FTA-250L Compact Communication Airband Transceiver | Comm Only, 5W Transmitter

Product Description

The FTA-250L is an affordable, compact communication airband transceiver. It features a rugged polycarbonate housing with an IPX5 waterproof rating suitable for use in harsh environments. The loud 700 mW speaker output provides ample volume so that the radio is heard — even in noisy environments. This easy-to-use radio combines a high resolution dot matrix display and a bright backlight that is extremely readable, even in bright sunlight. The FTA-250L is comes with a high capacity Li-ion battery pack, headset adapter, belt clip, 100 — 240 VAC/12 VDC charger with power cable and a drop-in charging cradle.

Features

5 Watts transmit power
Loud 0.7 watt speaker
Noise cancelling function for transmit and receive
8.33kHz narrow band compatible
AF pitch control
Flip Flop last channel recall
Dual watch function
NOAA Weather channel receive & weather alert
Back-lit keypad and display with dimmer
Complies with MIL-STD-810F military standards
Compact airband transceiver — designed to fit in small places
Store up to 250 memory channels with quick and easy recall
High capacity 1,950 Li-ion battery keeps this radio going strong all day long
External DC input for operation and charging
PC Programmable (Requires optional USB cable: SCU-37)

Specifications

Weight:
10.6 oz (300 g) with SBR-25LI (antenna and belt clip)

Dimensions:
2.1 x 4.1 x 1.2 in (52 x 105 x 30 mm)

Frequency Range:
TX: 118.000 MHz — 136.9916 MHz
RX: 118.000 MHz — 136.9916 MHz
Weather: 161.650 MHz — 163.275 MHz

Channel Spacing:
25 kHz / 8.33 kHz

Emission Type:
TX: AM
RX: AM & FM (for receive & weather)

Supply Voltage:
6.0 VDC — 9.5 VDC

Current Power Consumption:
300 µA (power off)
70 µA (battery saver on, saver ratio 50%)
90 mA (squelch on)
300 mA (receiver)
0.9 A (transmit 1.5W carrier)

Temperature Range:
14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)

Antenna Connector:
BNC type

RECEIVER:

Circuit Type:
double-conversion superheterodyne

IFs:
47.25 MHz & 450 kHz

Sensitivity:
> 0.8 µV (for6 dB S/N with 1 kHz, 30% modulation)

Adjacent CH. selectivity:
> 25 kHz/-60dB

AF Output (internal speaker):
0.7W @ 16Ω, 10% THD

TRANSMITTER:

Power Output:
5.0W (PEP), 1.5W (carrier power)

Frequency Stability:
> ±1 ppm

Modulation System:
low level amplitude modulation

Int. Microphone Type:
condenser

Ext. Microphone Impedance:
150Ω