FT70D can now use WIRES-X and control rooms etc as of todays firmware update and new released updated manual
One of the best features about the FT-60 was the ability to run full power from a AA-battery pack. I wonder if this has the same ability. Also does this use batteries,chargers,etc that are compatible with existing radios are does this have all unique accessories again like they always try to force people to re-buy everything for every new model?
I’ve had mine now for a week and like it, the battery on the other hand is horrendous. Just today I was programming it and transmitted about a dozen times, I was on it for about 4 hours and the battery light started flashing!! Completely unacceptable. I wrote to Yaesu finally and will wait to see what they say.
I have a two month old unit, has the following problems...2W output all settings (on a good day), doesn't charge properly (original or new test battery). Problems stay the same when hooked to 12v power supply. Prob. that way since NIB as it was only used a couple times before I noticed this. 73
I've heard a fair number of complaints about the battery. Is there a larger Yeasu battery available? I don't particularly mind if the radio is a bit bigger, but poor battery life is a deal killer.
Hahahaha what a crapy ricebox. Hell with you if you are going to buy it. For sure the best front-end ever with stable f/w, excellent immunity and other rf performance...
Just thinking about... - why need the bandscope on handy? - why need to have receiver HF band coverage is AM only and crapy performance? - why should have radio where can loose battery pack easily? (poor mechanical design)
