[Yaesu] (no subject)

[Darryl J. Kelly]

I have looked as several FT-900's, CATs and ATs both, and nearly all that I
have seen have a 4 number. I wonder if Yaesu ran them all in one batch in
1994?
73,
Darryl, KK5IB
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> Harry wrote:
> My FT900  s/n 4H020308:
>
> Carton says FT-900/AT, then in bullet points below includes "CAT System"
>
> I see both AT and AT CAT models advertised, with a considerable
> difference in prices. What's the difference and what do I have?
>
> Hi Harry
> I think there is some confusion here.  The "CAT" after the model number
> as in FT-900CAT indicates something different than the "CAT system
> included" comment.   In FT-900CAT the "C" means that the Collins
> mechanical filter is installed, and the "AT" means the auto antenna tuner
> is installed.   The "CAT system included" statement refers to the computer
> interface that Yaesu uses for several of it's models.   All FT-900s are
"CAT
> system capable", but differ as to the use of filters and inclusion of the
> antenna tuner.  Your radio has the antenna tuner but not the Collins
> mechanical filter in the front end.    This is only a minor point unless
you
> plan to use the radio for some serious crowded band operating.  The
> Collins filter has somewhat higher ultimate rejection and a little flatter
> passband which may slightly improve the audio in both transmit and
> receive.   It's very minor though.
> 73,
> Dennis
> N0SP
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