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FT-950

Yaesu
FT-950

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High class HF + 50 MHz transceiver. Triple-conversion receiver with frequency range 0.03-56 MHz, roofing filters 15 / 6 / 3 KHz in the first IF, optional RF u-Tune preselector. Transmitter with 100 Watt max output power in ham-band. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2010.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-950 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	0.0300 ~ 56.0000 MHz [1]
Transmit	1.8 / 3.5 / 5.1675 [2] / 5.2 [3] / 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 / 1 / 5 / 10 / 100 KHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
SSB [4]	4 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) 0.2 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N, preamp2 on) 0.12 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S+N/N, preamp2 on)
AM [4]	28 uV (0.1~1.8 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) 2.0 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N, preamp2 on) 1.0 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S+N/N, preamp2 on)
FM [4]	0.5 uV (28~29.7 MHz, 12dB SINAD, preamp2 on) 0.35 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD, preamp2 on)
Selectivity
CW / RTTY / Packet	> 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)
IF filter ultimate attenuation [5]
80 dB
RF preamplifiers
Preamp1	~10 dB
Preamp2	~17 dB
RF attenuator
6 / 12 / 18 dB
DR (Dynamic Range) [5]
105 dB (20 KHz spaced signals, 14 MHz) 79 dB (2 KHz spaced signals, 14 MHz)
Blocking [5]
125 dB (100 KHz spaced signal, 14 MHz)
Synthesizer phase noise [5]
-125 dBc @ 10 KHz (14 MHz)
Image rejection
> 70 dB (1.8~28 MHz) > 60 dB (50~54 MHz)
IF-shift range
± 1 KHz
Notch filter
Manual	Yes
Automatic	Yes
NB (Noise Blanker)
Narrow / Wide (Depth adjustable)
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
Variable in 15 steps
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
± 9.999 KHz
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Off, fast, mid, slow
Frequency stability
± 0.5 ppm max with temperature +25°C after 1' warm-up ± 1 ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C after 1' warm-up
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	69.450 MHz
2°	450 KHz
3°	30 KHz 24 KHz (AM/FM)
IF roofing filter
3 / 6 / 15 KHz
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
SSB / CW / FSK / FM	5 ~ 100 W
AM	2 ~ 25 W
Spurious emission
Harmonics	< -60 dB (1.8~30 MHz) < -65 dB (50 MHz)
Except harmonics	< -50 dB (1.8~30 MHz)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
> 60 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
> 60 dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5 / 2.5 KHz
Microphone
600Ω
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning)
± 9.999 KHz
CW features
4~60 wpm keyer
FSK features
170 / 200 / 425 / 850 Hz shift
Antenna tuner
Impedance range	16.7-150Ω (1.8~50 MHz)
Tuning accuracy	SWR 1.5:1

Features

Memory
99 regular memories, up to 6 banks 5 quick memories 3 band-stack for each VFO's register 9 pairs for programmed scan limits
Display
10 Hz frequency resolution 32-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS
Antenna
2 x SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC
Power consumption
1.8A RX, squelch On 2.1A RX, typ 22A TX, max power
Audio power
2.5 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm headphone Jack 3.5 mm external speaker RCA line output
Connections
DB-9 RS232C CAT (PC) 8-pin miniDIN (optional DMU unit) 10-pin miniDIN (optional u-Tune unit) 2 x Jack (in/out u-Tune signal) Jack 6.35 mm (key) Jack 3.5 mm (keypad) RCA (PTT control) Jack 6-pin (TNC) Jack 8-pin (antenna tuner) Jack 10-pin (power amplifier) 6-pin miniDIN (antenna rotator)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
365 (W) x 115 (H) x 315 (D) mm
Weight
9.8kg

1.8~54 MHz specified performance guaranteed.
USA version only, for Alaska emergency communications.
USA/UK version only, see following table.
2400 Hz SSB bandwidth, 6.0 KHz AM bandwidth, 15.0 KHz FM bandwidth.
This parameter, not in official data, was obtained with direct tests.

FT-950 description :

The Yaesu FT950 has 0.03~56 MHz general coverage receive capability and utilizes DSP filtering incorporating features as variable bandwidth, IF shift, passband contour tuning, digital noise reduction, manual / auto notch, noise blanker. On the transmit side a three-band parametric microphone equalizer allows precise and flexible adjustment of the waveform created by operator voice. A few other features: Multi function meter for signal strenght, output RF power, ALC, SWR, final amplifier drain current, final amplifier drain voltage, speech compressor level. Block diagram display, from antenna to AGC. Graphic indicates together the contour filter, notch filter, width, shift. The Yaesu FT-950 utilizes a triple band-stack VFO selection technique, which permits to store up to three favorite frequencies and modes onto each band register. CW tuning offset indicator. Split-frequency operation. Repeater operation, also with CTCSS tone. 118 menu item for extensive customization.

