR range; and now, the 857, which isn't even out yet. Sothe question: If you had the money available, where would YOU spend it?Autotuner situation, or wait for the 857? I'm leaning towards the 897 becauseI still value your opinions. |
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An Opinion, Please..
hambeau2001 <[email protected]>
Guys:
Nice to see that Yaesu is continuing the tradition of addressing the marketplace by actually listening to people's desires and looking at what fits in today's Ham market. Can't wait tosee how this one works.. Which leads me to asking a favor: I am in the market to upgrade equipment pretty much anytime, now. Funds are available, but I am torn between the 100D, the 897, and now, the 857. This rig is going to do double duty between the shack and field/mobile ops. am a member now of all three boards on Yahoo covering all three models, and know that it will be one of the three. The 100D/FC-20 combo I know works; the 897 still poses a question about autotuner situation: I have read that the FC-30 sucks outside a narrow SWR range; and now, the 857, which isn't even out yet. So the question: If you had the money available, where would YOU spend it? Go with the 100D package, try to find an answer to the 897 Autotuner situation, or wait for the 857? I'm leaning towards the 897 because of teh receive characteristics and the built in Collins filter, but I still value your opinions. Thanks, Jay N9WMU/AG |
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Wondering
on7cl_rudi <[email protected]>
Hello gang,
If I compare the size of the FT-857 to the FT100D and the FT847, the FT857 comes just between, is it the successor of the FT100D or is it the litlle brother from the FT847 without sat capebility. I wonder what will be the price and the release date. Hope this FT-857 will not have the same problems as the FT100 had when it first came out. '73 Rudi - ON7CL Owner of VX5R - FT817 - FT100D - FT-847 |
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Re: FT-857
rcsperr <[email protected]>
GigaParts has not received any ETA on the FT-857. Of course, Dayton
is a safe bet, but judging by previous release dates relative to their FCC application date, my guess is the initial run will be released February-March 2003 with full production in time for Dayton. The new FT-2800M 2meter mobile will probably be released about the same time, if not a little sooner. I suspect this radio will replace the FT-2100 and FT-2600. From what I can tell, the FT-857 is an FT-100D replacement. The FT- 100D, although a GREAT mobile rig, is nearing the end of its product life cycle (first introduced in late 1998?). Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be a big hit. If we all ask nicely, maybe Chip will post some FT-857 info here. :) -Robby C. Sperr GigaParts, Inc. --- In FT-857@..., David Colburn <kd4e@a...> wrote: That info and more is in the manual pdf file that has beenreferenced here. It is helpful to those who are struggling to read it to postthe details here in plain text, thanks!will operate on HF, 6M, 2M, and 70cm. It also has a detacheable face |
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Re: I have seen the factory prototype of this rig.. VK6RO
--- In FT-857@..., "grogers22 <grogers22@y...>"
<grogers22@y...> wrote: At the vk6 hamfest on november 3rd 2002, the importer of yaesu hada factory prototype model [which did not work] on the table. this rigGraham, It sounds more like the size of the 100D. Did your importer tell you anything about the specs other than it is HF, 6 m, 2 m , and 70 cm? Also, what market are they addressing with this radio? 73, Barry - W4WB |
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Re: FT-857
David Colburn
That info and more is in the manual pdf file that has been referenced
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here. It is helpful to those who are struggling to read it to post the details here in plain text, thanks! I am looking forward to pricing and what features, other than two batteries versus one, have been sacrificed from the 897 specs. Just may go with the 857 instead of the 897. When does GigaParts anticipate availability in the USA? 73, doc kd4e On Sat, 2002-12-14 at 23:04, rcsperr wrote:
It hasn't been posted here yet, so I'll mention that the FT-857 will |
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FT-857
rcsperr <[email protected]>
It hasn't been posted here yet, so I'll mention that the FT-857 will
operate on HF, 6M, 2M, and 70cm. It also has a detacheable face plate for remote-mount installation. -Robby C. Sperr GigaParts, Inc. |
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I have seen the factory prototype of this rig.. VK6RO
grogers22 <[email protected]>
At the vk6 hamfest on november 3rd 2002, the importer of yaesu had a
