The Yaesu FT-8100R combines high power and a versatile memory system along with easy installation. This dual bander provides V+U, V+V or U+U operation. The easy-to-read dual band LCD display even has a DC voltage indication. The power output is 50/20/5 watts on 2 meters and 35/20/5 watts on 440 MHz. Extended receive is supported:  110-550 and 750-1300 MHz (less cellular).

The FT-8100's memory system provides 99 regular memories which store frequency, repeater offset, and tone information plus 4 band limit memories, plus a one-touch Home channel ... all this individually for VHF and UHF. In addition the 51 Smart Search memories per band bring the total memory capacity up to 310! Plus scanning is provided for every need including:
* Scanning through the VFO range
* Scanning within programmable sub-bands limits
* Scanning through the memory channels
* Scanning only through selected memories
* Scanning alternatively between VHF and UHF memory channels
* Scanning resumption after carrier drop or after a fixed 5 second delay

The supplied MH-36B6J mic has UP and DOWN buttons to tune or scan up or down the band or through memory channels. (However, direct frequency input from the mic is not supported).