Re: FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run
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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Re: FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run
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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Re: FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run
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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Re: FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run
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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Re: FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run
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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Re: FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run
?? 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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Re: 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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Re: FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run
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 ? ? ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of James Stafford
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2020 18:19
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [FT-857] FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run? 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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Re: FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run
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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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've always considered the 991A as the next logical step up from the 857 / 891.? I really like my 991A and the 857D.
73
Don? KI5AIU
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My bet is that the FT-991 is the expected replacement.
James B Stafford
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.
73 John W5TD
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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Re: FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run
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.
73 John W5TD
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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Re: FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run
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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Yea, I was really sorry to see that. I got mine around 2008ish and I love this rig. I had it in my truck for about 10 years and used it all week to and from work. Every morning I would check in to the Treasure Coasters Net on 7.153. In addition to regular net check-ins, I made over 400 HF contacts with 90 of them being other countries, 68 of them were original countries.
I have a new truck that I have been waiting to get the radio install in. The display has finally started failing with the zebra lines (after 12 years of intense Florida heat). This morning I just ordered a new control head from HRO. I hope to get another 10 years out of it. It has been a very reliable rig.
73,
--Hank
KB4MTO / TA5ZC
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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.
Jerry n9ac
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Vic WA4THR
James Stafford