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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 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. 7.9x3.2x10.3 inches (200x80x263 mm). The FT-897 comes with a MH-31B8 hand mic and power cord.
Features
* 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.
FT-897D Specifications
| General |
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Frequency Range Receive:
Frequency Range Transmit:
(Amateur bands only) |
100 kHz-56 MHz
76 MHz-108 MHz
118 MHz-164 MHz
420-470 MHz
160-6 Meters including 60 Meters
2 Meters
70 Centimeters
5.1675 MHz Alaska Emergency Frequency (USA only) |
| Emission Modes: |
A1 (CW), A3 (AM), A3J (LSB/USB), F3 (FM), F1 (9600 bps packet), F2 (1200 bps packet) |
| Synthesizer Steps (Min.): |
10 Hz (CW/SSB), 100 Hz (AM/FM/WFM) |
| Antenna Impedance: |
50 Ohms, Unbalanced (Type M [SO239]) |
| Operating Temperature Range: |
-10° C to +60° C (+14° F to +140° F) |
| Frequency Stability: |
± 4 ppm from 1 min. to 60 min. after power on. 25° C: 1 ppm/hour |
| Supply Voltage: |
Normal: 13.8 VDC ±15 %, Negative Ground
Optional: FNB-78 (Ni-MH Battery Pack): 13.2 VDC |
| Current Consumption: |
Squelched: 600 mA (Approx.)
Receive: 1 A
Transmit: 22 A |
| Case Size: |
7.9 x 3.2 x 10.2 inches (200x80x262 mm) |
| Weight (Approx.): |
8.6 lBs. 3.9 kg (without Ni-MH battery, antenna or microphone) |
| Transmitter |
| RF Power Output: |
100/50/20 W SSB/CW/FM |
| Modulation Types: |
SSB: Balanced Modulator
AM: Early Stage (Low Level)
FM: Variable Reactance |
| FM Maximum Deviation: |
±5 kHz (FM-N: ±2.5 kHz) |
| Spurious Radiation: |
-50 dB (1.8-29.7 MHz) -60 dB (50/144/430 MHz) |
| Carrier Suppression: |
>40 dB |
| Opposite Sideband Suppression: |
>50 dB |
| SSB Frequency Response: |
400 Hz-2600 Hz (-6 dB) |
| Microphone Impedance: |
200-10k Ohms (Nominal: 600 Ohms) |
| Receiver |
| Circuit Type: |
Double-Conversion Superheterodyne |
| Intermediate Frequencies: |
1st : 68.33 MHz (SSB/CW/AM/FM);10.7 MHz (WFM)
2nd: 455 kHz |
| Sensitivity |
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SSB/CW |
AM |
FM |
| 100 kHz-500 kHz |
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- |
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| 500 kHz-1.8 MHz |
- |
32 µV |
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| 1.8 MHz-28 MHz |
0.2 µV |
2 µV |
- |
| 28 MHz-30 MHz |
0.2 µV |
2 µV |
0.5 µV |
| 50 MHz-54 MHz |
0.125 µV |
1 µV |
0.2 µV |
| 144/430 MHz |
0.125 µV |
- |
0.2 µV |
| (SSB/CW/AM = 10 dB S/N, FM = 12 dB SINAD) |
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Squelch Sensitivity |
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SSB/CW/AM |
FM |
| 1.8 MHz-28 MHz |
2.5 µV |
- |
| 28 MHz-30 MHz |
2.5 µV |
0.32 µV |
| 50 MHz-54 MHz |
1 µV |
0.16 µV |
| 144/430 MHz |
0.5 µV |
0.16 µV |
| (IPO, ATT off) |
Image Rejection:
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HF/50 MHz: 70 dB
144/430 MHz: 60 dB |
| IF Rejection: |
60 dB |
| Selectivity (-6/-60 dB): |
SSB/CW: 2.2 kHz/4.5 kHz
AM: 6 kHz/20 kHz
FM: 15 kHz/30 kHz
FM-N: 9 kHz/25 kHz
SSB (option):2.3 kHz/4.7 kHz (-66 dB)
CW (option):500 Hz/2.0 kHz |
| AF Output: |
2.5 W (8 Ohms, 10% THD or less) |
| AF Output Impedance: |
4-16 Ohms |
| All specifications are subject to change and are guaranteed within the amateur bands only. |
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