TA-0311: Yaesu FT-897 vs FT-897D : HF, 50, VHF, UHF Multimode

Lets see if we can find out what type it is and play with it.
Docs,Specs and Mods: www.tonyplaza.nl/download/YT0...
Some items i used:
897tcxo go.tonyalbus.com/897tcxo
CATprog go.tonyalbus.com/CATprog
CATdispl go.tonyalbus.com/CATdispl
CATdisplLux go.tonyalbus.com/CATdosplLux
CATbt go.tonyalbus.com/CATbt
CATplug go.tonyalbus.com/CATplug
CATcable go.tonyalbus.com/CATcable
PWRcable go.tonyalbus.com/PowerCableYaesu
Jetfon_35Amp go.tonyalbus.com/Jetfon35a
#FT897 #FT897D #YAESU

[@M5AXA]

Hi Tony, Very interesting video for me that was. I have the smaller brother to the FT897 that being the FT857 and like the FT897 the FT857 also comes as a FT857 and FT857D. The tcxo you refer to also fits the FT857 too, so I will be interesting to see how you get on with that, In fact all those accessories and displays appear compatible with my 857 so it will be very interesting so see how you get on with the accessories too.

[@TonyAlbus]

Thank you Ian, Your FT857 looked very nice.. its just a bit more compact, i liked that. Yes let's see what the TCXO and Ext.Meter will do.

[@agvr5653]

I was missing you video and review, my friend !! Nice and knowledgeable review, I enjoyed it a lot !

[@TonyAlbus]

Hallo Andrea, it has been a while, welcome back and i hope you are good!

[@latymz]

Just picked up one today. It had all the whistles and bells. Power supply, 4 batteries, voice card, AT tuner, meter, all manuals and storm case. Could hardly believe my eyes. Can’t wait to get my license.

[@TonyAlbus]

Gteat catch! nice radio, you will have fun!

[@KX4UL]

Excellent look at the differences in these two radios! I am an FT-897, FT-897D fan... now subbed!

[@TonyAlbus]

Thank you! also 857 and 891, 817 coming :)

[@KX4UL]

@@TonyAlbus I'll be looking forward to them...thanks!

[@fm71450]

Mr. Albus, thank you for this video. I just bought (2024/03) a FT-897DM (?). I am happy to have this “shack in a box”. The manual I received was in Japanese language - sadly I cannot read it. The menu is not my favorite - but - that is personal. It transmits voice and CW well - And receive is good, too. All the best, KQ4IXD

[@TonyAlbus]

Thank you!.. that is a great catch! it is a very nice radio. on the website of yaesu you can still find the manuals also english. enjoy! 73 Tony PE1ONS

[@sausagehider]

Just going through your past videos so a little late commenting. I have the FT-897D model, well thanks to your video I confirmed the serial number to be 2005 so hope its a D. My power button is purple though, however it is a weak purple so can look an off-colour grey in dimmer light. Thanks for another great video, very informative.

[@TonyAlbus]

Thanks! yes was interesting to make also.. there was so much half but good information around, i thought lets combine all.

[@roberttraylor1392]

awesome what amtennas do you use

[@janwansink]

Ver nice video Tony, more please Jan

[@TonyAlbus]

Thanks Jan!

[@PA0JAX2747]

weer een mooie video tony ,groetjes pa0jax

[@TonyAlbus]

Dank je Jaap

[@IZ0MTW]

Hi! Thanks for this video. Watching I’ve noticed that the D version has the 3 crystal filters already with the kind of dust on the outer case. I’m talking about those three black filters next to the murata filter. That is a sign they’re failing and is just a matter of time until that radio will quit working. I suggest you to order those three filters too and replace em. Perhaps you could also make a video on it. 73s

[@TonyAlbus]

Thank you, that is some good infomartion, maybe i will indeed, i am warned... Thanks!

[@gertjandembele6583]

Geweldige video weer zoals vanouds ik heb zelf ook de D versie ben er zeer blij mee en gebruik het samen me de time wave 9

[@TonyAlbus]

Dank je Gertjan.. moest even zoeken naar de timewave, maar super combo lijkt me...gaaf kassie

[@gertjandembele6583]

@@TonyAlbus zeker de time wave 9 haalt bijna alle noise weg bij me en heb daar door een super ontvangst een echter aanrader. Staat nu een een te koop op MP voor maar €75

[@yv6eda]

Great video Tony, thanks! I love my FT-897! I think it's no "D". I want to used for digital (Winlink) but I have to learn how to setup the ALC. Jorge VE3EAD

[@TonyAlbus]

Hi Jorge, Yes great radio, here in the same process still need to start looking in to those digital modes .. 73

[@klaas-janrozema5396]

In my ft 817nd I had an oscillator board like in your non d. The tcxo option is the same board you have in your d version. Rumor has it that the clone tcxo has more phase noise than the factory one. Curious if you can measure a significant difference.

