Main feature

High Power Output

The FT-8900R combines the "traditional" 144/430 MHz local-communications concept with the exciting capability for Sporadic-E or F2 DX on the 29 MHz and 50 MHz bands, for nationwide or worldwide FM communications from your car! The first Amateur Radio FM mobile transceiver providing this capability, the FT-8900R will make you wonder how you got by with a two-band transceiver up to now.

Wide Receiver Frequency Coverage

Affording easy viewing from a wide range of viewing angles, the LCD of the FT-8900R features renowned Omni-Glow display illumination, with four illumination levels available for different environments. You'll marvel at the crystal-clear frequency display and status indicators, whether you’re operating night or day.

Large LCD Display

The FT-8900R provides extended receiver coverage beyond the Amateur bands, so you can keep informed of communication activities in the public safety, commercial, aircraft, and government communications ranges. Included is coverage of 28-29.7 MHz, 50-54 MHz,108-180 MHz, 320-480 MHz, and 700-985 MHz (cellular frequencies are blocked and non-restorable).

One-Touch

To get your message through when it counts, the FT-8900R puts out a full 50 Watts of power on the 29/50/144 MHz bands, and 35 Watts on 430 MHz. To ensure thermal stability during long transmissions, a thermal sensor monitors heat sink temperature, engaging the rear panel's cooling fan when needed.

Over 1000 Memory Channels

Included in the FT-8900R is ARTS feature, which can be critically important in search-and-rescue applications. ARTS provides a "hand-shake" with other ARTS-equipped transceivers, and the display indicates if an "Out of Range" conditions exists. The base station (typically a mobile unit like the FT-8900R) can then alert the field unit to move to a better location. A 6-character CW ID memory also is provided, for Morse Code identification of your station every ten minutes during ARTS operation.