Jun 9, 2014 · CQ Ohm is reporting that production of the popular Yaesu FT-897D/DM/DS transceivers is to cease They say there no immediate plans for a successor model. The CQ …

Jul 6, 2017 · I did not test digital modes yet because messed with USB driven CAT... and issues with drivers on my Surface Pro under Windows 10, but shall be similar to work as with my old …

Nov 14, 2024 · I would love to see a new FT-857D or an FT-897D I'm still enjoying my FT-818nd - still my favorite grab and go rig. excited for the new FTX-1F for an update to my old FT-817/8 …

Aug 19, 2017 · I've had a lot of radios and most of them were Yaesu, Currently I have 4 HF transceivers in the ham shack, the FT-950, FT-897D, FT-847 and FT-991A. As a retired …

Mar 16, 2023 · I have owned a FT-897 in years past and now I have FT-897D model and enjoy it. I always wanted a 817, I just never pulled the trigger on one until the FT-818 model was …

May 28, 2010 · In fact, I think the FT-897D menu system is clearer, although with the IC-7000, the common menu items are easier to get to (once you know how). With the FT-897D and MH-59 …

Nov 14, 2024 · the old all mode radios were a lot of fun on the V/UHF bands , my buddies and I used to experiment especially on 2 meters running slow and fast scan TV with old Signalink …

Mar 11, 2023 · I have owned a FT-897 in years past and now I have FT-897D model and enjoy it. I always wanted a 817, I just never pulled the trigger on one until the FT-818 model was …

Apr 10, 2020 · Were I doing QRP more than once or twice a year now I would probably buy one. After all, my home rig was a Yaesu FT-897D and my QRP rig an FT-817nd. This IC-705 would …

Dec 13, 2020 · Had one, sold it to purchase an FT-897D. Missed it for portable operating so I bought another one. The audio is great, the ratio of physical size to power output is one of my …