---
product_id: 40190274
title: "Original FT-65 FT-65R 144/440 Dual-Band Rugged & Compact Handheld Transceiver, 5W - 3 Year Warranty"
brand: "yaesu"
price: "56549 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Yaesu"
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/40190274-original-ft-65-ft-65r-144-440-dual-band-rugged
store_origin: KG
region: Kyrgyzstan
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# Dual-band VHF/UHF 144/440 MHz 9+ hrs battery life (1950mAh), optional 11.5+ hrs (2500mAh) Rugged IP54 & MIL-810 rated durability Original FT-65 FT-65R 144/440 Dual-Band Rugged & Compact Handheld Transceiver, 5W - 3 Year Warranty

**Brand:** yaesu
**Price:** 56549 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Stay connected, rugged, and ready — never miss a beat with FT-65R!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Original FT-65 FT-65R 144/440 Dual-Band Rugged & Compact Handheld Transceiver, 5W - 3 Year Warranty by yaesu
- **How much does it cost?** 56549 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/40190274-original-ft-65-ft-65r-144-440-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

- • **Extended Battery Life:** Stay connected over 9 hours on standard battery, 11.5+ hours with optional pack.
- • **Powerful 5W RF Output:** Choose from 3 TX power levels for tailored range and battery efficiency.
- • **Smart Quick Recall Keys:** Four programmable keys for instant access to your favorite channels and functions.
- • **Ultra-Compact Rugged Design:** Fits in your hand, built tough to IP54 & MIL-810 standards for any adventure.
- • **Versatile Scanning & Alerts:** Weather alerts, priority channel scan, and ARTS range detection keep you ahead.

## Overview

The Yaesu FT-65R is a commercial-grade, dual-band handheld transceiver offering 5 watts of reliable RF power in a compact, rugged IP54 and MIL-810 certified body. Featuring a powerful 1W front speaker, selectable TX power settings, and over 9 hours of battery life (extendable to 11.5+ hours), it’s designed for professionals and enthusiasts who demand clear communication and durability. With programmable quick recall keys, versatile scanning including weather alerts, and rapid charging, the FT-65R ensures you stay connected in any environment.

## Description

The FT-65R transceivers are very compact and light, yet ruggedly constructed. Three selectable output power settings - 5W/ 2.5W and 0.5W – allowing each user to choose the power they want for their operating needs. The Big Front Speaker provides a full 1 Watt of powerful very crisp and clear audio output in keeping with YAESU uncompromising pursuit of audio quality. The supplied 1950mAh Li-ion battery pack is capable of over nine (9) hours operation while an optional higher capacity 2500mAh Li-ion battery pack provides over 11.5 hours of expanded operating time for those needing even more operating time between recharges. A 2.5-hour Rapid Charger is included as a supplied accessory that fulfills the needs of must operators who want to have their transceivers ready for use at all times. Our newly designed large white LED displays for the FT-65R transceivers are vibrant and highly visible. Four (4) Quick Recall Keys (QRK) are individually user-programmable to store and recall favorite frequency settings and to be used as short-cut keys to Set Mode menu items. VOX operation is available with the attractively priced optional Earpiece Microphone - SSM-512B. Other useful included standard features are: versatile scanning capabilities such as Programmable VFO Scan, Memory Scan, Priority Channel Scan, and Weather Alert Scan, WX Channels with “Severe Weather” Alert, PC Programming, Transceiver-to-Transceiver Cloning, FM Broadcast Receiver, Automatic Range Transponder System (ARTS), CTCSS/ DCS Operation, Busy Channel Lockout (BLCO), Automatic Power Off feature, and Transmitter Time Out Timer (TOT). All the features of the new FT-65R transceivers meet commercial grade specifications and certain to provide the high performance demanded by Amateur Radio operators around the world.

Review: Best HAM Radio I owned thus far - The reason why I am stating that this radio is the best radio is based on using the following radios 1. Yeasu FT3D - Waste of money fancy but reception or transmission is not good. 2. Yaesu ft-70dr - Nice but short battery life and reception/transmission was okay 3. Baoefeng bf-f8hp - Good but not certified for use in USA. 4. Other GMRS radios Now coming to Yeasu FT-65, the range and the power is outstanding and just to give you an example my son was driving down the road to hill side and I was in our house and there is no line of sight and it is through traffic and flat terrain, we were able to communicate up to 22 miles and it could have been more since my son was driving up the hill the Tesla battery was down but FT65 was still doing good. Transmission and reception is very strong and is very clear. The only challenge is programming this damn things is a pain so I purchased programming cable and now it is a breeze to set this radio up. I have done MARS Mod for emergency use and I was able to communicate with my son on GMRS when hiking with no repeaters. Also applying Mars Mod is simple and through keypad unlike other radios. This proved to be a good radio with my real time test and I don't believe in 5watts, 8 watts and signal test equipment all that stuff. This is real deal.
Review: Great little radio - This is a great small radio.. Great for prepper and great ham radio. you can receive weather stations. and program frs.. channel. great for hunting. great for hiking.. recommend buying a second battery for those on the go.. don’t want to miss out on anything. every bug out must have..

