FT-60R / E

Yaesu
FT-60R / E

Specifications

Prices

144/430 MHz FM dual band handheld transceiver. 5 Watts power output, extensive receive frequency coverage, emergency automatic ID (EAI) feature, over 1000 memory channels with alpha-numeric labels, CTCSS and DCS, WIRES, EPCS, two programmable keys for user convenience. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2004.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-60R / FT-60E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	108.0000 ~ 520.0000 MHz 700.0000 ~ 999.9900 MHz [1]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [2] 146.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3]
Mode
AM [4] / FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity [5]
AM	0.8 uV (108~137 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.8 uV (300~336 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM	0.2 uV (137~140 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.16 uV (140~150 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (150~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.3 uV (174~300 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.25 uV (336~420 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (420~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.25 uV (470~520 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.5 uV (700~800 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.8 uV (800~1000 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
AM	12 kHz (-6dB) 35 kHz (-60dB)
FM	12 kHz (-6dB) 35 kHz (-60dB)
Frequency stability
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	47.25 MHz
2°	450 kHz

Transmitter

Output power
FM	0.5 / 2 / 5 W
Spurious emission
<-60dB (2 and 5 Watts) <-40dB (0.5 Watts)
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 2.5 kHz (narrow) ± 5 kHz (wide)
Microphone
2 kΩ

Features

Memory
1000 regular memories, 10 banks. 31 special smart-search memories. 50 set of band-edge memories for scan. 5 home channels. 10 weather broadcast channels. [2][6]
Display
0.5 kHz frequency resolution 11-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS / DCS DTMF 1750Hz tone
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.2 VDC, nominal (battery) 6~16 VDC, external 11~16 VDC, external (with charging)
Power consumption
125mA RX, typ 45mA RX, standby (144 MHz, power saver Off) 47mA RX, standby (430 MHz, power saver Off) 19mA RX, standby (power saver On) 800uA, auto power Off 1.5A TX, 5W (144 MHz) 1.6A TX, 5W (430 MHz)
Audio power
400 mW on 8Ω
Connections
4-pin jack (headphone / microphone / PTT)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
58 (W) x 109 (H) x 30 (D) mm, without knobs and belt clip
Weight
370g with battery and antenna

Cellular phone blocked on the USA version.
FT-60R, USA version.
FT-60E, european version.
Only receive.
Specifications are guaranteed within the 144 MHz and 430 MHz amateur bands only.
162 MHz U.S. NOAA information stations.

FT-60R and FT-60E for Packet radio :

Interface of Packet TNC with the Yaesu FT-60

FT-60R and FT-60E cloning :

Yaesu FT-60 clone feature with CT-27 cable

FT-60R / FT-60E price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT60 sale price (US Dollar) 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
USD 154.95	2021-aug	Brand-new
USD 135.00 (99GBP)	2021-feb	Second Hand Includes the FNB-83 (1400 mAh) battery pack and AC wall charger
USD 109.95	2019-dec	Second Hand It comes with the original battery pack, belt clip, wall charger, MH34 speaker-microphone, manual
USD 119.95	2016-may	Second Hand It comes with the original box, belt clip, battery pack and charger, hand microphone, manual

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