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Yaesu FTM-3207DR and FT-2980R - Yaesu announced two new radios
Yaesu announced two new radios are coming to the market! – Yaesu FTM-3207DR and FT-2980R
Yaesu FTM-3207DR and FT-2980R will be available late summer / early fall!
Yaesu FT-2980R 80W FM 2M Mobile Transceiver As its model name suggests, the new FT-2980R arrives with the solid feature configuration and mechanical toughness of the ever popular FT-2900R – with a superior output power that is upgraded to 80 Watts!
With the new FT-2980R, four output power settings – 80W, 30W, 10W and 5W – are selectable, allowing each user to choose the power they want for their operating style and situations. A Massive Heatsink guarantees a solid 80 Watts of RF Power with no cooling fan needed.
Thanks to a loud 3 Watts of audio output, the operator can enjoy reception – even in noisy environments.
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Yaesu FTM-3207DR and FT-2980R will be available late summer / early fall!
Yaesu FT-2980R 80W FM 2M Mobile Transceiver As its model name suggests, the new FT-2980R arrives with the solid feature configuration and mechanical toughness of the ever popular FT-2900R – with a superior output power that is upgraded to 80 Watts!
With the new FT-2980R, four output power settings – 80W, 30W, 10W and 5W – are selectable, allowing each user to choose the power they want for their operating style and situations. A Massive Heatsink guarantees a solid 80 Watts of RF Power with no cooling fan needed.
Thanks to a loud 3 Watts of audio output, the operator can enjoy reception – even in noisy environments.
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Yaesu FT-2900R Overview and Review
This is an excellent base station radio for 2m. I use it on 5w and hit all of the repeaters in my area with full quieting. It's works well on TX/RX and my antenna is located in a closet. Overall, it's just as good as the FT-2800M. It's a solid workhorse.
PROS:
*The VFO/Volume/Squelch knobs have nice tension.
*Easy to operate and program.
*RF Squelch function in menu (great for keeping out traffic light noise at intersections)
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PROS:
*The VFO/Volume/Squelch knobs have nice tension.
*Easy to operate and program.
*RF Squelch function in menu (great for keeping out traffic light noise at intersections)
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Yaesu ft-2900r frequency modification mars mod
Yaesu ft-2900r frequency modification mars mod
So I was browsing the internet and learned of a really simple modification to the yeasu ft2900r mobile 2m transceiver. The radio comes stock with the abilty to receive from 136-174 MHz but will only transmit on the 2m ham band. Performing this mod, according to what I read, unlocks it for tx on I believe the entire rx range.. I was wondering if anyone on here ever heard of or performed this mod.. and yes I have legal reasons to do so..
So I was browsing the internet and learned of a really simple modification to the yeasu ft2900r mobile 2m transceiver. The radio comes stock with the abilty to receive from 136-174 MHz but will only transmit on the 2m ham band. Performing this mod, according to what I read, unlocks it for tx on I believe the entire rx range.. I was wondering if anyone on here ever heard of or performed this mod.. and yes I have legal reasons to do so..
How To Program The Yaesu Ft- 2900R The Ultimate 2 Meter Ham Radio
How To Program The Yaesu Ft- 2900R The Ultimate 2 Meter Ham Radio
Today I will show you how to program the yaesu ft-2900 the ultimate 2 meter ham radio.
Products used for todays videos:
Yaesu Ft-2900 @ Meter Radio
Diamond X-50 Antenna In The Attic Of My Condo
2-Goal Zero 30 -Watt Solar Panels
Goal Zero Guardian Solar Controller
Midland External Speaker
Today I will show you how to program the yaesu ft-2900 the ultimate 2 meter ham radio.
Products used for todays videos:
Yaesu Ft-2900 @ Meter Radio
Diamond X-50 Antenna In The Attic Of My Condo
2-Goal Zero 30 -Watt Solar Panels
Goal Zero Guardian Solar Controller
Midland External Speaker
Yaesu FT2900R too loud after MARS modification
Yaesu FT2900R too loud after MARS modification
I did an extended TX mod to my Yaesu FT2900R following this link:
And after I did a computer reset I now have the audio at what appears to be almost full blast and it will not turn down. Other than that the radio seems to operate fine, just that volume is now close to 100% and does not really change with the volume knob.
