Yaesu FT-70DR 144/430 MHz Dual-Band C4FM Digital HTs

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Yaesu FT-70DR Dual Band HT Transceivers are compact and very attractively priced YAESU System Fusion transceivers providing both conventional analog FM operation and the advanced C4FM Digital mode.

FT-70DR HTs provide up to 5W of reliable RF power, and its large Front Speaker delivers 700mW of Audio Output; very handy in noisy environments. Because C4FM has better BER (Bit Error Rate) characteristics than other digital modulation protocols, users may expect consistent, exceptional audio quality.

FT-70DR Transceivers include Yaesu's unique 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 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.

Commercial Grade VHF / UHF
Yaesu's FT-70DR is built to commercial-grade standards, including the IP54 Rating for Dust and Water protection, and the MIL-810-C, D and E standards; making this radio suitable for operation in the harshest of environments.

Additional features include:

* Wide band receive coverage: 108 MHz - 580 MHz (B Band) and continuous reception for aircraft, public service / public safety channels, etc.
* Versatile Scanning Capabilities: Programmable VFO Scan, scans all channels in the desired frequency range, Memory scan allows scanning of user selectable frequencies, Priority Channel Scan can be used to scan memory channels while making one channel a priority. Weather Alert scan alerts the user when severe weather is approaching.
* Automatic Mode Select (AMS): The Automatic Mode Select function detects the receive signal mode. The transceiver then automatically selects one of the four communication modes according to the signal received. This is extremely convenient when listening for communications, as you do not need to be aware of the other party's communication mode. The transceiver can also be operated in a fixed communication mode.

Other advanced features include:

* 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 (APO)
* RF Squelch
* Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT)
* Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)

Included accessories:

* SBR-24LI 7.4V 1800 mAh Li-Ion Battery
* SAD-18B Battery Charger
* Belt Clip
* USB Cable
* Operating Manual

If you've wanted a digital HT, here is one that's loaded with features- and at a value price! Order Yaesu FT-70DR Dual Band HT Transceivers from DX Engineering and join the digital revolution!