# \#yaesu-ft-897

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## [Yaesu FT-897 - My Settings](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-897-my-settings/2756)

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**Author:** [@Drew\_Rinella](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Drew_Rinella)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-897-my-settings/2756 "2026-07-04T14:32:24Z")

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Here are all my settings for the FT-897, which is connected to an Evolve III Maestro Windows laptop with a digirig and cables. These are as close to universal settings as I have found for this transceiver. I don’t use an…

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## [Digirig PTT problem with VARA-FM and FT-897](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-ptt-problem-with-vara-fm-and-ft-897/3198)

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**Author:** [@oe9fwv](https://forum.digirig.net/u/oe9fwv)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-ptt-problem-with-vara-fm-and-ft-897/3198 "2024-10-08T14:42:27Z")

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I wanted to use the digirig mobile with the FT-897 and VARA FM. Audio in/out are ok, Digirig creates a comport on my computer. I cannot get the PTT working, whatever I try. I have the original Digirig FT-897 cables con…

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## [Yaesu FT-897 DigiRig Windows - Computer audio](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-897-digirig-windows-computer-audio/4073)

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**Author:** [@KI4VDU](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KI4VDU)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-897-digirig-windows-computer-audio/4073 "2024-08-02T23:53:44Z")

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Hi, I am running a Yaesu FT-897 with DigiRig using the Yaesu FT-8xx cables to attach to a Windows computer. The configuration works well with WSJT-X and WinLink/VARA HF. I adjusted the CAT Rate down to 9,600 so that I d…

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## [Winlink FT-897 Digirig; my settings](https://forum.digirig.net/t/winlink-ft-897-digirig-my-settings/2373)

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**Author:** [@Drew\_Rinella](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Drew_Rinella)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/winlink-ft-897-digirig-my-settings/2373 "2023-09-24T02:08:47Z")

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Here are my winlink settings that work with the Digirig and Yaesu FT-897. Ignore the warning window that pops up.

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## [DIgirig, FT-897, and WSJT-X can't get connection](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-ft-897-and-wsjt-x-cant-get-connection/1324)

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**Author:** [@KI4WCO](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KI4WCO)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-ft-897-and-wsjt-x-cant-get-connection/1324 "2023-03-21T05:29:28Z")

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I’ve tried everything. I’m running wsjt-x on Windows 11 Home. I don’t understand the error codes so I am at a loss. Any help would be greatly appreciated

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## [FT-897 Problem, No power output](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-897-problem-no-power-output/1278)

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**Author:** [@KS4QF](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KS4QF)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-897-problem-no-power-output/1278 "2023-03-13T21:08:38Z")

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I just set up my Digirig on my FT-897. I am receiving on both JS8Call and FLDigi. The unit will show transmit , but I am not showing any power on my Watt meter. Any suggestions. I have the CAT working on my computer…