Hey Guys thanks so much for the Answers to my post regarding the use of the external power while batteries are installed and connected. It was just what I...
The AT897 does not autotune, but if it is a newer model it is equiped with memories (I believe it is 200). You can do a quick tune using the front button to...
Hi George I have the latest one with the 200 memories, should I just press the tune button on the ATU or can I do it a different way? The instructions in the...
Hi I have the ldg at897 tuner and I put the adio ino FM then TX and press the button it tunes fine everytime if you rely on quick tune mehod then you have some...
The manual for the AT897 tells you to press the tune button to tune.If you want to override the settings in memory for a memorized frequency and force a "new"...
My Ft-897D arrives on Wednesday! Yehaw! Anyhow, I was looking at the manual online and I am confused about operating psk31. The manual talks about setting...
I too am interested in the psk31 mode, and when you read the manual pg 39 which is downloadable for our colleague who does not have his radio yet, you need an...
Just a follow up: Should receive my radio from Yaseu today. They said they replaced the cpu & a relay. Not sure why it failed like it did (no lightning, ...
Sounds like the Vertex/Yaesu acquisition-reposition has helped their service/warranty department, as I’ve had major gripes in the past-but like 10 years ago ...
I can tell you my experience with PSK31 and some other modes. So far I've had no luck with the digi port and run with a RigBlaster plus And my usb soundcard. I...
I have used my FT897 with two different interfaces. I strongly recommend that you get an interface that is set up for the FT897 and plugs into the data jack...
Hi All, I have a 6 month old ft897d and was told by another Ham to put this question to the group. On turning on my rig it can trip my very simple power...
... According to articles on internet and some test, the manual is wrong. - Plug your radio on a dummy load, minimal power. - Set the output volume of your...
The radio will normally exhibit an AMPERAGE spike at turn-on, this is quite normal, as the radio has capacitors across the power distribution leads internally....
Great explanation. You could add a dry gel type battery that can handle the output voltage of your power supply. This would give you emergency power as well...
I idsconnected the cables etc and got it ready for its box and a trip to W&S when I thought I would check it one more time and it switched on 1st time, till...
Not only that, but all of my settings & memories were intact...I was sure they'd be gone with the CPU replacement... Even happier! 73, Rusty KC5QNK ... usual...
More or less the way I did it. Except since I don't run through the rear skirt digital jack with my RigBlaster + I just work in either upper or lower sideband...
Anybody measured the effect of spikes at the very beginning of transmissions on vhf/uhf using low power(<=5W)? I heard this is a common problem..is it true for...
Collins 300 Hz CW filters are again available. Collins had promised our current production run will be shipped to us by mid January, and they finsihed about a...
The FT-857/897 (D and non D models) has a known instant pulse spike upon transmit key, expecially on AM. It is discussed on http://mods.dk.com . de, ki5dq...
I have long been a CW operator and really enjoy having both the 500 Hz and 300 HZ filters in my FT897D. These filters are really an asset when your doing weak...
I think the responses to this question have answered it well. I just wanted to throw in my two cents worth - for digital modes, I use the "digital" mode...
... Hi, can you tell me the benefit of thoses filter VS a software filter like the one provided with SpecLab ? (mostly working in PSK31 and other low bandwitdh...
