Yaesu FT-8900R Brochure & Specs page 3

Leading the Way in FM Mobile Design...From the Engineers at Yaesu!
You'll never think about mobile radios the same way. Instead of a dual-bander,
enjoy the versatility and performance of the FT-8900R Quad Bander!
Crafting the "perfect" dual-band FM transceiver is a difficult task, requiring engineering expertise in the latest areas of high-tech
design. Adding other bands is an even greater challenge, calling for a delicate touch so as not to upset the original performance of the
dual-bander. The FT-8900R is the crowning achievement in our proud FM mobile design history, bringing together the best features of
Yaesu electrical, ergonomic, and mechanical design know-how in a compact, versatile Quad Bander with leading-edge features like
VHF/UHF full duplex, cross-band repeat, independent operation on two bands, and six "Hyper Memory" keys that store complete
transceiver configuration settings. Quite simply, the FT-8900R has no peer among mobile transceivers.
29/50/144/430 MHz FM QUAD BAND TRANSCEIVER
FT-8900R
HIGH PERFORMANCE
QUAD BAND OPERATION
The FT-8900R combines the "traditional" 144/430 MHz local-communications
concept with the exciting capability for Sporadic-E or F2 DX on the 29 MHz and 50
MHz bands, for nationwide or worldwide FM communications from your car! The
first Amateur Radio FM mobile transceiver providing this capability, the FT-8900R
will make you wonder how you got by with a two-band transceiver up to now.
29 MHz+144 MHz
50 MHz+144 MHz
144 MHz+144 MHz
430 MHz+144 MHz
WIDE FREQUENCY COVERAGE
The FT-8900R provides extended receiver coverage beyond the Amateur
bands, so you can keep informed of communication activities in the public
safety, commercial, aircraft, and government communications ranges. Included
is coverage of 28-29.7 MHz, 50-54 MHz,108-180 MHz, 320-480 MHz, and
700-985 MHz (cellular frequencies are blocked and non-restorable).
INDEPENDENT TWO-CHANNEL, DUAL RECEIVE AND FULL DUPLEX OPERATION
Basically operating as two radios in one, the FT-8900R may be configured in a
number of ways. For example, you can set up the "left" side of the rig for
operation on 29, 50, 144, or 430 MHz operation, while setting the "right" side to
430 MHz. Or set up the left side on 29/50/144/430 MHz, and the right side on
144 MHz. And, if you like, you can configure your FT-8900R for 144-144 MHz
or 430-430 MHz dual receive operation—so you never miss out on the action!
The left and right sides
have their own Volume and
Squelch controls, as well as
S-meters, so your operating
preferences are never
compromised.
HIGH POWER OUTPUT
To get your message through when it counts, the FT-8900R puts out a full 50
Watts of power on the 29/50/144 MHz bands, and 35 Watts on 430 MHz. To
ensure thermal stability during long transmissions, a thermal sensor monitors
heat sink temperature, engaging the rear panel's cooling fan when needed.
29 MHz+430 MHz
50 MHz+430 MHz
144 MHz+430 MHz
430 MHz+430 MHz
HIGH MID1 MID2
50W/35W(430MHz) 20W 10W
LOW
5W