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VR2XMQ/VR10XMQ Equipment List

 

View also: http://vr2xmq-stevesblog.blogspot.com/       

The current list of equipment in use at Steve Beesley's radio station:


Kenwood/Trio/Kencraft

 

 Kencraft QR-666 Communications Receiver

 Kenwood RZ-1 Wide Band Radio

 Kenwood R-1000 Communications Receiver

 TR-7900G 430MHz Transceiver + BO-9 System Base, All mode

 TS-790 144MHz, 430MHz (1.2GHz Optional) All mode Base 

 TS-60 50MHz Transceiver, All Mode

 TR-1300 50MHz Portable Transceiver, SSB


  TR-751 144MHz Mobile Transceiver, ALL Mode

 

 

Standard

 

C-58 Portable All mode 2M Transceiver

C-5500 144 MHz All Mode Base Station/Band Scope

Ten Tec

Ten Tec Paragon HF All Mode Transceiver

Argosy II Amateur HF Transceiver

Satellite Mode B Station


Yaesu
 
FT-2000 IF DSP Transceiver, HF-50MHz, All Modes + Digital Modes
 
FT-901DM HF Transceiver + FTV-901R 50MHz/144MHz/430MHz Transverter
 
FT-7B 80M - 10M HF Transceiver, AM, CW, SSB

FT-6200 UHF FM Transceiver

FT-680 RII 50MHz Portable Transceiver

FT-780RII 430MHz Portable Transceiver

FT-817ND Digital All-Mode Portable, HF, VHF, UHF

FT-857D Digital All-Mode Ultra Compact Transceiver, HF-430MHz 100 Watts (Collins Filter)

FT-225RD 144MHz Base Station Transceiver, All Mode

FT-221 144MHz Base Station Transceiver, All Mode - with Mutek high performance front end board fitted.

SP-6 External Speaker fitted with Timewave DSP-59Y Filter


National/KLM

National RJX-751 Transceiver, 7MHz, 21MHz, 50MHz, CW, SSB.

KLM RJX-661 (AKA National Panasonic RJX-661) 50MHz Base Transceiver, All Mode

National RJX-601 Portable 50MHz transceiver, AM & FM

National RJX-715 Mobile 21MHz Transceiver, CW & SSB

National DR-49 HF Receiver

National RF-2200 Portable HF Receiver with matching antennas coupler


Drake

Drake SSR-1 "Wadley-Loop" HF Receiver


Azden

PCS-4500 Mobile Transceiver, FM


FDK Multi

FDK Multi 2700 144MHz Base Transceiver, All Mode with Oscar 10M satellite converter.


Maycom

KH-603 50MHz Handheld, FM

SH-27 DTMF Handheld, 28-29MHz, AM/FM

BS-27 24MHz, 28-29MHz  Base Station Transceiver, AM, FM, SSB

EM-27 28-29MHz Mobile Transceiver, AM/FM


NDI

HC-1400 144MHz Mobile FM Transceiver


RCI

RCI-5054DX 50Mhz Mobile All Mode Transceiver

 

ICOM (Inoue Communications)

IC-T-81A Quad Band FM Handheld 50MHz, 144MHz, 430MHz, 1.2GHz

IC-Alpha 6 50MHz FM Handheld

IC-910H + UX-910 All Mode Base Station - 144MHz/430MHz/1200MHz

IC-120 + ML12 - 1200MHz Fm Transceiver

IC-R2500 All Mode, Dual Receiver, Diversity Receiver LW - 3000MHz

 

 

 

RX Side:

Sony

ICF-5800W Shortwave Receiver

ICF-5500 "Captain"

ICF-6000L Shortwave Receiver

ICF-5950 Shortwave Receiver

 

Sanyo

RP-8880 Shortwave Receiver

 

Target

HF-3 Compact Communications Receiver

 

Philips

D2999 Digital Shortwave Receiver

 

AOR

AR-3030 Communications Receiver with Collins Mechanical Filter

 

Radio Shack

DX-394 General Coverage Communications Receiver LW-30MHz

 

Uniden Bearcat

Wide Band Sacnner Receiver 25MHz - 1.2GHz

 

MARC

Double Conversion Receiver - LW-440MHz

 

Digital

USB LinkAll Digital Interface

AEA PK-900 Digital Terminal Node Controller

AEA Computer Patch PC-1

Heathkit HD-3030 RTTY Modem

Telereader CD-660 RTTY & CW Decoder








The Yaesu FT-2000 HF-6M Transceiver.

