FT-257 UHF 70 cm 5W FM Single Band Handheld Transceiver

 

 

The FT-257 is a compact, simple to operate handheld radio that provides up to 5 Watts of RF power, along with loud audio output (800 mW) for the 70cm amateur band. The FT-257 ruggedly constructed water resistant body is sealed tight to meet IPX5 protection requirements. It is packed with popular and valuable features demanded by Amateur Radio operators around the world.

 

 

Compact and High Performance - the Perfect Handheld for Regular Reliable Communications

 

FT-257 UHF 70 cm 5W FM Single Band Handheld Transceiver

 

 

The FT-257 is a compact, simple to operate handheld radio that provides up to 5 Watts of RF power, along with loud audio output (800 mW) for the 70cm amateur band. The FT-257 ruggedly constructed water resistant body is sealed tight to meet IPX5 protection requirements. It is packed with popular and valuable features demanded by Amateur Radio operators around the world.

 

 

Compact and High Performance - the Perfect Handheld for Regular Reliable Communications

 

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FT-257 Operating Manual
Compact Size

Case Size 2.45” (W) x 4.74” (H) x 1.52” (D) without knob, antenna, & belt clip

Light Weight

9.9 oz with furnished battery, antenna, and belt clip

Large LCD Diplay

New Ergonomic design and Large Backlit LCD Display for better operation

5 Watts of Reliable RF Power

RF Power Output 5.0 W (High) / 2.0 W (Middle) / 0.5 W (Low) (@7.4 V)

Loud Audio

800 mW of Loud Audio for noisy field operations

Wide Frequency Range

RX 400 - 480 MHz. TX 430 - 450 MHz

Rugged Case and Submersible

Rugged case construction and Submersible (Water Protection IPX5 Rating)

Lockout Capabilites

Password Protection Keypad/Dial/PTT Lockout

Plenty of Memory Channels

200 Memory Channels for Serious users

Smart Search

Smart Search for easily select active channels

CTCSS and DCS Flexibility

CTCSS (50 tones) and DCS (104 codes) Encode/Decode, with split Tone and DCS Encode-only capability

DTMF Auto-Dial

Nine DTMF Auto-dialer memories

Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)

Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)

Scanning

Lots of Scanning Mode Flexibility: VFO / Memory / PMS / Dual Watch

Adjustable TX Deviation

TX Deviation level is adjustable (±5 kHz or ±2.5 kHz)

Emergency Features

Emergency Operation (Alarm, Flash, Morse Code Message)

Automatic Power Off

Transmit Time-Out-Timer (TOT) and Automatic Power-Off (APO) included

Battery Voltage Display

Know in at instant how much batter life is still available

Automatic Transponder System

ATS (Automatic Transponder System) "beeps" when moving out of communication range

Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)