The Yaesu FT-8500 is a mobile VHF/UHF transceiver. Frequency range RX: 110-174 / 410-500 MHz. Frequency range TX: 144-146 / 430-440 MHz (Europe) or 144-148 / 430-450 MHz (USA). RF output: High: 50/35 W, Medium: 10/10 W, Low: 5/5 W. Power requirements: 13.8V DC. Features include 9K6 packet ready and twin RX. Weight: 1.1 kg. Dimensions: 40 × 140 × 160 mm. Current drain RX: Max 1 A. Current drain TX: Max 11.5 A.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m 70cm
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- ?
Receiver
- RX-range
- 110-174 / 410-500 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 144-146 / 430-440 MHz (Europe)
144-148 / 430-450 MHz (USA) - Modulations
- FM
- RF-output
- High: 50/35 W, Medium: 10/10 W, Low: 5/5 W
Connections
- Antenna
- -
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 13.8V DC
- Current drain RX
- Max 1 A
- TX
- Max 11.5 A
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 140 × 40 × 160 mm (5.51 × 1.57 × 6.30 in)
- Weight
- 1.10 kg (2.4 lbs)
- Form factor
- Mobile
- Manufactured
- Between 19xx and 19xx
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- 9K6 packet ready. Twin RX
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 4360
- MPN
- YAESU-FT-008500
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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- USD 100
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