FT-857D

Name: Yaesu FT-857D transceiver
Brand: Yaesu
SKU: FT-857D
Price: 998.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly

Specifications

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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
Receive	0.1000 ~ 56.0000 MHz 76.0000 ~ 164.0000 MHz 420.0000 ~ 470.0000 MHz
Transmit	1.8 / 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 / SSB	0.2 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)
AM	32.0 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)
FM	0.5 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 / SSB	2.2 KHz (-6dB) 4.5 KHz (-60dB)
SSB [4]	2.3 KHz (-6dB) 4.7 KHz (-66dB)
AM	6 KHz (-6dB) 20 KHz (-60dB)
FM-N	9 KHz (-6dB) 25 KHz (-60dB)
FM	15 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)
1°	68.330 MHz (CW/SSB/AM/FM) 10.7 MHz (WFM)
2°	455 KHz (CW/SSB/AM/FM)
Squelch sensitivity
SSB / CW / AM	2.5 uV (1.8~30 MHz) 1.0 uV (50~54 MHz) 0.5 uV (144~148 MHz) 0.5 uV (430~450 MHz)
FM	0.32 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 / FM	100 W max (HF/50 MHz) 50 W max (144 MHz) 20 W max (430 MHz)
AM	25 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

USA version, Alaska emergency frequency.
Optional Collins YF-122CN filter installed.
Optional Collins YF-122C filter installed.
Optional Collins YF-122S filter installed.
Optional TCXO-9 unit installed.
USA and EXP version.
EUR version.

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 (US Dollar) 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
USD 998.00 (739GBP)	2021-sep	Brand-new
USD 1039.00 (885EUR)	2021-sep	Brand-new
USD 550.00	2021-aug	Second Hand Comes with DTMF microphone, control head remote mount, power cord
USD 549.95	2019-oct	Second Hand Comes with MH-31A8J hand mic, power cord, bracket, cables, manual and original box
USD 459.95	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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