The FT-2000 is the 2nd Generation in the proud lineage of the FTdx9000 Series! Featuring extensive DSP filtering,

100 Watts of power output, and a host of outstanding ergonomic and performance features.

Above photo is my Yaesu FT-2000 located at my operating position just below the Ten Tec Paragon Transceiver.

The FT-2000 provides a full 100 Watts of power output (AM: 25 W) on the 160-6 Meter Amateur bands.

Continuous receiver coverage from 30 kHz to 60 MHz is provided.

The power of IF Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is yours to enjoy with the FT-2000.

Variable IF Width and IF Shift allow precise interference rejection, and the receiver DSP also includes an

Auto-Notch, Manual Notch, Digital Noise Reduction, and a continuously-variable passband Contour control.

The WIDTH control has a mode-determined adjustment range of 200 Hz – 4 kHz for SSB, and 25 Hz to

2.4 kHz on CW, and a mode-optimized “Narrow” key provides one-touch narrowing of the bandwidth

to a user-determined preset value.

With the FT-2000, you have tremendous control over the fidelity and/or “talk power” of your SSB signal,

thanks to the variable SSB bandwidth capability in the Menu. The default bandwidth is 2.4 kHz

(300 – 2400 Hz @ -6 dB), but you also have selections of 50 – 3000 Hz, 100 – 2900 Hz, 200 – 2800 Hz,

and 400 – 2600 Hz.

 

The power of DSP also provides tremendous benefits for transmission, as well as reception.

The Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer allows unmatched capability to tailor speech

characteristics: in each of the three bands, you may adjust the center frequency of the equalization,

the frequency spread over which the equalization is applied, and the amplitude (peaking or nulling)

within that equalization range. The result is sparkling, clear audio that will be the envy of everyone

else on the band!

 

Following in the renowned path of the FTDX9000, the FT-2000 is crafted with a comprehensive

design view that accounts for all aspects of the strong signal environment, and especially with optimization

of weak-signal in a multiple-strong-signal environment. The receiver of the FT-2000 is a triple-conversion

type, utilizing great care in the gain distribution through all IF stages. The first mixer is a GaAs FET Doubly

-Balanced Mixer type, fed by a four-VCO PLL synthesizer

(30 kHz – 10.5 MHz, 10.5 MHz – 24 MHz, 24 MHz – 39 MHz, and 39 MHz – 56 MHz). The resulting

first IF is at 69.450 MHz, utilizing an up-conversion technique that yields excellent image rejection.

Close up of the S Meter.

