Multimode transceiver providing coverage of all HF / VHF / UHF amateur bands, including 4-meters band. The radio provides 100 Watts of power output on HF, and 50 Watts output on 144 MHz and 430 MHz. Satellite mode with cross-band full duplex operation and normal / reverse tracking. General coverage receiver with built-in low-noise preamplifiers, DSP filters / notch / noise reduction, 0.1 Hz tuning steps. Digital speech processor, CTCSS / DCS encode and decode, built-in CW electronic keyer with weight control, 1200 / 9600 bps PACKET ready. Shuttle jog tuning dial, blue display with dual frequency registers and digital metering. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1998.
Reference market : amateur-radio
FT-847 specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 0.1000 ~ 76.0000 MHz
108.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz 420.0000 ~ 512.0000 MHz |
Transmit | 1.8 / 3.5 / 5.1675 [1] / 7 / 10 / 14 / 18 / 21 / 24 / 28 / 50 / 70 [2] / 144 / 430 MHz band |
Mode | |
CW / FSK (Packet) / LSB / USB / AM / FM | |
Tuning step | |
0.1 / 1 / 10 / 100 Hz / 1 / 2.5 / 5 kHz (CW/SSB)
10 / 100 Hz / 2.5 / 5 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 kHz (AM) 10 / 100 Hz / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 kHz (FM) 1 / 10 MHz (up/down) |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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CW / SSB | <0.25 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N)
<0.20 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N) <0.125 uV (144 MHz, 10dB S/N) <0.125 uV (430 MHz, 10dB S/N) |
AM-N | <20 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N)
<2 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) <1 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N) |
FM | <0.5 uV (28~30 MHz, 10dB SINAD)
<0.25 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB SINAD) <0.2 uV (144 MHz, 10dB SINAD) <0.2 uV (430 MHz, 10dB SINAD) |
Selectivity | |
CW-N [3] | 0.5 KHz (-6dB)
2.0 KHz (-60dB) |
CW / SSB | 2.2 KHz (-6dB)
4.5 KHz (-60dB) |
AM-N | 2.2 KHz (-6dB)
4.5 KHz (-60dB) |
AM | 9 KHz (-6dB)
20 KHz (-60dB) |
FM-N | 9 KHz (-6dB)
20 KHz (-60dB) |
FM | 15 KHz (-6dB)
30 KHz (-60dB) |
RF preamplifiers | |
Yes [4] | |
RF attenuator | |
10 dB | |
Image rejection | |
> 60 dB | |
IF rejection | |
> 60 dB | |
IF-shift range | |
±1.2 kHz | |
PBT (Passband Tuning) | |
Yes | |
Notch filter | |
Automatic | Yes |
NB (Noise Blanker) | |
Yes | |
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) | |
16 levels adjustable | |
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) | |
±9.99 kHz | |
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) | |
Fast, slow | |
Frequency stability | |
± 2ppm max with temperature from 0°C to +40°C (SSB/CW/AM/AFSK).
± 5ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C (SSB/CW/AM/AFSK). ± 1kHz / ± 5ppm max (FM). |
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Squelch sensitivity | |
CW / SSB / AM | 20 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz)
2 uV (1.8~30 MHz) 1 uV (50~54 MHz) 0.5 uV (144 MHz) 0.5 uV (430 MHz) |
FM | 0.25 uV (28~30 MHz)
0.20 uV (50~54 MHz) 0.16 uV (144 MHz) 0.16 uV (430 MHz) |
CW features | |
Reverse sideband
APF (25/100/200/400 Hz bandwidth) CW pitch (400~1100 Hz, 50 Hz steps) |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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HF bands | 100 W max (CW/SSB/FM/AFSK)
25 W max (AM) |
50 MHz | 100 W max (CW/SSB/FM/AFSK)
25 W max (FM) |
70 MHz | 10 W max (CW/SSB/FM/AFSK) [2] |
144 MHz | 50 W max (CW/SSB/FM/AFSK)
12.5 W max (AM) |
430 MHz | 50 W max (CW/SSB/FM/AFSK)
12.5 W max (AM) |
Spurious emission | |
Harmonics | < -40 dBc (1.8~29.7 MHz)
< -60 dBc (50/144/430 MHz) |
Non-harmonics | < -50 dBc (1.8~29.7 MHz)
< -60 dBc (50/144/430 MHz) |
Carrier suppression (SSB) | |
> 40 dB | |
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB) | |
> 40 dB | |
Intermodulation products (SSB) | |
< -31 dBc (14 MHz, 100W PEP) | |
Maximum deviation (FM) | |
± 2.5 kHz (FM-N)
± 5.0 kHz |
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Audio response | |
400~2600 Hz (-6 dB, SSB) | |
Microphone | |
200~10kΩ
600Ω (nominal) |
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CW features | |
Semi break-in [5]
Electronic keyer (weight adjustable) CW spot |
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AFSK features | |
1200/9600 bps Packet |
Features |
Memory | |
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78 regular memories
4 home channels 1 set for programmable scan 20 smart-search memories |
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Display | |
1 Hz frequency resolution
32-segments signal meter bar |
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Selective calling | |
CTCSS / DCS / DTMF
1750 Hz tone call |
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Antenna | |
3 x SO239 50Ω [6]
1 x N 50Ω [7] |
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Power supply | |
13.8 VDC (±10%) | |
Power consumption | |
1.5A RX (Squelched)
2.0A RX (Max audio) 22A TX (100W RF output) |
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Audio power | |
1.5 W on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone) | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker) Jack 3.5 mm (DATA in/out) Jack 6.35 mm (CW key) RCA (ALC) RCA (PTT) 5-pin mini-DIN (STBY) 6-pin mini-DIN (TNC) 8-pin mini-DIN (FC-20 antenna tuner) DB-9 RS232C (CAT / PC) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -10°C to +50°C | |
Dimensions | |
260 (W) x 86 (H) x 270 (D) mm | |
Weight | |
7 kg |
- For Alaska emergency communications.
- Secondary coverage with 10 Watts power output only but high DC power consumption. The FT-847 C2 model has better RF band-pass filter for the 4-meters band.
- With optional YF-115C filter.
- Individually-optimized preamplifiers are provided for HF, 50, 144, 430 MHz. The FT-847 provides also the capability to deliver +12V/300mA via the 144/430 MHz antenna connectors for external preamplifiers.
- Although the FT-847 was not designed for full-QSK operation, the minimum setting of 10 ms delay will be very close to full break-in performance.
- HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz connectors.
- 430 MHz connector.
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The Yaesu FT-847 DSP system's chief interference-fighting circuitry is the passband tuning feature, adjusted via the HIGH CUT and LOW CUT controls
FT-847 price
We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT847 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 755.00 (650GBP) |
2021-sep |
Second Hand Fully tested and in excellent condition. Comes with original manual, microphone and box |
EUR 830.00 | 2021-aug |
Second Hand C2 model. Lovely condition overall, everything works as it should |
EUR 814.00 (699GBP) |
2021-may |
Second Hand C2 model. Good condition and boxed |
EUR 682.50 (799USD) |
2018-apr |
Second Hand In very nice shape with original owner's manual, hand mic and box |
EUR 835.00 (939USD) |
2016-apr |
Second Hand Comes with manual, hand microphone and power cord |
EUR 790.00 (949USD) |
2011-mar |
Second Hand Comes with original manual, hand microphone and box |
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