Yaesu FT-65R 5W VHF/UHF FM Dual Band Handheld Transceiver
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Description
Yaesu FT-65R 5W VHF/UHF Handheld Transceiver
The FT-65R is a very compact, ruggedly constructed Handheld VHF/UHF with three selectable power settings 5W / 2.5W / 0.5W allowing each user to select the power they need. The big front speaker provides a full 1 watt of crisp, clear audio quality. The unit comes supplied with a 1950mAh Li-ion battery pack capable of over 9 hours of operation, with an optional higher capacity 2500mAh Li-ion battery for over 11.5 hours of operating time. A 3.5 hour rapid charger comes standard, making the transceiver ready to operate at any time. Our newly designed large white LED displays are vibrant and highly visible. Four Quick Recall Keys (QRK) are user programmable to instantly recall favorite channels with just the push of a button. VOX operation is available with the optional Earpiece Microphone SSM-512B. Other useful features included: versatile scanning capabilities such as Programmable VFO Scan, Memory Scan, Priority Channel Scan, and Weather Alert Scan, WX Channels with "Severe Weather" Alert, PC Programming, Transceiver-to-Transceiver Cloning, 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).
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UPC: 788026159543
Features
VHF/UHF Commercial Grade Dual Band Handheld Transceiver
- Compact Design, Measuring W 2.1” x H 4.1” x D 1.2” (52.5 x 104.5 x 31 mm)
- Rugged Construction; Meets IP54 Rating (Dust/Water protection) , MIL-810-C,D and E
- One Watt Powerful Audio Output and Clear Audio from the Big Front Speaker
- 5 Watts of Reliable RF Power within a Compact body
- Three Selectable TX Power settings (5 W (High)/2.5 W (Middle)/0.5 W (Low))
- Over 9 hours Operating time with Supplied 1,950 mAh Li-Ion Battery pack *1
- Optional High-capacity 2,500 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack (SBR-26LI) provides over 11.5 hours of Extended Operating Time *1
- 2.5-Hour Rapid Charger (SBH-22) Included (Using SBR-25LI)
- QRK (Quick Recall Key) : Four User Programmable Keys for Quick Access to Favorite Functions
- Large White LED Flashlight, Alarm and Quick Home Channel Access for Emergency Signaling
- Versatile Scanning Capabilities : Programmed VFO Scan, Memory Scan, Priority Channel Scan, Weather Alert Scan
- WX Channels with "Severe Weather" Alert (US Version)
- VOX Operation with Optional VOX Earpiece Microphone (SSM-512B)
- PC Programmable with Optional Programming Cable (SCU-35)
- Transceiver-to-Transceiver Cloning with Optional Cloning Cable (SCU-36)
- FM Broadcast Receiver Equipped
- ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System)
- DTMF Operation
- CTCSS/DCS Operation
- Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)
- Battery Saver Function
- Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature
- Transmitter Time-Out-Timer (TOT)
*1 (Tx) 6 sec. : (Rx)6sec. : (Standby) 48 sec Duty Cycle
Specifications
RX Frequency Ranges:
- 65 - 108 MHz
- 136 - 174 MHz
- 400 - 480 MHz
TX Frequency Ranges:
- 144 - 148 MHz
- 430 - 450 MHz
Circuit Type: Direct-Conversion
Modulation Type: F2D, F3E
RF Power Output: 5 W/2.5 W/0.5 W
AF Audio Output: 1 W (Max power)
Case Size (W x H x D): 2.1” x 4.1” x 1.2” (52.5 x 104.5 x 31 mm) w/o Knob
Weight (Approx.): 9.17 Oz (260 g) with SBR-25LI and Antenna
Antenna Connector: Reverse SMA
Warranty: 3 Years
Includes
Yaesu FT-65R 5W VHF Handheld Transceiver
Antenna
7.4 V 1,950 mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SBR-25LI)
Rapid Charger (SBH-22)
AC Adapter (SAD-20B)
Belt Clip (SHB-18)
Operating Manual
Warranty Card
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Customer Reviews
This radio is simple to operate, 200 channels, and 10 banks to store those channels.
If you are thinking of buying a Baofeng....DO NOT....buy the FT-65R instead, MUCH better and 100% legal. Great for a Bug-Out-Bag / emergency purposes
I bought this from the GigaParts Amazon storefront, so be aware that the $20 discount doesn't apply there.
So far, the radio is easy to program, the software loads fine on Windows 10, and is basically a more professional version of a baofeng. It feels solid, it has a comparable standby time that the FT-70 and FT-2DR have, so basically 8-10 hours. It came with a base charger so that's ok also, another thing that makes it seem like it's a baofeng competitor.
The sound is a bit muffled; it's not bad but it's not as clear as the 70 or 2DR. It doesn't seem to be as sensitive either, as I can't hear a couple further repeaters that I can hear with those other's...however for what it is, that's fine also.
Basically, this is a Yaesu version of a baofeng, which I'm sure means a lot less spurious signals. The menu is also more clear, and is simple to program.
For what it is, I'll give it a solid 4 stars. If it was a bit more sensitive, and it didn't come with a stick instead of an antenna, I'd give it a 5 for what it is.
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