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Yaesu FT-897 Operating Manual

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HF/VHF/UHF
ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER
FT-897
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

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ................1 Digital Mode Operation ............36 Specifications ................2 RTTY (Radio Tele Type) Operation ......36 Accessories & Options ............3 PSK31 Operation ............37 Installation ................4 Packet (1200/9600 bps FM) Operation ....... 37 Power connections ..............4 WeatherFax Monitoring ............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    VHF/UHF bands. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter include Dual VFOs; Split-Frequency operation; Digital Sig- bands plus the 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm bands, the FT-897 in- nal Processing (Bandpass Filtering, Noise Reduction, Notch, cludes operation on the SSB, CW, AM, FM, and Digital and Microphone Equalizer);...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    FM-N: 9 kHz/25 kHz z/2.0 kHz AF Output: 2.5 W (@4 Ohms, 10% THD or less) AF Output Impedance: 4-16 Ohms Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within the amateur bands only. FT-897 O Page 2 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 5: Accessories & Options

    External Automatic Antenna Tuner ATAS-120 Active-Tuning Antenna System ATBK-100 VHF/UHF Antenna Base/Counterpoise Kit MMB-80 Mounting Braket VL-1000 Solid-State Linear Amplifier MD-200 Desktop Microphone MH-36 DTMF Microphone CT-62 CAT Interface Cable CT-39A Packet Cable CT-58 BAND DATA Cable FT-897 O Page 3 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 6: Installation

    OWER ONNECTIONS The FT-897 is designed use from (1) an external DC power source, (2) internal battery (requires optional FNB-78 Ni-MH battery pack), or (3) AC power source (requires optional FP-30 Internal AC Power Supply). External DC power source operation Ì...

  • Page 7: Ac Power Source Operation

    (Figure 1 and 2). for a long time, disconnect the AC plug from the AC 3. Attach the FP-30 to the bottom of the FT-897, then af- wall outlet. fix it in place with the six screws removed in the above steps (Figure 3).

  • Page 8: Internal Battery Operation

    Charging The optional FNB-78 Ni-MH Battery Pack provides 13.2 Volts of DC power for your FT-897, with a maximum ca- Charging of the FNB-78 requires the use of the optional pacity of 4500 mAh (you may install the two FNB-78 into CD-24 Charge Adapter.

  • Page 9: Grounding

    Bonding the rear panel Ground Amplifier Supply lug of the FT-897 transceiver to the vehicle or vessel’s ground system should clear up any such difficulties. Vertex Standard does not recommend the use of “on glass” "Daisy Chain"...

  • Page 10: Antenna Considerations

    When installing a “balanced” antenna such as a Yagi or di- communications. The FT-897 is designed for use with any pole, remember that the FT-897 is designed for use with an antenna system providing a 50 Ω resistive impedance at the (unbalanced) coaxial feedline.

  • Page 11: Rf Field Exposure

    430 MHz directional arrays. The 20 Watt power output sup- adequate ventilation around the cabinet of the FT-897. The plied by the FT-897, combined with the directivity of a beam cooling system of the transceiver must be free to draw cool...

  • Page 12: Linear Amplifire Interfacing

    The ring connection of the ACC jack, when AC voltages of any magnitude. closed to ground, places the FT-897 into the transmit mode, and sends a steady CW carrier, for amplifier (or antenna Most amplifier control relay systems require only low tuner) adjustment purposes.

  • Page 13: Cw Key/Keyer Connections

    “positive” keying, not “nega- tive” or “grid block” keying. The “key-up” voltage of the FT-897 is +5V, and the “key-down” current is only about 1 For CW automated keying using a personal computer, with...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Control & Switches

    (a small “running CH knob to adjust the center frequency of the IF filter’s man” icon will be observed in the bottom right-hand passband response. corner of the LCD). FT-897 O Page 12 PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 15 : IF SHIFT Active : Clarifier Active Meter Status S meter : PO meter : Key Lock “ON” Multi Function Key Status : Modulation Meter / : Fast Tuning Step : SWR Meter : ALC Meter FT-897 O Page 13 PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 16 Press the [ C ]( VOX ) key enable the VOX (voice-operated transmitter switching system) in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. Press and hold in the [ C ]( VOX ) key for one second to recall Menu Mode No-088 [ VOX GAIN ] (for setting the VOX gain level). FT-897 O Page 14 PERATING...
  • Page 17 Press the [ C ]( STEP ) key to select the channel steps for Spectrum Scope Monitor. Press and hold in the [ C ]( STEP ) key for one second to activate the MAX HOLD feature, which will display and hold the peak signal strength level for each channel. FT-897 O Page 15 PERATING...
  • Page 18 The ATT feature does not function on 144/430 MHz. [ C ] Key: NAR Press the [ C ]( NAR ) key to select the low-deviation mode required for HF FM operation on 29 MHz. FT-897 O Page 16 PERATING...
  • Page 19 Press the [ C ]( ATC ) key to activate a 1750-Hz burst tone for 2 seconds when pressing the PTT switch while the channel is clear. You may program the configuration of this key by the Menu Mode No-067 [ PG C ] . FT-897 O Page 17 PERATING...

