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FT-857D Discontinued By Yaesu - Was a Great Run

 

In December I noticed that HRO had moved the FT-857D into the Discontinued List.
Today I checked and the major sellers in the US (HRO, Gigaparts, DX Engineering, etc.) are all showing out of stock.
Yaesu had a great run with this radio and I have sure enjoyed mine since 2004.

So I wonder what Yaesu will replace it with?
Will probably be a while to announce their replacement with the COVID-19 issue around the world.

Stay healthy my friends.
73
Chris - KJ6ZH
Re: 6-Pin DIN Interface has Stopped Working

 

The fuse looked ok when I took the top off, it was only when I tested it with a meter it showed up blown, the fuse for the cat port is near the cat port right next to a jumper, very small surface mount thing with a 3 on it.? the PDF is for a 897d but its the same as the 857
Re: 6-Pin DIN Interface has Stopped Working

 

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make sure you did not bend a pin, it is easy to do.

Larry N8CWU

On 3/31/2020 1:35 AM, Chuck Smith (K6CES) wrote:

I used to use my KPC3+ with my FT-857D quite a bit.? I also use to use a Signal Link for digital modes.? I have not touched the radio in about a month.

I recently tried to check in via packet for local net.? Connected the KPC3+, tuned to the frequency, changed the mode to 'PKT'.? I could see other nodes on the frequency via the S meter, but the TNC was not responding.? I tried to connect manually and the TNC would not connect to the radio.? I reset both the TNC and the FT-857D to factory defaults and tried again.? Nada.

I broke out the Signal Link.? Connected the HF vertical, tuned to 7.074 USB and checked to ensure menu 38 was set to 'USER-U'.? Again, no joy.? I cannot decode or encode FT8, JS8, or PSK-31 no matter the menu 38 selection. Somehow the 6-pin DIN interface has gone dead.??
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Just to ensure that the KPC3+ or signal link are good, I connected them to my IC-7100 and everything works flawlessly.

Has anyone seen the 6-Pin DIN malfunction or die?? I am at a loss.? Usually the FT-857D just works.? It has never failed me before and thus I have never had to troubleshoot an issue.

Thanks,

Chuck, K6CES

Re: 6-Pin DIN Interface has Stopped Working

Chuck Smith (K6CES)
 

Thanks Mick.? I will pull the cover off to see if there is anything obvious.

Regards,

Chuck, K6CES
Re: 6-Pin DIN Interface has Stopped Working

 

I had the 13.8 volt output go dead on the cat port due to the 3amp surface mount fuse blow and my ldg yt-100 tuner stopped working. done a work around by soldering 2 small wires each side of the blown fuse and put a 3amp fuse in line, if it blows again its just a matter of popping the top of, replacing the fuse and away you go. pulling the cat plug out or putting it in with the radio on is what can blow the fuse as well as some say that a?motorized mobile antenna can pull too much and blow it. don't know if that was any help to point you in some sort of fault finding direction.

MICK SA4MDN
Re: 6-Pin DIN Interface has Stopped Working

Bry Carling AF4K
 

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stop



On Mar 31, 2020, at 6:33 AM, Chuck Smith (K6CES) <chksmith@...> wrote:

?I used to use my KPC3+ with my FT-857D quite a bit.? I also use to use a Signal Link for digital modes.? I have not touched the radio in about a month.

I recently tried to check in via packet for local net.? Connected the KPC3+, tuned to the frequency, changed the mode to 'PKT'.? I could see other nodes on the frequency via the S meter, but the TNC was not responding.? I tried to connect manually and the TNC would not connect to the radio.? I reset both the TNC and the FT-857D to factory defaults and tried again.? Nada.

I broke out the Signal Link.? Connected the HF vertical, tuned to 7.074 USB and checked to ensure menu 38 was set to 'USER-U'.? Again, no joy.? I cannot decode or encode FT8, JS8, or PSK-31 no matter the menu 38 selection. Somehow the 6-pin DIN interface has gone dead.??
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Just to ensure that the KPC3+ or signal link are good, I connected them to my IC-7100 and everything works flawlessly.

Has anyone seen the 6-Pin DIN malfunction or die?? I am at a loss.? Usually the FT-857D just works.? It has never failed me before and thus I have never had to troubleshoot an issue.

