Yaesu FTA 850L Handheld Transceiver

The Yaesu FTA-850L is a portable VHF NAV/COM air-band transceiver designed for clear handheld operation. Its 2.4-inch colour TFT display, dual-frequency display and 400-channel memory support efficient access to communication and navigation information.

The unit incorporates ILS and VOR navigation displays, an integrated 66-channel WAAS GPS receiver and waypoint navigation. Bluetooth capability supports wireless operation with compatible Bluetooth headsets. The FTA-850L is also compatible with 8.33 kHz narrow-band channel spacing and can be programmed via PC using the supplied USB cable.

• Manufacturer part number: FTA-850L
• VHF NAV/COM handheld transceiver
• 2.4-inch colour TFT display, 240 × 320 pixels
• Dual-frequency display
• ILS localiser/glide-slope and VOR navigation displays
• Integrated 66-channel WAAS GPS receiver with waypoint navigation
• Bluetooth wireless operation
• 400 memory channels with 14-character alphanumeric tags
• 8.33 kHz narrow-band compatible
• IPX5 water-protection rating and MIL-STD-810H rugged-construction certification, according to Yaesu
• PC programmable; USB cable included

According to Yaesu, the supplied package includes a 2,200 mAh lithium-ion battery, headset adapter, 100–240 VAC mains charger, 12 VDC charger/power cable, charging cradle, alkaline battery tray and belt clip.

Documentation: Yaesu FTA-850L Operating Manual and EU Declaration of Conformity.