Description
The Yaesu FT-4VE 2 meter handheld amateur transceiver 136-174 MHz HT has three output power levels: 5, 2.5 or 0.5 watts transmitting from 136-174 MHz. Receive coverage is 65-108 (FM broadcast band), 136-174 MHz. The Yaesu FT-4VE is compact and light, yet ruggedly constructed. The speaker provides a full 1 Watt of powerful, clear audio. The supplied 1750mAh Li-ion battery pack is capable of up to 15 hours operation (TX 5 seconds, RX 5 seconds, Standby 90 seconds). The SBH-22 3.5-hour rapid charger is included. VOX operation is available with the optional SSM-512B earpiece microphone. Other features include: PC Programming (optional cable), Transceiver-to-Transceiver Cloning (optional cable), Keypad Entry, FM Broadcast Receiver, Automatic Range Transponder System (ARTS), CTCSS/DCS Operation, Busy Channel Lockout (BLCO), Automatic Power Off feature and Transmitter Time Out Timer (TOT).
Yaesu FT-4VE handheld amateur transceiver functions:
Commercial Grade VHF
The FT-4VE is built to commercial grade standards, including the IP54 Rating for Dust and Water protection, and the MIL-810-C,D and E standards making this radio suitable for operation in the harshest of environments.
Powerful Outputs
With 5 Watts of reliable RF output power this radio is sure to be heard. Never miss a call with One watt of Crisp, Clear Audio output from the oversized front panel speaker.
High Capacity Li-Ion Battery
Packaged with a powerful 1750 mAh Li-Ion battery pack, giving the radio over 9 hours of operating time. To ensure minimal down time the FT-4VE also comes packaged with a 3.5-Hour Rapid charger.
Versatile Scanning Capabilities
Programmable VFO Scan scans all channels in the desired frequency range, Memory scan allows scanning of user selectable frequencies, Priority Channel Scan can be used to scan memory channels while making one channel a priority. Weather Alert scan alerts the user when severe weather is approaching.
PC Programmable
The FT-4VR is capable of being programmed directly from a PC making all of the advanced setup features a breeze using the optional software and SCU-35 programming cable.
More Advanced Features
Tons of advanced features are loaded into this compact radio including: Transceiver to Transceiver cloning with the optional SCU-36 clone cable, FM Band receiver equipped, ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System), DTMF operation, CTCSS/DCS operation, TOT (time out timer) and more.
Yaesu FT-4VE handheld amateur transceiver box contains:
- 1 db. Yaesu FT-4VE transceiver
- 1 db. SBR-28LI rechargable battery 1750 mAh
- 1 db. SAD-20 AV adaptor
- 1 db. SBH-22 grapid charger
- 1 db. SRA-16N antenna
- 1 db. SHB-18 belt clip
- User manual
Radio amateur transceivers can only transmit within amateur bands in factory default settings!
Frequency Range | RX:136 - 174 MHz, TX:144 - 146 MHz (European version) FM Broadcast:65 - 108 MHz |
Channel Steps | 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz |
Mode of Emission | F2D, F3E, F2A |
Frequency Stability | ±2.5 ppm (−20 °C to +60 °C [−4 °F to +140 °F]) |
Antenna Impedance | 50 ohms |
Supply Voltage | Nominal:7.4 V DC, Negative Ground SBR-28LI |
Current Consumption | (Approx.) 190 mA (Receive, 200 mW Audio Output) 95 mA (Standby, Saver Off) 23 mA (Standby, Saver On) 5 mA (Auto Power Off) 1.5 A (5 W TX , 144 MHz) |
Operating Temperature | – 4 °F to +140 °F (– 20 °C to + 60 °C) |
Case Size | 2.0” (W) x 3.5” (H) x 1.2” (D) (52×90×30mm) (W/O knob and antenna) |
Weight (Approx.) | 8.82 oz (250 g) with SBR-28LI and antenna |
Transmitter | |
RF Power Output | 5.0 W (High) / 2.5 W (Middle) / 0.5 W (Low) (@ 7.4 V with SBR-28LI) |
Modulation Type | Variable Reactance |
Maximum Deviation | ±5.0 kHz |
Spurious Emission | USA/Asian version At least 60 dB below (@TX Power High, Middle) At least 50 dB below (@TX Power Low) European version At least 60 dB below (@TX Power High, Middle) At least 55 dB below (@TX Power Low) |
Microphone Impedance | (Approx.) 2 kΩ |
Receiver | |
Circuit Type | Direct-conversion |
Sensitivity | 0.2 μV for 12 dB SINAD (140 - 150 MHz, NFM) |
Selectivity | (-6 dB/-60 dB):FM, NFM ±25 kHz / 12.5 kHz |
AF Output | 800 mW (16 Ω for THD 10 % 7.4 V DC) internal speaker 800 mW (16 Ω for THD 10 % 7.4 V DC) external speaker |
Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within the 144 MHz amateur bands only. |