FT-897D
The FT-897D is a rugged, innovative, multiband, multimode portable transceiver for the amateur radio MF/HF/VHF/UHF bands. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter bands plus the 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm bands, the FT-897D includes operation on the SSB, CW, AM, FM, and Digital modes, and it's capable of 20-Watt portable operation using internal batteries, or up to 100 Watts when using an external 13.8-volt DC power source.
Features
- Rugged Die-Cast Aluminum Box construction
for heavy-duty field operation
- Internal AC Power Supply or Ni-MH Battery (optional)
- Large Multi-Color Dot-Matrix LCD Display
- 200 Memory Channels with Alpha Numeric Tags
- ATAS-120/100 Compatible
- Bolt-on FC-30 Automatic Antenna Tuner Available
- Digital Signal Processing Built In
- IF Shift Control
- IPO (Intercept Point Optimization)
- IF Noise Blanker
- AGC Selector (Auto/Fast/Slow/Off)
- VOX
- Collins 2.3 kHz SSB Mechanical Filter (Option)
- TCXO-9 Unit
Special Features for CW Operators
- Built-In 3-Message Memory Keyer. Adjustable Pitch Control
- Collins 500 Hz Mechanical Filter (Option)
- CW Training feature
Special Features for VHF/UHF Operators
- ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift)
- CTCSS/DCS Encoder/Decoders Built In
- ARTSTM (Auto-Range Transponder System)
- Smart SearchTM (Automatic Memory Loading System)
- Spectrum Scope
- Automatic Beacon Mode