Yaesu FT-857 User Manual

Blending leading-edge technologies

FT-857

ULTRA-COMPACT HF/VHF/UHF

100 W* ALL-MODE TRANSCEIVER

(HF/6 m 100 W, 2 m 50 W, 70 cm 20 W)

developed on the FT-897 and MARK-V

FT-1000MP transceivers, the FT-857 is the

world’s smallest* HF/VHF/UHF Multimode Transceiver,

and it’s available now!

*Jan. 2003

ACTUAL SIZE

The FT-857, the world’s smallest HF/VHF/UHF Mobile transceiver, provides base station 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 remote-head operation* make the FT-857 the expert’s choice for high-performance mobile operation!

*Optional YSK-857 Separation Kit required

ULTRA COMPACT DESIGN

Measuring just 6.1" x 2" x 9.2" (155 x 52 x 233

the

mm), HF/VHF/UHF transceiver! Its rugged

FT-857 is the world's smallest full-power

multimode

case design is a masterpiece of ergonomic design, with oftenused switches and knobs conveniently positioned for

RUGGED, HIGH-OUTPUT TRANSMITTER DESIGN

Borrowing extensively from the FT-897 transmitter design, the FT-857's rugged power amplifier section utilizes Bipolar Transistor devices, providing low noise, low distortion, and high reliability. On HF and 6 meters, you get 100 Watts of you get 50 Watts

clean power output, while on 2 meters

out, and 20 Watts on 70 cm. Reliability is assured thanks

to the extensive system, featuring a thermostatically-controlled

TX POWER OUTPUT (SSB,CW,FM)

HF / 6 m 2 m 70 cm

5W ~ 100W 5W ~ 50W 2W ~ 20W

HIGH-PERFORMANCE RECEIVER DESIGN

Building on the acclaimed performance of the FT-1000D, Mark-V 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 superheterodyne system (single WFM), with the 2nd IF at 455 kHz. Extensive bandpass filtering in the front end, along with careful device selection and gain distribution, yield a receiver system ready for the strongsignal challenges of today's crowded On VHF and low-noise preamplifier is followed by an active DBM mixer, yielding figure required for weak-

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!

ENHANCED TRANSCEIVER PERFORMANCE

THROUGH DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

For superior interference rejection and transmitter "talk power," the FT-857's DSP circuitry enhances both sides of the communications circuit. The FTDSP Unit features a 24-bit high-tech D/A chip

DSP BANDPASS FILTER : Separate DSP

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Bandpass Filters for Voice and CW augment the analog filters for enhanced interference rejection. For Voice modes, you get 16 High-Pass Filter cutoff frequency selections, for a CW, you may choose Hz, or a razor-sharp 60 Hz.

DSP AUTO-NOTCH FILTER

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interference caused by annoying carriers within the audio provides a significant interference level. If multiple carriers are present, the DSP will detect and notch all the carriers present.

DSP NOISE REDUCTION :

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Noise Reduction filter of the FT-857 utilizes as many as 16 noisewide variety introducing appreciable distortion on the desired signal. Operator fatigue is reduced, and signal-to-noise ratio is significantly enhanced.

DSP MICROPHONE EQUALIZER : To match the FT-

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857's

TX audio response to the waveform

produced by

General

use, the DSP system

Frequency Range:

Equalizer circuit. The result is increased "talk

Receive:

power" as extraneous frequencies are

Transmit : 160 - 6 Meters, 2 Meters,

suppressed, allowing all available

70 Centimeters (Amateur bands only)

concentrated into your voice's pattern.

Emission Modes : A1 (CW), A3 (AM), A3J (LSB/USB), F3 (FM), F1 (9600 bps packet), F2 (1200 bps packet) Synthesizer Steps (Min. Antenna Impedance Operating Temp. Range Frequency Stability: ±4 ppm from 1 min. to 60 min after power on. @25˚ C: 1 ppm/hour ±0.5 ppm/1 hour @25˚ C, after warmup (with optional TCXO-9) Supply Voltage: Normal: 13.8 VDC ±15 %, Negative Ground Current Consumption Receive: 1 A Transmit: 22 A Case Size (W x H x D) Weight (Approx.): 4.6 lb. (2.1 kg)

cooling

FT-1000MP, and FT-897, Yaesu's

double-conversion

conversion on

bands!

