Yaesu · HF transceiver · 2004 to the 2010s

Yaesu FT-857D

Name: Yaesu FT-857D
Brand: Yaesu
Availability: InStock

The FT-857 came out in 2003 as Yaesu's compact all-band mobile, and the FT-857D followed in 2004 with 60 m added and the DSP fitted as standard. It covers 160 m to 70 cm on SSB, CW, AM and FM, with 100 W on HF and 6 m, 50 W on 2 m and 20 W on 70 cm, from a body 155 mm wide that weighs 2.1 kg. The front panel comes off, and the D shipped with the YSK-857 separation kit and a mobile bracket, so the head can go on the dash with the radio under a seat. Yaesu kept changing the HF finals during the production run, from 2SC5125 transistors in early lots to RD100HHF1 MOSFETs in later ones, according to its 2018 service manual. Repair notes often cover it together with the bigger FT-897. There's no tuner inside, and the FC-30 and ATAS-120A were Yaesu's matching add-ons.

FT-857 (2003, DSP optional)FT-857D (2004, 60 m and DSP standard)

Spec at a glance

Maker: Yaesu
Type: HF transceiver
Launched: 2004
Made: 2004 to the 2010s
Covers: 160 m to 70 cm including 60 m (HF, 6 m, 2 m, 70 cm)
Modes: SSB, CW, AM, FM (WFM receive)
Power out: 100 W HF and 6 m, 50 W 2 m, 20 W 70 cm
Receiver: Double conversion superhet, 68.33 MHz and 455 kHz IFs, DSP standard
Power supply: 13.8 V DC, 22 A on transmit
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
Also listed as: FT857D, FT 857D, FT-857 D
Typical eBay ask (Oct 15, 2026): $1,050–$1,600

Bench check

Power, receive, finals and supply

Transmit power: Yaesu rates it at 100 W on HF and 6 m, 50 W on 2 m and 20 W on 70 cm, with AM at 25, 25, 12.5 and 5 W. Ask for a wattmeter reading into a dummy load on 80 m, 20 m, 6 m, 2 m and 70 cm, using the HF/50 MHz jack and the 144/430 MHz jack. The manual says protection starts cutting power once SWR passes 1.5:1, so the test has to be into a proper load.
Receiver: It receives 100 kHz to 76 MHz, 118 to 164 MHz and 420 to 470 MHz. Ask for audio of signals on several HF bands and on 2 m or 70 cm. Owner notes on mods.dk cover bad reception on one or several bands and S9 noise crashes, so a band-by-band check matters.
Finals: Yaesu's 2018 service manual shows the HF and 6 m pair changing by production lot, from 2SC5125 transistors to 2SC2782 and 2SC2782A, then RD100HHF1 MOSFETs from lot 187. On 2 m and 70 cm a 2SC3102 gave way to an RD70HVF1 from lot 60. Ask whether the finals or drivers have been replaced, since an owner note on mods.dk covers changing the RF driver transistors.
Power supply: It needs 13.8 V DC ±15% at 22 A or more, through a 6-pin Molex plug on a pigtail. Yaesu's matching AC supply is the FP-1030A (25 A). It came with the DC power cord.
Dial and display: The detachable front panel has a 32-color LCD with a simple spectrum scope. Ask for a photo of it lit and a video of the dial. Owner notes on mods.dk cover a striped (zebra) display and a flashing display, so look for clean, even characters.
Filters and options: DSP is standard on the D. The options to look for are Yaesu's Collins filters, the YF-122S (2.3 kHz SSB), YF-122C (500 Hz CW) or YF-122CN (300 Hz CW), and the TCXO-9 (±0.5 ppm). Without the TCXO-9, Yaesu specs ±4 ppm in the first hour after power-on, so ask whether one is fitted.

