I like to program memory names in my rigs and the limitation with the tm281a would be a showstopper. I have both an icom id92ad and a yaesu vx5r for hts and the buttons just seem to be less. This compact transceiver delivers powerful mobile performance and such advanced features as multiple scan functions and memory names. It turned on and i began a nightmare 45 minutes to an hour trying to program what should have been easy repeater settings in the channels. This service is nonrefundable once completed to make an amateur radio capable of transmitting just outside of the amateur radio bands, this service usually. The yaesu ft2900r is my second 2 meter radio, and im super impressed. We have 3 yaesu ft2900r manuals available for free pdf download. Yaesu ft 2980 program with rt systems software duration. The ergonomics are unsurpassed for safe mobile operation. Yaesu ft2900r ft 2900 r ft2900r user and service manual. Yaesu ft 2900 r radio transceiver for sale online ebay. Working on my tech licence and already have a baofeng uv5r.
Transmit frequency range 144 mhz to 148 mhz alternate 144mhz to 146mhz receive frequency range 6 mhz to 174mhz alternate 144mhz to 148mhz. Hey all, im trying to program my yaesu ft2900r 2m mobile using chirp. Kenwood tm281a or yaesu ft2900r worldwidedx radio forum. I installed the tm281a a few weeks ago and have been very happy with it. Overall, the kenwood tm281 is a perfectly capable singleband mobile that could fit the bill for a number of applications. They are pretty much even stevens on size and ruggedness. Looking for input, thoughts, comments, experiences, etc. Adms2900 programming software for the yaesu ft2900. Ft2900 radio programming software yaesu radio software.
Cant decide if i should get the icom v8000 or kenwood tm281a. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. Manual yaesu ft2900r manual ft2900, vertex standard lmr. I ended up ordering a kenwood tm v71a, which is a dual band transceiver.
I have the tm v71a as my base station so i was already familiar with the menu system. The adms2900 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. The ft2900r includes a convenientlylocated internet key, for quick access to internetlinked repeater systems. Like its competition namely, the kenwood tm281 and yaesu 2900r, its built to milspec. I looking for a 2meter radio to use as a base station. Sweet, ill have to program the catalina frequency into my radio. The adms2900 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the yaesu ft2900 radio.
I dragged my yaesu ft2900r up from my car expecting id be able to start programming it, only to realize support isnt available yet for my model. One thing i didnt mention above is the tm281s wellknown reputation for being highly dependable and delivering reliable signals for a long time. This ruggedlybuilt 2 meter transceivers boasts 75 watts of output. High power output, a huge, easytoread display, and onetouch wires internet linking access capability are yours with the rugged new ft2800m. Krs271281 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the tm 271a, tm 271e, tm 281a and tm 281e. Yaesu ft2900r ft 2900r ft2900r operating manual pdf service manual for yaesu ft2900r ft 2900 r ft2900r.
Although the programming software is free on kenwoods website. The kenwood is a excellent radio as well but i would pick the yeasu unless you are trying to. Internet repeater linking allows you to use your ft2800m to talk to other amateurs throughout the world, with outstanding voice signal quality. Now it doesnt have 70 cm or any other bands on it, this is the only downside. Ive tried googling around, but there isnt anything out there that. I installed the tm 281a a few weeks ago and have been very happy with it. They both went to good homes, of deserving folksand the tmd700 went to another good from. Whatever the mission, wherever you go, kenwoods tm281a is a radio you can count on. The data transfers back and forth from radio to pc just fine, but i seem to lose vfo capabilities when the radio is programmed via the computer. Yaesu ftm3200dr transceivers mobile 2 meters, ftm3200dr. Modificacion del nuevo yaesu ft2980r en transmision youtube. Its super easy to program with the software and easy to adjust the radio settings too.
It helped me to save my favorite simplex and duplex freq and upload them to my ft2900r transceiver. The krs271281 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. The 2900r also has power settings of 30, 10 and 5 watts for convenience. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. I thought the tm281a would be similarly heavy as the yaesu ft2900. Im troubled that the kenwood tm 281a doesnt have a true low power setting, but i have read that the yaesu ft2900r has problems with overheating so i am completely confused as to which is better for me. I used to keep the radio in a havis brand center console over the transmission hump in my 20 chevrolet silverado, but ive since removed it, and installed a kenwood tk7160h basically the commercial version of the kenwood tm.
