FT-1802M / E

Yaesu
FT-1802M / E

Specifications

Prices

Rugged FM mobile transceiver for the 144 MHz Amateur band. 50 Watts of power output, with selection of four power levels. Advanced track tuning front-end, built-in CTCSS and DCS encoder/decoder circuits, eight memory banks, adjustable mic gain, microphone with keyboard frequency entry. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2005.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-1802M / FT-1802E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
<0.2 uV (144~148 MHz, 12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM-wide	12 kHz (-6dB) 28 kHz (-60dB)
FM-narrow	9 kHz (-6dB) 22 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
CW features
Morse code trainer

Transmitter

Output power
FM	50 / 25 / 10 / 5 W
Spurious emission
<-60 dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5.0 kHz (wide mode) ±2.5 kHz (narrow mode)
Occupied bandwidth (FM)
15 kHz (wide mode) 8 kHz (narrow mode)
Microphone
2kΩ
AFSK features
1200bps Packet

Features

Memory
200 regular memories, 8 banks. 10 pairs for band-edge scan (PMS). 31 special memories for smart-search. 1 home channel. 10 NOAA weather channels [1].
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 10-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
50 standard CTCSS tones. 104 standard DCS codes. DTMF dialing. 1750Hz tone burst.
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15%, negative ground)
Power consumption
<0.3A RX (squelched) <0.7A RX (with signal) 4A TX (5W power output) 5A TX (10W power output) 7A TX (25W power output) 10A TX (50W 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
140 (W) x 40 (H) x 146 (D) mm, without knobs
Weight
1.2 kg

FT-1802M, USA version.
FT-1802E, EUR version.

FT-1802M / FT-1802E front panel :

Yaesu FT-1802 front panel

Reference / Description
1	Volume Knob.
2	Squelch Knob.
3	Microphone Jack. 6-pin.
4	Power Key. Press and hold this key for 1 second to toggle the transceiver's power on and off.
5	This key allows operation in conjunction with the Internet Connection feature.
6	MHz (SET) Key. This key allows tuning in 1 MHz steps (the MHz digits will blink on the display). If receiving on a memory, pressing this key the first time activates the Memory Tuning mode, and pressing it again enables 1 MHz steps. Press and hold in this key for 1 second to activate the "Set" Menu mode.
7	REV (DW) Key. During split-frequency operation, such as through a repeater, this key reverses the transmit and receive frequencies. Press and hold in this key for 1 second to activate the Dual Watch feature.
8	LOW (A/N) Key. Press this key momentarily to select the transmitter power output level. The available power levels are: LOW1 (5 W) / LOW2 (10 W) / LOW3 (25 W) / HIGH (50 W). To toggle the display between indication of the frequency and the channel's Alpha/Numeric label, press and hold in this key for 1 second while receiving on that memory channel.
9	D/MR (MW) Key. Press this key momentarily to switch the frequency control among the VFO, Memory System, and Home channel. Press and hold in this key for 1 second to activate the Memory Storage mode.
10	Dial Knob. This 24-position detented rotary switch is used for tuning, memory selection and most function settings. The microphone [UP]/[DWN] buttons duplicate the functions of this knob.
11	Display.

FT-1802M / FT-1802E microphone :

Direct entry of operating frequencies from the supplied MH-48A6J Microphone provides the ultimate in operating ease. The microphone may also be used for direct memory channel access, and for generation of DTMF tones for autopatch or Internet link access. And the [A]/[B]/[C]/[D] keys may be used to replicate the functions of the front panel keys, as well.

Yaesu FT-1802 supplied MH-48A6J microphone

Four user-programmable "soft" keys. The [P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4] keys on the microphone may be programmed by the user for easy remote access to often-used commands or Menu items.

FT-1802M / FT-1802E price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT1802 sale price (US Dollar) 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
USD 135.00 (99GBP)	2021-jul	Second Hand Boxed and in good condition
USD 79.95	2017-mar	Second Hand With bracket, DC cord, DTMF microphone, owner's manual
USD 89.95	2015-apr	Second Hand Included with the radio is the microphone, new DC cord, owner's manual, mounting bracket

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