Choosing between ham radio transceivers comes down to one practical question: do you need the FT-897D's explicitly named HF/VHF/UHF range, or would the Yaesu VX 7R's new, all-original boxed presentation better fit your use? The lower-priced radio is not automatically the better match if your operating requirements point toward a specific band range.
Quick verdict
Choose the FT-897D HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Ham Radio Transceiver Amateur Radio 100W when the named multi-band range and all-mode format are central to your setup. Choose the Black Yaesu VX 7R Radio Transceiver Brand New In Box All Original when new condition, original packaging, and AM/FM operation are the closer fit. The listed price spread is $288.20, with the FT-897D at $738.20 and the VX 7R at $450.00.
Compact comparison
| Product | Listed price | Condition | Key stated detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT-897D HF/VHF/UHF All Mode | USD 738.20 | Used | HF (160m-10m), 6m, 2m, 70cm; all-mode |
| Black Yaesu VX 7R | USD 450.00 | New | AM and FM; brand new in box, all original |
Where each product wins
FT-897D: wins for a defined multi-band brief
The FT-897D is the more direct match for a buyer who specifically wants HF, VHF, and UHF named together. Its frequency range identifies HF (160m-10m), 6m, 2m, and 70cm, while the title calls out all-mode operation. The description also says the unit was tested and confirmed working properly. Those details make its intended operating scope clearer for shoppers planning around a particular range rather than simply looking for a radio with AM/FM support.
Yaesu VX 7R: wins for new-in-box presentation
The VX 7R is the stronger fit when purchase condition and original packaging matter most. Its title identifies it as brand new, in box, and all original, and the description mentions the battery, radio, original contents, and original packaging. That gives it a clear advantage for someone who wants a new boxed unit instead of a used radio with visible wear. Its supported modes are listed as AM and FM, making those modes the most concrete basis for choosing it.
Product notes
FT-897D HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Ham Radio Transceiver Amateur Radio 100W
The FT-897D gives a buyer several specific model details to work from: the title identifies a 100W amateur radio transceiver, and the attributes name HF, VHF, and UHF coverage. The frequency entry is also unusually specific, listing HF (160m-10m), 6m, 2m, and 70cm. Choose it when those named bands and all-mode operation define the purchase. Its clear limitation is condition. This unit is listed as used, with scratches and signs of use, and the attributes state that it has no manufacturer warranty. That combination makes the FT-897D a focused choice for the radio's stated scope, not for shoppers who place new condition first.
Black Yaesu VX 7R Radio Transceiver Brand New In Box All Original
The Black Yaesu VX 7R suits shoppers who want a new-in-box purchase with original contents. The description says the battery and radio were tested and that the original packaging remains intact, while the title reinforces the brand-new, all-original presentation. That is a concrete reason to choose it when condition and packaging are important parts of the decision. The limitation is its stated operating detail: the supported-modes attribute lists AM and FM, rather than the FT-897D title's explicitly named HF/VHF/UHF all-mode scope. Choose the VX 7R for the new boxed format and AM/FM brief; look to the FT-897D when the named multi-band range is essential.
Final choice by use case
- Choose the FT-897D for HF, VHF, and UHF requirements, the listed HF (160m-10m), 6m, 2m, and 70cm range, or an all-mode brief.
- Choose the Yaesu VX 7R for a brand-new, all-original boxed unit whose stated modes are AM and FM.
- If both options fit your modes, the VX 7R has the lower listed price, while the FT-897D offers the more clearly specified multi-band operating scope.
The right pick depends less on the shared Yaesu name or black color than on whether your priority is the FT-897D's stated range or the VX 7R's new boxed condition.