The first IF of the FT-2000 features three roofing filters, I bandwidths of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, and 3 kHz,optimized by mode for best performance on today’s crowded bands. Especially useful during busy contest weekends, the Roofing Filters are positioned right after the first mixer, improving IP3 (3rd-Order Intercept Point) performance for all stages that follow.When operating at a frantic pace, it’s a comfort to have such comprehensive information available onthe front panel’s huge display. The FT-2000’s unique "Receiver Configuration Display” calls out status for each step in the receiver’s RF and IF, and the fluorescent display also provides both graphical and numerical depiction of the bandwidth and the alignment of the various interference-rejection filters. And the high-resolution analog multi-meter allows you to monitor PO/COMP/SWR/ID/VDD/ALC both effortlessly and precisely.During Split operation, Dual Receive may be engaged so that you may listen to both sides of the pile-up (or watch a particular frequency on the same band for activity). One push of the appropriate [TX] or [RX] indicator will engage or disengage the receiver or transmitter on the Main or Sub VFO, and the [TXW] (TX Watch) button also lets you listen to your transmit frequency during casual Split operation.The Sub Receiver also has a slot for an optional Collins® Mechanical CW filter, if desired: choose the YF-122C (500 Hz) or the YF-122CN (300 Hz). The Sub Receiver is an analog type, with no DSP filters.Close up of the FT-2000 operatiing on 17 MetersThe 99 memories may be organized into up to five memory groups (up to 20 channels each), and withthe addition of the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit, you can connect your keyboard (not supplied) and add memory labels (names), edit data, and perform backup and other functions, as well, using an external computer monitor (not supplied). In addition, the one-touch Store (STO) and Recall (RCL) keysallow you instant access to a five-channel Quick Memory Bank that gives you access to five frequencieson a first-in, first-out running basis. For storage and playback of repetitive messages you have to transmit in a contest, the four-channel Digital Voice Recorder (5 channels when using the optional FH-2 Keypad) will quickly and efficiently let you store CQ, Contest Number, and “QRZ” messages. On receive, a running15-second loop recorder lets you stop the recording and play back the just-received audio, so you can confirm a callsign, for example.The front panel’s oversized 2.67” (68 mm) Main Tuning Knob is crafted using a brass JISC3604R alloy, for easy flywheel-effect frequency excursions or precision tuning of weak digital signals. The torque of thetuning knob shaft may be adjusted for just the amount of drag you prefer, and all it will take is one spin ofthe dial for you to know that you are in command of a serious radio!The 100 memories of matching-point data allow you to tune around the bands without the need to re-tune as you go. The special antenna tuner memories ensure efficient operation, as well as lightning-fast matching at new operating frequencies, as needed. The Automatic Antenna Tuner has a matching range of 16.7 to 150 Ohms (50 MHz: 25 - 100 Ohms).Flexible Connection Points for RTTY, SSTV, PSK31, JT65 (EME) and other Digital Modes; VOX (Automatic voice-operated TX/RX control); All mode Squelch; FM Mode: 50-Tone CTCSS Encode/Decode System; Band-Specific Repeater Shifts for 29/50 MHz FM; Wide/Narrow modes for AM and FM; Flexible, easy-to-use VFO/Memory command selections: A>B, A=B, V/M, M>A, A>M; Memory Channel Offset Tuning (MT); Versatile Scanning Capability; Versatile Menu Mode for customization of setup and features; Transverter Jack; Constant-level rear-panel sound recording jack; Comprehensive external RS-232C computer control (CAT) protocol; Optional FH-2 Keypad provides ease of control for CW or Voice Messages and Receiver Loop recording.Future Options that are available:The Ultimate Low-Band DXer RF Preselection Filter: YAESU’s Exclusive µ-Tuning!

On the lower Amateur bands, the signal voltages impinging on a receiver can create noise and Intermodulation effects that can cover up weak signals you’re trying to pull through. So YAESU’s engineers developed the µ (Mu) Tuning system for the FTDX9000, and it’s now available as an option for the FT-2000. Three modules are available (MTU-160, MTU-80/40, MTU-30/20), and these modules may be connected externally with no internal modification required! When µ-Tuning is engaged, the standard VRF (Variable RF Preselector) system is bypassed, but the fixed Bandpass Filters are still in the received signal path. The µ-Tuning filters utilize a stackof large 1.1” (28 mm) Ni-Zn Ferrite cores, driven through a silver-plated coil assembly by a precision stepper motor. The resulting high Q (typically over 300) provides a very steep resonance peak near your operating frequency. The peak may be adjusted away from your frequency, for even greater protection from a specific station, and a graphical depiction of the µ-Tune filter alignment appears onthe front panel of the transceiver.

Enhance Operation using External Display (option)!

