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Original Yaesu FT-70DR FT-70 144/430 MHz Digital/Analog Handheld Transceiver - C4FM / FDMA - 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty

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Features

  • IP54 Rating (Dust/ Water Protection) construction * Wide band receive coverage of 108 - 579.995MHz * Versatile Scanning Capabilities such as Programmable VFO Scan
  • Memory Scan * Priority Channel Scan * External DC Jack for DC Supply Operation and to Charge the Battery
  • Mini USB port for convenient programming and software updates * CTCSS/ DCS Operation * Automatic Power Off (AFO) feature
  • RF Squelch * Transmitter Time Out Timer (TOT) * Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)
  • Included in the box: Antenna, SBR-24LI 7.4V 1800 mAh Li-Ion Battery, SAD-18B Battery Charger, Belt Clip, USB programming Cable, Warranty Card and Operating Manual. Three year limited manufacturer's warranty.

Description

The FT-70DR is a compact System Fusion transceiver providing both conventional analog FM operation and the advanced C4FM Digital mode. The FT-70DR provides up to 5W of reliable RF power, and its large Front Speaker delivers 700mW of Loud Audio Output. Because C4FM has better BER (Bit Error Rate) characteristics than other digital modulations, the user can expect exceptional audio quality. The digital FT-70DR includes Automatic Mode Select (AMS) function. AMS detects the operating mode of the received signal as C4FM Digital or analog FM, and then automatically and instantly switches the receiver to the appropriate mode. Users do not need to manually change between modes. The multi-colored LED Mode-Indicator displayed on the front allows the operator to easily see what mode the FT-70DR is in at any given moment. LED Mode-Indicator clearly and visibly shows the transmit/ receive mode by changing its color so that the operating mode of the transceiver is easily recognized at a glance. One of the other distinguishing features of the FT-70DR is Digital Group Monitor (GM) with DG-ID and DP-ID. DGID (Digital Group Identification) and DP-ID (Digital Personal Identification) are useful features now included in the FT-70DR, to simplify the GM operation. Simply put, the transceivers selecting the same DG-ID or DP-ID can communicate with each other. Between 00 and 99 DG-ID and DP-ID are selectable which provides loads of flexibility so that users can enjoy group communication with friends in GM mode in accordance to their individual operational needs.

Brand: YAESU


Color: Black


Number of Channels: 40


Special Feature: Waterproof


Frequency Range: 144 - 148 MHz


Talking Range Maximum: 5 Mile


Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant


Number of Batteries: 1 Product Specific batteries required.


Item Weight: 0.52 Pounds


Noise Level: 50 Decibels


Item Weight: ‎8.3 ounces


Product Dimensions: ‎4.5 x 3 x 1.5 inches


Item model number: ‎FT-70DR


Batteries: ‎1 Product Specific batteries required.


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Waterproof: ‎IP54


Date First Available: April 5, 2017


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    • Great value for money.
This radio is great. With no digital experience I was on the air in less than 5 minutes. It sounds great and I’ve got great reports when on the air.
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
    • A good HT, easy to use and program.
This is a great radio. Very easy to program with the keypad. Also easy to use and navigate through the user interface. The audio is really good for the size of the speaker. The battery life could be better. Charging will take a while. Recommend using the fast charge cradle sold separately, but the charge time is cut down significantly. Besides the battery life and charging, a great radio. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2022 by Robert Steed
    • A Great Acquisition for the Ham Shack
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I have been an amateur radio operator for 65 years. In the past two years I have gotten interested in Digital Radio. I have one digital HT at home and I purchased this one to get on Yaesu's C4FM. It was a breeze to program manually. In a matter of a half hour I was able to program seven local repeaters into the FT-70DR. All of them came up perfectly. My first QSO was with a local ham who reported my signal was Q5 with crystal clear audio. This is a fine HT for anyone wanting to get started in amateur radio. Programming manually is easy, audio on both transmit and receive is excellent and the keypad is not overwhelming with lots of options. The manual is well laid out with clear step by step instructions. In short it is a great acquisition for the ham shack of the newcomer or the old timer. W3GLQ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2025 by Lou Aymard Lou Aymard
    • Units works, charging does not
Like another reviewer mentioned, I am unable to get this unit charging with the included ac barrel power adapter. I am ordering spares to see if my unit is defective or just the power adapter. Update: just the adapter, radio is good, dead sad-25.
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025 by paul maksimovich
    • Great radio and easy to program without a computer
A great radio for the money! I have a Yaesu FT-65 and a couple of Baofengs, and the Yaesu FT-70DR is now my daily carry. Easy to program without a computer. I did order a rapid charger and extra battery, but the battery is a little better than expected so far based on other reviews. All in all, a nice HT radio with digital for anyone using Fusion, and built extremely well. Don’t be afraid to buy this radio if you are wanting and HT with digital. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2019 by Amazon Customer
    • Great HT for any stage of HAM operator
Fanatic radio. Great clarity, great power. Very easy to program. Very user friendly. The battery indicator makes guys believe it has poor battery life, but it has not been an issue. I've had it go over 10-12hrs on scan without dieing. Works just fine
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018 by Jeremy P.
    • Excellent product and great seller
Great product. If you’re looking for Wires-X and YSF take a look at FT5DR. Seller is awesome. Received product in great condition and on time!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025 by MC_Matt
    • Nice Radio, Limited battery life.
Have only had this radio for a few weeks. it was easy to setup and easy to use. Great audio both transmit and receive. I’m still learning how to use the digital and accessing different groups. I’ve been disappointed in the battery life. Only last a few hours with limited use before the battery is dead. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019 by John

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