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Yaesu FT-203R

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur VHF transceiver
Frequency range: Europe
TX: 144-146 MHz
RX: 144-146 MHz
USA
TX: 144-148 MHz
RX: 144-148 MHz
Tuning steps:5 / 10 / 100 KHz, 1 MHz
Frequency stability:±? ppm
Mode:FM
Channels / memory management:None
Repeater shift / offset:±600 KHz
Power supply:5.5-13 VDC
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 20-100 mA
TX: Max 700 mA
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / BNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):65*153*34 mm (2.56*6.02*1.34")
Weight:450 g (15.87 oz), with FNB-3
Other features:VOX. 1750 Hz repeater tone (Europe)




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 10.695 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.25 uV (12 dB SINAD)
1 uV (30 dB S/N)
Selectivity:12 KHz (-6 dB)
24 KHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:450 mW at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:3.5 mm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:

HighLow
2 m:2.5 W300 mW
Modulation system:Variable reactance
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:2 Kohm / 2-pin (2.5 mm)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1984-198x (Discontinued)
Additional info:New price 1987 in Sweden: SEK 2285:-
Related documents:User manual (3.9 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:Amateur Radio (UK): June 1984
Options / Accessories:
CSC-6
FBA-5
FNB-3
FTE-2
FTS-7
FTT-3
MH-12A2B
MMB-21
NC.9B
NC-9C
NC-15
PA-3
YH-2
YHA-14A
Soft case
Battery case. For six LR6 / AA batteries
NiCd battery pack. 10.8 V, 425 mAh
1750 Hz tone burst unit (Included in european version)
CTCSS/PL unit (US model only)
DTMF keypad
Speaker-microphone
Mobile hanger bracket
Compact charger (117 VAC)
Compact charger (220 VAC)
Quick charger/DC adapter
DC car adapter/Trickle charger
Headset
Helical rubber antenna