  • Page 20: Rear Panel Connectors

    VDC. For base station operation, the optional FP-30 The “TX Request” connection, when shorted to ground, puts the FT-897 into the transmit mode, and sends out a External AC power supply may be attached to the bot- tom of the transceiver and connect the output pigtail of steady CW carrier, for linear amplifier or manual an- the FP-30 to this jack.

  • Page 21: Top & Bottom Panel Connectors

    Selects the battery pack to be used, when you have in- This 3.5-mm 2-pin jack is used for connection to an ana- stalled two optional FNB-78 Ni-MH battery packs into log meter (not produced by Vertex Standard). the FT-897. Please refer to the MENU No-060 and No-061. SIGNAL FT-897 O...

  • Page 22: Operation

    14 MHz 5 MHz 15 MHz turn on the MAIN switch on the FP-30 before turning on the POWER switch on the FT-897. When shut- 3.5 MHz 18 MHz BAND ting down, please turn off the POWER switch on the FT- 897 before turning off the MAIN switch on the FP-30.

  • Page 23: Mode Selection

    The SQL/RF Gain control is configured differently, depend- among the eight settings for the operating modes, respec- ing on the country to which the FT-897 has been exported. tively. In the U.S. version, the default function of this control is “RF Gain.”...

  • Page 24: Setting The Operating Frequency

    HANGING THE PEED 082 [ SSB STEP ] for SSB/CW/Digital. See pages 54, 57, By default, the FT-897 begins operation in the “fine tun- and 59 for details. ing” mode for the main tuning dial. However, a faster tuning If you press the MEM/VFO CH knob momentarily, then...

  • Page 25: Receiver Accessories

    2) You may change the knob that controls the Clarifier offset from the DIAL to the MEM/VFO CH knob via Menu Mode No-021 [ CLAR DIAL SEL ] . FT-897 O Page 23 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 26: If Shift

    LSB mode) or No-017 [ CAR USB R ] (for USB mode). This allows you to set up a higher or lower listening pitch, if you prefer such as compared to the default passband response. See page 55. FT-897 O Page 24 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 27: Noise Blanker

    4. Press the [ C ]( DBF ) key once more to disable the DSP Bandpass Filter. 100 Hz~1000 Hz 1000 Hz~6000 Hz FT-897 O Page 25 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 28: Dsp Cw Peaking Filter

    3. Press the [ B ]( DNF ) key once more to turn the Notch Filter off. Do not activate this filter in the CW mode, as incoming CW signals will be notched out of the audio passband! FT-897 O Page 26 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 29: Am/Fm Tuning Dial Operation

    Just press and hold in the POWER switch for one second to turn the transceiver back on after an APO shutdown, as usual. The APO feature will be disabled while using the Beacon or ARTS features, even if the APO feature is set to "ON." FT-897 O Page 27 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 30: Transmitter Operation

    The delay time for return to the receive mode is set independently on CW and voice modes; for CW, use Menu Mode No-024 [CW DELAY] (see next chapter). FT-897 O Page 28 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 31: Af Speech Processor Operation

    Excessive advancement of the Compression Level may lead to distortion. Each operator’s voice pattern is different, so try several settings to find the one which is best for your voice. FT-897 O Page 29 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 32: Cw Transmission

    • Press and hold in the [ F ] key for one second to enter operation. the Menu mode. 8. The FT-897 also has a “CW SPOT” feature, utilizing • Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to Menu Mode No- the sidetone. Because the sidetone is a representation of 024 [ CW DELAY ] .

  • Page 33: Using The Built-In Electronic Keyer

    • Rotate the DIAL knob to select the new setting. • When done, press and hold in the [ F ] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. FT-897 O Page 31 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 34: Fm Transmission

    One press of the [ A ]( TON ) key will acti- vate the CTCSS tone encoder. In this situation, you will observe the “TEN” indicator on the display. If FT-897 O Page 32 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 35: Tone Search Scanning

    If your local repeaters need a 1750-Hz burst tone for access (typically in Europe), press and hold in the front panel’s [ HOME ] key to trans- mit the burst tone (FM mode only). FT-897 O Page 33 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 36: Dcs Operation

    Split Tone Operation Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, The FT-897 can be configured in a “Split Tone” configura- or DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system that is tion via the Menu mode.

