"Ed Byars" wrote in message
ups.com...
I am going to buy a radio that I hope will last me many years. I want
to start with a mobile that will also serve as a base station.I am
looking at a YAESU FT-857D. Any comments on the pros or cons of this as
a beginner radio that can stay with me as I develop my skills?


I bought my FT-857 when I was just a no-code Tech. I feel it was a factor in
motivating me to learn code so I could upgrade to a General class license. I
wanted to have access to ALL those bands on which it was capable of
operating. I have been very pleased with the purchase.

Harold
KD5SAK