FT-857D

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The world's smallest HF/VHF/UHF multimode transceiver at its introduction provides base station performance from an ultra-compact package that's ideal for mobile or external battery portable work. High-output transmitter design with 100 Watts on HF and 6 meters, 50 Watts on 2 meters and 20 Watts on 70 cm band. Wide frequency coverage receiver with DSP bandpass filter, auto-notch filter, digital noise reduction, IF shift, Spectrum Scope. Upgradable with COLLINS mechanical filters. Big tuning dial, remote-head operation, CW trainer. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2003 (FT-857) / 2004 (FT-857D).

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-857D specifications

General
Frequency coverage
Receive0.1000 ~ 56.0000 MHz
76.0000 ~ 164.0000 MHz
420.0000 ~ 470.0000 MHz
Transmit1.8 / 3.5 / 5.1675 [1] / 5.3 / 7 / 10 / 14 / 18 / 21 / 24 / 28 / 50 / 144 / 430 MHz band
Mode
CW / FSK (RTTY/Packet) / LSB / USB / AM / FM / WFM
Tuning step
10 Hz / 1 / 2.5 / 5 KHz (CW/SSB).
100 Hz / 2.5 / 5 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 KHz (AM).
100 Hz / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 KHz (FM).
1 MHz (quick tuning).
Receiver
Sensitivity
CW / SSB0.2 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N)
0.125 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N)
0.125 uV (144~148 MHz, 10dB S/N)
0.125 uV (430~450 MHz, 10dB S/N)
AM32.0 uV (0.1~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N)
2.0 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N)
1.0 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM0.5 uV (28~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
0.2 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
0.2 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
0.2 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
CW-N [2]300 Hz (-6dB)
1000 Hz (-60dB)
CW-N [3]500 Hz (-6dB)
2000 Hz (-60dB)
CW / FSK / SSB2.2 KHz (-6dB)
4.5 KHz (-60dB)
SSB [4]2.3 KHz (-6dB)
4.7 KHz (-66dB)
AM6 KHz (-6dB)
20 KHz (-60dB)
FM-N9 KHz (-6dB)
25 KHz (-60dB)
FM15 KHz (-6dB)
30 KHz (-60dB)
RF preamplifier
Yes (HF/50 MHz)
RF attenuator
10 dB (HF/50 MHz)
Image rejection
70 dB (HF/50 MHz)
60 dB (144/430 MHz)
IF rejection
60 dB
IF-shift
Yes
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes (0~100 level adjustable)
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
±9.99 KHz
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Fast, slow, off
Frequency stability
±4ppm from 1' to 60' after power-on.
±1ppm/hour with temperature +25°C.
±0.5ppm/hour with temperature +25°C after warm-up [5].
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
68.330 MHz (CW/SSB/AM/FM)
10.7 MHz (WFM)
455 KHz (CW/SSB/AM/FM)
Squelch sensitivity
SSB / CW / AM2.5 uV (1.8~30 MHz)
1.0 uV (50~54 MHz)
0.5 uV (144~148 MHz)
0.5 uV (430~450 MHz)
FM0.32 uV (28~30 MHz)
0.16 uV (50~54 MHz)
0.16 uV (144~148 MHz)
0.16 uV (430~450 MHz)
CW features
Semi break-in
Full break-in
400~800 Hz pitch tone
USB-side/LSB-side modes
Morse code training feature
Transmitter
Output power
SSB / CW / FSK / FM100 W max (HF/50 MHz)
50 W max (144 MHz)
20 W max (430 MHz)
AM25 W max (HF/50 MHz)
12.5 W max (144 MHz)
5 W max (430 MHz)
Spurious emission
-50dBc (1.8~29.7 MHz)
-60dBc (50/144/430 MHz)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>50dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5.0 KHz
±2.5 KHz (FM-N)
Audio response
400~2600 Hz (-6dB)
Microphone
600Ω nominal (200~10.000Ω)
CW features
Keyer 4~60wpm
FSK features
1200bps / 9600bps Packet
Features
Memory
200 regular memories
50 smart-search memories
5 pair for band-limiting scan
4 home memories (HF/50/144/430 MHz)
1 priority channel
2 VFO
Display
10 Hz frequency resolution
Segment-bar signal meter
Selective calling
CTCSS / DCS
DTMF
1750 Hz call tone
Antenna
SO239 50Ω (HF/50 MHz)
SO239 50Ω (144/430 MHz) 6]
N 50Ω (144/430 MHz) [7]
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15%)
Power consumption
550mA RX, squelched
1A RX, typ
22A TX, 100W output
Audio power
2.5 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm headphone or speaker (with Low/High level switch)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (4~16Ω speaker)
Jack 3.5 mm (Meter)
Jack 3.5 mm (ACC)
Jack 3.5 mm (CW key)
6-pin miniDIN (DATA / TNC)
8-pin miniDIN (CAT / PC / ATU / PA)
8-pin jack (mic)
Mechanical and environmental data
Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
155 (W) x 52 (H) x 233 (D) mm
Weight
2.1 kg

  1. USA version, Alaska emergency frequency.
  2. Optional Collins YF-122CN filter installed.
  3. Optional Collins YF-122C filter installed.
  4. Optional Collins YF-122S filter installed.
  5. Optional TCXO-9 unit installed.
  6. USA and EXP version.
  7. EUR version.
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FT-857 series :

The Yaesu FT-857D is a upgraded version of the FT-857. The FT-857D includes 60 meter coverage plus the formerly optional DSP-2 Digital Signal Processing Unit. This radio comes with MH-31A8J hand microphone, mobile mounting bracket MMB-82, separation kit YSK-857 for remoting the head, control cable, DC power cord.

FT-857D photo gallery :


Yaesu FT-857D in outdoor operation


Yaesu FT-857D in mobile and base station operations

FT-857D price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT857 sale price (UK Pounds) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price Date Condition
GBP 739.00 2021-sep Brand-new
GBP 400.00
(550USD)
2021-aug Second Hand

Comes with DTMF microphone, control head remote mount, power cord

GBP 432.00
(549USD)
2019-oct Second Hand

Comes with MH-31A8J hand mic, power cord, bracket, cables, manual and original box

GBP 354.00
(459USD)
2017-mar Second Hand

Includes the user's manual, DC power cord, MH-31 hand mic, mounting bracket and YSK-857 head extension cable. Original box

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