FT-920

Yaesu
FT-920

Specifications

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Amateur HF/50 MHz transceiver incorporating a multitude of advanced features. Offers up to 100 Watts of adjustable power output on all bands between 160 meters and 6 meters, 25 Watts carrier in the AM mode, utilizing rugged MOSFET final amplifier transistors. DSP filters, automatic seeking Notch filter, Noise Reduction, Digital Voice Recorder, RF preamplifiers for both high and low bands, Dual watch. The Omni-Glow display provides a wealth of information regarding transceiver status, and it includes enhanced tuning aids for many operating applications. The built-in high-speed ATU may be utilized both on receive and transmit. Shuttle jog tuning dial and independent knobs for the two VFOs. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1997.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-920 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	0.1000 ~ 30.0000 MHz 48.0000 ~ 56.0000 MHz
Transmit	1.8 / 3.5 / 7 / 10 / 14 / 18 / 21 / 24 / 28 / 50 MHz band
Mode
CW / FSK / LSB / USB / AM / FM [1]
Tuning step
1 / 10 / 100 Hz (CW/FSK/SSB) 10 / 100 Hz / 1 kHz (AM/FM) 100 kHz / 1 MHz (up/down keys) 0.005~1 MHz (programmable, up/down keys)

Receiver

Sensitivity [2]
CW / SSB	5 uV (0.15~0.25 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) 4 uV (0.25~0.5 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) 2 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) 0.2 uV (1.8~24.5 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) 0.13 uV (24.5~54 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
AM	40 uV (0.15~0.25 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) 32 uV (0.25~0.5 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) 16 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) 2 uV (1.8~24.5 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) 1.3 uV (24.5~54 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
FM	0.5 uV (1.8~24.5 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.25 uV (24.5~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
CW-N [3]	500 Hz (-6dB) 1800 Hz (-60dB)
CW / FSK / SSB / AM-N	2.4 KHz (-6dB) 5.0 KHz (-60dB)
AM [4]	6 KHz (-6dB) 14 KHz (-60dB)
FM [1]	12 KHz (-6dB) 25 KHz (-50dB)
RF preamplifiers
A1	JFET, high dynamic
A2	MOSFET, low noise
RF attenuator
6 / 12 / 18dB
Image rejection
> 70dB (1.8~56 MHz)
IF rejection
> 70dB (1.8~30 MHz) > 50dB (50 MHz)
IF-shift range
±1.26 kHz
Notch filter
Automatic	>35dB
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes (level adjustable)
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
±9.99 kHz
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Fast, slow, off
Frequency stability
± 10ppm max ± 2ppm max [5]
Frequency accuracy
± 3.5ppm / 460Hz max [5]
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	68.985 MHz
2°	8.215 MHz
3°	455 kHz (FM)
Squelch sensitivity
CW / DIG / SSB / AM	<2 uV
FM	<0.32 uV (28~56 MHz)
CW features
Pitch (300~1050Hz, 50Hz steps) Reverse sideband

Transmitter

Output power
CW / DIG / SSB / FM	100 W max
AM	25 W max
Spurious emission
Harmonics	<-50dBc (1.8~28 MHz) <-60dBc (50 MHz)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>50dB
Intermodulation products (SSB)
<-31dBc (14 MHz, 100W PEP)
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 2.5 kHz (narrow) ± 5 kHz (wide)
Audio response
400~2600 Hz (-6dB, SSB, DSP Off)
Microphone
500~600Ω
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning)
±9.99 kHz
CW features
Semi break-in Full break-in Keyer (speed/weight adjustable)
FSK features
RTTY shift (170/425/850 Hz) Packet shift (200 Hz) Packet AFSK or FM (300/1200/9600bps)
Antenna tuner
Impedance range	16.5 ~ 150Ω (1.8~30 MHz) 25 ~ 100Ω (50~54 MHz)
Tuning accuracy	<1.4:1

Features

Memory
99 regular memories 11 call channels 10 split frequency memory channels 5 QMB (Quick Memory Bank) channels 1 set for band-edge scanning
Display
10 Hz frequency resolution (VFO-A) 10 Hz frequency resolution (VFO-B) 31-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS 1750Hz tone
Antenna
2 x SO239 50Ω 2 x RCA (RX in/out)
Power supply
13.5 VDC (±10%)
Power consumption
2.0A RX, no signal 2.5A RX, signal present 22A TX, 100W output
Audio power
1.5 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker) 2 x Jack 6.35 mm (CW key) RCA (AF-OUT / TNC) RCA (PATCH / MIC) RCA (ALC) RCA (PTT) RCA (TX-GND) RCA (13.5V/200mA, pin positive) DB9 RS-232C (CAT) 5-pin DIN (DATA / TNC) 8-pin DIN (BAND) 8-pin jack (Mic)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
410 (W) x 135 (H) x 316 (D) mm
Weight
11 kg

FM module is available as an option.
Preamplifier On, SSB/CW/DIG bandwidth 2.4 kHz, AM bandwidth 6 kHz.
With optional YF-116C filter.
With optional YF-116A filter.
With optional TCXO-7 unit.

FT-920 description :

This radio is a state-of-the-art amateur transceiver incorporating a multitude of advanced features to give you the competitive edge in a wide variety of operating applications. The built-in high-speed automatic antenna tuner may be utilized both on RX and TX, providing improved impedance matching for the transmitter and protection from out-of-band signals on receive. A built-in Digital Voice Recorder allows storage and playback of incoming signals, and also allows you to store up to four repetitive messages of up to 16 seconds each. And the Electronic Memory Keyer also provides storage of CW messages, including incremented, imbedded contest numbers, to reduce operator fatigue in contests. Both full QSK and semi-break-in CW are provided.

The receiver section is highlighted by the high-performance Digital Signal Processing filters, which provide razor-sharp selectivity. The high-intercept front end circuitry includes ten input bandpass filters with PIN diode switching, optimized RF preamplifiers, and Intercept Point Optimization (IPO) for high-signal, high-noise environments. A separate receive-only antenna jack is provided, in addition to the two main TX/RX jacks, for connection of a Beverage or other low-noise receiving antenna.

Yaesu's exclusive Shuttle Jog tuning dial provides simple yet quick frequency excursions around the band. Independent tuning knobs for the two VFOs join direct keyboard frequency entry, one-touch band change, and extensive scanning capabilities to make the FT-920 a joy to use.

VFO-B and DSP filter controls on the Yaesu FT 920

FT-920 price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT920 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 575.00	2021-sep	Second Hand In good working condition. Have original box, manual, power cord, hand microphone
USD 752.00 (579GBP)	2020-nov	Second Hand Good condition, comes with microphone and power lead. Boxed
USD 937.00 (800EUR)	2018-jun	Second Hand In excellent condition, with no scratches on the front. Complete with the stock microphone, the power lead and manual
USD 752.00 (560GBP)	2018-may	Second Hand Fully working. Comes with mic and DC lead
USD 849.95	2008-jul	Second Hand With box, owner's manual and hand microphone

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