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FT-2980R FT-2980 | Original Yaesu 144 MHz Single Band Mobile Transceiver | 80 Watts | 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty

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Features

  • Massive Heatsink guarantees 80 Watts of RF Power with No Cooling Fan Needed (Four selectable power output levels are provided: 80/30/10/5 Watts) - Loud 3 Watts of Audio Output for noisy environments - Large 6 Digit Backlit LCD ensure excellent visibility
  • Excellent Receiver Performance - Alpha-Numeric Channel Display - 200 Memory Channels for serious users
  • CTCSS and DCS Encode/Decode Built in - Versatile Scanning Capability - WX Channels with "Severe Weather" Alert
  • Smart Search Operation - DTMF Direct Access Microphone Included - Wide/Narrow Deviation Selection - RF-Squelch
  • Interactive Programming Menu - Supply Voltage Display - 4-level Display Dimmer - Dual Watch FT

Description

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 Heat sink 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. Other useful functions included are; Alphanumeric Channel Display; 200 Memory Channels; CTCSS and DCS Encode/Decode Built-in; Versatile Scanning Capability; Wide/Narrow Deviation Selection, Interactive Programming Menu, and more!


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 6.3 x 2 inches; 4.2 Pounds


Item model number ‏ : ‎ FT-2980R


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 29, 2017


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yaesu


Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 241 ratings


Item Weight: ‎4.2 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎7.3 x 6.3 x 2 inches


Item model number: ‎FT-2980R


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Warranty: ‎3 Years


Weight: ‎4.2 Pounds


Date First Available: August 29, 2017


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    • Great for both base station and mobile use
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The same radio directly from Giga Parts is currently $189.95 (ditto for Ham Radio Outlet). For the extra $25 on Amazon, you have 30 days to return it but only 10 days with GP and HRO. Returns are accepted only if defective, whereas Amazon's return policy is more liberal (and in our opinion worth the extra $25). For newbies like us, the Pros are (page numbers refer to the included Operating Manual): -the unit is ideal for base station use as well as mobile installations. Operation from an AC line is easily accomplished with Yaesu's FP-1023, which provides at least 15A continuously at 13.8 V DC (page 12) -for operation in a noisy environment an optional MLS-100 external speaker, which includes its own swivel-type mounting bracket, is available from Yaesu (page 12) -the Automatic Repeater Shift feature allows easy and convenient repeater operation by automatically activating the repeater shift function whenever you tune to a standard repeater subband. The ARS function is Present at the factory to conform to the standards for the country to which it is exported (page 20) --easy to change the Home Channel from the factory default (146.520) (page 37) -Smart Search Operation allows for easy loading of frequencies automatically according to where activity is encountered by your radio. When Smart Search is engaged, the transceiver will search above and below your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (without stopping on them even momentarily); these frequencies are stored into a special Smart Search memory band, consisting of 31 memories (15 above the current frequency, 15 below the current frequency, plus the current frequency itself).\Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time. You don't need to spend hours looking up repeater frequencies from a reference guide book; just ask your transceiver where the action is! (Page 44) -The transceiver includes a convenient "Clone" feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers (page 60).* *For example, one can have two identical transceivers, one for use in a base station, the other for mobile use and keep the two synchronized using the cloning feature. Yet another use of the cloning feature is that, if one performs regular clones, and one of the units fails, the other is immediately available as a backup without the necessity of replacing and reconfiguring it. Cons None that we are aware of. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023 by Amazon71 Amazon71
    • I love my brand new 2 meter YAESU 2980 R
For two years I have tried to reach a 2 meter repeater that is roughly 16 miles away, over hill (mountains) over dale through the woods and across lakes with my little 8 watt handheld radio. During the summer it would work for me about a month. I could usually hear them but my end would have a lot of static and unable to reach my Net. No matter how high I'd raise the Comet antenna, that old little handheld would not go through most of the year. So... I bought this YAESU 2980R 2M radio which goes up to 80 watts. I put it on 30 W and they hear me loud and clear. I am so happy that I can reach the net with this 2 meter radio. The frequencies were downloaded into it and it works like a charm. It has different memory lists that you can set up. I haven't done this yet. The manual talks about if you drive through a city you can scan local 2 meter frequencies, and somehow most of the repeaters should go onto a list,; the radio listens for the tones? . And then hide that list till you drive through that town again in the future. So if you travel a lot this might be something to look at. Now it doesn't have 70 cm or any other bands on it, this is the only downside. But this is my base station only and I'm happy with this 2 meter only radio. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020 by Marlys
    • Nice radio but get disc and USB cable
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I got this 2 meter last June of this year. I have a base and am down in a low spot and wanted the extra watts this radio offers. I tried without success to program this radio using the buttons and built in menus. I finally broke down and ordered the programming disc and cable. I am aware of the free CHIRP program but chose to try the disc. I was using an older Yaseu FT-2500M. I dont have a watt meter, but it was keying about 8 amps on my power supply meter. I set this radio for 80 watts on all frequencies I entered. It is keying about 13 amps. I was able hit several repeaters about 30 miles away and talk to several licensed amateur radio users with good signal and reception. I was also able to set alphanumeric channel labels which was nice. Will update as I learn more about this radio's capabilities. This radio also has built in weather frequencies which is nice. Lots of bells and whistles to explore. The disc and usb cable cost an extra 60 dollars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2018 by oracleofthejedi oracleofthejedi
    • Be aware, does not transmit on Marine VHF frequencies without modification
Initially I was going to return it because it blocks transmit on marine frequencies (which is *not* illegal for me with my licenses and location). A little youtube sluething and some very careful work with a soldering gun, plus a factor reset, seems to have cleared up that issue. Unit is working great now! 80W is amazing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2022 by KevinC
    • Shop around
I’m sure the radio is fine, it is a Yaesu. I’m just kicking myself because I pulled the trigger on the spur of the moment and didn’t shop around. This price is about $70 too much. That’s nearly 50% higher than I should have paid.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2022 by Mangetout
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023 by DOUG HARRIS
    • Great Radio but will Overheat Easily
Hello All. So, I loved this radio. The 85 watts of power had me dialing in repeaters a good 100 miles away with my antenna mounted on the roof of my house about 15 feet in the air. The clarity was remarkable. That being said.....my radio overheated and fried while I was running net control for a net. I did have a fan blowing on it. Buyers just should know that the radio doesn't have any sort of internal fan. While the body of the radio is basically a heat sink, it doesn't do the job for really long "short term" conversation. It will overheat easily after about 40 minutes of solid talking. So, if you are looking for something for short to mid conversations...this is your radio, but if you are a net controller or plan on extended usage, then I can't recommend the radio. Again, GREAT radio with the 85 watts, but be prepared to get an alternate fan blowing on it and hope for the best. Thanks and enjoy. I loved mine right up until the moment it died. ... show more
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