The Yaesu FT-2980R is quiet and powerful. This ruggedly-built 2 meter transceivers boasts 80 watts of output. Yet no fan is required thanks to Yaesus die cast chassis/heat-sink design. The ergonomics are unsurpassed for safe mobile operation. Four power levels are available:  80, 30, 10 and 5 watts. And weather channels are built in with Severe Weather Alert capability. The FT-2980R is MIL-STD 810 tough. You get extended receive from 136-174 MHz. The backlit display has four dimmer levels. The FT-2980R is similar to the FT-2900R, but provides 5 watts more.

The supplied MH-48A6JA hand mic is backlit. Other included items:  MMB83 mobile mounting bracket, DC power cord with fuse, standing front feet and operating manual. This radio requires 13.8 VDC at 15 Amps. 6.3 x 2 x 7.3 inches 4.2 lbs.