Has anyone changed the main tuning encoder on the 897d? I have one that was
damaged in shipment. (Seller just put it in a flat rate USPS box with no
packing. :(

I would appreciate any tips etc. to change this encoder.

Also what about the knobs? Do they just pull off?

Regards.
Bill
W0PT

OK,
I did something dumb last night. I was using HRD with my 897D (very new to HRN)a
couple of days ago and somehow must have turned on a repeater offset when I was
on 10 M. The way I found this out was after turning on just the radio yesterday
and trying to check into a local 10M net on 28.448 and noone seem to hear me
enough to understand my call sign, but someone realized I was transmitting to
28.451 (or somewhere about there). When they annouced that, I looked at the
display and realized when I pushed PTT, there was a higher frequency listed
(just like a 2M or 440 repeater). I quickly tried to go through all the menus on
the rig, but could not locate one to change to stop the offset. I ended up
resetting everything and the offset went away. Was there a way to turn off the
offset using a menu? I guess there must be a way through HRD if that is how i
turned it on to begin with.
Thanks
Scott (KD4EBL)

Ebay is OK,
Radio Mart is Not

Best Regards
Dan Schaaf
K3ZXL www.k3zxl.com
60 Meters www.60metersonline.net




   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Trevor
   To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 8:26 PM
   Subject: [FT897] Re: RADIO MART





   I don't buy from e-bay.
   Isn't there a store called Radio Mart in the USA?

   If so, I hope that they are taking measures to stop this guy from giving them
a (very) bad name

   there use to be Tandy in Aust and an Australian company called Dick Smith, who
sold electronics and radios but not anymore

   Cheers,

   Trevor
   vk5ftjs

   --- In FT897@yahoogroups.com, af2c@... wrote:
   >
   >
   > >World-wide poor reputation! Stay clear.
   >
   > 73,
   > Jay/AF2C
   >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   > At 12:01 AM 4/24/2012 +0000, you wrote:
   >
   >
   > >I have been told by more than one ham to stay away from Radio Mart , Look
   > >him up on the web and read what hams have written about him .
   > >A buddy told me a personal horror story about this guy .
   > >Just wanted to warn the group .
   > >Thanks Ken kg9o
   >
   >
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Bandplan.
160 meters is pretty well defined by the users. 1.800 - 1.810 Digi, 1.810 -
1.840 CW 1.840 and up Voice

Please go to the following 2 links for additional 60 meter info.
http://60metersonline.net/   General info and news

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Recommended_Practices_for_60_Meters%20\
-%20Version%206_4.pdf ARRL recommendations

The FCC has defined which frequencies in each channel to use for SSB, CW and
Digi.

If everyone follows these suggestions, they will have a lot of fun on 60

Best Regards
Dan Schaaf
K3ZXL www.k3zxl.com "Broadcasting Live Just Feet Above the Coastal Floodplain"
60 Meters www.60metersonline.net






   ----- Original Message -----
   From: rschaffrath
   To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 3:14 PM
   Subject: [FT897] Re: "New" digital modes on 60 Meters



   To some extent, 60m is like 160m; no legally defined bands. It will be up to
the amateur community to develop a voluntary band plan as to which channels
should be used for which purpose. Personally I prefer voluntary band plans, like
in Canada, versus legally defined band plans like in the United States. For
example, operate SSB on 7010KHz/14010KHz/21010KHz in the United States and you
are breaking the law. Operate SSB on 7010KHz/14010KHz/21010KHz in Canada and you
are being an inconsiderate operator.

   If we look to the FCC to legislate a band plan, one might reasonably assume
you will get one PSK31 channel, one RTTY channel, one CW channel, one SSB
channel and perhaps a dual CW/SSB channel for DX.