Should come with it

MH-31A8J hand microphone (supplied)
MMB-82 mobile bracket and YSK-857 separation kit (supplied)
DC power cord (supplied)
Yaesu FP-1030A 25 A supply (optional)
FC-30 tuner or ATAS-120A antenna (optional)

Check the listing photos against this list, and ask the seller about anything you can’t see. A missing piece should come off the price.

What to check

A 2005 owner note describes a flickering FM squelch on the FT-857 and FT-897, cured with one added capacitor. mods.dk also carries owner repairs for striped and flashing displays and for bad reception on one or more bands, so ask for a band-by-band receive check.

01Power out: Ask for a wattmeter reading into a dummy load on 80 m, 20 m, 6 m, 2 m and 70 cm. Look for about 100 W on HF and 6 m, 50 W on 2 m and 20 W on 70 cm.
02Receive on every band: Ask for audio of signals on several HF bands and on 2 m or 70 cm. Every band should hear, with no S9 noise crashes.
03Finals: Ask whether the finals or driver transistors have been replaced. Full power on every band with the repair history explained is what you want.
04Display: Ask for a clear photo of the lit display. The characters should be even, with no stripes or flashing.
05Filters and TCXO: Ask whether a YF-122S, YF-122C or YF-122CN filter or a TCXO-9 is fitted. The menu or a photo inside will show it.
06Power supply: Ask which supply the seller used. It needs 13.8 V DC at 22 A or more, and Yaesu's FP-1030A is the matching unit.
07Mic and kit: Look for the MH-31A8J mic, MMB-82 bracket, YSK-857 separation kit and DC cord in the photos. Yaesu posts the manual online.
08Mods: A title saying MARS, CAP or wideband means it's been changed to transmit outside the ham bands, which is only for authorized MARS/CAP stations. Ask what was changed.
09Model number: Check the label reads FT-857D, not FT-857. The D adds 60 m and has the DSP built in.

New to used rigs? How to check a used ham radio covers power out, receive, the finals and the display, and what power supply a used rig needs explains the 13.8 V supply most rigs need.

Buying guide

Which one to buy

§ Oct 15, 2026

Bid on ncgreek's US FT-857D, now $727 delivered with one bid and shown lit, and stop around $1,213, what ga_86753o9 asks for a US set titled with the YSK-857 separation kit and box. There are at least 11 for sale and most ask $1,050 to $1,600 delivered, but most of the fixed-price ones under $1,200 ship from Japan with up to $150 shipping, and harecoco123 and joouji use the same two photos, so ask for pictures of the actual radio with its serial. Ask any seller for a wattmeter reading into a dummy load on 80 m, 20 m, 6 m, 2 m and 70 cm, and budget for a 13.8 V supply rated 22 A, like Yaesu's FP-1030A. The $1,700 US set from matthewoo-130 is titled with a 500 Hz CW filter and the TCXO-9, which holds frequency to ±0.5 ppm. Skip nwrubel1's open-box NOS set at $2,746, about 2.4 times the median with no manual.

Listed now: 11
For parts: 0
Typical ask: $1,050–$1,600
Full range: $700–$2,650

Cheapest
$726.95est. delivered
The lowest price on an FT-857D, $727 delivered at the current $700 bid from a US seller, and the photo shows it lit. There's no test claim and it will climb, so ask for wattmeter readings on HF, 6 m, 2 m and 70 cm before you bid.
Yaesu FT-857D
View on eBay ↗: Yaesu FT-857D$726.95 est. delivered

