FT-8900R

Yaesu
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
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
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
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).
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

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.

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 (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 259.00 (189GBP)	2021-jun	Second Hand In very good condition, boxed and complete
USD 269.95	2020-jan	Second Hand This radio comes with radio bracket, MH-48 hand microphone, user's manual, box
USD 395.00 (349EUR)	2019-nov	Brand-new

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