YAESU FT-60R transceiver modified & programmed for pilot use
Hands down the best made and most durable radio for all ultralight pilots. It more sensitive and has better selectivity (resistance to nearby transmissions by high-powered business band transmitters) than the FT-65R and the other cheaper radios.
Specifications: 144-148 / 430-450 MHz Dual Band Hand Held FM Transceiver - 1,000 Memories - Wideband RX including the AIR-BANDS for general aviation (receive only). Being able to monitor the local AIR-BAND transmissions if you operate near or at an airport is a GOOD idea.
This is the most reliable, easiest to use, and best hand-held 2m transceiver out there. Its most important feature is that it will display the battery voltage when turned on. It is the only radio on the market that has this important and handy feature.
Radios for pilots should have excellent sensitivity and selectivity. Powerful near-band transmissions from commercial operators can blast through the receiver front ends of cheap radios and prevent pilots from communicating. Instead of getting hazard warnings from others, pilots might only hear, for example, instructions to employees at a car dealer. This is why the YAESU, ICOM, and other well designed radios cost 5X of the Baofeng. There are pilots who would be alive today if they had owned a quality radio and knew how to operate it. It is not so simple....
We program into the radio's memory these special USHPA frequemcies: 151.505, 151.625, 151.925, 151.955, and 158.400 MHz.
The radio is also programmed with the correct setup parameters required for SAFE operation as an ultralight pilot.
If needed, the modifications we made that permits operations on the USHPA can be reversed. There is no charge for this except postage both ways. We do not permanently damage the radio in making the modifications as some shops do.
RECOMMENDED: A YAESU handheld speaker-mic model MH-34 makes radio operation handy while flying. This speaker-mic is readily avialable on eBay. To reduce wind noise, purchase a furry windscreen cover for the speaker-mic like this one, also from eBay.
NOTE: In order to purchase this modified 2-way radio we need your USPHA or USPPA membership number.
When you receive your new radio, please go to this page to learn how to use it without having to sort through pages and pages of the manual.
- Price $259 and includes FREE shipping to U.S. addresses only.
Our modified and programmed radio is READY TO GO out of the box.
Shipping time is approximately (14) business days from date of order, depending on how busy we are.
Note: shipping to Oklahoma requires payment of 6.5% sales tax (invoiced separately)
