Yaesu FT-70DE Digital Dual Band Handheld C4FM/FM transceiver

The new FT-70DR/DE is a compact and very attractively priced YAESU System Fusion transceiver providing both conventional analogue FM operation and the advanced C4FM digital mode.

The FT-70DR/DE provides up to 5W of reliable RF power, and its large Front Speaker delivers 700mW of loud audio output. As C4FM has better BER (Bit Error Rate) characteristics than other digital modulation modes the user can expect exceptional audio quality.

The new digital FT-70DR/DE includes our unique Automatic Mode Select (AMS) function. AMS detect the operating mode of the received signal as digital C4FM or analogue FM and then automatically and instantly switches the receiver to the appropriate mode. Users do not need to manually change between modes.

The multi-coloured LED mode indicator on the front allows the operator to easily see what mode the FT-70DE is in at any given moment. The LED mode indicator clearly shows transmit and receive mode by changing its colour so that the operating mode of the transceiver is easily recognized at a glance.

One of the other distinguishing features of the FT-70DE is Digital Group Monitor (GM) with DG-ID and DP-ID. DG-ID (Digital Group Identification) and DP-ID (Digital Personal Identification) are useful features now included in the FT-70DE, to simplify the GM operation. Simply put the transceivers with the same DG-ID or DP-ID can communicate with each other. DG-ID and DP-ID are selectable between 00 and 99, which provides flexibility so that users can enjoy group communication with friends in GM mode in accordance to their individual operational needs.

Other included standard features and functions are: IP54 Rating, wide band receive from 108 - 579.995 MHz, Versatile scanning capabilities such as Programmable VFO Scan, Memory Scan and priority channel scan. External DC jack for DC supply operation and battery charging. Mini USB port for convenient programming and software updates. CTCSS / DCS operation, Automatic Power Off (APO) feature, RF Squelch, Transmitter Time Out Timer (TOT) and Busy Channel Lock Out (BCLO).

Key Features/Specifications:

• System Fusion Compatible
• FM Friendly Digital Operation with AMS (Automatic Mode Select)
• Sophisticated C4FM Digital Functions : Digital Group Monitor (GM) / DG-ID, DP-ID Operation *1
• *1 DG-ID: Digital Group Identification, DP-ID: Digital Personal Identification
• 5 Watts of Reliable RF Power inside a Compact body
• 700 mW Loud Audio Output and Clear Voice
• Large Multi-Colour Mode Indicator
• Rugged Construction Meets IP54 (Dust / Water protection)
• Huge 1,105 Channel Memory
• Wide Band Receive Coverage 108 - 579.995 MHz
• Versatile Scanning Capabilities: Programmed VFO Scan, Memory Scan, Priority Channel Scan
• 7.4 V 1,800 mAh Lithium Ion Battery pack (SBR-24LI) Included
• Equipped with External DC Jack for DC Supply and Battery Charge
• Equipped with Mini USB port for Convenient Memory Management and Software updates
• Transceiver-to-Transceiver Cloning with Optional Cloning Cable (CT-27)
• CTCSS/DCS Operation
• RF Squelch
• Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature
• Transmitter Time-Out-Timer (TOT)
• Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)

Supplied Accessories:

• Antenna
• 7.4 V 1,800 mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SBR-24LI)
• Battery Charger (SAD-11)
• Belt Clip
• USB Cable
• Operating Manual
• Warranty Card