FT-270R / E

Yaesu
FT-270R / E

Specifications

Prices

VHF-FM handheld transceiver with 5 Watts power output. Dual-watch operation, one-touch access to WiRES VoIP, CTCSS and DCS split tone capability, enhanced paging and code squelch (EPCS), 200 memory channels, smart search feature, security password, automatic power-off (APO). Protected against water ingress to IPX7 specifications. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2010.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-270R / FT-270E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	137.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	0.2 uV (137~140 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.16 uV (140~150 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (150~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	12 kHz (-6dB) 35 kHz (-60dB)
Frequency stability
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +50°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	21.7 MHz
2°	450 kHz

Transmitter

Output power
FM	5 / 2 / 0.5 W
Spurious emission
<-60dBc (2 and 5W) <-40dBc (0.5W)
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5 kHz (wide) ± 2.5 kHz (narrow)
Microphone
2 kΩ

Features

Memory
200 regular memories, 10 banks. 31 smart search memories. 10 set of band-edge memories for scan. 1 home channel. 10 weather broadcast channels [1].
Display
0.5 KHz frequency resolution 11-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS (50-tones) DCS (104-codes) DTMF (9 autodial memories) 1750Hz (tone burst)
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.2 VDC (nominal, battery) 6~16 VDC (external) 11~16 VDC (external, with charging)
Power consumption
165mA RX, 200mW audio 45mA RX, standby / power saver Off 20.5mA RX, standby / power saver On 8mA auto power Off 1.5A TX, 5 Watts
Audio power
800 mW on 16Ω (internal speaker) 400 mW on 8Ω (external speaker)
Connections
Jack 3.5mm (microphone / headphone / TNC / clone)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
60 (W) x 120 (H) x 32 (D) mm, without knob and beltclip
Weight
390g with FNB-83 battery pack, antenna, beltclip

FT-270R, USA version.
FT-270E, European version.

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FT-270R / FT-270E price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT270 sale price (UK Pounds) 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
GBP 134.90 (185USD)	2021-jun	Brand-new Store special offer
GBP 80.00	2020-feb	Second Hand Boxed, and in very good condition

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