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Noisy Fan

 

Is it me or does the 857 fan make too much noise on transmit? It's annoying tbh and so far it's the only issue I've had with my radio, everythingh else is fine, it's a great radio imho. I only use 20W or so usually but the fan comes on after a few seconds and stays on for a bit when receiving whatever the output power setting, I'm using it as a homebase not mobile and have to turn up the volume to overcome the noise. Other half ain't too happy either, lol.

Anyone else have the same probs, is it my radio? Is there a fix (replacement) available? Be nice to sort it if possible. Ideas and solutions welcome :)

73's
2e0mfp
Re: Display shows "IPO-On" on 2m-band

 

Hello Joseph,

that is a good hint! I also played around with CAT-Control...

Thank you very much and
73 de Uwe, DL4AC
Re: Display shows "IPO-On" on 2m-band

 

I've been playing with the CAT interface and I'm able to turn on / off IPO on 2m/70cm bands, and it does nothing since it's not in the RX chain for the VHF/UHF bands. It's harmless so I wouldn't let it bother you.

73,
Joseph W6JHP

On Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 1:09 AM, uwe.dl4ac@... [FT-857] <FT-857@...> wrote:
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Hello Brad,


sorry, I don't know why you mention "T"... I only had a problem with "I" shown on 2m band frequencies and as you know, this function should not be available on UHF and VHF... It turns out, that edititing the memories via CHIRP solved this problem... but I still don't know, how it happend...

73 de Uwe, DL4AC
Re: Factory Reset

 

Hi Marius,

The 3 resets in the manual do not change any information that is stored in the Service Menu. The only way for that to get modified is to be in the Service Menu making changes and then holding the menu key for 2 secs to write the new data to the Serial EEProm or flash ROM. All the reset does with that is have the cpu re-read the data stored there.

Mitch
N4MF
Factory Reset

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Does any of these power-on resets, not delete the service settings in the radio?

Thanks
Marius

ZR6P

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From: FT-857@... <FT-857@...>
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2018 9:48 PM
To: FT-857@...
Subject: [FT-857] Re: FT857D ALC

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Congratulations....Page 119 of the 857D Operating Manual covers THREE types of Power -on 'Factory Reset' procedures

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1. Press and hold the [V/M} plus power.

? ? This resets All Memories AND following Menu settings to their factory default values.

? ? Menu settings numbers: 06; 33; 52; 56; 76; 82 and 83.

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2. Press and hold the [FUNC] button plus power.

? ?Restes ALL MENU SETTINGS except THE Menu setting numbers in 1. above.

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3. Press and hold [HOME] plus power.

? ?This is a CPU MASTER RESET for ALL MEMORIES AND ALL MENU SETTINGS.

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The 857 D is a great rig.

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All the best,

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Paul

AC2UQ
Re: Zebra stripes - again

William Albert
 

what you say may for for some.? After dissecting mine, I found very obvious corrosion on most contact points of the LCD.? There was no option but to replace.
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William (Bill) Albert
Alt. Radio Officer, EOC
Refugio County, Texas
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Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.
--- Elbert Hubbard
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Re: Zebra stripes - again

 

Was the thread about the heat gun fix for zebra stripes on this forum? If so, I missed it. Could you provide a pointer?

73
K9GXP

On Thu, Jul 5, 2018 at 6:46 AM "Stefano (IU?DFT)" iu0dft@... [FT-857] <FT-857@...> wrote:
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Hi Sal,


? Few days ago there was a thread about a fix for zebra stripes done with a blow gun. It was an easy one. Try looking for that too.

73 Stefano (IU?DFT)

On 4 Jul 2018, at 6:09 PM, vaclav_sal@... [FT-857] <FT-857@...> wrote:


Please ignore this post if you? feel yet another discussion about this "feature " is pointless.?

Reason I am bringing this up - again -? I have squired Autek VA1 analyzer. It allegedly? has an " automatic shut off " . I left the battery in for abut a week and the display - plain LCD - just turned into a mess , missing segments AKA zebra stripes so familiar on FT857. After putting fresh battery in , it works as advertised - no missing segments on LCD.?

From past discussions - zebra stripes are 100% blamed on bad connections to the LCD itself. It basically goes with the technology of LCD - carrying nanoamperes? thru the push-on connection is a challenge.

Not enough current, but apparently low supply , as demonstrated by my recent experience with Autek is also an issue.?


This may be a VERY long shot - but the front panel power ( 8V ?)? comes from the RJ connector originally "designed" for 48V , occasional blast of up to 120V? AC " ringing voltage"? etc.?