I did the mod with one of my sons, so I was not 100% in control but he did not appear to make any mistakes. Afterwards I've gone over the board with a magnifying glass and an alcohol Q-tip a couple of times, checked all the connections, etc etc. And yes, I do have auth. to transmit out of band. Ironic part is I wasn't really planning on doing it with this radio, but thought it would be fun to do with my son so now he'll probably remember this forever.....
Anyway, if anyone has a suggestion on a direction to proceed I'd appreciate it. About the only thing I can think of now is if we damaged the volume pot pulling the knob off, but don't really think so. After a few more ldeas I'll probably resolder the jumper pad and see what happens but don't know if that is truly related or not.
I did an extended TX mod to my Yaesu FT2900R following this link:
And after I did a computer reset I now have the audio at what appears to be almost full blast and it will not turn down. Other than that the radio seems to operate fine, just that volume is now close to 100% and does not really change with the volume knob.
I did the mod with one of my sons, so I was not 100% in control but he did not appear to make any mistakes. Afterwards I've gone over the board with a magnifying glass and an alcohol Q-tip a couple of times, checked all the connections, etc etc. And yes, I do have auth. to transmit out of band. Ironic part is I wasn't really planning on doing it with this radio, but thought it would be fun to do with my son so now he'll probably remember this forever.....
Anyway, if anyone has a suggestion on a direction to proceed I'd appreciate it. About the only thing I can think of now is if we damaged the volume pot pulling the knob off, but don't really think so. After a few more ldeas I'll probably resolder the jumper pad and see what happens but don't know if that is truly related or not.
Yaesu FT-2900 Review
This is my first mobile 2M rig, and I am very pleased with my purchase of the Yaesu FT-2900. I am running it with a Hustler MX-2 mag mounted on the roof of my Toyota Corolla, mostly talking to friends on FM simplex. I drive from the Bay Area across the San Joaquin Valley to the Sierra foothills, and regularly work stations 40-50+ miles distant. Most of my friends are running 2-meter horizontal beams for sideband, and we can make reliable contacts with my setup despite the loss with the cross polarization. Any repeaters I'd care to use are a snap, of course.
Some of the Pros (many others have mentioned):
1.)Very rugged design with a large display.
2.)Nice touch on controls.
3.)Robust, pleasing audio on both TX/RX.
4.)Very good receiver, with extended coverage for high VHF Public Service (very useful in my area), and Weather Band. I'm not sure why the one reviewer was experiencing splatter from adjacent channels, but I've heard none of that. My take is that this rig has a bullet-proof front end.
5.)Excellent value for the money. The MX-2 and the rig were about $200 out the door at HRO.
6.)I think the scan functions work adequately well for my purposes. I have about 20 channels -- a mix of simplex channels and favorite repeaters -- programmed in mine. I use the carrier mode and the mic to toggle in or out of the scan mode or step if the rig stops on a channel I'm not interested in.
1.)Very rugged design with a large display.
2.)Nice touch on controls.
3.)Robust, pleasing audio on both TX/RX.
4.)Very good receiver, with extended coverage for high VHF Public Service (very useful in my area), and Weather Band. I'm not sure why the one reviewer was experiencing splatter from adjacent channels, but I've heard none of that. My take is that this rig has a bullet-proof front end.
5.)Excellent value for the money. The MX-2 and the rig were about $200 out the door at HRO.
6.)I think the scan functions work adequately well for my purposes. I have about 20 channels -- a mix of simplex channels and favorite repeaters -- programmed in mine. I use the carrier mode and the mic to toggle in or out of the scan mode or step if the rig stops on a channel I'm not interested in.
Cons:
DIY Ford Truck Installation of Yaesu 2900R 2 Meter Ham Radio
DIY Ford Truck Installation of Yaesu 2900R 2 Meter Ham Radio
An installation of a Yaesu 2900 in a Ford F-150 with a Tram 1185 magnetic mobile antenna. Also pictures I took of tornado damage from 2013.