## Features

- VHF/UHF Commercial Grade Dual Band Handheld Transceiver - 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 (Dust/Water protection) , MIL-810-C,D and E - One Watt Powerful Audio Output and Clear Audio from the Big Front Speaker - 5 Watts of Reliable RF Power within a Compact body
- Three Selectable TX Power settings (5 W (High)/2.5 W (Middle)/0.5 W (Low)) - Over 9 hours Operating time with Supplied 1,950 mAh Li-Ion Battery pack *1 - Optional High-capacity 2,500 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack (SBR-26LI) provides over 11.5 hours of Extended Operating Time *1 - 3.5-Hour Rapid Charger (SBH-22) Included (Using SBR-25LI) - QRK (Quick Recall Key) : Four User Programmable Keys for Quick Access to Favorite Functions
- Large 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 (US Version) - VOX Operation with Optional VOX Earpiece Microphone (SSM-512B) - PC Programmable with Optional Programming Cable (SCU-35)
- Transceiver-to-Transceiver Cloning with Optional Cloning Cable (SCU-36) - FM Broadcast Receiver Equipped - ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System) - DTMF Operation - CTCSS/DCS Operation
- Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) - Battery Saver Function - Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature - Transmitter Time-Out-Timer (TOT) *1 (Tx) 6 sec. : (Rx)6sec. : (Standby) 48 sec Duty Cycle

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06VSNWYYX |
| Additional Features | Uhf |
| Audible Noise | 0.5 db |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,786 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #4,117 in Car Electronics |
| Brand | YAESU |
| Color | Clear |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 477 Reviews |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.2"D x 2.1"W x 4.1"H |
| Item Weight | 9.17 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Yaesu |
| Mfr Part Number | FT-65R |
| Model Number | FT-65R |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 200 |
| Special Feature | Uhf |
| Talking Range Maximum | 65 feet |
| Tuner Type | UHF, VHF |
| UPC | 702646181883 788026159543 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 7.4 volts |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Waterproof Rating | IP54 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** YAESU
- **Color:** Clear
- **Item Weight:** 9.17 ounces
- **Number of Batteries:** 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
- **Number of Channels:** 200
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.2"D x 2.1"W x 4.1"H
- **Special Feature:** Uhf
- **Talking Range Maximum:** 65 feet
- **Voltage:** 7.4 volts
- **Water Resistance Level:** Water Resistant

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: can this radio recieve and transmit on the murs channels ?**
A: Can receive MURS, GMRS, and FRS, but not transmit.

**Q: Is this radio for amateurs?**
A: If you mean HAM, yes. To operate it you have to be an FCC licensed operator with at least a Technician license (HAM). You can listen unlicensed but will likely have a van bristling with antennas show up if you use it illegally. It operates on 2 meter & 70 cm bands. Look around for videos or second-party instructions on programming. There are 2 guides included and you need the not very easy to use procedures in both to tune the radio and to store settings to channels. It's a good radio.

**Q: Is this radio water resistant**
A: Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: it's splashproof, but not submersible.
I would be willing to use it in the light rain, but not out in full adventure on a boat or something. 
If you need higher water resistance, consider the VX-6, which I have. It's more expensive, but full IP67 submersible.

**Q: With the supplied antenna and using it in suburbia (trees, houses, flat topography) what range can I expect on 5W transmit?**
A: On the second story you can expect to hit at least 6 miles, with a cheap Ed-Fong antenna I have hit over 90 miles with this radio

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best HAM Radio I owned thus far
*by S***M on August 26, 2021*

The reason why I am stating that this radio is the best radio is based on using the following radios 1. Yeasu FT3D - Waste of money fancy but reception or transmission is not good. 2. Yaesu ft-70dr - Nice but short battery life and reception/transmission was okay 3. Baoefeng bf-f8hp - Good but not certified for use in USA. 4. Other GMRS radios Now coming to Yeasu FT-65, the range and the power is outstanding and just to give you an example my son was driving down the road to hill side and I was in our house and there is no line of sight and it is through traffic and flat terrain, we were able to communicate up to 22 miles and it could have been more since my son was driving up the hill the Tesla battery was down but FT65 was still doing good. Transmission and reception is very strong and is very clear. The only challenge is programming this damn things is a pain so I purchased programming cable and now it is a breeze to set this radio up. I have done MARS Mod for emergency use and I was able to communicate with my son on GMRS when hiking with no repeaters. Also applying Mars Mod is simple and through keypad unlike other radios. This proved to be a good radio with my real time test and I don't believe in 5watts, 8 watts and signal test equipment all that stuff. This is real deal.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little radio
*by W***P on August 7, 2026*

This is a great small radio.. Great for prepper and great ham radio. you can receive weather stations. and program frs.. channel. great for hunting. great for hiking.. recommend buying a second battery for those on the go.. don’t want to miss out on anything. every bug out must have..

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Yaesu quality
*by J***. on October 6, 2024*

I have a few of the cheap Baofeng radios, and they are OK, but I wanted a handheld with a better brand name and build quality for times when I need to rely on QUALITY. Yaesu products are very good. I have several Yaesu radios, and I trust them. This radio was a good value for me... Yes, I know they can be purchased at other ham-related stores for less, but they will not let you return it "just because" if you don't like it. I was willing to pay a little more for that option through Amazon. I like the size of the radio. Battery life is fine for me. So much depends on how YOU might use the radio, so keep that in mind. The radio is easy to program and use. It's a keeper.

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*Last updated: 2026-10-20*