{"id":831,"date":"2009-10-23T12:16:11","date_gmt":"2009-10-23T19:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ruggedrocksoffroad.com\/blog\/?p=831"},"modified":"2009-10-23T12:20:00","modified_gmt":"2009-10-23T19:20:00","slug":"yaesu-ft-250r-ultra-compact-5-watt-144-mhz-handheld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ruggedrocksoffroad.com\/blog\/2009\/10\/23\/yaesu-ft-250r-ultra-compact-5-watt-144-mhz-handheld\/","title":{"rendered":"Yaesu FT-250R – Ultra Compact 5-WATT 144 MHz Handheld"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a><\/span>\"Buy<\/a> Compact yet incredibly rugged, the\u00c2\u00a0FT-250R 2-meter handheld is\u00c2\u00a0derived from our Vertex commercial transceiver line, providing exceptional receiver performance along with clean, clear transmit audio. Built to withstand the rigors of outdoor use, the 16-key\u00c2\u00a0FT-250R is constructed inside a\u00c2\u00a0die-cast aluminum housing, with a large, high-output speaker delivering 700 mW of Loud Audio for outside field environments.\u00c2\u00a0And the illuminated keypad provides easy viewing during nighttime operation. You need a radio that’s as tough as your operating environment; compare the features of the\u00c2\u00a0FT-250R to other handhelds, and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll see that there is no comparison! <\/span><\/p>\n

5 Watts Power Output<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The FT-250R puts out a maximum of 5 Watts of clean power, with selectable power-saving choices of 2 Watts and \u00c2\u00bd Watt also being available with the touch of a front panel key.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Long-life Battery and Desktop Charger<\/strong><\/p>\n

The FT-250R comes complete with a 1400 mAh battery and a desirable desktop charger<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Loud Audio<\/strong><\/p>\n

The FT-250R provides 700mW of Loud Audio and is the perfect choice for noisy enviornments.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Power Saving Circuit Design<\/strong><\/p>\n

The FT-250R includes Yaesu’s exclusive power saving circuit design that provides for longer operating time that most other handhelds with comparable batteries.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Direct Keypad Frequency Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n

The FT-250R includes a 16-key keypad, providing both direct frequency entry and fingertip DTMF control on transmission. And a 9-memory DTMF autodialer allows simple access to autopatches or Internet Linking nodes such as the Yaesu WIRES-II system.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

209 Memories<\/strong><\/p>\n

The versatile memory system of the FT-250R includes a total of 209 channels that can store frequency, CTCSS\/DCS information, repeater shift, and a 7-character alpha-numeric label to aid in channel recognition.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Wide\/Narrow Deviation Selection<\/strong><\/p>\n

For operation in narrow-band channel situation, the FT-250R includes both Wide and Narrow deviation selection capability, to ensure compatibility with local operating requirements.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ultra-Rugged Construction<\/strong><\/p>\n

The FT-250R is tested to meet the exacting requirements of MIL STD 810C\/D for shock and vibration. Among the most rugged Amateur hand-helds ever created, the VX-150 is ready for action in the most challenging operating environments!<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Other Features<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Water resistant case construction
\n– Automatic Repeater Shift
\n– Memory-Only operating
\n– Scanning Mode: VFO \/ Memory \/ PMS \/ Dual Watch
\n– Nine DTMF Auto-dialer memories
\n– Two Front Panel programmable keys
\n– RF Squelch
\n– Battery Voltage Display
\n– TX Deviation Level (5 kHz or 2.5 kHz)
\n– Transmit Time-out Timer and Automatic Power-Off
\n– Busy Channel Lock-out
\n– ARTS (Auto-range Transponding System) that “beeps” the user when you move out of communications range<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Compact yet incredibly rugged, the\u00c2\u00a0FT-250R 2-meter handheld is\u00c2\u00a0derived from our Vertex commercial transceiver line, providing exceptional receiver performance along with clean, clear transmit audio. Built to withstand the rigors of outdoor use, the 16-key\u00c2\u00a0FT-250R is constructed inside a\u00c2\u00a0die-cast aluminum housing, with a large, high-output speaker delivering 700 mW of Loud Audio for outside field environments.\u00c2\u00a0And … <\/p>\n

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