   Robert, N2JTX

   --- In FT897@yahoogroups.com, "w4yj1948" <sefritts@...> wrote:
   >
   > Asfar as I am concerned the ARRL and the FCC ruined a really good band. What
freq is digital? CW? SSB? It will probably be a mess now.....
   >
   > Steve
   >
   > --- In FT897@yahoogroups.com, "Radio_Randy" <randy.jones@> wrote:
   > >
   > > Bernie,
   > >
   > > The ARRL states:
   > >
   > > "The Report and Order also allows the use of modes that comply with
emission designator 2K80J2D, which includes any digital mode with a bandwidth of
2.8 kHz or less whose technical characteristics have been documented publicly,
per Part 97.309(4) of the FCC Rules. Such modes would include PACTOR I, II or
III, 300-baud packet, MFSK, MT63, Contestia, Olivia, DominoEX and others."
   > >
   > > To me, that sounds like a relaxation of the original limitations to
PactorIII and PSK31. I may have been mistaken.
   > >
   > > 73, Randy N7CKJ
   > >
   > > --- In FT897@yahoogroups.com, Bernie Hildebrand <pizzameister2001@> wrote:
   > > >
   > > > I did check, that's where the excert come from that I quoted. I will say
that NITA is who authorizes frequencies that the FCC uses to make there
decisions on what we can use. If any frequency and mode isn't authorized by NITA
then the FCC can't authorize us to use it. The modes that are allowed on 60M
seem to be kinda in a dark corner of the room. NITA says they didn't mean that
they didn't want any more modes to be used but what they said was translated to
mean that they did.
   > > >
   > > >
   > > > 73 de Bernie - W8NBC
   > > > SKCC#7783, DMC#3936
   > > > 30MDG#4835
   > > >
   > >
   >





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Yes I agree on buying new. The 897's more than a couple years old have
discontinued parts so if it ever needs repaired they sometimes are impossible to
find parts. I just went through that with my 897 on one FET that went bad. I was
able to find an aftermarket fet in China. Yaesu does not carry them anymore.

Lyle N0LWF


   ----- Original Message -----
   From: kj4noo
   To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:18 PM
   Subject: [FT897] Re: 897 vs 857





   Thanks for the tips everyone ! I'm leaning towards the 897 to use as a
portable on digital modes. I don't think that I would use it much mobile but
that could change. The 897 just seems to be better suited for my plans at this
time. It really does seem to be a very versatile radio from the reviews that I
have read. I may just buy new and skip the gamble of buying a used radio. 73
Jeff KJ4NOO

   --- In FT897@yahoogroups.com, "Lyle Fisher" <lylefisher@...> wrote:
   >
   > The 897 has a bigger heat sink. If you ar doing digital modes go with the
897.
   >
   > I have used both and like the 897 better because it stays cool.
   >
   >
   > ----- Original Message -----
   > From: kj4noo
   > To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
   > Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 9:23 PM
   > Subject: [FT897] 897 vs 857
   >
   >
   >
   > I'm new to the group and I'm doing research to decide if I want the 897 or
857. I am leaning towards the 897 , but still undecided at this point. Are there
any specific problems that I should look for when buying a used 897 ? Any help
will be greatly appreciated. Jeff KJ4NOO
   >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Do a master reset.  It can correct some crazy problems.  RF may have fed
back in.  It can cause permanent damage or it may clear using the reset.

Robert

AB4RT



From: FT897@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FT897@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
james_ferree
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 08:50
To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [FT897] What Have I Done!?!





Can somebody tell me what I did wrong and how to fix it?
I am searching the group's website but have not found the answer yet.

A couple of evenings ago, I switched my FT-897 from my homebrew J-pole
2-meter antenna back to my trusty old Elk dualband log periodic antenna,
which I had just moved closer to the shack window. The coax feed line was
much too long, and I coiled it up outside the shack. I tuned in to my
favorite 2-meter repeater net, and had great reception. My first
transmission was apparently received fine.

Then it happened! I shifted my MD-100 desk mic to a more convenient location
and a loud squeal pierced my headphones. I powered off the radio, discovered
that I had accidentally locked on the PTT button on the base of the mic, and
clicked it off.

I powered on the radio and listened to the net participants, who commented
that they were glad the annoying squeal on the frequency had stopped. When
my turn to transmit came, I was unable to do so. The green transmit/busy
indicator LED above the main dial did not change to red, and the internal
fan did not come on. I did not hit the repeater, and nobody heard me. I
began to assess the damage and discovered that the band-up and band-down
buttons no longer work, nor do the mode switching buttons. I could switch
bands with the "home" button and change frequencies within a band by turning
the VFO knob and the main dial, but only within the HF bands. I am stuck on
FM mode. My MH-59 handheld mic will not do any better.

