FT-2000 / D

Yaesu
FT-2000 / D

Specifications

Prices

High Class HF/50 MHz transceiver. Dual receive, in-band, utilizing fully independent IF systems. Variable RF preselector cover the 1.8~28 MHz amateur bands. 3 KHz roofing filter factory installed. High-accuracy analog meter. 100 and 200 Watt versions. Class-A transmitter operation for FT-2000D version. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2006.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-2000 / D specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	0.0300 ~ 60.0000 MHz [1]
Transmit	1.8 / 3.5 / 5.1675 [2] / 5.2 / 7 / 10 / 14 / 18 / 21 / 24 / 28 / 50 MHz band
Mode
CW / FSK (RTTY/Packet) / LSB / USB / AM / FM
Tuning step
1 / 5 / 10 / 100 Hz / 2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
SSB [3]	2 uV (0.1~1.8 MHz, 10dB S+N/N). 0.2 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N). 0.125 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S+N/N).
AM [4]	6 uV (0.1~1.8 MHz, 10dB S+N/N). 2 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N). 2 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S+N/N).
FM [5]	0.5 uV (28~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.35 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
Selectivity [6]
CW / FSK	> 0.50 KHz (-6dB) < 0.75 KHz (-60dB)
SSB	> 2.40 KHz (-6dB) < 3.60 KHz (-60dB)
AM	> 6.0 KHz (-6dB) < 15.0 KHz (-60dB)
FM	> 15.0 KHz (-6dB) < 25.0 KHz (-60dB)
Selectivity [7]
CW / FSK	> 1.10 KHz (-6dB) < 3.00 KHz (-60dB)
SSB	> 2.20 KHz (-6dB) < 4.50 KHz (-60dB)
AM	> 6.0 KHz (-6dB) < 25.0 KHz (-60dB)
FM	> 12.0 KHz (-6dB) < 30.0 KHz (-60dB)
RF preamplifiers
Pre1	~10 dB
Pre2	~17 dB
RF attenuator
6 / 12 / 18dB
Image rejection
> 70dB (1.8~30 MHz amateur bands) > 60dB (50 MHz amateur band)
IF-shift range
± 1 KHz (20Hz/step)
PBT (Passband Tuning)
Yes (IF width and shift)
Notch filter
Manual	~70dB, Narrow / Wide
Automatic	Yes
NB (Noise Blanker)
Level adjustable, Narrow / Wide
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
16 steps adjustable
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
± 9.999 KHz
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Off, fast, mid, slow, sloped
Frequency stability
± 0.5ppm with temperature +25°C after 1' warm-up ± 1ppm with temperature from -10°C to +50°C after 1' warm-up
IF (Intermediate Frequency) [6]
1°	69.450 MHz
2°	450 kHz
2°	30 KHz (CW / FSK / SSB) 24 KHz (AM / FM)
IF (Intermediate Frequency) [7]
1°	40.455 MHz
2°	455 kHz
IF roofing filter [6]
3 / 6 / 15 kHz
IF roofing filter [7]
15 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
CW / FSK / SSB / AM	2 uV (0.1~30 MHz, pre2 ON) 2 uV (50~54 MHz, pre2 ON)
FM	1 uV (28~30 MHz, pre2 ON) 1 uV (50~54 MHz, pre2 ON)
CW features
Spotting for zero-beating Semi break-in / full break-in 300~1050 Hz pitch control in 50 Hz step APF (Audio Peak Filter) Reverse mode L/USB

Transmitter

Output power [8]
CW / FSK / SSB / FM	5 ~ 100W
AM	2 ~ 25W
Output power [9]
CW / FSK / SSB / FM	10 ~ 200W 10 ~ 75W (class-A, SSB)
AM	5 ~ 50W
Spurious emission
Harmonics	< -60 dB (1.8~30 MHz) < -70 dB (50 MHz)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
> 60 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
> 60 dB
Intermodulation products (SSB) [8]
-31dB (14 MHz, 100W PEP)
Intermodulation products (SSB) [9]
-31dB (14 MHz, 200W PEP) -45dB (14 MHz, 75W PEP class-A)
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 KHz / ±2.5 KHz
Audio response
50 ~ 3000Hz max, adjustable
Microphone
600Ω nominal (200~10kΩ)
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning)
± 9.999 KHz
CW features
4~60 wpm keyer
FSK features
170 / 200 / 425 / 850Hz shift 1275 / 2125Hz tone
Antenna tuner
Impedance range	16.7-150Ω (1.8~30 MHz) 25-100Ω (50 MHz)
Tuning accuracy	SWR 1.5:1
Memories	100 for tuning data

Features

Memory
99 regular memories, up to 6 banks 5 quick memories (QMB) 3 band-stack for each VFO's register 9 pairs for programmed scan limits
Display
10 Hz frequency resolution
Selective calling
CTCSS (50 tones)
Antenna
2 x SO239 50Ω 1 x SO239 50Ω (only receive)
Power supply [8]
13.8 VDC 90~264 VAC (USA/EXP version) 200~240 VAC (EUR version)
Power supply [9]
90~264 VAC
Power consumption
70VA RX, no signal 80VA RX, typ 450VA TX, 100W (FT2000) 720VA TX, 200W (FT2000D)
Audio power
2.5 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone)
Connections
DB-9 RS232C CAT (PC) 2 x Jack (in/out u-Tune signal) 2 x Jack 6.35 mm (CW key) Jack 3.5 mm (audio line output) Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker) Jack 3.5 mm (REM, keypad) RCA (PTT) RCA (Mic) RCA (Rec) RCA (transverter) RCA (ALC) RCA (TX Req) RCA (TX GND) RCA (+13.8V) BNC (receive antenna output) Jack 4-pin (TNC RTTY) Jack 5-pin (TNC packet) Jack 8-pin (band data, power amplifier) 6-pin miniDIN (antenna rotator) 8-pin miniDIN (optional DMU unit) 10-pin miniDIN (optional u-Tune unit)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
410 (W) x 135 (H) x 350 (D) mm
Weight
14.5 kg (FT2000) 15.5 kg + 3.6 kg (FT2000D + Power supply)

1.8~54 MHz specified performance, amateur bands only.
Alaska emergency frequency, USA version only.
2.4 kHz bandwidth, pre2 ON.
6 KHz bandwidth, pre2 ON.
15 KHz bandwidth, pre2 ON.
Main receiver, VFO-A.
Sub receiver, VFO-B.
FT2000.
FT2000D.

FT-2000 series :

The FT-2000D transceiver comes with external power supply, 50V/10A + 13.8V/5A. 200 Watt of power output, 75 Watt in Class-A operation for very low transmitter intermodulation products.

The FT-2000 transceiver comes with internal power supply. 100 Watt of power output.

FT-2000 / D dual receiver :

FT-2000 / FT-2000D front-end and main/sub VFO block diagram

FT-2000 / D price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT2000 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 1644.00 (1199GBP)	2021-jul	Second Hand FT-2000 version. Good condition overall and perfect working
USD 1750.00	2021-jul	Second Hand FT-2000 version. The transceiver is in excellent condition, with new microphone
USD 3038.00 (2215GBP)	2021-jul	Brand-new FT-2000 version. From old stock
USD 1755.00 (1490EUR)	2021-jun	Second Hand FT-2000D version. Lovely condition overall. Comes with accessories and boxed

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