Features 233 Memories

5 Watts RF Output

Four Scan Modes

FM Broadcast Receive

CTCSS/DCS

Weather Alert

IP54 and MIL-STD-810-C/D/E

The Yaesu FT-65R dual-band 2 meter/440 MHz has three output power levels: 5, 2.5 or 0.5 watts. Receive coverage is 65-108 (FM broadcast band), 136-174 and 400-500 MHz. The FT-65R is compact and light, yet ruggedly constructed. The speaker provides a full 1 Watt of powerful, clear audio. The supplied 1950mAh Li-ion battery pack is capable of up to 9 hours operation. The optional SBR-26LI 2500mAh Li-ion battery provides up to 11.5 hours of expanded operation (TX 6 seconds, RX 6 seconds, Standby 48 seconds) . The SBH-22 3.5-hour rapid charger is included. The newly designed large white LED display is vibrant and highly visible. Four programmable Quick Recall Keys (QRK) store and recall favorite frequency settings and to be used as short-cut keys to Set Mode menu items. VOX operation is available with the optional SSM-512B earpiece microphone. Several scanning modes are supported: Programmable VFO Scan, Memory Scan, Priority Channel Scan and Weather Alert Scan. Other features include: WX Channels with “Severe Weather” Alert, PC Programming, Transceiver-to-Transceiver Cloning, Keypad Entry, FM Broadcast Receiver, Automatic Range Transponder System (ARTS), CTCSS/ DCS Operation, Busy Channel Lockout (BLCO), Automatic Power Off feature, and Transmitter Time Out Timer (TOT). This radio is highly configurable through an easy to use menu system. The FT-65R meets demanding commercial grade specifications. Please note that the antenna jack on the radio is an SMA male. Size: 2.1 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches (less knobs and antenna) 9.2 oz.

The FT-65R comes with: SBR-25 Li-ion 7.4V 1950 mAh battery, SAD-20B or SAD-26B AC adapter, SBH-22 rapid charger, SRA-15 flexible SMA-J (female) antenna, SHB-18 belt clip and operating manual. Three year limited manufacturer warranty.

This radio is also available in a 2 meter only version.

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