I appreciate all the input I have gotten thus far on the connectors. Next question, would it be easier to just build an audio to audio inteface and let the VOX...
I have a late model FT-897 "D" recently bought from AES. I did the hardware mod(http://www.mods.dk), and it did not work at all. the radio is still not Txing...
This has probably been covered somewhere before, but how can you check what version of firmware is installed, and what are the characteristics of the different...
Anyone know of a good source of the 6 pin plugs for the Data socket on the 897? I would like to try my hand at PSK-31 and would prefer to do it right and not...
Spend about $300.00 and buy an AIRCRAFT 2-way RADIO! -- ICOM and others sell LEGAL 2-way handheld radios for the VHF A.M. aircraft band. Keep in mind, ...
Hi all. Got a question.... FT-897 is the rig being used... only link really. I have got a suprise week away from tomorrow am and I have 3 12AH 12V cell...
When using the W4RT charger for the FT 897 and 897D, the red light on the radio display doesn't light. When using the OEM charger from Yaesu, it does. Larry...
Should the battery light on the front of the 897 light up when charging the W4RT batteries w/the W4RT quick charger? The Yaesu manual says charging a battery...
I've been watching the enclosure thread on HF Pack, but wondering if anyone here has had any good luck with something for their 897? Specifically, I'm...
Many of you will probably see this message in both the FT-857 and FT-897 Yahoo groups as I'm posting to both groups to get some info. A few years ago (either...
I am putting this out to the 897 group first before I take it to the Nutmeg Hamfest next weekend. For Sale: Yaesu FT-897 (non D) with FP-30 internal PS, W4RT...
Does anyone know if menu items 20 and 85 are supposed to be set the same as the FC 30 yaesu tuner when the AT 897 tuner is used ??? N0KCN [Non-text portions...
Is there a mod that will allow TX on the air band? I have a buddy that owns his own aircraft and frequently flies over, would be nice to make contact....
Does anyone know where abouts in it's memory the 897 stores its memory? I have a lot of them and i want knock up an application to back them up. Thanks Darren ...
Hello all, I just noticed that a new version of the ATAS-120 antenna (ATAS-120A) was available (at least in Asia for the moment). I was wondering if someone...
Does anyone know if the FT-817 TX Software mod is still possible with the units being shipped right now? It is available in the FT897 group on yahoo: ...
Does anybody have their radio hooked up to a Rigblaster Pro, or maybe any Rigblaster model? Could you contact me off list at Double-Thunder@.... I'm...
Hi everyone. Just ordered a new FT897D and should be here within seven days. Intend using it on the HF side with my Bushcomm PLW ( portable light weight ) 2 to...
The EOC I work for has a stainless steel version. I have used it both in the inverted V with the apex at 40 feet and as a flat top at the same height. This...
Does the FT-897 automatically shut down at some point when using the internal battery pack if there is no operator intervention? If so, at what voltage level...
Hi group! I've tried to switch from FM(W) to FM(N) in the 76MHz area. Wether within the builtin menue nor with the remote software HamRadioDeluxe it 's...
Soon I will have to operate on 60m, I am not really into modifying my radios much. Wondering if any one has tracked on what the cost of trading to the the...
Has anyone used a Barker & Williamson Broadband Folded Dipole Antenna http://www.bwantennas.com/ama/fdipole.ama.htm I am trying to find a portable HF antenna...
I am curious as to how many hours of operation time people getting if they have two of the internal batteries. Thanks [Non-text portions of this message have...
Be certain that the voltage from the supply is 13.8 volts, and take the bigger,(7amp) supply, as the other one is too small. If your batteries are near...
I inadvertantly shorted the voltage carrying pins on the socket and I think I have blown an internal fuse. Can anybody help with its likely location and what...
