Does the Yaesu FT-897 essentially have the same receiver & transmitter
as the FT-857? If yes, then why does the 897 weigh about 40% more?
Besides battery operation what does the 897 have over the 857? Thanks
in advance for any comments.


Never used either, but have seen both up close. Off hand, I can see
that the larger housing, with internal brackets to hold batteries, plus the
larger display, would be contributing a lot to the weight difference.


Ed K7AAT