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Used
- Cheapest
Yaesu FT-857D
$726.95est. delivered
$700.00 + $26.95 shipping
Auction · 1 bid · ends in 5d 16h
Good buy
Plain title, no accessories named. Photo shows it lit. Auction, 1 bid; it will climb.
Seller: ncgreek
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: Yaesu FT-857D
Used
YAESU FT-857D HF VHF UHF All Mode Transceiver
$1,199.00est. delivered
$1,049.00 + $150.00 shipping
Buy It Now$1,049.00
Our take
Ships from Japan for $150. Photo shows the box, mic and cables. No test claim.
Seller: me-you-to
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: YAESU FT-857D HF VHF UHF All Mode Transceiver
Used
Yaesu FT-857D HF/VHF/UHF 100W All-Mode Transceiver + YSK-857 Separation Kit, Box
$1,213.34est. delivered
$1,200.00 + $13.34 shipping
Buy It Now$1,200.00
Offers accepted
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Our take
US seller, titled with the YSK-857 separation kit and box. No test claim.
Seller: ga_86753o9
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: Yaesu FT-857D HF/VHF/UHF 100W All-Mode Transceiver + YSK-857 Separation Kit, Box
Used
USA: YAESU FT-857D HF/VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER W/ XF-115C 500HZ CW FILTER AND TCXO-9
$1,700.00est. delivered
$1,650.00 + $50.00 shipping
Buy It Now$1,650.00
Offers accepted
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Our take
US seller, titled with a 500 Hz CW filter and the TCXO-9. No test claim.
Seller: matthewoo-130
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: USA: YAESU FT-857D HF/VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER W/ XF-115C 500HZ CW FILTER AND TCXO-9
Used
- Check the seller
YAESU FT-857D 100W HF/50/144/430MHz All Mode Transceiver Ham Radio Tested
$999.67est. delivered
$924.68 + $74.99 shipping
Buy It Now$924.68
Offers accepted
This seller takes offers, and many sellers accept less than the asking price.
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Check the seller
Titled tested. Ships from Japan; joouji's listing uses the same photo.
Seller: harecoco123
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: YAESU FT-857D 100W HF/50/144/430MHz All Mode Transceiver Ham Radio Tested
Used
- Check the seller
YAESU FT-857D 100W HF/50/144/430MHz All Mode Transceiver Ham Radio Tested
$1,033.05est. delivered
$958.06 + $74.99 shipping
Buy It Now$958.06
Offers accepted
This seller takes offers, and many sellers accept less than the asking price.
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Check the seller
Titled tested. Ships from Japan; another dealer uses the same photo.
Seller: harecoco123
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: YAESU FT-857D 100W HF/50/144/430MHz All Mode Transceiver Ham Radio Tested
Used
- Check the seller
Yaesu FT-857D 100W HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver Tested Working
$1,073.98est. delivered
$963.98 + $110.00 shipping
Buy It Now$963.98
Check the seller
Titled tested and working. Ships from Japan; same photo as harecoco123's listing.
Seller: joouji
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: Yaesu FT-857D 100W HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver Tested Working
Open box
- Priced high
Yaesu FT-857D HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver Open Box NOS No Manual
$2,746.39est. delivered
$2,650.00 + $96.39 shipping
Buy It Now$2,650.00
Offers accepted
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Priced high
Titled open box NOS, no manual; box photo only. About 2.4 times the median.
Seller: nwrubel1
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: Yaesu FT-857D HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver Open Box NOS No Manual

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FT-857 (2003, DSP optional)FT-857D (2004, 60 m and DSP standard)

Spec at a glance

Maker

Yaesu

Type

HF transceiver

Launched

2004

Made

2004 to the 2010s

Covers

160 m to 70 cm including 60 m (HF, 6 m, 2 m, 70 cm)

Modes

SSB, CW, AM, FM (WFM receive)

Power out

100 W HF and 6 m, 50 W 2 m, 20 W 70 cm

Receiver

Double conversion superhet, 68.33 MHz and 455 kHz IFs, DSP standard

Power supply

13.8 V DC, 22 A on transmit

Weight

2.1 kg (4.6 lb)

Also listed as

FT857D, FT 857D, FT-857 D

Typical eBay ask (Oct 15, 2026)

$1,050–$1,600

Power, receive, finals and supply

Transmit power

Yaesu rates it at 100 W on HF and 6 m, 50 W on 2 m and 20 W on 70 cm, with AM at 25, 25, 12.5 and 5 W. Ask for a wattmeter reading into a dummy load on 80 m, 20 m, 6 m, 2 m and 70 cm, using the HF/50 MHz jack and the 144/430 MHz jack. The manual says protection starts cutting power once SWR passes 1.5:1, so the test has to be into a proper load.

