I'd like someone who has a Yaesu 8900 to let me know if the radio will recieve the 900 mhz ham band. Please check if 927-928 mhz reception is blocked. I'm thinking of getting one, but will not if the 900 ham band is blocked.
Thank you for the info. I had a VX5R that recieved up to 999 mhz, but like the 8900, the ham band was cut out, even with all the mods done to it.. I won't be getting that radio then.
Most of the Yaesu amateur radio products won't monitor in the 900 band. Some have chopped out a portion. The 8800 covers the 902-914 range, but that is usually utilized as inputs for repeaters.
I was just looking for a radio for work to run 2M and 440 from a dual band antenna, and just listen to any 10M and 6M activity. Being able to listen to 900 would of just been an added bonus. I may just buy a desk scanner and forgo transmitting all together. My office has moved (again) at work, but I now have an opprotunity to have an outside antenna that will be higher than most repeaters in my area. Thanks for the info.