I wonder if you get the original perchase receibt with it?
I know you won't know til you get it, but it would certainly help if you 
did.
Otherwise, it could be someones used 897 that your getting.
If you can get written confirmation of perchase, and location of perchase, 
that would go a long way towards being able to trade it, or sell it off for 
the original, or close to it, retail price.
Heck, even if you can sell it for a reduced price, it's still more than you 
had before hi.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 5:02 PM
Subject: Re: ft-897d


>I agree with all you say, but some radios just aren't accessible.  Much
> stuff these days has menus that just go round and round, no refference
> point, beep or anything.  I can't say how well this radio would work until
> I get my hands on it.  I'm wondering though if I lower its value by taking
> it out of the box.  I know it is still sort of a used radio, I was just
> wondering.
> 73
> Butch Bussen
> wa0vjr
> open Node 3148
> Las Vegas