New FT-897 All Mode Transceiver
- HF-50MHz (100W), 144MHz (50W), 430MHz (20W) base station transceiver
- 200w x 80h x 230d
- Collins mechanical filters, SSB 2.3 kHz, CW 500 Hz
- built-in DSP
- “suitable for outdoor use” (That seems to mean it has a handle on the side. And it runs on 12 VDC. :-)
- big backlit LCD
They were showing “serial number 00001” and gauging reaction. They claim not to have finalized specification, price, or delivery date.
Club 817
The FT-817 was nicely displayed at the booth, with an emphasis on accessories. Yaesu was showing the SuperAntennas MP-1, Diamond RHM5, and AN-817. A wall display of Club 817 members showed some of their packaging, power, and antenna ideas.
New FT-897 All Mode Transceiver - HF-50MHz (100W), 144MHz (50W), 430MHz (20W) with DSP and Collins mechanical filters
FT-897 front panel view
FT-897 side view showing handle
FT-897 rear panel
Yaesu display
FT-817 owners were encouraged to bring their rigs to the Ham Fair and work the JO1ZYH/1 club station on 50/144/430 SSB.
Yaesu is labeling 3 portable antennas for the 817 crowd, the MP-1, RHM5, and AN-817.
The FT-897 prototype in a "space tent", flanked by FT-817 toting grays.
The FT-817 is everywhere!
Featuring the new silver version of the VX-5 HT.
Yaesu booth
Yaesu equipment showcase
inside the MD-200 microphone