  • Page 37: Arts Operation

    2. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired ARTS™ Beep mode (see above). 3. When you have made your selection, press and hold the [ F ] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. FT-897 O Page 35 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 38: Digital Mode Operation

    “dots” of ALC indication should be observed. If not, new setting and exit. rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the AFSK level within the FT-897 for seven to eight dots of indication on the Use this technique to set up any digital mode. ALC meter.

  • Page 39: Psk31 Operation

    Packet (1200/9600 bps FM) Operation Two dedicated PSK31 modes are available, one each for The FT-897 is designed for operation on either 1200 bps or USB-side and LSB-side injection. For BPSK work, the in- 9600 bps packet, and setup is similar to that described pre- jection does not matter, but for QPSK the two working sta- viously for SSB-based modes.

  • Page 40: Weatherfax Monitoring

    PERATION Monitoring of HF WeatherFax broadcasts is easily accom- This transceiver provides convenient split-frequency opera- plished using the FT-897. tion, using the VFO-A and VFO-B, for DX working and other operating situations requiring unique split frequency Before proceeding, be certain that the WeatherFax demodu- pairs.

  • Page 41: Active-Tuning Antenna System (Atas-100/-120) Operation

    [ B ]( DOWN ) key (to lower the antenna). 120 on all bands). Or make the setting “ATAS(HF&50),” While you hold in one of these keys, the FT-897 will gener- if you are using the ATAS-100/-120 on 7 ~ 50 MHz,...

  • Page 42: Atas-100/-120 Operating Tips

    (this may take up to one minute). There- after, the transmitter will be engaged, and the ATAS-100/- 120 will be automatically adjusted for best SWR. The “TUNE” icon will then disappear from the LCD, and you will be ready for operation. FT-897 O Page 40 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 43: Automatic Antenna Tuner Operation

    5. Set up the FC-30 and FT-897 per the illustration, then space with matching data on seldom-used frequencies. turn on the transceiver’s power again. Do not set up...

  • Page 44: Memory Operation

    In step 6 above, pressing the PTT switch does not activate the transmitter. It simply sends a signal to the microprocessor that an indepen- dent Transmit frequency is being stored on the same chan- nel as a previously-stored Receive frequency. FT-897 O Page 42 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 45: Memory Channel Recall

    M-101 ~ M-120 Mf-01 ~ Mf-20 M-121 ~ M-140 Mg-01 ~ Mg-20 M-141 ~ M-160 Mh-01 ~ Mh-20 M-161 ~ M-180 Mi-01 ~ Mi-20 M-181 ~ M-200 Mj-01 ~ Mj-20 M-P1L ~ M-P5U Mk-1L ~ Mk-5U FT-897 O Page 43 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 46: Memory Operation On "Home" Channel Memories

    “HOME” indication will appear on the display. [C](TAG) key for one second. 2. Press the HOME key once more to return to the previ- ously-used frequency (either a VFO frequency or a memory channel). FT-897 O Page 44 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 47: Spectrum Scope Monitor

    [ C ] key for one second to enable the “Meter peak hold” feature. 5. To disable the Spectrum Scope, press the [ A ]( SCOP ) key once more. The receiver’s audio output and S-meter are dis- abled when using the Spectrum Scope. FT-897 O Page 45 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 48: Scanning Operation

    Scanning Operation BUSY: In this mode, the scanner will halt until the other In order for the FT-897 to scan automatically, the Squelch station’s transmission ceases (at which point the must be set so that the background noise is silenced, be- squelch will close).

  • Page 49: Scan Skip Programming (Memory Mode Only)

    Memory Channel “M-001.” the memory channel number will change to become a 2. Set the FT-897 for operation on another memory chan- “dot;” this shows that this channel now is not included nel, or on a VFO frequency.

  • Page 50: Programmable Memory Scan (Pms) Operation

    8. Press the [ C ]( PMS ) key momentarily. Tuning and scan- ning are now limited to the 144.30 - 148.00 MHz range until you press the V/M key to return to memory or VFO operation. FT-897 O Page 48 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 51: Miscellaneous Settings

    MERGENCY RAINING EATURE : 5167.5 kHz REQUENCY The FT-897 provides a CW Training feature, which sends random Morse Code five-character groups via the sidetone U.S. V ERSION (heard in the speaker), so you can improve your CW profi- Section 97.401(d) of the regulations governing amateur ra- ciency whether or not the bands are open.

  • Page 52: Beacon Feature

    EATURE The FT-897’s unique “Beacon” feature allow you to set up the transceiver to send a repetitive message. For example, on a DX- pedition, the FT-897 beacon might be activated on a 50 MHz frequency, to alert DXers as to possible band openings.

  • Page 53: Display Customization

    ISPLAY USTOMIZATION Display Lamp Mode Display Color The FT-897 illumination lamp has four options for activa- The LCD color may be changed using the Menu Mode for tion of the illumination. different operating status conditions. For example, the dis- play may be configured to show a different color accord-ing...