UHF the very-

MOS FET

the low noise

WIDE FREQUENCY COVERAGE

(Optional DSP-2 Unit Required)

857’s

for signal processing.

selections, and 32 Low-Pass Filter

total of 512 combinations. And for

bandwidths of 240 Hz, 120

: To reduce

passband, the DSP Auto-Notch

reduction in the

The very effective

reduction algorithms, for use in a

of noise environments, without

your voice and the microphone in

includes a four-position Mic

0.1-56 MHz, 76-108 MHz, 118-164 MHz, 420-470 MHz

power to be

5167.5 kHz (Alaska Emergency Frequency/USA Version)

): 10 Hz (CW/SSB), 100 Hz (AM/FM/WFM)

: 50 Ohms, Unbalanced : +14˚ F to +140˚ F (–10˚ C to +60˚ C)

: Squelched: 600 mA (Approx.)

: 6.1" x 2.0" x 9.2" (155 x 52 x 233 mm)

The quiet, fast-acting local oscillator system of the FT-857 borrows extensively from the FT-847 and FT-897, using a Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) to achieve fast lock times and silkysmooth tuning in excellent carrier-to-noise spurious-free dynamic range in a crowded band, and the smooth tuning leaves you with

UNMATCHED EASE OF ACCESS TO FEATURES

Despite its compact size, the FT-857 is without peer in ease of access to the features and functions you need the most!

BIG-RADIO TUNING DIAL AND OUTSTANDING

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ERGONOMICS : Ease of operation of the FT-857

enhanced by the large diameter 1.7” (Ø43 mm) Main Tuning Dial (10 Hz steps minimum), similar in size to the tuning knob of many base station rigs. more, the SELECT knob allows "channelized" tuning in minimum steps of 1 kHz on SSB/CW, or 5 kHz on FM, for quick and easy tuning around the band. All important keys are strategically placed around the front panel, for quick access.

EASY-TO-USE “SCROLLING FRONT PANEL” KEYS :

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The compactness of the FT-857 is made possible by the easy-to-use "multi-function" keys, which allow adjustment of a number of transceiver operating functions during operation. Pressing the [FUNC] key allows selection of the operating function row, using the Selector knob, and you may then press [A], [B], or [C] key, as needed, to change the

Multi Function Keys

MFa MFb MFc MFd MFe* MFe MFf MFg MFh MFi MFj MFk MFl MFm MFn MFo MFp MFq

*This row of functions is user-programmable (defaults shown).

Transmitter

RF Power Output (@13.8 V DC) 160- 6 Meters: 100 W 25 W 2 Meters: 50 W 12.5 W 70 Centimeters: 20 W 5 W Modulation Types: SSB: Balanced Modulator, AM: Early Stage (Low Level), FM: Variable Reactance FM Maximum Deviation: ±5 kHz (FM-N: ±2.5 kHz) Spurious Radiation: –50 dB (1.8-29.7 MHz) –60 dB (50/144/430 MHz) Carrier Suppression: >40 dB Opp. Sideband Suppression SSB Frequency Response Microphone Impedance: 200-10k Ohms (Nominal: 600 Ohms)

Receiver

Circuit Type: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne (SSB/CW/AM/FM) Superheterodyne (WFM) Intermediate Frequencies: 1st: 68.33 MHz (SSB/CW/AM/FM); 10.7 MHz (WFM) 2nd: 455 kHz

HIGH-PERFORMANCE PLL DESIGN

steps as fine as 10 Hz. The

ratio helps preserve

What’s

the

A key B key

A / B

(VFO A/B Selection)

(Write to Memory)

STO

(Quick Memory Store)

RPT

(Repeater On/Off)

TON

(CTCSS/DCS On/Off)

ENC

(Split Tone Encode)

ARTS

(ARTS™ On/Off)

SCN

(Scan Start)

SCOP

(Spectrum Scope)

MTR

(Meter Mode)

SPOT

(CW Spot)

TUNE

(ATU/ATAS On/Off)

(Noise Blanker On/Off)

IPO

(RX Preamp On/Off)

CFIL

(RX Normal Fltr.)

PLY1

(Keyer Mem. 1)

DNR

(DSP Noise Fltr.)

MONI*

(SQL Disable)

SPECIFICATIONS

: SSB/CW/FM AM Carrier

: >50 dB : 400 Hz-2600 Hz (–6 dB)

A=B

(Equalize VFOs A/B)

SKIP

(Skip during Scan)

RCL

(Quick Memory Recall)

REV

(RPT Shift Reverse)

—

DEC

(Split Tone Decode)

SRCH

(Smart Search™ On/Off)

PRI

(Priority Ch. Watch)

WID

(Scope Bandwidth)

PWR

(Meter Mode)

(Break-in On/Off)

DOWN

(ATAS Down)

AGC

(AGC On/Off)

ATT

(RX Attenuator On/Off)

N/A

(Optional Fltr. 1)

PLY2

(Keyer Mem. 2)

DNF

(DSP Notch Fltr.)

