--- product_id: 40478971 title: "Original FT-65 FT-65R VHF UHF Dual Band Rugged & Compact Handheld Transceiver" brand: "yaesu" price: "Β₯60442" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Yaesu" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/40478971-original-ft-65-ft-65r-vhf-uhf-dual-band-rugged store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Dual Band 2M/440 MHz 1950mAh Li-Ion Battery, 10h Life IP54 Dust/Water & MIL-810 Rugged Original FT-65 FT-65R VHF UHF Dual Band Rugged & Compact Handheld Transceiver **Brand:** yaesu **Price:** Β₯60442 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“» Stay Connected, Stay Ahead β€” The Ultimate Rugged Dual Band Radio for Pros on the Move! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Original FT-65 FT-65R VHF UHF Dual Band Rugged & Compact Handheld Transceiver by yaesu - **How much does it cost?** Β₯60442 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/40478971-original-ft-65-ft-65r-vhf-uhf-dual-band-rugged) ## Best For - yaesu enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yaesu brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Endurance That Keeps Up:** 10-hour battery life with rapid 3.5-hour charging means you’re always ready, no downtime. - β€’ **Powerful Dual Band Reach:** Seamlessly switch between VHF and UHF for unmatched communication clarity across 200 channels. - β€’ **Safety & Alerts Built-In:** Integrated LED flashlight, emergency alarm, and severe weather alerts keep you connected and protected. - β€’ **Customizable Quick Access:** Four programmable keys and quick recall let you tailor your radio for instant operation and efficiency. - β€’ **Rugged & Ready for Action:** IP54-rated dust and water resistance plus MIL-810 military durability for the toughest environments. ## Overview The Yaesu FT-65R is a compact, rugged dual-band handheld transceiver operating on 2M/440 MHz with 5W power output. Featuring a 1950mAh Li-Ion battery offering up to 10 hours of use, rapid charging, and IP54/MIL-810 rated durability, it’s designed for reliable communication in demanding environments. With 200 programmable channels, advanced scanning, emergency features, and crystal-clear audio, it’s the go-to radio for professionals who demand performance and resilience. ## Description Yaesu 5 Watt Dual Band 2 Meter and 70 Cm VHF/UHF 5 Watt Transceiver With USA Yaesu Warranty! Review: Great rugged basic high-quality ham dual-band HT! - In these days of $25 Chinese knock-off ham HTs is there even still a place for a high quality, simple, straight-forward dual-band radio? Yaesu obviously thinks "yes" and the FT-65 is a very strong argument in support. In a small box you get radio, antenna, belt-clip, 1900mah battery, and a quick-charge base with associated wall-wart power supply, slong with a better than expected English manual and a four-page quick-reference card that gets you going without needing to delve into the full manual. There's also an "advanced features" PDF manual available for download from Yaesu's web site. The standard Li -ion batter latches into place securely. The belt clip pushes against it so even if you somehow manage to actuate the TH-28 style latch on the bottom, you're not going to be dropping the battery pack on the floor. The included batter does not protrude from the back beyond the basic "brick" shape of the radio. There are two contacts on the inner face of the battery connecting to the radio, and the usual three +/T/- contacts on the back that connect to the quick charger. The Quick charger and battery have tabs/slots that locate the battery against the charger contacts, so you can charge the batter with or without the radio attached. The quick charger base has enough room to handle the optional larger (2500mah) capacity battery as well. Everything is plastic, but it really feels like quality in your hand. It's heavy, and a nice size between a micro HT like a VX1,2,3-R and a modern full-sized digital radio with a big display. This is a very rugged, basic dual-band radio with excellent performance and all the needed functions without the bells and whistles that would add another $400 to the price. Having started as a Kenwood fan, I have evolved over to believing that Yaesu generally makes the nicest and most rugged ham equipment, and the FT-65 just reinforces that opinion. This is a great every-day radio, one that's very reasonably priced and does everything you need for basic communication. Just a solid unit that feels excellent in your hand. Functionally it's like most other Yaesu models, with an "F-key" based user interface. This radio moves the F key to below the MONItor button on the PTT side of the radio, so it;s