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Re: Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

 

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I think this guy was reviewing an FT-200? :-)

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Alex VK2PIR

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dan Cameron
Sent: 6 May, 2020 09:18
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [FT-857] Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

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I agree...mine fires up in 1 or 2 seconds...on the go!

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On Tue, May 5, 2020, 6:26 PM Bob L via <wa7dxz=[email protected]> wrote:

Im confused. I turn mine on, its on the last freq, mode,power, etc that I used. Change bands, same thing.??

, what checklist are you talking about?

Can you clarify your comment?

Bob wa7dxz

Sun City AZ

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From: mick smith <michael.newbury@...>

Date: 5/5/20 1:03 PM (GMT-07:00)

Subject: Re: [FT-857] Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

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What's this bit all about, I sure don't have to do this,

Every time you start this radio up, you’ll have to go through a checklist of steps that can start to get tedious with daily use.

Mick SA4MDN


Re: Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

 

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Was this 857 review email in other groups as well? What other groups would it apply to?

--Hank

KB4MTO / TA5ZC

http://www.hamradio.hanklambert.com

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On 2020-05-06 07:18, AJ3O via groups.io wrote:

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I follow several groups and when I see the same name, title, wording and links I tend to think that they are spam.
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When I say the same, I literally mean word for word.
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73,
Joe / AJ3O
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On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 06:39:10 AM EDT, Hank Lambert <hank@...> wrote:
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Same here. I turn it on and the most I have to do is change frequency and hit the tune button when on HF. I haven't seen the video yet so I don't know what it says, but once the 857 is set up, it's pretty much turn it on, go to frequency, hit tune (if on hf), and enjoy nice QSO's.

73,

--Hank

KB4MTO / TA5ZC

https://www.hamradio.hanklambert.com


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On 2020-05-05 17:26, John P Liddell via groups.io wrote:

Me either...

?John, ?KK4QFP? ? ?~Don't let the old person in~

On May 5, 2020, at 4:04 PM, mick smith <michael.newbury@...> wrote:

What's this bit all about, I sure don't have to do this,

Every time you start this radio up, you'll have to go through a checklist of steps that can start to get tedious with daily use.

Mick SA4MDN



Re: Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

 

I follow several groups and when I see the same name, title, wording and links I tend to think that they are spam.

When I say the same, I literally mean word for word.

73,
Joe / AJ3O

On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 06:39:10 AM EDT, Hank Lambert <hank@...> wrote:


Same here. I turn it on and the most I have to do is change frequency and hit the tune button when on HF. I haven't seen the video yet so I don't know what it says, but once the 857 is set up, it's pretty much turn it on, go to frequency, hit tune (if on hf), and enjoy nice QSO's.

73,

--Hank

KB4MTO / TA5ZC

https://www.hamradio.hanklambert.com


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On 2020-05-05 17:26, John P Liddell via groups.io wrote:

Me either...

?John, ?KK4QFP? ? ?~Don't let the old person in~

On May 5, 2020, at 4:04 PM, mick smith <michael.newbury@...> wrote:

What's this bit all about, I sure don't have to do this,

Every time you start this radio up, you'll have to go through a checklist of steps that can start to get tedious with daily use.

Mick SA4MDN



Re: Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

 

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Same here. I turn it on and the most I have to do is change frequency and hit the tune button when on HF. I haven't seen the video yet so I don't know what it says, but once the 857 is set up, it's pretty much turn it on, go to frequency, hit tune (if on hf), and enjoy nice QSO's.

73,

--Hank

KB4MTO / TA5ZC

https://www.hamradio.hanklambert.com


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On 2020-05-05 17:26, John P Liddell via groups.io wrote:

Me either...

?John, ?KK4QFP? ? ?~Don't let the old person in~

On May 5, 2020, at 4:04 PM, mick smith <michael.newbury@...> wrote:

What's this bit all about, I sure don't have to do this,

Every time you start this radio up, you'll have to go through a checklist of steps that can start to get tedious with daily use.

