Yaesu FT-257 UHF 70cm Single Band Amateur FM Handheld Transceiver
The FT-257 is a compact, simple to operate handheld radio that provide up to 5 Watts of RF power, along with loud audio output (800 mW) for the 70 CM amateur band
The FT-257 ruggedly constructed water resistant body is sealed tight to meet iPX5 protection requirements. They are packed with popular and valuable features demanded by Amateur Radio operators around the world, including 200 memory channels with 10 flexible memory banks, CTCSS/DCS encode/decode, Multiple scanning modes, Dual-watch, Automatic Repeater Shift and ATS ( Automatic Transponder System).
Main Features :
- New Ergonomic design and Large Backlit LCD Display
- High Power Output : 5 Watts (FNB-124LI)
- Loud 800 mW Audio output
- ATS ( Automatic Transponder System) "beeps" when you move out of communication range.
- 200 Memory Channels with Alpha-numeric tags (Maximum 6 Characters)
- 10 Memory banks for Channel allocation.
- Emergency Operation (Alarm, Flash, Morse Code Message)
- Password Protection
- CTCSS (50 tones) and DCS (104 codes) Encode / Decode, with split Tone and DCS Encode-only capability
- Scanning Mode : VFO / Memory / PMS / Dual Watch
- Nine DTMF Auto-dialer memories
- Keypad / Dial / PTT Lockout Capability
- RF Squelch
- Memory-only operating mode available for easy operation
- Rugged case construction and Submersible (Water Protection IPX5 Rating)
- Smart Search for easily select active channels
- Battery Voltage Display
- Adjustable TX Deviation Level
- Transmit Time-Out-Timer (TOT) and Automatic Power-Off (APO)
- Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)
- Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)
Type: |
Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver |
Frequency range: |
TX: 430 - 450 MHz |
Mode: |
FM |
RF Power output: |
Hi: 5.0 W / Mi: 2.0 W / Lo: 0.5 W (@7.4 V) |
Sensitivity: |
0.2 uV for 12 dB SINAD (430 - 450 MHz) |
Selectivity: |
12 kHz / 35 kHz (-6 dB / -60 dB) |
Image rejection: |
N/A |
Voltage: |
Nominal: 7.4 V DC |
Current drain: |
200 mA (Receive, 200 mV output) |
Impedance: |
50 ohms |
Dimensions (W*H*D): |
62 x 120.5 x 38.5 mm (2.45 x 4.74 x 1.52 Inches) W/O knob, antenna and band clip. |
Weight: |
80 g (9.9 oz) with FNB-124LI, antenna, and belt clip. |
Manufactured: |
2013-20xx |
Other: |
Is a "440" version of the FT-252. |