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The Yaesu FT- 2800M is a Heavy-Duty 144 Mhz FM Transceiver. It provides high power output, a huge, easy-to-read display, and one-touch WIRES™ Internet Linking Access capability.

65 Watts Power Output
Four selectable power output levels are provided: 65/25/10/5 Watts. The power selection may be stored into memory, allowing you to conserve power while using strong local repeaters.

Excellent Receiver Performance
The FT-2800M’s receiver front end features Yaesu’s renowned Advanced Track Tuning RF input filtering, which affords outstanding protection from Intermodulation distortion.

CTCSS and DCS Encode/Decode Built In
For easy repeater access, or silent monitoring of busy channels, both CTCSS and DCS (Digital Code Squelch) Encoder/Decoder circuits are built in. CTCSS and DCS configuration data may be stored independently in each memory channel. A “Split Tone” mode also allows operation on systems where CTCSS and DCS are used separately on the repeater uplink/downlink.

Extensive Memory System
The FT-2800M provides a total of 221 memory channels, including 200 “regular” memories, ten pairs of band-limit memories, and an instant-recall “Home” channel you can dedicate to a frequently-used repeater or simplex frequency. Memories can store repeater shift information, CTCSS/DCS data, power output level, scanning status (“Skip”), and Alpha-Numeric labels.

Alpha-Numeric Channel Display
Memory channels may be displayed either with the channel frequency or a personalized Alpha-Numeric label, for easy channel recognition. Up to six letters, characters, or numbers may be used for labeling channels.

WIRES Internet Linking Access Feature
The FT-2800M includes a conveniently-located “Internet” key, for quick access to Internet-linked repeater systems. Internet repeater linking allows you to use your FT-2800M to talk to other Amateurs throughout the world, with outstanding voice signal quality. The “Internet” key may be configured to send either a single DTMF digit, or a DTMF string, for operation on a WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) repeater, or on other Internet-linked repeaters using DTMF tone access. For more information on WIRES™, please visit our Web site (www.yaesu.com), or send an e-mail to WIRES@vxstdusa.com.

WX Channels with "Severe Weather" Alert
A special 10-channel Weather Band memory bank is provided in the U.S. version, allowing quick access to NOAA weather broadcasts. When the 1050-Hz “Severe Weather” alert tone is transmitted, the FT-2800M may be configured to emit an alarm tone to get your attention quickly. With the “Weather Alert” feature enabled, the FT-2800M will scan the ten Weather memories, stopping only if the 1050-Hz tone is received.

MH-48A6J DTMF Direct Access Microphone
The backlit MH-48A6J microphone allows direct keypad frequency entry, or keypad memory channel recall. On transmit, the MH-48A6J allows manual entry of DTMF tones for autopatch use, and the FT-2800M also includes a nine-memory, 16-digit DTMF Autodialer. Four user-programmable “soft” keys on the microphone may be programmed for easy control of a number of different features, and the [A]/[B]/[C]/[D] keys replicate the functions of the keys on the front panel of the transceiver, for maximum convenience while driving.

The Yaesu FT-2800M has been replaced with the Yaesu FT-2900R.

General characteristics

HAM bands
2m 
Frequency stability
Better than ±10 p.p.m.
Tuning steps
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz
Memories
219 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
137-174 MHz
Modulations
FM   N-FM  
Sensitivity
Better than 0.2 µV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity
12 kHz (-6 dB), 28 kHz (-60 dB)
Filters
?
Receiver system
Double-conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies
1st: 21.7 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz
Image rejection
Better than 70 dB
Audio output
3 W into 4 Ohms @10 % THD

Transmitter

TX-range
144-146 MHz (Europe)
144-148 MHz (USA)
Modulations
FM   N-FM  
RF-output
65 W / 25W / 10W / 5W

Connections

Antenna
SO-239
Impedance
50Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
13.8V DC ±15%
Current drain RX
0.3-0.7 A
TX
10 A max

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
160 × 50 × 185 mm (6.30 × 1.97 × 7.28 in)
Weight
1.80 kg (4.0 lbs)
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 2003 and 2009

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
CTCSS and DCS
NOAA WX alert (US only)
WIRES
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
4277
MPN
YAESU-FT-002800M

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Yaesu FT-2800M Operation manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
 
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Reviews & stories

Rating Title Submitted
Best 2 meter mobile 8 years ago by ac9hp

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  • EUR 22.00
  • USD 31.00 ~ USD 71.00

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2020 USD 75.00 Used / Good Dave
2013 USD 100.00 Used / Good ac9hp
2010 EUR 139.00 New / Good thiecom.de

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