Yaesu FT-818 HF-VHF-UHF 6 watt transceiver

The new FT-818 incorporates all the many basic and attractive features of the ever-popular FT-817ND while providing upgrades desired by many existing owners.

The FT-818 provides 6W of solid output power with external DC power source. The supplied Ni-MH battery pack (SBR-32MH) has been upgraded to now provide larger battery capacity – 9.6v/1900mAh. The recent launch of several new satellites is a certain indicator that the large global community of satellite enthusiasts are going to be a very delighted to learn that the FT-818 includes the build in TCXO-9 oscillator that gives the FT-818 fantastic frequency stability (+/-0.5ppm). 5Mhz band (WRC-15 frequency is also available on the new FT-818.

The FT-818 includes all the useful functions that are included in the FT-817ND: Dual VFO’s, Split frequency operation; IF Shift; Clarifier “R.I.T”; IF Noise Blanker; RF Gain and Squelch control; IPO (Intercept Point Opimisation); AM Aircraft reception; AM and FM Broadcast reception; VOX; Built-in electronic keyer; Adjustable CW pitch; Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS); Built in CTCSS Encoder/Decoder; 208 memory channels with 10 memory groups; two antenna connectors; automatic power off (APO) and Time out Timer (TOT) functions; and so on.

Radio Features:

– Increased power output 6W(SSB, CW, FM) 2.0W(AM Carrier) *NEW!

– Improved frequency stability ±0.5 ppm : Built-in TCXO-9 *NEW!

– Larger battery capacity : 9.6V/1,900mAh (SBR-32) *NEW!

– 5MHz band (WRC-15 + UK frequency) Operation available *NEW!

– 208 Memory Channels / 10 Memory Groups

– Operates on 160-10m , HF, 6m, 2m and 70 cm Bands

– Ultra Compact and Portable

– Two Antenna Connectors

– IF Shift, IF Noise Blanker, IPO, ATT

– CW “Semi-Break-in”, CW Reverse, CW Pitch Control

– Built-in Electronic Keyer