The Yaesu FT-815 is a handheld UHF transceiver. It covers 430-440 MHz (Europe) or 440-450 MHz (USA) for both transmit and receive. RF output power levels are selectable: High: 5 W, Low 3: 3 W, Low 2: 1.5 W, Low 1: 0.5 W. The radio requires 5.5-16V DC power and weighs 430 gr with FNB-27 battery pack. Dimensions are 146 × 55 × 33 mm with FNB-27 battery pack. Current drain in receive mode is 8-190 mA.
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