Good morning, I have a question about dealing with the two antenna jacks. I have a multiband HF antenna (10-80m) and a second antenna that covers 6m/2m and...
I have an FT897D and an FL2100Z amp. I want to use the two together, can anyone please point me in the direction of a plan / circuit for both a soft start and...
Hi, I have my FT-897D connected to a microham USBIII interface. The cat is connected by means of a 7-pins mini din plug. In the menu the output on the rear din...
Hi Folks, I finally got around to picking up a CT-62 USB cable so I can use the CAT feature. However, I cannot change the setting on the radio from Tuner to...
Try message again when the filter is in line it cuts the signal out completely don't know I'm doing wrong anyone have any ideas DE Barry VE3BLM [Non-text...
I am new to DX with my FT 897. I noticed when monitoring 10 meters and thought there might be a possible contact and I hit my PTT to send out my call sign the...
Just to let everyone know, I also contacted Yaesu but did not expect a quick response. As it turned out they replied the next day. Their explanation was that...
OK seasoned users, the rig is working great so far. Another ham I met on the air told me I ought to get HRD for the FT-897. Any comments on what you use it...
Good Afternoon I have used my 897d for 3 years on HF ssb all bands and FM and have always received good signal reports. My local ARC just started a 2 meter ssb...
hello all just listed my ft 847 on ebay because i want to buy a 897d so that i can operate portable please visit my auction by searching ebay for item...
Hello, I'm looking to trade a FT-857D for a FT-897D or non D. Doesn't have to be beautiful, just has to work. Also might include a Kenwood TM-221A. The 857D...
I have the FT897 with the internal batteries, and was wondering how long the CD4 quick charger should take to charge them. The LED stays on for about 20 - 30...
Does anyone know what the meter scale range is for the different display modes such as swr, pwr, etc. on the ft897. I did not find anything in the book to...
After posting a photo of my new Heil Pro Set Elite 6 headset, I was asked to share the recommendations and settings for the Yaesu FT-897. You can find the file...
I just received my new FT-897D and noticed the same connector is used for CAT connection to a computer and the FC-30 ant tunner. How can you use the ant tunner...
Do any of you have experience with installing an HF rig in a Honda Civic (or other Honda Hybrid) vehicle? I'm not interested in hearing about installations in...
Hello, I am reading the operating manual for FT-897 back and forth, but I can nowhere find what is the meaning of TxD/RxD pins on CAT connector. Are they TxD...
Hello to all. Has anyone ever used the rig control program FTBcat offered by GF4HFQ? From what I can read, its a free program but I cant find a place to...
Hello, tommorow I will go to the hamradio shop. I would like to buy a 250 CW narrow filter for my FT-897D. But I like to use it to for digital modes. When the...
I've read a lot in the ft897 files, but am getting more confused. Let me direct the following to those of you that have had to replace your failed ceramic...
Hi, I've decided to buy me a Heil Headset Pro Elite with cartridge number 6 element and no desk mic (see previous post). Are there any FT-897 owners out their...
Has anyone some information on the 3.15 amp internal SMD chip fuse FS1001. This is in the line to pin 1 of the 8 pin CAT socket?. I would like to know what...
Hello All Im looking for a 897D must be in very good condition, anyone got one for sale or want to do a deal in the UK? deal 1 Swap with £500 cash to me for...
I have had my 897d for about 4 months now and I love it. That said the radio is doing something weird! When in receive every once and awhile the radio and or...
According to the manual Menu Option #086 (TX IF Filter) should have three values available - CFIL, FIL1, FIL2; with CFIL being default. On my radio, there is...