DIY Ford Truck Installation of Yaesu 2900R 2 Meter Ham Radio
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An installation of a Yaesu 2900 in a Ford F-150 with a Tram 1185 magnetic mobile antenna. Also pictures I took of tornado damage from 2013.
DIY Ford Truck Installation of Yaesu 2900R 2 Meter Ham Radio
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Yaesu FT-2900R Overview
I bought one of these. The HT will be used as a mobile and portable, this will be my base station. I think it works great. It easily hit local repeaters on 5 watts, and I got great reports on the sound quality. I also didn't like the huge bulky power cable, but this thing does put out 75 watts if you are so inclined. The only real problem I had was the programming. First of all, it is possible to program way more stuff than anyone could possibly need. Second, it is easy to make a mistake with the tiny buttons when you are in a hurry, and it doesn't give you time to think about what you are doing before it cuts off. I went back the next day and got the programming software. Expensive, but now it has been successfully programmed with a ton of stuff I will never need. I wish someone would make a simple radio where you could just look in the repeater directory (yes, I have a paper copy), use the VFO to set the frequency, key in the offset, and the repeater access code if necessary. You then try low power, and if you don't hit it, keep raising the power until you do.
I plan on doing a lot of traveling, and will need to be able to look up and tune the radio to local repeaters
MODIFICATION Yaesu FT-2900 IN TRANSMISSION
MODIFICATION Yaesu FT-2900 IN TRANSMISSION
WITH THIS MODIFICATION WE WILL HAVE OUR RADIO OPEN IN RX AND TX AND IF THEY WANT TO LEAVE THE FUNCTION ARS ACTIVATED LET ALL JUMPER OPEN GREETINGS AND THANKS
WITH THIS MODIFICATION WE WILL HAVE OUR RADIO OPEN IN RX AND TX AND IF THEY WANT TO LEAVE THE FUNCTION ARS ACTIVATED LET ALL JUMPER OPEN GREETINGS AND THANKS
How to Erase a Memory from the Yaesu FT-2900R
How to Erase a Memory from the Yaesu FT-2900R
Yaesu FT-2900R
I know how to use the "SKIP" feature.
I know I can over write the memory location.
I want to know how to ERASE the memory data
from a given memory location.
Is it possible?? I cannot find it in the manual.
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Yaesu FT-2900R
I know how to use the "SKIP" feature.
I know I can over write the memory location.
I want to know how to ERASE the memory data
from a given memory location.
Is it possible?? I cannot find it in the manual.
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How to reset your Yaesu FT-2900 to factory default settings
If the radio is not performing as it should or once did for whatever
reason, power surge or data corruptions, it may be necessary to reset it
back to its factory settings. It’s very easy to do and I’m posting it
here so that I don’t need to dig it out of the manual.
There are two different resets, one is the Microprocessor reset, this will clear the memory and any stored frequencies. The other is Set-Menu Mode reset, this will keep any stored frequencies but reset all the configuration settings.
Microprocessor Reset (clears all settings and memory)
http://ft2900.blogspot.ca/2017/05/resetting-yaesu-ft2900r.html
There are two different resets, one is the Microprocessor reset, this will clear the memory and any stored frequencies. The other is Set-Menu Mode reset, this will keep any stored frequencies but reset all the configuration settings.
Microprocessor Reset (clears all settings and memory)
- Turn off the radio
- Press and hold in the [REV(DW)], [LOW (A/N)], and [D/MR (MR)] keys while turning ON the radio. The “ALL RESET PUSH D/MR KEY” message will scroll on the display.
- Press the [D/MR (MW)] key to complete the reset, press any other key to cancel the reset process.
- Turn the radio OFF
- Press and hold the [LOW A/N)] and [D/MR (MW)] keys while turning the radio ON. The “SET MODE RESET PUSH D/MR KEY” message will scroll on the display.
- Press the [D/MR (MW)] key to reset the Set (Menu) mode settings to their factory defaults. Press any other key to cancel the reset process.
