[Yaesu] FT857

[Jerry Lofstead]

John,

If you look at the ads distributors are sending out, the
FT100D is on it's last leg..  They are clearing out all the
accessories at good prices.  I assume in the next 3 months you
will see the fire sale of the 100D's.   The FT857 is the
replacement.

Jerry
W3CDE
Atlanta, GA

John Geiger wrote:
> 
> Has anyone figured out the point of the FT857 yet?  It
> looks like a duplicate of the FT100D in a slightly
> smaller package, with a multicolored screen (whoopee).
>  I guess it does have more keyer memories also, but I
> can't really see where it fits in the Yaesu line.  Is
> it intended to replace the FT100D, or will they keep
> making the 100 also?
> 
> Yaesu does deserve commendation for having 5 different
> models that cover HF, 6, 2, and 432 all mode-the
> FT100D, FT847, FT817, FT897, and FT857.  Icom and
> Kenwood have 1 each.  Now lets get some more activity
> out there on 432.
> 
> 73s John NE0P
> 
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