  • Page 54: Menu Operation

    038 DIG MODE Selects the mode and sideband in the DIG (Digital) mode. PSK31-U/USER-L/USER-U Defines the carrier frequency offset during DIG (USER-L or USER- 039 DIG SHIFT –3000 ~ +3000 Hz 0 Hz U) mode operation. FT-897 O Page 52 PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 55 090 XVTR B FREQ Enables/disables/selects the antenna port to be used for 091 XVTR SEL OFF/X VTR A/X VTR B Transverter operation. 1: Depends Mon transceiver version. 2: Depends on operating band and transceiver version. FT-897 O Page 53 PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 56 MENU MODE No- 014 [ BEEP VOL ] Function: Selects the beep volume level. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default: 50 Press the [ B ] key to monitor the level during adjustment. FT-897 O Page 54 PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 57 “50 (42) wpm,” as the delay will make it impossible to trans- station for a CW QSO without having to change your mit. FT-897’s Mode selection, if Menu #022 is set to “On.” MENU MODE No•023 [ CW BFO ] MENU MODE No- 029 [ CW SIDE TONE ] Function: Sets the CW carrier oscillator injection side on Function: Setting of the CW sidetone volume level.
  • Page 58 Function: Defines the displayed frequency offset during Function: Setting of the display contrast level. DIG (USER-L or USER-U) mode operation. Available Values: 1 ~ 13 Available Values: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz Default: 5 Default: 0 Hz FT-897 O Page 56 PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 59 The data will now have been copied to the current VFO, rejection will usually be obtained with a setting of between although the original HOME contents will remain intact on 2130 and 2770 Hz. the previously-stored HOME channel. FT-897 O Page 57 PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 60 [ F ] key for one second to save the A/N (Alpha-Numeric) name entry and exit to normal operation. 8. During Memory operation, press the [ F ] key momen- FT-897 O Page 58 PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 61 Available Values: 1 ~ 10 (sec) MENU MODE No •070 [ PG P2 ] Default: 5 Not available at this time. MENU MODE No•079 [ SPLIT TONE ] Function: Enables/disables split CTCSS/DCS cording. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF FT-897 O Page 59 PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 62 089 [ XVTR A FREQ ] . tional ATAS-100/-120 on the all amateur X VTR B: Activates the second transverter operation display. bands which enable to the FT-897 trans- The display frequency may be set via MENU No- 090 [ XVTR B FREQ ] .

  • Page 63: Cat (Computer Aided Transceiver) Operation

    The Optional CAT Interface Cable CT-62 is a connection start bit, 8 data bits, no parity bit, and two stop bits. cable for the FT-897 and your computer. The CT-62 has a built-in level converter, allowing direct connection from the...
  • Page 64 0: Discriminator is Centered 1: Discriminator is Off-Center SSB/CW/AM mode:0 CTCSS/DCS Code 0: CTCSS/DCS Code is Matched 1: CTCSS/DCS Code is Un-Matched CTCSS/DCS OFF:0 Squelch Status 0: Squelch "OFF" (Signal present) 1: Squelch "ON" (No signal) FT-897 O Page 62 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 65: Power-On Microprocessor Reset Procedures

    “destination” radio off. Now turn the “source” radio off. 7. Remove the clone cable. Channel and operating data for both radios are now identical. They both may be turned on now for normal operation. FT-897 O Page 63 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 66: Installation Optional Accessories

    “FIL-1” slot. Press the [ C ] (2.3 or 500) key (in Multi Function Row the transceiver, when operating the FT-897 with a DC power supply or optional FP-30 AC power supply.

  • Page 67: Optional High Stability Reference Oscillator Tcxo-9

    DC cable from the INPUT jack on the rear panel UNIT from the board, then position the TCXO-9 so that of the transceiver, when operating the FT-897 with a its connectors are aligned with the mounting pins on the DC power supply or optional FP-30 AC power supply.

  • Page 68: External Automatic Antenna Tuner "Fc-30

    3. Remove the four rubber lugs and their four screws (Fig- ure 2), then position mounting plates “B” and “C” so that their holes align with those on the FT-897, and se- cure using the supplied screws (Figure 3). 4. To install the FC-30, position the FC-30 so that the mounting plate “A”...

  • Page 69: Appendix

    ATELLITE PERATION Press the [ F ] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO Although the FT-897 is not capable of “full duplex” opera- tion (simultaneous transmission and reception), its flexible CH knob one click counter-clockwise to re-select Multi Function Row “a” [A/B, A=B, SPL]. Press the [ A ]( A/B ) key memory system is ideal for configuring a set of memories for LEO satellite work.
  • Page 70 OTES FT-897 O Page 68 PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 71 1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEX STANDARD could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. 2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 72 Copyright 2003 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d No portion of this manual may be reproduced without t h e p e r m i s s i o n o f VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

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