A wide array of informative and useful displays, identical to those available on the FTDX9000D, can be obtained by adding the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit and an after-market display (not supplied). You get an Audio Scope (plus “Waterfall”) and Oscilloscope, Logging Page, Band Scope, World Clock with Sunrise/Sunset Terminator Display, Swept-frequency SWR display, Memory Channel listing, Rotator Control display with Great Circle Map, and a comprehensive Menu listing, as well.
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FT-2000 Specifications

GENERAL
RX Frequency Range:
30 kHz to 60 MHz
TX Frequency Ranges:
160 to 6 m (Amateur bands only)
Frequency Stability:
±1.0 ppm (after 1 min. @ 25 °C)
Operating Temperature Range:
14 ° - 122° F (-10 °C ~ +50 °C)
Emission Modes:
LSB, USB, CW, F3E FM, F1B RTTY, F1D Packet, F2D Packet
Frequency Steps:
1/10 Hz for SSB/CW/AM
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100 Hz for FM
Antenna Impedance:
50 ohms balanced, 16.7 to 150 Ohms, unbalanced (Tuner ON, TX only)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Power Consumption:

117 VAC

RX (no signal)

  70 VA

RX (signal)

  80 VA

TX (100 W)

450 VA

 
 
 
 
 
Supply Voltage:

90 - 132 VAC [13.8 VDC]

Dimensions (WHD):

16 x 5.3 x 14 inches (410 x 135 x 350 mm)

Weight (approx.):

33 lbs. (15 kg.)

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TRANSMITTER
Power Output:

Adjustable 5 to 100 watts (2-25 watts AM carrier),

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50% @ 100 watts (FM & RTTY, 3-minute TX)

Modulation Types:

J3E (SSB) Balanced,

 

A3E (AM) Low-level (early stage),

 

F3E (FM) Variable reactance,

Maximum FM Deviation:

±2.5 / ±5.0 kHz

Harmonic Radiation:

Better than -60 dB (Typical)

SSB Carrier Suppression:

At least 60 dB below peak output

Undesired Sideband Suppression:

At least 60 dB below peak output

Audio Response (SSB):

Not more than -6 dB from 300 to 2700 Hz

3rd-order IMD:

- 31 dB 14 MHz @ 100 watts PEP

Microphone Impedance:

200 to 600 Ohms

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RECEIVER

Circuit Type:

Triple-conversion superheterodyne (VFO-A)

Intermediate Frequencies:

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VFO A:

69.450 MHz/450 kHz/30 kHz

VFO B:

40.455 MHz/455 kHz

 
Sensitivity:
Modes
0.5 - 1.8 MHz 1.8 - 30 MHz
SSB/CW (2.0 kHz)
2 uV 0.2 uV
AM (6 kHz)
3.2 uV 2 uV
FM
- 0.5 uV (28-30 MHz)
(with RF2 amp on)
 
Selectivity (-6/-60 dB):
Bandwidth
Modes Min. -6 dB BW Max. -60 dB
2.4 kHz
all except FM 2.2 kHz 4.2 kHz
2.0 kHz
all except FM 1.8 kHz 3.6 kHz
500 Hz
CW/RTTY/Packet 500 Hz 1.8 kHz
250 Hz
CW/RTTY/Packet 250 Hz 700 Hz
0
AM (Wide) 6 kHz 15 kHz
0
FM 12 kHz 30 kHz
 
IF Rejection (1.8 ~ 30 MHz):
  
Image Rejection (1.8 ~ 30 MHz):
70 dB or better (160-10m)
Maximum Audio Output:
2.5 W into 4 Ohms with <10 % THD
Audio Output Impedance:
4 to 8 Ohms
Specifications are subject to change, in the interest of technical improvement, without notice or obligation.
 
Some Menu Settings:
 
AGC:
 
DEFAULT AGC SETTING
Menu-1 300 AGC Fast Delay
Menu-2 0 AGC Fast Hold
Menu-3 700 AGC Medium Delay
Menu-4 0 AGC Medium Hold
Menu-5 2000 AGC Slow Delay
Menu-6 0 AGC Slow Hold
SSB AGC SETTINGS
Menu-1 300 AGC Fast Delay
Menu-2 60 AGC Fast Hold
Menu-3 840 AGC Medium Delay
Menu-4 60 AGC Medium Hold
Menu-5 2000 AGC Slow Delay
Menu-6 180 AGC Slow Hold
For CW & RTTY Settings (weak signal)
Menu-1 600 AGC Fast Delay
Menu-2 0 AGC Fast Hold
Menu-3 1000 AGC Medium Delay
Menu-4 0 AGC Medium Hold
Menu-5 2500 AGC Slow Delay
Menu-6 0 AGC Slow Hold

