Yaesu FTA-550L NAV/COM Airband Handheld Radio (incl. Battery & Charger)

You want voice communication and a navigation display in one handheld, and at the end of the flying day you'd rather just set it back in the charging cradle than swap batteries. The Yaesu FTA-550L offers COM radio plus NAV with VOR and ILS indication and comes with a Li-Ion battery and charger. The convenient variant of the FTA-550 for pilots who want a fully equipped backup in the cockpit.

Why choose this

• COM plus NAV: additional VOR and ILS (localizer) indication in the handheld
• Li-Ion battery and charger included – convenient for everyday use
• 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz compatible
• IPX5 protection against rain and splashing water
• A fully-featured emergency nav and backup unit for longer legs

Technical Details

• Type: VHF AM airband handheld radio, NAV/COM with VOR & ILS (localizer)
• Frequency range: 118–136 MHz (VHF airband)
• Channel spacing: 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz compatible
• Power supply: Li-Ion battery (included)
• Protection rating: IPX5 (rain and splashing water)
• What's included: battery and charger included
• Manufacturer: Yaesu

Who is this for?

For you, if you want voice communication and a navigation display in one handheld, and would rather set it in the charging cradle at the end of the flying day than swap batteries. This is a genuine radio for the VHF airband with additional navigation – the convenient battery-powered variant of the FTA-550.

Is this right for you?

An airband radio for VHF 118–136 MHz, NAV/COM. "COM" = voice communication; "NAV" = additional navigation reception with VOR indication and ILS (instrument landing system with localizer). 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz compatible, suits the usual flight radio traffic. Not a 2 m/PMR ground radio.

What's included

In the box: radio incl. Li-Ion battery and charger, ready to use straight away. Additional accessories such as a headset adapter or speaker microphone are available separately if needed – just ask.