Yaesu FTA 550L VHF Handheld Transceiver

The YAESU FTA-550L is packed with features, while being very affordable. Boasting an oversize full dot matrix LCD display, the FTA-550 Airband Transceiver provides full communication on the Aircraft communications Band and additionally provides VOR and LOCALISER navigation features on the “NAV” band. The FTA-550 includes NOAA weather band monitoring, with the capability of programming up to 200 memory channels using a quick and easy channel recall feature. The brand new easy to operate menu system is icon driven making it simple to navigate through all of the powerful features this transceiver has to offer. In addition, the FTA-550 can easily be reprogrammed in minutes using the optional PC Programming software and the supplied USB programming cable.

FEATURES

Easy to Operate Menu system
The FTA-550 comes configured with an easy to operate icon driven menu system. The displays and menu settings are logically configured for a more intuitive user interface.

Huge Dot Matrix Display (160 x 160 dots)
The FTA-550 features a huge 1.7″ x 1.7″ full dot matrix LCD display with full backlight and dimmer. The high resolution display makes it easier to view all the great features the FTA-550 has to offer.

VOR Navigation Display
When the FTA-550 receives a VOR signal, the display will automatically switch to the NAV band screen which shows a CDI based on the received signal.

200 Memory channels with up to 15 Alphanumeric characters
The FTA-550 can store up to 200 Memory channels for quick and easy retrieval. With the capability of using up to 15 Alphanumeric characters per name the FTA-550 allows for a better channel description.

• 5 Watts TX Output Power (Airband: AM 5W P.E.P. type, 1.5W carrier)
• Huge 1.7″ x 1.7″ Full Dot Matrix display (160 x 160 Dots)
• VOR Navigation Display
• 200 Memory Channels with 15 alphanumeric characters
• Back-lit Keypad and display with dimmer
• Water Protection -IPX5 Rating
• Loud Audio (800 mW)

FTA-550L Comes supplied with:
• Li-Ion battery
• 110V and 12VDC charger with cradle
• Alkaline battery tray
• Antenna
• Belt clip
• headset adapter
• USB programming cable.