Very informative feedback. Thank you. I do like the internal battery possibility and IMHO is worth the extra 100 bucks but that's not really the truth - it's more like extra 300 bucks because one must include the cost of the actual batteries

Fiddling with bunch of NiCads rats nest while out and about is a hassle instead of holding this puppy by its side handle just like a little suitcase.

~B

Hi everyone

I am trying to see a simple comparison between Yaesu FT-897D vs Yaesu FT-857D?

The 897 is only about $100 more and 4 additional lbs but that can't be the only significant difference?

I am literally trying to compare those feature-by-feature and I can's see any substantial difference. Anyone willing to shed some light on the topic of those 2 mobiles?

Thanks
~B