What I am suggesting to zebra victims - before shelling hundreds of $ for repairs or new control head - try replacing the "power connector"? first..?

I am - as soon as I find my RJ crimper or my remote cables.??


WARNING !?

If you decide to replace the pigtail - MAKE SURE the wires are of correct polarity , check the manual FIRST!?

I am not sure if the control head has an "idiot diode" in the power connection. .?


73 AA7EJ?









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Mark Potosnak
Re: Zebra stripes - again

 

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Hi Sal,

? Few days ago there was a thread about a fix for zebra stripes done with a blow gun. It was an easy one. Try looking for that too.

73 Stefano (IU?DFT)

On 4 Jul 2018, at 6:09 PM, vaclav_sal@... [FT-857] <FT-857@...> wrote:


Please ignore this post if you? feel yet another discussion about this "feature " is pointless.?

Reason I am bringing this up - again -? I have squired Autek VA1 analyzer. It allegedly? has an " automatic shut off " . I left the battery in for abut a week and the display - plain LCD - just turned into a mess , missing segments AKA zebra stripes so familiar on FT857. After putting fresh battery in , it works as advertised - no missing segments on LCD.?

From past discussions - zebra stripes are 100% blamed on bad connections to the LCD itself. It basically goes with the technology of LCD - carrying nanoamperes? thru the push-on connection is a challenge.

Not enough current, but apparently low supply , as demonstrated by my recent experience with Autek is also an issue.?


This may be a VERY long shot - but the front panel power ( 8V ?)? comes from the RJ connector originally "designed" for 48V , occasional blast of up to 120V? AC " ringing voltage"? etc.?


What I am suggesting to zebra victims - before shelling hundreds of $ for repairs or new control head - try replacing the "power connector"? first.?

I am - as soon as I find my RJ crimper or my remote cables.??


WARNING !?

If you decide to replace the pigtail - MAKE SURE the wires are of correct polarity , check the manual FIRST!?

I am not sure if the control head has an "idiot diode" in the power connection. .?


73 AA7EJ?
Re: Band "DWN / UP" buttons ceased function

 

As with many issues - there's nothing new under the sun.? I found a thread from 3 years ago with a similar symptom.? The solution was to remove power and all other connections, then repower and restart.

All is good now.? Working fine again.

K
Zebra stripes - again

 

Please ignore this post if you? feel yet another discussion about this "feature " is pointless.

Reason I am bringing this up - again -? I have squired Autek VA1 analyzer. It allegedly? has an " automatic shut off " . I left the battery in for abut a week and the display - plain LCD - just turned into a mess , missing segments AKA zebra stripes so familiar on FT857. After putting fresh battery in , it works as advertised - no missing segments on LCD.

From past discussions - zebra stripes are 100% blamed on bad connections to the LCD itself. It basically goes with the technology of LCD - carrying nanoamperes? thru the push-on connection is a challenge.

Not enough current, but apparently low supply , as demonstrated by my recent experience with Autek is also an issue.


This may be a VERY long shot - but the front panel power ( 8V ?)? comes from the RJ connector originally "designed" for 48V , occasional blast of up to 120V? AC " ringing voltage"? etc.


What I am suggesting to zebra victims - before shelling hundreds of $ for repairs or new control head - try replacing the "power connector"? first.

I am - as soon as I find my RJ crimper or my remote cables.?


WARNING !

If you decide to replace the pigtail - MAKE SURE the wires are of correct polarity , check the manual FIRST!

I am not sure if the control head has an "idiot diode" in the power connection. .


73 AA7EJ





Band "DWN / UP" buttons ceased function

 

My two top buttons for Band DWN / UP suddenly stopped working.? Never a problem - operating normally today.? Then stopped working at all.


In fairness, I was in the multi-function and "deep" menus, testing some other changes to the system, but Nothing I changed should have this impact.


The lock key is NOT engaged, so that's not the problem.


I even took the drastic measure of a full factory-reboot to see if that would re-set things but not so!


Have I just stumbled into a "random feature" here?? Not a feature as far as I'm concerned.??


I'd appreciate help on how to get things back to normal.


Kevin VE7KHI
Re: FT857D mod

 

Yes. That is correct. You then need to create saved memory locations with the 5Mhz channels.

Not a big deal, but you lose a few of your limited 200 memory slots :-)
On Monday, July 2, 2018, 2:56:55 PM PDT, Don Blanchard blanchard@... [FT-857] wrote:


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If memory serves me correctly, it may also wipe out the 5 MHz pre-programmed channels.

