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Yaesu FT-470

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver
Frequency range: Europe
TX: 144-146 / 430-440 MHz
RX: 144-146 / 430-440 MHz
USA
TX: 144-148 / 430-450 MHz
RX: 144-148 / 430-450 MHz
Tuning steps:5 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 KHz
Frequency stability:±5 ppm @ -5 to +60°C (41 to 140°F)
Mode:FM
Channels / memory management: 36 regular (18 per band)
2 call (1 per band)
2 scan edge pairs (1 pair per band)
1 priority
10 DTMF
RAM storage with lithium battery backup ((CR2025)
Repeater shift / offset: Europe
VHF: ±600 KHz
UHF: ±1.6 or 7.6 MHz
USA
VHF: ±600 KHz
UHF: ±5 MHz
(Defaults, programmable)
Power supply:5.5-15 VDC
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 8-150 mA (Single band)
TX: Max 1.6 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / BNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):55*164*35 mm (2.16*6.46*1.38"), with FNB-10
Weight:420 g (14.82 oz), with FNB-10
Other features: CTCSS/PL. ARS. DTMF. Twin RX. 1750 Hz repeater tone (Europe).




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 17.3 MHz (VHF), 45.1 MHz (UHF)
2nd IF: 455 KHz (VHF), 485 KHz (UHF)
Sensitivity:0.16 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity:60 dB (Adjacent channel)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:500 mW at 5% distortion / 8 ohm (@ 12 VDC)
External speaker connector:3.5 mm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:

HighLow
2 m:1.5-5 W~500 mW
70 cm:1-5 W~500 mW

NB! The high output level depends on battery pack/voltage
Modulation system:Variable reactance
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:2 Kohm / ?-pin (2.5 mm)
Microphone input level:25 mV @ 1 KHz for ±4.5 KHz deviation




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1989-199x (Discontinued)
Additional info:New price 1989 in Sweden: SEK 5760:-
Related documents: User manual (3.5 MB)
Service manual (13.4 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:73 Amateur Radio: December 1989, page 18
Options / Accessories:
CSC-35
CSC-36
CSC-37
CSC-38
FBA-9
FBA-10
FBA-17
FNB-9
FNB-10
FNB-11
FNB-12
FNB-14
FNB-17
MH-12A2B
MH-18A2B
MH-19A2B
MMB-32A
NC-18B
NC-18C
NC-27B
NC-27C
NC-28B
NC-28C
NC-29
NC-34B
NC-34C
PA-6
YHA-28
Soft vinyl case
Soft vinyl case
Soft vinyl case
Soft vinyl case
Battery case. Six LR03 / AAA batteries
Battery case. Six LR6 / AA batteries
Battery case. Six LR6 / AA batteries
NiCd battery pack. 7.2 V, 200 mAh
NiCd battery pack. 7.2 V, 600 mAh
NiCd battery pack. 12 V, 600 mAh
NiCd battery pack. 12 V, 500 mAh
NiCd battery pack. 7.2 V, 1000 mAh
NiCd battery pack. 7.2 V, 600 mAh
Speaker-microphone
Compact speaker-microphone
Earpiece-microphone
Mobile hanger bracket
Compact charger (117 VAC). For FNB-11 & 12
Compact charger (220-234 VAC). For FNB-11 & 12
Compact charger (117 VAC). For FNB-9
Compact charger (220-234 VAC). For FNB-9
Compact charger (117 VAC). For FNB-10 & 17
Compact charger (220-234 VAC). For FNB-10 & 17
Desktop quick charger
Compact charger (117 VAC). For FNB-14
Compact charger (220-234 VAC). For FNB-14
Mobile DC adapter/charger
Rubber flex antenna