TYT TH-9800 Quad-Band Mobile Transceiver - Technical Specifications

General Specifications

Frequency Coverage:

76-108MHz (FM Broadcast Band)

28-29.7MHz (10m Amateur Band)

50-54MHz (6m Amateur Band)

144-148MHz (2m VHF Band)

220-225MHz (1.25m Band)*

420-450MHz (70cm UHF Band)

TX/RX:

RX Only:

Modulation: FM (16K0F3E)

Channel Capacity: 1,100 memory channels

Power Supply: 13.8V DC ±15% (negative ground)

Current Consumption:

Receive: ≤0.6A

Transmit: ≤12A (50W)

Transmitter Performance

Output Power (adjustable):

10m/6m: 10-50W

2m: 5-50W

1.25m: 5-20W*

70cm: 5-40W

Spurious Emission: ≤-60dB

Frequency Stability: ±2.5ppm

Modulation Distortion: ≤5%

Receiver Performance

Sensitivity (12dB SINAD):

10m/6m: ≤0.25μV

2m/1.25m/70cm: ≤0.20μV

Adjacent Channel Selectivity: ≥70dB

Intermodulation: ≥68dB

Audio Output: 5W (8Ω external speaker)

Advanced Features

Cross-Band Repeating: Full duplex operation

Dual Watch/Dual Standby: Independent operation

Built-in VOX: Hands-free operation

DTMF Encoding/Decoding: For repeater access

APO (Auto Power Off): Power saving feature

TOT (Time Out Timer): 1-30 minutes adjustable

Emergency Alarm: Programmable emergency channel

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions (Main Unit): 140(W) × 40(H) × 180(D)mm

Weight: 1.5kg (without mounting bracket)

Display: High-contrast dot-matrix LCD with dual frequency display

Cooling System: Temperature-controlled fan

Connectors & Interfaces

Antenna: SO-239 (UHF female)

Microphone: RJ45 8-pin (included)

Data Port: Mini-USB for programming

External Speaker: 3.5mm jack

Package Contents

Main transceiver unit

Separation kit (optional)

Hand microphone

DC power cable

Mounting bracket

USB programming cable

User manual

Compliance & Certifications

FCC Part 90 Certified (US)

CE Approved (EU)

RoHS Compliant

Key Advantages vs Competitors

1. Unique Quad-Band Operation - Rare 6m & 1.25m band support

2. True Cross-Band Repeat - Superior to most dual-band radios

3. High Power Output - Full 50W on 2m/70cm bands

4. Professional-Grade Cooling - Fan prevents overheating

5. Military-Grade Construction - Durable aluminum chassis

This radio is particularly popular among:

• EMCOMM teams needing multi-band redundancy

• Radio clubs operating linked repeater systems

• Overland enthusiasts requiring long-range capability

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