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Rig Problems with Yaesu FT-897.

I have downloaded and installed the .zip file for the FT-897. Result is that the Ptt responds, but not the frequency control.

After installing Omnirig 1.2, Omnirig does not find some accesses. It would be better if Hamradio Deluxe would take over the control.

Operating system: Windows 10Pro.

Who can help me ?

Fred - DO2GF

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Bob Minton

Jul 26, 2022

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This is how I have my FT897 working with VaraAC. Using a RigBlaster Advantage for the sound interface. Not using OmniRig, using the latest CAT file from VaraAC. I have the CAT setting enabled and at 38400 in the radio. The frequency control works on my configuration.

Regards - Bob NU7L

Fred - DO2GF

Jul 26, 2022

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Good news !!! everything works perfekt. Thx for erverything. Have a great day. VY 73 Fred - DO2GF 😀

Fred - DO2GF

Jul 28, 2022

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Hello Bob .

New problem with the Yaesu FT-897.

Ptt and Cat are OKy. Sound setting in laptop are also Oky. Unfortunately the FT-897 does not send a signal when I go on the air. With WSJT-X and FLDIGI or Winlink I have no problems.

Do you have any idea ?

vy 73 de Fred - DO2GF

Bob Minton

Jul 28, 2022

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Are the sound card settings and drive level in VARA HF set correctly? If you use the TUNE button in VARA HF does the radio transmit?

k8kvn.oh

Jul 23, 2023

Are you set to USB or USB-DATA in VARA and whatever CAT program you're using? If it's set to USB-DATA, your rig may turn off mic input and expect input to come from the rtty/data line. I had this problem with my Yaesu FTDX1200 and Rigblaster Advantage (RBA). It is documented in the West Mountain Radio RBA manual, but is not easy to find (a one line statement in the middle of a paragraph). Also, set the RBA to use VOX.

I stripped out all the audio components from my PC and took the RBA apart to check the jumper block before I found the statement. I hope this saves you from doing the same. Subtle, very subtle problem.