FT-8000R

Yaesu
FT-8000R

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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
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
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
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
54 regular memories per band. 2 pairs of band-limits memories for scan. 50 smart-search memories per band. 1 home channels per band.
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution 2 x 11-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
39-tones CTCSS 16-digits DTMF 1750 Hz tone
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
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
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.

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 (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 204.00 (149GBP)	2021-jan	Second Hand Good condition overall
USD 59.00	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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