Yaesu FTA-550 Pro-X AA Handheld VHF Transceiver

The YAESU FTA-550 is packed with features, yet very affordable. Boasting an oversize full dot matrix LCD display, the FTA-550 Airband Transceiver with 8.33 Khz spacing provides full communication on the Aircraft communications Band and additionally provides VOR and ILS navigation features on the "NAV" band. It is powered by AA batteries that fit into the included battery tray.

Also available as a Lithium battery powered unit with included charger - ( FTA-550L )

The FTA-550 includes NOAA weather band monitoring and the capability of programming up to 200 memory channels with 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. Additionally the FTA-550AA can easily be reprogrammed in minutes using the optional PC Programming software and the supplied USB programming cable.

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.

features

•     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
•     NOAA Weather Channel receive
•     NOAA Weather Alert
•     200 Memory Channels with 15 alphanumeric characters
•     Back-lit Keypad and display with dimmer
•     Water Protection -IPX5 Rating
•     Loud Audio (800 mW)
•     8.33 Khz Spacing Comm Band
•     CE marked (800 mW)

Version 2.00 NEW FEATURES

• Updated the Memory Book to include eight customizable Memory Groups
• Updated Scan Band selection
  “ALL BAND” scans both COM and NAV bands between 108.00MHz and 136.975MHz
  “COM BAND” scans the COM band between 118.00MHz and 136.975MHz
  “NAV BAND” scans the NAV band between 108.000MHz and 117.975 MHz
   
  FTA-550 AA Comes supplied with:
  • Alkaline battery tray
  • 12VDC Power cable
  • Antenna
  • Belt clip
  • headset adapter
  • USB programming cable

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