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Yaesu FT-897D User Manual

Yaesu FT-897D
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HF/VHF/UHF
ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER
FT-897D
Operating Manual
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Table of Contents

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Yaesu FT-897D Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product typePortable CB radio
Product colorBlack
Housing material-
Input voltage13.8 V
Output power100 W
AM band range6 - 20 kHz
FM band range15 - 30 MHz
Frequency range0.1 - 470 MHz
Channels quantity200 channels
Compatible productsFC-40 Antenna FC-30 Automatic Antenna Tuner Collins CW Filter 500 Hz, 7-pole Collins SSB Filter 2.3 kHz, 10-pole MD-100A8X\\tDesktop Microphone CD-24\\tCharge Adapter
Microphone includedYes
Display typeLCD
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth262 mm
Width200 mm
Height80 mm

Summary

Specifications

Installation

Power Connections

Procedures for connecting various power sources to the transceiver.

External DC Power Operation

Specifics for connecting and operating with an external DC power source.

Mobile Installation Tips

Advice for optimal mobile installation and DC power connection.

Installation (continued)

Power Connections (continued)

Instructions for installing and operating the optional battery pack.

AC Input Voltage Selection

Procedure for selecting AC input voltage for USA users.

Front Panel Control & Switches

Front Panel Control & Switches (continued)

Operation

Operation (continued)

Receiver Accessories

Receiver Accessories (continued)

Transmitter Operation

SSB/AM Transmission Setup

Basic setup and operation for SSB and AM transmission modes.

VOX Operation

How to use the VOX system for hands-free transmit/receive switching.

Transmitter Operation (continued)

SSB/AM Transmission (continued)

How to use the AF Speech Processor to increase average power output.

CW Transmission

Procedures for CW transmission using various keying methods.

CW Transmission (continued)

How to use the built-in electronic keyer for CW generation.

FM Transmission

Setup and operation for FM transmission.

FM Transmission (continued)

Using the ARTS system for range communication status.

Digital Mode Operation (SSB-Based AFSK)

Overview of digital mode capabilities using AFSK.

Digital Mode Operation (SSB-Based AFSK) (continued)

Setup for PSK31 communication using USB or LSB injection.

WeatherFax Monitoring

How to monitor HF WeatherFax broadcasts.

Active-Tuning Antenna System (ATAS-100/-120) Operation

Operation of the ATAS-100/-120 active-tuning antenna system.

Active-Tuning Antenna System (ATAS-100/-120) Operation (continued)

Tips for deriving best performance from the ATAS system.

FC-30 Automatic Antenna Tuner Operation

Operation of the optional FC-30 automatic antenna tuner.

DSP Microphone Equalizer

How to adjust the audio stage frequency response with DSP.

Using Straight Key/External Keying Device

Connecting and operating with straight keys or computer keying.

Basic FM Setup/Operation

Steps for basic FM transmission setup and microphone gain adjustment.

DCS Search Scanning

How to scan for an unknown DCS code.

ARTS Alert Beep Options

Customizing alert beep modes for ARTS operation.

RTTY (Radio TeleType) Operation

Setup and operation for RTTY communication.

"User" Defined Digital Modes

Using USER modes for custom digital operations like SSTV, Fax.

Time-Out Timer

How to activate and set the Time-Out Timer to prevent long transmissions.

Manual Tuning

Procedure for manual tuning of the ATAS antenna for optimal SWR.

Grounding Requirements

Importance of good mechanical and RF ground connection for ATAS.

Antenna Tuner Memory System

How the FC-30 stores and uses impedance matching data.

VOX Operation Details

Details on adjusting VOX Gain and Hang-Time.

Repeater Operation

How to configure and use the repeater function.

Split Tone Operation

How to configure split tone operation for CTCSS/DCS.

CW Identifier Setup

How to program the CW identifier for automatic transmission.

Packet (1200/9600 bps FM) Operation

Setup for packet communication using FM.

Split Frequency Operation

How to perform split frequency operation for DX and repeater work.

ATAS Tuning Procedure

Steps for resolving situations where the ATAS antenna has trouble tuning.

External Wattmeters Use

Using external wattmeters with the ATAS system.

Operation on 30/17/12 Meters

Notes on operating the ATAS system on non-specified bands.

Memory Operation

Memory Operation (continued)

Scanning Operation

Scanning Operation (continued)

Menu Operation

Menu Operation (continued)

CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) Operation

CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) Operation (continued)

Power-On Microprocessor Reset Procedures / Cloning

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