Yaesu FT-897
160-6m +2m +440 MHz
Discontinued!
Replaced by
the FT-897D
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American hams got their first look at the new Yaesu FT-897 at the 2002 Dayton Hamvention. It is the world's first multi-mode high-power base/mobile transceiver designed to fitted with internal batteries (optional) for portable use. The coverage is HF 160 to 10 meters plus 50/144/430 MHz VHF/UHF. Receive is 0.1-56, 76-108, 118-164 and 420-470 MHz. It is ideal for home, vacation, emergency, rescue, DX-pedition or VHF/UHF rover operation. With optional items the FT-897 system can be configured for mobile, base or portable use.
The large multi-color display can be programmed to show different colors on each band, mode, memory group or event to track signal strength by color! There are two antenna connectors HF/50 and 144/430 MHz. 7.9 x 3.2 x 10.3 inches (200x80x263 mm). The FT-897 comes with a MH-31B8 hand mic and power cord.
* TX Frequency Coverage: 160-10 Meters, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430-450 MHz, plus Alaska Emergency Chan. (5167.5 kHz).
* RX Frequency Coverage: 100 kHz-56 MHz; 76-154 MHz; 420 - 470 MHz. (Exact frequency range may be slightly different)
* Power Output: 100 watts HF-6M, 50 watts 2 M, 20 watts 70 cm. (20 watts on battery)
* Operating Modes: USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM, W-FM, Digital (AFSK), Packet (1200/9600 FM).
* Digital Modes: RTTY, PSK31-U, PSK31-L, and User defined USB/LSB (SSTV, Pactor, etc.).
* U.S. Weather Band reception.
* Built-in 3-Message Memory Keyer.
* Multi-Color LCD Multi-function Display.
* Bar-Graph Metering of Power Output, ALC, SWR, Modulation.
* Optional Narrow CW and SSB Filters.
* AGC Fast-Slow-Auto-Off Selection.
* RF Gain/Squelch Control/IF Control.
* Built-in Noise Blanker.
* AM and FM broadcast reception.
* Dual VFOs, Split Capability, IF Shift, and R.I.T. ("Clarifier").
* Wide/Narrow FM Selection.
* AM Aircraft Reception.
* Dedicated SSB-based Digital Mode for PSK31 on USB/LSB, AFSK RTTY, etc.
* Built-in CW Electronic Keyer and Semi-Break-In.
* Transverter Interface Jack.
* Built-in VOX.
* Carry Handle.
* Built-in CTCSS and DCS.
* ARTS™ (Auto-Range Transponder System).
* Smart Search™ Automatic Memory Loading System.
* Spectrum Scope.
* 200 Regular Memories, plus Home Channels and Band-Limit (PMS) Memories.
* Alpha-Numeric Labeling of Memory Channels.
* Automatic Power-Off (APO) and Tx Time-Out Timer (TOT) Features.
* CAT System Computer Control Capability Cloning Capability.
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| ADMS-4BU | Windows XP/7/8/10 mini software CD with USB-62B PC cable. | Not in stock | |||||
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ATAS- 25 | Portable manually tuned antenna. 7.2 feet. 7/14/21/28/50/144/430 MHz Mounts on a ¼ inch screw camera tripod (not supplied). INFO |
Not in stock | ||||
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ATAS-120A | Active tuning motorized mobile antenna. INFO | Not in stock | ||||
| ATBK-100 | Antenna base counterpoise kit. | Not in stock | |||||
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CD-24 | Four hour charge adapter for FNB-78. (Requires 13.8VDC or optional PA-26). MORE INFO |
Discontinued | ||||
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CT-39 | Packet cable. | $ 11.55 | Not in stock | |||
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CT-58 | Band data interface cable for VL1000. | Not currently stocked | ||||
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CT-62 | CAT Computer interface cable. | Not in stock | ||||
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FC-30 | Automatic antenna tuner. INFO | Not currently stocked | ||||
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FC-40 | External automatic antenna tuner. | Not in stock | ||||
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FNB-78 | NiMH Battery Pack 13 VDC 4500 mAH. MORE INFO | Discontinued | ||||
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FP-30B | Internal power supply 23 Amp (installed in place of battery). MORE INFO |
Discontinued | ||||
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FP-1023 | Switching power supply 23 Amp. 120/240 VAC. | Not in stock | ||||
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FP-1030A | Linear power supply 30 Amp. | Not in stock | ||||
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MD-100A8X | Desktop microphone. | Not in stock | ||||
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MH-36E8J | DTMF Hand mic | Discontinued | ||||
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MMB-80 | Mobile mounting bracket. MORE INFO | Not currently stocked | ||||
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PA-26B | Power supply for the CD-24. MORE INFO | Discontinued | ||||
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TCXO-9 | High stability option (± 0.5 PPM). | Not currently stocked | ||||
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YF-122C | Collins 500 Hz CW filter. INFO | Discontinued | ||||
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YF-122S | Collins 2.3 kHz SSB filter. | Discontinued | ||||
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LDG AT-897 Plus | The LDG AT-897S is a great autotuner for the Yaesu FT-897/897D. The included CAT cable interfaces directly to your FT897/897D and supplies power to the tuner. INFO | Discontinued | ||||
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LDG FT-METER | Big external analog meter. INFO | Discontinued | ||||
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LDG FTL-METER | Really big external analog meter. INFO | Discontinued | ||||
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