Thanks,

Chuck, K6CES

6-Pin DIN Interface has Stopped Working

Chuck Smith (K6CES)
 

I used to use my KPC3+ with my FT-857D quite a bit.? I also use to use a Signal Link for digital modes.? I have not touched the radio in about a month.

I recently tried to check in via packet for local net.? Connected the KPC3+, tuned to the frequency, changed the mode to 'PKT'.? I could see other nodes on the frequency via the S meter, but the TNC was not responding.? I tried to connect manually and the TNC would not connect to the radio.? I reset both the TNC and the FT-857D to factory defaults and tried again.? Nada.

I broke out the Signal Link.? Connected the HF vertical, tuned to 7.074 USB and checked to ensure menu 38 was set to 'USER-U'.? Again, no joy.? I cannot decode or encode FT8, JS8, or PSK-31 no matter the menu 38 selection. Somehow the 6-pin DIN interface has gone dead.??
?
Just to ensure that the KPC3+ or signal link are good, I connected them to my IC-7100 and everything works flawlessly.

Has anyone seen the 6-Pin DIN malfunction or die?? I am at a loss.? Usually the FT-857D just works.? It has never failed me before and thus I have never had to troubleshoot an issue.

Thanks,

Chuck, K6CES
Re: New Location Blues

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Unplug the tuner and go directly from the radio to the antenna.

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Steve WA6DUN

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Bob L via Groups.Io
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2020 8:21 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [FT-857] New Location Blues

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What was the solution?

Nob wa7dxz

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Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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-------- Original message --------

From: Steve@...

Date: 3/30/20 6:58 AM (GMT-07:00)

Subject: Re: [FT-857] New Location Blues

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Solved!? I want to thank you guys for pointing out that I overlooked the obvious!? Sometimes you can't see the forest from the trees, and this time I was probably just too close to the problem (I created it for myself!)
It's really nice to have a group of such nice people to share and solve problems for each other.? Again, thanks for the insight.? The problem is now solved, thanks to
Hank Lambert (KB4MTO/TA5ZC)
Dennis Deaton (AG7K)

and

Charles Terry Aldridge KM9N

You guys are great!

Steve WA6DUN
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Re: New Location Blues

Bob L
 

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What was the solution?
Nob wa7dxz



Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------
From: Steve@...
Date: 3/30/20 6:58 AM (GMT-07:00)
Subject: Re: [FT-857] New Location Blues

Solved!? I want to thank you guys for pointing out that I overlooked the obvious!? Sometimes you can't see the forest from the trees, and this time I was probably just too close to the problem (I created it for myself!)
It's really nice to have a group of such nice people to share and solve problems for each other.? Again, thanks for the insight.? The problem is now solved, thanks to
Hank Lambert (KB4MTO/TA5ZC)
Dennis Deaton (AG7K)

and

Charles Terry Aldridge KM9N

You guys are great!

Steve WA6DUN
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Re: New Location Blues

[email protected]
 

Solved!? I want to thank you guys for pointing out that I overlooked the obvious!? Sometimes you can't see the forest from the trees, and this time I was probably just too close to the problem (I created it for myself!)
It's really nice to have a group of such nice people to share and solve problems for each other.? Again, thanks for the insight.? The problem is now solved, thanks to
Hank Lambert (KB4MTO/TA5ZC)
Dennis Deaton (AG7K)

and

Charles Terry Aldridge KM9N

You guys are great!

Steve WA6DUN
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Re: New Location Blues

 

Diamond antenna straight into connector on the right. No tuner. 73


Charles Terry Aldridge KM9N

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Re: New Location Blues

[email protected]
 

Valuable insight!? Thank you!

Steve WA6DUN

On Mar 29, 2020 7:02 PM, Dennis Deaton <mroencontact@...> wrote:
Hello Steve. Maybe I have missed something in your post but? Hook your Diamond up to the VHF/UHF port on the radio. The Tuner is for HF only and won't work on 2 meter/440?
AG7K
Re: New Location Blues

 

Hello Steve. Maybe I have missed something in your post but? Hook your Diamond up to the VHF/UHF port on the radio. The Tuner is for HF only and won't work on 2 meter/440?
AG7K
Re: New Location Blues

 

Remove the tuner and plug the antenna directly into the radio¡¯s so-239 connector and see if you can at least hear something.

Also, make sure you have the antenna cable plugged into the correct so-239 connector.