QSPL*

(Quick Split)

(Split Operation)

(Memory Name Tag)

(Speech Processor On/Off)



(Tone/Code Selection)

(Tone/Code Search)

(Band-Limit Scan)

(CW Keyer On/Off)

(Optional Fltr. 2)

(Keyer Mem. 3)

(1750 Hz Tone)

C key

SPL TAG

PROC

VOX

(VOX On/Off)

TDCH TDCH

PMS

(Dual Watch)

STEP

(Scope Steps)

DISP

(Display Size)

KYR

(ATAS Up)

AUTO

(AGC Mode)

NAR

(Narrow Dev.)

N/A

PLY3

DBF

(DSP BPF)

ATC*

Actual Size

FT-857

ADVANCED FEATURES FOR ACTIVE DXers

IF Shift : Use the IF SHIFT feature to vary the

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center frequency of the IF passband, so as to eliminate interference above or below the current operating frequency.

IF Noise Blanker :

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environment, the FT-857 includes a highlyeffective IF Noise Blanker specifically designed for suppression of ignition and other pulse-type noises. The Noise Blanker’s threshold is adjustable via the Menu.

Intercept Point Optimization (IPO) : For reception on

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the lower HF bands, where low Noise Figure is not required, the IPO feature causes the RF preamplifier to be bypassed, allowing direct signal input to the first mixer. An input attenuator is also provided, for very noisy conditions.

Adjustable AGC : The Automatic Gain Control

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(AGC)

circuitry of the FT-857's receiver may be adjusted, by the operator, for Slow or Fast recovery times. A convenient "Auto" feature programs

voice modes. And the AGC may also be turned off, if desired, allowing manual gain control from the front panel.

Clarifier (R.I.T.) :

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to follow drifting signals, the Clarifier control provides up to ±9.99 kHz of adjustment of the receiver’s frequency, without changing the transmit frequency. For wider–split pileups, the "Split" mode allows you to use VFO-A and VFOB separately, too.

RF Gain Control : For noise reduction and/or

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variation of the AGC system threshold, the Menu allows the front panel’s "Squelch" control to operate as an "RF Gain" control.

VOX : For hands-free Voice operation, the VOX

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The FT-857 is without peer in its array of mostasked-for features for the CW expert!

Built-In Electronic Keyer : The FT-857's built-in

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Electronic Keyer includes a weight control, as well as Menu capability to reverse the "Dot" and "Dash" contacts on your connector.

CW Message Memory with Beacon Mode : For

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repetitive "CQ TEST" and contest exchange messages, memory capability. The "Beacon" mode may be used to send a repetitive message out continuously for up to four hours, ideal for 6meter use during DX-peditions.

CW Pitch/Sidetone Control

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allows the transmitted signal to be offset 400/500/ 600/700/800 Hz from "zero beat" with the receive frequency. This adjustment simultaneously varies RX passband (including the the CW Sidetone pitch. The serves as a "Spot" signal during tuning.

CW Trainer : A popular feature of the FT-857 is

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the CW Trainer, which will send five-character letters

and/or numbers via the speaker, so you

For operation on a wide variety of digital modes, including 1200/9600 bps FM packet, RTTY, SSTV, or PSK31, the rear-panel 6-pin mini-DIN connector provides easy to Data I/O lines, plus PTT and Ground. For PSK-31 and other AFSK modes, the selectable, along with

Sensitivity: SSB/CW AM FM 100 kHz-1.8 MHz — 32 µV —

1.8 MHz-28 MHz 0.2 µV 2 µV — 28 MHz-30 MHz 0.2 µV 2 µV 0.5 µV 50 MHz-54 MHz 0.125 µV 1 µV 0.2 µV 144/430 MHz 0.125 µV — 0.2 µV (SSB/CW/AM = 10 dB S/N, FM = 12 dB SINAD) Squelch Sensitivity: SSB/CW/AM FM 100 kHz-1.8 MHz — —

