The Yaesu FTH 2009 is a radio we use extensively for APRS in Argentina. In this post, I’ll tell you about the specifications of the Yaesu FTH 2009.
I decided to make this post because there isn’t much information available on the internet, and I think if you can get hold of one, you could use it like I mentioned above, or even use it to talk through repeaters.
Nowadays they can be purchased for little money and if they are in good condition they can be used for a long time without any problems.
Yaesu FTH-2009 specifications – Top Panel
Like many radios of this type, the FTH2009 is a fairly simple radio for its time. It was designed for commercial use or emergency use, so it was quite robust.
As you can see, nothing unusual. Few controls, and very easy to use.
Yaesu FTH-2009 – specifications
The Yaesu FTH2009 is a 6-channel VHF radio that can be simplex or semi-duplex with a maximum power of 4.5 watts.
Yaesu FTH-2009 – General information
| Frequency Coverage: | Version A 136-151MHz Version B 150.8-163MHz Version C 161-174MHz |
| Number of Channels: | Up to 6 simplex or semi-duplex |
| Minimum Channel Step: | 25 kHz |
| Antenna (BNC Jack): | Supplied rubber flex antenna |
| Antenna Impedance: | 50 ohms (Unbalanced) |
| Supply Voltage: | 6.0 to 12.0 voe |
| Current Consumption (Approx): | Standby 35mA Receive 200mA Transmit 0.8A w/2.5W RF, 1.2A w/4.5W RF |
| Case Size (WHO, Approx): Weight (Approx): | 62 x 165.5 x 39.5mm with FNB-18 500g with FNB-18 |
Frequency Range
Although the radios came with these frequency ranges, the programming software allowed them to be programmed in another range. Obviously, the radio’s performance would not be optimal, as they would have lower output power, and reception would generally be poor.
To identify the model, we have to look for a label attached to the bottom of the radio where the battery is connected.
In my experience, these radios have been around for so many years that it’s very difficult to find one with these labels.
Receiver
| Circuit Type: | Double-conversion superheterodyne |
| Intermediate Frequencies: | 21.4MHz and 455kHz |
| Sensitivity: | 0.22u V for 12dB SIN AD |
| Image Rejection: | Better than 60dB |
| Audio Output (@8 ohms, for 10% THO): | More than 250mW @7.2VDC More than 400mW @9.6VDC |
Transmitter
| Power Output (Selectable): | 4.5 or 1.0 watts @9.6VDC (FNB-21) 2.5 or 0.5 watts @7 .2VDC (FNB-18/ 19) |
| Frequency Stability: | Better than ±1 Oppm from -25 to +55 °C |
| Modulation Type: | 16F3 |
| Maximum Deviation: | ±5 kHz |
| Maximum -60dB Bandwidth: | 16 kHz |
| Audio Response Characteristic: | +1,-3dB of 6dB/octave Pre-emphasis from 300 to 3000 Hz |
The radio uses the Yaesu FNB-21h battery, which can be purchased on Amazon or AliExpress.
Yaesu FTH-2009 – Programming software and programming cable
To program a Yaesu FTH2009, you’ll need a cable and programming software.
The programming software we need is CE2. It’s a very old software that originally ran under the DOS operating system and, obviously, ran on very slow computers compared to what we have today.
The programming cable is a cable that connects to an RS232 port, but today there are some USB alternatives that can be purchased on Amazon or Aliexpress.
At this link you have programming information for the Yaesu FTH 2009 that I published a while ago.
Yaesu FTH-2009 specifications – Additional information
If you need to perform hardware or software adjustments on the radio, click here to download the Yaesu FTH2009 Service Manual.
I hope this post has helped you learn about the specifications of the Yaesu FTH-2009.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment or post on the Yaesu user forum.
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