Dual band mobile FM transceiver. Power output on VHF is 50, 10 or 5 Watts, output on UHF is 35, 10 or 5 Watts. Expanded receiver coverage 110-550 MHz and 750-1300 MHz, dual receive (VHF/VHF, VHF/UHF or UHF/UHF) and crossband repeat capability. 1200/9600 Packet radio, 108 memory channels, smart search feature, dual band display. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2000.
Reference market : amateur-radio
FT-8000R specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 110.0000 ~ 550.0000 MHz
750.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [1] |
Transmit | 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [2]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [3] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [3] |
Mode | |
AM [4] / FM | |
Tuning step | |
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 KHz (VHF band).
10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 50 KHz (UHF band). 1 / 10 MHz (quick frequency change). |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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FM | <0.18 uV (Main receiver, 12 dB SINAD).
<0.25 uV (Sub receiver, 12 dB SINAD). |
Selectivity | |
AM / FM | 12 kHz (-6dB)
24 kHz (-60dB) |
Image rejection | |
>70dB | |
Frequency stability | |
± 5ppm with temperature from -5°C to +50°C | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 45.050 MHz (VHF band)
58.525 MHz (UHF band) |
2° | 450 kHz |
Squelch sensitivity | |
FM | <0.13 uV |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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144 MHz | 5 / 10 / 50 W |
430 MHz | 5 / 10 / 35 W |
Spurious emission | |
<-60 dB | |
Maximum deviation (FM) | |
± 5.0 kHz | |
Microphone | |
600Ω ~ 10kΩ |
Features |
Memory | |
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54 regular memories per band.
2 pairs of band-limits memories for scan. 50 smart-search memories per band. 1 home channels per band. |
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Display | |
1 kHz frequency resolution
2 x 11-segments signal meter bar |
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Selective calling | |
39-tones CTCSS
16-digits DTMF 1750 Hz tone |
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Antenna | |
N / SO239 50Ω [5] | |
Power supply | |
13.8 VDC ±15%, negative ground | |
Power consumption | |
<1A RX
11.5A TX, 50W 144MHz 10.0A TX, 35W 430MHz |
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Audio power | |
2 W on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
2 x Jack 3.5 mm (external speakers) | |
Connections | |
6-pin Jack (microphone)
6-pin mini-DIN (TNC / PC) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -20°C to +60°C | |
Dimensions | |
140 (W) x 40 (H) x 152 (D) mm without knobs | |
Weight | |
1kg |
- Cellular blocked on the USA version.
- VHF frequency ranges vary according to transceiver version.
- UHF frequency ranges vary according to transceiver version.
- Receive only.
- European version are equipped with a type-N connector.
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FT-8000R cross-band repeater operation :
The FT-8000 can be set up to operate as a full-featured cross-band repeater with a simple power-on procedure. This feature is useful for emergency portable work in a remote area, and for cross-band linking. Transceiver CTCSS settings (Encode/decode) may, of course, be selected for each band allowing selective calling for your repeater. Here is the procedure for setting up cross-band repeat operation:
Before enabling cross-band repeater operation, configure both channel settings as desired, and set the squelch such that background noise is silenced. Now turn the transceiver off. With the transceiver turned off, push and hold in the [RPT] key while turning the transceiver on. Now release the [RPT] key. The transceiver is now active in the cross-band repeater mode of operation.
For cross-band repeat, you do not need to select a channel to be the "Main" channel, as this will change depending on which channel the input signal is received. An icon automatically switches to show which side of the FT-8000 is transmitting, or you can glance at the LEDs by the Volume knobs to determine transceiver status.
To exit the cross-band repeater mode, turn the transceiver off when it is not transmitting. Then push and hold in the [RPT] key while turning the transceiver on. The FT-8000 will now come on in the normal, non-repeater, mode of operation.
FT-8000R price
We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT8000 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 170.00 (149GBP) |
2021-jan |
Second Hand Good condition overall |
EUR 51.70 (59USD) |
2017-aug |
Second Hand In fairly good cosmetic condition, but has virtually no output on 440 MHz band and low receive on 144 MHz band. It is in fact quite broken, final sale for parts |
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