This is an active (and moderated) email/web group for the now discontinued Yaesu FT-2800M 2m VHF transceiver.

We have a hoard of useful information on the FT-2800M accumulated over the last nine years, both in archived posts and stored in the Files, Photo's and Links sections of the website.

We value contribution from group members but have a zero tolerance for spam posts. You are welcome to join this group as long as you are interested in discussing the Yaesu FT-2800M.

Yaesu FT-2800M

65/25/10/5 Watts. The power selection may be stored into memory, allowing you to conserve power while using strong local repeaters.

The receiver front end features Yaesu’s renowned Advanced Track Tuning RF input filtering, which affords outstanding protection from Intermodulation distortion.

For easy repeater access, or silent monitoring of busy channels, both CTCSS and DCS (Digital Code Squelch) Encoder/Decoder circuits are built in.

The FT-2800M provides a total of 221 memory channels, including 200 “regular” memories, ten pairs of band-limit memories, and an instant-recall “Home” channel. Memories can store repeater shift information, CTCSS/DCS data, power output level, scanning status (“Skip”), and Alpha-Numeric labels.

Memory channels may be displayed either with the channel frequency or a personalized Alpha-Numeric label.

The FT-2800M includes a conveniently-located “Internet” key, for quick access to Internet-linked repeater systems.

A special 10-channel Weather Band memory bank is provided in the U.S. version, allowing quick access to NOAA weather broadcasts.