28/50/144/430 MHz FM quad-band mobile transceiver. 50 Watts of power on the 28/50/144 MHz bands, and 35 Watts on 430 MHz. VHF/UHF full duplex, cross-band repeat, independent operation on two bands, access to Internet-linking systems, over 800 memory channels, smart search, CTCSS / DCS / DTMF. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2002.
Reference market : amateur-radio
FT-8900R specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 28.0000 ~ 29.7000 MHz
50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz 108.0000 ~ 180.0000 MHz 320.0000 ~ 480.0000 MHz 700.0000 ~ 985.0000 MHz [1] |
Transmit | 28.0000 ~ 29.7000 MHz
50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz 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 / 1 MHz |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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FM | <0.2 uV (28 MHz band, 12 dB SINAD)
<0.2 uV (50 MHz band, 12 dB SINAD) <0.2 uV (144 MHz band, 12 dB SINAD) <0.2 uV (430 MHz band, 12 dB SINAD) |
Selectivity | |
AM | 12 kHz (-6dB)
30 kHz (-60dB) |
FM | 12 kHz (-6dB)
30 kHz (-60dB) |
Frequency stability | |
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +60°C | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 45.05 MHz (left band)
47.25 MHz (right band) |
2° | 450 kHz |
Squelch sensitivity | |
FM | <0.16 uV (28 MHz band)
<0.16 uV (50 MHz band) <0.16 uV (144 MHz band) <0.16 uV (430 MHz band) |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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28 / 50 / 144 MHz | 5 / 10 / 20 / 50 W |
430 MHz | 5 / 10 / 20 / 35 W |
Spurious emission | |
<-60 dB (50 / 144 / 430 MHz).
<-50 dB (29 MHz). |
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Maximum deviation (FM) | |
± 5.0 kHz (Wide mode)
± 2.5 kHz (Narrow mode) [5] |
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Microphone | |
2kΩ
10kΩ (data input) |
Features |
Memory | |
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799 regular memories.
25 smart-search memories. 5 pairs of band-limit memories. 6 home channels. 6 hyper-memories (for transceiver configuration status). |
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Display | |
1 kHz frequency resolution
2 x 9-segments signal meter bar |
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Selective calling | |
50-tones CTCSS
104-codes DCS 16-digits DTMF 1750Hz tone burst |
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Antenna | |
N / SO239 50Ω [6] | |
Power supply | |
13.8 VDC (±15%), negative ground | |
Power consumption | |
0.5A RX, squelched.
8.0A TX, max power output (50 / 430 MHz). 8.5A TX, max power output (28 / 144 MHz). |
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Audio power | |
2 W on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker) | |
Connections | |
6-pin Jack (microphone)
6-pin mini-DIN (DATA-TNC) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -20°C to +60°C | |
Dimensions | |
140 (W) x 41.5 (H) x 168 (D) mm, without knobs and connectors | |
Weight | |
1.05 kg |
- Cellular blocked on the USA version.
- VHF (144) frequency ranges vary according to transceiver version.
- UHF (430) frequency ranges vary according to transceiver version.
- Receive only.
- This option is ignored on the Right band and 28 MHz band on the Left band.
- Type-SO239 on the USA version, type-N on the EXP version.
Updated | Complete | UK - NORTHERN IRELAND
378 pages | 300+ Airports and Airfields
Voice com. | ACC | FIC | VOLMET | ACARS | VDL | ILS | VOR | DME
Independent Two-Channel, Dual Receive and Full Duplex operation. Basically operating as two radios in one, the FT-8900 may be configured in a number of ways. For example, you can set up the "left" side of the rig for operation on 29, 50, 144, or 430 MHz operation, while setting the "right" side to 430 MHz. Or set up the left side on 29/50/144/430 MHz, and the right side on 144 MHz. And, if you like, you can configure your FT-8900 for 144-144 MHz or 430-430 MHz dual receive operation - so you never miss out on the action! The left and right sides have their own Volume and Squelch controls, as well as S-meters, so your operating preferences are never compromised.
FT-8900R control and switches :
Yaesu FT-8900 control and switches
FT-8900R options :
Yaesu FT-8900 options
FT-8900R price
We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT8900 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 220.00 (189GBP) |
2021-jun |
Second Hand In very good condition, boxed and complete |
EUR 231.00 (269USD) |
2020-jan |
Second Hand This radio comes with radio bracket, MH-48 hand microphone, user's manual, box |
EUR 349.00 | 2019-nov | Brand-new |
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