Introduction - Yaesu FT-857D Operating Manual

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The FT-857 is a rugged, innovative multiband, multimode mobile/portable transceiver for
the amateur radio MF/HF/VHF/UHF bands. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter bands
plus the 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm bands, the FT-857 includes operation on the SSB, CW, AM,
FM, and Digital modes, yielding the most comprehensive performance package available
for mobile and field operation.
Engineered for high performance, the FT-857 provides 100 watts power output on the 160
through 6 meter bands, 50 watts power output on 2 meters, and 20 watts output on 70 centi-
meters.
The multi-function Liquid-Crystal Display includes attractive backlighting (32 colors avail-
able!). The display includes bar-graph indication of power output, ALC voltage, SWR, modu-
lation level, and/or signal strength. Also included are a number of operating status icons, as
well as the function displays for the three operating function keys ([ A ] , [ B ] , and [ C ]) .
Among the advanced features of the FT-857 are many incorporated only in large base-
station transceivers. These include Dual VFOs; Split-Frequency operation; Digital Signal
Processing (Bandpass Filtering, Noise Reduction, Auto-Notch, and Microphone Equalizer);
IF Shift; Clarifier ("R.I.T."); IF Noise Blanker; AGC Fast/Slow/Auto/Off selection; RF Gain
and Squelch control; IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) and a receiver front-end Attenua-
tor; AM Aircraft reception; AM and FM Broadcast reception; U.S. Weather Band reception;
VOX; Built-in Electronic Keyer with Memories and a Beacon mode; Adjustable CW Pitch;
Automatic FM Repeater Shift (ARS); Built-in CTCSS Encoder/Decoders; ARTS™ (Auto-
Range Transponder System); Smart Search™ Automatic Memory Loading System; Spec-
trum Scope; 200 Memories plus Home Channels and Band-limiting Memories; Alpha-Nu-
meric Labeling of Memories; Automatic Power-Off (APO) and Time-Out Timer (TOT) func-
tions; Computer Interface capability; and Cloning capability.
We urge you to read this manual in its entirety, so as to gain a full understanding of the
amazing capability of the exciting new FT-857 Transceiver.
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