convenient to access (if you're right-handed) while using the main keyboard for data entry. There are four reprogrammable P1-P4 keys that you can assign, and dedicated up/down buttons instead of a digital encoder dial (the knob on top is power/volume). It's dense and feels good in the hand. A great grab-and-go radio for every-day use when you don't need a lot of extra fancy stuff, and the price is reasonable. This one easily gets all the stars. G. Review: This should be your first dual-band HT - This radio is fantastic. I picked up a Baofeng (as everyone is opt to do at their entry-level price point) after I obtained my Tech ticket, and was pretty impressed with the quality considering to the price I paid. I never transmitted with the Baofeng, just listened to repeater traffic. This was my ultimate target radio after it was announced last spring, and I am glad I saved my pennies to get it. Amazing quality build, I was able to program it from the front panel without the need for a cable or software. I know a lot of people believe the FT-60 it a better value given all the 3rd party accessories available - but this one has a better battery. Plus, it took that aftermarket whip antenna I bought for my Baofeng. I bought the FT-65 for far less than the FT-60 is going for too, enough so that I could have bought a 2nd battery for the '65 if I wanted to. ## Features - DualBand 2M / 440 Amateur Transceiver Features Three Selectable TX Power settings (5 W (High)/2.5 W (Middle)/0.5 W (Low)) - Supplied with 1,950 mAh Li-Ion Battery pack , 3.5-Hour Rapid Charger Included - Quick Recall Key,Four User Programmable Keys for Quick Access to Favorite Functions! - Compact Design, Measuring W 2.1” x H 4.1” x D 1.2” (52.5 x 104.5 x 31 mm) - Rugged Construction; Meets IP54 Rating For Dust/Water protection! MIL-810-C,D and E - Very Powerful Audio Output and Clear Audio from the Big Front Speaker - 5 Watts Output! - Large Built In White LED Flashlight, Alarm and Quick Home Channel Access for Emergency Signaling - Versatile Scanning Capabilities : Programmed VFO Scan, Memory Scan, Priority Channel Scan, Weather Alert Scan - WX Channels with "Severe Weather" Alert ! - FM Broadcast Receiver Also Built In - ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System) - DTMF Operation - CTCSS/DCS Operation Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) - Battery Saver Function - Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature Too! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B06X92FM2R | | Additional Features | Programmable | | Battery Average Life | 10 hours | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,681 in Portable FRS Two-Way Radios | | Brand | YAESU | | Built-In Media | 1,950 mAh Li-Ion Battery pack, 3.5-Hour Rapid Charger | | Color | Clear,White | | Compatible Devices | Two-way radios operating on 2M (144-148 MHz) and 440 (420-450 MHz) frequency bands and accessories such as the SSM-512B earpiece | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 40 Reviews | | Frequency Range | 144-148 MHz (2M), 420-450 MHz (440) | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.2"D x 2.07"W x 4.1"H | | Item Weight | 1.3 pounds | | Manufacturer | Yaesu | | Mfr Part Number | FT-65R | | Model Number | FT 65 ft-65R | | Number of Channels | 200 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Special Feature | Programmable | | Talking Range Maximum | 5 mile | | Tuner Type | UHF, VHF | | UPC | 702646181883 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | | Waterproof Rating | IP54 and Mil 810 C/D/E | ## Product Details - **Brand:** YAESU - **Color:** Clear,White - **Frequency Range:** 144-148 MHz (2M), 420-450 MHz (440) - **Included Components:** 1,950 mAh Li-Ion Battery pack, 3.5-Hour Rapid Charger - **Item Weight:** 1.3 pounds - **Number of Channels:** 200 - **Product Dimensions:** 1.2"D x 2.07"W x 4.1"H - **Special Feature:** Programmable - **Talking Range Maximum:** 5 mile - **Water Resistance Level:** Water Resistant ## Images ![Original FT-65 FT-65R VHF UHF Dual Band Rugged & Compact Handheld Transceiver - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nSP4MVJEL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can i do vhf+vhf / uhf+uhf watch?. there is no information regarding this capacity** A: No, this item will only be able to do one band at a time. **Q: Is there an Asian version with a wider frequency coverage in addition to the amateur bands?** A: The model i have receives and transmits up to 520.000. Model rt6 **Q: Questions; 1) any idea as to ft65 listing on chirps? 2) aa battery pack? 3) 12 V power? Thx in advance** A: No but I would stay away from this unit. It is okay our of doors but spotty at best in the truck and useless in doors! **Q: what type of remote mic works with this (connector name)?