Yaesu FTA-720 Handheld VHF Air Band Transceiver - NEW


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Compact Airband Transceiver with Navigation and Multi-Band receiver

The Yaesu FTA-720 - an update to the popular Vertex Standard VXA-710 Spirit - has it all! A compact case size with a functional layout gives it style, surrounded by a die-cast magnesium chassis with rubberized armour for durability, and a multiband receiver covering the Aviation band, NOAA weather, BRS, and AM/FM bands makes it the smart choice for any aviation enthusiast.

In additional to full voice transmit and receive on the Aviation Band, the FTA-720 provides VOR navigation with course indicator and a course deviation needle giving TO and FROM bearing information.

The multiple capabilities of the FTA-720 Spirit yield unmatched operating and monitoring opportunities for the owner on the go! And you get the additional monitoring excitement afforded by receiver coverage of the Business Radio Service (BRS) band, a Vertex exclusive!

Multi Band / Multi Mode Operation

Air Band (108 MHz - 137 MHz) including NAV (108 MHz - 118 MHz)
AM 5 W P.E.P. (1.5 W Carrier)
Wide-Band FM Broadcast Receive 88 MHz -108 MHz
US BRS Band Reception with CTCSS/DCS Decoder
NOAA Weather Channel Receive with NOAA Severe
Weather Alert (U.S.A. Only)
True Heavy Duty Construction

Light weight die-cast magnesium chassis and rubber armor on the bottom corners
IPX7 Submersible (3 ft. 30 minutes)
Ultimate Air-Band Features

Long-Life Lithium-Ion Battery included
RX Battery Saver Mode
160 Memories with Pre-programmed BOOK Memories
Multi-Color Strobe LED for Status Indication and Emergency Light in Dark
VOR Navigation Display
Back-lit Keypad and Display with Dimmer
One-Touch Emergency Frequency Access (121.5 MHz)
Rugged Magnesium Die-Cast Construction
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery offers twice the battery life of any airband receiver available today
Multi-color Strobe LED
160 Memory Channels (Incl. Pre-programmed "Book" Memories)
70 memory channels can be easily programmed into the FTA-720 allowing quick easy access to frequently used channels on the aviation band. Additionally, 90 "book memory" channels can be programmed into the unit using the optional PC programming software and cable. All memory channels can be labeled with either a channel number assignment, operating frequency display, or an alpha-numeric channel name display.

Submersible (JIS-7)
The FTA-720's case, speaker enclosure, and controls are carefully sealed against water ingress, allowing the transceiver to be specified for protection against water ingress per IPX7 specifications (immersion to 3 feet/1 m for 30 minutes). So you need not fear using your FTA-720 during severe weather.

Rugged Magnesium Die-Cast Construction
The unmatched ruggedness of the FTA-720 takes away the worry of accidentally dropping your radio, thanks to the light weight die-cast magnesium chassis and rubber armor on the bottom corners.

Supplied Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
The FTA-720 is supplied with a super-long-life 7.4 V, 1300 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (FNB-80LI), providing many hours of operation and reliable charging without the "memory" effects that can plague other battery types.

Receive Battery Saver
This feature helps maximize battery life by deenergizing the receiver section during periods of no activity, waking the receiver up at user-selected intervals to sample for channel activity. If no activity is detected, the Spirit goes back into its "sleep" mode. Current consumption is significantly reduced, thereby maximizing battery life. This feature is only found on Vertex Standard Airband Transceivers.

Multi-Color Strobe LED Status Indicator
Among the more innovative features introduced in the FTA-720 is the multi-color Strobe LED, which provides indication of a number of transceiver status items using different colors. Different colors may be selected for each of the above conditions, and a total of 256 color shades are available, for customizing the colors just the way you like them.

Dot Matrix Display
No Airband hand-held transceiver has a display that even compares to the FTA-720's 132 x 64 dot matrix display. Providing clear, easy-to-read indication of frequency and Navigation data alike, the VXA-710's display includes an unparalleled array of graphical and pictorial tools that make operation a breeze.

NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS (U.S.A. Only)
The Spirit can receive all 10 NOAA weather broadcast frequencies. The Automatic Active Weather Channel Locator (a Vertex Standard exclusive) automatically scans for active NOAA weather stations in your area when WX band is selected.

NOAA "Severe Weather" Alert (U.S.A. Only)
The FTA-720 includes a special feature that sounds an alarm when the special "Severe Weather" alert tone is received from a Weather Broadcast station. This warns you of potentially life-threatening flying conditions.

One Touch Emergency Frequency Access
For lightning-fast access to the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency, a dedicated key on the front panel assures you of no delays in summoning help in an emergency.

Backlit Keypad and Display with Dimmer
The front panel's keypad and LCD are illuminated in Yaesu's renowned Omni-Glow amber hue, for excellent visibility and minimal impact on your night vision. The Omni-Glow display/key illumination may be configured in a number of battery-saving ways. Both Brightness and Contrast are adjustable. You can set the illumination to appear continuously, or only for a few seconds after a key is pressed. You can even turn the "Busy" Strobe off, for additional battery conservation.

Comes supplied with:

1300 MAH Li-Ion Battery
Battery Charger
Headset adapter
BNC Antenna
Belt Clip
SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Frequency Range: TX 118.000 - 136.975 MHz (COM Band),
RX 88.000 - 108.000MHz (FM BC Band),
108.000 - 117.975 MHz (NAV Band),
118.000 - 136.975 MHz (COM Band),
151.5125 - 158.400MHz (BRS Channels),
Weather Channel (WX-01 - WX-10)
Channel Spacing: 25 kHz (Air Band) and 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz (FM BC Band)
Emission Type: TX: AM & FM,
RX: AM & FM
Supply Voltage: 4.5 - 15.0 VDC
Current Consumption (approx.): 250 µA (Power off),
35 mA (Battery saver on, save ratio 1:5),
60 mA (Squelch on), 180 mA (Receive).
1.7 A/950 mA/650 mA/400 mA
(Transmit FM: 5W/2.5W/1W/0.3W @ 7.4V)
800 mA (Transmit AM: 1.5W Carrier @ 7.4V)
400 mA (Transmit AM: 0.3W Carrier @ 4.5V)
Temperature Range: -22° F to +140° F (-30° C to +60° C)
Case Size (W x H x D): 2.36' x 3.78' x 1.12' (60 x 96 x 28.5 mm) w/FNB-80LI
Weight (approx.): 9.9 oz. (280 grams) with FNB-80LI, antenna
RECEIVER
Circuit Type: Double-conversion Superheterodyne
IFs: 35.4 MHz & 450 kHz ( AM / NFM ),
45.65 MHz & 10.7MHz ( WFM )
Sensitivity: 88-108 MHz: < 2 µV
(for 12 dB SINAD with 1 kHz tone @ 22.5 kHz deviation)
108 MHz-136.975 MHz: < 1 µV
(for 6 dB S/N with 1 kHz tone @ 30 % modulation)
144-148 MHz: < 0.32 µV
(for 12 dB S/N with 1 kHz tone @ 3.5 kHz deviation)
WX-01 - WX-10: < 0.4 µV
(for 12 dB S/N with 1 kHz tone @ 3.5 kHz deviation)
Selectivity: AM/NFM: < 8 kHz/—6 dB,
WFM: < 200 kHz/—6 dB
Adjacent Ch. Selectivity: AM/NFM: > 25 kHz/—60 dB,
WFM: > 300 kHz/—60 dB
AF Output: 0.4W @ 8 Ohms, 10 % THD
TRANSMITTER
Power Output: 118 MHz-136.975 MHz:
AM: 5.0 W (PEP),
1.5 W (Carrier Power) @ 7.4 V
FM: 5.0 W @ 7.4 V, AM: 4.0 W (PEP),
1.3 W (Carrier Power) @ 7.4 V
Frequency Stability: Better than -10 ppm
[+14° F to +140° F (—10° C to +60° C)]
Modulation System: AM: Low Level Modulation,
FM: variable reactance

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