The original CatDisplay 3.5" IPS for Yaesu FT-857, FT-857D, FT-897 & FT-897D

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$140.0
Compatible Brand
For Yaesu
Compatible Model
FT-857, FT-857D, FT-897, FT-897ND
Band
HF, UHF, VHF
Year Manufactured
2025
To Fit
Ham Radio Transceiver
California Prop 65 Warning
no
Brand
Unbranded
Form Factor
desk or shelf mount
Type
CatDisplay
Unit Type
Ea
Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year
Mount Type
Stand
Voltage
7 - 35V DC
Connectivity
TTL
Features
3.5" IPS Display
Country/Region of Manufacture
New Zealand
UPC
na
condition
New

CatDisplay enhances the usability of your Yaesu transceiver by providing a crisp, easy-to-read 3.5" TFT display showing key radio settings in real time. Whether your built-in screen has faded, missing lines, or you just want better visibility, CatDisplay is the perfect plug-and-play companion.

✅ Key Features:

🖥 Instantly See Most Radio Settings

  • Real-time display of frequency, mode, S-meter (HF only), and key functions

  • No menu-diving – just glance and operate

👁 Ideal for the Visually Impaired

  • Large, high-contrast display

  • Makes operation significantly easier for users with limited vision

🔌 Easy to Install and Use

  • Powered via CAT port or external DC jack

  • Simple plug-and-play design – no radio modification needed

  • Mounts easily with included 3D printed case

♻️ Eco-Friendly and Handmade

  • Solid biodegradable PLA case, 3D printed in New Zealand

  • Compact, reliable, and designed to complement your radio

🛠 Fixes Common Display Issues

  • Bypass fading or broken transceiver displays

  • Helps revive radios with missing or unreadable LCD segments

🔄 Screen Orientation Options

  • Flip or invert the display to suit your mounting position

📦 Compatibility - this model:

  • FT-857 / FT-857D

  • FT-897 / FT-897D

See my other listings for: 

  • FT-817, FT-817ND & FT-818ND

  • FT-100 / FT-100D

Supports analog S-meter output and standard mini-DIN 8 CAT interface. Automatically detects baud rates (except FT-100/D which is fixed at 4800).

🧰 Technical Specifications:

  • Display: 3.5" TFT color screen

  • Dimensions: 100mm (W) x 65mm (H) x 29mm (D)

  • Weight: 120g

  • CAT Connector: Mini-DIN 8

  • CAT Baud Rate: Auto (4800, 9600, 38400)

  • Power Options:
    – 5V via CAT
    – 7V to 30V DC via 2.1mm center-positive jack

  • Current Draw: 150mA typical

  • S-Meter Support: HF only (indicative, not calibrated)

📺 Watch it in action – search YouTube for “CatDisplay by ZL1CVD”

CatDisplay & FT-897D, FT-897ND