The HP-97 (Kitty Hawk)

Introduced on 1 July 1976, discontinued end of 1984. (Build for more than 12 years !!)

This scientific RPN desk calculator has the same functionality as the famous HP-67 but with a build-in thermal printer. The card reader is the slit left from the display.

Serial number: 1705S92087

Two versions of this calculator are known. They have a different printed circuit board design. The design of the later version includes an extra 14 pins header which can be used for extension. A nice article about this port can be found here.

 

The keyboard

The keyboard has been split up in a left part with small function keys and a right part with larger keys. The left keyboard is different for the different models the right keyboard looks more similar. The keyboard feels very solid.

	Left-hand keyboard of the HP-97. The calculator has one golden shift key. The key shift legends are printed below the keys. The A till E keys are function keys that can be programmed.
	The right-hand keyboard of the HP-97 has larger keys.

 

HP 82035A Carrying case

A nice leather look carrying case with a zipper. The inside is lined with synthetic fur.

 

Owner's Handbook and Programming Guide

 

HP-97 Standard Pac

The HP-97 Standard Pac is a collection of various programs as a basis from which to build your program library. The book describes all 15 programs addressing topics common to business, science, engineering and games. Also a diagnostic program is added to check the calculator. The programs are all preprogrammed on magnetic cards.

To visit my HP-97 inside page, click here.

HP-97 related links:

• HP museum
• The vintage technology association
• HP-97 Tischrechner (in German) by Andreas Schumm