# \#yaesu-ft-897d **URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/tag/yaesu-ft-897d/103.md [Latest](https://forum.digirig.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.digirig.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.digirig.net/tags.md) --- ## [Yaesu FT-897 - My Settings](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-897-my-settings/2756)
**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")
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… --- ## [MiniDin8 splitter for serial port in FT-8xx](https://forum.digirig.net/t/minidin8-splitter-for-serial-port-in-ft-8xx/10474)
**Author:** [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/minidin8-splitter-for-serial-port-in-ft-8xx/10474 "2026-06-10T23:24:14Z")
Randy W9HAM reports that MiniDin8 splitter worked for splitting serial port connection of his Yaesu FT-817 (same for FT-818, FT-857, FT-897) between Digirig and MX-P50M amp. :+1: --- ## [Will this work with my 897D](https://forum.digirig.net/t/will-this-work-with-my-897d/10443)
**Author:** [@mtngr1](https://forum.digirig.net/u/mtngr1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/will-this-work-with-my-897d/10443 "2026-04-09T23:50:26Z")
I have the zebra stripes so instead of attempting to repair the LCD, I want to get an external LCD which will plug into the cat port in the back so now I would need a Digirig Mobile Cable with RJ-45 mic to TRRS to use wi… --- ## [Dr891 with other radios](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr891-with-other-radios/10108)
**Author:** [@KC9OGB](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KC9OGB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr891-with-other-radios/10108 "2025-12-06T21:43:16Z")
Hello everyone, so this may have been hashed oit already, but HRO in Milwaukee couldn’t answer me. I have a FT-891, FT-897, FT-847, and a few different VHF/UHF mobiles, i looking to get a Digirig for the 891, if I buy… --- ## [Transmit problem FT-897D](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transmit-problem-ft-897d/6998)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Sauer](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Bill_Sauer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transmit-problem-ft-897d/6998 "2025-07-18T15:58:12Z")
i have a digirig mobile I’m connecting to my ft-897d. when i connect the audio cable to the digirig it automatically puts the radio in transmit mode. If I unplug it stops. I have disconnected the auto tuner with no ef… --- ## [FT-897D Power Off](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-897d-power-off/6904)
**Author:** [@KE4SAM](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KE4SAM)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-897d-power-off/6904 "2025-07-10T21:58:30Z")
A while back I purchased a Digirig Mobile for various uses and projects. It’s been working fine (as best I can tell) since purchase. I recently purchased an FT-897D and wanted to be able to use the Digirig with it for … --- ## [Digirig, FT-897D, FSK 9600 No PTT](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-ft-897d-fsk-9600-no-ptt/5179)
**Author:** [@Brian\_WN7D](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Brian_WN7D)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-ft-897d-fsk-9600-no-ptt/5179 "2025-01-15T14:26:09Z")
SOLVED - I knew it had to be something simple. Me being myself, I thought that since it is a digital mode (FSK), and the radio has no sound card and, the digirig 9600 cable has a GREEN DIN connector, it should plug into … --- ## [FT-897D w/cables VARA FM works but no sound on speakers](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-897d-w-cables-vara-fm-works-but-no-sound-on-speakers/4741)
**Author:** [@W4PPC](https://forum.digirig.net/u/W4PPC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-897d-w-cables-vara-fm-works-but-no-sound-on-speakers/4741 "2024-11-07T20:22:00Z")
New cables work great with VARA FM yet no sound out of radio speakers. Also transmits well with Fldigi again no sound out of radio speakers… --- ## [FT-897D/LDG - what do I need to order, exactly](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-897d-ldg-what-do-i-need-to-order-exactly/4313)
**Author:** [@MotoUser](https://forum.digirig.net/u/MotoUser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-897d-ldg-what-do-i-need-to-order-exactly/4313 "2024-09-04T14:35:27Z")
I really want this product to work, but so far I’m 0 for 2 with getting either unit I bought to work with either type of Motorola I bought them for. I gave away the two 1.5s I purchased before, so that’s a dead issue…bu… --- ## [Digirig device best suited for FT-897D, as well as a couple of other single band HF radio's?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-device-best-suited-for-ft-897d-as-well-as-a-couple-of-other-single-band-hf-radios/4220)
**Author:** [@bulldog](https://forum.digirig.net/u/bulldog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-device-best-suited-for-ft-897d-as-well-as-a-couple-of-other-single-band-hf-radios/4220 "2024-08-19T23:05:18Z")
Looking for a Digirig device best suited for a FT-897D, along with a couple of 10 meter and a 10-12 meter radio’s --- ## [CAT control in VaraFM](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cat-control-in-varafm/3231)
**Author:** [@AE7EF](https://forum.digirig.net/u/AE7EF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cat-control-in-varafm/3231 "2024-02-28T20:23:52Z")
I am another newbie – sort of. I’m using the ft-857 of the ft-8xx family and note that Vara HF seems to work and sets the radio onto the proper frequency for the station chosen. However it does not set the radio freq.… --- ## [With the FT 897D, no power out using WSJT-X](https://forum.digirig.net/t/with-the-ft-897d-no-power-out-using-wsjt-x/3042)
**Author:** [@VE7TVE](https://forum.digirig.net/u/VE7TVE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/with-the-ft-897d-no-power-out-using-wsjt-x/3042 "2024-01-28T18:00:05Z")
with the FT 897D, no power out using WSJT-X --- ## [Yaesu FT-817 FT-818 programming from computer](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-817-ft-818-programming-from-computer/2894)
**Author:** [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-817-ft-818-programming-from-computer/2894 "2024-01-12T09:04:03Z")
Mike from Ham Radio Tube channel shows how to load the stations programming and other transceiver settings to FT-8xx radios using Digirig. --- ## [Winlink FT-897 Digirig; my settings](https://forum.digirig.net/t/winlink-ft-897-digirig-my-settings/2373)
**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")
Here are my winlink settings that work with the Digirig and Yaesu FT-897. Ignore the warning window that pops up. --- ## [FT-897d using Mic/CAT port](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-897d-using-mic-cat-port/295)
**Author:** [@KB8JNE](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KB8JNE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-897d-using-mic-cat-port/295 "2023-08-15T16:29:24Z")
So, like several of us that go mobile/portable with the FT-897D (even in 2022) I have the FC-30 tuner attached to the side of the radio and it naturally uses the CAT port on the rear of the radio. To fully use the DigiR… --- ## [Digirig setup VaraFM on a FT897D](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-setup-varafm-on-a-ft897d/1497)
**Author:** [@edframbes](https://forum.digirig.net/u/edframbes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-setup-varafm-on-a-ft897d/1497 "2023-04-18T03:17:52Z")
Digirig setting on FT897D for VaraFM. I’m using successfully a SignaLink and want to switch to my new Digirig and having problems with settings. Ed / K8EAF --- ## [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)
**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")
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 --- ## [FT-897 Problem, No power output](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-897-problem-no-power-output/1278)
**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")
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… --- ## [TX & RX Levels with FT-897 & HRD & WJST-X in Win10](https://forum.digirig.net/t/tx-rx-levels-with-ft-897-hrd-wjst-x-in-win10/641)
**Author:** [@KK4HP](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KK4HP)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/tx-rx-levels-with-ft-897-hrd-wjst-x-in-win10/641 "2023-01-02T01:34:34Z")
First question, does cutting the attenuator pad work for both RX & TX levels? I’m having an issue with everything being over driven to & from the FT-897. I’m using the factory cables. I have the Digital gain on the radio…