Hi. I am transmitting into a dummy load using 5 watts and AM. On all bands except 6 metres I am getting 1:1 swr. But on 6 metres I get 1.75:1 Any ideas? Many...
My MFJ-945C Versa Tuner II refuses to properly tune a 100 foot dipole with 450 ohm open wire. In doing so my FT-897 freaks out. Do any of you have a...
Since I have had so much fun shipping this unit in for repair and getting a few months use each time I will take the unit to the Huntsville Hamfest and dump it...
I have had an FT-897D since February. Now I am having a problem and am wondering whether it is the radio or something else. My call here is "ES1WST". Problem:...
Hello All, My FT main dial is not functioning correctly. My question is: What kind of software corruption can result in the encoder not registering between...
On Wednesday received my call in the database. Have been researching transceivers for about a month and a half. Fought Friday afternoon traffic in Denver...
Hi guys, I have a three year old FT-897D. It is only putting out 60watts into a dummy load on 80m, 40m is 80watts, 20m is 110watts, 15m is 80watts, 10m is 50w....
Hello group. I have my MMB-20 that is unused in the box. All I did was open the parts bag, cause I thought about stationmountings my 897 but never did, because...
Hello. Anyone not using their mobile bracket and want to part with it? Fernando N2FQ/6 n2fq@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Mine won't work. I have a serial to USB adapter and for some reason HRD won't read the radio. However, my ext TX mod software works fine. Any ideas?...
Hi all, just took delivery and installation of my 897D today and I must say that I am likinjg it very much. Need to find a nifty mini manual for it and maybe...
Ft897 for sale, essentially new with FC-30 Antenna Tuner, the two optional Collins mechanical filters installed, internal power supply, power cord and manual....
Hi FT-897D Owners I hope this message finds you well. I just stumbled on this group by googling something about it. I do have the FT-60R HT and I love it too. ...
Greetings. Can anyone help with advice on how best to interface an FT897D to a PC for use with RTTY and PSK? I have tried the normal route of a spiders web of...
I just got my FT-897 as a self-birthday present; it's been my do-it-all dream rig for a long time so I'm really excited. Right now, as my only HF capable rig,...
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I have an FT-897D. As most of you probably know, the outer potentiometer on the volume control serves a dual purpose: It either controls the RF Gain, or it...
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When rotating the main tuning knob, the radio will power off, then back up. Any one experienced this, and if so, know what the problem is. 73 de W8DRS...
Hey folks, I am looking for suggestins for a NON Auto tuner. I would like a tuner with cross needles for SWR and power. Lower cost, better performance of...
Hi Group, With the coming hurricane season, I'd like to have the option of powering my FT-897D from a deep-cycle storage battery. I am of the understanding...
Greetings. Does anyone know if there is a defined procedure for testing the internal batteries of the 897, or any tell tale signs of whether they are teetering...
hello all i wonder if any one has got the pin out for the traveler dual boomset , i would like to wire it for ft897... best wishes and thankyou barry M1CQN...
After try to unlock tx, the V/M+F power on reset result in a loss of the most menus. What happens? For example I have the menu 1 and then it jumps to menu 5,...
