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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 

 

General Specification

Details

Type

VHF FM mobile transceiver

Frequency Range (TX/RX)

144 – 148 MHz (USA version)

Mode

FM (F3E)

Channel Steps

5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz

Memory Channels

221 total: 200 regular, 10 band edge, 1 call, 1 home, 9 PMS

Power Supply Voltage

13.8 VDC ±15% (negative ground)

Current Drain

RX: 0.7 A (squelched), TX: 15 A (at 75 W)

Operating Temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C

Case Material

Die-cast aluminum with no internal fan

Dimensions (W × H × D)

160 × 50 × 185 mm (6.3" × 2" × 7.3")

Weight

Approx. 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)

 

 

Transmitter Specification

Details

RF Output Power

75 W / 30 W / 10 W / 5 W (selectable)

Modulation Type

Variable reactance FM

Maximum Deviation

±5.0 kHz (wide), ±2.5 kHz (narrow)

Spurious Emissions

≥60 dB below carrier

Microphone Impedance

2 kΩ (supplied MH-48A6J microphone with DTMF)

  

  

Reciever Specification

Details

Receiver Type

Double conversion superheterodyne

Intermediate Frequencies

1st IF: 21.7 MHz; 2nd IF: 450 kHz

Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)

≤0.2 µV

Selectivity

12 kHz / 30 kHz (–6 / –60 dB)

Audio Output

3 W @ 4 ohms, 10% THD

Audio Load Impedance

4 – 8 ohms

Squelch Sensitivity

≤0.13 µV (at threshold)

Adjacent Channel Rejection

≥60 dB

 

 

 

Key Features

  • High-Power Output (up to 75W) without cooling fan

  • Extremely Rugged Construction with large heat sink

  • 200 Memory Channels with alpha tags (up to 6 characters)

  • CTCSS and DCS Encode/Decode (built-in)

  • DTMF Autodialer & ANI (Automatic Number Identification)

  • WX Channels with Weather Alert (USA model)

  • Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)

  • Smart Search™ function

  • Time-Out Timer (TOT)

  • Automatic Power-Off (APO)

  • Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)

  • Adjustable Microphone Gain

 

Rear Panel & Connections

  • Antenna Connector: SO-239 (50 ohms)

  • External Speaker Jack: 3.5 mm mono

  • DC Power Input: Heavy-duty pigtail with inline fuses

  • Optional TNC/Packet Port: Not included by default

 

 

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