FT-2900R

Yaesu
FT-2900R

Specifications

Prices

75 Watt heavy-duty 144 MHz FM transceiver. High power output with no cooling fan needed, easy-to-read display, one-touch WIRES Internet linking access capability, CTCSS and DCS encode/decode built-in, 3 Watts of loud audio with its own internal speaker, dual watch. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2009.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-2900R specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
< 0.4 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM-N	9 kHz (-6dB) 22 kHz (-60dB)
FM-W	12 kHz (-6dB) 28 kHz (-60dB)
Image rejection
> 70 dB
IF rejection
> 70 dB
Frequency stability
± 10ppm with temperature from -20°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	21.7 MHz
2°	450 kHz

Transmitter

Output power
FM	75 / 30 / 10 / 5 W
Spurious emission
< -60 dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 2.5 kHz (FM-N) ± 5.0 kHz (FM-W)
Microphone
2kΩ

Features

Memory
200 basic memories. 8 banks with up to 200 channels each from basic memories. 10 pairs for band-edge. 1 home channel. 10 weather-band channels [1]
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 9-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
50-tone CTCSS / 104-code DCS 1750Hz tone
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15%, negative ground
Power consumption
0.3A RX, squelched 0.7A RX, typ 4A TX, 5W power output 5A TX, 10W power output 9A TX, 30W power output 15A TX, 75W power output
Audio power
3 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker)
Connections
6-pin jack (microphone / TNC / clone feature)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
160 (W) x 50 (H) x 185 (D) mm, without knobs
Weight
1.9 kg

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FT-2900R Packet operation :

Connections between FT-2900R and TNC for Packet operation

FT-2900R price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT2900 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
EUR 95.00 (109USD)	2017-sep	Second Hand In good condition. Comes with the mounting bracket, power cord, back lit DTMF mic, manual and box

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