Although I'm now the third "owner" of this transceiver, it was very gently used (as in no more than two or three times. It is in perfect condition, as though it just came out of the box new! I've had a full week to put this radio through it's paces, and it is a terrific performer for such a small form factor. A full 100 watts and it covers all modes, AM, FM, SSB, RTTY, CW. It should do a great job in my little Toyota Camry.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Yaesu FT857d: Best Mobile Ham Radio Ever Made This is an all band ham radio that ranges from 20 to 100 watts. It covers UHF, VHF and HF frequencies. While a bit complicated to operate due to its many layers of menus, it is a complete package. It is discontinued, but can be found on eBay and in postings on Facebook.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is a great radio. Bought this as my second rig for the RV and works great and takes little room (that makes the XYL really happy!!). Using an ATAS and Outreach 500 with Alpha delta ground plane. A little learning curve with the menu system but once I was dialed in to my operating style you really don't play with them all that much. CW, SSB, DIG and Repeaters. No complaints - oh research filters. They really make this thing sing.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The best radio of it's size and weight out there for all popular HF bands and VHF/UHF (2m and 70cm), and all modes. It can be used as a mobile radio, or portable and even a base station. One of the best radios in my opinion. Sad that Yaesu discontinued them. I'd love to see them come out with a new model with all the capabilities and more in a modern radio, with the same size or maybe even a little smaller. Technology has improved and I'm sure they could do it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
A list of great features: - 100W on HF including 6m - 50W VHF - 35W UHF - DSP - Full CAT control - standard 6 pin mini DIN - built in keyer - detachable face plate - size - native digital mode support - price - aftermarket support - Yaesu quality It's really hard to beat for the money!!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Just got this rig. I have a FT1000MP as my primary station transceiver and really like it lay out and easy of operation. Now I have this FT857D mobile rig. First time to own a HF mobile radio and for that matter one with VHF and UHF all mode capability. So far I like the operation of it very well. For a compact rig they have put a lot into it. Yaesu build very good equipment and engineer it well for easy of operation.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is my third FT897D and I couldn't be happier. I sold one years ago and I gave the other to my son. The rig is hard to beat. very durable. Excellent function and with internal batteries [optional], you have extreme portability. If you see one for sale and you are in the market for a transceiver I wouldn't hesitate. Buy it!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This transceiver is us see d as a base station. It covers all amateur bands. 160 meters thr I ugh 70 cm except for the 1,25 meter band.Ea silly programmes with CT 62 cable using CHIRP software.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I bought this radio to use as a base/mobile unit that combines the capabilities of multiple radios into a small efficient unit. While I will admit, that in the month or so that I've had it, there are many aspects of its use that I have yet to explore. However, the first time I hooked it up to a G5RV, I made a contact 600 miles away and not from a direction that the antenna was oriented for. The separation kit allows the head unit to be installed within reach, while keeping the bulk of the radio in an area out of sight.
Small, a bit more heavy than I expected. Easy to operate. Buttons grouped for specific functions. Easy to program by computer. great audio output.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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