- use the mic to enter in your frequency
- press the SET key to enter the IN FREQ [52] aka Tone Frequency
- press the SET key to enter the SQL.TYP [49]
- Press the PPT to exit the SET menu
- Press the [D/MR (MW)] to save to memory
http://ft2900.blogspot.ca/2017/05/resetting-yaesu-ft2900r.html
Yaesu FT-2900R Silly Little Microphone
I see only TWO pro's -
- 75w output
- Sturdy cast aluminum brick
Other than that, everything about this radio is a con, IMO. EXTREMELY non intuitive controls. Example, the switch from MEMORY to VFO is on a button labeled "MW D/MR". What in that label suggests choosing memory or VFO? The other menu choices are equally as confusing and all of them are of that typical "Push momentarily for one function, hold down for 1/2 to 2 seconds for another, hold down longer than 2 seconds for a third choice". That's hardly good engineering, particularly for a mobile rig. If you hit a menu choice button and want to get out of it, there's no clear way how to "back out". Sometimes you have to recycle the power.
But the absolutely most ridiculous "feature" of this radio is the stupid microphone. Weight of the mic is about 3 oz. Doesn't want to stay in any mic clip unless the clip is set up with a LOT of tension. When it does sit in a clip, the slightest movement of the vehicle or the mic cord wants to either push the mic out of the holder or rotate it around on it's clip button. PTT switch is very large and takes almost NOT pressure to activate. That, combined with the tiny size of the mic, means that every time you try and pick up the mic, it's likely you're activating the PTT. Sitting on my desk in the shack, I can simply brush the mic cable aside and it will rotate the mic onto it's PTT and key up the radio. DTMF buttons on the front of the mic are a joke. Each button is about the size of the positive terminal nib on a AAA battery. The labels on the button are, of course, smaller than that. Difficult to read in a well lighted shack, much less in a vehicle while moving. And the buttons are recessed with some kind of plastic ridge/guard thing around them which means about the only way to activate the DTMF buttons is to use some kind of stylus like a ball point pen to push them. No way in heck will my thumb or fingers fit into the recess to reach the buttons. The mic to radio connector is an RJ style modular, which all the manufacturers seem to think is appropriate. To remove the mic's RJ connector from the radio front panel requires some kind of tiny screwdriver or other tool. Fingers cannot grab the release tab on the RJ because it is shielded/shrouded on the front panel.
- 75w output
- Sturdy cast aluminum brick
Other than that, everything about this radio is a con, IMO. EXTREMELY non intuitive controls. Example, the switch from MEMORY to VFO is on a button labeled "MW D/MR". What in that label suggests choosing memory or VFO? The other menu choices are equally as confusing and all of them are of that typical "Push momentarily for one function, hold down for 1/2 to 2 seconds for another, hold down longer than 2 seconds for a third choice". That's hardly good engineering, particularly for a mobile rig. If you hit a menu choice button and want to get out of it, there's no clear way how to "back out". Sometimes you have to recycle the power.
But the absolutely most ridiculous "feature" of this radio is the stupid microphone. Weight of the mic is about 3 oz. Doesn't want to stay in any mic clip unless the clip is set up with a LOT of tension. When it does sit in a clip, the slightest movement of the vehicle or the mic cord wants to either push the mic out of the holder or rotate it around on it's clip button. PTT switch is very large and takes almost NOT pressure to activate. That, combined with the tiny size of the mic, means that every time you try and pick up the mic, it's likely you're activating the PTT. Sitting on my desk in the shack, I can simply brush the mic cable aside and it will rotate the mic onto it's PTT and key up the radio. DTMF buttons on the front of the mic are a joke. Each button is about the size of the positive terminal nib on a AAA battery. The labels on the button are, of course, smaller than that. Difficult to read in a well lighted shack, much less in a vehicle while moving. And the buttons are recessed with some kind of plastic ridge/guard thing around them which means about the only way to activate the DTMF buttons is to use some kind of stylus like a ball point pen to push them. No way in heck will my thumb or fingers fit into the recess to reach the buttons. The mic to radio connector is an RJ style modular, which all the manufacturers seem to think is appropriate. To remove the mic's RJ connector from the radio front panel requires some kind of tiny screwdriver or other tool. Fingers cannot grab the release tab on the RJ because it is shielded/shrouded on the front panel.
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