What the heck have I done? Is there any hope of repairing the damage, short
of shipping the radio to Yaesu? Any assistance from the group will be
appreciated.

73.
Jim N4NUD





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Jim,
Try a factory hard reset. It will reset the rig to OUT OF THE BOX settings.

Power OFF --> Hold F and V/M while turning Power ON --> should hear 3
diddles --> radio reset.

Ray, VK3ACT


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the FT897
group.

   File        : /Factory Hard Reset
   Uploaded by : vk3act <vk3actrw@...>
   Description : Rest the Ft-897 To factory settings

You can access this file at the URL:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT897/files/Factory%20Hard%20Reset

To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:
http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.html
Regards,

vk3act <vk3actrw@...>

The BBB (he is a member) lists only ONE complaint.    Has anyone filed
complaints with them?

Robert

AB4RT



From: FT897@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FT897@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
teufelshund75
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 14:00
To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [FT897] Re: RADIO MART





That's where I got my 897D. He sold me a "mint" Ft-897D, except the main VFO
knob was broken off and the secondary VFO knob is wobbly as all heck. Cost
me nearly $60 to ship it back to him under his "warranty." He took two weeks
to "fix" it only to find out he didn't fix anything. Cost me another $60 to
replace the rotary encoder myself. It would've been cheaper to just buy a
new radio I think. STAY CLEAR OF RADIO MART!!!!!

73,
Brad, KA3YAN

--- In FT897@yahoogroups.com <mailto:FT897%40yahoogroups.com> , "keNN"
<kg9o@...> wrote:
>
> I have been told by more than one ham to stay away from Radio Mart , Look
him up on the web and read what hams have written about him .
> A buddy told me a personal horror story about this guy .
> Just wanted to warn the group .
> Thanks Ken kg9o
>





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Then go and UNCOIL that coax - you created a choke and possibly
contributed to RF feed-back.

Dennis - N8BMB

On 4/28/2012 7:39 PM, Robert Tuck wrote:
>
> Do a master reset. It can correct some crazy problems. RF may have fed
> back in. It can cause permanent damage or it may clear using the reset.
>
> Robert
>
> AB4RT
>
> From: FT897@yahoogroups.com <mailto:FT897%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:FT897@yahoogroups.com <mailto:FT897%40yahoogroups.com>] On
> Behalf Of
> james_ferree
> Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 08:50
> To: FT897@yahoogroups.com <mailto:FT897%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [FT897] What Have I Done!?!
>
> Can somebody tell me what I did wrong and how to fix it?
> I am searching the group's website but have not found the answer yet.
>
> A couple of evenings ago, I switched my FT-897 from my homebrew J-pole
> 2-meter antenna back to my trusty old Elk dualband log periodic antenna,
> which I had just moved closer to the shack window. The coax feed line was
> much too long, and I coiled it up outside the shack. I tuned in to my
> favorite 2-meter repeater net, and had great reception. My first
> transmission was apparently received fine.
>
> Then it happened! I shifted my MD-100 desk mic to a more convenient
> location
> and a loud squeal pierced my headphones. I powered off the radio,
> discovered
> that I had accidentally locked on the PTT button on the base of the
> mic, and
> clicked it off.
>
> I powered on the radio and listened to the net participants, who commented
> that they were glad the annoying squeal on the frequency had stopped. When
> my turn to transmit came, I was unable to do so. The green transmit/busy
> indicator LED above the main dial did not change to red, and the internal
> fan did not come on. I did not hit the repeater, and nobody heard me. I
> began to assess the damage and discovered that the band-up and band-down
> buttons no longer work, nor do the mode switching buttons. I could switch
> bands with the "home" button and change frequencies within a band by
> turning
> the VFO knob and the main dial, but only within the HF bands. I am
> stuck on
> FM mode. My MH-59 handheld mic will not do any better.
>
> What the heck have I done? Is there any hope of repairing the damage,
> short
> of shipping the radio to Yaesu? Any assistance from the group will be
> appreciated.
>
> 73.
> Jim N4NUD
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Jim,

Before doing anything major, turn off the rig, unplug the microphone, and turn
the rig back on with the mic unplugged.  If a short developed in the PTT line
and you turn on the rig with things keyed up wierd things will happen.  If that
doesn't work unplug everything but the power cord and try it again.