73,

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KB4MTO /TA5ZC



Hank Lambert
KB4MTO/TA5ZC




On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 9:25 PM -0400, <Steve@...> wrote:

Hello All:

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I moved 4 times in the last 5 years.? During that time, I've been lurking - watching emails from this site related to the FT-857D.? All of my HF radio equipment was in boxes, so I haven't been on the air for a long time.? The HF gear is now working fine, with a new flagpole antenna and exterior Smart tuner.

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Now, it¡¯s time for me to get my FT-857D and YT-100 ?with a Diamond X50D antenna working again.? Before the move, this equipment worked flawlessly, so I¡¯m sure it¡¯s something that I have done or not done with the setup, but I just can¡¯t figure it out.

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I have re-programmed 200 new stations into the radio for new repeaters in the area.? When I check the SWR, it¡¯s off the chart on the radio, even if I tune it up with the YT-100.? In addition, I can¡¯t hear ANYTHING on any channel!? There are a lot of repeaters in the area, and with everyone home for a virus vacation, the airwaves are busy!? I¡¯ve tried everything that I can come up with, but don't have a solution.? Any suggestions???

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Thanks for your help!

?

Steve WA6DUN

Prescott, AZ
New Location Blues

[email protected]
 

Hello All:

?

I moved 4 times in the last 5 years.? During that time, I've been lurking - watching emails from this site related to the FT-857D.? All of my HF radio equipment was in boxes, so I haven't been on the air for a long time.? The HF gear is now working fine, with a new flagpole antenna and exterior Smart tuner.

?

Now, it¡¯s time for me to get my FT-857D and YT-100 ?with a Diamond X50D antenna working again.? Before the move, this equipment worked flawlessly, so I¡¯m sure it¡¯s something that I have done or not done with the setup, but I just can¡¯t figure it out.

?

I have re-programmed 200 new stations into the radio for new repeaters in the area.? When I check the SWR, it¡¯s off the chart on the radio, even if I tune it up with the YT-100.? In addition, I can¡¯t hear ANYTHING on any channel!? There are a lot of repeaters in the area, and with everyone home for a virus vacation, the airwaves are busy!? I¡¯ve tried everything that I can come up with, but don't have a solution.? Any suggestions???

?

Thanks for your help!

?

Steve WA6DUN

Prescott, AZ
More FT857 items for sale

John Geiger W5TD
 

I have for sale a couple more FT857 items for sale as I continue to clean our the shack.? Prices include shipping in the US. Here is what I have available:

1. FT857D original box, with all of in the inserts, including the box for the MH31 mic, the bubble wrap for the head, and the bag for the body.? I will wrap it in shipping paper so it doesn't get any marks on it during shipping.? Asking $24.

2. MFJ 5166 paddles to keyer cable.? Has 3 lugs on 1 end to attach to the paddles, terminated in a 1/8" stereo plug to plug into the FT857 on the other end.? Asking $10.

I can take paypal/check/MO.

73 John W5TD
Re: FT857 items for sale

John Geiger W5TD
 

Hi Appanna and other list members,

Sorry, the LDG tuner and CT39A packet cable have been sold.

73 John W5TD


On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 5:56 AM H.N.Appanna <hn.appanna@...> wrote:
Good morning
I am vu2hna handle Appanna from india.
I am interested and will be traveling to Portland, my daughter staying there. Of course after the present situation is over. If still available please let me know, you can ship the same to Portland address.?

With best regards
Appanna

On Sat, 21 Mar, 2020, 7:02 am John Geiger W5TD, <af5cc2@...> wrote:
I have for sale a LDG YT-100 tuner made especially for the Yaesu FT857 series of radios. It is a couple of years old and has a few light marks on the case but looks good overall. It was just back to LDG and they checked it out for performance and verified that it is working correctly. They also determined that it needed a new cable, so it comes with a new cable.

I will include the old cable as well, maybe you can use it to for an adapter for something else. This tuner is rated at 100 watts for 160-6 meters and has a wider tuning range than the Yaesu FC-30 tuner. It plugs into the tuner/CAT jack on the radio, but has a separate CAT jack on the tuner so you can still do CAT control of the radio while using the tuner.

You push the tune button on the radio and it puts your FT857 into AM mode, sends a 10 watt carrier, goes into a tuning cycle, and then returns to receive.