** A: A Yaesu SSM-16B fits. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great rugged basic high-quality ham dual-band HT! *by G***E on March 27, 2017* In these days of $25 Chinese knock-off ham HTs is there even still a place for a high quality, simple, straight-forward dual-band radio? Yaesu obviously thinks "yes" and the FT-65 is a very strong argument in support. In a small box you get radio, antenna, belt-clip, 1900mah battery, and a quick-charge base with associated wall-wart power supply, slong with a better than expected English manual and a four-page quick-reference card that gets you going without needing to delve into the full manual. There's also an "advanced features" PDF manual available for download from Yaesu's web site. The standard Li -ion batter latches into place securely. The belt clip pushes against it so even if you somehow manage to actuate the TH-28 style latch on the bottom, you're not going to be dropping the battery pack on the floor. The included batter does not protrude from the back beyond the basic "brick" shape of the radio. There are two contacts on the inner face of the battery connecting to the radio, and the usual three +/T/- contacts on the back that connect to the quick charger. The Quick charger and battery have tabs/slots that locate the battery against the charger contacts, so you can charge the batter with or without the radio attached. The quick charger base has enough room to handle the optional larger (2500mah) capacity battery as well. Everything is plastic, but it really feels like quality in your hand. It's heavy, and a nice size between a micro HT like a VX1,2,3-R and a modern full-sized digital radio with a big display. This is a very rugged, basic dual-band radio with excellent performance and all the needed functions without the bells and whistles that would add another $400 to the price. Having started as a Kenwood fan, I have evolved over to believing that Yaesu generally makes the nicest and most rugged ham equipment, and the FT-65 just reinforces that opinion. This is a great every-day radio, one that's very reasonably priced and does everything you need for basic communication. Just a solid unit that feels excellent in your hand. Functionally it's like most other Yaesu models, with an "F-key" based user interface. This radio moves the F key to below the MONItor button on the PTT side of the radio, so it;s convenient to access (if you're right-handed) while using the main keyboard for data entry. There are four reprogrammable P1-P4 keys that you can assign, and dedicated up/down buttons instead of a digital encoder dial (the knob on top is power/volume). It's dense and feels good in the hand. A great grab-and-go radio for every-day use when you don't need a lot of extra fancy stuff, and the price is reasonable. This one easily gets all the stars. G. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This should be your first dual-band HT *by P***D on August 30, 2017* This radio is fantastic. I picked up a Baofeng (as everyone is opt to do at their entry-level price point) after I obtained my Tech ticket, and was pretty impressed with the quality considering to the price I paid. I never transmitted with the Baofeng, just listened to repeater traffic. This was my ultimate target radio after it was announced last spring, and I am glad I saved my pennies to get it. Amazing quality build, I was able to program it from the front panel without the need for a cable or software. I know a lot of people believe the FT-60 it a better value given all the 3rd party accessories available - but this one has a better battery. Plus, it took that aftermarket whip antenna I bought for my Baofeng. I bought the FT-65 for far less than the FT-60 is going for too, enough so that I could have bought a 2nd battery for the '65 if I wanted to. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yes it’s a buy *by K***E on August 20, 2025* This radio is the best HT I bought. I have a few of the Chinese HT radios and I have to say the FT65 is awesome. I would suggest it be in a hams arsenal. ## Frequently Bought Together - Yaesu Original FT-65 FT-65R VHF UHF Dual Band Rugged & Compact Handheld Transceiver - Yaesu SSM-17B Compact Speaker Microphone for FT-65, FT-25, and FT-4X/V - Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-771 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/40478971-original-ft-65-ft-65r-vhf-uhf-dual-band-rugged](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/40478971-original-ft-65-ft-65r-vhf-uhf-dual-band-rugged) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*