 

 

 

Flagship Transceiver Comparison Table:

Yaesu FT-901DM Competition Grade Transceiver

     

You may be asking why the hell would I still want and still keep (and use!) a 30-year old, bulky, heavy ‘boat

anchor’ transceiver? For collecting, good performance? At the time of it's release it was the top of the line for

Yaesu and was competition grade. Performance wise, many years down the line it is still ranked no. 15 currently

as far as close in dynamic range for high performance transceivers is concerned and is still quite hard to beat.

In fact many of the so called top of the range HF transceivers now do not have a RF front end that is so hot to

trot and cannot even touch the Yaesu FT-901DM. That is the real reason - performance. Yes this amazing old

vintage radio has a receiver can perform or out perform better the the expensive models of today! Matched with

the FTV-901R transverter and I have a high performance VHF/UHF operating system.

The year was 1977, the FT-901DM was built and designed following on the success of the FT-101 line, the
 
FT-901DM was crafted as a “hybrid” transceiver, using all solid state design except for the driver and final
 
amplifier stages. It uses plug-in circuit boards, popular in the 101, 225, 625 and 301 lines, and it featured
 
a die-cast front panel and spectacular solid mechanical construction inside the case. The FT-901 was among
 
the “cleanest” internal structures that Yaesu ever created.

The real “breakthrough” feature of the Yaesu FT-901DM was the memory system. In a day when the only

concept of “memory” was a quartz crystal, the FT -901DM allowed the operator to push a button, wait about

five seconds, and in that time the synthesizer would lock in on the current operating frequency and store it for

later recall. No other HF radio in the Ham world had memory, and it was a huge performance breakthrough

that set the stage for the memory-based transceivers of today.


Another area where the Yaesu FT-901DM shone was in its much improved receiver performance.

The FT-901DM was the result of a major effort by Yaesu’s top receiver design engineers, who included a

permeability-tuned RF preselector (similar in concept to the “µ-Tuning” modules in today’s FTdx9000!

Now may be you will sit up and take note), and the entire receiver section featured at least 10 dB more

dynamic range than any previous solid-state receiver from Yaesu. At the time, the dynamic range of the

FT-901DM was, by far, the best in the industry, and it led to the wide acceptance of this model in DX and

contest circles. Indeed the close in dynamic range is topped today by only a few other very special class top of

the range HF transceivers but at much higher prices! So if you can find a FT-901DM or a Ft-902 in good overall

condition, it is worth buying one as a second rig. The differnce between the 901 and 902 is purely one of bands,

the 902 has the WARC bands included, everything elese is the same.


Don't take my word for it, take a close look at the receiver tests, done by Bob Sherwood of Sherwood

Engineering (link). Even after 30 years, the FT-901 is still ranking #15 - defeating numerous modern transceivers

with ease. Bob is a respected RF Engineer and what he says about receiver design performance and rankings is

basically accepted as Gospel by DXers the world over and is not disputed.


On the transmitter side, the 901 uses a pair of 6146B tubes in the finals, and utilized RF negative feedback to

ensure low IMD products. The 901 series was always renowned for its outstanding audio quality and signal purity.

Now do you want receiver performance or bells and whistles?


Finally, the FT-901DM included a built-in Curtis Model 8043 Electronic Keyer. The Curtis IC was the “prestige”

keyer of the day, and it eliminated yet another box from the desk of an owner.


Powered by 2 x 6146B Tubes:                            

Interface for Digital Communications.

My Interface between computer and transceiver for digital communications is done by a USB LinkAll from FeatureTech of New Zealand. See below: Designed and built by BA3DP and made in China.

The interface allows the operation of digital transmission modes such as RTTY, CW, SSTV etc.