Receiver

It receives 100 kHz to 76 MHz, 118 to 164 MHz and 420 to 470 MHz. Ask for audio of signals on several HF bands and on 2 m or 70 cm. Owner notes on mods.dk cover bad reception on one or several bands and S9 noise crashes, so a band-by-band check matters.

Finals

Yaesu's 2018 service manual shows the HF and 6 m pair changing by production lot, from 2SC5125 transistors to 2SC2782 and 2SC2782A, then RD100HHF1 MOSFETs from lot 187. On 2 m and 70 cm a 2SC3102 gave way to an RD70HVF1 from lot 60. Ask whether the finals or drivers have been replaced, since an owner note on mods.dk covers changing the RF driver transistors.

Power supply

It needs 13.8 V DC ±15% at 22 A or more, through a 6-pin Molex plug on a pigtail. Yaesu's matching AC supply is the FP-1030A (25 A). It came with the DC power cord.

Dial and display

The detachable front panel has a 32-color LCD with a simple spectrum scope. Ask for a photo of it lit and a video of the dial. Owner notes on mods.dk cover a striped (zebra) display and a flashing display, so look for clean, even characters.

Filters and options

DSP is standard on the D. The options to look for are Yaesu's Collins filters, the YF-122S (2.3 kHz SSB), YF-122C (500 Hz CW) or YF-122CN (300 Hz CW), and the TCXO-9 (±0.5 ppm). Without the TCXO-9, Yaesu specs ±4 ppm in the first hour after power-on, so ask whether one is fitted.

Should come with it

MH-31A8J hand microphone (supplied)

MMB-82 mobile bracket and YSK-857 separation kit (supplied)

DC power cord (supplied)

Yaesu FP-1030A 25 A supply (optional)

FC-30 tuner or ATAS-120A antenna (optional)

Check the listing photos against this list, and ask the seller about anything you can’t see. A missing piece should come off the price.

What to check

01Power out: Ask for a wattmeter reading into a dummy load on 80 m, 20 m, 6 m, 2 m and 70 cm. Look for about 100 W on HF and 6 m, 50 W on 2 m and 20 W on 70 cm.

02Receive on every band: Ask for audio of signals on several HF bands and on 2 m or 70 cm. Every band should hear, with no S9 noise crashes.

03Finals: Ask whether the finals or driver transistors have been replaced. Full power on every band with the repair history explained is what you want.

04Display: Ask for a clear photo of the lit display. The characters should be even, with no stripes or flashing.

05Filters and TCXO: Ask whether a YF-122S, YF-122C or YF-122CN filter or a TCXO-9 is fitted. The menu or a photo inside will show it.

06Power supply: Ask which supply the seller used. It needs 13.8 V DC at 22 A or more, and Yaesu's FP-1030A is the matching unit.

07Mic and kit: Look for the MH-31A8J mic, MMB-82 bracket, YSK-857 separation kit and DC cord in the photos. Yaesu posts the manual online.

08Mods: A title saying MARS, CAP or wideband means it's been changed to transmit outside the ham bands, which is only for authorized MARS/CAP stations. Ask what was changed.

09Model number: Check the label reads FT-857D, not FT-857. The D adds 60 m and has the DSP built in.

New to used rigs? How to check a used ham radio covers power out, receive, the finals and the display, and what power supply a used rig needs explains the 13.8 V supply most rigs need.

Yaesu FT-857D

Spec at a glance

Power, receive, finals and supply

What to check

Which one to buy

For sale on eBay

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YAESU FT-857D 100W HF/50/144/430MHz All Mode Transceiver Ham Radio Tested

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Spec at a glance

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What to check

Which one to buy

For sale on eBay

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