Yaesu FTA Airband Radios: Are They Worth It?

Join Mark as he takes you through the impressive lineup of Yaesu FTA airband radios! In this video, we cover the FTA-250, FTA-550, FTA-750, and the latest FTA-850. Whether you're a pilot, air traffic controller, or aviation enthusiast, these radios offer top-notch performance and reliability for all your airband communication needs.
Running Order:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Who are they for?
05:10 - FTA-250L (£169.95)
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08:15 - FTA-550 (£224.95)
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10:50 - FTA-750 (£274.95)
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12:50 - FTA-850 (£359.95)
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14:30 - Unboxing
20:50 - Conclusion
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[@g4lmn-ron401]

I would be interested in a similar video about Marine Band radios.

[@Martin_Lynch]

Hi, thank you for your suggestion, however we do not have Marine Radios in our portfolio

[@yonipre]

Great video, covers everything, thanks for doing it

[@Martin_Lynch]

thank you

[@PebbleWeb]

Great video mark very informative

[@Martin_Lynch]

Thank you, very kind.

[@Martin_Lynch]

thank you

[@Ploggy.]

Thank you Mark 🙂👍

[@Martin_Lynch]

thank you for watching

[@davidrennolds969]

Hi Mark, Informative video. You mention they can be used by 'Aviation Enthusiast', but no mention that users must be licensed to use them. Obvious to most, but not everybody.

[@Martin_Lynch]

Hi David, license not necessary for RX, but yes, one needs to be either a licensed pilot or authorised controller to TX. I did my PPL so long ago now, that I also took a separate Aviation Radio License!

[@TheBob78249]

@@Martin_Lynch He is correct you can't legally listen to the aircraft band unless you are licensed to do so in the UK although plenty probably do.

[@Martin_Lynch]

For RX, no license is required, for TX, please see www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/airspace/communication-navigation-and-surveillance/aeronautical-radio-stations/

[@Martin_Lynch]

All:- I did state a gaff, channel spacing is of course 8.33Khz not Mhz :-/ I was tired!

[@albinchilinski]

Hi Mark

[@Martin_Lynch]

Hi back :-)

[@Martin_Lynch]

thanks

[@2e0sjaandy62]

Can we as ham licensed buy to use for receive only being they are superhet?

[@Martin_Lynch]

license not required for RX, so sure, no problem, just don't TX

[@Subgunman]

Priced the ICOM Airband transceiver base station, way too over priced. Found an older Comms only radio for $400, need a 12 to 24 converter for it. This rounds out my Go Box for my SAR work.

[@KevinBasilMagnus-sy7rm]

Mark, greetings from Singapore, Gr8 Aviation knowledge, looking forward to using these in the future after ground school, CHEERS🎉
73s
9V1KM KK7QGL

[@Martin_Lynch]

No been there for years :-) - Fab to hear and hope the FTA serves you well

[@cmritchie04]

In the United States IMO: there should be a test in order to use the air band frequencies on an individual license basis at a PSA testing facility...these airlines personnel are a joke when it comes to using the radio! i.e copy this and copy that does not work

[@Martin_Lynch]

I'm sure no license needed for RX, but Yes, I'm pre-historic enough to have taken a separate Radio test and license when I did my original PPL :-)