Yaesu FT-8900 Quad Band 10m/6m/2m/70cm
The FT-8900 is a ruggedly-built, high quality quad band FM transceiver providing 50 Watts of power output on the 29/50/144 MHz amateur bands, and 35 Watts on the 430 MHz band.
It includes leading-edge features like cross-band repeat, dual receive, VHF-UHF Full Duplex capability, and over 800 memory channels.
It's 10-metre FM coverage brings the possibility of world-wide FM DX-ing to you on your drive in to work!
Specifications:
· Frequency range TX: 28-29.7MHz, 50-54MHz, 144-146MHz, 430-440MHz
· Output 50/20/10/5W (29/50/144MHz) 35/20/10/5W (430MHz) FM (F3, F2, F1) ±5 kHz
· RX: 28-29.700MHz, 50-54MHz, 108-180MHz, 320-480MHz, 700-985MHz * FM + AM airband receive
· V+U/V+V/U+U Dual band reception * V+U Full duplex operation
· Cross-band repeater operation
· Independent dial for each band
· Remote-head mounting capability * Heavy duty PA design
· Huge illuminated display
· 50-tone CTCSS/104-code DCS tone system
· ARTS (Auto-Range Transponder System)
· Smart Search (Automatic memory loading system)
· Hyper memory (Store and recall configuration data)
· Huge 800-channel memory capacity
· Versatile scanning selections
· RF squelch
· Internet key for instant access to WIRES
· 1200/9600bps Packet ready
· 4-16 Ohms AF output impedance
· 2W AF output
· Supply: 13.8V DC
· Size 140 x 41.5 x 168mm
· Weight 1kg
General Specifications
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Frequency Range |
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RX |
28.000 - 29.700 MHz |
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50.000 - 54.000 MHz |
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108.000 - 180.000 MHz |
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320.000 - 480.000 MHz |
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700.000 - 985.000 MHz |
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TX |
28.000 - 29.700 MHz |
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50.000 - 54.000 MHz |
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144.000 - 146.000 MHz |
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430.000 - 440.000 MHz |
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Channel Steps |
5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50 kHz |
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Modes of Emission |
F1, F2, F3 |
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Antenna Impedance |
50Ω, unbalanced |
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Frequency Stability |
±5ppm @ -10oC to +60oC |
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Operating Temperature Range |
-20oC to +60oC |
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Supply Voltage |
13.8 VDC (±15%) |
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Current Consumption |
RX: 0.5 A (Squelched) |
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TX: 8.0 A (50/420MHz), 8.5 A (29/144 MHz) |
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Case Size (W x H x D, mm) |
140 x 41.5 x 168 (w/o knobs & connectors) |
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Weight (approx, g) |
1kg |
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Transmitter |
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Output Power |
5/10/20/50 W (29/50/144 MHz) |
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5/10/20/35 W (430 MHz) |
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Modulation Type |
Variable Reactance |
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Maximum Deviation |
±5 kHz |
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Spurious Radiation |
Better than -60 dB (29 MHz; Better than -50 dB) |
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Modulation Distortion |
Less than 3% |
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Microphone Impedance |
2 kΩ |
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DATA Jack Impedance |
10 kΩ |
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Receiver |
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Circuit Type |
Double-conversion superheterodyne |
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Intermediate Frequencies (IF) |
45.05 MHz / 450 MHz (Left Band) |
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47.25 MHz / 450 MHZ (Right Band) |
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Sensitivity (for 12 dB SINAD) |
Better than 0.2 μV |
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Squelch Sensitivity |
Better than 0.16 μV |
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Selectivity (-6 dB / -60 db) |
12 kHz / 30 kHz |
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Maximum AF Output |
2W @ 8Ω for 5% THD |
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AF Output Impedance |
4 - 16 Ω |