Its great for icom to throw in the software with the radio, but id really like. The ft2980r is similar to the ft2900r, but provides 5 watts more. Compared to similar models in its class, the ic2300h stands just a bit. The ft2900r has 200 memories no matter if they display alphanumeric or just numeric. You dont have to scour the internet for the biggest savings. These are limited time offers and you dont want to miss out. Planning on using in the house as a base station to hit the local repeaters and as a vehiclebase camp radio in the desert. Torn between yaesu ft 2900r or icom ic 2300h qrz forums. Yaesu ftm3200dr 144 mhz 65 watt c4fm digital fm analog mobile transceiver 6 to 174 mhz receive. Kenwood tm281a semi quick overview on manual programming. Proper procedure in hamland is to use the lowest power that results in clear communications with the operator you are speaking with. The difference is that the ic2300h doesnt really look milspec, which i take as a good thing. The yaesu ft2900r is a vhf 2m fm mobile amateur radio transceiver.
Naturally, milstd compliant toughness ensures rugged reliability. The tm281a provides a big 65 watts output and is built milstd. Like, the 2900r its a basic nofrills 2 meter radio with 65 watts25 watts output. The radio sounds great and my reports on transmits have all been fantastic. The kenwood tm281 may not be the prettiest mobile on the block.
Ive been using it to begin programming my baofeng uv5r and its been working wonderfully. I have been using this radio daily for 5 months, first month as a mobile, and 4 months thereafter as a base unit. Which of these do you like and which would you advise to get. Control brochure the kenwood tm281a is a 2 meter fm mobile. This ruggedlybuilt 2 meter transceivers boasts 80 watts of output. Pdf user manual for yaesu ft2900r ft 2900 r ft2900r. I have the tmv71a as my base station so i was already familiar with the menu system. Yaesu ft2980r 2 meter vhf heavy duty 80 watt mobile. The 2900 has 75 watts which is a plus and is very easy to use also the display is quite large and i would rate this radio very high. Yaesus ft2900r receives from 6174 mhz and transmits from 144148 mhz. Each time i went to enter a repeater setting, it got lost. We work hard to ensure the lowest everyday prices possible, and sometimes even better deals. No more function key frustration as the radio times out and the menu disappears. Im happy with my 281a but never had the yaesu to compare with.
My son gifted me with a yaesu ft 2900r after passing the exam while another daughter gifted me last night with an icom ic2300h. Discussion in ham radio discussions started by du1zc, dec 25, 2015. The internet key may be configured to send either a single dtmf digit, or a. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to. The adms2900 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options. Its solid, brawnish features combine with a hefty 75 watts to provide a powerful rf punch. Compared with the beastly appearance of some radios like the yaesu 2900r, it has a very comfortable design, one that is equally fitting on a nice desk as. Rt systems original adms2900 usb programming software version 5. Krs271 programming software and usbk5d for the kenwood tm 271 tm 281. Yaesu ft8900r quad band hi power fm amateur ham radio transceiver 2m 6m 10m 70cm. Like its competition namely, the kenwood tm281 and yaesu 2900r. Your world of amateur radio communications or shortwave listening begins with a transceiver or a receiver from dx engineering. I ended up ordering a kenwood tmv71a, which is a dual band transceiver. Yaesu ft2900r ft 2900 r ft2900r programming interface schematics for yaesu.
I give the kenwood a slight edge but know just enough to know i dont know enough. I got it home, took some 12 gauge wire to the battery and hooked everything up. Manual yaesu ft2900r manual ft2900, vertex standard lmr, inc. We carry a wide variety of transceivers and receivers from alinco, icom, kenwood, and yaesu, and accessories from mfj, nifty, bhi ltd. Programming software for yaesu ft2900r ft 2900 r ft2900r. The 65 versus 75 watt tx power difference is not a concern. I like to program memory names in my rigs and the limitation with the tm 281a would be a showstopper. Ft2900r q uick eference uide vol k sql k adjusts the audio a d j u s t t o t h e p o i n t w h e r e t h e volume level. Page 4 ft2900r q uick eference uide verview ress riefly ress and activates the internet connec locks out the switches and tion feature. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. The yaesu ft2900r is a rugged milstd 810 rated 2 meter mobile radio that boasts up to 75w of output power on the highest setting.
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