Th FTA-550 Pro-X Airband transceiver incoroprtae an advanced user interface featuring a dot matrix diosplay ensuing intuitive opearation and optimized performance. The FTA-550E is fully compliant with current CAA regulations regrding the use of 8.3KHZ channels spacing for transmit and receive.
- 5 watt TX output power ( Air band AM 5W PEP typical 1.5W carrier)
- Large 1.7″ x 1.7″ ( 43.2mm x 43,2mm) Dot matrix display ( 160 x 160 dots)
- ILS navigation display
- VOR Navigation capability
- 200 memory channel with 15 aplhanumberic characters per memory
- Back-Lit keypad and display with dimmer control
- Water protection – IPX5 rating
- Loud Audio (800mw)
- includes high capacity Rechargeable Li-ion Battery pack ( 7.4v 1800mAh).
- includes Alkaline Battery Tray ( 6 x AA).
- FTA-550 Radio body
- Li-ion battery pack
- Charger Cradle with AC Power supply
- Cigarette Lighter DC/DC charging cable
- Antennae
- Belt Clip
- Headset Adaptor Cable
- Alkaline Battery Tray
- USB cable for programming memories
- User Manual
Specifications
| GENERAL | |
| Frequency Range | TX: 118.000 MHz to 136.975 MHz |
| RX: 108.000 MHz to 136.975Mhz (NAV and COM Band) | |
| Channel Spacing | 25KHz and 8.33KHz |
| Emission Type | TX: AM |
| RX: AM | |
| Supply Voltage | 6.0 to 9.5v DC |
| Current Consumption (approx) | 300μA Power OFF |
| 70mA Battery Saver ON. Sver Ratio 50% | |
| 80mA Squelch ON | |
| 300mA Receiver | |
| 0.9A Transmit ( 1.5W carrier) | |
| Temperature Range | -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F ) |
| Antennae Connector | BNC |
| Case Size (WxHxD0 | 2.4\” x 5.2\” x 1.3\” (62 x 133 x 34mm) with SBR-12U |
| Weight | 410gm (14.5oz) with SBR-12U and Antenna |
| RECEIVER | |
| Circuit Type | Double Conversion Superhet |
| IF | 47.25MHz and 450KHz |
| Sensitivity | Better than 0.8μV (for 6dB S/N with 1KHz 30% Modulation) |
| Selectivity | Better than 8kHz/-6dB |
| Adjacent Channel Selectivity | Less than 25kHz/-60dB |
| AF Output (internal Speaker) | 0.8W @ 16ohms 10% THD |
| TRANSMITTER | |
| Power Output | 5.0W (PEP) @ 1.5W carrier Power) |
| Frequency Stability | Better than ±1ppm(-10°C to +60°C) |
| Modulation System | Low level Amplitude Modulation |
| Spurious Emissions | > 70dB below Carrier |
| Internal Microphone Type | Condenser |
| External Microphone Type | 150Ω |
The YAESU FTA-550E is packed with features, yet very affordable. Boasting an oversize full dot matrix LCD display, provides full communications on the Aircraft communications Band and additionally provides VOR and ILS navigation features on the NAV band.