As with any radio approaching 40+ years of age, specific maintenance issues are common:

The FT-250 is instantly recognizable due to its specific design language common to the era:

| Parameter | Value | |-----------|-------| | Frequency range | 144–148 MHz (some models 140–150 MHz) | | Mode | FM (16F3) | | RF output power | High: 10W, Low: 1W | | Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) | 0.35 µV typical | | Power supply | 13.8V DC (10.8–15.6V) | | Current drain | Rx: 350 mA (squelched), Tx: 2.3A (10W) | | Frequency control | 12-channel crystal-controlled (XTAL) | | Dimensions | 60 x 185 x 210 mm | | Weight | ~2.2 kg |