1.8 MHz-28 MHz 2.5 µV — 28 MHz-30 MHz 2.5 µV 0.32 µV 50 MHz-54 MHz 1 µV 0.16 µV 144/430 MHz 0.5 µV 0.16 µV Image Rejection: HF/50 MHz: 70 dB, 144/430 MHz: 60 dB IF Rejection: 60 dB Selectivity (–6/–60 dB): SSB/CW: 2.2 kHz/4.5 kHz FM: 15 kHz/30 kHz FM-N: 9 kHz/25 kHz SSB (optional YF-122S installed): 2.3 kHz/4.7 kHz (-66 dB) CW (option YF-122C installed): 500 Hz/2.0 kHz AF Output: 2.5 W (@4 Ohms, 10% THD or less) AF Output Impedance

Optimized for use in the mobile

"Fast" AGC for CW, and "Slow" for

For split-frequency pile-ups or

CW OPERATING FLEXIBILITY

the FT-857 includes a three-message

The CW Pitch control

the center frequency of the

DSP BPF), as well as

Sidetone therefore

EASY DATA-MODE SETUP

injection sideband (USB/LSB) is

BFO and Display Shift and

AM: 6 kHz/20 kHz

: 4-16 Ohms

ULTRA-COMPACT HF/VHF/UHF 100 W* ALL-MODE TRANSCEIVER

(HF/6 m 100 W, 2 m 50 W, 70 cm 20 W)

ADVANCED CONVENIENCE FEATURES

FOR VHF/UHF OPERATION

The FT-857 is a VHF/UHF operator's dream come true!

Versatile Tone Control Selections : Both CTCSS and

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DCS Encoder/Decoders are built in! For easy access to repeaters, a 50-tone CTCSS system works along with a 104-code Digital Code Squelch (DCS) in the FT-857. For applications requiring split "Split Tone"

CTCSS/DCS access, a convenient

feature is also provided, along with the ability to encode (only) CTCSS or DCS, if desired.

Automatic Repeater Shift :

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430 MHz bands, the FT-857 will automatically activate the repeater shift appropriate for the part of the band in which you are operating.

Smart Search™ : When visiting a new city, use

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the Smart Search system to scan the FM/AM Mode for activity. When busy channels are

found, they will be automatically loaded into a special Smart Search recall.

Spectrum Scope

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your

radio for a few minutes, turn on the Spectrum Scope to keep watch on band activity. The Spectrum Scope

will create a bar-graph display of activity

channels above

operating

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frequency.

ARTS™(Auto-Range Transponder System)

Search-and-Rescue operations, the ARTS™

ACTIVE-TUNING ANTENNA SYSTEM (ATAS-120 Option)

Yaesu's patented ATAS-120 Active-Tuning Antenna System provides a compact, yet efficient, automaticallyadjusting

antenna for mobile, portable, apartment-balcony use! Utilizing DC voltages fed from the FT-857, the ATAS-120 automatically adjusts its length longer or shorter, with the FT-857 feeding a tiny amount of power for SWR detection by its internal directional coupler. When the best impedance match is found, tuning automatically stops, and operation can begin.

Specified for operation on the 7/14/21/28 MHz Amateur bands, the ATAS120 contracts fully for use

Deluxe, Ultra-High-Quality Desktop Microphone

MD-200A8X

External AC Power Supply (25A)

FP-1030A

Supplied Accessories: Hand Microphone MH-31A8J, Mobile Mounting Bracket MMB-82, DC Power Cord About this brochure: we have made this brochure as comprehensive and factual as possible. We reserve the right, however, to make changes at any time in equipment, optional accessories,

specifications, model numbers, and availability. Some accessories shown herein may not be available in some countries. Some information may have been updated since the time of printing; please check with your Authorized Yaesu Dealer for complete details.

For the latest Yaesu news,visit us on the Internet:

2003.0220NS(U/E)

On the 144 MHz and

™

memory bank, for easy

: If you have to be away from

and below your

current

: During

Remote Control DTMF Microphone

MH-59A8J

Digital Signal Processing Unit

DSP-2

DTMF Microphone

MH-36E8J

Separation Kit

YSK-857

VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan

http://www.vxstd.com

For mobile operation where mounting space is very limited, the optional YSK-857 Separation Kit allows the front panel to be remotely mounted on your dashboard, with the transceiver stashed away in available space. Data is transferred rate of 31.25 k/

on the 50/144/430 MHz bands, providing a low SWR for local FM work (where vertical polarization

is predominant). And if you're apartment dweller, use the optional ATBK-100 Antenna Base Kit, which provides an outstanding counterpoise to ensure low-angle radiation on the VHF/UHF bands.

VERSATILE MEMORY SYSTEM!

