Yaesu FT-2900R Programming Tutorial
0:54 Simplex:
1. Power on the radio
2. Switch to VFO mode by pressing the "MW D/MR" button (you will see "VFO" in the bottom right corner of the display.
3. Enter in a Frequency (146.520)
4.
Press and hold "MW D/MR" for 1-second Blinking number will appear
showing the next available memory slot. (You have 5 seconds to make the
selection)
5. Press the "MW D/MR" button to return to Memory Mode.
2:24 Repeater Programming:
1. Again go to VFO by pressing the “MW D/MR” button
2. Enter Repeater Frequency
3. Press and hold the “SET/MHz” button for 1 second
4. Rotate VFO knob to Menu item #49 SQL. TYP
5. Press the “SET/MHz” button
6 Rotate VFO knob until you see “Tone”
7. Press and hold the “SET/MHz” button for 1 second to lock in the Tone
8. To pick the proper PL Tone press and hold the “SET/MHz” button for 1 second
9. Turn the knob to menu #52 TN. Frq
10. Press the “SET/MHz” button
11. Choose needed PL Tone
12. Press the “SET/MHz” button
13. Press and hold “MW D/MR” button for 1 second
14. Blinking Channel will appear for next available Channel spot.
15. Have to choose within 5 seconds.
16. To go back to memory mode, press the “MW D/MR” button
4:17 Alpha/Numeric Label
1. Bring up channel you wish to label
2. Press and hold “SET/MHz” for 1 second
3. Rotate dial to Menu #30 NM SET
4. Press “SET/MHz” To bring up first character location
5. Rotate the dial to select the needed character(s)
6. Press the “A/N / Low” button to set the character and move cursor to the right
7. Press “DW / REV” to backspace one spot.
8. Repeat until Alpha Numeric tag is done (6 Character max)
9. Press the “Set / MHz” button momentarily to save the alphanumeric tag
10. Press and hold the “SET/MHz” button for 1 second to exit to normal operation
Yaesu FT 2900R | FT 2980R Overview and Review
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Reviews Summary for Yaesu FT-2900R
Reviews Summary for Yaesu FT-2900R
I have (2) of the FT-2900R transceivers for 2m FM operation. One is being used in my truck as a mobile station and one is being used at my home QTH as a base 2m radio. In my truck, the radio is paired with a 1/4 wave Tram dual-band magnet mount antenna. At my base station, the radio is connected via an antenna switch to a j-pole under the roof of my attic and a 5-element Elk log-periodic beam antenna (also under roof). I am able to hit repeaters within a 50 to 60 mile radius with my base station setup.
I highly recommend this radio with a 4.5 rating to anyone. My operational experience with the FT-2900R is as follows:
First, everything about the build quality of the radio says "rugged". The one piece body only has the face / display screwed on. The rest of the body is a large heat sink. The radio is moderate in size...not as small as some other brands of 2m radios, but it doesn't strike you as too large for mobile use. The radio is fairly heavy and just feels rugged. Also, the radio comes with two screw-on feet for base station use to elevate the front of the radio. I just installed these on both of my units; they do not interfere with the mobile mounting bracket.
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I have (2) of the FT-2900R transceivers for 2m FM operation. One is being used in my truck as a mobile station and one is being used at my home QTH as a base 2m radio. In my truck, the radio is paired with a 1/4 wave Tram dual-band magnet mount antenna. At my base station, the radio is connected via an antenna switch to a j-pole under the roof of my attic and a 5-element Elk log-periodic beam antenna (also under roof). I am able to hit repeaters within a 50 to 60 mile radius with my base station setup.
I highly recommend this radio with a 4.5 rating to anyone. My operational experience with the FT-2900R is as follows:
First, everything about the build quality of the radio says "rugged". The one piece body only has the face / display screwed on. The rest of the body is a large heat sink. The radio is moderate in size...not as small as some other brands of 2m radios, but it doesn't strike you as too large for mobile use. The radio is fairly heavy and just feels rugged. Also, the radio comes with two screw-on feet for base station use to elevate the front of the radio. I just installed these on both of my units; they do not interfere with the mobile mounting bracket.
