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Hi, I Need some help in picking an Antenna for use at Home, I was looking at the Maldol HVU-8 but I see it has narrow bandwidth I have a mast on the roof now...
63 Apr 11, 2012
9:28 pm

SC
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The following is an email I received about wide Banding the FT-897D By following the procedure and the Rules and Regulation of Amateur radio you can get your...
2 Apr 11, 2012
9:01 pm

ken
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i can not figure how to get back my 2mtr mode. is there a way of doing this and if so, could you tell me step by step on how do this, GRRrrrr !...
1 Apr 11, 2012
6:46 pm

kj4acs
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A bot got my password and did me in. Fixed now. Sorry, gents. Preston WJ2V...
1 Apr 11, 2012
3:59 pm

Preston
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Hello Group: Can someone tell me which cable I should order with a Tigertronics Signalink USB for the 897D. Also, do I need to order a jumper module for it...
7 Apr 10, 2012
10:55 pm

Joe Bruno
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Hacked. Should be OK now. Preston Douglas WJ2V [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
1 Apr 10, 2012
8:45 pm

Preston Douglas
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1 Apr 10, 2012
8:10 pm

Preston Douglas
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To the group moderator. Someone has posted a folder in the files section called ITALIAN LOVE. It is pornography.Please get rid of it. Ray, VK3ACT...
1 Apr 10, 2012
12:26 am

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Is there a way to operate split on two bands where the transmit mode is on one sideband and the receive mode is on another sideband? For example there are two...
6 Apr 9, 2012
2:43 pm

cjnabholz
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Hi guys, Due to the many requests about how to go QRP (5 watts or below) on this radio, I decided to waste a weekend, just to come up with some tips. Because...
3 Apr 8, 2012
1:35 am

Radio_Randy
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Group: I have encountered issues while attempting to install a Collins 2900 Hz SSB filter in optional slots 1 and 2. After changing the menue settings to...
2 Apr 7, 2012
2:14 pm

Mike Parker
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GD all, I have been given an FT897D as it was deemed unrepairable. Rx works OK, and the Tx puts out RF,albeit half power as one of the predrivers is popped,...
1 Apr 7, 2012
2:03 pm

murkyhhh
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Hello all, I just joined the group and I have a question. I am trying to get audio IN to the data jack on the back of my 897. I have tried every pin on the 6...
10 Apr 7, 2012
2:03 pm

Murry B
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Does anyone ever modified or altered the fan. It comes on the moment the ptt is pushed and I don't like it since it is quite noisy. I'd like to modify it so...
13 Apr 7, 2012
2:03 pm

Geoff
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Anyone out there know what the file format is for the data stored on the DMU memory card? The log file is a text file in simple ADIF format. The memory file...
1 Apr 7, 2012
2:03 pm

nt2f_jim
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Hi guys....I am new to this group. Please excuse my post if this is a redundant question. After hearing a FT-897D on the air with a Collins 2.9 Khz. SSB...
1 Apr 7, 2012
2:03 pm

bearcreekcattery@...
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Howdy, Has anyone had low receiver sensitivity on 6, 2, and .70 meters? From my initial measurements when I first bought the transceiver sometime in 2008 ...
1 Apr 7, 2012
7:36 am

Joseph Richard
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Hi. I have a Yaesu MD-1 mic that I will connect to my FT-897. But i think it will give some problems. I know the problem with the 8 pol RJ45 connector, but...
3 Apr 7, 2012
1:38 am

rschaffrath
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This problem just came up. I am using a 3rd hand FT-897d. When I use the PTT and start transmitting. I hear clicking sounds and whirring. Any ideas? ...
5 Apr 5, 2012
2:20 am

Michael Lavoie
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I have reduced my 5w minimum power level to around 2watts by making a few changes to the service menu configurations. The mod can be seen here...
3 Apr 4, 2012
4:54 pm

Minto Witteveen
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I know that ZLP makes a CAT interface for the FT-897D (http://www.g4zlp.co.uk/unified/YaesuCAT.shtml) utilizing the mic jack. I think the Yaesu USB CT62-M CAT...
1 Apr 4, 2012
2:51 pm

cjnabholz
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Hi Guys, Anyone had this problem - set my 897D up to use with my Bencher BY2 keyer using the internal keyer for cw training as per the guide in the manual,...
3 Apr 1, 2012
4:09 pm

Steve Yates
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On my FT897, on Multifunction row m, I can activate the IPO or the ATT individually, but it won't let me have both on at the same time. Is this normal behavior...
5 Apr 1, 2012
4:36 am

Radio_Randy
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Hi, I got my 897 recently, all ok, but htought seeing as it had lots of mems etc, id reset so as new, though since doing that the 50mhz band has dissapeared......
3 Mar 31, 2012
5:10 am

Carl Wulfestieg
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Hello, I there a good USB ---> FT-897D interface cable available?? Thanks in advance, 73's, Sam WB2EZL...
6 Mar 31, 2012
3:42 am

Doug Farrell
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Hi all! How about some opinions about the FP-30B internal Yaesu supply. I am considering purchaseing one. Thank you Mike...
18 Mar 30, 2012
11:45 pm

Jim Heye
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The subject says it all. How can I connect a twin lead feed line to the FC-30 tuner?...
6 Mar 30, 2012
11:45 pm

J C
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I have the ACLog logging software from Scott and Kimberly and am trying to figure out How to control the radio from the program. I have asked several times on...
7 Mar 30, 2012
11:45 pm

Gary P. Shuford
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I've left a comment on Yaesu's website (and called their tech support) about the new FCC-mandated 60M frequency (M603 0n the 897's memory as a...
10 Mar 30, 2012
11:45 pm

Michael
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Hi group, I can't my Atas-120 to tune, so I've gone through some om the previous suggestions; I've added extra ground I've added direct ground between antenna...
2 Mar 30, 2012
11:45 pm

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