Yaesu FT-857/897 programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the Yaesu FT-857/897 in your browser. It runs the CHIRP project's own driver for this radio, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does — without installing anything.
No driver install needed
Yaesu programming cables use a CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI USB-serial chip. WebCHIRP speaks to all four directly from the browser, so there is no driver package to download and no Windows version to match. Plug the cable in and pick the port when the browser asks.
What you can edit on the FT-857/897
- 200 memory channels, numbered 1 to 200
- Channel names up to 8 characters
- Modes: AM, CW, CWR, DIG, FM, LSB, NCW, NCWR, NFM, PKT, USB
- Bands: 0.1–33 MHz, 33–56 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 108–137 MHz, 137–164 MHz, 420–470 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
- Radio-wide settings, not just the channel list
FT-857/897 hardware
Researched from the sources listed below — spec sheets, manuals and retailer listings — rather than taken from the CHIRP driver. Anything not established is left out.
| Type | Mobile |
|---|---|
| Transmit power | Up to 100 W |
| Modulation | SSB, CW, AM, FM, WFM |
| Display | Yes |
| Still manufactured | No |
| Dual receive | No |
| Cross-band repeater | No |
| APRS | No |
| GPS | No |
| Bluetooth programming | No |
Frequency bands
| Band | Receive | Transmit |
|---|---|---|
| General coverage | 0.1–56 MHz | — |
| 160 m | 1.8–2 MHz | 1.8–2 MHz |
| 80 m | 3.5–4 MHz | 3.5–4 MHz |
| 40 m | 7–7.3 MHz | 7–7.3 MHz |
| 30 m | 10.1–10.15 MHz | 10.1–10.15 MHz |
| 20 m | 14–14.35 MHz | 14–14.35 MHz |
| 17 m | 18.068–18.168 MHz | 18.068–18.168 MHz |
| 15 m | 21–21.45 MHz | 21–21.45 MHz |
| 12 m | 24.89–24.99 MHz | 24.89–24.99 MHz |
| 10 m | 28–29.7 MHz | 28–29.7 MHz |
| 6 m | 50–54 MHz | 50–54 MHz |
| General coverage | 76–108 MHz | — |
| General coverage | 118–164 MHz | — |
| 2 m | 144–146 MHz | 144–146 MHz |
| General coverage | 420–470 MHz | — |
| 70 cm | 430–440 MHz | 430–440 MHz |
The FT-897 is a base/portable (optional internal battery). 100 W HF/6 m, 50 W 2 m, 20 W 70 cm. Non-US TX edges shown. Receiver covers 0.1–56, 76–108, 118–164, 420–470 MHz.
Sources: rigpix.com · rigpix.com · qrzcq.com · qrzcq.com
Can I update the firmware on the FT-857/897?
The FT-857/897 has no firmware update: its firmware is written at the factory and is not replaceable in the field.
WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.
How to program a Yaesu FT-857/897
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check Yaesu FT-857/897 is selected, and press Download.
- Edit the channels, or pull in nearby repeaters from a directory.
- Press Upload to write the result back to the radio.
Questions
Do I need to install a USB driver to program the Yaesu FT-857/897?
No. WebCHIRP talks to CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI programming cables from the browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Do I need the Yaesu CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own Yaesu FT-857/897 driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the Yaesu FT-857/897 hold?
200, numbered 1 to 200 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the Yaesu FT-857/897?
The FT-857/897 has no firmware update: its firmware is written at the factory and is not replaceable in the field. WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.