Yaesu FT-8800R - Introduction; Introducing the FT−8800 R

INTRODUCTION
Yaesu FT-8800R Operating Manual (courtesy of W5JCK) Page 6 of 83
Introducing the FT−8800R
The FT−8800R is a ruggedly-built, high quality Dual Band FM transceiver providing 50 Watts
of power output on the 144 MHz Amateur band and 35 Watts on the 430 MHz band.
The high power output of the FT−8800R is produced by its RD70HVF1 Power MOS FET
amplifier, with a direct-flow heat sink and thermostatically-controlled cooling fan maintaining
a safe temperature for the transceiver’s circuitry.
Featuring 1054 memory channels (527 channels each for Main and Sub band), full duplex
operation with independent Volume and Squelch controls, and built-in CTCSS and DCS
encoder/decoder circuits, the FT−8800R includes provision for remote-head mounting,
utilizing the optional YSK−8900 Separation Kit, which allows installation even in the most
compact of cars.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to fully understand the many
features of your new FT−8800R transceiver.