Yaesu FT-897: Guides, Mods, and Accessories for Hams
Find essential resources for the Yaesu FT-897 and FT-897D, including modifications, software, and accessory information for ham radio operators.
The Yaesu FT-897 is a popular all-band, all-mode transceiver, often chosen by operators for its versatility in both shack and portable operations. It covers HF, VHF, and UHF bands, making it suitable for a wide range of amateur radio activity, from DXing on 20 meters to local repeater QSOs on 2 meters. Its robust design and integrated tuner option have made it a favorite for field day events and emergency communications.
Hams using the FT-897 frequently share modifications and accessories to enhance its performance. This includes guides for installing crystal filters to improve selectivity, reducing white noise, and adapting PC microphones for better audio. Operators can find schematics for homebrew CAT cables to connect the FT-897 to a computer for digital modes like PSK and RTTY, and software such as FT857mm for programming memories and settings. There are also discussions on power solutions, including the FNB-78 battery pack, and custom external meters.
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AF Filter modification for the Yaesu FT-897D by Petr OK1FIG -
To connect up your FT-817/857/897 to a PC you have a number of options. For the serial connection you can go ahead and obtain a CT-62 from YAESU. Alternatively you can make up your box with a level converter and cable using schematic in this page -
How to redirect the CAT to the MIC socket on the Yaesu FT-897/857 -
This is a picture of a schematic diagram of a multifunctional interface for Yaesu FT-8x7 Series Transceivers. It will work for Yaesu radios like FT-897 FT-857 FT-817 -
Battery modification for the Yaesu FT-897 by stephen Reynolds W4CNG -
HamRadioHomebrew Cat Interface for Yaesu FT-897 by PE1OPM -
KR1ST, Yaesu FT-897 Noise blanker review -
Lot's of FT 897 and FT 857 modifications in a single PDF file -
FT857 Programming Software works with FT817 FT897 too. Demo version available. -
An analogic Meter for yaesu FT 857 and 897 by I6IBE in italian -
How connect a common PC headset with microphone to the Yaesu FY-817, FT-857, FT.897 in italian by I6IBE -
Modification for FT-879D to remove the white noise spreaded far above 3 kHz by Petr OK1FIG -
Installing these filters is a big improvement in the quality of the rig of the Yaesu FT-897D -
The Yaesu FNB-78 Battery plugs into the FT-897/D. It produces 13.2 VDC at 4500 mAh. The radio can hold one or two and one can be in use while the other is charging. -
A video demonstrating SMD board inside FT-897D to makes the two fans run only when temperature threshold is reached -
Modifications, schematics, programming interfaces and manuals for the Yaesu FT-897 -
Yahoo! group FT897. This group is dedicated to the discussion, operation, and application of the Yaesu FT-897 FT-897D amateur radios. -
Rigpix database large picture of the Yaesu FT-897 -
PE1OPM review the yaesu FT-897 -
Eham users review of the Yaesu FT-897 -
Programming interface schematics for Yaesu FT-897D programming interface, Yaesu 4 pin plug PDF User Manual for Yaesu FT-897D (FT 897 D FT897D) -
Interconnecting the YAesu FT-897 or 897D -
Yaesu CAT Cable for FT-817 857 897 -
FT857 and FT897 Interface PCB and schematic -
Using the FT897 with DRM, in german -
Post with opinions on the Yaesu FT-897 -
An article (in Finnish) on LiPos in the FT-897 ad alternative to FNB-78 published in Radioamatoori 12/2011 -
How to setup and install custom filters, usually inrad, into Yaesu FT 857 and FT 897 transceivers