Yaesu FT-2900R
# Yaesu FT-2900R

The Yaesu FT-2900R is a VHF 2M FM mobile amateur radio transceiver. It is no longer in production and has been replaced by the FT-2980.

## Technical description

* Transmit Frequency Range 144 MHz to 148 MHz (alternate 144 MHz to 146 MHz)
* Receive Frequency Range 136 MHz to 174 MHz (alternate 144 MHz to 148 MHz)
* Emission: FM
* Power Output: FM 5W / 10W / 30W / 75W
* Standard Repeater Shift: +/- 600 kHz
* Audio Output: 3W into 8 Ohms @10% THD
* Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms unbalanced
* Supply voltage 13.8V DC +/- 15% negative ground
* Current Consumption (typical)

      * Receive with audio: 0.7A

      * Receive squelched: 0.3A

      * Transmit at 75W: 15A

      * Transmit at 30W: 9A

      * Transmit at 10W: 5A

      * Transmit at 5W: 4A
* Memories

      * 200 "Basic" channels

      * 10 band edge channels

      * 1 "Home" channel
* CTCSS: 50 standard CTCSS tones
* DCS Encoder/Decoder: 104 standard DCS codes
* 6 digit LCD display with dimmer
* Time out timer: 1min / 3min / 5min / 10min / off
* Automatic Power Off: 30min / 1h / 3h / 5h / 8h / off
* Automatic repeater shift.
* Large heatsink, no fan design
* Internal temperature sensor
* Weight: 4.2 pounds

The case has 2 analog potentiometers for volume and squelch. One large rotary dial for frequency and data entry. One power button and 5 functions buttons are also included. The MH-48 hand microphone has a DTMF keypad, as well as additional function buttons. The face of the radio does not detach for remote mounting.

