Compare rigs

Compare specifications between amateur radios. Simply select up to 3 radios and compare them side-by-side, including images and descriptions.

Handheld VHF/UHF Transceiver
Dual-band 5W Handheld Transceiver

General

HAM bands 2m  70cm  2m  70cm 
Freq. stability ±5 ppm +14 °F to +122 °F (-10 °C to +50 °C) ?
Tuning steps 5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz

Receiver

RX-range 108-999 MHz (less cellular in the US) 144-146 / 430-440 MHz (FT-70DE)
144-148 / 430-450 MHz (FT-70DR)
Modulations AM   FM   W-FM   AM   FM   N-FM   DV  
Sensitivity 0.16 µV for 12dB SINAD (144-148MHz, N-FM)
0.18 µV for 12dB SINAD (430-450 MHz N-FM)
140-150 MHz: 0.2 µV (12 dB SINAD)
420-470 MHz: 0.2 µV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity 12 kHz/35 kHz (N-FM)
200 kHz/300 kHz (W-FM)
(±6dB/±60dB)
12 kHz (-6 dB), 35 kHz (-60 dB)
Filters ? ?
Receiver system N-FM, AM: Double-conversion W-FM: Triple Conversion AM/FM-radio: Single Conversion Double conversion superheterodyne
IF-freqs. 1st: 47.25 MHz (N-FM) [46.35 MHz Sub Band] / 45.8 MHz (W-FM)
2nd: 450 kHz (N-FM) / 10.7 MHz (W-FM) / 1 MHz (W-FM)
?
Image rejection ? ?
Audio output 200 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10% THD (@ 7.4 V DC) 700 mW @ 10% THD into 16 Ω

Transmitter

TX-range 144-148 / 430-440 MHz 108-580 MHz
Modulations FM   FM   N-FM   DV  
RF-output 1.5 / 5 W 0.2 / 2 / 5 W

Connections

Antenna SMA SMA
Impedance 50 Ω 50Ω
Other - -

Electrical

Power req. 7.4V DC (1100 mAh Lithium Ion pack) 3R6/AA dry cell case option. 7.4 V DC (1800 mAh Li-Ion battery)
Current RX 200 mA max ?
TX 1.9 A max ?

Physical

Manufactured Between 2008 and 201x Between 2017 and 201x in Japan
Dimensions 60 × 95 × 24.2 mm
(2.36 × 3.74 × 0.95 in)
60 × 98 × 33 mm
(2.36 × 3.86 × 1.30 in)
Weight 240 gr (8.5 oz) 255 gr (9.0 oz) inclusing antenna and SBR-24Li battery pack
Form factor Handheld Handheld

Other features

Memories 1267 channels in 24 bank(s) 1105 channels in 1 bank(s)
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features Alpha tags
Barometric sensor
GPS built-in
No bluetooth
Built-in packet modem 1200/9600bd with APRS support
CTCSS/DCS
Repeater shift: ±600 kHz (144 MHz) / ±1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (430 MHz)
Spectrum display
Twin RX.
Waterproof/submersible (IPX57)
Weather alert
C4FM "System Fusion"
CTCSS/PL
Mini USB port
IP54 dust/water protected
Accessories ? ?
MPN YAESU-VX-000008GR YAESU-FT-000070D