Yaesu FT-70DR 5W C4FM/144/430MHz Dual Band Digital Handheld Transceiver
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Customer Reviews
Overall
5
Great HT
Review by
Rocker357
This is a very good HT has C4FM built in and speaker is very loud and clear. I used the RT Systems to copy my codeplug from FTM310DASP RT Systems so very easy setup. Was able to hit Repeater 15miles away in my back yard no problem.
Overall
5
I Really Like This Radio
Review by
W5KJD
I bought this radio for my daughter, but I wish I got it for me.
Overall
3
If Wires X not needed. Buy an FT65
Review by
Barry
Nicest ht YAESU has for wires x. Better audio than Ft5dr. Battery not so much. If you really don’t need wires x get a ft65. Better audio and comes with fast chg cradle. Better battery life and much less money. 73
Overall
4
Solid basic analog/digital HT
Review by
John
I really like this radio. I've actually purchased five of them and gifted three, and they are being enjoyed by the recipients. It is rather straightforward to program (I purchased and use RT Systems software), the receive audio is very nice. It is very well built - not entirely waterproof, but it copes well with weather and handles dropping rather well. I also like the heft and fit in my hand. I get good audio reports on transmit (I use a Signal Stick antenna). The clip works very nicely. Overall, it's a nifty carry-around HT. I have two minor gripes. First, like everyone else, I wish the battery lasted longer. That is inconvenient, but I have extra batteries, so that is not a big issue for me. No battery lasts as long as I would like it to. Second, having to hold down a button on the side of the radio while rotating the knob on top to adjust the volume is unwieldy and a pain when you are trying to do so quickly. But for this price point, it is really an excellent radio that will last a long time, even with my little disgruntlements.
Overall
5
Great Radio
Review by
K1AML
The Yaesu FT-70DR is a fantastic HT. It sits in the sweet spot between basic radios, and the much more expensive radios that have more features than you’ll ever need/use. The price is really good for what you get. Clear Tx/Rx, easy to use interface, solid construction that feels good in your hand. The C4FM menus take some getting used to, but even those make sense after a little practice. Some people complain about the batteries not having the best life, and that they drain when not in use. That’s a known Yaesu issue. I’m sure other big name radio companies have similar issues. Buy the rapid charger, a spare battery, and get over it, lol. You’ll want those accessories anyways. Also, this easily pairs quite well with Mobilinkd (and probably other TNCs) to give you APRS and other packet radio type features. Probably for less money overall than the FT-5DR (unless you can pick it up during a sale). Personally, I also have the FT-5DR and love it, but the FT-70DR is what I always have with me in my backpack going to and from work.
Overall
5
Great radio and a battery "hack"
Review by
Lyn
This radio offers a lot in a good size package and a lot of options for the price point. Adding the digital option allows me to use the WiresX repeater also. As for the battery; these and many other radios when turned off still have minimal battery drain. The "hack" to make the battery last is to remove it when the radio isn't in use for extended periods of time.
Overall
5
One of the best
Review by
BIG fan!
Great radio! Receiver far better than equivalent radios. Good clear sound. Have not had the battery issue - mine goes almost 2 days before recharge. Maybe some were bad and Yaesu should fix that. Also found aftermarket with actual 2500mAh, and a 3D printed one with replaceable rechargeable batteries. There are car plug in versions, and I sometimes use it while plugged in with no battery. Very versatile that way. Got it working with Chirp form programing and really enjoying this radio. The antenna is pretty good, but a signalstick made it even better.
Overall
1
Terrible battery
Review by
Dan
This HT has great features, but the battery is awful. Is drains very quickly when not in use. Now after a year or two the battery won't charge at all, and reaching out to Yaesu has yet to yield any results.
Overall
4
I really like it
Review by
Kevin
This is a easy to hand program radio. I did buy the RT programming software also. Great on wires X and easy to connect
Overall
5
great radio
Review by
Rodney
have 4 other handheld radios this is the easiest to hand program
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