Yaesu FT 897 (FT-897 FT897) user and service manual, modifications

1. Remove top cover of radio being careful to remove speaker and battery switch connectors.
   
   
2. Locate Q1049 number on chip is HD64F2134FA20.. There are 9 solder pads connected to this chip through D1044, D1047, and D1048. On my radio pads 6, 7, and 8 are populated. Number 1 pad would be closer to the rear of the radio.
   
   
3. Populate pads 1, 2, and 3 with a piece of fine wire or just bridge the gap with solder.
   
   
4. Reset the radio by pressing and holding "V/M" and "F" buttons while turning on the radio. You will hear a series of beeps.

After mod radio will transceive 1.8-56 MHz, 137-164 MHz, and 420-470 MHz. With this mod it will not transmit between 118 and 137 MHz.