Yaesu FT-60R Handheld VHF/UHF Transceiver

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The Yaesu FT-60R dual-band 2 meter/440 MHz HT boasts 5 watts output on both bands. It also features wideband receive from 108-520 and 700-999.990 MHz (less cellular).
An Emergency Automatic ID system will automatically cause your FT-60R to transmit your callsign and engage the mic if you are disabled and unable to press the PTT switch. Two programmable keys are provided for your convenience. There is even a password feature to prevent unauthorized use of your radio. Radio to radio cloning is possible with the optional CT-27A cable.
Other refinements include: One touch NOAA weather, nine DTMF auto dialer memories, die-cast weather resistant case, ARTS Auto-range transponder system. There is also a Mono-band and Memory-only operating mode.

Frequency range

RX-range

108-520 / 700-999 MHz (cellular blocked in the US)

TX-range

144-146 / 430-440 MHz (Europe)
144-148 / 430-450 MHz (USA)

HAM bands

6m  70cm 

Stability

better than ± 5 p.p.m.

Tuning steps

5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz

Filters

-

Receiver

Modulations

AM   FM  

Sensitivity

0.16 µV (12 dB SINAD - 140-150 MHz)
0.2 µV (12 dB SINAD - 420-470 MHz)

Selectivity

12 kHz (-6 dB), 35 kHz (-60 dB)

Receiver system

Double conversion superheterodyne

IF-frequencies

1st: 47.25 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz

Image rejection

-

Audio output

400 mW @ 8 Ohm

Transmitter

Modulations

FM  

RF-Output

High: 5/5 W, Medium: 2/2 W, Low: 0.5/0.5 W

Connections

Antenna

SMA

Impedance

50 Ω

Electrical

Power requirements

Nominal: 7.2V DC (battery pack), 6-16V DC (external)

Current drain RX

45-125 mA

TX

Max 1.5 A

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)

58 × 109 × 30 mm (2.28 × 4.29 × 1.18 in)

Weight

370 gr (13.1 oz)

Form factor

Handheld

Manufactured

Between 2004 and 200x

MPN

Other features

Memories

1000 channels in 1 bank(s)

Usage

Amateur / Ham radio operators

Features + options

Alpha-tags. CTCSS & DCS. WIRES II. ARTS. Emergency Automatic ID (EAI).

Accessories

-

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