Operating manual for the Yaesu FT-847 multimode transceiver covering installation, operation, and specifications for HF, VHF, and UHF amateur bands.
The Yaesu FT-847 is a multimode transceiver providing coverage of all nine HF Amateur bands, plus VHF/UHF coverage of the 50, 144, and 430 MHz bands. It features 100 Watts of power output on 160 through 6 meters and 50 Watts on 144 MHz and 430 MHz. Key capabilities include crossband full duplex capability, built-in low-noise preamplifiers, DSP Noise Reduction, and a high-speed CAT port for external computer control.
| Frequency Range (Receive) | 100 kHz - 36.99 MHz, 37 - 76 MHz, 108 - 174 MHz, 420 - 512 MHz |
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| Frequency Range (Transmit) | 160 - 6 Meters, 2 Meters, 70 Centimeters |
| Power Output (160-6m) | 100 Watts (25 Watts AM carrier) |
| Power Output (2m/70cm) | 50 Watts (12.5 Watts AM carrier) |
| Operating Temp. Range | -10ºC to +50ºC |
| Power Requirements | DC 13.8V ±10%, Negative Ground |
| Current Consumption (Transmit) | 22A (@ 100W RF output) |
| Case Size | 260(W) x 86(H) x 270(D) mm |
The FT-847 provides 100 Watts of power output on 160 through 6 meters.
The transceiver provides 50 Watts output on 144 MHz and 430 MHz.
The DC power connector must be connected to a source providing 13.8 Volts DC (±10%).
The FT-847 requires a 25A fast-blow fuse.