The YAESU FTA-550 is packed with features, yet very affordable. Boasting an oversize full dot matrix LCD display, the FTA-550 Airband Transceiver provides full communication on the Aircraft communications Band and additionally provides VOR and LOC navigation features on the "NAV" band. The FTA-550 includes NOAA weather band monitoring and the capability of programming up to 200 memory channels with a quick and easy channel recall feature. The brand new easy to operate menu system is icon driven making it simple to navigate through all of the powerful features this transceiver has to offer. Additionally the FTA-550 can easily be reprogrammed in minutes using the optional PC Programming software and the supplied USB programming cable. |
Yaesu Vertex FTA 550L VHF Handheld Li Ion Battery
To early to tell much but appears to work well
Yaesu Vertex FTA 550L VHF Handheld Li Ion Battery
Amazing feature value for money!
Yaesu Vertex FTA 550L VHF Handheld Li Ion Battery
Great Radio! Haven’t been able to test out battery life yet, but from my little use, it seems like it’ll last quite awhile. Very happy with my purchase!
Yaesu Vertex FTA 550L VHF Handheld Li Ion Battery
Great product, works great iqn my j3 cub. The AC adapter for the charging cradle has stopped working so Im going to have to replace it. Besides that, its a well built radio with great capabilities.
Yaesu Vertex FTA 550L VHF Handheld Li Ion Battery
Yaesu Vertex FTA 550L VHF Handheld Li Ion Battery
So far, so good. Its big and bulky compared to more-modern electronics, but also seems sturdy and reliable. Comes with all the accessories most people will want (unlike iCom, which sells the headphone adapter separately).
Got the chance to use this radio from a pilot friend. He used it like it was part of his hand. So it got used by the numbers, and never failed. I’m getting one for myself.
Great product and fast shipping from A/C Spruce. Spruce was very helpful in determining which portable COM I should consider. Highly recommended.
Overall good radio but menus are not very intuitive and instructions are vague. Once you figure it out it works well.
Yaesu Vertex FTA 550L VHF Handheld Li Ion Battery
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Width 2.4" / Height 5.2" / Depth 1.3". The antenna is approximately 6" long for a total length of 11.2".
You would need the radio which includes the headset adapter, two dual GA PTT Switches (for example part # 11-07712) and a dual GA headset splitter, our Part # 11-06518.
The only difference between the 110v and 220v models is the wall charger that the units come with. The 110v unit comes with a 110v charger which is standard in North America. The 220v version comes with the 220v charger which is standard in Europe. We recommend verifying your countries voltage standard before ordering.
You will need to order part # 11-12836 separately as it is not included.
No unfortunately the knobs are not sold separately.
Six AA batteries using the battery case.
Yes, you can set up the dual watch operation in the comm setup, please see page 37 of the owners manual.