73,
Steve - AA5TB



>________________________________
> From: james_ferree <james_ferree@...>
>To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 7:50 AM
>Subject: [FT897] What Have I Done!?!
>
>
> 
>Can somebody tell me what I did wrong and how to fix it?
>I am searching the group's website but have not found the answer yet.
>
>A couple of evenings ago, I switched my FT-897 from my homebrew J-pole 2-meter
antenna back to my trusty old Elk dualband log periodic antenna, which I had
just moved closer to the shack window.  The coax feed line was much too long,
and I coiled it up outside the shack.  I tuned in to my favorite 2-meter
repeater net, and had great reception.  My first transmission was apparently
received fine.
>
>Then it happened!  I shifted my MD-100 desk mic to a more convenient location
and a loud squeal pierced my headphones.  I powered off the radio, discovered
that I had accidentally locked on the PTT button on the base of the mic, and
clicked it off.
>
>I powered on the radio and listened to the net participants, who commented that
they were glad the annoying squeal on the frequency had stopped.  When my turn
to transmit came, I was unable to do so. The green transmit/busy indicator LED
above the main dial did not change to red, and the internal fan did not come on.
I did not hit the repeater, and nobody heard me.  I began to assess the damage
and discovered that the band-up and band-down buttons no longer work, nor do the
mode switching buttons.  I could switch bands with the "home" button and change
frequencies within a band by turning the VFO knob and the main dial, but only
within the HF bands.  I am stuck on FM mode.  My MH-59 handheld mic will not do
any better.
>
>What the heck have I done?  Is there any hope of repairing the damage, short of
shipping the radio to Yaesu?  Any assistance from the group will be appreciated.
>
>73.
>Jim N4NUD
>
>
>
>
>

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I have a little LDG Z-11 ProII I experiment with portable. It can be setup to
work automatic or on demand, tunes with SSB, no need for the matching cable to
connect to the rig and works with any rig, gives you some SWR lights and can be
setup to work off internal batteries if you like. I tested it at home for a bit
before putting in my go bag, and it tuned my G5RV great (some bands on a G5RV
are above 10:1). Only $152 at cheapham.com. If you're patient cheapham.com has
refurbed units for a bit cheaper on occasion.

Jason - N6WBL

On 04/26/2012 10:32 AM, Alvin Chipmunk wrote:
> Well, I am terrible at making the decision between these two tuners.  The
> LDG looks absolutely atrocious. I much prefer the FC-30 for its paring with
> the rig. Yeah, I know, the electrical and operational characteristics should
> stand in front of this.....and I'm aware of the reviews for both.
>
> However, and also, I think I may open up the decision to mating the radio
> with a comparably priced MFJ stand alone unit.  Since, I may at some later
> time pick up another HF radio.
>
> Does anyone have maybe any recommendations or photos of their rigs and
> alternative tuners?
>
> Archie N3KVL

Im surprised that someone hasnt put a KNUCKLE BUMP on his head.

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Jim

Have you opened the mic plug at the mic ?
I have 2 of the MD-100 desk mics and both have the metal screw on connector at
the mic base on the mic cord that can be opened , maybe when you moved the mic a
wire came loose in the mic plug , I have had this happen to me .
Of course if you have the molded plug on both ends of the mic cord you can't
open it an look at the solder connections , do like Steve said and disconnect
the mic then power the radio up , if you have an ohmmeter you can check for an
open or short pretty easy .
Hope this helps .
Ken  kg9o



________________________________
  From: "Yates, Steve R" <steve@...>
To: "FT897@yahoogroups.com" <FT897@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 8:22 PM
Subject: Re: [FT897] What Have I Done!?!


