Yaesu FT-70DE

The Yaesu FT-70DE is a compact and attractively priced handheld transceiver that offers both conventional analogue FM operation and the advanced C4FM Digital mode. With a maximum RF power of 5 watts and a large front speaker delivering 700 mW audio output, this transceiver is ideal for reliable communications. Thanks to C4FM's better Bit Error Rate (BER), the Yaesu FT-70DE offers exceptional sound quality.

A standout feature of the Yaesu FT-70DE is the Automatic Mode Select (AMS) function, which automatically detects the correct mode and switches between C4FM digital and analog FM. The front LED mode indicator allows users to easily see the current mode by color change, making the operating mode recognizable at a glance. In addition, this transceiver features Digital Group Monitor (GM) with Digital Group Identification (DG-ID) and Digital Personal Identification (DP-ID), which simplifies group communication with friends in GM mode.

The Yaesu FT-70DE is built to commercial standards, including an IP54 rating for dust and water protection, making it suitable for the most demanding environments. With a wide reception coverage from 108 MHz to 580 MHz, continuous reception of aircraft bands and public broadcasters is possible. The transceiver offers various scanning capabilities, including programmable VFO scan, memory scan and Priority Channel Scan, as well as a Weather Alert scan for severe weather warnings.

Other advanced features of the Yaesu FT-70DE include an external DC jack for power and battery charging, a mini USB port for easy programming and software updates, CTCSS/DCS control, Automatic Power Off (APO) function , RF Squelch, Transmitter Time Out Timer (TOT) and Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO). In short, the Yaesu FT-70DE offers a versatile and reliable communications solution for both amateurs and professionals.

Features Yaesu FT-70DE

• Frequency range:
  • TX: 144-146 / 430-440MHz
  • RX: 108-579.995 MHz
• Frequency step: 5 kHz / 6.25 kHz / 10 kHz / 12.5 kHz / 15 kHz / 20 kHz / 25 kHz / 50 kHz / 100 kHz /
• Wide and narrow bandwidth selection
• Operating temperature: -20℃ to +60℃
• Frequency stability: ±2.5 PPM
• Supply voltage: Nominal: SBR-24LI: 7.4 V DC (negative ground) / Operating: SBR-24LI: 6.0-14 V DC (battery connected) / Operating: 11-16 V DC (EXT DC connection , to upload) /
• Power consumption: Receive: 180 mA / Standby, Saver off: 120 mA / Standby, Saver on: 70 mA / Auto Power off: 400 uA / 144 MHz, 5 Watt, 7.4V: 1.6 A / 430 MHz, 5 Watt, 7.4 V : 1.9 A
• Supply voltage (nominal): negative ground SBR-24LI: 7.4 V DC
• Supply voltage (operating): Negative ground, Li-ion battery: 6.0-14V DC / Negative ground, EXT DC for charging: 11-16V DC
• LCD display
• Battery capacity: Li-ion 1800 mAh (7.2 V)
• Accessory connector: 1-pin Yeasu connector (Y)
• Emission mode: F1D / F2D / F3E / F7W
• Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) - the radio communicates only through the transceivers that have registered the individual ID information which is different for each transceiver that is part of the transmission radio wave of C4FM digital communications.
• Digital Group ID (GD-ID): Yes, the Group Monitor (GM) function enables automatic locating and communicating with other stations with the same DG-ID number within contact range by using a matching group ID number from 00 to 99 .
• Automatic Mode Select (AMS) - the function automatically selects the analogue FM and C4FM digital modes depending on the signal from the other station.
• VFO scan - the VFO scan function scans the frequencies and detects signals.
• CTCSS/DCS
• Scan
• Timeout Timer (TOT) - Set the transceiver to automatically return to receive mode after transmitting continuously for a specified period of time. The TOT function limits unintended transmission of unnecessary signals and unwanted battery consumption.
• Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) - the BCLO feature prevents transmission while a received signal is strong enough to open the "noise" squelch.
• Auto Power Off (APO) - This feature helps prevent battery drain by automatically turning off the transceiver if no operation occurs for a specified period of time.
• New PAGER (EPCS) - this new feature allows calling only specified stations by using a pager code that combines two CTCSS tones.
• Tone Squelch - The Tone Squelch opens the speaker audio only when a signal containing the specified CTCSS tone is received.
• Robust housing that is IP54 certified
• antenna connection: SMA
• Dimensions: L 33mm x H 98mm x W 60mm
• Weight: 255 grams
  

Transmitter

• Output power: 0.5, 2.5, 5 Watts
• Spurious emission: TX power Low ≤ 55 dB / TX power Mid, HI: ≤ 60 dB
• Modulation type: F1D / F2D / F3E: variable reactance modulation / F7W: 4FSK (C4FM)
• Maximum deviation: ±5 kHz
• Antenna impedance: 50 Ω
• Microphone impedance: 2k Ω

Receiver

• Sensitivity 108-137 MHz: 1.5 μV type for 10 dB SINAD (NFM)
• Sensitivity 137-174 MHz: 0.16 μV type for 12 dB SINAD (NFM)
• Sensitivity 174-222 MHz: 1.0 µV type for 12 dB SINAD (NFM)
• Sensitivity 300-350 MHz: 0.5 μV typ for 12 dB SINAD (NFM)
• Sensitivity 350-400 MHz: 0.2 μV typ for 12 dB SINAD (NFM)
• Sensitivity 400-470 MHz: 0.18 μV type for 12 dB SINAD (NFM)
• Sensitivity 470-580 MHz: 0.35 μV typ for 12 dB SINAD (NFM)
• Digital mode: 0.19 μV type for BER 1%
• Center frequency 1st: 58.05 MHz
• Center frequency 2nd: 450 kHz
• Receiving system: double conversion superheterodyne
• Audio output power (internal speaker): 700 mW (16 Ω, THD10%, 7.4 V)
• Audio output power (internal speaker): 300 mW (8 Ω, THD10%, 7.4 V)
• Selectivity (-6 dB/-60 dB): NFM / AM: 12 kHz / 35 kHz

Package contents

• 1x Yaesu FT-70DE
• 1x Yaesu SBR-24LI 1800mAh 7.4V battery
• 1x Yaesu SAD-25C charger with AC adapter
• 1x Yaesu antenna
• 1x Yaesu SHB-18 belt clip
• 1x Programming cable mini USB / USB-A
• 1x Manual in English