The FT-897D is capable of 2.5 KHz deviation, or, "narrowband FM". Anyone recall how to program individual channel memories as a narrow (or wide) FM channel? ...
Hello all, I wanted to give a quick review of CHIRP. CHIRP is a free, open-source tool for programming your amateur radio. It supports a large number of...
Can anyone tell me the following: 1) What frequency "memories"; are used for the 60 meter channels? I want to change the memories. I will see if they can...
Hi all, FIXED!!! It was (another) previous 'fixer' modified adjustment :-(!!! L1049 did the trick. It was the only one I had not (yet) readjusted :-)!!! Best...
Hi all, I have a trouble with an FT-897D which has a curious offset at all bands, but ONLY on FM transmission. I mean, it is perfectly OK on SSB, CW and AM,...
Ok, this is what the manual says on page 11: "All commonly-available keyer paddles should work perfectly with the built-in Electronic Keyer. The wiring...
Well it is off for a repair. I turned on the FT-897D and the back light came up on the display, but no information was present. All the functions are working...
======PRICE CHANGE ========== I have for sale a FT 897D , comes with the hand mic, manual , power cord, and the box 825.00 shipped and insured USA ONLY . ...
I have for sale a FT 897D , manual , box , desk mic , FC 30 auto tuner , power cord hand mic , ( the MD 100 desk mic has the middle switch broke, but the mic...
Before I go and buy another one, since I had two DC cables (somehow) for my last rig, I'm going to ask if anyone possibly has a DC cable for FT897 radio. It...
Hi all, When I bought my used FT-897D it came with the handle off, missing the screws. They guy never found them, do you guys know what size they are? I have...
Hi Everyone...I am new to the group and new to the FT-897. Just bought one used...it worked great for 3 days, then develped a VERY low output issue on HF...was...
Today I asked the following question of Yaesu technical support: "When operating an FT-897D on digital modes such as PSK31 and Olivia, what output power limits...
As a former owner of an FT-897D, I would like to refer to my article in the FT-857 group, as both rigs are technically related. I discovered a few interesting...
Hi all, Today I found no output on 50 Mc (FT897 non D). All other bands gives power. I did a factory reset (F + V/M + power on) with no results. Any idee how...
Hi Everyone...I am new to the group and new to the FT-897. Just bought one used...it worked great for 3 days, then develped a VERY low output issue on HF...was...
Our power company just switched to a Landis and Gyr Focus AXR meter. It uses PLC format and wipes out everything from 900 kHz to about 2.3 mHz with a S 8...
Hi I recently bought a secondhand FT-897D and the LCD display does not seem to be using the full width of the panel. Is it possible to adjust the scan width...
Hello all. Need some info about the difference between the 2 finals used in the rig. The idling current adjustment is different for the finals used in several...
Hello Here is a video that gives the gist on problematic filters and how he fix them. http://youtu.be/ZQsfwuvJYF8 Hope it helps someone. Fernando N2FQ/6 ...
Does anyone know of a GOOD repair center for the FT-897D? Mine has kept having the same problem and I have tired of dealing with Yaesu's inability to actually...
Hello all, I was wondering if the Beacon mode/function can be used as a APRS beacon? How would one go about setting it up if it would work to show my home...
Has anyone had the 897 stop transmitting? The Mode and Band Buttons have stopped doing anything. Any help is appreciated. 73 de KD8LAV [Non-text portions of...
Hi Everybody; We have finally finished the V2.4 and it is now available though the MDSR Yahoo user group. It will also be available through our official MDSR...
Hi all! I just upgraded to a YAESU MD-100 desk mic and am selling the Yaesu MH-25A8J I've been using with my FT-897 on e-bay. Mic is bigger and sturdier than...
