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YAESU FT-736R

The Yaesu FT-736R covers 50, 144 and 430 MHz bands all-mode.


 

The FT-736R covers 50, 144 and 430 MHz bands all-mode with 10 watts maximum on 50-54MHz and 30 watts maximum on 144-148 and 430-450MHz and has programmable channels and tone burst.    

 

Below are the detailed technical specifications and features for the Yaesu FT-2900R 

 

General Specification

Details

Radio Type

All-mode VHF/UHF base transceiver

Bands

2 m (144–148 MHz), 70 cm (430–450 MHz)

Optional Bands

6 m (50–54 MHz), 1.25 m (222–225 MHz), 23 cm (via plug-in modules)

Modes

USB, LSB, CW, FM (TX/RX), AM (RX only)

Power Supply

13.8 VDC ±10% (20 A max) or built-in 240 VAC supply (FT-736)

Antenna Connectors

SO-239 per band (1 per module, 50 ohms)

Cooling

Internal fan and heatsink

Display

LED numeric display, 10 Hz resolution

Memory Channels

100 memory channels with frequency and mode

Dual VFOs

VFO A/B with split and satellite functions

CTCSS Support

Optional plug-in encoder/decoder board

Dimensions (W×H×D)

340 × 120 × 350 mm

Weight

Approx. 12 kg

 

 

Transmitter Specification

Details

Power Output

25 W (SSB, CW, FM typical)

6 m (10 W), 220 MHz (25 W) & 23 cm (10 W) 

AM Carrier Output

~10 W (with mod)

Modulation

Balanced modulator (SSB), FM limiter, AFSK (via rear DIN)

Microphone Input

8-pin round connector (600-ohm mic impedance)

Spurious Emissions

–50 dB or better

Tone Squelch (CTCSS)

Available with optional tone board

Satellite TX Capability

Yes – full-duplex when used with alternate RX band

Keying Support

CW key input on rear panel

Cooling During TX

Active fan with thermal control

 

 

Receiver Specification

Details

Receiver Type

Double conversion superheterodyne

1st IF

47.055 MHz (2 m), 70.455 MHz (70 cm)

2nd IF

455 kHz (all bands)

Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)

FM: ~–123 dBm ≈ 0.16 µV

SSB/CW: ~–125 dBm ≈ 0.12 µV

Selectivity

SSB/CW: 2.3 kHz @ –6 dB

FM: 15 kHz @ –6 dB

Optional Filters

Narrow CW and SSB filters available

Image Rejection

≥ 60 dB

IF Rejection

≥ 70 dB

Audio Output

2.5 W into 8 ohms (external speaker jack)

AGC

Fast, slow, off selectable

RIT

±9.99 kHz (SSB/CW only)

Noise Blanker

Yes (fixed threshold)

 

 

Photo#1 Yaesu FT-736R VHF, UHF all mode transceiver.

 Photo 1 Yaesu FT-736R VHF, UHF all mode transceiver.

 

 

Features

  • CTCSS Encoder/Decoder: Optional plug-in board

  • Satellite Full-Duplex: Operates TX on one band, RX on another simultaneously

  • Dual VFOs: Supports split, A/B operation

  • Memory Channels: 100 total (with alphanumeric labeling)

  • Digital Frequency Display: LED with 10 Hz resolution

  • Built-in TCXO: High stability frequency control

  • Built-in Clock and Timer

 

Rear Panel

  • Separate antenna jacks per band (SO-239)

  • 13.8V DC input (for DC version)

  • Key input, external speaker, AF out/Packet I/O (DIN jack)

  • Remote jack for rotor and external control

  • ACC connectors for amp and transverter integration

 

 

 

Repairs, maintenance and related projects

 

FT-736R - FTS-8px CTCSS encoder / decode module installation.

FTS-8px installation

28 May 2016

FT-736R - F2887103A audio board fault location and repair.

FT-736R - AF Board Repair

20 March 2018

 

 

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