 
Jim,

Before doing anything major, turn off the rig, unplug the microphone, and turn
the rig back on with the mic unplugged.  If a short developed in the PTT line
and you turn on the rig with things keyed up wierd things will happen.  If that
doesn't work unplug everything but the power cord and try it again.

73,
Steve - AA5TB

>________________________________
> From: james_ferree <james_ferree@...>
>To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 7:50 AM
>Subject: [FT897] What Have I Done!?!
>
>
> 
>Can somebody tell me what I did wrong and how to fix it?
>I am searching the group's website but have not found the answer yet.
>
>A couple of evenings ago, I switched my FT-897 from my homebrew J-pole 2-meter
antenna back to my trusty old Elk dualband log periodic antenna, which I had
just moved closer to the shack window.  The coax feed line was much too long,
and I coiled it up outside the shack.  I tuned in to my favorite 2-meter
repeater net, and had great reception.  My first transmission was apparently
received fine.
>
>Then it happened!  I shifted my MD-100 desk mic to a more convenient location
and a loud squeal pierced my headphones.  I powered off the radio, discovered
that I had accidentally locked on the PTT button on the base of the mic, and
clicked it off.
>
>I powered on the radio and listened to the net participants, who commented that
they were glad the annoying squeal on the frequency had stopped.  When my turn
to transmit came, I was unable to do so. The green transmit/busy indicator LED
above the main dial did not change to red, and the internal fan did not come on.
I did not hit the repeater, and nobody heard me.  I began to assess the damage
and discovered that the band-up and band-down buttons no longer work, nor do the
mode switching buttons.  I could switch bands with the "home" button and change
frequencies within a band by turning the VFO knob and the main dial, but only
within the HF bands.  I am stuck on FM mode.  My MH-59 handheld mic will not do
any better.
>
>What the heck have I done?  Is there any hope of repairing the damage, short of
shipping the radio to Yaesu?  Any assistance from the group will be appreciated.
>
>73.
>Jim N4NUD
>
>
>
>
>

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I'm using a CG-3000 with a 12.5m vertical (insulated backstay) aboard my
sailboat and I'm delighted with it.
jcglt - FK8IH

HI Dave

To get the FT897D programmed with the new frequencies and power level you will
have to open the radio up , then do a factory reset , I did one of mine , if you
have not looked inside the FT 897D , the solder pads for the jumpers are very
small and can be dammaged very easily , the Yaesu service center in Cypress Cal
told me they would not do the mod .
I am 70 and my eyes are not too good some days , but I did manage to get it done
, a fellow ham posted the mod here on our site .
Thanks Ken   kg9o



________________________________
  From: dogtom64 <dogtom64@...>
To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 5:54 PM
Subject: [FT897] Re: "New" digital modes on 60 Meters


 
Effective March 5, 2012

General, Advanced, and Amateur Extra licensees may
operate on these five channels on a secondary basis with a
maximum effective radiated output of 100 W PEP. Permitted
operating modes include upper sideband voice (USB), CW,
RTTY, PSK31 and other digital modes such as PACTOR III as
defined by the FCC Report and Order of November 18, 2011.
USB is limited to 2.8 kHz centered on 5332, 5348, 5358.5,
5373 and 5405 kHz. CW and digital emissions must be
centered 1.5 kHz above the channel frequencies indicated
above. Only one signal at a time is permitted on any channel.

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Hambands_color.pdf

Now if your radio is capable of doing that???

Dave
N3DT




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I have the FC-30 tuner and I like it a lot. However, for MARS I have the need to
talk on a frequency that is just above the 80 meter band and a frequency that is
just below the 80 meter band. I don't think there is an 80 meter antenna that
has a 3:1 SWR bandwidth that is greater than 0.5 MHz (and if there is I don't
have the space for it) so I need a tuner that will allow me to operate over a
wider range than the FC-30 will.

I know that the AT-897 gets a lot of love but are there others I should
consider? I don't specifically have the need for the tuner to be able to mount
to the radio the way the FC-30 and AT-897 can. But if the AT-897 will get the
job done about as well as any other tuner in its price range then I might as
well pick one up.

