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YAESU

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

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Condition
New
Model
FT-2980R
Dimensions
7.3"D x 6.3"W x 2"H
Weight
4.2 lb
Color
black
Talking Range Maximum
160 mile
Water Resistance Level
Not Water Resistant
Works with
RM, DTMF Microphones

Features 5

  • 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

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!

Specs 19

Brand YAESU
Color black
Number of Channels 200
Special Feature Voice Operated Transmission, Massive Heatsink, Alphanumeric Channel Display, 200 Memory Channels, CTCSS and DCS Encode/Decode Built-in, Versatile Scanning Capability, Wide/Narrow Deviation Selection, Interactive Programming Menu
Talking Range Maximum 160 mile
Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant
Product Dimensions 7.3"D x 6.3"W x 2"H
Item Weight 4.2 pounds

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This is a known great radio
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These radios are discontinued now. Good to find one here on Amazon, even if it is over priced. Shipping was super fast, 1 day. The radio I received is genuine, but it is a Chinese model, intended for use there. Just a few differences. The TX is fully open. Auto repeater offset does not function, you have to manually set it. Wx channels do not work out of the box, but that can be resolved in menu #39. The radio came with all 200 memory channels preprogrammed with business and marine band frequencies. I got rid of all that by running a full reset. Other than that, the radio checks out fine. Watts are good, TX audio great, RX is excellent. The radio and boxing appeared to be factory fresh, no evidence of a prior owner or use. I would have purchased the FT-3185RASP for less but 2980 has a feature I need, the new one does not. Menu #33 allows me to range test antennas I build. As far as warranty, I will mail the card and see what happens. .-- . ..--- --- ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025 by g
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
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
It's the best radio ever
I bought this device a while ago. It is really an exciting device. I was talking to my friend in the desert and the distance between us was more than 100 km. Something was unbelievable and the sound was very clear. I wished I had taken a video clip from my phone of this wonderful event, but unfortunately it was out of battery. The phone is empty...thank you, Amazon ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024 by Abdulmohsin A aldawsary
I love this radio!!!
Rock solid, built like a tank! The best single band 2m radio for the price! With upto 80 watts of transmitting power, and wide band receive, this radio is excellent! I have one in the truck, and one in the house as a base station radio. I highly recommend purchasing RT Systems Programming Software for this radio! It's super easy to program with the software and easy to adjust the radio settings too! The radio can be programmed via the DTMF Microphone, but it's much easier with the software!!!😃👍📡 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2019 by Amazon Customer
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
A heavy duty mono-band radio
exactly what I needed for a good price. A mono-band radio with excellent 80 watt power as well as adjustments back to 5 watts. Has an absolutely huge heatsink so no fan noise and the reception audio is crystal. Easy to program manually and it always just works! Typically Yaesu!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021 by Richard D George
Great quality, own multiple
Go to radio for hunting rather its the truck or UTV. Love the size, quality, and features of this radio.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2025 by Lorin Rexrode
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