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The Yaesu FT-530 2m/70cm HT has many first-time features such as: the LCD display and translucent keypad have selectable back-lighting modes and provide dual frequency readouts and indicators for most programmable functions. Flexible, in-band dual receive lets you listen to two, 2 meter signals at the same time. Other standard features include: Auto On-timer with 24 hour clock, 82 memories, VOX, backlit keypad, DTMF paging and extended receive (2m 130-174 MHz). The innovative Automatic Tone Search displays the incoming CTCSS frequency. Two VFOs are supplied for each band. Four transmit power levels are provided (up to 5W with optional battery).
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m 70cm
- Frequency stability
- ± 5 p.p.m.
- Tuning steps
- 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 kHz
- Memories
- 82 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 110-180 / 300-500 / 800-950 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- Sensitivity
- VHF ≤ 0.158 µV
UHF ≤ 0.18 µV
(12 dB SINAD) - Selectivity
- 12 kHz @ -6 dB, 30 kHz @ -60 dB
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Double conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 15.25 (VHF) / 44.775 (UHF) MHz
2nd: 455 kHz - Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- 0.3 W
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 144-146 / 430-440 MHz (Europe and Asia)
144-148 / 430-450 MHz (USA) - Modulations
- FM
- RF-output
- 5 W max
Connections
- Antenna
- BNC
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 5.5-16 V DC
- Current drain RX
- 16-190 mA
- TX
- 1.6 A max
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 55 × 134 × 33 mm (2.17 × 5.28 × 1.30 in) with FBA-12
- Weight
- 530 gr (1.2 lbs) with FNB-27 and antenna
- Form factor
- Handheld
- Manufactured
- Between 1992 and 199x
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- Twin RX
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 4307
- MPN
- YAESU-FT-000530
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Yaesu FT-530 User Manual PDF - 2.99 MB, submitted by RigReference
- Upload relevant documents
New and second-hand prices
Estimating the value of a rig can be challenging. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used Yaesu FT-530. Just bought or sold this model? Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators!
Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Yaesu FT-530 is around:
- EUR 94.00
- USD 16.00 ~ USD 77.00
- GBP 5.00
These estimates are based on the following prices:
Links & tools
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- Search Wikipedia for Yaesu FT-530 information
- Search the Boat Anchor Manual Archive (BAMA) for Yaesu FT-530 for manuals and documents (using Google)
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