FT-897 OPERATING MANUAL Page 1 The FT-897 is a rugged, innovative multiband, multi-mode portable transceiver for the amateur radio MF/HF/ VHF/UHF bands. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter bands plus the 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm bands, the FT-897 in-cludes operation on the SSB, CW, AM, FM, and Digital modes, yielding the most comprehensive.. Back to Yaesu Next HF and more Last modified 2024-07-03 Yaesu FT-897D SPECIFICATIONS. GENERAL: Type: Amateur HF/VHF/UHF transceiver: Frequency range: TX: 10-160 m + WARC and 60 m / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm RX: 0.1-56 / 76-108 / 118-164 / 420-470 MHz Tuning steps:
The FT-897D is a rugged, innovative, multiband, multimode portable transceiver for the amateur radio MF/HF/VHF/UHF bands. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter bands plus the 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm bands, the FT-897 includes operation on the SSB, CW, AM, FM, and Digital modes, and it's capable of 20-Watt portable operation using internal batteries, or up to 100 Watts when using an external 13.8.. The Yaesu FT-897D is a great portable or compact base station rig. It's a small, all-mode, portable rig that covers HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz.. I use the LDG AT-897 tuner with a 25' dipole in my attic, and have also added the Yaesu MD-100A8X desk mic.