The FT-270R provides 5 Watts of solid power

Large Backlit LCD Display

Want a handheld with a display you can actually see?! The FT-270R is the handheld for you.

Submersible!

The FT-270R conforms to IPX7 specifications for submersibility (submersion for up to 30 minutes at a depth of one meter).

Outstanding Receiver Audio

The FT-270R’s hefty 800 mW of audio provides plenty of volume when operating in a noisy environment.

1400 mAh Battery Pack Yields Long Operating Time

The FT-270R is supplied with a long-life 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack, for extended operating time during search-and-rescue or public service event operations.

Power Saving Circuit Design

The FT-270R design includes Yaesu’s exclusive power saving circuit design to ensure longer operating time that most other handhelds with comparable batteries.

Expanded Receiver Coverage

The receiver’s frequency range is 136-174 MHz, covering many public service, marine, and government channels.

User Password

To prevent an unauthorized person from using your FT-270R, you may engage a security password that must be keyed in prior to operation, if you like.

200 Memory Channels

The 200 memories may be partitioned into as many as 10 memory groups. Alpha-numeric labeling is available on all memories.

Keyboard Frequency Entry

Operating frequencies may be entered directly from the front panel keypad, which may also be used for quick recall of memory channels by number.

Weather Broadcast Channels

In the U.S. version, a dedicated special memory bank of ten NOAA Weather Channels is available, with a “Severe Weather” alert capability.

Split Tone Capability

Besides the usual CTCSS and DCS Encode/Decode features you’ve come to know and love on a Yaesu transceiver, the FT-270R includes a “Split Tone” capability that allows you to Encode a CTCSS tone, and Decode DCS, or vice-versa. You can also Encode (without decoding) either CTCSS or DCS.

Other Features:

– Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch
– Automatic Repeater Shift
– Memory-Only operating
– Scanning Mode: VFO / Memory / PMS / Dual Watch
– Nine DTMF Auto-dialer memories
– Two Front Panel programmable keys
– Keypad/Dial Lockout capability
– RF Squelch
– Battery Voltage Display
– TX Deviation Level (5 kHz or 2.5 kHz)
– Transmit Time-out Timer and Automatic Power-Off
– Busy Channel Lock-out
– ARTS (Auto-range Transponding System) that “beeps” the user when you move out of communications range