Yaesu FT-818, 6W HF/VHF/UHF All-Mode Portable Transceiver (2024)

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Successor to the Yaesu FT-817 and Yaesu FT-817ND, released in March 2018. Improved specs include 60 m support, higher capacity battery pack and TCXO-9 fitted as standard.

The FT-818 provides 6W of solid output power with an 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 enthusiast are going to be very delighted to learn that the FT-818 includes a Built-in TCXO-9 oscillator that gives the FT-818 fantastic frequency stability (±0.5ppm).

The FT-818 includes all the useful functions that are included in the FT-817ND: Dual VFOs; Split-Frequency operation; IF Shift; Clarifier “R.I.T”; IF Noise Blanker; RF Gain and Squelch control; IPO (Intercept Point Optimization); AM Aircraft reception; AM and FM Broadcast reception; VOX; Built-in Electronic Keyer; Adjustable CW Pitch; Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS); Built-in CTCSS Encoder/ Decoders; 208 memory channels with 10 memory groups; two antenna connectors; Automatic Power-Off (APO) and Time-Out-Timer(TOT) functions; and so on.

SKU: ZYS-FT-818

General characteristics

HAM bands
160m80m60m40m30m (WARC)20m17m (WARC)15m12m (WARC)11m (CB)6m2m70cm10m
Frequency stability
± 0.5 p.p.m. with buit-in TCXO-9
Tuning steps
10 / 100 Hz
Memories
208 channels in 10 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
0.01-33 / 33-56 / 76-108 / 108-154 / 420-470 MHz
Modulations
AMFMW-FMCWUSBLSBAFSK
Sensitivity
SSB/CW:
100 kHz-1.8 MHz: Outside guaranteed range
1.8-28 MHz 0.25 µV
28-30 MHz 0.25 µV
50-54 MHz 0.2 µV
144/430 MHz 0.125 µV

AM:
100-500 kHz: Outside guaranteed range
500 kHz - 1.8 MHz 32 µV
1.8-28 MHz 2 µV
28-30 MHz 2 µV
50-54 MHz 2 µV
144/430 MHz Not supported

FM:
28-30 MHz 0.5 µV
50-54 MHz 0.32 µV
144/430 MHz 0.2 µV

IPO, ATT off, SSB/CW/AM = 10 dB S/N, FM = 12 dB SINAD

Selectivity
AM: 6 kHz (-6 dB), 20 kHz (-60 dB)
FM: 15 kHz (-6 dB), 30 kHz (-60 dB)
SSB/CW: 2.2 kHz (-6 dB), 4.5 kHz (-60 dB)
SSB (optional YF-122S installed): 2.3 kHz/4.7 kHz (–66 dB)
CW (optional YF-122C installed): 500 Hz/2.0 kHz
CW (optional YF-122CN installed): 300 Hz/1.0 kHz
Filters
See selectivity
Receiver system
Single / Double conversion superheterodyne + DSP
IF-frequencies
1st: 68.33 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz
Image rejection
HF: 70 dB, VHF: 60 dB
Audio output
1 W internal + 3.5mm jack (4-16 Ohms)

Transmitter

TX-range
160-10 / 6 / 2 m / 70 cm
Modulations
AMFMCWUSBLSBAFSK
RF-output
SSB/CW/FM: 6 W max, AM: 2 W max

Connections

Antenna
BNC + SO-239
Impedance
50Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
13.8 V DC or 9.6 V Li-ion (1900 mAh)
Current drain RX
450 mA
TX
2.7 A max

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
135 × 38 × 165 mm (5.31 × 1.50 × 6.50 in) w/o knob and connector
Weight
900 gr (2.0 lbs) w/o Battery, Antenna and Microphone
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 2018 and 20xx in Japan

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
Increased power output 6W(SSB, CW, FM) 2.0W(AM Carrier) *NEW!
Improved frequency stability ±0.5 p.p.m. : Built-in TCXO-9 *NEW!
Larger battery capacity : 9.6V/1,900mAh (SBR-32) *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
Multi-Color Easy to see LCD
Internal Battery Operation Capability
AR
Accessories
CSC-83: Carrying case
CT-39A: Packet cable
CT-62: CAT interface cable, RS-232C
E-DC-6: DC cable
FBA-28: Battery case for 8*LR6/AA alkaline cells
MH-31A8J: Standard microphone
MH-36E8J: DTMF microphone
PA-48C: Battery charger, 100-240 V AC. 12 V DC, 500 mA
SBR-32: NiMh battery pack. 9.6 V, 1900 mAh
USB-62: CAT interface cable, USB
YF-122C: 500 Hz Collins CW filter. IF: 455 kHz
YF-122CN: 300 Hz Collins CW filter. IF: 455 kHz
YF-122S: 2.3 kHz Collins SSB filter. IF: 455 kHz
YHA-63: Rubber antenna, 6 m/2 m/70 cm
RigReference ID
6364
MPN
YAESU-FT-000818

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FAQs

What will replace the FT-818? ›

There still is no direct equivalent to the FT-817/818 as I post this in January 2023. The only widely-available HF QRP transceiver on the market that also sports VHF and UHF multi-mode operation is the Icom IC-705 which has a much broader feature set and costs roughly double that of the Yaesu FT-818ND.

