Yaesu FT-60
The Yaesu FT-60 is a dual band handheld transceiver. It is a popular choice for new amateur radio operators as it is relatively inexpensive, costing about US$200, and as low as US$145 among some Yaesu dealers on the Web. It operates on the most common line-of-sight amateur radio bands, 2 meters and 70 centimeters.
eHam.net rates the FT-60 at 4.6 out of 5.[1] There are Internet groups devoted to using the FT-60R.[2]
Features
- Automatic repeater input shift
- CTCSS and DCS squelch support
- A.R.T.S. automatic range transponder system
- 1,000 memories with alpha-tags.
- WIRES - II Key
Technical description
| Category | Amateur Radio |
| Class | Hand-Held |
| Bands | VHF: 2-meter band UHF: 70-centimeter band |
| RX | AM/FM: 108–520 / 700–999 MHz (cellular blocked in the US) |
| TX | FM: 144–148 MHz, 144–146 MHz (Europe); Pwr: 0.5 W, 2.0 W, 5.0 W FM: 430–450 MHz, 430–440 MHz (Europe); Pwr: 0.5 W, 2.0 W, 5.0 W |
| Power | 7.2 VDC (internal battery), 6–9 VDC (AA battery pack), 6–16 VDC (external) |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 109 mm × 58 mm × 30 mm |
| Weight | 370 g (including battery) |
| First released | 2004 |
2 meter and 70 centimeter handheld transceiver with wide coverage receiver. Capable of 5 watts with emergency AA battery pack or the included FNB-83 Ni-MH rechargeable battery.
References
- ↑ http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4286
- ↑ , Yaesu FT-60R Yahoo Group
External links
- FT-60 at Yaesu.com
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