Yaesu FT-8900R Brochure & Specs page 4

VERSATILITY
CONVENIENT ACCESS TO WIRES™ AND
OTHER INTERNET-LINKING SYSTEMS
When six and ten meters are dead, you can still
talk around the world with the FT-8900R! The front
panel provides easy access to any WIRES™
(Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement
System) repeater, automatically sending the
required single DTMF access code at the
beginning of each transmission. And if you're
using another Internet linking system, one that
requires a DTMF string to being up the link, you
can easily configure the FT-8900R to store and
send the required tone sequence, as well.
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WIRES IN ACTION
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DTMF 1
0 1
TRX
Internet
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FT-8900R
Digital
OVER 800 MEMORY CHANNELS
The FT-8900R provides a wide variety of memory
resources, including 799 "regular" memories, six
"Home" channels for favorite frequencies, five sets
of band-edge memories, and six "Hyper
Memory" memories, which store complete
transceiver operating status, for maximum
operating efficiency and convenience. Six-
character Alpha-Numeric "Tags" (labels) may be
appended to memory channels, affording instant
channel identification. No transceiver can
c o m p a r e
with the
m e m o r y
capability of
LARGE, EASY-TO-READ LIQUID
CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
Affording easy viewing from a wide range of
viewing angles, the LCD of the FT-8900R features
Yaesu's renowned Omni-Glow™
illumination, with four illumination levels available
for different environments. You'll marvel at the
crystal-clear frequency display and status
indicators, whether you're operating night or day.
ONE-TOUCH BAND-PATTERN "HYPER
MEMORY" FEATURE
To save valuable time while operating a transceiver
with the versatility of the FT-8900R, the "Hyper
Memory" feature allows you to store a complete
set of configuration data for the two bands on
which you're operating. Besides the usual storage
of frequency and tone data, Hyper Memory will store
such setup parameters as Automatic Repeater
Shift status, Packet parameters, Scanning mode,
and VFO tracking, avoiding the need to change
each of these functions manually on a regular basis.
Hyper Memory No. Left Band
Hyper Memory 1 2 m
Hyper Memory 2 6 m
Hyper Memory 3 10 m
Hyper Memory 4 2 m
Hyper Memory 5 6 m
Hyper Memory 6 10 m
BUILT-IN DUPLEXER
Utilizing a single antenna jack, the FT-8900R's
leading-edge design includes a high-performance
duplexing system, with extensive filtering to allow
cross-band full duplex operation.
CROSS-BAND REPEAT CAPABILITY
For emergency work, or to extend the range of a
hand-held unit, the FT-8900R includes Cross-
Band Repeat capability, similar to that pioneered
on our popular FT-8100R Dual Band FM Mobile.
VERSATILE SCANNING CAPABILITY
The FT-8900R lets you scan the memories, the
entire operating band, or a portion of the band.
The transceiver will stop on signals encountered
during the scan, allowing you to talk to the
station(s) on that frequency, if you like. During
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band scanning, you may even configure the FT-
8900R to remain within the current band, or to
DTMF 0
hop to the next-highest or next-lowest band, once
TRX
the band edge is reached. Dual-frequency
"Priority Channel" operation is also provided. And
MODEM
the Programmable Memory Scan feature allows
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FT-8900R
you to set up sub-band limits, so you won't waste
time scanning or tuning in the SSB/CW portions
of the bands, especially ten meters.
50-TONE CTCSS/104-TONE DCS
(DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH) TONE SYSTEMS
Providing excellent performance even under
difficult link conditions, Yaesu's 50-tone sub-
audible CTCSS and 104-tone DCS signaling
systems ensure that you have full access to
repeater and remote-base inputs, and the built-in
CTCSS/DCS decoders allow silent listening on
busy channels. Plus you get Tone Search
Scanning, which will scan for the tone being
received on an incoming signal, allowing you to
match tones quickly when operating on a new
repeater system.
