Yaesu FT-857D CW operation and menu demonstration

Demonstrating some of the CW features that differ from the Icom 706. I forgot to include the CW pitch adjustment. It It differs from the 706 in that it's not a linear adjustment. The options are 400, 500, 600, 700 or 800 hz. I like it about 500 and that's where it's set in the video.

This radio will transmit a very loud rushing air sound when you key the mic in SSB. I was getting reports that my snap on choke helped and engaging the DSP filters seemed to take most of it out. I used a monitor radio the other day and it's still pretty bad. I'm going to call Yaesu about it because it's REALLY BAD! I also put a RF choke on the HF feedline into the back of the radio and that didn't help at all.

PS, I was wrong about the CW Auto feature. That controls whether the the key jack is enabled or disabled in SSB or FM modes.

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• Yaesu
• FT-857D
• CW
• Morse
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• Icom
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• AB7TU

[cousincozen]

What is the brand/model of the analog cross-needle SWR/Watt-meter you are using, shown immediately to the left of your rig?

[stoker20]

@cousincozen It's a Daiwa CN465M, VHF UHF.

[rs4425]

Can you share with me how you hooked up the KEY? I've plugged in my key and I hear a tone but I CAN'T TRANSMIT...does not transmit.. THanks for a good video!

[stoker20]

@rs4425 From the "J" quick menu, you will see, spot / bk / kyr. The bk can be toggled on and off by pushing the button below the bk icon. I don't have the manual handy but the CW operation should be explained pretty well in there. Good luck OM.

[Joenny74]

Great demonstration and great OM ( AB7TU) .

Trad. CW at 25 wpm : THAT IS ABT THE STORY FRM HR OM ES YL SO TNX FER WATCHING CUL 73 DE AB7TU NW PORTLAND ... OR ... 73 SK ...

Vy fine es cuagn frm a SWL

[stoker20]

@Joenny74  Thanks Joe. You have better CW skills than most Hams. Best 73 and happy holidays to you and yours.

[WA5MUF]

AB7TU..... Nice rig and great demonstration. 73, WA5MUF

[27A1]

Very nice radio U have here.

Best 73s

[kaidensfire]

Will this hit all amateur bands?

MF LF?

Sorry if that's a dumb question I'm learning.

[rs4425]

Got it. Was unfamiliar with "BK" meaning. ...thanks!

[tedaer]

Nice video. BG3EZS

[dhess41]

NIce rig, hope to have one soon myself. Congrats! and thanks for the demo