YAESU FT2000 setup DSP

Ten Tec Paragon Transceiver

I have owned the Ten Tec Paragon Transceiver for some time now and I can say that this transceiver

 is a steady and stout performer even by today's standards and the front end and transmitted audio

can hold it's own agaist some of the big boys. The general specifications in brief are :

Paragon, Digital Readout, 100 watt, 160-10m, SSB, CW, Optional FM, 5 filter positions,

62 memories, Speech Processor, Noise Blanker, Dual VFOs, Clock, Optional RS-232 and

Voice Board.

Mine is fitted with the additional 1.8 SSB Crystal Filter, the RS-232 board and the FM Board.

I purchased this secondhand from Ten Tec direct and I can say that their service is second to none

 

Heathkit SB-104 HF Transceiver

The Tower Of QRP Power - Misc. Mobile & Portable Radios.

The following photo shows a wooden rack of some my portable and mobile transceivers and receivers.

I call the rack "The Tower OF QRP Power", from top to bottom the equipment is:

1.   National RJX-715 ~ 15M single band SSB/CW Mobile Transceiver, 10 watts;

2.   RCI-5054 ~ 6M single band All Mode Mobile Transceiver, 25 watts;

3.   Target HF-3 Communications Receiver;

4.   Totsuko TR-2100M 2M single band SSB Portable Transceiver, 5 watts;

5.   Kenwood RZ-1 Wide Band Radio;

6.   Yaesu FT-790 MK II ~ 70 cm All Mode Portable Transceiver, 10 watts;

7.   Yaesu FT-690 MK II ~ 6M All Mode Portable Transceiver, 10 watts;

8.   Kenwood TR-751A ~ 2M All Mode Mobile Transceiver, 25 watts;

9.   Realistic HTX-100 ~ 10M SSB/CW Mobile Transceiver, 10 watts,

10. Trio TR-1300 ~ 6M SSB Portable Transceiver, 5 watts;

11. Panasonic RJX-601 ~ 6M AM/FM Portable Transceiver, 5 watts.

Yaesu FT-857D Ultra Compact Transceiver - HF-430MHz

YAESU - FT-857D 

The FT-857D, the world's smallest HF/VHF/UHF mobile transceiver, provides

base station-type performance from an ultra-compact package that's ideal for

mobile or external battery portable work. Wide frequency coverage, outstanding

receiver performance, and the convenience of optional remote-head operation

make the FT-857D the expert's choice for high-performance mobile operation!

The new FT-857D version includes coverage of the U.S. 60-meter (5 MHz) band,

plus the previously-optional DSP circuitry

Measuring just 6.1” x 2” x 9.2” (155 x 52 x 233 mm), the FT-857 is the world’s smallest full-power

HF/VHF/UHF multimode transceiver! Its rugged case design is a masterpiece of ergonomic design,

with often-used switches and knobs conveniently positioned for easy access.

 

Photo above: The FT-857D sits on top of the SP-100 external speaker. The audio is of much higher quality feed

into an external speaker. A radio that glows in the dark and it's not a boat anchor rig of yester year!

 

Building on the acclaimed performance of the FT-1000D, Mark-V FT-1000MP, and FT-897, Yaesu’s engineers

have crafted the FT-857’s front end for a very low noise floor, along with wide dynamic range. Utilizing an

up-conversion architecture for HF with a first IF of 68.33 MHz, the FT-857 features a double-conversion

superheterodyne system (triple conversion on FM), with the 2nd IF at 10.7 MHz. Extensive bandpass filtering in

the front end, along with careful device selection and gain distribution, yield a receiver system ready for the

strong-signal challenges of today’s crowded bands!

 

Providing transmitter coverage of the HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz Amateur bands, the FT-857 also

includes receive coverage on 100 kHz to 56 MHz, 76 to 108 MHz, 118-164 MHz, and 420-470 MHz.

Enjoy the excitement of public safety monitoring, along with weather broadcasts, AM and FM broadcasts,

aviation communications, as well as the action on the Ham bands!

 

Photo above: Another close up of the Yaesu FT-857D.

 

The FT-857 provides up to 200 “Main” memory channels, each of which may be named with an Alpha-Numeric

label of up to eight characters. These 200 Memories may be separated into as many as 10 Memory Groups of 20

Memories each. For added convenience, you also get a “Quick Memory” and a “Home Channel” on each band,

plus ten pairs of band-limit memories, to let you restrict operation to a sub-band, if you like.

