Operation Manual

1FT-70DR/FT-70DE Operating Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Yaesu product.
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The FT-70DR/FT-70DE is a handheld transceiver for operation in the 144 MHz
and 430 MHz Amateur radio bands. It is compatible with the Analog FM and C4FM
modes.
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The FT-70DR/FT-70DE is rugged and compact
(
W60 × H98 × D33 mm
(
2.36″ × 3.86″
× 1.30″
))
providing splash, water, and dust resistant features conforming to IP54 for
mobile and field operation.
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The AMS
(
Automatic Mode Select
)
feature automatically selects the analog FM and
C4FM digital modes, according to the signal of the other station.
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With the GD-ID
(
Digital Group ID
)
feature
(
19
)
, the Group Monitor
(
GM
)
feature
enables automatically locating, and communicating with other stations that have the
same DG-ID number within contact range, by utilizing a matching group ID number
from 00 to 99.
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The Digital Personal ID
(
DP-ID
)
feature may communicate only by the transceivers
registered the individual ID information that is different for each transceiver included
in the transmission radio wave of C4FM digital communication.
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Compatible with analog FM mode and C4FM digital modes................................................
16
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Equipped with AMS
(
Automatic Mode Select
)
Feature ....................................................... 16
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The DG-ID function automatically checks to find if there are any stations with
the GM function in operation on the same frequency within communication range
.................. 19
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The DP-ID feature may recall/standby only the other stations that are set with
the C4FM Digital transceiver specific number.
....................................................................... 34
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High-brightness LED for easy viewing of the MODE/STATUS indicator ...............................
4
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Supports Yaesu WIRES-X Internet linking, enabling communication with
remote partners via the Internet ..........................................................................................
30
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Dustproof and water-splash-resistant design, equivalent to IPX54, which protects
the transceiver from dust and splashes
................................................................................. 10
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Wide-band reception over the range of 108.000 MHz to 579.995 MHz ..............................
15
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A wide variety of scan features ........................................................................................... 27
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A variety of individual selective calling functions; such as tone squelch
(
CTCSS
)
and DCS functions .... 34
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Large-capacity 999 memory channels ................................................................................ 24
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6 home channels and 50 pairs of PMS memory channels ........................................ 26, 29
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Create mnemonic tags for memory channels and Home channel ...................................... 26
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Connecting to an external power supply ................................................................................ 4
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Automatic power off
(
APO
)
feature turns the transceiver OFF after a preset time period ...... 35
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Data terminal
(
Mini USB
)
for connection to a PC and firmware updates ............................... 4
We urge you to read this manual in its entirety, and also the Advance Manual
(
available for down-
load on the Yaesu website
)
, to gain a full understanding of the amazing capability of the exciting new
FT-70DR/FT-70DE Transceiver.