FT-65R / E

Specifications    Prices

Compact and rugged FM handheld VHF/UHF transceiver. Three selectable power settings 5W / 2.5W / 0.5W, one Watt powerful audio output, FM broadcast receiver, ARTS system, CTCSS and DCS operation, DTMF, four user programmable keys, emergency features, versatile scanning capabilities, long-life battery. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2017.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-65R / FT-65E specifications

General
Frequency coverage
Receive65.0000 ~ 108.0000 MHz [1]
136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz
400.0000 ~ 480.0000 MHz
Transmit136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [2]
144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [3]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [4]
400.0000 ~ 480.0000 MHz [2]
430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [3]
430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [4]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz
Receiver
Sensitivity
FM0.2 uV (140~150 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
0.2 uV (420~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM12 kHz (-6dB)
35 kHz (-60dB)
Frequency stability
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +60°C
Transmitter
Output power
FM0.5 / 2.5 / 5 W [5]
Spurious emission
<-60dB (2.5 and 5 Watts)
<-40dB (0.5 Watts)
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 2.5 kHz (narrow)
± 5 kHz (wide)
Microphone
2kΩ
Features
Memory
200 regular memories, 10 banks.
10 set of band-edge memories for scan.
3 home channels.
10 weather broadcast channels. [6]
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution
10-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS 50-tones
DCS 104-codes
DTMF
1000 / 1450 / 1750 / 2100Hz tone
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.4 VDC, nominal (battery)
Power consumption
205mA RX, 200mW audio output
100mA RX, standby (power saver Off)
18mA RX, standby (power saver On)
4mA, auto power Off
1.5A TX, 5W (144 MHz)
1.7A TX, 5W (430 MHz)
Audio power
1 W on 16Ω
Audio output
3-pin jack (headphone)
Connections
3-pin jack (microphone / clone)
Mechanical and environmental data
Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
52 (W) x 104.5 (H) x 30 (D) mm, without knob
Weight
260g with battery and antenna

  1. FM broadcast band, WFM mode.
  2. FT-65, Asian version.
  3. FT-65R, USA version.
  4. FT-65E, European version.
  5. At 7.4 VDC.
  6. U.S. NOAA information stations.
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FT-65R and FT-65E options :


Yaesu FT-65 options, (A) for 120 VAC, (B) for 220 VAC

FT-65R / FT-65E price

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Price Date Condition
EUR 76.00
(89USD)
2021-aug Brand-new
EUR 99.00 2021-aug Brand-new
EUR 115.00
(99GBP)
2021-aug Brand-new

3 years warranty

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