factory prototype model [which did not work] on the table. this rig is BIG, about 2 817 on top of each other and a bit longer. it will not be sold in vk until about may 2003. the importer had to return the unit to japan the next week. cheers graham vk6ro |
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Re: FT-857 Photo Download
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Re: manual
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýYou must do a download with the adobe patch
for asian languages..... vy 73 Hanno
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Re: FT-857 Photo Download
David Schornak <[email protected]>
where do you the the japanise language support from please post a
link --- In FT-857@..., "g4hfq <bob.freeth@d...>" <bob.freeth@d...> wrote: --- In FT-857@..., "Ken Bessler" <kg0wx@c...> wrote:butdownloaded gave(CMap)me a "There was an error processing the page. The encoding testspecified by a font is missing or corrupt." No joy here. The datasupportI had to upgrade to Acrobat 5.1 and add the Japanese Languagedid download and was viewable. package to read the file OK. |
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Re: manual
Rudi
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? After peaking at the manual, I'd bet it's not very
true to form. A/B battery switches, Earphone jack and FB-30 connection are examples.? Looking forward to some better information. Have FT-100, FT-817 and FT-897. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: FT-857-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the . ?
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manual
k0onc <[email protected]>
After peaking at the manual, I'd bet it's not very true to form. A/B
battery switches, Earphone jack and FB-30 connection are examples. Looking forward to some better information. Have FT-100, FT-817 and FT-897. |
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Early 857 Information
David Colburn
Just signed up for the new 857 list. This will be my last post to the
897 list about the 857. Just did a Google search and found this site: The 857 manual is in PDF and on my RedHat 8.0 (linux) computer opened it easily using xpdf. Other than the smaller physical dimensions is there anything missing from the 857 features versus the larger 897? And if the features are all the same then what has been compromised in the 857 for the sake of size? I do note that they have still failed to include the 220 band. I wonder if there are any plans for 220 and 1.2 transverters? Thanks! & 73 doc kd4e |
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Smoke, smoke, smoke
Look at the FT-857 manual from the FCC site. It is essentially the
same as the manual for the FT-897. Look at the photos. Not the same radio. Size in the photo is about that of the 100D, not the 897. My guess is that the 857 is a "killer" radio to compete with against the IC-703. Careful review of the photos shows some interesting packaging. Doesn't appear that it will have a battery, but I rather think it will have an internal tuner ... IC-703, K2, ... Should be interesting to follow. 73, Barry - W4WB |
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ordered
jbilow01 <[email protected]>
Well, I placed myname on the list from my dealer for one when they
arrive. jb |
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Re: FT-857 Photo Download
g4hfq <[email protected]>
--- In FT-857@..., "Ken Bessler" <kg0wx@c...> wrote:
gavedownloaded but datame a "There was an error processing the page. The encoding (CMap) I had to upgrade to Acrobat 5.1 and add the Japanese Language supportdid download and was viewable. package to read the file OK. Bob G4HFQ |
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Re: FT-857 Photo Download
Ken Bessler
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From: "Tom Griffin" <k4iij@...> To: <FT-857@...> Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 10:38 AM Subject: [FT-857] FT-857 Photo Download Ken, thanks for taking the initiative to get the FT-857 group up andYaesu seems to like to tease - first, I bought a VX1R (back when they cost $279.00). Then, they come out with the VX5R - I bought one. Then, they come out with the VX7R - sheesh! What's next? A VX9R? The same thing happens with the mobile/portable radios - FT900, FT100, FT100D, FT817, FT897 and now the FT857. It's like buying a PC these days - a few months after the purchase, a newer and better model comes out! Argh! Then there is Icom - they had it good with the 706 series but from what I've read about the 703, it's a real dud. Then there is Kenwood - pathetic - they still sell TS50's, a radio that was revolutionary in it's time but that time has passed. That radio should be on closeout at AES for $400. Anyways, we'll all wait and see but I think the FT-857 will be another winner - it seems that Yaesu's r&d team really knows their stuff..... Ken KG0WX |
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