I am asking $85 shipped for the tuner and cables
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I also have a brand new CT-39A packet cable that plugs into the DATA jack on the back of the FT857 to run digital modes.? You can wire it into your soundcard interface or TNC.? Asking $11 shipped.
?
I can take paypal/check/MO.
?
73 John W5TD
Re: FT857 items for sale

 

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I am interested in buying the tuner and cable if it is still available. I can send money via PayPal.

Steve Hartzell
W6WBO
Voice & Text 916-343-2308


On Mar 20, 2020, at 6:32 PM, John Geiger W5TD <af5cc2@...> wrote:

?I have for sale a LDG YT-100 tuner made especially for the Yaesu FT857 series of radios. It is a couple of years old and has a few light marks on the case but looks good overall. It was just back to LDG and they checked it out for performance and verified that it is working correctly. They also determined that it needed a new cable, so it comes with a new cable.

I will include the old cable as well, maybe you can use it to for an adapter for something else. This tuner is rated at 100 watts for 160-6 meters and has a wider tuning range than the Yaesu FC-30 tuner. It plugs into the tuner/CAT jack on the radio, but has a separate CAT jack on the tuner so you can still do CAT control of the radio while using the tuner.

You push the tune button on the radio and it puts your FT857 into AM mode, sends a 10 watt carrier, goes into a tuning cycle, and then returns to receive.

I am asking $85 shipped for the tuner and cables
_________________________________________________________
I also have a brand new CT-39A packet cable that plugs into the DATA jack on the back of the FT857 to run digital modes.? You can wire it into your soundcard interface or TNC.? Asking $11 shipped.
?
I can take paypal/check/MO.
?
73 John W5TD
Re: FT857 items for sale

H.N.Appanna
 

Good morning
I am vu2hna handle Appanna from india.
I am interested and will be traveling to Portland, my daughter staying there. Of course after the present situation is over. If still available please let me know, you can ship the same to Portland address.?

With best regards
Appanna

On Sat, 21 Mar, 2020, 7:02 am John Geiger W5TD, <af5cc2@...> wrote:
I have for sale a LDG YT-100 tuner made especially for the Yaesu FT857 series of radios. It is a couple of years old and has a few light marks on the case but looks good overall. It was just back to LDG and they checked it out for performance and verified that it is working correctly. They also determined that it needed a new cable, so it comes with a new cable.

I will include the old cable as well, maybe you can use it to for an adapter for something else. This tuner is rated at 100 watts for 160-6 meters and has a wider tuning range than the Yaesu FC-30 tuner. It plugs into the tuner/CAT jack on the radio, but has a separate CAT jack on the tuner so you can still do CAT control of the radio while using the tuner.

You push the tune button on the radio and it puts your FT857 into AM mode, sends a 10 watt carrier, goes into a tuning cycle, and then returns to receive.

I am asking $85 shipped for the tuner and cables
_________________________________________________________
I also have a brand new CT-39A packet cable that plugs into the DATA jack on the back of the FT857 to run digital modes.? You can wire it into your soundcard interface or TNC.? Asking $11 shipped.
?
I can take paypal/check/MO.
?
73 John W5TD
FT857 items for sale

John Geiger W5TD
 

I have for sale a LDG YT-100 tuner made especially for the Yaesu FT857 series of radios. It is a couple of years old and has a few light marks on the case but looks good overall. It was just back to LDG and they checked it out for performance and verified that it is working correctly. They also determined that it needed a new cable, so it comes with a new cable.

I will include the old cable as well, maybe you can use it to for an adapter for something else. This tuner is rated at 100 watts for 160-6 meters and has a wider tuning range than the Yaesu FC-30 tuner. It plugs into the tuner/CAT jack on the radio, but has a separate CAT jack on the tuner so you can still do CAT control of the radio while using the tuner.

You push the tune button on the radio and it puts your FT857 into AM mode, sends a 10 watt carrier, goes into a tuning cycle, and then returns to receive.

I am asking $85 shipped for the tuner and cables
_________________________________________________________
I also have a brand new CT-39A packet cable that plugs into the DATA jack on the back of the FT857 to run digital modes.? You can wire it into your soundcard interface or TNC.? Asking $11 shipped.
?
I can take paypal/check/MO.
?
73 John W5TD
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