Yaesu FT-65E rugged dual-band
Dual-band 144/430 MHz handheld transceiver, 5 W, IP54 and MIL-STD-810, 1 W audio, 1950 mAh Li-Ion battery
The Yaesu FT-65E is a rugged, light and compact VHF/UHF dual-band handheld transceiver, with 5 W of power (2.5 and 0.5 W selectable) and IP54 protection meeting MIL-810 C, D and E standards.
Product description
The large 1 W front speaker gives clear audio even in noisy environments. The white LED display is easy to read in all conditions. Four programmable QRK keys recall your favourite functions.
It has a white LED torch, alarm and quick access to the Home channel for emergencies, programmed VFO, memory and priority scanning, FM broadcast receiver, ARTS, DTMF, CTCSS/DCS, busy channel lockout, battery saver, auto power-off and transmit timer.
The 1950 mAh Li-Ion battery gives over 9 hours of operation and charges in 2.5 hours; the optional 2500 mAh SBR-26LI battery reaches over 11.5 hours. VOX works with the optional SSM-512B earpiece microphone. It is programmed from a PC with the SCU-35 cable and cloned with the SCU-36 cable (optional).
Key features
Rugged and protected.
Front speaker.
With the supplied battery.
Technical specifications
| Reception | 65–108 MHz · 136–174 MHz · 400–480 MHz |
| Transmission | 144–148 MHz · 430–450 MHz |
| Circuit | Direct conversion |
| Modulation | F2D, F3E |
| Power | 5 / 2.5 / 0.5 W |
| Audio | 1 W |
| Battery | Li-Ion 7.4 V 1950 mAh (SBR-25LI) |
| Protection | IP54, MIL-810 C, D and E |
| Dimensions | 52.5 × 104.5 × 31 mm (without knob) |
| Weight | approx. 260 g with battery and antenna |
Package contents
- Antenna
- Li-Ion battery 7.4 V 1950 mAh SBR-25LI
- SBH-22 rapid charger
- Mains adapter
- SHB-18 belt clip
- User manual
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