[NLRS] FT897D feedback needed

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On Sun, 2007-02-11 at 15:02 -0600, Bill K0AWU wrote:
> 
> Hi Guys
> 
>   A friend of mine has Lou Gerrig disease (advanced) and is wanting to 
> operate the HF freqs and maybe some "birds". He needs a compact radio and 
> one that allows easy computer control. (Most modern radios do I think, he 
> likes the size/features etc of the FT897D)
> 
>   He is considering a Yaesu FT897D. Any feedback??
> 
>    Any feedback would be helpful.... email  Lou W8LI   ----  
> lou(at)macknik.net   --- direct plus a copy to me if you would. THANKS!!
> 
> Thanks ... Bill  K0AWU  EN37ed 
> 
Practically the same as an 857D. Some say the same control computer.

The Microham USB II interface looks very interesting as the control
interface. The CAT port is TTL, not RS-232 but the Yaesu CT-62 makes
that conversion. This interface takes care of audio, ptt, and works from
USB.

73, Jerry, K0CQ