You wrote: please use the FT-857 model until the next release when the issues is resolved.

That's what I am doing.
I have not heard from other hams about this problem. 
Seems I am no alone having this problem.

Thanks for info.
73 de OZ4GD / Per

Per,

this issue has been raised many times here on this list, each time with the same solution being offered.

73
Bill
G4WJS.