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The FT857/897 are the basic 100W radios that does cover a lot of bands as the FT991 does (HF/6m/2m/440 and all mode). But the FT991 is IF DSP allowing of setting up IF filters where the 857/897 requires additional filters you buy and also is useless AF DSP.? The FT991 also does Fusion and has a touch screen making it easier to get to the menus.? The menus in the 857/897 suck, that is to access them.? Also the FT991 being IF DSP, it also uses the DSP for shaping the rcv and xmt signal, lots of filters for adjusting this. The FT991 is a few notches above the FT857/897 that are more of 2000s radios where FT991 is more modern. 73, ron, n9ee/r Ron Wright, N9EE/R Hernando Co ARES EC BSEE Micro Computer Concepts Spring Hill, Florida 146.64 repeater, 1100 ft HAAT 352-835-5610 also n9ee55@...
On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 8:33:00 PM EDT, Chuck Cole <cncole@...> wrote:
Hi Marty, Don't know the FT-857D, but the FT-991A has everything and all reviews say it's great, so I'd feel safe in saying that the FT-991A is a complete and deluxe upgrade for the FT-857A. -----Original Message----- |
