[Yaesu] questions---questions---questions

Mon May 7 21:19:34 EDT 2012

I can confirm that a 20 amp intermittent supply is insufficient. A Kenwood
PS-50 gave us problems running our club's FT-897. Switched to an RS-35 and
the problems went away. The PS-50 is 20 amp intermittent. The RS-35 is 35
amps intermittent and well over the 22 amps required by the radio. 
Don't skimp on the power supply.
73,
Jay
AD5PE
-----Original Message-----
From: yaesu-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:yaesu-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Michael Clarson
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 16:21
To: Ron Biggerstaff; yaesu at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Yaesu] questions---questions---questions
Ron: I have an FT-857D (same radio, different case) but a friend has an 897
which we use in contests, so I am familiar with both.
Microphone: The optional MH-59 is a full remote control microphone.
Coolest feature for me is the tuning wheel on the side. Only issue is it is
an electret microphone and the stock mic is a dynamic, so one has to change
a menu setting to switch between them.
Power Supply: Switching between internal battery and AC supply on the 897
is a real pain. If I had the 897, I would have internal batteries and a
separate AC supply. My 857 once in a while crowbars my Astron 20 amp linear
supply, but the 25 amp Jetstream switching supply works just fine. No
detectable RF noise either.
Filters: I have the 2300 and 500 Hz filters installed. I do a lot of
contests, so I had hoped the 2300 would do more on recieve (too bad a 2000
or 1800 is not available). I could live with the stock filter on SSB. On CW
and digital, I consider a narrow filter a must, especially if the band is
crowded. Doing again, I would have probably gotten the 300 Hz instead of the
500 Hz.
Can't help with pricing info. Good luck, Mike, WV2ZOW
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