FT-897D

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Rugged, multiband, multimode transceiver for the amateur radio HF/VHF/UHF bands. It's capable of 20 Watts portable operation using internal batteries, or up to 100 Watts when using an external DC power source. A true mobile/base rig for either QRP or full power radio stations. Receiver with DSP bandpass filters, 60Hz narrow CW-filter, noise reduction, auto-notch, RIT, IF shift, dual watch. Electronic keyer, digital microphone equalizer, CTCSS encoder and decoder, 0.5ppm TCXO, 200 memories, spectrum scope. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2001 (FT-897) / 2004 (FT-897D).

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-897D specifications

General
Frequency coverage
Receive0.1000 ~ 56.0000 MHz
76.0000 ~ 108.0000 MHz
118.0000 ~ 164.0000 MHz
420.0000 ~ 470.0000 MHz
Transmit1.8 / 3.5 / 5.1675 [1] / 5.3 / 7 / 10 / 14 / 18 / 21 / 24 / 28 / 50 / 144 / 430 MHz band
Mode
CW / FSK (RTTY/Packet) / LSB / USB / AM / FM / WFM
Tuning step
10 Hz / 1 / 2.5 / 5 KHz (CW/SSB/DIG).
100 Hz / 2.5 / 5 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 KHz (AM).
100 Hz / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 KHz (FM/PKT).
1 MHz (quick tuning).
Receiver
Sensitivity
CW / SSB0.2 uV (1.8~28 MHz, 10dB S/N)
0.2 uV (28~30 MHz, 10dB S/N)
0.125 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N)
0.125 uV (144~148 MHz, 10dB S/N)
0.125 uV (430~450 MHz, 10dB S/N)
AM32 uV (0.1~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N)
2.0 uV (1.8~28 MHz, 10dB S/N)
2.0 uV (28~30 MHz, 10dB S/N)
1.0 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM0.5 uV (28~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
0.2 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
0.2 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
0.2 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
CW-N [2]300 Hz (-6dB)
1000 Hz (-60dB)
CW-N [3]500 Hz (-6dB)
2000 Hz (-60dB)
CW / FSK / SSB2.2 KHz (-6dB)
4.5 KHz (-60dB)
SSB [4]2.3 KHz (-6dB)
4.7 KHz (-66dB)
AM6 KHz (-6dB)
20 KHz (-60dB)
FM-N9 KHz (-6dB)
25 KHz (-60dB)
FM15 KHz (-6dB)
30 KHz (-60dB)
RF preamplifier
Yes (HF/50 MHz)
RF attenuator
10 dB (HF/50 MHz)
Image rejection
70 dB (HF/50 MHz)
60 dB (144/430 MHz)
IF rejection
60 dB
IF-shift
Yes
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes (0~100 level adjustable)
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
± 9.99 KHz
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Fast, slow, off
Frequency stability
±4ppm from 1' to 60' after power-on [5].
±1ppm/1hour with temperature +25°C [5].
±0.5ppm/1hour with temperature +25°C after warm-up [6][7].
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
68.330 MHz (CW/SSB/AM/FM)
10.7 MHz (WFM)
455 KHz (CW/SSB/AM/FM)
Squelch sensitivity
SSB / CW / AM2.5 uV (1.8~28 MHz)
2.5 uV (28~30 MHz)
1.0 uV (50~54 MHz)
0.5 uV (144~148 MHz)
0.5 uV (430~450 MHz)
FM0.32 uV (28~30 MHz)
0.16 uV (50~54 MHz)
0.16 uV (144~148 MHz)
0.16 uV (430~450 MHz)
CW features
APF (60/120/240 Hz BW)
Semi break-in
Full break-in
400~800 Hz pitch tone
USB/LSB modes
Morse code training feature
Transmitter
Output power
HF/50 MHz5 ~ 100 W (SSB/CW/FSK/FM) [8]
20 W max (SSB/CW/FSK/FM) [9]
25 W max (AM) [8]
5 W max (AM) [9]
144 MHz50 W max (SSB/CW/FSK/FM) [8]
20 W max (SSB/CW/FSK/FM) [9]
12.5 W max (AM) [8]
5 W max (AM) [9]
430 MHz20 W max (SSB/CW/FSK/FM) [8]
10 W max (SSB/CW/FSK/FM) [9]
5 W max (AM)
Spurious emission
-50dBc (1.8~29.7 MHz)
-60dBc (50/144/430 MHz)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>50dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5.0 KHz
±2.5 KHz (narrow)
Audio response
400~2600 Hz (-6dB)
Microphone
600Ω nominal (200~10kΩ)
CW features
Keyer 4~60wpm
FSK features
1200bps / 9600bps Packet
Features
Memory
200 regular memories, 10 groups
50 smart-search memories
5 pair for band-limiting scan
4 home memories (HF/50/144/430 MHz)
1 priority channel
2 VFO
Display
10 Hz frequency resolution
Segment-bar signal meter
±63 channels spectrum scope
Selective calling
CTCSS 50-tones
DCS 104-codes
DTMF
1750Hz burst tone
Antenna
SO239 50Ω (HF/50 MHz)
SO239 50Ω (144/430 MHz)
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15%)
13.2 VDC battery pack
Power consumption
600mA RX, squelched
1A RX, typ
22A TX, 100W RF output
Audio power
2.5 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm headphone
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (4~16Ω speaker)
Jack 3.5 mm (Analog meter)
Jack 3.5 mm (ACC)
Jack 3.5 mm (CW key)
6-pin miniDIN (DATA / TNC)
8-pin miniDIN (CAT / ATU / PA)
8-pin jack (mic)
Mechanical and environmental data
Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
200 (W) x 80 (H) x 262 (D) mm
Weight
3.9 kg without mic and battery

  1. USA version, Alaska emergency frequency.
  2. Optional Collins YF-122CN filter installed.
  3. Optional Collins YF-122C filter installed.
  4. Optional Collins YF-122S filter installed.
  5. FT-897 version, without optional TCXO-9 unit installed.
  6. FT-897 version, with optional TCXO-9 unit installed.
  7. FT-897D version.
  8. Using external power supply.
  9. Using internal batteries.
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FT-897 series :

The Yaesu FT-897D is a upgraded version of the FT-897. The FT-857D add 60 meter coverage and include the formerly optional TCXO-9 high stability option. This radio comes with MH-31A8J hand mic and DC power cord. For true portable use the optional FNB-78 Ni-MH battery pack provide 13.2 Volt of DC power, you may install one o two FNB-78 into the transceiver. With one battery pack the capacity is 4500 mAh, with two is 9000 mAh. The maximum transmission power is reduced to 20 Watts (10 Watts on 430 MHz) with the internal battery operation.

FT-897 photo gallery :


Yaesu FT-897 in outdoor operation

FT-897D price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT897 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price Date Condition
EUR 650.00 2021-sep Second Hand

FT-897D version. In perfect condition

EUR 639.00
(549GBP)
2021-mar Second Hand

FT-897D version. Comes with manual, power lead, mic

EUR 444.90
(399GBP)
2020-jun Second Hand

FT-897 version. Good condition, complete with microphone and power lead

EUR 588.00
(689USD)
2018-jan Second Hand

FT-897D version. Comes with a LDG tuner, original box, manual, new MH-31 hand mic and power cord

EUR 479.00
(649USD)
2014-jul Second Hand

FT-897D version. Included with the radio is the original box, hand mic, power cord, manual

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