I don't know if this describes anyone else. But this is one of those radios where at first sight I had zero interest. Then after looking at it a couple more times. After reading a little bit more about it...well I'm now in the mindset where I'll be purchasing this one real soon. It appears that my guitar, gun, watch and scuba gear collections will be taking a backseat to my newest hobby.
I just installed one of these after watching this video. All I can say is, OMG. Not only does it sound better, I gain at least an S unit on receive. Make my TX sound better too.
In my FT-857D and FT-897D with both 2.9 filters installed I did extra: put down the amlification factor on 455 khz- shunted the last two rf amps by resistors, ~10 k, all capacitors in sound amp are increesed in 10 and more times... The result is unic.. All Hi-Fi stations sound like in concert hall...
Thanks for sharing. I have a FT-857/ATAS-120 in my truck. This radio is quite impressive with all the features packed into such a small package. I've worked a lot of DX-mobile & am more than pleased with the setup. I have worked Indonesia SSB/Mobile, as well as many other DX stations across Asia, Africa, Europe, SA, etc. I'm often asked what I'm operating from & some of the contacts are baffled. Stock setup. I do have the truck RF-grounded quite well. The counterpoise makes a huge difference.
+thejohnalien60 WORST combination I have ever used or owned & I would not have another one even for FREE.Glad you like yours but I consider both the 857D & the Atas 120A GARBAGE!
Great video! I am a new general and am trying to narrow down the HF rigs to choose from for a first rig. Lots of practical knowledge in your video. Thanks and looking forward to your next video.
if you really want great TX and recieve, put in the 3.8 filter like I did....with a good studio mic, mixer, and both w2ihy 8 band eq and eq plus puts it into a whole new world...73's
Vi este video y me convenci de comprar el filtro Inrad 2.9 #726. Realmente funciona. Buscaba ademas mejorar mi audio en TX y los reportes son exelentes. Uso mi 857D con bocina SP-8 y se olle muy bien. 8 band EQ W2IHY, MD-200 Microphone pero con mi otro microfono marca transcontinental tambien se olle muy bien. Thanks Jerry 4 post.
I did not see a 2.9 kHz filter on W4RT's site. The Inrad site has it as item #726. Is this the filter you are using? Strictly for SSB, you are saying that the 2.9 is superior to the 2.3? Great video, by the way. I am tired of people referring to the 857 as being deaf. I have 2 Yaesu radios, and love them. I'm thinking of the 857 as a purchase for /P and /M.
Hi Jerry;just bought 857d would like to have video on how to use all the buttons and features,i like all your video cause you slow on your demo very easy to understand.Hope to see your video on my question tnx
will probably get the 2.9 Inrad filter for mine. Having said that though, I have been disappointed in the SSB receive audio. Like another person said, connecting it to a good 'full range' speaker helps immensely. Wonder what speaker this one is using?
Is there a reason your 857D screen is blue as apposed to orange? Perhaps it is orange, and either the room lighting or camera used makes it appear blue in the video?
Nice! , I take it your using an external speaker, I have the 897 but the internal speaker makes people sound unnatural, I have a 500hz CW filter in mine so may get myself one of these for the spare slot, and as you say you can set it up for TX also, I often use my 1000mp 6khz wide on receive and it sounds amazing when people are using a bit more bandwidth on transmit.
my 2 mtr and 70 cm rec went out on mine i still like this radio u need a mid range spke if u dont u get alot of base if thats what u like 73 kg6mn jerry
In your video, are you using the stock radio's speaker? On inrad.net the #726 filter? is this the only site to buy this filter? I messed with my radio to see if I could get my radio to sound as yours does, just with the stock filter, didn't get it to sound like yours does in the video. I'm making a request of a Elmer video on this radio for menu settings. you have just opened a can of worms here! thank you for the video! 73's mike.
That's the Clarifier, not the IF Shift, big difference! Your effectively tuning up and down on the receiver while leaving the transmitter at the same frequency, as compared to the IF Shift, where you shift the spectrum received up or down to knotch the frequency.
no. it's the IF Shift. 1. he held down the clarifier button for longer than 1 second until the second beep... activating the IF Shift mode which is the alternate function of the clarifier button. 2. the symbol shown on the display (right of frequency) is that shown when the IF Shift is performed vs the clarifier arrows.
2.9kc is a good choice for quality SSB Ham receive. So many hams go overboard with trying to achieve hi-fi. Most professional studio mics like the SM-7, RE-27 etc have a response out to 20kc. Yet your average SSB ham transceivers won't tx or hear past about 3kc. So, what's the point? The same is true of professional EQ's, mixers, compressors, etc. It's a waste of money. Compressors can be effective for cutting through noise. But, they don't enhance fidelity, they compromise it.
wow, i have the 857 and i cant get it to sound like that! would you do a video on the settings to show how you have the menus set?my radio is stock, but im looking at filters now. thx, 73s! mike.
