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Yaesu FT-2900R VHF Radio FT2900R

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Product Information

The Yaesu FT-2900R is quiet and powerful. This ruggedly-built 2 meter transceivers boasts 75 watts of output. Yet no fan is required thanks to Yaesu's die cast chassis/heat-sink design. The ergonomics are unsurpassed for safe mobile operation. Four power levels are available: 75, 30, 10 and 5 watts. And weather channels are built in with Severe Weather Alert capability. The FT-2900R is MIL-STD 810 tough. You get extended receive from 136-174 MHz. The backlit display has four dimmer levels. The FT-2900R is similar to the FT2800M, but adds a Memory Only mode and provides 10 watts more.

The supplied MH-48A6J hand micis backlit. Other included items: MMB83 mobile mounting bracket, DC power cord with fuse, standing front feet and operating manual. This radio requires 13.8 VDC at 15 amps.

Features
200 Alpha-numeric Memories 75 Watts Output DTMF Memories Smart Search Backlit DTMF Mic	CTCSS Encode/Decode DCS Encode/Decode Four Level Dimmer NOAA Weather Alert Smart Search™

Specifications

FT-2900R Specifications

GENERAL
Frequency Range Receive:	136-174 MHz.
Frequency Range Transmit:	144-148 MHz
Channel Steps:	5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz
Frequency Stability:	Better than ±10 ppm (-20°C to +60°C)
Mode of Emission:	F2D, F3E
Antenna Impedance:	50 Ohm, Unbalanced
Operating temp range:	-4° to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Supply Voltage:	DC 13.8V ±10%, Negative Ground
Current Consumption (typical):	0
RX:	Less than 0.7A (max. audio)
0	Less than 0.3A (Squelched)
TX:	15A (75W) / 9A (30W) / 5A (10W) / 4A (5W)
Operating Temperature Range:	-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
Case Size:	6.3 x 2.0 x 7.3 inches (w/o knobs)
0	160(W) x 50(H) x 185(D) mm
Weight:	4.2 lb. (1.9kg)
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TRANSMITTER
RF Power Output:	75/30/10/5 Watts
Modulation Type:	Variable Reactance
Maximum Deviation:	±5 kHz / ±2.5 kHz
Spurious Radiation:	Better than -60dB
Microphone Impedance:	2 K Ohm
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RECEIVER
Circuit Type:	Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies:	21.7 MHz and 450 kHz
Sensitivity (12dB SINAD):	Better than 0.4uV
Selectivity Wide: (-6/-60 dB):	12 kHz/28 kHz
Selectivity Narrow: (-6/-60 dB):	9 kHz/22 kHz
IF Rejection:	Better than 70 dB
Image Rejection:	Better than 70 dB
Maximum AF Output:	3 W into 4 Ohm @ 10% THD
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Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within amateur bands only.
Frequency ranges and repeater shift vary according to transceiver version.