FT-600 / System 600

Yaesu
FT-600 / System 600

Specifications

Prices

Integrated HF transceiver designed for the worldwide Land Mobile, Marine and Amateur markets. Transmitter coverage determined by the Configuration Key, 100 Watts CW / AMTOR / SSB. Receiver coverage from 50 kHz to 30 MHz, dual watch, DDS synthesizer, clone feature, selective calling system, direct frequency entry keypad, keypad cover, optional fix/rolling voice encryption modes. The radio meets the requirements of the U.S. military's MIL-STD-810 specifications for shock and vibration. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1996.

Reference market : amateur-radio / commercial / professional

FT-600 / System 600 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	0.0500 ~ 29.9999 MHz
Transmit	1.8000 ~ 29.9999 MHz [1]
Mode
CW / AFSK / LSB / USB / AM
Tuning step
10 / 100 Hz / 1 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
CW / SSB	<2 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10 dB S/N) <0.25 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10 dB S/N)
AM	<8 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10 dB S/N) <1 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10 dB S/N)
Selectivity
CW-N [2]	0.5 kHz (-6 dB) 1.2 kHz (-60 dB)
CW / SSB / AM-N	2.2 kHz (-6 dB) 5.0 kHz (-60 dB)
AM-W [3]	6.0 kHz (-6 dB) 12.0 kHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection
>70 dB (1.8~30 MHz)
IF rejection
>60 dB (1.8~30 MHz)
Spurious response
<-55 dBm (conducted radiation). 5.2428 / 8.2150 / 10.4857 / 19.6610 MHz (discrete spurious).
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
±300 Hz
Frequency stability
± 10ppm with temperature from 0°C to +40°C ± 2ppm with temperature from 0°C to +50°C [4]
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	47.055 MHz
2°	8.215 MHz
Squelch sensitivity
CW / SSB / AM	<2 uV (1.8~30 MHz)

Transmitter

Output power
CW / SSB	100 W
AM	25 W
Spurious emission
<-40 dBc
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>50 dB (1.5 kHz tone)
Intermodulation products (SSB)
-25 dB (14.2 MHz, 100W PEP)
Occupied bandwidth
<0.5 kHz (CW) <3.0 kHz (SSB) <6.0 kHz (AM)
Audio response
400~2600 Hz (SSB, -6 dB)
Microphone
500~600Ω

Features

Memory
100 regular memories, in 4 banks
Display
100 Hz frequency resolution 10-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
Yes [5]
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.5 VDC (±10%)
Power consumption
1.2A RX, no signal 20A TX, 100W
Audio power
1.5 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker) Jack 3.5 mm (AFSK in/out) Jack 3.5 mm (CW key) RCA (PTT) RCA (ALC) 5-pin mini-DIN (FC-800 antenna tuner) 6-pin mini-DIN (clone) 8-pin mini-DIN (band data) 8-pin jack (microphone)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
244 (W) x 104 (H) x 286 (D) mm, without knobs
Weight
4.5 kg

See the following configuration keys chart.
With the YF-112C filter installed.
With the YF-112A filter installed.
With TCXO-4 option.
Non active in amateur-radio version.

FT-600 / System 600 rear panel and connections :

Yaesu FT-600 / System 600 rear panel

FT-600 / System 600 configuration keys :

Key "FT-600"
Transmitter coverage	1.8~29.7 MHz amateur bands
Installation	Amateur radio
Key "LMR"
Transmitter coverage	1.8~30 MHz
Installation	Land mobile radio
Key "Marine"
Transmitter coverage	ITU channels
Installation	Marine service
Key "*"
Transmitter coverage	Programmed by the dealer
Installation	Mil / General service

FT-600 / System 600 price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT600 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 583.00 (449GBP)	2020-feb	Second Hand Included is the microphone, power lead, manual. TCXO-4 module fitted. There are some small scratches, apart from that it is in lovely condition. Amateur radio version
USD 399.95	2005-aug	Second Hand Comes with original manual and MH-31 hand microphone. Amateur radio version

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