Yaesu FT-2900R

This is my first powerful transceiver, and it is one durable and well built radio. The build on this rivals the military radios I used and it is well priced for a top quality 2 meter set. I am going to mount it in a portable cabinet along with a power supply for times when I want to grab the radio and go - whether that is out on the deck or down the road. This is a compact and feature loaded radio with up to 75 watts of RF transmission power at full power when you need it and with one touch WIRES access you can literally talk anywhere the internet reaches. Just plug the power supply in, attach the antenna lead, and power up. Key the mic and you are on the air! (It is made to be installed in a vehicle but with a proper DC 13.8 volt PSU you can use it as a base station anywhere you can get 110 VAC power. Most sources I have checked with say to select a 13.9vdc PSU that delivers 30 amps when needed. The radio manual states power required for transmitting at 75 watts full power takes 15 amps.

This is one radio that is great for starting with your technician license and it has enough power to reach repeaters at great distances. I've heard of people setting these radios up in the field for use as 2 meter repeaters.

This radio is quite powerful and has a great receiver section in addition to the transmitter which is one of the most powerful 2 meter radios out there.

Yaesu is renowned for making high quality, powerful amateur radio gear, and the FT-2900R is no exception.

You get tons of features in a compact and rugged package with this radio - which is why I chose it. Check one out and you will want a Yaesu FT2900R too. It's powerful, tough, heavy duty, and will stand up to field use without breaking or complaining. This radio just keeps on working when others are left in the dust.