FT-65R / E

Yaesu
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
Receive	65.0000 ~ 108.0000 MHz [1] 136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz 400.0000 ~ 480.0000 MHz
Transmit	136.0000 ~ 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
FM	0.2 uV (140~150 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (420~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	12 kHz (-6dB) 35 kHz (-60dB)
Frequency stability
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +60°C

Transmitter

Output power
FM	0.5 / 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

FM broadcast band, WFM mode.
FT-65, Asian version.
FT-65R, USA version.
FT-65E, European version.
At 7.4 VDC.
U.S. NOAA information stations.

FT-65R and FT-65E options :

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

FT-65R / FT-65E price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT65 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 89.95	2021-aug	Brand-new

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