I know these are available online. I found a fellow who has a lot of them and they're not very expensive. I don't have the URL but you should be able to find them with a search engine. Kevin K7IWW

Kent my good man, you are both "right" and a genius. Yes I have the MH-59 Vertex Standard all-everything mic. Unplugging/replugging the mic didn't do anything, so I looked at all the mic buttons, and just started pushing them to see what happened. I'd never really engaged with the mic options before. Things happened, or not. Finally, at the bottom of the button field, there is one in plastic orange labeled FAST -- and that was the culprit. Cycling it changed the tuning and I was able to get it back to reality. Now I have lots of reading to do that I hadn't expected. Never a dull moment. Thanks so much for your expertise and your most helpful response. Charlie ==================

Is the factory head control cable a straght-through RJ6 modular? The radio I bought came with the extended cable but not the small one to connect the head while attached to the body.

The VFO dial in the settings is probably set up to change the 100 HZ frequencies, you will need to get into the menu settings and change it from the 100 Hz setting to the 10 setting. Or, you have it set on fast VFO freq changes instead of slow. Also, see page 39 in the ops manual “Changing the Dial Speed” Regards, Tony VA7TF VE7ACF From: Charlie Fellenbaum - WB4FAW Sent: March 15, 2024 12:29 PM To: FT-857@groups.io Subject: [FT-857] One display digit stuck I have a different primary rig, but often dig my 857 out of it's storage box under my desk to play with it, learn it, and plan how to use it better. When I put it away some months ago, everything was Fine. But when I hooked it up yesterday to test with an ATAS, it wasn't as Fine as it was before the last nap. I soon noticed that the last digit of the frequency display was stuck on "7". So, when I spin the dial like this: 14 . 300 . 17 all digits move as directed except for the trailing 7. This means I cannot got directly on frequency, ever, and often SSB voices are just a bit more donald duck than they should be. Maddening. I tried changing Menu 82 SSB step to change the tuning steps, but no real help here. Suggestions welcomed, please. I will send it to repair if I have to, but would like one shot at fixing it myself. I'm not a competent tech, but can probably work through easy stuff. ================== 73, Charlie WB4FAW Colorado -- +++++++++++++++ Tony VA7TF VE7ACF

I know I'm skewing a bit off topic, but I'd appreciate input from my few fellow Yaesu fans. I want a simple dual band mobile radio for the car. I'd prefer to stick with Yaesu to minimize learning curve, but open to other ideas. Budget is limited. Sub 500 max, preferably sub 400. I'd prefer a true dual band, compatible with APRS / GPS or easily enabled with add ons, compact size, readable screen. Cross band repeat = bonus. I currently have a Yaesu 857 (shack, go kit) and 817 (as backup). I have a Surface Go tablet that could be mounted in car, and a Digirig, and my cable would work with FT8800/8900. New radios - FT300 (does it all, dual band, GPS TxRx, BT, crossband) ~$475 shipped - FT200 (not truly dual band, no GPS Tx w/o dongle?) ~$375 shipped - price is the only appeal here Used radios - FT8800 (enable digital modes via Digirig + tablet) ~ $300-400 - I like the clear and simple display and positive reviews - Another 817 or 857 (+Digirig+tablet) - getting hard to find either for <$650-750, but I could keep looking for a deal - Jump ship and look for a kenwood D710 or similar for ~ $400 - Just use my 817 as mobile and rig it so it can be easily removed from the car What appeals to you? What do you run? Thanks for your time. 73

I have a different primary rig, but often dig my 857 out of it's storage box under my desk to play with it, learn it, and plan how to use it better. When I put it away some months ago, everything was Fine. But when I hooked it up yesterday to test with an ATAS, it wasn't as Fine as it was before the last nap. I soon noticed that the last digit of the frequency display was stuck on "7". So, when I spin the dial like this: 14 . 300 . 17 all digits move as directed except for the trailing 7. This means I cannot got directly on frequency, ever, and often SSB voices are just a bit more donald duck than they should be. Maddening. I tried changing Menu 82 SSB step to change the tuning steps, but no real help here. Suggestions welcomed, please. I will send it to repair if I have to, but would like one shot at fixing it myself. I'm not a competent tech, but can probably work through easy stuff. ================== 73, Charlie WB4FAW Colorado

Hi all, I am looking for a reputable person to install an SDR kits Panadapter Tap Board. Looking to mount the SMA connector that the kit uses on the heatsink of the 857 (unless somebody talks me out of that). So, the heatsink will have to be drilled and tapped. If anybody knows a good person to do this in the US, please let me know. Noah, KE5VQL

FYI, I went with the Samlex SEC-1235M as Steve suggested.The 1223 would have been fine, but I found a clean used 1235 cheap on QRZ. It's on its way to me now. I liked the easy to read dual meters - I'm a sucker for dials - and the fact that it's quiet. MFJ 4230 was also in the running. I couldn't find any sellers for the Gamma. Thanks all for sharing your input and experience.

My ft857d has just developed a problem in recieve mode, in the cw, cwr and dig positions. This problem exists with nothing attached to the set as well... the fault seems intermittent as well and comes and goes continuously. Initially when first switched on its ok till it warms up a bit. Removed the covers and give it a quick look over. The fault appears to be getting worse. I had a look thru the posts but could not find any relation to my fault. any body got any ideas would be appreciated.....thanks.

I'll be darned. Yaesu tech support just informed me that what I bought is actually the 857D. No wonder it doesn't have the DSP slot. Made my day! 🥳 73, Juan

So, the manual talks about three filter boards for this radio but only two install spots are available. That means a choice has to be made. Which two of the three are the more worthwhile filters?

I do want to continue my membership in the FT 857 io group. I am a ham, KD8QBF, and I own an FT 857d...the discussion s are helpful. Thank you Dan

If I had left work on time this evening, I would have missed the email from Yaesu with FT-857 information! I have posted their announcement here: http://www.gigaparts.com/parts/radioinfo/zys-ft-857.php We're hoping to be able to fill initial orders in mid-February. Here is a link for accessories: http://www.gigaparts.com/store.php?type=radio&action=search&partassocs_sku=Z YS-FT-857 I don't want to spam this group with advertising, so if you have any questions, please email me offline. 73s! --Robby C. Sperr GigaParts, Inc.

My FT-857 developed a new problem. Everything has worked perfectly for years. Suddenly the main tuning knob no longer functions. It has been a mobile unit for about ten years. Does anyone have any idea how to fix this? Or can recommend a repair service for it? I've tried to take the head a part to see what I can do but I'm just too fumble-fingered. Anyway, new to the group. I didn't realize how popular the FT-857 is. I've had mine since it first hit the market. I bought an FT-891 to keep mobile. Seems fine but the crazy menu with all the three-letter boxes drive me nuts. 73, Doug -- K0DXV