Hi I was wondering if you could help me. I installed the YF 122S and try active it just displays FIL1 not 2.3 I can't seem to get it to work thanks mate
How is the sideband suppression on that? I have a 3.8kc filter set up now which sounds terrific, but sideband suppression doesn´t work as supposed any longer :(
***** It's nice having an adjustable filter so that you may enjoy those signals that are a little wider than the average signals. Most of the time I leave filter # 1 on my ICOM 7600 set at 3.6 ,filter # 2 at 2.6,& filter # 3 I adjust it all over the place depending on what's happening on the bands.I like the variety that the radio allows me.It's by far the most AWESOME HF/6 meter radio I've ever owned of operated.
+Jerry Koch Hi Jerry, thank you for the response. How did you get rid of the background hiss on the radio. you mentioned you'd achieved it but didn't mention how you achieved it. Kind regards, Simon M0SYS
Jerry Great video! Thanks so much! I hope you follow up this video with some more details as to all your settings or will just adding that one filter all we need. Inquiring minds would love to know as you can read below.. KK4MND
Hi Mike...You have to buy the 2.9 filter from Inrad in order to open up the audio. It's a plug and play and your radio will pick it up automatically. Makes it sound like the big boys...I don't use the built in equalizer.
I don't know if this describes anyone else. But this is one of those radios where at first sight I had zero interest. Then after looking at it a couple more times. After reading a little bit more about it...well I'm now in the mindset where I'll be purchasing this one real soon. It appears that my guitar, gun, watch and scuba gear collections will be taking a backseat to my newest hobby.
I just installed one of these after watching this video.
All I can say is, OMG.
Not only does it sound better, I gain at least an S unit on receive.
Make my TX sound better too.
In my FT-857D and FT-897D with both 2.9 filters installed I did extra: put down the amlification factor on 455 khz- shunted
the last two rf amps by resistors, ~10 k, all capacitors in sound amp are increesed in 10 and more times...
The result is unic.. All Hi-Fi stations sound like in concert hall...
Thanks for sharing. I have a FT-857/ATAS-120 in my truck. This radio is quite impressive with all the features packed into such a small package. I've worked a lot of DX-mobile & am more than pleased with the setup. I have worked Indonesia SSB/Mobile, as well as many other DX stations across Asia, Africa, Europe, SA, etc. I'm often asked what I'm operating from & some of the contacts are baffled. Stock setup. I do have the truck RF-grounded quite well. The counterpoise makes a huge difference.
+thejohnalien60 WORST combination I have ever used or owned & I would not have another one even for FREE.Glad you like yours but I consider both the 857D & the Atas 120A GARBAGE!
I use 2.7 and 2.9 in my 857. It`s great on the HF. I get some great reports when I stick the 2.9 in and fully load the ft-817 for portable work!
Where did you get your filters?
857d looks very cool in my car at night. the illuminating lights work out well for me
It`s great filter. I fancy the 2.0 filter too... 2.7 is great too! My 857 (not D Version) being using it for 11 years now no problems...
WOULD ALWAYS RECOMMEND THE 857,GREAT FOR BASE,PORTABLE AND MOBILE,ALTHOUGH LIKE A LOT OF THINGS THE PRICE HAS WENT UP A BIT SINCE IF BOUGHT MINE.
Great video! I am a new general and am trying to narrow down the HF rigs to choose from for a first rig. Lots of practical knowledge in your video. Thanks and looking forward to your next video.
Great video. So the 2.9 filter works better than the 2.3 or a 2.0 filter? Not sure what to get for my 857D.
Yes ED, There are times when you want a more narrow filter and the stock filter fills that option.
Hope to catch you on the air.
73,
Jerry
if you really want great TX and recieve, put in the 3.8 filter like I did....with a good studio mic, mixer, and both w2ihy 8 band eq and eq plus puts it into a whole new world...73's
Vi este video y me convenci de comprar el filtro Inrad 2.9 #726. Realmente funciona. Buscaba ademas mejorar mi audio en TX y los reportes son exelentes. Uso mi 857D con bocina SP-8 y se olle muy bien. 8 band EQ W2IHY, MD-200 Microphone pero con mi otro microfono marca transcontinental tambien se olle muy bien. Thanks Jerry 4 post.
I did not see a 2.9 kHz filter on W4RT's site. The Inrad site has it as item #726. Is this the filter you are using? Strictly for SSB, you are saying that the 2.9 is superior to the 2.3? Great video, by the way. I am tired of people referring to the 857 as being deaf. I have 2 Yaesu radios, and love them. I'm thinking of the 857 as a purchase for /P and /M.
Hi Jerry;just bought 857d would like to have video on how to use all the buttons and features,i like all your video cause you slow on your demo very easy to understand.Hope to see your video on my question tnx
will probably get the 2.9 Inrad filter for mine. Having said that though, I have been disappointed in the SSB receive audio. Like another person said, connecting it to a good 'full range' speaker helps immensely. Wonder what speaker this one is using?
Nice job on the 2.9 demo. I love my 857 and will be looking for you in a couple of days on the air during the ARRL Field Day event 2017. Cheers! K1GMM
Wow, you are right Mr. Koch. I’ll be looking for a 2.9 filter for the 897D
Wish me luck. I will search for a model number for that 2.9 filter.
