Nice Yaesu shack!
I like how tiny the FT-897 looks along side the FT-101 and FT-102! It's almost invisible!
Used to have an FT-102- very nice radio- loved the buttery smooth tuning system.
Some may agree- radio equipment has gone the way of Hi-Fi components and cars by losing some of the styling and build quality. You just don't see the chrome/aluminium trim and battleship build quality anymore.
I know it's a side effect of mass production but it makes collecting vintage gear that much more enjoyable!
Regards, Commscanaus.