Yaesu FT2DR C4FM/FM Dual-Band Handheld Transceiver

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Coverage Matrix: Dual-band amateur transmission on 2 meters (144–148 MHz) and 70 centimeters (430–450 MHz). Broad general receiver coverage from 500 kHz to 999.99 MHz.
• Digital Voice Standard: Fully compatible with Yaesu System Fusion C4FM digital formats and standard analog FM loops.
• RF Transmit Power Output: Selectable levels at 5 Watts, 2.5 Watts, 1 Watt, and 0.1 Watts.
• Display Interface Panel: 1.7-inch high-resolution touch-screen monochrome LCD matrix with bright backlight.
• Integrated Data Capabilities: Built-in 66-channel high-speed GPS receiver tracking spatial data for digital APRS beacon routing at 1200/9600 bps.
• Advanced Smart Functions: Dual-watch monitoring, automatic mode select (AMS), snapshot photo transmission capabilities, and built-in microSD storage expansion slot.
• Audio Architecture: Crisp 700 mW internal speaker package optimized for outdoor and digital vocoder operating clarity.

Station Role

The Yaesu FT2DR functions as our primary portable digital gateway device. It provides control operators with handheld flexibility across the station footprint, managing digital C4FM and traditional analog FM communications while utilizing its integrated GPS capabilities to feed localized APRS telemetry loops directly into tracking maps.

History with Radio W8USR

Integrated into the W8USR station fleet to bridge digital data streams and local VHF/UHF repeater networks, the Yaesu FT2DR has proven to be an exceptionally rugged handheld transceiver. It remains a key portable asset used regularly for club events, field testing, and roaming digital communication grids.