Is there a reason your 857D screen is blue as apposed to orange? Perhaps it is orange, and either the room lighting or camera used makes it appear blue in the video?
Hi, Where did you get the kranker knob from for the ft857d? BTW I brought an ft857d purley because of your video clip! Thank you!
Great video. Were you using an external speaker or was that the radios internal speaker ?
external
What external speaker you have on your 857D. Sounds good....
Nice! , I take it your using an external speaker, I have the 897 but the internal speaker makes people sound unnatural, I have a 500hz CW filter in mine so may get myself one of these for the spare slot, and as you say you can set it up for TX also, I often use my 1000mp 6khz wide on receive and it sounds amazing when people are using a bit more bandwidth on transmit.
my 2 mtr and 70 cm rec went out on mine i still like this radio u need a mid range spke if u dont u get alot of base if thats what u like 73 kg6mn jerry
I like the improved audio with the additional filter but wonder why it displays as 2.3 rather than 2.9?
iT'S LIKE A COMPUTER. WAS PROGRAMMED FOR THAT READING ONLY.
73 AND HAPPY HAMMING
Yaesu has the display preprogramed.. Filter is 2.9
@@jerrykochinChrist Thanks - I wonder why Yaesu did it that way? Have a good day! 73
In your video, are you using the stock radio's speaker?
On inrad.net the #726 filter? is this the only site to buy this filter?
I messed with my radio to see if I could get my radio to sound as yours does, just with the stock filter, didn't get it to sound like yours does in the video. I'm making a request of a Elmer video on this radio for menu settings. you have just opened a can of worms here!
thank you for the video!
73's
mike.
Great video Jerry, thanks again for the nice QSO earlier today.
Rene'
Glad u liked it and tnx for qso.
That's the Clarifier, not the IF Shift, big difference! Your effectively tuning up and down on the receiver while leaving the transmitter at the same frequency, as compared to the IF Shift, where you shift the spectrum received up or down to knotch the frequency.
no. it's the IF Shift.
1. he held down the clarifier button for longer than 1 second until the second beep... activating the IF Shift mode which is the alternate function of the clarifier button.
2. the symbol shown on the display (right of frequency) is that shown when the IF Shift is performed vs the clarifier arrows.
Why does filter display 2.3 if it’s 2.9 ,also what make is filter curios ,Dave
Yaesu has that slot preprogramed
I was wondering where my Madden 08 went hehe good video excellent audio
2.9kc is a good choice for quality SSB Ham receive. So many hams go overboard with trying to achieve hi-fi. Most professional studio mics like the SM-7, RE-27 etc have a response out to 20kc. Yet your average SSB ham transceivers won't tx or hear past about 3kc. So, what's the point? The same is true of professional EQ's, mixers, compressors, etc. It's a waste of money. Compressors can be effective for cutting through noise. But, they don't enhance fidelity, they compromise it.
a good spkr also helps 73 kg6mn
wow, i have the 857 and i cant get it to sound like that! would you do a video on the settings to show how you have the menus set?my radio is stock, but im looking at filters now.
thx, 73s!
mike.
Any chance of your second video being produced?
hi my friend can you explain to me were i well get one filter 2.9 for my ft-857d pls thanks
inrad.net , not inrad.com
Hi I was wondering if you could help me. I installed the YF 122S and try active it just displays FIL1 not 2.3 I can't seem to get it to work thanks mate
How is the sideband suppression on that? I have a 3.8kc filter set up now which sounds terrific, but sideband suppression doesn´t work as supposed any longer :(
+MrDoccodyblue GARBAGE.Don't waste your money or remember,I told you so.
***** It's nice having an adjustable filter so that you may enjoy those signals that are a little wider than the average signals. Most of the time I leave filter # 1 on my ICOM 7600 set at 3.6 ,filter # 2 at 2.6,& filter # 3 I adjust it all over the place depending on what's happening on the bands.I like the variety that the radio allows me.It's by far the most AWESOME HF/6 meter radio I've ever owned of operated.
Hi Jerry, great video, are you going to make a video with HRD and this radio?
Kind regards,
Simon
M0SYS
+Jerry Koch Hi Jerry, thank you for the response. How did you get rid of the background hiss on the radio. you mentioned you'd achieved it but didn't mention how you achieved it.
Kind regards,
Simon
M0SYS
Jerry Great video! Thanks so much! I hope you follow up this video with some more details as to all your settings or will just adding that one filter all we need. Inquiring minds would love to know as you can read below.. KK4MND
Just the addition of the filter opens the radio up. Glad you enjoyed.
Hello it's inrad filter's or collins ?? thanks for your video
Inrad
You seem to have AIP and all the DSP filters on as well... so not a true effect of the SSB filter..
Thank you for the video. It was very helpful to getting my 857D working well.
73's VE3NCV
Glad u liked it.
nice receive audio...de dw3tdj
Hi Mike...You have to buy the 2.9 filter from Inrad in order to open up the audio.
It's a plug and play and your radio will pick it up automatically.
Makes it sound like the big boys...I don't use the built in equalizer.
By all means ED,if you want good ssb audio, buy the 2.9 filter
It's a Collins filter by Inrad...