The FT-847 includes crossband full duplex operatin, so you can hear yourdownlink signal while transmitting (on a different band) on the uplink.
And long-term reliability is ensured by the rugged construction, featuring an aluminum diecast chassis which doubles as the power amplifiers’ heat sink. Ready for action on SSB, CW, AM, FM, and digital modes, the FT-847's ultra-compact size makes it ideal for serious base stations use, and well as a variety of portable and mobile applications, including Field Day, DX-peditions, VHF/UHF 'Rove' operation, and RV installations. Yaesu's engineers have achieved an engineering breakthrough that was only a dream just a few years ago: a full-power transceiver covering HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz bands in a package about 2/3 the size of an average briefcase. Utilizing the latest computer-aided design techniques and thousand of 'chip' components. The Yaesu FT-847 Earth Station: A masterpiece of high-tech design and packaging know-how!
