6/10/12-meter all mode amateur-radio transceiver. Power output is adjustable from 10 to 100 Watts in CW / SSB / FM modes, and up to 25 Watts in AM mode. Two-stage low noise (1.2dB NF) front-end RF amplifier, TXCO master oscillator, wide/narrow IF bandwidths for each mode, IF passband shift, manual and automatic notch filter, 105 memories. Simple user interface with a minimum of knobs and buttons. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1991.
Reference market : amateur-radio
FT-650 specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 24.5000 ~ 56.0000 MHz |
Transmit | 24.5000 ~ 25.0000 MHz
28.0000 ~ 29.7000 MHz 50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz |
Mode | |
CW / LSB / USB / AM / FM | |
Tuning step | |
10 / 100 Hz / 2.5 / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 500 kHz |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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CW / SSB | 0.125 uV (10dB S/N, preamp ON) |
AM | 0.5 uV (10dB S/N, preamp ON) |
FM | 0.16 uV (12dB SINAD, preamp ON) |
Selectivity | |
CW-N [1][2] | 300 / 600 Hz (-6dB) |
CW-N | 1200 Hz (-6dB) |
CW / SSB | 2.4 kHz (-6dB)
4.5 kHz (-60dB) |
SSB [2] | 1.8 / 2 / 2.2 kHz (-6dB) |
AM-N | 2.4 kHz (-6dB)
4.5 kHz (-60dB) |
AM | 6 kHz (-6dB)
18 kHz (-50dB) |
FM-N | 8 kHz (-6dB)
30 kHz (-40dB) |
FM | 15 kHz (-6dB)
30 kHz (-40dB) |
RF preamplifier | |
10 dB | |
RF attenuator | |
10 dB | |
DR (Dynamic Range) [3] | |
84 dB (20 KHz spaced signals, 28 MHz)
86 dB (20 KHz spaced signals, 50 MHz) |
|
Image rejection | |
>60 dB (within amateur bands) | |
IF rejection | |
>70 dB (within amateur bands) | |
IF-shift range | |
±1.12 kHz | |
Notch filter | |
Manual | >40 dB |
Automatic | Yes |
NB (Noise Blanker) | |
Yes | |
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) | |
±9.99 kHz | |
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) | |
Fast / slow | |
Frequency stability | |
± 2ppm with temperature from 0°C to +50°C (CW/SSB).
± 10ppm with temperature from 0°C to +50°C (AF/FM). |
|
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 13.69 MHz |
2° | 455 KHz |
3° | 8.215 MHz (exc. FM) |
Squelch sensitivity | |
CW / SSB / AM | 0.2 uV (preamp ON) |
FM | 0.125 uV (preamp ON) |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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CW / SSB / FM | 10 - 100 W |
AM | 25 W max |
Spurious emission | |
Non harmonics | <-40 dBc (under 30 MHz)
<-60 dBc (above 50 MHz) |
Harmonics | <-50 dBc (under 30 MHz)
<-70 dBc (above 50 MHz) |
Carrier suppression (SSB) | |
>40 dB | |
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB) | |
>40 dB | |
Intermodulation products (SSB) | |
-31 dBc (80W PEP, 50.1 MHz) | |
Maximum deviation (FM) | |
± 5.0 kHz (normal)
± 2.5 kHz (narrow) |
|
Audio response | |
400~2600 Hz (-6 dB, SSB) | |
Microphone | |
200~10kΩ |
Features |
Memory | |
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99 regular memories
2 pairs of band-edge memories 2 priority memories |
|
Display | |
100 Hz frequency resolution | |
Selective calling [4] | |
CTCSS | |
Antenna | |
SO239 50Ω | |
Power supply | |
13.8 VDC | |
Power consumption | |
2A RX
18A TX (at 100W) |
|
Audio power | |
1.5 W on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 6.35 mm headphone | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm (CAT)
Jack 3.5 mm (AFSK in/out) Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker) Jack 6.35 mm (CW key) RCA (STBY) RCA (ALC) RCA (PTT) 7-pin DIN (DVS-2 recorder) 8-pin jack (microphone) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Dimensions | |
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285 (W) x 110 (H) x 262 (D) mm, without knobs | |
Weight | |
7 kg |
- With the XF-455M-601 filter installed.
- The FT-650 uses two filter to implement the 0.3/1.8/2/2.2 kHz selectivities with a form of variable bandwidth tuning.
- This parameter, not in official data, was obtained from ARRL Lab with direct tests. Preamp OFF.
- With the optional FTS-8 unit installed.
Updated | Complete | UK - NORTHERN IRELAND
378 pages | 300+ Airports and Airfields
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FT-650 and options :
Yaesu FT-650 with the MD-1 desk-top microphone and the DVS-2 voice recorder
FT-650 price
We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT650 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 500.00 | 2020-jun |
Second Hand Comes with microphone, manual, box |
EUR 367.50 (419USD) |
2017-oct |
Second Hand Absolutely beautiful condition. Comes with the optional 110VAC power supply and MH-1B8 hand microphone |
EUR 482.00 (539USD) |
2015-dec |
Second Hand With the optional FP-22 slide-in AC power supply installed. Includes original owner's manual and MH-1B8 hand microphone |
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