Wednesday, November 22, 2006

YAESU - FT 857

The FT-857 is the world's smallest full-power HF/VHF/UHF multimode transceiver, offering exceptional performance, ergonomics, and operating convenience for the active mobile operator. Providing 100 Watts of power on HF/6 meters, 50 Watts on 2 meters, and 20 Watts on 70 cm, the FT-857 is also ideal for vacation, DX-pedition, or home use when space is at a premium.Borrowing its receiver technology from the renowned FT-897 and Mark-VFT-1000MP, the FT-857 features wide dynamic range, a high-performance noise blanker, and outstanding audio.The wide array of convenience features on the FT-857 includes a 32-color display; optional Digital Signal Processing; built-in keyer with three memories and beacon mode; 200 memories with Alpha-Numeric labels; U.S. Weather Band reception; AM Aircraft reception; detachable front panel (optional YSK-857 required); and much, much more.
Features
Frequency Coverage:RX: 0.1-56 MHz, 76-108 MHz, 118-164 MHz,420-470 MHzTX: 160-6 m, 2m 70 cm Amateur Bands;5.1675 MHz (Alaska Emg. Freq., U.S. Only)
SSB/CW/AM/FM/FM-W/Digital Modes
100 Watts Power Output (HF/6 m);50 W (2 m); 20 W (70 cm)
Ultra Compact: 7.9: x 3.1" x 10.3" (200 x 80 x 262 mm)
Optional Digital Signal Processing
Built-in 3-Message Memory Keyer
Built-in VOX
Built-in AF Speech Processor
Automatic Beacon Mode for Expedition Use
IF Shift
IF Noise Blanker
Spectrum Scope
Clarifier ("R.I.T.")
U.S. Weather Band Reception
AM and FM Broadcast Reception
AM Aircraft Reception
Transverter Mode
AGC Fast/Slow/Auto/Off Selection
200 memories plus HOME and Band-Limit Memories
Alpha-Numeric Labeling of Memories
32-Color Dot-Matrix Display
Compatible with ATAS-Series Auto-Tune Antennas
Built-in CTCSS and DCS Encoder/Decoders
ARTS™ Auto-Range Transponder System
Smart Search™ Automatic Memory Loading System
CW Training Feature
Optional MH-59 Remote Control Microphone
Optional 2.3 kHz and 500 Hz IF Filters
Optional High Stability TCXO-9 (±0.5 ppm)
Optional FC-30 Automatic Antenna Tuner
Computer Interface Capability
Cloning Capability