Thanks for the help.

73,
Chris

I use a CG-3000 with a 12.5m vertical and I'm very happy with it as it tunes all
HF bands.
jcglt - FK8IH

Thanks to KBoNE, for the solution, posted on message 10a Sunday.  My CW key was
the problem, and when I unplugged it, the problem disappeared.
Jim N4NUD


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Archie, I guess it is one of those things - the LDG tuner doesn't
necessarily look all that pretty, but it has much better specs than the
Yaesu version - I would much rather have the ugly duckling that gives me a
broader tuning range than a less ugly one that gives me bugger all tuning
range (10:1 versus 3:1). My LDG tuner is bolted onto the side of my 897 and
I don't have to carry another tuner to operate the radio. The functionality
of retaining the CAT socket is also something that I prefer. To me there is
no way in hell I would go for the Yaesu tuner - its minimal tuning range
almost defeats the purpose it is designed for.

There are other options out there for a tuner - but you don't have the full
functionality of a tuner designed specifically for the radio. They are also
physically larger (in almost all cases I think) and an extra bit of
equipment that you have to lug around if you are using the radio portable.
At the moment I use my 897 out on my back patio connected to a wire taped to
the side of a squid pole - so it means carrying the radio out there to
operate and there is no way that I want to have to carry an extra tuner etc
out there if I just want a quick play on the radio. Same goes for when I
operate portable out in the bush - I want to be able to get on air with the
minimum of setting up, so everything in one suits my needs.

Everyone however is different - if you are only operating from home with the
897 and not using it portable or having to pull the system apart when
setting up to operate, then a different tuner i.e. from the MFJ range may
well be the best option for you. One comment regarding MFJ though, even when
new, make sure that you tighten all the RF connections - I don't think any
of the 5 MFJ tuners that I have bought have not needed this!




Matt
VK1MA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alvin Chipmunk" <n3kvl@...>
To: <FT897@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 3:32 AM
Subject: [FT897] Re: CAT alternative and the FC-30


Well, I am terrible at making the decision between these two tuners. The LDG
looks absolutely atrocious. I much prefer the FC-30 for its paring with the
rig. Yeah, I know, the electrical and operational characteristics should
stand in front of this.....and I'm aware of the reviews for both.

However, and also, I think I may open up the decision to mating the radio
with a comparably priced MFJ stand alone unit. Since, I may at some later
time pick up another HF radio.

Does anyone have maybe any recommendations or photos of their rigs and
alternative tuners?

Archie
N3KVL

Chris, I have the AT-897 on my rig and it will tune a wet noodle, I have heard
go reports about
almost all the LDG tuners.
 
KE5WDI
Danny


________________________________
  From: cjnabholz <cjnabholz@...>
To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 11:53 PM
Subject: [FT897] I need a different tuner, what else should I consider other
than the AT-897?



 

I have the FC-30 tuner and I like it a lot. However, for MARS I have the need to
talk on a frequency that is just above the 80 meter band and a frequency that is
just below the 80 meter band. I don't think there is an 80 meter antenna that
has a 3:1 SWR bandwidth that is greater than 0.5 MHz (and if there is I don't
have the space for it) so I need a tuner that will allow me to operate over a
wider range than the FC-30 will.

I know that the AT-897 gets a lot of love but are there others I should
consider? I don't specifically have the need for the tuner to be able to mount
to the radio the way the FC-30 and AT-897 can. But if the AT-897 will get the
job done about as well as any other tuner in its price range then I might as
well pick one up.

Thanks for the help.

73,
Chris




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Chris, when I was in MARS I used my LDG Z100 to tune my Windom 80 for any
frequency I needed without a problem.

73
Curt

 
de Curt KC8STE  Dayton, OH
Earthdog Director Gem City Agility Club


"By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April's breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood,
And fired the shot heard round the world."
Concord Hymn - Ralph Waldo Emerson


________________________________
  From: cjnabholz <cjnabholz@...>
To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 12:53 AM
Subject: [FT897] I need a different tuner, what else should I consider other
than the AT-897?