FT-950 IF filter selection :

CW Mode	Default	Adjustable range
Narrow	0.5 kHz	0.1~0.5 KHz
Wide	2.4 kHz	0.5~2.4 KHz
RTTY / Packet Mode	Default	Adjustable range
Narrow	0.3 kHz	0.1~0.5 KHz
Wide	0.5 kHz	0.5~2.4 KHz
SSB Mode	Default	Adjustable range
Narrow	1.8 kHz	0.2~1.8 KHz
Wide	2.4 kHz	1.8~3.0 KHz
AM Mode	Default
Narrow	6 kHz
Wide	9 kHz
FM Mode	Default
Narrow	9 kHz
Wide	16 kHz

5.2 MHz band :

Channel number	Frequency (USA)	Frequency (UK)
1	5.332 MHz	5.260 MHz
2	5.348 MHz	5.280 MHz
3	5.368 MHz	5.290 MHz
4	5.373 MHz	5.368 MHz
5	5.405 MHz	5.373 MHz
6	---	5.400 MHz
7	---	5.405 MHz

AGC time constant :

CW Mode / Time constant
FAST	0.3s Default * OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
MID	0.7s Default OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
SLOW	3.0s Default OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
RTTY Mode / Time constant
FAST	0.3s Default OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
MID	0.7s Default OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
SLOW	3.0s Default * OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
SSB Mode / Time constant
FAST	0.3s Default OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
MID	0.7s Default OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
SLOW	3.0s Default * OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
AM Mode / Time constant
FAST	0.3s Default * OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
MID	0.7s Default OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
SLOW	3.0s Default OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
FM Mode / Time constant
FAST	0.3s Default * OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
MID	0.7s Default OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)
SLOW	3.0s Default OFF, 0.02~4 seconds (0.02s steps)

[*] auto selection.

FT-950 rear panel and connections :

Yaesu FT-950 rear panel

FT-950 accessories and options :

Part # / Description
MD200	High fidelty desktop microphone
MD100	Desktop microphone
YH-77STA	Lightweight stereo headphone
VL/VP-1000	Power amplifier/power supply
CT-118	Power amplifier connection cable
DMU-2000	Data management unit, audio scope / oscilloscope
RF u-Tuning Kit A	For 160m band
RF u-Tuning Kit B	For 80/40m band
RF u-Tuning Kit C	For 30/20m band
FC-40	External automatic antenna tuner
DVS-6	Voice memory unit
FH-2	Remote control keypad

FT-950 price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT950 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 874.00 (750EUR)	2020-jan	Second Hand Good condition overall. Comes with microphone, power lead, manual and box
USD 908.00 (699GBP)	2020-jan	Second Hand Nice condition. Boxed and with power lead, microphone, latest firmware installed

FT-950 review

WB7PTR

January-9 2023

I just got a Yaesu FT950 used from a friend, and the receiver is great. Got it cheap because some of the features on it don't work, but it seems to have transmit and receive capability. Hopefully, I can get the other stuff to work. It is NOT operator error either. The features themselves are not operating no matter how much I push buttons, etc. All the functions controlled by knobs are fine. I suspect some of the computer circuitry in the rig may be fried but I still have a manually tunable transceiver. I'm eager to see what this thing does once the CPU circuitry is repaired or replaced. Wish I could find a schematic somewhere!

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N0NCO

November-26 2022

Excellent receiver, plus great transmit sound! After all, the receiver is the most important part of your rig. Can't work 'em if you can't hear 'em - and the FT950's rx has that rare combination of great sensitivity, great selectivity, great 3rd-order intercept, great intermod rejection, and great blocking dynamic range - which is typically only found in high-end rigs!

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KZ5MLS

October-17 2022

The FT-950 is probably the best non waterfall HF rig on the used market. It's easy to learn and the sound quality is superb. It is my go to rig for DX'ing.

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IZ4BPF

March-6 2022

Excellent rig the Yaesu FT950, a soft receiver - not squeaky as you hear from some more expensive systems. Impeccable modulation, parametric settings and DSP filters, the only thing: you get lost a bit in the menu and you have to read a bit to understand how to make the optimal settings. Excellent in CW.

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Jack HF

December-12 2021

One of the best values on the second-hand market. With the internal IF out, it is easy to add a Panadapter. The CS button can easily be assigned to control power output. Very good and fast remote control (look for FT2000RC). Poor tuner implementation. Roofing filters require some rework to become useful.

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IZ6BYL

Transceiver with a remarkable quality / price ratio. With 650 euros (it is also in second-hand offer at this price), there is an excellent radio, with the only most drawback related to the lack of continuous power control in the front panel.

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Joe Radio

Decent radio with good value for money at the current used market price. Large feature set, good ergonomics. Tuner is slow, loud and has small range. Roofing filters are a tad too wide.

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