Yaesu Original FT 65 FT 65R 144/440 Dual Band Rugged Compact Handheld Transceiver Review

I recently had the opportunity to review the Yaesu Original FT 65 FT 65R 144/440 Dual Band Rugged Compact Handheld Transceiver. This is a powerful, yet compact transceiver that packs a lot of features into a small package. It offers up to 5 watts of output power along with lower power settings of 2.5W and 0.5W, boasts an IP54 rating along with MIL 810 C, D and E, and features a newly designed large white background LED display. In addition, it comes with a 1950mAh Li Ion battery pack that is capable of over 9 hours of operation.

The Yaesu Original FT 65 FT 65R is ideal for those looking for a reliable, rugged and compact handheld transceiver. Its perfect for ham radio enthusiasts who need something that is easy to carry around, as it weighs in at just 3.84 ounces and measures 2.1 x 1.2 x 4.1 inches in size. The big front internal speaker provides 1 full watt of powerful audio, making it great for listening to conversations even in noisy environments.

In my experience using the Yaesu Original FT 65 FT 65R 144/440 Dual Band Rugged Compact Handheld Transceiver I found it to be very user friendly and easy to operate. All the main functions are clearly laid out on the radio s faceplate with easy access buttons, allowing you to quickly adjust things like frequency and power levels without having to dive into menus or complicated settings screens. The radio also has an intuitive menu system which makes navigating through its advanced features quick and painless.

In terms of value for money, I believe Yaesu have done an excellent job with this product its competitively priced against other similar radios on the market whilst still offering some impressive features such as its IP54 rating, MIL 810 certifications and up to 5 watts of output power. Additionally its battery life is quite impressive too with up to 9 hours of use on a single charge you can rely on this product when youre out in remote locations or just away from home or your car charger for extended periods of time without worrying about running out of juice!

Overall I was really impressed by the Yaesu Original FT 65 FT 65R 144/440 Dual Band Rugged Compact Handheld Transceiver it s well made, feature rich, user friendly and offers great value for money compared to other similar products on the market today. If you re looking for a reliable handheld transceiver then this product should certainly be at the top of your list!