FT-2980R

Yaesu
FT-2980R

Specifications

Prices

80 Watt heavy-duty 144 MHz FM transceiver. Solid RF power with no cooling fan needed, easy-to-read display, one-touch WIRES Internet linking access capability, CTCSS and DCS encode/decode, dual watch, extensive memory. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2017.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-2980R specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz
Transmit	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [2]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
< 0.4 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM-Narrow	9 kHz (-6dB) 22 kHz (-60dB)
FM-Wide	12 kHz (-6dB) 28 kHz (-60dB)
Image rejection
> 70 dB
IF rejection
> 70 dB
Frequency stability
± 10ppm with temperature from -20°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	21.7 MHz
2°	450 kHz

Transmitter

Output power
FM	80 / 30 / 10 / 5 W
Spurious emission
< -60 dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 2.5 kHz (FM-Narrow) ± 5.0 kHz (FM-Wide)
Microphone
2 kΩ

Features

Memory
200 basic memories. 8 banks with up to 200 channels each from basic memories. 31 special memories for smart-search. 10 pairs for band-edge. 1 home channel. 10 weather-band channels [2][3]
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 9-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
50-tone CTCSS / 104-code DCS 1750Hz tone
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15%, negative ground
Power consumption
0.3A RX, squelched 0.7A RX, typ 4A TX, 5W power output 5A TX, 10W power output 9A TX, 30W power output 15A TX, 75W power output
Audio power
3 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker)
Connections
6-pin jack (microphone / TNC / clone feature)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
160 (W) x 50 (H) x 185 (D) mm, without knobs
Weight
1.9 kg

Asia version.
USA version.
Allow quick access to NOAA weather broadcasts.

FT-2980R clone feature :

Simple connection between two FT-2980R for cloning

FT-2980R price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT2980 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 179.95	2023-mar	Brand-new
USD 149.95	2021-jul	Brand-new

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