Specifications

22 FT-857D Operating Manual

BAND

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/BAND

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Key

Pressing either of these keys momentarily will cause the frequency to be moved up or

down by one frequency band. The selections available are:

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1.8 MHz  3.5 MHz  5.0 MHz  7.0 MHz  10 MHz  14 MHz 

15 MHz  18 MHz  21 MHz 24 MHz  28 MHz  50 MHz 

88 MHz  108 MHz  144 MHz  430 MHz  1.8 MHz

.....

Recalling the 5 MHz band (U.S. model) requires different procedure. See page 38 for

details.

V/M Key

Pressing this key switches frequency control between the VFO and Memory Systems.

Press and hold in this key to store the contents of the VFO into the QMB (Quick Memory

Bank) register.

LOCK Key

Pressing this key locks the front panel keys so as to prevent accidental frequency change.

The LOCK key itself, though, will never be disabled.

MAIN DIAL

This is the main tuning dial for the transceiver. It is used both for frequency tuning as

well as “Menu” setting in the transceiver.

Liquid Crystal Display

The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) provides indication of the operating frequency and

other aspects of transceiver status.

FRONT PANEL CONTROL & SWITCHES

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