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The Yaesu FT-897D is a mobile HF/VHF/UHF transceiver. It covers 0.1-56 / 76-108 / 118-164 / 420-470 MHz receive and 10-160m + WARC + 60m / 6m / 2m / 70cm transmit frequencies. The FT-897D features a Double-Conversion Superheterodyne receiver system for SSB/CW/AM/FM and Superheterodyne for W-FM. It has a frequency stability of ±0.5 ppm/1 hour @25 °C, after warmup. Tuning steps are 10 Hz for CW/SSB and 0.1 kHz for AM/FM/W-FM. The RF output is FM/SSB/CW: 100/100/50/20 W and AM: 25/25/12.5/5 W. The radio has 2.5 W audio output, 200 memory channels in 1 bank, and weighs 3.9 kg (w/o Ni-MH battery, antenna, Microphone). Dimensions are 80 × 200 × 262 mm. It features 9K6 packet ready, DSP, DCS, CTCSS, ARTS & RS-232, beacon function, and a TXCO.

General characteristics

HAM bands
160m  80m  40m  30m (WARC)  20m  17m (WARC)  15m  12m (WARC)  6m  10m 
Frequency stability
±0.5 ppm/1 hour @25 °C, after warmup
Tuning steps
CW/SSB: 10 Hz, AM/FM/W-FM: 0.1 kHz
Memories
200 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
0.1-56 / 76-108 / 118-164 / 420-470 MHz
Modulations
AM   FM   W-FM   CW   USB   LSB  
Sensitivity
SSB/CW (10 dB S/N): 0.2 µV (1.8-30 MHz), 0.125 µV (50-440 MHz)
AM (10 dB S/N): 32 µV (0.1-1.8 MHz), 2 µV (1.8-28 MHz), 1 µV (50-54 MHz)
FM (12 dB SINAD): 0.5 µV (28-30 MHz), 0.2 µV (50-440 MHz)
Selectivity
SSB/CW: 2.2 kHz (-6 dB), 4.5 kHz (-60 dB)
AM: 6 kHz (-6 dB), 20 kHz (-60 dB)
FM: 15 kHz (-6 dB), 30 kHz (-60 dB)
N-FM: 9 kHz (-6 dB), 25 kHz (-60 dB)
Optional filters will increase selectivity
Filters
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Receiver system
Double-Conversion Superheterodyne (SSB/CW/AM/FM) Superheterodyne (W-FM)
IF-frequencies
1st: 68.33 MHz (SSB/CW/AM/FM); 10.7 MHz (WFM)
2nd: 455 kHz
Image rejection
70 dB (HF/6 m), 60 dB (2/70 cm)
Audio output
2.5 W (@4 Ohms, 10% THD or less)

Transmitter

TX-range
10-160m + WARC + 60m / 6m / 2m / 70cm
Modulations
AM   FM   CW   USB   LSB  
RF-output
FM/SSB/CW: 100/100/50/20 W, AM: 25/25/12.5/5 W

Connections

Antenna
SO-239
Impedance
50 Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
13.8V DC ±15%, optional FNB-78 13.2 V Ni-MH Battery Pack
Current drain RX
0.6-1 A
TX
Max 22 A

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
200 × 80 × 262 mm (7.87 × 3.15 × 10.31 in)
Weight
3.90 kg (8.6 lbs) w/o Ni-MH battery, antenna, Microphone
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 2004 and 200x in Japan

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
9K6 packet ready. DSP, DCS, CTCSS, ARTS & RS-232. Beacon function
TXCO is included in this updated version.
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
4367
MPN
YAESU-FT-000897D

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Yaesu FT-897D Operation Manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
Yaesu FT-897 New Product Flyer PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
 
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Reviews & stories

Rating Title Submitted
Great little rig. 15 years ago by g8wwd

New and second-hand prices

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Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Yaesu FT-897D is around:

  • EUR 52.00 ~ EUR 173.00
  • USD 497.00 ~ USD 450.00
  • GBP 63.00

Price History Chart

These estimates are based on the following prices:

Year Historic price Condition Submitted by
2023 USD 500.00 Used / Mint Bradley A Barrone
2022 USD 849.00 Used / Good J R
2022 USD 849.00 New / Good J R
2020 USD 500.00 Used / Mint Bradley A Barrone
2019 USD 800.00 Used / Mint KI5DZL

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