 

For superior interference rejection and transmitter “talk power,” the FT-857’s DSP circuitry enhances both sides

of the communications circuit. The FT-857’s DSP Unit features a 24-bit high-tech D/A chip for signal processing.

Included are Bandpass Filter, Auto-Notch, and Noise Reduction filters, along with a Microphone Equalizer.

 

Photo above: The yaesu RF engineers thought of everything! They provided an external "S: Meter jack so that

users could have the option of adding an external "S/RF" Meter of an analog type. The photo shows my "HUGE"

Workman MD-4 external S/RF Meter plug in to the FT-857D, the bottom left shows the gold plug from the

"S" meter plugged into the FT-857D.

 

Ease of operation of the FT-857 is enhanced by the large-diameter (1.7”) Main Tuning Dial, similar in size to the

tuning knob of many base station rigs. Selectable tuning steps of 2 kHz/4 kHz per revolution allow easy navigation

around your favorite bands, while important keys and switches are strategically placed around the front panel for

quick access.

 

YF-122S     Collins SSB Filter 2.3 kHz, 10-pole

YF-122CN Collins CW Filter, 300 Hz, 7-pole  

The Ultra Compact All-in-one Transceiver:

The Yaesu FT-857D is a ultra compact all-in-one compact transceiver covering HF-430 MHz.

Inside the enclosure is an MF, HF, VHF and UHF transceiver with most of the bells and whistles that any

operator could want, and supplied is a 100 watt TX on 160-6 meters, 50 watts on 2 meters, and 20 watts

on the 430 MHz band. It is capable of operating in the CW, AM, SSB, FM, Packet and digital modes.

The engineers have built a transceiver, which could be installed in a vehicle, with a removable face plate

which can be mounted separately from the electronics package. 

The purchase of FT-857D was for a back up radio to basically cover all the major operational bands that

are used at my station.

 

The transceiver frame is made of an aluminum casting, which makes a very solid mechanically. The FT-857D is

built to survive the harsh environment of mobile operations and long term use.

Photo above: Shows the high quality Collins Mechanical Filters  for SSB and CW.

 

Receive audio is good – The primary limitation on receive audio for this type of transceiver or similar

models such as the Yaesu FT-100, Kenwood TS-50, Icom IC-706 Mk II G and Icom IC-7000 etc

is the small speaker used and size of the cabinet . I plugged it into a Trio SP-100 as you can see from

my photos, and the audio is as good as or better than any other ham radio I have used.

There is a headphone jack on the front left side of the FT-857D, which makes using headphones easy.
 

External "S/RF" Meter Provision" – The Yaesu RF design engineers did give allot of thought into

the design of this radio, they realized the limitation of the size of the LCD S meter on the radio and provided

an external "S/RF" Meter connection socket so you can connect your own analogue style meter. Well I

did just that and you can see that I connected up my monster size "Workman MD-4" S Meter. LDG makes

also a similar monster sized S Meter for this radio called the "FT Meter" and that is also an attractive meter.

Headphones: Panasonic RP-HTX7 Green

Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
Headphones Form Factor - Ear-cup
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology - Wired
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Response Bandwidth - 7 - 22000 Hz
Diaphragm - 1.6 in

Yaesu FT-857D Videos

Solid State HF Linear - RM HLA-300

 

 

My Solid State HF Linear - RM Italy HLA-300 (400 Watts PEP SSB)

 KL-400 HF linear amplifier 24 ~ 30MHz.

Features:

6 setting power output switch, AM/SSB switch, Operating mode - AM/FM/SSB/CW.

On/Off switch for the 26db preamp

Requires 1-10 watts on AM/FM and 2-20 watts on SSB/CWto drive this unit

Requires a 22amp 12-14 volt power supply

Output power is 60-200 watts on AM/FM and 120-400 watts on SSB/CW

Features 2 - 12A fuses, Inversion polarity protection

2 - SD1446 Transistors

This unit measures 8.5" long x 6.75" wide x 2.5" tall

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