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Northam, Western Australia
QRZ Page: VK6YSF
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YAESU FT-2900R The
Yaesu FT-2900R is a robust, high-power 2-meter FM radio, ideal for
mobile or fixed station use. Its fanless design and large heat sink
make it ultra-reliable under continuous use.
Below
are the detailed technical specifications and features for the Yaesu
FT-2900R
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General
Specification
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Details
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Type
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VHF
FM mobile transceiver
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Frequency
Range (TX/RX)
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144
– 148 MHz (USA version)
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Mode
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FM
(F3E)
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Channel
Steps
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5 /
10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz
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Memory
Channels
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221
total: 200 regular, 10 band edge, 1 call, 1 home, 9 PMS
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Power
Supply Voltage
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13.8
VDC ±15% (negative ground)
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Current
Drain
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RX:
0.7 A (squelched), TX: 15 A (at 75 W)
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Operating
Temperature
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–20
°C to +60 °C
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Case
Material
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Die-cast
aluminum with no internal fan
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Dimensions
(W × H × D)
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160
× 50 × 185 mm (6.3" × 2" × 7.3")
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Weight
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Approx.
2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
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Transmitter
Specification
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Details
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RF
Output Power
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75 W
/ 30 W / 10 W / 5 W (selectable)
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Modulation
Type
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Variable
reactance FM
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Maximum
Deviation
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±5.0
kHz (wide), ±2.5 kHz (narrow)
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Spurious
Emissions
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≥60
dB below carrier
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Microphone
Impedance
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2 kΩ
(supplied MH-48A6J microphone with DTMF)
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Reciever
Specification
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Details
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Receiver
Type
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Double
conversion superheterodyne
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Intermediate
Frequencies
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1st
IF: 21.7 MHz; 2nd IF: 450 kHz
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Sensitivity
(12 dB SINAD)
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≤0.2
µV
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Selectivity
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12
kHz / 30 kHz (–6 / –60 dB)
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Audio
Output
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3 W @
4 ohms, 10% THD
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Audio
Load Impedance
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4 –
8 ohms
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Squelch
Sensitivity
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≤0.13
µV (at threshold)
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Adjacent
Channel Rejection
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≥60
dB
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Key
Features
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High-Power
Output (up to 75W) without cooling fan
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Extremely
Rugged Construction with large heat sink
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200
Memory Channels with alpha tags (up to 6 characters)
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CTCSS
and DCS Encode/Decode (built-in)
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DTMF
Autodialer & ANI (Automatic Number Identification)
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WX
Channels with Weather Alert (USA model)
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Automatic
Repeater Shift (ARS)
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Smart
Search™ function
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Time-Out
Timer (TOT)
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Automatic
Power-Off (APO)
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Busy
Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)
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Adjustable
Microphone Gain
Rear
Panel & Connections
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Antenna
Connector: SO-239 (50 ohms)
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External
Speaker Jack: 3.5 mm mono
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DC
Power Input: Heavy-duty pigtail with inline fuses
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Optional
TNC/Packet Port: Not included by default
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Page initiated 27 June
2025
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last revised 05 November, 2025
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Space Weather
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
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Nikola Tesla, born on 10 July 1856, was one of
history's most influential inventors.
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Notice Board
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VK6YSF JS8Call and
Olivia 8/250 operations.
Current activity is generally
focused - though not restricted to - JS8Call operations on the 30m, and 40m bands.
Olivia 8/250 is used occasionally on the 20m band.
Proposed
band and mode activity
is often communicated on HamSpots: https://hamspots.net/js8/
or my profile on
X: https://x.com/vk6ysf97230
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Post
date: 5 July 2026
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Local
Repeaters
The Local Repeaters page has been updated with expanded and refreshed information on VHF and UHF repeaters across Western Australia's Central Coast, Perth, the Avon Valley, and the Peel region.
See: https://vk6ysf.com/local_repeaters.htm
Post
date: 5 July 2026
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MARMOTSat
An exciting upcoming amateur radio CubeSat
Proposed
launch date: 7 July 2026
Expected payload includes:
145.875 MHz – AX.25 packet digipeater
436.125 MHz – Telemetry & command (digital)
29.410 MHz – CW telemetry beacon, DVB-S2 experiments.
https://marmotsat.ca
https://www.propagationlab.ca/satellite/
Post
date: 5 July 2026
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Western Australian SSTV net
Popular
Western Australian SSTV net for both digital and anolog SSTV.
Generally
found at 7214.0kHz LSB every afternoon from 08:00 UTC (4:00pm WST)
For more
details: https://www.wasstv.net/wasstv.net/index.html
Post
date: 8 December 2025
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VK6MJM LF (136kHz) and MF (474kHz) Beacon
VK6MJM is a LF/MF station
located in Manjimup, Western Australia.
Common Mode: FST4W 300 (Similar to
WSPR)
Note:
other modes and sub-modes may be used.
Station details were presented by
Peter Hall (VK6HP) at PerthTech 2024.Presentation PDF: Peter
Hall VK6HP at PerthTech
QRZ Page: VK6MJM
on QRZ.com
Post
date: 10 March 2025
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