FT-8900
From Amateur Radio Equipment Database
| Type | Quad band FM Transceiver |
|---|---|
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Yaesu |
| Production Status | Active |
| Produced | 2002 |
| Power Supply | |
| Voltage | 13.8V DC |
| Current | 0.5A RX 8.5A TX |
| Physicial Info | |
| Dimensions | 140 x 41.5 x 168 mm |
| Mass | 1Kg |
The FT8900 is a dual channel quad band FM transceiver made by Yaesu. The radio features two internal transceivers the left hand side (by user control) supporting 70cm/2m/6m/10m and the right side 70cm/2m. The front panel can be detached from the body for mounting separately in mobile or other installations.
Radio Capabilities
Transmit power
- 50/20/10/5 W (29/50/144 MHz)
- 35/20/10/5 W (430 MHz)
Frequency Range
- 28.000MHz - 29.700MHz (Left channel only)
- 50.000MHz - 54.000MHz (Left channel only)
- 108.000MHz - 180.000MHz RX 144.000MHz - 146.000MHz TX
- 320.000MHz - 480.000MHz RX 430.000MHz - 440.000MHz TX
- 700.000MHz - 985.000MHz RX only (Left channel only)
Accessories
The radio supports the MH-42 or the MH-48a6j microphones.
The Manual also lists the following optional accessories.
Connectors
Remote Head
- microphone connection - 6p6c modular connector
- Remote head connection - 6p6c modular connector (Show Pinout)
Main Unit
- Audio Output - 2-position 3.5mm Phone connector Internally a 3 position circuit is used, the ring contact when shorted to ground enables the output. (Show Pinout)
- Data socket - 6pin mini-DIN connector (Show Pinout)
- Antenna connection - N connector (UHF connector in the US)
- Remote head connection - 6p6c modular connector (Show Pinout)
- DC power socket - 2 circuit VL connector
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