FT-250R / E

Yaesu
FT-250R / E

Specifications

Prices

Rugged VHF-FM handheld transceiver. 5 Watts power output, dual watch, 700mW of loud audio, simple access to Internet linking nodes, CTCSS, DCS, DTMF, two programmable keys, battery voltage display. Built to withstand the rigors of outdoor use, meet the MIL-STD-810C/D for shock and vibration. The radio has rubber gasket seals around all external controls and connectors to help keep out dust and rain. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2010.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-250R / FT-250E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	140.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 kHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	0.16 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	65dB (on adjacent channels)
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	21.7 MHz
2°	450 kHz

Transmitter

Output power
FM	5 / 2 / 0.5 W
Spurious emission
<-60dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 2.5 kHz (narrow mode) ± 5 kHz (wide mode)
Microphone
2kΩ

Features

Memory
199 regular memories. 5 set of band-edge memories for scan. 1 home channel.
Display
100 Hz frequency resolution 7-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS (39-tones) DCS (104-codes) DTMF (16-digits memory) 1750Hz (tone burst)
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.2 VDC (nominal, battery) 6~16 VDC (external)
Power consumption
130mA RX 37mA RX (standby, power saver Off) 23mA RX (standby, power saver On) 8mA (auto power Off) 0.5A TX (0.5W) 0.8A TX (2W) 1.3A TX (5W)
Audio power
700 mW on 16Ω (internal speaker) 400 mW on 8Ω (external speaker)
Connections
Jack 3.5mm (headphone / microphone / TNC / clone)

Mechanical and environmental data

Dimensions
58 (W) x 108.5 (H) x 26.5 (D) mm, without knob
Weight
352g with FNB-83 battery pack, antenna and beltclip

FT-250R, USA version.
FT-250E, European version.

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FT-250R / FT-250E price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT250 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
EUR 68.00 (79USD)	2018-nov	Second Hand 100% as close to new out of box as you can get
EUR 60.50 (79USD)	2013-sep	Second Hand Comes with the desk charger, AC adapter, original Yaesu HT antenna and an added Comet SMA-501 HT antenna

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