 
I have the FC-30 tuner and I like it a lot. However, for MARS I have the need to
talk on a frequency that is just above the 80 meter band and a frequency that is
just below the 80 meter band. I don't think there is an 80 meter antenna that
has a 3:1 SWR bandwidth that is greater than 0.5 MHz (and if there is I don't
have the space for it) so I need a tuner that will allow me to operate over a
wider range than the FC-30 will.

I know that the AT-897 gets a lot of love but are there others I should
consider? I don't specifically have the need for the tuner to be able to mount
to the radio the way the FC-30 and AT-897 can. But if the AT-897 will get the
job done about as well as any other tuner in its price range then I might as
well pick one up.

Thanks for the help.

73,
Chris




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PalStar AT2X.  Little tough attaching it to the side of the 897 due to its
size.......<<GRIN>>

With my antenna analyzer and the PalStar, I tune a 240 foot off center fed
dipole (Coax fed) (Windom) for 60 meters no problem.

Great tuner, BTW..pricey but great.

Joe Wolfe
WA6RKN
Reno, Nevada

From: cjnabholz <cjnabholz@...>
Subject: [FT897] I need a different tuner, what else should I consider other
than the AT-897?



I have the FC-30 tuner and I like it a lot. However, for MARS I have the
need to talk on a frequency that is just above the 80 meter band and a
frequency that is just below the 80 meter band. I don't think there is an 80
meter antenna that has a 3:1 SWR bandwidth that is greater than 0.5 MHz (and
if there is I don't have the space for it) so I need a tuner that will allow
me to operate over a wider range than the FC-30 will.

I know that the AT-897 gets a lot of love but are there others I should
consider? I don't specifically have the need for the tuner to be able to
mount to the radio the way the FC-30 and AT-897 can. But if the AT-897 will
get the job done about as well as any other tuner in its price range then I
might as well pick one up.

I use a Tokyo Hi Power Model HC-200AT with an old Kenwood TS-120 but I have also
used it with the 897 on the field, has input for two antennas and tunes wires as
well.

73 de Jose KB1TCD



________________________________
  From: cjnabholz <cjnabholz@...>
To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 12:53 AM
Subject: [FT897] I need a different tuner, what else should I consider other
than the AT-897?


 
I have the FC-30 tuner and I like it a lot. However, for MARS I have the need to
talk on a frequency that is just above the 80 meter band and a frequency that is
just below the 80 meter band. I don't think there is an 80 meter antenna that
has a 3:1 SWR bandwidth that is greater than 0.5 MHz (and if there is I don't
have the space for it) so I need a tuner that will allow me to operate over a
wider range than the FC-30 will.

I know that the AT-897 gets a lot of love but are there others I should
consider? I don't specifically have the need for the tuner to be able to mount
to the radio the way the FC-30 and AT-897 can. But if the AT-897 will get the
job done about as well as any other tuner in its price range then I might as
well pick one up.

Thanks for the help.

73,
Chris




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Was going to comment on this until I saw someone else post the answer.  I've had
this happen too, and was terrified.  It would appear, that if the rig senses
that the transmitter is keyed at power on then this "safe mode" is triggered.  I
moved the rig a fraction of an inch one day and my key did this.  Talk about
PANIC!  Glad it all worked out for you.
 
73
Joe
KC2UUZ

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MFJ- Deluxe Versa Tuner II, model 949E, manual tuner



________________________________
  From: Danny Loyd <danleeloyd1@...>
To: "FT897@yahoogroups.com" <FT897@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [FT897] I need a different tuner, what else should I consider other
than the AT-897?


 
Chris, I have the AT-897 on my rig and it will tune a wet noodle, I have heard
go reports about
almost all the LDG tuners.
 
KE5WDI
Danny


________________________________
From: cjnabholz <cjnabholz@...>
To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 11:53 PM
Subject: [FT897] I need a different tuner, what else should I consider other
than the AT-897?


