settings are displayed in understandable text if the user has performed the operation
previously. Press the dial knob, release then rotate it to change the options for the
selection chosen. Once a setting has been changed, pressing the dial button will step
back to the main programming menu then pressing the Set button will drop back to
operating mode.
Other great programmable features include mute for the other side when TXing and
selection of either internal or extension speakers for each side of the radio.
Remote head operation is by standard telephone line cord extension cable.
There is a Time Out Timer - for operators looking to gain the "long over award". This is
useful if you accidentally sit on the microphone in the car and operate the PTT (it happens
- believe me)
The FT8900R has but one antenna connection in either "N" or "UHF" types. Mobile
antennas are available in tri or quad band format that work very well. There are also
duplexers available to allow you to connect a separate antenna for each band.
10. SUMMARY
The FT8900R has been around for quite some years now but is still very relevant and is
an exceptional radio. It is quite easy to use and very reliable.
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