Yaesu FT-897D Discontinued!
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American hams got their first look at the original Yaesu FT-897 at the 2002 Dayton Hamvention. It was the world's first multi-mode, high-power base/mobile transceiver designed to fitted with internal batteries (optional) for portable use. Yaesu now offers the FT-897D deluxe version adding 60 meter coverage and including the formerly optional TCXO9 high stability option. The coverage is HF 160 to 10 meters (including 60 meters) plus 50/144/430 MHz VHF/UHF. Receive coverage 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-897D 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-31A8J hand mic and power cord.
* TX Frequency Coverage: 160-10 Meters, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430-450 MHz, plus Alaska Emergency Ch. (5167.5 kHz).
* RX Frequency Coverage: 100 kHz-56 MHz; 76-154 MHz; 420-470 MHz.
* 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
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). INFONot currently stocked
ATAS-120A
Active tuning motorized mobile antenna. INFO
Not in stock
ATBK-100
Antenna base counterpoise kit.
Not in stock
CD-24
Four hour charge adapter for FNB-78.
(Requires 13.8VDC or optional PA-26). INFONot currently stocked
CT-39
Packet cable.
Not currently stocked
CT-58
Band data interface cable for VL1000.
Not currently stocked
CT-62
CAT Computer serial interface cable (DB-9 to Mini DIN 8).
Not in stock
FC-30
Automatic antenna tuner. INFO
Not currently stocked
FC-40
External automatic antenna tuner. INFO
Not in stock
FNB-78
NiMH Battery Pack 13 VDC 4500 mAh. INFO
Discontinued
FP-30B
Internal power supply 23 Amp
(installed in place of battery). INFODiscontinued
FP-1023
Switching power supply 23 Amp. 120/240 VAC.
Not currently stocked
FP-1030A
Linear power supply 30 Amp.
Not in stock
MD-100A8X
Desktop microphone.
Discontinued
MH-31A8J
Up-Down Hand mic (no DTMF).
Not currently stocked
MH-36E8J
DTMF Hand mic
Not currently stocked
MH-59A8J
DTMF remote hand mic. VIEW
Not in stock
MMB-80
Mobile mounting bracket. INFO
Not currently stocked
PA-26B
Power supply for the CD-24. INFO
Not in stock
T9023225
DC Power cable [as supplied]. INFO
Not in stock
YF-122C
Collins 500 Hz CW filter. INFO
Discontinued
YF-122S
Collins 2.3 kHz SSB filter.
Not in stock
LDG FT-METER
Big external analog meter. INFO
Discontinued
LDG FTL-METER
Really big external analog meter. INFO
Discontinued
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
LDG YT-100
The LDG YT-100 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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