FT-8900R

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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
Receive28.0000 ~ 29.7000 MHz
50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz
108.0000 ~ 180.0000 MHz
320.0000 ~ 480.0000 MHz
700.0000 ~ 985.0000 MHz [1]
Transmit28.0000 ~ 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
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
AM12 kHz (-6dB)
30 kHz (-60dB)
FM12 kHz (-6dB)
30 kHz (-60dB)
Frequency stability
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
45.05 MHz (left band)
47.25 MHz (right band)
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
28 / 50 / 144 MHz5 / 10 / 20 / 50 W
430 MHz5 / 10 / 20 / 35 W
Spurious emission
<-60 dB (50 / 144 / 430 MHz).
<-50 dB (29 MHz).
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5.0 kHz (Wide mode)
± 2.5 kHz (Narrow mode) [5]
Microphone
2kΩ
10kΩ (data input)
Features
Memory
799 regular memories.
25 smart-search memories.
5 pairs of band-limit memories.
6 home channels.
6 hyper-memories (for transceiver configuration status).
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution
2 x 9-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
50-tones CTCSS
104-codes DCS
16-digits DTMF
1750Hz tone burst
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).
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
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

  1. Cellular blocked on the USA version.
  2. VHF (144) frequency ranges vary according to transceiver version.
  3. UHF (430) frequency ranges vary according to transceiver version.
  4. Receive only.
  5. This option is ignored on the Right band and 28 MHz band on the Left band.
  6. Type-SO239 on the USA version, type-N on the EXP version.
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FT-8900R description :

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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