[@TonyAlbus]

Thanks, yes i will try that when i receive my TCXO

[@alunroberts1439]

The FT897 and the FT897D have small differences on the PCB. Also the outputs are different numbers. The FT897D has the oscillator PCB fitted. All the rest is the same.

[@TonyAlbus]

Thanks and in the video you find a few more.

[@andrewfoster1316]

hi tony great video, i have a yaesu ft897d had it 12 years never had an issue with it in all that time. great raadios mine was from a silent key sale and the guy used it on cw only with 25 watts no more it was in box and mic had never been out the box. i feel i need another so i can have hf and 2 meters ssb running at same time.

[@TonyAlbus]

Thanks Andrew! Great catch.. also nice the radio found a new home. 73

[@user-ew4yk8pv6c]

I have a question. if I use ft-897 mic with ft-897D, so does it work.?

[@TonyAlbus]

yes it will

[@LockdownElectronics]

Nice radios :)

[@TonyAlbus]

Thanks Bill!

[@RTBNL]

Ik ga de video van het weekend even in z’n geheel kijken maar ik ben benieuwd naar het vermogen op 70cm. Dat schijnt bij diverse exemplaren laag uit te vallen. Mijn 897D gooit boven in de band krap 10 watt.

[@TonyAlbus]

Dank jem veel kijk plezier, ik doe inderdaat die test.

[@mikemcdonald5147]

I have the 897d and love mine. I will never sell it.

[@TonyAlbus]

Yes very very nice trx!

[@duranfan70]

Hello Tony, tnx for the video,👍 so it in English 😔and English is more difficult for an om like me 😬

[@TonyAlbus]

Thanks! .. yes for me too, thank you for watching!

[@sergatmel8242]

👍

[@TonyAlbus]

Thanks!

[@user-cy6jd5lq1p]

Hello, the RX frequency is accurate, what if it is TX?

[@TonyAlbus]

Hi, i am nore sure about your question, but i usualy test the TRX on my Marconi which is connected to GPSDO

[@gb7702]

Very interesting I've just discovered my yaesu is a D version I thought it was a non D. Serial number starts at 7 and everything looked exactly as you D version except mine has M2 on those places you said m9 and m6 board had V2. Can anyone please give me the best settings for TX audio please as I've struggled to get good TX audio. Thanks in advance

[@TonyAlbus]

Great!

[@gb7702]

@@TonyAlbus hi could you please tell me what TX audio settings you have as I get poor audio quality reports. Thanks

[@TonyAlbus]

@@gb7702 You can start with a factory reset and then take the microphone apart, clean and align the hole to the electretmic. i don't have the values at hand right now, but i am sure you can find that on forums or facebook groups. i can look later if i can put a link in the video description

[@gb7702]

@@TonyAlbus thanks yes did that reset and is a new mic. I will see how it goes

[@Alicatt1]

I have a FT897D form 2007 the power button is blue

[@TonyAlbus]

Thank you! so the blue button is real, not a fake picture... good to know!

[@Alicatt1]

@@TonyAlbus i.imgur.com/plP2yNb.jpg front of mine. Inside the board is marked with a 7 i.imgur.com/ICjtakM.jpg The crystal filter has 14 and an F on it, i.imgur.com/SoJDOhH.jpg The batteries i.imgur.com/W80zbZl.jpg Back panel i.imgur.com/D8Omian.jpg

[@garys.7846]

I have a FT897D from 2008 the power button is gray.

[@TonyAlbus]

@@garys.7846 Thanks, nice to know.

[@zdzisiek1979]

🙂👍

[@TonyAlbus]

Thank you!

[@mesutbayraktar3349]

⚘⚘⚘👍

[@TonyAlbus]

thank youL

[@19TC504]

hey,ik ben een nieuwe subsriber doe je ook cb? aangezien ik geen ham ben :P hoop je een keer te spreken op de radio

[@TonyAlbus]

Bedankt! .. ik heb wel een setje staan maar ik gebruik het iet veel. ja ik heb wel een paar filmpjes CB , ik denk dat er zelfs een klein eplaylisy is met CB

[@19TC504]

@@TonyAlbus ik heb wel portotjes hoor ik heb voornamelijk baofeng en quansheng