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 Five pairs of band-limit memories, to let you restrict operation to a sub-band, if you

UPGRADE WITH COLLINS® MECHANICAL FILTERS

FOR SSB AND CW (0ption)

To enhance performance on both receive and transmit, high-performance Collins

Filter options are available for both SSB and CW.

For SSB, the 2.3 kHz, 10-pole YF-122S option

provides

a very flat passband response, for natural-sounding transmit audio, along with excellent skirt selectivity. And for CW, the 500 Hz, 7-pole YF-122C and 300 Hz, 7-pole YF-122CN options help separate signals on a crowded band in a contest.

Front Panel

Headphone Jack

AF Knob

SQL/RF Knob

CLAR Key

SELECT Knob

HOME Key

FUNC Key

Ext. Meter Jack

MODE( )/MODE( ) Key

DSP Button POWER Switch

Liquid Crystal Display

CAT/LINEAR Jack

DATA Jack

Multi Function Keys

Rear Panel

DC Cable

HF/50 MHz Antenna Jack

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

Lightweight Stereo Headphone

YH-77STA

External Automatic Antenna Tuner

FC-30

0.5 ppm High-Stability Reference Oscillator

TCXO-9

CAT Interface Cable

CT-62

Collins® SSB Filter (2.3 kHz/4.7 kHz: —6 dB/—66 dB)

YF-122S

Packet Cable

CT-39A

VERTEX STANDARD

US Headquarters

10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.

YAESU EUROPE B.V.

P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands

YAESU UK LTD.

Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.

VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.

B9200411

Printed in Japan

Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

OPTIONAL REMOTE MOUNTING KIT

between units at a lightning-fast

bps, for seamless remote

HIGH-RESOLUTION DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY

Mechanical

TX/BUSY Indicator

ACC Jack

KEY Jack

Collins® CW Filter (500 Hz/2 kHz: —6 dB/—60 dB)

YF-122C

BAND DATA Cable

CT-58

The large 2.1"x0.69"(53.4x17.2 mm) multi-color display provides

easy-to-read indication of many operating functions. The color may be chosen from among 32

different color selections, and may be programmed each band, mode, Memory Group, or even to track signal strength and power output by

AND MUCH, MUCH MORE. . .

Battery Voltage Meter •TX Meter Selection

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Modulation Level, ALC, Power Output, or SWR.

Two

Antenna Connectors

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HF/50 MHz and 144/430 MHz, affixed to the rear panel.

Large, Easy-to-See TX/RX Status LED •Optional

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High-Stability Reference Oscillator

TCXO-9 provides ±0.5 ppm stability at 77˚ F/25˚ C for applications requiring very high frequency accuracy.•Versatile Scanning Features Scan, Memory Scan, Band-Limited Scanning (PMS), Priority Scan and Dual Watch.•Auto

Power-Off (APO) and Time-Out Timer (TOT)

CAT System

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BAND(DWN)/ BAND(UP) Keys

MAIN DIAL

EXT SPKR Jack

144/430 MHz Antenna Jack (European Version: Type N)

Collins® CW Filter (300 Hz/1 kHz: —6 dB/—60 dB)

YF-122CN

HF/50 MHz 1 kW Linear Amplifier

VL-1000 + VP-1000

http://www.yaesu.co.uk

Email: sales@yaesu.co.uk

Computer Programming capability

V/M Key

LOCK Key

http://www.vxstdusa.com Email: amateursales@vxstdusa.com

Phone 714/827-7600; Fax 714/827-8100

to show different colors on

Large Character mode

Separate jacks for

The

VFO

New Remote Control

DTMF Microphone

MH-59A8J (Option)

The optional MH-59A8J Remote Microphone provides control of the major functions of the FT-857 from the microphone’s keypad. The MH-59A8J includes a rotary control knob for adjusting the operating frequency and the receiver volume level.

LOCK Switch

PTT

Switch

Keypad

1(DSP) key 2(MHz) key 3(CLAR) key 4(HOME) key 5( MODE) key 6(MODE ) key 7(V/M) key 8

(BAND DWN) key 9(BAND UP) key key

VHF/UHF Antenna Base/

Counterpoise Kit for

ATAS-120

ATBK-100

http://www.vxstd.com.hk

UP/DWN keys

Motor Drive Auto-Tuning Antenna System

ATAS-120

SEL/DIAL

key and Indicator

SEL knob

0(CNTL) key ENT(#) key A key B key C key F(D) key ACC key PWR(FAST) key P1 key P2 key