I'm going to ask this again... Anyone else think the squelch action is poor in the 857 (regular...can't speak to the "D" model)? I pretty much hate it and end...
Hi! I have sent this question once before but maybe I did not put it the right way... Is there any possibility to connect amp keying from the 3,5 mm plug on...
There are actually ELEVEN cells in the FT-897 factory reccommended/supplied internal battery pack, and the voltage, measured at the completion of charge, with...
I've searched the posts, and haven't found a satisfying answer to the following question: At what point is the FNB-78 battery discharged? After using a fully ...
Hello Group, Do the 897d model (american models) have a value used with softjump to get it back to stock mode? I have tried to do a master reset, (pwr + home)...
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Hallo dear OM's thursday I bought a new FT-897D. It's an german type B2 transceiver. For documentation purposes I noticed the default values in the hidden menu...
Gentle souls, I have an 897 and an HM-59 microphone. There seems to be no convenient way to mount a microphone clip on the radio, so that when carried by the...
Reminds me of a few years ago, I was motorcycle mobile, with my 1,500 watt 40 meter mobile rig, in the parking lot of a motel in West Virginia. I was in a...
My station is made of an FT-897D, AL-811 amplifier, MFJ-962D antenna turner, PK-232mbx, RigBlaster, Dell computer and a Force 12 C-3 yagi antenna. About ...
Hello, I would like to buy a FT-897D but, before buying it, I'd like to be sure that there is an internal memory keyer. Regarding the brochure, there are 3...
Since using the software expansion to "open up" the FT897 on transmit I have lost the use of the auto ATU. Has anyone had this problem and if cured what did...
I Installed the Inrad filters today and in CW I can tune off the side of the filters and go all the way down to the zero beat. What is strange is when I switch...
Hi! In almost every new transciever there is a possibility of changing the FM devivation between Wide and Narrow. Anybody know how to change this on 2-m band...
Hi folks! Is there any possibility to get a schort circuit for external AMP thru the 3-pin mini connector for ALC and TX? Or do I have to use the CAT connector...
Hi All Just a line to let you know about my new website, it now as the WidebanderV4 files and operator and service manuals for the 817/857/& of course the 897,...
Hi to the group. I just got a Heil Sound modular adaptor for my 897D. No Joy. It doesn't seat properly and thus makes contact intermittently with the uo/down...
The Yaesu FT-897D operates properly on each of the five channels of the new 60 meter band using 5 dedicated memories each programmed for the upper side band...
Hello all, I just received an email from AES. They have a small quantity of the FT-897's for sale. These are the older model, not the D series. According to...
Does anyone have any experience with both rigs? I LOVE my 706Mkllg, but I think the FT897 may be a little easier to operate given teh fact that I have large...
Do any of you folks on the FT-897 group get involved in contests? Hot and heavy? Casual? Try to work a new one once in a while? E-mail me off line with your...
Hi, Roger... I was curious about the same thing. I didn't know whether, at the completion of the charge, the charger would go into a "trickle- charge" mode or...
To All I sent my 897 SN 2N120xxx to the Calif. S. C. for up grades. It took about 2 1/2 weeks with shipping time. They did the following ... values. They...
Two questions. I've searched the message base for a pin out for this plug and can't seem to fine one. Anyone? Second question. I buy a lot from Mouser. It's...
Does anyone have any experience with both rigs? I LOVE my 706Mkllg, but I think the FT897 may be a little easier to operate given teh fact that I have large...
As a new user, I'm a little put off by the lack of information in the 897 manual. For instance when using the meter in SWR mode what is being displayed? Are...
OK, I just got my 897 a few days a go and am slowly figuring it out. I had put several 2M and 70cm freq's into memory with their tones and offsets, and...
Hi All, Happy New year and all that stuff. I'm a little confused as I read the postings here, it almost makes me think that this isn't very good radio. I'm ...
