Yeasu FT-897 with LDG Tuner

Receive frequency coverage

0.1–56 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 118–164 MHz, 420–470 MHz Reference

Transmit frequency coverage

160–6 meters, 2 meters, 70 centimeters (amateur bands only); 5.1675 MHz Alaska Emergency Frequency (USA only) Reference

Modes

A1 (CW), A3 (AM), A3J (LSB/USB), F3 (FM), F1 (9600 bps packet), F2 (1200 bps packet) Reference

RF output power

At 13.8 V DC: SSB/CW/FM—160–6 meters: 100 W; 2 meters: 50 W; 70 centimeters: 20 W. AM carrier—160–6 meters: 25 W; 2 meters: 12.5 W; 70 centimeters: 5 W. Reference

Power requirement

13.8 VDC ±15%, negative ground; optional FNB-78 Ni-MH battery pack: 13.2 V Reference

Current consumption

Squelched: approximately 600 mA; receive: 1 A; transmit: 22 A Reference

Frequency stability

±4 ppm from 1 to 60 minutes after power-on; at 25 °C: 1 ppm/hour. With optional TCXO-9: ±0.5 ppm/hour at 25 °C after warm-up. Reference

Frequency resolution

10 Hz (CW/SSB); 100 Hz (AM/FM/WFM) Reference

Intermediate frequency

1st: 68.33 MHz (SSB/CW/AM/FM), 10.7 MHz (WFM); 2nd: 455 kHz Reference

Operating temperature

+14 °F to +140 °F (−10 °C to +60 °C) Reference

Dimensions

200 × 80 × 262 mm (W × H × D) Reference

Weight

Approximately 3.9 kg (8.6 lb), without Ni-MH battery, antenna, or microphone Reference

Specifications may vary by revision or market. Use linked manufacturer references when available and confirm critical details before purchase.