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Here is the entry-level radio from the French brand CRT. Designed for paragliding, it allows you to enter all frequencies used in paragliding.

The CRT 00 FP paragliding radio also allows you to use 2 frequencies simultaneously thanks to its dual-band function (like all CRT radios). This way, you can enter the federation frequency 143.9875 MHz for listening and use another frequency to chat with your friends in flight (subject to legal use of frequencies)

Its power, between 1 and 5W, is sufficient for local use on small sites. Cross-country pilots will prefer higher-end models transmitting up to 20km.

Its affordable price, manufacturing quality, and compactness make it an ideal tool for pilots looking for their first equipment. The screen is backlit and very readable. Manual in French, radio language in English.

WARNING: Disclaimer.

Following numerous incidents on unauthorized frequencies, the Agence Nationale des Fréquences (National Frequency Agency) has highlighted free flight.

CRT radios (as well as all VHF radios used in free flight) are intended for exclusive use between 144 and 146 MHz for amateur radio operators only. If you are not a certified amateur radio operator, it is strictly forbidden to use these frequencies, under penalty of prosecution and a fine of €7500.

We recommend the exclusive use of the FFVL frequency 143.9875 MHz and not to transmit, except in case of emergency.

As a reminder, the user is solely responsible for the frequency ranges they use. The use of any other frequency is illegal and at the users' own risk.

Technical Specifications

Standard AMATEUR RADIO (restriction: transmission use with mandatory Amateur Radio operator certificate) Mode VHF / UHF Frequencies RX/TX : 144-146 MHz / 430-440 MHz Power VHF : 1W / 5 Watts -- UHF : 1W / 4 Watts ERP Power Supply 7.2V DC ± 20% Channels 128 channels / memories Channel Spacing 25 KHz wide band - 12.5 KHz narrow band Frequency Step 2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 KHz Operation Mode UHF-VHF / UHF-UHF / VHF-VHF / VHF-UHF TONE BURST Yes: tone generally used to open a repeater (1750Hz) CTCSS / DCS (encoder/decoder) 50 CTCSS / 208 DCS: sub-audio coding allowing selective squelch triggering DTMF (encoder) Yes: tone coding, for using a repeater, internet gateway or other (originally included) PTT / ID (caller ID) Yes: allows programming a sequence of different tones for each caller ANY CODE Yes: identification code + selective call coding DUAL WATCH Function Yes: scans two frequencies VOX Function Yes: this function activates your microphone by sound (hands-free) TOT Function Yes: anti-chatter SCAN Function Yes: automatic search for busy channels (scanning) BCLO Function Yes: busy channel lockout REVERSE Function Yes: TX frequency switches to RX and vice versa ALARM Function Yes: the device will emit a siren sound and transmit this sound on the current channel Receiver Yes: FM radio reception Various Functions Keypad lock + Keypad beep + Battery saver + Flashlight + Repeater offset + Cloning function Display LCD Screen: blue, green, purple Display Type Dual frequency and/or channel display (selectable) Options Programming cable + software PC Programmable Yes Battery Li-ion 1600 mAh * 7.2V Connector CRT type K Antenna 20 cm / high gain / SMA-Female connector Included Desktop charger, battery, antenna, 1 neck strap, 1 hand strap, and belt clip Dimensions 122 x 63 x 36 mm Weight 260 g Warranty 2 years