The FT-857D is the radio I point people to when they want one box that covers HF, VHF, and UHF without carrying a second radio. It’s not the newest or the friendliest to program, but it earns its keep. This page rounds up everything I’ve written about it.
Start Here
- Yaesu FT-857D Review: A Great All-Bander Held Back by Its Own Menu, the full hands-on rundown, power output by band, and where it falls short.
- I Bought a Yaesu FT-857D for a Great Price. Here’s Why I Sold It, the real story of why it didn’t stick around and what replaced it.
Comparisons & Buying Guidance
- FT-857D vs FT-891, G90, FTX-1 Field, FTX-1 Optima, IC-7300 Mark II, and FT-817: Where Each One Actually Wins
- Buying a Used FT-857D: What to Check
MARS Mod & Legal Considerations
Setup & Configuration
- Taming the FT-857D’s Menu: A Practical Cheat Sheet
- FT-857D CAT Control Setup with Ham Radio Deluxe
- Getting the Yaesu FT-857D on FT8 with WSJT-X
- Radio Field Cards: Quick-Reference Programming Guides, which includes a printable FT-857D card.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Emcomm & Preparedness
Related Reading
- The Yaesu FT-891: The Complete Guide
- The Yaesu FTX-1: The Complete Guide
- The Xiegu G90: The Complete Guide
- The Icom IC-7300 Mark II: The Complete Guide
- GMRS Complete Guide
- PACE Communications Plan
Where to Go Next
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