The FTA-550L is an advanced VHF airband navigation and communication transceiver. It features an advanced user interface made up of an over-sized 1.7 x 1.7 inch full dot-matrix display for providing communication functions as well as VOR and ILS navigation features. This NAV/COMM aviation radio provides NOAA weather band monitoring and able to store 200 memory channels with a quick and easy channel recall feature. An icon driven menu system makes this radio easier to operate and navigate through its power features. Additionally, the FTA-550L is programmable via PC software using the supplied USB programming cable.
This FTA-550L aviation radio (EDMO# FTA-550L) includes a li-Ion battery, 110V and 12VDC charger with cradle, alkaline battery tray, antenna, belt clip, headset adapter, and USB programming cable.
Features
- 5 Watts transmit power
- Large 1.7 x 1.7 inch backlit, full dot-matrix display and keypad
- ILS navigation display (localizer)
- VOR navigation display
- 8.33 KHz narrow band capable
- Loud 0.8 watt speaker
- 8.33kHz narrow band compatible
- 200 memory channels with 15 character alphanumeric tags
- IPX5 water protection rating
- MIL-STD-810F rugged construction
- NOAA Weather channel receive & weather alert
- Complies with MIL-STD-810F military standards
- High capacity Li-ion battery
- External DC input for operation and charging
- PC Programmable (Requires optional USB cable)
Specifications
Weight:
14.5 oz (410 g) with SBR-25LI (antenna and belt clip)
Dimensions:
2.4 x 5.2 x 1.3 in (62 x 133 x 34 mm)
Frequency Range:
TX: 118.000 MHz — 136.9916 MHz
RX: 118.000 MHz — 136.9916 MHz
(NAV and COM)
Weather: 161.650 MHz — 163.275 MHz
Channel Spacing:
25 kHz / 8.33 kHz
Emission Type:
TX: AM
RX: AM & FM (for receive & weather)
Supply Voltage:
6.0 VDC — 9.5 VDC
Current Power Consumption:
300 µA (power off)
60 µA (battery saver on, saver ratio 50%)
80 mA (squelch on)
300 mA (receiver)
0.9 A (transmit 1.5W carrier)
Temperature Range:
14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Antenna Connector:
BNC type
RECEIVER:
Circuit Type:
double-conversion superheterodyne
IFs:
47.25 MHz & 450 kHz
Sensitivity:
> 0.8 µV (for6 dB S/N with 1 kHz, 30% modulation)
Adjacent CH. selectivity:
> 25 kHz/-60dB
AF Output (internal speaker):
0.8W @ 16Ω, 10% THD
TRANSMITTER:
Power Output:
5.0W (PEP), 1.5W (carrier power)
Frequency Stability:
> ±1 ppm
Modulation System:
low level amplitude modulation
Int. Microphone Type:
condenser
Ext. Microphone Impedance:
150Ω