I have a ft897d, a computer, and a al-811 amp. How can I use the computer and the amp at the same time if there is only one port for both. Jerry - wb9onu...
I recently blew out something by connecting my ft-897d to my mla-2500 amp via the acc port set to tx-ground config. It no longer connects ring to ground (ie--...
If your amp only requires 2.5 watts HF drive, I wonder if it is really an amplifier that is LEGAL for HF HAM use? If it is solid-state, does it have at least...
Hello all. I have just purchased a Yaesu FL-2100 amplifier and would like some advice before I hook it up so that I don't make a mistake. My setup is: FT-897...
Hi! We are fairly new at this. We're getting swr readings on 2m and 70cm fine using a Diamond antenna, but are getting no swr readings at all on HF using a GAP...
I only use mine occasionally camping and JOTA with the scouts. It is an early non D model. I use it with hand mic and the model 100 desk mic. I was using it...
Hello group, it appears I am having difficulty entering in my local repeater frequencies. When I press the A button to get the – offset nothing happens....
I only got my FT-897 a couple of weks ago and am still working on learning all it can do. This probably sounds stupid, but I can't get the meter to go back to...
I have an 897D , but only use as a base for now , when $$ allows , I plan on buying most of the accessories [ but mostly will be 3rd party , w4rt web site ] . ...
From what I understand , there are a few names for this , reflected power , folding back . You say you have a 120' wire , that implies an end-fed antenna , it...
Hi all! We don't have the internal batteries in our rig. What we do for emergency power is connect the radio to a deep cycle marine battery. The battery is...
All of my experiences with LDG have been very good. I run the Z100 with my Icom 706 and Yaesu Ft-857D. When I bought the FT-897D I ordered the LDG AT-200...
Hello Group, I am a new member and new to the FT-897D as well. I am looking to use the rig for portable operations. Being a newbie I would like to get feedback...
Greetings, Which tuner do you use with your 857 or 897 (D model or original)? Aside from a tuner's ability to clamp onto the 897, why did you choose that...
I have to say that Dennis ( N8BMB ) was a great help to me. I had SWR problems and more. Dennis came over and fixed my problems right away. He had my 897D...
Hi All, Great group here. I sent my 897D back to Yeasu last week for service (was deaf on 2 meters). Has anyone had thiers repaired somewhat recently, if so,...
I have had a problem with my FT897D shutting off when I try to tune my MFJ-969. When I get it tuned to less than 2.0:1 it causes the radio to shut off...
MY FT-897 will not decode digital speeds above PSK63. That is for all modes. PSK63 and below work perfectly. I have changed the settings on menus 71,72, and...
When I purchased my 897 back in August I remember the AES sales person telling me I could use the hand mic to send cw. He mentioned using the up/dwn buttons...
This is a bummer because it would be the one reason that I would use HRD with my 897D. The radio is a good candidate for being close to an SDR radio. And the...
Dears, Can someone help me with the make/model number of a automatic vhf/uhf antenna tuner for use with FT 897. willing to buy new or good condition used...
I have been looking at the Chameleon V1 , but now see that there is going to be a V2 . Looking to see if anyone knows about the V2 , to help decide which one I...
I have just moved me 897d into me shack and want to setup it for psk31. I am running it into a SGC239 with 100 foot of wire. How do I and what do I adjust to...
I have seen many people talk only about the jumper setting for freebanding (which really isnt freebanding but meh). I have typed up the information on a Yaesu...
I have the 897 (non D). I had a straight key attached to a 1/4" plug, that was installed in a 1/8" plug adaptor. The CW worked fine, then it just stopped...
Mode needs to be set to USB to operate PSK31 with Rigblaster Nomic (which interfaces to FT897 via mic jack). In DIG mode I found PTT would activate but no with...
Anyone successful in the soft jumper MARS/CAP mod on the Yaesu FT-897D. I tried last night, but no go. I will double check my connections, but I think I have...
