Yaesu FT-2900R
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ZYS-FT-2900R
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This radio has been replaced with the Yaesu FT-2980R
The Yaesu FT-2900R is a rugged MIL-STD 810 rated 2 meter mobile radio that boasts up to 75W of output power on the highest setting. The 2900R also has power settings of 30, 10 and 5 watts for convenience. Yaesu's FT-2900R receives from 136-174 MHZ and transmits from 144-148 MHZ. It has 200 alpha-numeric memories and comes with weather channels built in with Severe Weather Alert capability. All of this is enclosed in a die cast chassis/heat-sink design that does not require a fan, making it completely silent! Your contacts will be easily heard on the 2900R because it packs a BIG 3W of audio output power.
The FT-2900R is supplied with a back-lit MH-48A6J DTMF microphone, MMB-83 mounting bracket, DC power cord with fuse, standing front feet, warranty card and operating manual. The 2900R requires 13.8VDC at 15 AMPS.
FT-2900R 75 Watt Heavy-Duty 144 MHz FM Transceiver
High power output with No Cooling Fan Needed, a huge, easy-to-read display, and one-touch WIRES™ Internet Linking Access capability are yours with the rugged new FT-2900R!
Features:
75 Watts Power Output
75 Watts of Solid RF Power with No Cooling Fan Needed! Four selectable power output levels are provided: 75/30/10/5 Watts. The power selection may be stored into memory, allowing you to conserve power while using strong local repeaters.
Large LCD Display
The large 6 digit backlit LCD on the FT-2900R ensure excellent visibility
Loud Audio with Internal Speaker
The FT-2900R packs 3W BIG watts of Loud Audio with its own Internal Speaker for those noisy environments.
Excellent Receiver Performance
The FT-2900R’s receiver front end features Yaesu’s renowned Advanced Track Tuning RF input filtering, which affords outstanding protection from Intermodulation distortion.
CTCSS and DCS Encode/Decode Built In
For easy repeater access, or silent monitoring of busy channels, both CTCSS and DCS (Digital Code Squelch) Encoder/Decoder circuits are built in. CTCSS and DCS configuration data may be stored independently in each memory channel. A “Split Tone” mode also allows operation on systems where CTCSS and DCS are used separately on the repeater uplink/downlink.
Extensive Memory System
The FT-2900R provides a total of 221 memory channels, including 200 “regular” memories, ten pairs of band-limit memories, and an instant-recall “Home” channel you can dedicate to a frequently-used repeater or simplex frequency. Memories can store repeater shift information, CTCSS/DCS data, power output level, scanning status (“Skip”), and Alpha-Numeric labels.
Alpha-Numeric Channel Display
Memory channels may be displayed either with the channel frequency or a personalized Alpha-Numeric label, for easy channel recognition. Up to six letters, characters, or numbers may be used for labeling channels.
WIRES Internet Linking Access Feature
The FT-2900R includes a conveniently-located “Internet” key, for quick access to Internet-linked repeater systems. Internet repeater linking allows you to use your FT-2800M to talk to other Amateurs throughout the world, with outstanding voice signal quality. The “Internet” key may be configured to send either a single DTMF digit, or a DTMF string, for operation on a WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) repeater, or on other Internet-linked repeaters using DTMF tone access. For more information on WIRES™, please visit the Yaesu website.
WX Channels with
A special 10-channel Weather Band memory bank is provided in the U.S. version, allowing quick access to NOAA weather broadcasts. When the 1050-Hz “Severe Weather” alert tone is transmitted, the FT-2900R may be configured to emit an alarm tone to get your attention quickly. With the “Weather Alert” feature enabled, the FT-2900R will scan the ten Weather memories, stopping only if the 1050-Hz tone is received.
MH-48A6J DTMF Direct Access Microphone
The backlit MH-48A6J microphone allows direct keypad frequency entry, or keypad memory channel recall. On transmit, the MH-48A6J allows manual entry of DTMF tones for autopatch use, and the FT-2900R also includes a nine-memory, 16-digit DTMF Autodialer. Four user-programmable “soft” keys on the microphone may be programmed for easy control of a number of different features, and the [A]/[B]/[C]/[D] keys replicate the functions of the keys on the front panel of the transceiver, for maximum convenience while driving.
Features
- For easy repeater access, or silent monitoring of busy channels, both CTCSS and DCS (Digital Code Squelch) Encoder/Decoder circuits are built in. CTCSS and DCS configuration data may be stored independently in each memory channel. A “Split Tone” mode also allows operation on systems where CTCSS and DCS are used separately on the repeater uplink/downlink.
- The FT-2980R provides a total of 221 memory channels, including 200 “regular” memories, ten pairs of band-limit memories, and an instant-recall “Home” channel you can dedicate to a frequently-used repeater or simplex frequency. Memories can store repeater shift information, CTCSS/DCS data, power output level, scanning status (“Skip”), and Alpha-Numeric labels.
- Memory channels may be displayed either with the channel frequency or a personalized Alpha-Numeric label, for easy channel recognition. Up to six letters, characters, or numbers may be used for labeling channels.
- A special 10-channel Weather Band memory bank is provided in the U.S. version, allowing quick access to NOAA weather broadcasts. When the 1050-Hz “Severe Weather” alert tone is transmitted, the FT-2980R may be configured to emit an alarm tone to get your attention quickly. With the “Weather Alert” feature enabled, the FT-2980R will scan the ten Weather memories, stopping only if the 1050-Hz tone is received.
- The FT-2980R’s receiver front end features Yaesu’s renowned Advanced Track Tuning RF input filtering, which affords outstanding protection from Intermodulation distortion.
- The FT-2980R’s receiver front end features Yaesu’s renowned Advanced Track Tuning RF input filtering, which affords outstanding protection from Intermodulation distortion.
- The large 6 digit backlit LCD on the FT-2980R ensure excellent visibility.
- The FT-2980R packs 3W BIG watts of Loud Audio with its own Internal Speaker for those noisy environments.
- 80 Watts of Solid RF Power with No Cooling Fan Needed! Four selectable power output levels are provided: 80/30/10/5 Watts. The power selection may be stored into memory, allowing you to conserve power while using strong local repeaters.
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Customer Reviews
Overall
5
Bulletproof radio built to last
Review by
Steve ASA7275
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.
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.
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