Yaesu Ft-897 HF/VHF/UHF Multi-Mode Base Transceiver Start Price USD 619.95 Current Price USD 619.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 End Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 Location East Texas See more about 'Yaesu Ft-897 HF/VHF/UHF Multi-Mode Base Transceiver' Description Yaesu FT-897 HF/VHF/UHF Base/Mobile Transceiver   American hams got their first look at the new Yaesu FT-897 at the 2002 Dayton Hamvention. It is the world's first multi-mode high-power base/mobile transceiver designed to fitted with internal batteries (optional) for portable use. The coverage is HF 160 to 10 meters plus 50/144/430 MHz VHF/UHF. Receive is 0.1-56, 76-108, 118-164 and 420-470 MHz. It is ideal for home, vacation, emergency, rescue, DX-pedition or VHF/UHF rover operation. With optional items the FT-897 system can be configured for mobile, base or portable use. The large multi-color display  can be programmed to show different colors on each band, mode, memory group or event to track signal strength by color! There are two antenna connectors  HF/50 and 144/430. 7.9x3.2x10.3 inches (200x80x263 mm). The FT-897 comes with a MH-31B8 hand mic and power cord. Features * TX Frequency Coverage: 160-10 Meters, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430-450 MHz, plus Alaska Emergency Chan. (5167.5 kHz). * RX Frequency Coverage: 100 kHz-56 MHz; 76-154 MHz; 420 - 470 MHz. (Exact frequency range may be slightly different) * Power Output: 100 watts HF-6M, 50 watts 2 M, 20 watts 70 cm. (20 watts on battery) * Operating Modes: USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM, W-FM, Digital (AFSK), Packet (1200/9600 FM). * Digital Modes: RTTY, PSK31-U, PSK31-L, and User defined USB/LSB (SSTV, Pactor, etc.). * U.S. Weather Band reception. * Built-in 3-Message Memory Keyer. * Multi-Color LCD Multi-function Display. * Bar-Graph Metering of Power Output, ALC, SWR, Modulation. * Optional Narrow CW and SSB Filters. * AGC Fast-Slow-Auto-Off Selection. * RF Gain/Squelch Control/IF Control. * Built-in Noise Blanker. * AM and FM broadcast reception. * Dual VFOs, Split Capability, IF Shift, and R.I.T. ("Clarifier"). * Wide/Narrow FM Selection. * AM Aircraft Reception. * Dedicated SSB-based Digital Mode for PSK31 on USB/LSB, AFSK RTTY, etc. * Built-in CW Electronic Keyer and Semi-Break-In. * Transverter Interface Jack. * Built-in VOX. * Carry Handle. * Built-in CTCSS and DCS. * ARTS™ (Auto-Range Transponder System). * Smart Search™ Automatic Memory Loading System. * Spectrum Scope. * 200 Regular Memories, plus Home Channels and Band-Limit (PMS) Memories. * Alpha-Numeric Labeling of Memory Channels. * Automatic Power-Off (APO) and Tx Time-Out Timer (TOT) Features. * CAT System Computer Control Capability Cloning Capability. This radio is in excellent condition, a good 9 out of 10 in appearance, and 100% operational. This auction includes the following: Yaesu FT-897 Transceiver Yaesu MH-31a8j Hand microphone Original power cord Original operators manual This radio has been software modified for MARS/CAP extended Transmit capabilites  It will be boxed insured for selling amount, and shipped UPS Ground within 2 business days after receipt of payment. Free shipping for lower 48 states !! Due to bad experiences with dishonest buyers, I am forced to sell unit "AS IS" , but it will not be "DOA". A Ham Radio license is required for operation of the radio. No international Bidders Please !! PAYPAL ONLY ! Place a Bid!