Yaesu FT-8900R
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Quad Band Mobile Transceiver 29/50/144/430 MHz
- Cross-Band Repeat
- V+U/V+V/U+U Dual Band Operation
- V+U Full Duplex Operation
- 800 Memories
- 50 Watts Output (35 Watts on 430 MHz)
- DCS
- Backlit DTMF Mic
- Alpha Numeric LCD
- CTCSS Encode/Decode
- DCS Encode/Decode
- Smart Search
- 1200/9600 bps Packet Jack
- Hyper Memory (store complete radio configuration)
- Menu customization
- ARTS Auto-Range Transponder System
- Internet Key for Access to WIRES
High power output is featured with 50 watts on 10, 6 and 2 meters and 35 watts on 430 MHz. The FT-8900R provides extended receiver coverage beyond the Amateur bands. Included is coverage of 28-29.7 MHz, 50-54 MHz, 108-180 MHz, 300-480 MHz, and 700-985 MHz (cellular frequencies are blocked).
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Shortcomings, it does not allow you to transmit AM modulation. Usefulness on 10-meter and 6-meter is very limited without the AM option, or SSB.
It can be programmed with CHIRP.
