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Northam, Western Australia
QRZ Page: VK6YSF
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YAESU FT-2900R The
Yaesu FT-2900R is a robust, high-power 2-meter FM radio, ideal for
mobile or fixed station use. Its fanless design and large heat sink
make it ultra-reliable under continuous use.
Below
are the detailed technical specifications and features for the Yaesu
FT-2900R
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General
Specification
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Details
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Type
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VHF
FM mobile transceiver
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Frequency
Range (TX/RX)
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144
– 148 MHz (USA version)
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Mode
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FM
(F3E)
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Channel
Steps
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5 /
10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz
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Memory
Channels
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221
total: 200 regular, 10 band edge, 1 call, 1 home, 9 PMS
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Power
Supply Voltage
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13.8
VDC ±15% (negative ground)
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Current
Drain
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RX:
0.7 A (squelched), TX: 15 A (at 75 W)
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Operating
Temperature
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–20
°C to +60 °C
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Case
Material
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Die-cast
aluminum with no internal fan
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Dimensions
(W × H × D)
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160
× 50 × 185 mm (6.3" × 2" × 7.3")
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Weight
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Approx.
2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
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Transmitter
Specification
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Details
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RF
Output Power
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75 W
/ 30 W / 10 W / 5 W (selectable)
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Modulation
Type
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Variable
reactance FM
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Maximum
Deviation
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±5.0
kHz (wide), ±2.5 kHz (narrow)
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Spurious
Emissions
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≥60
dB below carrier
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Microphone
Impedance
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2 kΩ
(supplied MH-48A6J microphone with DTMF)
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Reciever
Specification
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Details
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Receiver
Type
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Double
conversion superheterodyne
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Intermediate
Frequencies
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1st
IF: 21.7 MHz; 2nd IF: 450 kHz
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Sensitivity
(12 dB SINAD)
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≤0.2
µV
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Selectivity
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12
kHz / 30 kHz (–6 / –60 dB)
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Audio
Output
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3 W @
4 ohms, 10% THD
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Audio
Load Impedance
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4 –
8 ohms
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Squelch
Sensitivity
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≤0.13
µV (at threshold)
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Adjacent
Channel Rejection
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≥60
dB
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Key
Features
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High-Power
Output (up to 75W) without cooling fan
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Extremely
Rugged Construction with large heat sink
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200
Memory Channels with alpha tags (up to 6 characters)
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CTCSS
and DCS Encode/Decode (built-in)
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DTMF
Autodialer & ANI (Automatic Number Identification)
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WX
Channels with Weather Alert (USA model)
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Automatic
Repeater Shift (ARS)
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Smart
Search™ function
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Time-Out
Timer (TOT)
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Automatic
Power-Off (APO)
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Busy
Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)
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Adjustable
Microphone Gain
Rear
Panel & Connections
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Antenna
Connector: SO-239 (50 ohms)
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External
Speaker Jack: 3.5 mm mono
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DC
Power Input: Heavy-duty pigtail with inline fuses
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Optional
TNC/Packet Port: Not included by default
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Page initiated 27 June
2025
Page
last revised 05 November, 2025
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Space Weather
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
Notice Board
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VK6YSF JS8Call and
Olivia 8/250 operations.
Current activity is generally
focused - though not restricted to - JS8Call operations on the 20m, 30m, and 40m bands.
Currently
there is a particular emphasis on JS8Call on the 10 and 12 m band between 00:00 and 12:00 Z, often extending beyond this period.
Olivia 8/250 is used occasionally on the 20m band.
Proposed
band and mode activity
is often communicated on HamSpots: https://hamspots.net/js8/
or my profile on
X: https://x.com/vk6ysf97230
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Feel free to contact me to discuss or arrange a schedule for a contact.
Post
date: 7 December 2025
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Western Australian SSTV net
Popular
Western Australian SSTV net for both digital and anolog SSTV.
Generally
found at 7214.0kHz LSB every afternoon from 08:00 UTC (4:00pm WST)
For more
details: https://www.wasstv.net/wasstv.net/index.html
Post
date: 8 December 2025
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VK6MJM LF (136kHz) and MF (474kHz) Beacon
VK6MJM is a LF/MF station
located in Manjimup, Western Australia.
Common Mode: FST4W 300 (Similar to WSPR)
Note:
other modes and sub-modes may be used.
Station details were presented by
Peter Hall (VK6HP) at PerthTech 2024.Presentation PDF: Peter
Hall VK6HP at PerthTech
QRZ Page: VK6MJM
on QRZ.com
Post
date: 10 March 2025
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