ARTS™
(AUTO-RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM)
Included in the FT-8900R is Yaesu's exclusive
ARTS™ feature, which can be critically important
in search-and-rescue applications. ARTS™ provides
display
a "hand-shake" with other ARTS™-equipped
transceivers, and the display indicates if an "Out
of Range" conditions exists. The base station
(typically a mobile unit like the FT-8900R) can
then alert the field unit to move to a better
location. A 6-character CW ID memory also is
provided, for Morse Code identification of your
station every ten minutes during ARTS™ operation.
ARTS™
In Contact
Out of Contact
USER-PROGRAMMABLE MICROPHONE KEYS
Four programmable keys on the microphone
allow you one-touch access to your favorite
command functions. The commands available
from the microphone replicate the corresponding
Right Band
front panel key functions, and include Band
70 cm
Change, VFO/Memory switching, Home Channel
70 cm
access, 1 MHz frequency steps, Power Output
70 cm
selection, Repeater Reverse, and CTCSS/DCS
2 m
setup. Customize your microphone for your
2 m
2 m personal operating style.
Inside
Outside
Communications
Communications
Range
Range
In Contact
Out of Contact
Display Shows:
"INRNG"
Display Shows:
Display Shows:
"INRNG"
"OUTRNG"
"OUTRNG"
Default settings for programmable keys:
ACC: BAND Key (band selection; press and hold
in for 1/2 second to enter Menu mode).
P: V/M Key (VFO/Memory switching).
P1: TONE Key (repeater access tone setup).
P2: LOW Key (transmitter output power selection).
CONVENIENT REMOTE-HEAD
MOUNTING CAPABILITY!
Having trouble mounting your mobile radio in your
compact car? With the FT-8900R and its optional
YSK-8900 Separation Kit, mounting is a breeze
even in the tightest locations. The YSK-8900
includes a 20 ft (6 m) remote cable and a mounting
bracket for the front panel, and the microphone jack
is located on the side of the front panel, eliminating
the need to run a separate cable.
Ext. Sp.
MLS-100
MIC
MEK-2
Main Xcvr Body (e.g. under seat)
Sub-MIC
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*When using the MH-48 or MH-42 microphone in conjunction with the MEK-2,
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in some cases, the [P1] through [P4] functions may operate erratically.
SMART SEARCH™ AUTOMATIC MEMORY
LOADING SYSTEM
The Smart Search™ feature may be used to load-
automatically with no operator intervention-a special
memory bank of up to 25 memory channels (per
band) on which activity is detected. Smart Search™
will sweep the band, looking for channels on
which activity may be found, and it's ideal when
visiting a city for the first time, where you may be
unfamiliar with local repeater frequencies.
EASY SETUP FOR FM SATELLITE
OPERATION
For operating on FM satellites like UO-14, the
versatile memory system of the FT-8900R allows
you to store a set of uplink and downlink frequencies
that account for Doppler shift over the entire
horizon-to-horizon pass, allowing you to select the
optimum uplink/downlink combination effortlessly.
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
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1200/9600 BPS Packet
Capability: Connect your TNC
using the optional CT-39A
Packet Cable.
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Automatic Repeater Shift: Automatically sets
the repeater shift within the designated repeater sub-
bands.
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RF Squelch:
Opens the squelch at a
S5
user-defined S-Meter
level.
S-Meter Level
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Automatic Power-Off (APO): Turns radio off
after long periods of inactivity.
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Time-Out Timer (TOT): Prevents "Stuck
Microphone" from causing lengthy QRM to others.
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Battery Voltage Meter: Lets you know if your
battery is getting low.
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DTMF Auto-Dial Memory: 16 Memories of up to
16 tones each.
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Lock Feature for Front Panel Keys & PTT Switch:
Prevents accidental transmission or frequency change.
FT-8900R
Remote Head
DC Input
Signal above
S5 opens
squelch.
Signal below S5
does not open
squelch.
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