 

I have the FC-30 tuner and I like it a lot. However, for MARS I have the need to
talk on a frequency that is just above the 80 meter band and a frequency that is
just below the 80 meter band. I don't think there is an 80 meter antenna that
has a 3:1 SWR bandwidth that is greater than 0.5 MHz (and if there is I don't
have the space for it) so I need a tuner that will allow me to operate over a
wider range than the FC-30 will.

I know that the AT-897 gets a lot of love but are there others I should
consider? I don't specifically have the need for the tuner to be able to mount
to the radio the way the FC-30 and AT-897 can. But if the AT-897 will get the
job done about as well as any other tuner in its price range then I might as
well pick one up.

Thanks for the help.

73,
Chris

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The "Swiss Army Knife" of Amateur Radio rigs!!!

73 de Tom K4IJA

Thanks for all of the replies.

--- In FT897@yahoogroups.com, JP Douglas <josedouglas@...> wrote:
>
> I use a Tokyo Hi Power Model HC-200AT with an old Kenwood TS-120 but I have
also used it with the 897 on the field, has input for two antennas and tunes
wires as well.
>
> 73 de Jose KB1TCD
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: cjnabholz <cjnabholz@...>
> To: FT897@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 12:53 AM
> Subject: [FT897] I need a different tuner, what else should I consider other
than the AT-897?
>
>
>  
> I have the FC-30 tuner and I like it a lot. However, for MARS I have the need
to talk on a frequency that is just above the 80 meter band and a frequency that
is just below the 80 meter band. I don't think there is an 80 meter antenna that
has a 3:1 SWR bandwidth that is greater than 0.5 MHz (and if there is I don't
have the space for it) so I need a tuner that will allow me to operate over a
wider range than the FC-30 will.
>
> I know that the AT-897 gets a lot of love but are there others I should
consider? I don't specifically have the need for the tuner to be able to mount
to the radio the way the FC-30 and AT-897 can. But if the AT-897 will get the
job done about as well as any other tuner in its price range then I might as
well pick one up.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> 73,
> Chris
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Steve,

I haven't seen the degradation you are referring to.

A couple of weekends ago, checking out the latest firmware update in my 950, I
overheard a couple hams from the opposite side of the state on 60 Meters. One of
those hams, I had not QSO'd with for several years. A quick tune-up on my 40
Meter dipole and I netted him.

After I was through, I snooped around the other four channels and heard
absolutely nothing...and that was on a Saturday morning.

I guess time will tell.

73, Randy N7CKJ

--- In FT897@yahoogroups.com, "w4yj1948" <sefritts@...> wrote:
>
> Asfar as I am concerned the ARRL and the FCC ruined a really good band. What
freq is digital? CW? SSB? It will probably be a mess now.....
>
> Steve

Hi Dave & Ken,

Much caution is advised before you start gouging at the Circuit board with a
cheap solder iron. The simple and best way to update the new 60 meter
channels,is to use RT systems ADMS software and download the latest update to
the software from their website. The software works very nicely and puts the new
channel frequency into the memory and permits setting the mode for USB or CW on
the 60 meter memories. You do not need to butcher your radio or risk destroying
it totally.
If Yaesu starts shipping new FT-897 radios with the new 60 meter ability the
options may change. Be patient. Who knows,it may even be a good reason to
upgrade your station.

Best advice about the MARS mod, from a tech who has salvaged several radios that
were distroyed by impatient inexperienced hams, "do not even think about it".
Most of the modification information found by a Google search is old, inaccurate
and confusing. There are different levels of the FT-897 and many different
configurations for export to different countries. Even a successfully modified
radio loses some of its memory and programming functions.

Just Enjoy a Great Radio!
73 Don WD7P

--- In FT897@yahoogroups.com, ken <kg9o@...> wrote:
>
> HI Dave
>
> To get the FT897D programmed with the new frequencies and power level you will
have to open the radio up , then do a factory reset , I did one of mine , if you
have not looked inside the FT 897D , the solder pads for the jumpers are very
small and can be dammaged very easily , the Yaesu service center in Cypress Cal
told me they would not do the mod .
> I am 70 and my eyes are not too good some days , but I did manage to get it
done , a fellow ham posted the mod here on our site .
> Thanks Ken   kg9o
>
>
>