Introduction; Front Panel Controls - Yaesu FT-8900R Operating Manual

INTRODUCTION

Introduction
FT−8900R
The is a ruggedly-built, high quality Quad Band FM transceiver providing 50 Watts
of power output on the 29/50/144 MHz Amateur band and 35 Watts on the 430 MHz band.
FT−8900R
The high power output of the is produced by its RD70HVF1 Power MOS FET
amplifier, with a direct-flow heat sink and thermostatically-controlled cooling fan maintaining
a safe temperature for the transceiver's circuitry.
Featuring 809 memory channels, full duplex operation with independent and
Volume Squelch
FT−8900R
controls, and built-in and encoder/decoder circuits, the includes
CTCSS DCS
YSK−8900 Separation Kit
provision for remote-head mounting, utilizing the optional , which
allows installation even in the most compact of cars.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to fully understand the many
FT−8900R
features of your new transceiver.

Front Panel Controls

(1) Left and Right DIAL knobs
These 20-position detented rotary switches are the tuning DIALs for the left and right bands.
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