Mick SA4MDN


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Re: Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

Jack W4GRJ
 

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This is the dumbest and a worthless review...
very strange
Jack W4GRJ

On May 5, 2020, at 9:03 AM, Carl Moon via groups.io <carl.moon@...> wrote:

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Amateur radio, which is also known as ham radio, is a popular hobby worldwide, but choosing the perfect model for your needs can often seem impossible. You typically need to try out a radio so that you can get an idea of whether or not it’s worth your money, but we’re going to try and do the next best thing.
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In this article, we’re going to present our in-depth review of the FT-857D from Yaesu, so you can figure out whether or not it will get the job done.
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Replacement of 2sc5374 50mhz pre rx

 

i suspect that I have the problem of low sensivity in rx in 50 mhz band. I tried to order one 2sc5374 transistor q3034, in the usual sites of electronic components ( mouser, digikey, etc. ) but it appears as a obsolete part.

Any other cross reference as replacement?

Or, I find in ebay sellers that have this part in stock, but it can be are "fiable" original parts?

73S


Re: Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

 
Edited

not me talking about it, its mentioned in the link about the 857D write up, I just commented that I don't have to do it. read the write up you'll see it there

Mick SA4MDN


Re: Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

John P Liddell
 

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Me either...

?John, ?KK4QFP? ? ?~Don’t let the old person in~

On May 5, 2020, at 4:04 PM, mick smith <michael.newbury@...> wrote:

?What's this bit all about, I sure don't have to do this,

Every time you start this radio up, you’ll have to go through a checklist of steps that can start to get tedious with daily use.

Mick SA4MDN


Re: Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

 

I agree...mine fires up in 1 or 2 seconds...on the go!


On Tue, May 5, 2020, 6:26 PM Bob L via <wa7dxz=[email protected]> wrote:
Im confused. I turn mine on, its on the last freq, mode,power, etc that I used. Change bands, same thing.??
, what checklist are you talking about?
Can you clarify your comment?
Bob wa7dxz
Sun City AZ



Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone


-------- Original message --------
From: mick smith <michael.newbury@...>
Date: 5/5/20 1:03 PM (GMT-07:00)
Subject: Re: [FT-857] Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

What's this bit all about, I sure don't have to do this,

Every time you start this radio up, you’ll have to go through a checklist of steps that can start to get tedious with daily use.

Mick SA4MDN


Re: Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

Bob L
 

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Im confused. I turn mine on, its on the last freq, mode,power, etc that I used. Change bands, same thing.??
, what checklist are you talking about?
Can you clarify your comment?
Bob wa7dxz
Sun City AZ



Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone


-------- Original message --------
From: mick smith <michael.newbury@...>
Date: 5/5/20 1:03 PM (GMT-07:00)
Subject: Re: [FT-857] Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

What's this bit all about, I sure don't have to do this,

Every time you start this radio up, you’ll have to go through a checklist of steps that can start to get tedious with daily use.

Mick SA4MDN


Re: Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

 

What's this bit all about, I sure don't have to do this,

Every time you start this radio up, you’ll have to go through a checklist of steps that can start to get tedious with daily use.

Mick SA4MDN


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Which is the best for your scanner. Learn about the differences in nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal-hydride.
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Another look at the Yaesu FT 857D

Carl Moon
 

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Amateur radio, which is also known as ham radio, is a popular hobby worldwide, but choosing the perfect model for your needs can often seem impossible. You typically need to try out a radio so that you can get an idea of whether or not it’s worth your money, but we’re going to try and do the next best thing.
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In this article, we’re going to present our in-depth review of the FT-857D from Yaesu, so you can figure out whether or not it will get the job done.
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Re: Zebra Stripes fixed in my 857D

n8yg
 

Too bad Howard,
I guess I just got lucky with mine.
That's the problem with success in one instance.
The results are somewhat anecdotal unless others can verify..
Good luck with the soldering iron.?
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73 Brad N8YG


Re: no AM TX

 

No, VFO is in band, all other modes are operating normal.

