[Yaesu] FT897D common problems

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

I think the 857 is a bit more versatile for both mobile and home station 
use. Its more compact, but doesn't have provisions for the internal 
battery or low power power supply. The front panel can be remoted which 
simplifies mobile mounting and right now most sellers are including the 
separation kit as a bonus. I think otherwise the two radios perform the 
same. There's one 857 on qth.com with a corrosion problem on the control 
board that yaesu wants a great deal of money to repair. I know of one 
857 that has had a display problem. Its symptoms are that the display 
edge connector has gaps or the row driver has broken.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 4/18/2013 2:04 PM, John wrote:
> I have started looking for a Yaesu FT897D to be my base and mobile
> radio (just one to move between the house and car) and am wondering is
> there are any common problems showing up with these rigs now that they
> are 10 years old or so.  I seem to hear about some display problems
> occurring, is that pretty common?  Any other common problems occuring
> with age?
>
> 73 John AF5CC
>