[Yaesu] FT-857, FT-897, FT-100D

[Caitlyn Martin]

On Sun, 9 Mar 2003 11:41:28 -0800 (PST)
John Geiger <johngeig@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Not sure that get a Ft100D is setting your sights
> lower.  Go read the review of the FT857 on eham.net. 
> The author of one of them compares all three, and
> concludes that the FT100D is probably the best
> receiver of them all.  When you figure in cost of
> accessories, it becomes even a better deal-considering
> that you have to pay extra for the CW filter and TCXO
> in the FT897, and FT857, and the DSP is also extra in
> the FT857.

I personally would NEVER consider an FT-100D.  The failure rate, at
least among has in this part of the country who bought them new, is
absolutely alarming.  The FT-817, by comparison, has been a very solid
performer and rock-steady reliable.  Looking at the FT-857 and FT-897
it's clear they used some of the FT-817 technology in a higher power
rig.  For me, there is no question I'd choose an FT-857 over the FT-100D
if I were in the market for that class of rig.

73,
Caity
KU4QD