What is the power output of the FT-818? ›

The FT-818 provides 6W of solid output power with an external DC power source. The supplied Ni-MH battery pack (SBR-32MH) has been upgraded to now provide larger battery capacity - 9.6v/ 1900mAh.

Who makes Yaesu radios? ›

Yaesu is a Japanese brand of amateur radio equipment, founded as Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd.

What frequencies does the Yaesu ft5dr transmit? ›

Frequency coverage: Receiver A, Receive and transmit, as specified. 0.520 – 999.995 MHz (cellular blocked); (Cellular frequencies 824 – 849, Receiver B, 108 – 579.9995 MHz. 869 – 894, 940 – 965.1, and 985 Transmit: 144 – 148 and 430 – 450 MHz.

Is the FT-818 discontinued? ›

Yaesu has finally discontinued the Yaesu FT-818. For me, this was long overdue!

What is the difference between FT-818 and FT 818ND? ›

A: No difference the FT-818ND is the real correct model number. There has only been 1 version. Helpful? Thank you for your feedback!

What is the maximum voltage for FT 818? ›

SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Power supply:9.6 V NiMH battery pack or 12 VDC (Eight LR6 / AA batteries) or 8-16 VDC external
Current drain / power consumption:RX: ? mA TX: Max ? A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / BNC on front and SO-239 on back
Dimensions (W*H*D):135*38*165 mm (5.32*1.5*6.5")
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How many watts is the FT-817? ›

Compact design yields up to 5 Watts, and versatile selection of power sources provides DX adventure at home or away! Despite its incredibly small size (5.3"x 1.5" x 6.5" WHD) and light weight (under 2 pounds), the FT-817 delivers big performance!

How much power does the FT-817 output? ›

Providing up to five watts of power output, the FT-817 is designed for operation on the 160-10 meter HF bands, plus the 6 meter, 2 meter, and 70 cm bands.

Is Yaesu better than ICOM? ›

The ICOM IC-7300 and the Yaesu FT-DX10 are both powerful amateur radios. The IC-7300 offers a wider frequency range for transmitting and receiving, while the FT-DX10 uses a 32-bit high-speed DSP for more sensitive reception. Both deliver 100 W RF/50 MHz output power and feature a 4.3-inch color display.

Is ham radio obsolete? ›

So, the answer is: Yes, ham radio is still a thing.

Is Yaesu a good brand? ›

The Yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios.

What ham radio frequency travels the farthest? ›

Radio Frequency

Ham radios have a frequency range of about 28-29 MHz, and primarily use HF and VHF bands. These frequency ranges are able to achieve longer distance communications outdoors than UHF bands thanks to longer wavelengths – and in the case of HF bands, the use of ionosphere propagation.

What frequency do ham radio truckers use? ›

Most truckers use the unofficial channel 19 (27.185 MHz) to communicate. This channel offers highway traffic information from truckers and other drivers.

What is the maximum transmit power for ham radio? ›

US Amateur Transmitter Power Limits

Unless otherwise noted, the maximum power output is 1500 watts PEP. Novice/Technicians are limited to 200 watts PEP on HF bands. Geographical power restrictions apply to the 630 meter, 70 centimeter, 33 centimeter and 23 centimeter bands.

Is the Yaesu FT-817 discontinued? ›

Just before the new year, seemingly out of nowhere, Yaesu announced that it was discontinuing the venerated FT-817 & FT-818 radio. Although the news came as a surprise, anyone with even a little objectivity knew the 818 was already a decade or more past its shelf life.

What is the difference between FT 897 and ft897d? ›

The only difference is that the FT-897 (not "D") has a "standard oscillator" and the FT-897D has a TCXO. The FT-897D has a TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator) or reference oscillator that is temperature compensated. An oscillator is subject to frequency fluctuations depending on the temperature.

Is the FTM 400 discontinued? ›

Yaesu discontinuing FTM-400 and FT-818.

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