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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 FT 2900R review
Rig continues to draw unsolicited compliments on its TX quality - mostly I'm using WideFM and always using the standard rather flimsy feeling mike. After using the rig in the car and at home I find it's now a pest that it lacks a detachable faceplate. The radio is a hefty lump to find a site for in my VW Golf estate. So I got a used FT7900 to try out with its separate faceplate - far smaller and lighter than the 2900. More expensive too, but the 2900's now likely to see use only at home - mostly on a variety of near and distant repeaters. Can still sometimes trip and use that 94-mile distant one in Fraserburgh (I'm in Fife, Scotland - go measure!) using a simple vertical resonant dipole when at its full height of not-quite 40ft up, on a fibreglass mast.
After around an hour of ragchew with the rig on its 30Watt setting this evening it was too hot for comfort really - so am wondering if replacing it with another set with a fan might be sensible - while this one is still 100% operational. We'll see. END of update notes.
My 2900E (Euro version) was bought just over a year ago and came with a 2 year Yaesu warranty. Somehow I don't see it as likely I'll need that warranty, but you never know...
This rig can be initially summed up with some pluses and minuses - here we go.
After around an hour of ragchew with the rig on its 30Watt setting this evening it was too hot for comfort really - so am wondering if replacing it with another set with a fan might be sensible - while this one is still 100% operational. We'll see. END of update notes.
My 2900E (Euro version) was bought just over a year ago and came with a 2 year Yaesu warranty. Somehow I don't see it as likely I'll need that warranty, but you never know...
This rig can be initially summed up with some pluses and minuses - here we go.
Yaesu FT 2900R review
The Yaesu FT-2900R is my second 2 meter radio, and I'm super impressed. I paid $130 for this little gem.
I have been using this radio daily for 5 months, first month as a mobile, and 4 months thereafter as a base unit. Antenna is a 5/8 wave 2 meter unit.
Good points of this radio...
-Great send and receive audio quality.
-Easy to program, even without the software cable.
-Well built, strong construction.
-Seemingly infinite number of settings to customize this radio are built in.
-Large, easy to read, dimmable display.
-Can display radio internal temperature on screen.
And the list just keeps going.
I have been using this radio daily for 5 months, first month as a mobile, and 4 months thereafter as a base unit. Antenna is a 5/8 wave 2 meter unit.
Good points of this radio...
-Great send and receive audio quality.
-Easy to program, even without the software cable.
-Well built, strong construction.
-Seemingly infinite number of settings to customize this radio are built in.
-Large, easy to read, dimmable display.
-Can display radio internal temperature on screen.
And the list just keeps going.
Yaesu FT 2900R Review video
Yaesu FT 2900R Review video
My first thoughts about the FT-2900R when I received the radio (NOT an unboxing video!). Discovered a few potential issues.
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My first thoughts about the FT-2900R when I received the radio (NOT an unboxing video!). Discovered a few potential issues.
Buy https://amzn.to/3eo1HSD
Yaesu FT-2900R Reviews Summary
I got mine as a Christmas present with the $119 deals
that were too good to pass. Plus it let me give my 20 yr old 2nd hand
Yaesu mobile to my son who only had a handheld. This is an easy to use
basic 2m only radio for base or mobile use. It's heavier than I thought
but I used the same space on the drivers side under right leg sideways
on the "transmission hump" and it fits fine. I just finished a 3000 mi
RT snowbird MN/FL trip and made many contacts on the road and in the
Orlando area.
Pros: I think it's easy to program and use, but I also have the Yaesu/Vertex 170 handheld (for some reason I've favored Yaesu VHF like my 15 yr old FT-1500 still in use, but Icom HF with exception of Icom ID31 for our DStar).
Pros: I think it's easy to program and use, but I also have the Yaesu/Vertex 170 handheld (for some reason I've favored Yaesu VHF like my 15 yr old FT-1500 still in use, but Icom HF with exception of Icom ID31 for our DStar).
Software for Yaesu FT-2900R- Sending Data from Software to Radio
Software for Yaesu FT-2900R- Sending Data from Software to Radio
A video demonstrating how to send frequencies that have been pre-loaded into the software and then send those frequencies to your radio.
A video demonstrating how to send frequencies that have been pre-loaded into the software and then send those frequencies to your radio.
How to unlock yaesu ft-2800m
How to unlock yaesu ft-2800m
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