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Miescha · 05-19-08, 08:41 AM

Exactly the comparison I was looking for George - thanks!

I haven't taken the exam yet (next easy nearby option in my area is June 7), so I don't even have the 8900 connected yet. I purchased it 'on the spot' when I came across a good deal on it (new in the box with remote face plate kit for $300).

I guess I'll look into the 857 as a future rig. I'll do some research on the Yaesu site to see if the 857 has the cross band repeat feature, which sounds pretty neat to me for using a hand-held while out of the truck but still getting full power transmit.

Thanks again George!

05-19-08, 08:41 AM	#4
Miescha Guy Fawkes Lives! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO TLCA# 8094 Posts: 874	Exactly the comparison I was looking for George - thanks! I haven't taken the exam yet (next easy nearby option in my area is June 7), so I don't even have the 8900 connected yet. I purchased it 'on the spot' when I came across a good deal on it (new in the box with remote face plate kit for $300). I guess I'll look into the 857 as a future rig. I'll do some research on the Yaesu site to see if the 857 has the cross band repeat feature, which sounds pretty neat to me for using a hand-held while out of the truck but still getting full power transmit. Thanks again George! __________________ *1996 FZJ80* (original owner) Black & Oak, 105k miles with factory F/R lockers, CDL switch, hand throttle, OME Springs & Shocks, ARB, Warn M12000, Milford Barrier, Dual Optima Blues, extended breathers, OEM dash cupholder, 285/75/16 BFG AT, Landtank seat rails, Slee AC dryer & T-case skid plates, Slee light & aux harnesses, Slee SS brake lines (frame->axle->caliper), V-1 with remote display, Icom IC-7000, Yaesu 8900R, Cobra 75wstx, Larsen NMO-2/70 & NMO-27, 100-series pads