"Airy R. Bean" wrote in message
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I've a FT 480R that has remained unused for at least two years.


It goes to 147 MHz on TX irrespective of the mode - CW/SSB/FM and
irrespective of the RX frequency be it 144.300 or 145.500..


careful, you need an amateur radio licence to operate such a radio. Enquire
at your local amateur radio club or www.rsgb.org.uk for details of
foundation licence classes in your area.