This has happened a couple of times. I suggest looking in the archive.?
Paul G. Chapman MInstLM G4IJL +
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From: "Box1600 via groups.io" <box1600@...>
Date: 15/11/2024 17:53 (GMT+00:00)
Subject: [FT-857] Turns on in VFO mode
I have an older FT-857d.
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Recently, the radio stated coming on in VFO mode when in was in memory mode when turned off.
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Did a bunch of searching but have not found anything on this issue.
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Ideas anyone ?
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Thanks.
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73 - BILL KA8VIT
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I have an older FT-857d.
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Recently, the radio stated coming on in VFO mode when in was in memory mode when turned off.
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Did a bunch of searching but have not found anything on this issue.
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Ideas anyone ?
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Thanks.
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73 - BILL KA8VIT
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Re: FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios
Richard
If Bob is willing to provide the source code, I might be able to provide continuing support.
Jeff K. Steinkamp (N7YG)
Tucson, AZ
Scud Missile Coordinates
N32.2319 W110.8477
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Date 11/14/2024 02:30:25
Subject Re: [FT-857] FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios
Hi All.
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Bob, G4HFQ is not silent key.? He lives locally to me and frequently walks past my front door.? He has, however, stopped writing software and no longer feels able to offer support.
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All the best
Richard Ferguson
M0RBF
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Re: FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios
You will also need this info
All,
If you are not aware there is a free memory programming software by G4HFQ (silent key).
This used to be a pay version of the software but since he is a silent key they have made it a free version.
You still may need a license key but it is freely available.
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best
dwight
-- Anthony Luscre
K8ZT Ohio Section Section Youth Coordinator & Education Outreach ARRL - The National Association For Amateur Radio? ?
K8ZT Radio Website-
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Re: FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios
Hi All.
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Bob, G4HFQ is not silent key.? He lives locally to me and frequently walks past my front door.? He has, however, stopped writing software and no longer feels able to offer support.
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All the best
Richard Ferguson
M0RBF
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Re: FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios
Randy,
Your info is correct but not related to the programming of frequency memories, different kettle of fish.
HRD changed settings that were not intended to be changed by the rig operator due to the limited capability of the MCU Yaesu used and was probably the best fit for when the rig was designed.
John VE7KKQ
Yaesu asked the software companies like Ham Radio Deluxe and
programming applications to greatly reduce the ability to program
the FT-857 and 897 because it could damage the memory chips and they
no longer have a source for them.?
Randy
On 11/13/24 8:25 AM, rifkum via
wrote:
All,
If you are not aware there is a free memory programming
software by G4HFQ (silent key).
This used to be a pay version of the software but since he is
a silent key they have made it a free version.
You still may need a license key but it is freely available.
?
?
best
dwight
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Re: FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios
Yaesu asked the software companies like Ham Radio Deluxe and
programming applications to greatly reduce the ability to program
the FT-857 and 897 because it could damage the memory chips and they
no longer have a source for them.?
Randy
On 11/13/24 8:25 AM, rifkum via
groups.io wrote:
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All,
If you are not aware there is a free memory programming
software by G4HFQ (silent key).
This used to be a pay version of the software but since he is
a silent key they have made it a free version.
You still may need a license key but it is freely available.
?
?
best
dwight
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Re: FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios
Thank you! I will give it a try tonight.
Zack W9SZ
Check this link,
Thierry
Le 13/11/2024 à 17:10, Zack Widup via
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How would one get a license key?
Zack W9SZ
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All,
If you are not aware there is a free Yaesu FT-857 memory
programming software by G4HFQ (silent key).
This used to be a pay version of the software but since
he is a silent key they have made it a free version.
You still may need a license key but it is freely
available.
Lots of other Yaesu software here as well.
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?
best
N7KBC
dwight
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Re: FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios
Check this link,
Thierry
Le 13/11/2024 à 17:10, Zack Widup via
groups.io a écrit?:
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How would one get a license key?
Zack W9SZ
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All,
If you are not aware there is a free Yaesu FT-857 memory
programming software by G4HFQ (silent key).
This used to be a pay version of the software but since
he is a silent key they have made it a free version.
You still may need a license key but it is freely
available.
Lots of other Yaesu software here as well.
?
?
best
N7KBC
dwight
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Re: FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios
How would one get a license key?
Zack W9SZ
[Edited Message Follows]
All,
If you are not aware there is a free Yaesu FT-857 memory programming software by G4HFQ (silent key).