73,
Michael DF9TZ


Re: no AM TX

 

Is the VFO set out of band?

K3CLT
Chuck Tobias


On Saturday, May 2, 2020, 04:37:05 AM EDT, Michael <michael.wohlfarth@...> wrote:


[Edited Message Follows]

TNX for the ideas so far.

Even in the lowest setting there must be some TX output to be measured by a power meter. That's not the cause. I already went through all menu settings.

Meanwhile I found out there must be some mW output which my power meter does not display. With another RX I can detect a carrier and hear the modulation.

May there be a problem with the ALC? The meter doesn't show any ALC on AM but on FM.?

I think on AM there also should be almost some ALC be displayed. Could anyone please verify this?

73,
Michael


Re: Zebra Stripes fixed in my 857D

 

No improvement. I'm going to try one more technique using a soldering iron. meanwhile, the replacement I ordered from Radioworld in the UK is "dispatched" to quote them! This was a very good deal as i stated before due to current exchange rates. I fear these displays will become scarce soon. Sending the display back to Yaesu for repair would likely have cost double what I paid factoring in including shipping each way to Yaesu. The link to the replacement is in my previous post - I'll let all know how that turns out.

73, Howard


Re: no AM TX

 
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TNX for the ideas so far.

Even in the lowest setting there must be some TX output to be measured by a power meter. That's not the cause. I already went through all menu settings.

Meanwhile I found out there must be some mW output which my power meter does not display. With another RX I can detect a carrier and hear the modulation.

May there be a problem with the ALC? The meter doesn't show any ALC on AM but on FM.?

I think on AM there also should be almost some ALC be displayed. Could anyone please verify this?

73,
Michael


Re: problem with pkt mode in 9600 baud

 

I have one variant similar to signalink. Is a Cat/data interface Sm4xiu.?

Yes, is a possiblity that the isolation transformers, can be a source of problems. But now I jumpered it. I have made new tests, and I obtained connections ok, at speed of 7200 bauds in the UZ7HO highspeed sound modem ( with the rig in 9600 mode ). But no at 9600.?
I have good rx, but no TX.
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Caution: the 857 rig have two rx outputs in pkt mode: One pin? for rx in 1200 and other pin rx pin 9600, in data connector. And only one pin for tx in 9600 and 1200. Yes I put a swtich for switching audio 9k6 to 1k2.
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I suspect that the problem is that my usb sound cards (? I? am trying two models ) have a line level output sufficient for 1k2, but? with very low level of signal for 9k6. In fact one of the two have a little more high level than the other.
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I see in the rig with mod indicator at the display, the better sound card, only comes to 1/4 of the modulation scale of the meter.?
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Looking the cat port radio specs. I see the tx input of the rig, have a signal of 1Vpp 10k Zin. I suspect that in general the usb sound cards line level don't have this level of signal. I will measure later, with a oscilloscope the level of signals.
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If this suspect is correct I will contruct a little preamplifer for example with operational amplifer ( non inverter amplifier with single power supply with variable gain).?
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73's? ? ?


Re: no AM TX

 

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Max power on AM for FT-857D is 25W.?

Mark
VK2MOH

On 1 May 2020, at 08:46, Hanford Wright <joh69@...> wrote:

?Michael
It is menu #75 forgot that sorry

Best Regards
Hanford R Wright
WA4LZC
CCA# AC11-12590
y please pardon my typos.

On Apr 30, 2020, at 18:15, Michael <michael.wohlfarth@...> wrote:

?Dear all,

I recently bought an used 857D that does not tx in AM mode. This is not really a big deal for me as I usually do not need this mode. On the other hand I am curious finding the cause and maybe fix it. While pressing the PTT the trx goes in tx, the relais is clicking and the red light is on, but there is no output power. Any ideas?

73,
Michael DF9TZ