Don? WA7GTU

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On 2018-07-02 08:44, 'Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)' leonardpennock@... [FT-857] wrote:

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Actually one impact. Automatic Repeater Shift no longer works. You will manually have to choose correct offset.
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Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)

On July 2, 2018 7:41:21 AM MST, "Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)" wrote:
No impact.

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Re: FT857D mod

Tom Taylor
 

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I did mine and it made no difference in the other radio operations

On Jul 2, 2018, at 10:44 AM, 'Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)' leonardpennock@... [FT-857] <FT-857@...> wrote:

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Actually one impact. Automatic Repeater Shift no longer works. You will manually have to choose correct offset.
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Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)

On July 2, 2018 7:41:21 AM MST, "Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)" <LeonardPennock@...> wrote:
No impact.
Re: FT857D mod

 

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You're correct.
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Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)


On July 2, 2018 11:18:53 AM MST, "Don Blanchard blanchard@... [FT-857]" wrote:

If memory serves me correctly, it may also wipe out the 5 MHz pre-programmed channels.

Don? WA7GTU

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On 2018-07-02 08:44, 'Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)' leonardpennock@... [FT-857] wrote:

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Actually one impact. Automatic Repeater Shift no longer works. You will manually have to choose correct offset.
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Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)

On July 2, 2018 7:41:21 AM MST, "Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)" wrote:
No impact.

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Re: FT857D mod

 

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If memory serves me correctly, it may also wipe out the 5 MHz pre-programmed channels.

Don? WA7GTU

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On 2018-07-02 08:44, 'Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)' leonardpennock@... [FT-857] wrote:

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Actually one impact. Automatic Repeater Shift no longer works. You will manually have to choose correct offset.
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Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)

On July 2, 2018 7:41:21 AM MST, "Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)" wrote:
No impact.

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Re: FT857D mod

 

Actually one impact. Automatic Repeater Shift no longer works. You will manually have to choose correct offset.
--
Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)


On July 2, 2018 7:41:21 AM MST, "Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)" wrote:
No impact.
Re: FT857D mod

 

No impact.
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Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)


On July 2, 2018 6:45:29 AM MST, "'Lester Morrow / W3LES' lesterf52@... [FT-857]" wrote:
Hi again,
Question 2 has anyone done the 857 for the Mars mod if so,
If so how has it effected it ie power, filtering, audio etc i have been given an mars application from a member of the same.


Thanks Again
Have a great 4th
and GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS P/P & this Country!
Lester / w3les
Re: digital and voice modes from PC

 

Yaesu makes a USB interface called the SCU-17. You have to make sure you have the both the data and cat cables for it to work. It will work with digital mode apps on your computer.

73, John-W5FLY




On Sunday, July 1, 2018, 8:59 AM, zsolt_tari@... [FT-857] wrote:

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Hi,

I have a question about using digital and voice modes from computer.
I would like to know if there is anyone who did this modding in order to operate the radio from computer:


Both CAT and Mic are needed to operate from PC. I would use MicroHAM USB III


Will this work for both digital and voice mode operations from PC ? MicroHAM USB creates a USB virtual sound card, but i have not used it, just reading it.


Best 73

Zsolt

HA6QZ
Re: digital and voice modes from PC

Jk
 

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Has anyone repaired their FT857 failing zebra lined display with Yeasu newer updated display??
Over time have the zebra lines reappeared? ?
Jack K0var
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On Jul 2, 2018, at 8:06 AM, Brad nk8j@... [FT-857] FT-857@...> wrote:

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Yes it will work but remember to change menu 59 back if your running the remote mike so the up/down buttons will work correctly.


On 7/1/2018 9:59 AM, zsolt_tari@... [FT-857] wrote:
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Hi,

I have a question about using digital and voice modes from computer.
I would like to know if there is anyone who did this modding in order to operate the radio from computer:


Both CAT and Mic are needed to operate from PC. I would use MicroHAM USB III


Will this work for both digital and voice mode operations from PC ? MicroHAM USB creates a USB virtual sound card, but i have not used it, just reading it.


Best 73

Zsolt

HA6QZ
Re: FT857D mod

 

Hi again,
Question 2 has anyone done the 857 for the Mars mod if so,
If so how has it effected it ie power, filtering, audio etc i have been given an mars application from a member of the same.


Thanks Again
Have a great 4th
and GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS P/P & this Country!
Lester / w3les
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