Thanks, I think I was thinking of rt systems.  Perhaps it is like my 
sscanner software, almost impossible to use, just like a spread sheet. 
Where does one get this older software?  All I really want to do is 
program up the memories and perhaps check the menu settings.
73
Butch Bussen
wa0vjr
open Node 3148
Las Vegas


On Tue, 16 
Nov 2010, Eric Clegg wrote:

> Hi Butch,
> From what I've heard the RS Systems software is a problem.
>
> I have a friend who uses a Yaesu FT817ND and she tells me two things.
>
> First the program looks like a spreadsheet and second in her case Jaws keeps
> losing focus.
>
> Also from what I know the older commander software that Simon Brown wrote
> for the 817 will work with the 897D.
>
> The only thing is that the power readings will not be the same as the little
> Yaesu only puts out five watts and the 897D is a full powered rig.
>
> I suspect that ham radio deluxe will work with this rig.
>
> 73,
>
> Eric
> KU3I
>
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