Is the Yaesu FT 450D discontinued?
Like the Alinco above, Yaesu has announced that they are discontinuing production of the popular Yaesu FT-450D general coverage transceiver due to “parts issues.” It’s worth noting the venerable Yaesu FT-DX1200 recently met the same fate.
Does the Yaesu 857D have a built in antenna tuner?
A: The FT-857D doesn’t need a tuner. It is built in.
Does the Yaesu FT 891 have a built in tuner?
The FC-50 is a microprocessor-controlled antenna tuner that is designed specifically for the FT-891. The FC-50 can be easily coupled with the FT-891 and includes all necessary interconnect cables for operation right out of the box.
Does an antenna tuner make an antenna resonant?
What an “antenna tuner” actually tunes. Despite its name, an “antenna” tuner does not actually tune the antenna. It matches the resistive (real) impedance of the transmitter to the complex resistive + reactive impedance presented by the near end of the feedline.
Does SWR meter go before or after antenna tuner?
A wattmeter will only be accurate when terminated with a 50 ohm load, so placing the meter between the radio and tuner will give the best power reading when the tuner is tuned.
What is the difference between The FT-857 and ft 857d?
The current version of the FT-857 is designated as the FT-857D. The main enhancement of the ‘D’ model is the inclusion of the five 60 meter frequencies available to US amateurs.
What are some of the problems with the ft857-d radio?
Yaesu FT857-D’s menu system is not intuitive at first. This is one of the most common complaints that people have with the radio. It will take you some time to get used to. You’ll need to use the manual a lot when first starting out.
When did the Toyota ft-857d radio come out?
The FT-857D version has been around since 2003, but the original FT-857 (where most of the tech comes from) was first released in 2001. Full FT-857D Specifications. Despite being older, the radio works just fine.
Can I leave the ft-857d in the Sun?
You need to shine a lot of heat for a long time for that to happen. Just use common sense and don’t leave the radio in the sun ( especially if you’re from the south ). The FT-857D measures 6.1” x 2” x 9.2”. Versatility and portability is where the FT-857D really shines.