Yaesu FT-70DR 5W C4FM/144/430MHz Dual Band Digital Handheld Transceiver

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Overall
Audio issues
Review by Bob
Great little radio however, it has one bothersome issue. The reports on the audio are not complementary. Everybody says the audio level is low to terrible. Another ham just got one of these and he's getting the same reports. After studying it, I found if the battery voltage is 8.0 or above, the audio is good. Below 8.0 but above 7.5V, the audio is about half of full audio. Below 7.5 volts, the audio quality is terrible. This radio would be a solid 5 stars if it were not for this issue.
Overall
Bad
Review by Barry
Direct interface isn't terrible. Radio is OK. The battery slowly drains itself when the radio is turned off. The computer interface is beyond disgusting.
Overall
Favorite
Review by KN1B
I purchased a FT-3D as my C4FM radio. I'm older and don't have the sharp hearing and eye sight I used to have. The FT-3D audio was very hard for me to hear and took all I had to operate it out in the sun. I opted to add the FT-70 to my collection. Best move I've made. If you're into satellites, the FT-3D is probably your better choice, but for day to day use on C4FM, the FT-70 is great. Audio is sufficient and radio is easy to use, especially if you're a Yaesu HT user. Great radio.
Overall
Intuitive
Review by Kevin
Got the radio yesterday and was able to program easily. It is a goldilocks HT at this price point. Do yourself a favor and buy the SBH-28 Rapid Charger. If you don't have to have flashy color displays and a touchscreen, this is a great choice.
Overall
High quallity
Review by Cesar
this is a very economic radio, the features on it makes a very good first digital fusion radio, overall excellent radio and fast shipping ;), only downside is the lack of a cradle
Overall
It's the family sedan of the Yaesu digitally enabled radios.
Review by MB
I purchased this radio from Gigaparts a few weeks back. It is a low price point way to get onto Wires, and get to work Yaesu Digital and analog. Not a lot of wiz bang features, but that is to be expected for the price. Having to adjust volume by pressing a button and turning the knob at the same time is odd. Audio is good. Hope it lasts as long as my still working FT60, which it replaced. If your on a budget this model should work for you.
Overall
Great frost radio
Review by Ronald
Thanks to my Elmer we got it programmed and was on the air two days later. This radio is very easy to use and I look forward to many years using it.
Overall
GigaParts great chat staff
Review by Bill
Just want to rave up the GigaParts chat staff. They're they best. Every time I get online with them I buy something, because they keep pointing me right to the item I want. Also love my Yaesu FT-70D, so not holding it against them. But I need to quit buying accessories, so don't take it personally if you don't hear from me for awhile. Although I am thinking about an exterior antenna now... But no.
Overall
Yaesu FT-70DR C4FM FDMA / FM 144/430 MHz DUAL BAND 5W Handheld Transceiver
Review by Shannon
My favorite radio to use ! This is a powerful radio when using WIRESX or repeaters. Excellent sound quality on both RX/TX utilizing System Fusion. A great buy for the buck for many years of enjoyment !
Overall
Great HT minor flaws
Review by Robert
Everything works great got it for C4FM our repeater has it so easy to program I only use the computer software to backup or move channels around if needed. Sure battery life is very low but there is the car charger and power cord that charges faster and can power radio while using it also take battery out while not using it. Only down side is the common crack in led lights doesn’t seem it would leak water into radio but a answer from Yaesu on that would be nice.

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