FT-980

Yaesu
FT-980

Specifications

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All mode, all solid state HF transceiver. The transmitter sections operates in any mode, including full QSK CW, FM and FSK. Up to 100 Watts nominal SSB output on all HF ham bands, RF speech processor is included for SSB along with automatic microphone gain control (AMGC) and two front panel meters for monitoring multiple transmitter parameters. Two receiver front-ends, each with their own filter banks, for high dynamic range and sensitivity for both amateur and general DX listening. Dual display system, IF shift and width controls, IF notch filter, CW audio peak filter. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1983.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-980 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	0.1500 ~ 29.9999 MHz
Transmit	1.5000 ~ 1.9999 MHz 3.5000 ~ 3.9999 MHz 7.0000 ~ 7.4999 MHz 10.0000 ~ 10.4999 MHz 14.0000 ~ 14.4999 MHz 18.0000 ~ 18.4999 MHz 21.0000 ~ 21.4999 MHz 24.5000 ~ 24.9999 MHz 28.0000 ~ 29.9999 MHz
Mode
CW / AFSK / LSB / USB / AM / FM
Tuning step
10 Hz / 5 kHz 500 kHz (up/down keys)

Receiver

Sensitivity
CW-N [1]	<1.6 uV (0.15~2 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <0.1 uV (2~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
CW-W [2]	<2.6 uV (0.15~2 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <0.16 uV (2~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
CW / FSK / SSB	<4 uV (0.15~2 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <0.25 uV (2~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
AM-N	<16 uV (0.15~2 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <1 uV (2~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
AM-W	<22 uV (0.15~2 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <1.4 uV (2~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
AM-W [3]	<20 uV (0.15~2 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <1.25 uV (2~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
FM	<0.6 uV (2~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
CW-N [1]	300 Hz (-6dB) 600 Hz (-60dB)
CW-W [2]	600 Hz (-6dB) 1200 Hz (-60dB)
CW / FSK / SSB	2.5 KHz (-6dB) 4.2 KHz (-60dB)
AM-N	3 KHz (-6dB) 9 KHz (-60dB)
AM-W	6 KHz (-6dB) 17 KHz (-60dB)
AM-W [3]	5 KHz (-6dB) 12 KHz (-60dB)
FM	12 KHz (-6dB) 24 KHz (-60dB)
RF attenuator
10 / 20 / 30dB
DR (Dynamic Range)
95 dB
Blocking
140 dB (100 KHz spaced signal, 14 MHz) [4]
Image rejection
> 70dB
IF rejection
> 70dB
IF-shift
Yes
PBT (Passband Tuning)
Yes
Notch filter
Manual	Yes
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes (adjustable)
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
±10 kHz
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Fast, slow, off
Frequency stability
± 3ppm max with temperature from 0°C to +40°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	47.055 MHz
2°	8.9875 MHz
3°	455 kHz
CW features
APF filter (350~1400 Hz) Pitch sidetone (500/600/700 Hz)

Transmitter

Output power
CW / SSB	100 W max
AFSK / FM	50 W max
AM	25 W max
Spurious emission
<-50dBc
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>50dB (1 kHz tone)
Intermodulation products (SSB)
<-40dBc (14 MHz, 100W PEP)
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5 kHz
Audio response
250~2750 Hz (-6dB)
Microphone
500~600Ω
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning)
±10 kHz
CW features
Semi break-in Full break-in Keyer [5]
AFSK features
RTTY shift (170/425/850 Hz)

Features

Memory
12 regular memories
Display
10 Hz frequency resolution
Antenna
SO239 50Ω 2 x RCA 50Ω (RX input)
Power supply
100~120 or 200~234 VAC
Power consumption
72VA RX 530VA TX (100 W output)
Audio power
3 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker) Jack 6.35 mm (CW straight key) Jack 6.35 mm (CW paddle key) RCA (RF-OUT @ -6dBm) RCA (IF-OUT @ 455 kHz) RCA (AF-OUT @ 200mV) RCA (PATCH-IN) RCA (FSK) RCA (PTT) 5-pin DIN (CNTL / Computer) 5-pin DIN (ACC-2) 28-pin jack (ACC-1) 8-pin jack (Mic)

Mechanical and environmental data

Dimensions
370 (W) x 157 (H) x 350 (D) mm. 380 (W) x 165 (H) x 465 (D) mm with knobs, heatsink, feets.
Weight
17 kg

With optional XF-455.8MCN 8-poles filter.
With optional XF-8.9HC 6-poles filter.
With optional XF-8.9GA 6-poles filter.
This parameter, not in official data, was obtained with direct tests.
Optional module.

FT-980 two meters :

Meter I. This meter indicates the transmitter parameter selected by the METER Selector, and either VCC (all modes) or Discriminator tuning (DISC, on FM only) during receive, if selected. Otherwise, Meter I does not deflect during receive. VCC and DISC indications can be read on the lowest scale, where the red portion indicates VCC, with the center of this portion calibrated for 24 VDC (13.5 VDC for 10 Watt models). The FWD SET mark for full scale relative forward power is at the right edge of the lower scale also, for calibration during SWR measurement.

Yaesu FT-980, meter I

Just above the lowest scale is the Compression scale (COMP), marked from O to 27 dB. Use this scale to adjust and monitor the compression level of the RF speech processor during SSB transmission. The center scale of Meter I is for measurement of IC (final transistor collector current), marked in Ampere from 0 to 15 on the upper edge (and O to 4 on the lower edge, for 10 Watt models). The topmost scale is for measurement of RF power output (PO), and the upper edge of this scale is calibrated in Watt, from O to about 130. The lower edge is marked from 0 to about 12, for 10 Watt models.

Yaesu FT-980, meter II

Meter II. During receive operation in all modes this meter indicates relative signal strength in S-units (top scale). During transmission, this meter indicates the ALC level (bottom scale) being applied to the last transmitter IF amplifier, unless the METER Selector is set to the SWR position, in which case this meter indicates reflected power as SWR (middle scale).

FT-980 price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT980 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 799.00	2021-oct	Second Hand Fully working
USD 764.00 (649EUR)	2021-mar	Second Hand With MH-1b8 hand microphone and power cord
USD 552.00 (425GBP)	2020-feb	Second Hand Good condition overall

FT-980 review

PY2VR Eduardo

February-28 2022

A great radio, good RX, excellent TX. Also one of most beautiful transceiver.

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