Yaesu FTA-850L NAV-COM Aviation Transceiver Overview:

The Yaesu FTA-850L portable airband transceiver is precisely engineered to meet the requirements of top aviators. Built around an ultra-durable polycarbonate housing, the FTA-850L meets the IPX-5 water proof rating, and the stringent MIL-STD-810H standards.

Boasting top tier features like a 2.4" full-color TFT display, enhanced navigtion features using ILS, VOR, or GPS, and a 400 channel memory bank.

And, forget the wires!  The Yaesu FTA-850L features a built-in bluetooth module that allows operation with a commercially available bluetooth headset, or use with Yaesu's optional SSM-BT10 headset.

All backed by an industry leading 3 year warranty.

The Yeasu FTA-850L features:

• Oversized 2.4" TFT Color Display (240 x 320 pixel)
• Dual Frequency Display
• Wireless Bluetooth operation
• ILS Navigation Display (localizer and Glide Slope)
• VOR Navigation Display
• Integrated 66 Channel WAAS GPS Receiver
• Waypoint Navigation
• 8.33 kHz Narrow Band Compatible
• NOAA Weather Channel Receive
• NOAA Weather Alert
• 400 Memory Channels with 14 Character Alphanumeric Tags
• Water Protection - IPX5 Rating
• Rugged Construction: Certified to MIL-STD-810H
• Loud Audio Output
• PC Programmable (USB Cable Included)

Bluetooth
It has a built-in Bluetooth module that provides wireless connectivity to your aviation headset, and a GPS allows navigational capabilities outside the limitations of VORs. You can also connect multiple headsets via Bluetooth to this radio. Additionally, when connected using Bluetooth, you can use the VOX function to automatically transmit when a voice is heard.

ILS Navigation (Localizer and Glide Slope)
When the FTA-850L receives an ILS signal, the display will automatically switch to the NAV band screen which shows a CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) based on the received localizer signal or the glide slope signal. Course and height deviation are clearly presented on the color CDI display, and aid with the landing approach under bad weather conditions.

VOR Navigation
When the FTA-850L receives a VOR signal, the display automatically switches to the NAV band screen and shows the CDI. The top of the compass rose always indicates the direction set as the OBS. The SOG (Speed Over Ground) is displayed only when the FTA-850L internal GPS unit is activated and a fix is acquired.

Flight-Route Display and Navigation
The Flight Route Navigation feature clearly presents the traveling route, listing the waypoints from the departure point to the final destination, including the current position where Navigation is being performed. Route, Location and travel status can be assessed at a glance. Navigation is also displayed on an easy-to-read color compass screen.

Dual Frequency Display
DD (Dual Frequency Display) screen presents two frequencies separately on the top and bottom of the screen. The most recently tuned information (Comm Frequency, Memory group and Weather channel) are always set into the active channel automatically. the target mode and channel can easily be switched between different modes using the DD screen, without going through the MENU.

What's included with your Yaesu FTA-850L:

• High capacity 2200mAh Lithium-Ion battery
• Headset adapter
• 100-240VAC charger
• 12VDC charger/Power cable
• Drop in charging cradle
• Backup Alkaline battery tray
• Heavy duty belt clip
• 3 Year Warranty