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Yaesu FTA550L Handheld VHF Transceiver w/Li-Ion Battery

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Features

  • Aviation Airband Transceiver NAV/COM with ILS and VOR Navigation
  • Li-Ion Battery
  • AA Battery Tray
  • Comes with Antenna
  • Comes with Headset Adapter

Description

The YAESU FTA-550 is packed with features, yet very affordable. Boasting an oversize full dot matrix LCD display, the FTA-550 Airband Transceiver provides full communication on the Aircraft communications Band and additionally provides VOR and ILS navigation features on the "NAV" band. The FTA-550 includes NOAA weather band monitoring and the capability of programming up to 200 memory channels with a quick and easy channel recall feature. The brand new easy to operate menu system is icon driven making it simple to navigate through all of the powerful features this transceiver has to offer. Additionally the FTA-550 can easily be reprogrammed in minutes using the optional PC Programming software and the supplied USB programming cable.

Brand: YAESU


Color: Black


Number of Channels: 200


Special Feature: Rechargable


Frequency Range: 118 MHz - 136.975 MHz


Talking Range Maximum: 20 Mile


Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant


Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)


Item Weight: 2.2 Pounds


Compatible Devices: Headsets, External Antennas, Yaesu Devices (118 MHz - 136.975 MHz)


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 7.3 x 4 inches; 2.2 Pounds


Item model number ‏ : ‎ FTA-550L


Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 3, 2014


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yaesu


Customer Reviews: 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (258)


Item Weight: ‎2.2 pounds


Package Dimensions: ‎10 x 7.3 x 4 inches


Item model number: ‎FTA-550L


Batteries: ‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Waterproof: ‎IPX5


Date First Available: April 3, 2014


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great radio and features at a great price
Pros: Ease of use, large display, sound clarity, come complete, detailed manual Cons: Optional free software is for Windows only I debated between the Yaesu FTA-550L and the ICOM IC-A24. Several pilots I know, own the ICOM as a backup handheld, so had a chance to check those out first hand. For the Yaesu 550 was not aware of anyone that owned one, so I had to rely on online research before deciding. Overall size between the 550L and IC-A24 average about the same. The 550L is however slightly lighter. The screen size on the 550L is much larger than the IC-A24. It is easy to read, and because of the larger size, displays more information. Keep in mind that the range for any handheld unit will be limited. Comparing the ground range, I found 550L and the IC-A24 to have about the same range. However, the clarity of the 550L appeared to be better. Several pilots I have since shown my Yaesu 550, really liked its features and its clarity. A couple even commented that they like it more than their IC-A24. I elected to purchase the 550L, which also includes a Lithium-ion battery pack and charger vs. just the basic 550 model which only comes with AA battery tray. Street price was only about $80 more for the 550L with the Lithium-ion battery, and it still came with the AA battery tray. The street price for the Yaesu 550L was also cheaper than the ICOM IC-A24 with just AA batteries. I purchased mine from a seller on Amazon, with the order filled by Amazon Prime. In addition, at the time I purchased this, Yaesu had a promotion for an additional $25 off. So check the Yaesu website for possible rebates. I only sent in for my rebate a couple days ago, so I can’t say yet on how fast they will process it and I get my rebate check. The optional software that you can download from Yaesu’s website is a handy tool. Note that it is only available for Windows, not Mac. Programing the 550 is easy by itself, but if you have a lot you want to program in, the software makes it really easy to do. Plus the software easily allows you to adjust about any other feature of the radio too. In addition to the software, you will need to download the manual for it. Make sure you fully read through the section on how to connect the radio to your computer before you attempt too. There are a couple steps out of sequence, and if you don’t catch the comment “see next page” in time, you may need to start over. One negative item; per the manual, the charger for the Lithium-ion battery is not designed to simultaneously power the transceiver and charge the battery. Overall I am very happy with this purchases. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2014 by R. King
    • Perfomrs exactly as advertised.
Like the set with the accessories. Everything functional and useful. Bought it as an emergency standalone backup in case I lost power during a flight. When appropriately programmed before takeoff, radio is very easy to use singlehanded while flying, has good enough range for a safe approach to any controlled airport or close by traffic and sufficient battery life to reliable communicate until landed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024 by Pedro Miguel Dolanyi
    • Solid
This is a solid, sturdy radio. It works well at all the basic radio functions. The battery (lithium) lasts a whole day at the field. It's been dropped many times and has only some scuffs and scratches to show for it, no cracks. The sound is loud and clear. Now that I have a little more flying experience: doing this over, I probably would have purchased the FTA-450L or FTA-250L instead, and saved a little money. The main difference is that this radio has a VOR function, which isn't relevant to the kind of flying I do, and is kind of fiddly to actually use. If I ever want to navigate with VOR, I'll use a plane with a panel nav radio installed. It would also be nice if the knob ring could be assigned exclusively to squelch, and not use turn-to-tune at all. A minor quibble. The software for programming the frequency presets is not exactly stellar. Collect all the fields and frequencies you'll ever want to use first, because you'll want to set it up once and be done. If you need to run it on a Mac, it does work under VirtualBox. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2018 by L. More
    • Solid value and features; wish reception were better
Overall pleased with the FTA550L which was purchased to replace an old and ailing ICOM radio. PROS + Solid build quality + Excellent battery life + Reasonably fast charging + Bright, clear, easy-to-read display + Feels and operates like a "modern" radio with advanced features + Easy to program using the PC software, once you figure out the quirks CONS - Reception at distance. With the ICOM I can pick up ATIS clean and clear at my house, but with the Yaesu the signal comes in scratchy and broken. Have noticed to the be the case with other distant stations as well. Solid performance on the field or in the air with short- to medium-range stations but anything beyond medium range (for me) is iffy at best. Overall pleased and the reception distance isn't a major concern for me and my usage but worth noting for other users. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019 by Av8r
    • Great value per dollar - Reasonably Rugged Engineering - Lots of Gadgets and Features
As a pilot you know that this type of backup radio is never going to reach anyone 25 or 30 miles downrange, but for pattern work or to reach a nearby tower, it does the trick! This model is made in Japan and includes NAV/VOR/ILS features, but it's hard to envision fiddling with it as backup for an IFR approach - unless you were in a real lights out emergency. In any case, this baby has some cool attachments such as 1) the included aviation headset/mic adapter, 2) both UK and EU AC power plug adapters, 3) a 12V cigarette lighter power cord (with ferrous magnet thingy to stop engine interference), 4) a 6xAA power pack as backup in case your Lithium-Ion battery poops out, 5) a charging base, 6) an AC adapter (obviously), 7) a USB cable, and 8) a belt clip attachment (for serious geeks only). Some key user notes: 1) You cannot not use the AC or 12V adapters to run the radio - they are for charging only. 2) The USB attachment is used for programming the radio using software that you must download from Yaesu.com. In order to do that, you MUST go to the website, Register, and then SELECT the "OWNERS CORNER" page, and THEN add your product type to your product list. Then and only then will you see the downloads and manuals and materials for your particular model, including FIRMWARE updates. All of this is perhaps unnecessarily cumbersome, but it does work. You must also install the software and drivers to your WINDOWS PC in order to interact with the radio. Anyway, if you are going to be geeky enough to wear the 550L on your belt, you should be able to figure out the software! Have fun and safe flying - hopefully you'll never have to use it in the air! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020 by John L.

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