![]() Since the optional power supply was installed on the bottom of the radio it saved alot of room to accommodate the Duracell AGM marine battery, so I have two power sources and could also connect solar power to the battery if needed. Two bulk barrel connectors protrude through the cooler wall to easily accommodate the VHF/UHF and HF external antennas respectively. ![]() With the already built in wheels, I rolled it into the yard and field tested it and it works great! Can be operated upright or as a desk, if it rains, just shut the lid. I had one of those tall "cube" coolers and mounted the 897d and the antenna tuner on the inside roof of this cooler.my first HF/UHF/VHF To-Go Kit. For these reasons I give this radio a 5 Star rating.Īround 2021 I purchased the IC-7300 and purchased dual band mobile radios for my UHF/VHF needs. It was such fun and easy to use, having other on-the-air 897D operators helping me to adjust the audio and receive settings. Before it went off the market, I purchased the mounting bracket and other optional pieces for a future day, including a independent Anderson power pole connection cord. I had it set on several layers of scrape pieces of 2X4's to aim the display directly at my face. I used it extensively on 80, 40, 20 and the UHF/VHF bands using a G5RV dipole and Diamont vertical antenna, respectively. This radio was my first HF/UHF/VHF radio after I earned my General license in 2014. Reliable as my 1st HF/UHF/VHF Radio and retired to a To-Go Kit This radio never dies or anything it still going strong! I had this radio since 2006. I never ever had any problem with mine! It does what it supposed to do! Buit like tank! ) for other got hold the rig with problem! I had mine since 2006 from Dayton ohio hamfest! going keep it for me just in case when ft 847 goes down 897D is main backup rig !Įarlier 5-star review posted by N4MJG on ![]() I use it on 2 meter as of now and may try do ft8 i have setup just right cut power down to 40 watts for dignal ft8 with tigertronic with setup get it right i can enjo ft8 withwsjtx software ! the 897D is still kick for 16 years great rig never lets me down alway still works after 16 years !īack in late 2000 i brought this radio with 500 hz cw filter atfer installed in my radio what a differce that cw makes ! i love this rig i test it on field day that years had lots of fun,it keeper for me for sure. Then took a break from it ! will be back on it later one soon i hope i hope ! I use it quite abituse it on hf more then ever since i have use my tuner of z 100 plus i been 40 meter quite abit
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