FT-650

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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
Receive24.5000 ~ 56.0000 MHz
Transmit24.5000 ~ 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
CW / SSB0.125 uV (10dB S/N, preamp ON)
AM0.5 uV (10dB S/N, preamp ON)
FM0.16 uV (12dB SINAD, preamp ON)
Selectivity
CW-N [1][2]300 / 600 Hz (-6dB)
CW-N1200 Hz (-6dB)
CW / SSB2.4 kHz (-6dB)
4.5 kHz (-60dB)
SSB [2]1.8 / 2 / 2.2 kHz (-6dB)
AM-N2.4 kHz (-6dB)
4.5 kHz (-60dB)
AM6 kHz (-6dB)
18 kHz (-50dB)
FM-N8 kHz (-6dB)
30 kHz (-40dB)
FM15 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
AutomaticYes
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)
13.69 MHz
455 KHz
8.215 MHz (exc. FM)
Squelch sensitivity
CW / SSB / AM0.2 uV (preamp ON)
FM0.125 uV (preamp ON)
Transmitter
Output power
CW / SSB / FM10 - 100 W
AM25 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
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
285 (W) x 110 (H) x 262 (D) mm, without knobs
Weight
7 kg

  1. With the XF-455M-601 filter installed.
  2. 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.
  3. This parameter, not in official data, was obtained from ARRL Lab with direct tests. Preamp OFF.
  4. With the optional FTS-8 unit installed.
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 (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 582.00
(500EUR)
2020-jun Second Hand

Comes with microphone, manual, box

USD 419.00 2017-oct Second Hand

Absolutely beautiful condition. Comes with the optional 110VAC power supply and MH-1B8 hand microphone

USD 539.95 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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