This used to be a pay version of the software but since he is a silent key they have made it a free version.
You still may need a license key but it is freely available.
Lots of other Yaesu software here as well.
?
?
best
N7KBC
dwight
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Re: FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios
I've used his program for years on my FT-857D/FT-897D rigs. It is excellent software.
73,
--Hank
KB4MTO / TA5ZC
On November 13, 2024 8:25:57 AM EST, "rifkum via groups.io" <rifkum@...> wrote:
All,
If you are not aware there is a free memory programming software by G4HFQ (silent key).
This used to be a pay version of the software but since he is a silent key they have made it a free version.
You still may need a license key but it is freely available.
?
?
best
dwight
--Hank Lambert
KB4MTO / TA5ZC
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FT857 programming software and other Yaesu radios
All,
If you are not aware there is a free Yaesu FT-857 memory programming software by G4HFQ (silent key).
This used to be a pay version of the software but since he is a silent key they have made it a free version.
You still may need a license key but it is freely available.
Lots of other Yaesu software here as well.
?
?
best
N7KBC
dwight
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Have you tried FDBasicMMO software by G4HFQ (silent key) ?? It's free and should work with the Ft-857
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dwight
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Re: Can the FT-847 DSP Board be used on FT-857?
Thanks Mitch. I found the circuit diagram of both which, as you
said, are vastly different.
73s John
On 11/11/2024 2:33 PM, n4mf_sc via
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The short answer is no. The DSP CPU's are different and the
control circuitry is different. It may look close on the
schematics but when you start comparing parts, no.
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Mitch
N4MF
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Re: Can the FT-847 DSP Board be used on FT-857?
The short answer is no. The DSP CPU's are different and the control circuitry is different. It may look close on the schematics but when you start comparing parts, no.
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Mitch
N4MF
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Re: Low power output on SSB and CW
#857D
Don’t spend that kind of money on it Alex. The shipping there and back plus the US exchange is nuts. ? Give me a call. I repair these all the time.? And I apologize to the moderator if this is out of line.?? ? Ronnie VE3NLS ? Innovative Circuits Electronics Repair Centre #2040 30/31 Side Road West Oro-Medonte, Ontario L0L 2L0 
E-mail ? ? ? ??ron@... Mobile?? ??705-791-6634 ? ? ? ? ? ? Thank you! That confirms my thoughts.?I initially thought of microphone not having enough gain. Tested with another mic and then CW both have the same results. I might send it to Yeasu to replace both CF1004 and CF1005(?) as I don't have a high wattage gun, or worth of an investment.
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Re: Low power output on SSB and CW
#857D
Thank you! That confirms my thoughts.?I initially thought of microphone not having enough gain. Tested with another mic and then CW both have the same results.
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I might send it to Yeasu to replace both CF1004 and CF1005(?) as I don't have a high wattage gun, or worth of an investment.
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73,
Alex
VE9WS
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Re: Low power output on SSB and CW
#857D
Sorry to interrupt again, but you should use an oscilloscope to trace the signal path. Changing parts with no clear reason is just looking for problems in the dark.
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Re: Low power output on SSB and CW
#857D
That is correct and they are really cheap from Yaesu.
If you do change them don't be afraid of using a high wattage gun for those ground pins.
I use a 140 watt Weller gun, but you have to be careful of the small nearby parts or remove them first.
It is a fairly easy job of you are careful.
Sometimes when working I cover and isolate nearby parts with some aluminum or Kapton tape to remind me to be careful.
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Re: Low power output on SSB and CW
#857D
That is correct.? My apologies.? CF1004 is the Ceramic filter for SSB/CW.? ?Thanks for the correction. ? Still if those 455 Khz filters are crusty looking they should be changed.? And perhaps it could be the IF amp as stated or any one of those PIN diodes that select the mode.? It is a pretty busy IF section. ? Ronnie VE3NLS ? ? 
? ? Innovative Circuits Electronics Repair Centre #2040 30/31 Side Road West Oro-Medonte, Ontario L0L 2L0 
E-mail ? ? ? ??ron@... Mobile?? ??705-791-6634 ? ? ? ? ? ? I don't thank that there is a ceramic filter in the CW and SSB path. There is a crystal filter, but also there is an if AMP in there. I don't have the schematic nearby right now, but look at the path from the SSB filter to the down stream amp to the left.
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Anthony Luscre
Richard