I have 9 or 10 HF Rigs but love my Ft-897D and FT-857D models the only other 2 I really use are my FT-450 and FT-990 although my Kenwood TS-50 and matching AT-50 tuner is an outstanding setup I dont use it much anymore and often think about selling that bulletproof setup. I dont know if Ide ever sell my 857 or 897 because they do it all so to speak.
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Yaesu 857D
- Thread starter Dutchman11
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Yaesu ATAS 120 captures all the features of the radio. I have one on my pickup and it has worked great without any of the problems I've heard from others. I also have one mounted in the attic of my two story house. It has been utilized with my second 857 before I put up an end fed long wire. The long wire edged out the 120 Right now its connected to Yaesu FRG-7 using an MFJ ATAS controller. The mobile setup has netted me some of the longest contacts. Not really great on 2m & 70cm but makes the local repeaters without difficulty. I'd suggest using a vhf/uhf antenna in conjunction 857.
My $.02
My $.02
$739 with the separation kit at Gigaparts HF/6M/2M/70CM MOBILE after 50 dollar rebate. That's a deal.
73,
Brett
73,
Brett