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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. 7.9x3.2x10.3 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.
Order #
Item
Description
List Price
Your Price
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#4633
ADMS-4B
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP mini CD software with CT-62 serial cable.
$69.00
$52.95
#4044
ATAS- 25
Portable manually tuned antenna. 7/14/21/28/50/144/430 MHz.
$299.00
$229.95
#4547
ATAS-120
Active tuning motorized mobile antenna.
$462.00
$359.95
#3804
ATBK-100
Antenna base counterpoise kit.
$114.22
$ 89.95
#1615
CD-24
Four hour charge adapter for FNB-78. (Requires 13.8VDC or optional PA-26). MORE INFO
$164.27
$119.95
#0379
CT-39
Packet cable.
$ 11.55
$ 9.95
#3821
CT-58
Band data interface cable for VL1000.
$ 37.22
$ 29.95
#3822
CT-62
CAT Computer interface cable.
$ 37.22
$ 29.95
#4540
FC-30
Automatic antenna tuner.MORE INFO
$230.00
$199.95
#4542
FNB-78
NiMH Battery Pack 13 VDC 4500 mAH.
$164.27
$124.95
#4543
FP-30
Internal power supply. MORE INFO
$295.17
$219.95
#3631
FP-1023
Switching power supply 23 amp. 120/240 VAC.
$216.88
$169.95
#3640
FP-1030A
Linear power supply 30 amp.
$345.22
$269.95
#0287
MD-100A8X
Desktop microphone.
$186.00
$139.95
#0420
MH-36E8J
DTMF Hand mic
$ 77.00
$ 59.95
#2680
MMB-80
Mobile mounting bracket. MORE INFO
$ 44.92
$ 34.95
#4544
PA-26B
Power supply for the CD-24. MORE INFO
$109.08
$ 79.95
#2187
TCXO-9
High stability option (± 0.5 PPM).
$127.05
$ 99.95
#1255
YF-122C
Collins 500 Hz CW filter.
$222.02
$169.95
#0803
YF-122S
Collins 2.3 kHz SSB filter.
$222.02
$169.95
#1198
LDG FT-METER
Big external analog meter. INFO
$ 49.95
$ 48.95
#3366
MINI MANUAL
Nifty spiral bound mini-manual contains 12 laminated pages [4.5 x 8 inch].
$ 22.95
$ 20.95
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