Differences FT3D vs FT5D

So far, there are a few differences that will surprise you when you take a look at what Yaesu has done with discontinuing the FT3D and now replacing it with the FT5D. For most, the enhancements will be welcomed.
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[@timothybailey156]

I have always enjoyed your videos. They are extremely helpful to those of us who have not been hams for a long time. I appreciate the way you inform and educate us without assuming that everyone in your audience knows all they tech-talk that's out there. This video in particular has helped me decide to purchase the FT5D. Thanks you for what you do!

[@frankwc0o]

Thank you for the kind words. I hope everything goes well with your FT5D. Good luck. -73

[@jaybarr3307]

Ditto!

[@kungfucommando1642]

Love my FT3DR. But when I saw the FT5DR I was very excited. It was short lived. Yaesu wasted the opportunity to give it full duplex capability. I was hoping they had, so I could use it for sat operations. If they had, I’d have bought one in a New York minute. As it is, there isn’t enough difference to justify replacing my FT3DR.

[@G3PWP]

Great review I have the FT3 like most people I’m not impressed with the speaker but when you plug a Yaesu speaker mic in there is a good improvement. Don’t like the orange button on the ft5

[@joseantoniovallejo3816]

Great review. Thanks for your time. 73 from Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸

[@frankwc0o]

Gracias. -73

[@jaybarr3307]

Been debating the 5D for it's features and newness vs the 3D for its features and the lower cost. This video helped me land on the 5D. When we're down to worrying about the COLOR of a clip or a button, we're probably out of legitimate complaints. Great review. Enjoyed your narration style.

[@frankwc0o]

It's was crazy how many hams were worried about that button. But, I think it's just a great talking point. The important part is, do you like how it sounds and does it do what you need. I'm liking the 5D, I think I make a good choice.

[@theend5304]

@@frankwc0o I should have put a SwissChamp next to it.

[@filippetersen1304]

What made you decide in favour of the 5d?

[@MojaveNarrows]

Nice job, thanks!

[@zero95teen]

Love my ft3d, went to ID52a instead. 😉

[@WJ6FRadio]

Outstanding video! Great job showing the differences. I am waiting on one to be delivered from the Sacramento store since Anaheim is out of stock. Looking forward to more FT5 videos.

[@frankwc0o]

Much obliged. I hope you have fun with the radio as I have so far. -73

[@rayburke5235]

R e U John 2 R

[@rickblankwb3bsa13]

Test out the SD Card slot. A video of the comparison of the SD Card slot would be interesting.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Very good

[@frankwc0o]

Thank you DHRD-M. Have a great day. -73

[@enrique861]

Nice video. I want ask you when I try use PTT appear ERROR code in bottom of screen. Thanks

[@frankwc0o]

Most likely you are off frequency that you are allowed to transmit.

[@OneManSmoke]

i can deal with the orange and red buttons but the clip holster is lame ....what are we doing showing up bright so deer hunters can spot us.

[@frankwc0o]

I saw an interview which brought that up, where the color is too distracting. Yaesu was saying that if you drop it in a bush, you will be able to find it.

[@craigduncan8121]

A question on the screen type and durability. What screen type has this radio got? Is it resistive touch or surface capacative glass similar to a mobile phone?

[@frankwc0o]

The glass response like a phone. The ft2d is the one that doesn’t. I would go to a store and touch the screen to make sure it’s to ur standards.

[@craigduncan8121]

@@frankwc0o Thanks for replying frank. Is the screen actually solid glass though or a membrane type similar to the screen on an Icom 7300? Unfortunately there are no radio shops close to where I live :(

[@frankwc0o]

@@craigduncan8121 That's a good question. I couldn't tell you, but they feel and sound the same type of material. I would ask others if they know any better. Maybe in the manual it says what type of glass it is. I can say both respond very well when touched.

[@craigduncan8121]

@@frankwc0o Thanks for the reply Frank. It looks a nice radio. If it's a capacative glass type screen I would be interested in one. I prefer that type of screen to the resistive type. Anyway cheers again for the reply Frank, all the best from Scotland.

[@josevictorec]

Thickness difference is how much? Do you carry a micrometer to check that? Just asking. By the way the buttons don't only light up at night !

[@brucekempf4648]

My FT3DR has been dead on SW. Can this radio pick up a strong SW signal?

[@frankwc0o]

Not with a VHF antenna. I don't listen to SW, but with my EFHW, I can hear some AM stations. For that is all you can hear with the radio.

[@gpease3]

Do these radios use the same batteries as the ft2dr?

[@frankwc0o]

I can answer that one. I’m sure you search for the answer.

[@filippetersen1304]

I am not a english native, so I need to ask: Let`s say I could get a 3d significantly cheaper than the 5d (difference about 120 EUR) and I`d be happy with the functions and haptic. Do I understand you right that the 5d does not offer features that I would miss on the 3d if I used it for basic operations incl. C4FM? I love the touch screen, thats basically the reason why I would prefer an 3d or 5d over an FT70. But I am not sure if the 5d is worth the extra money for me as "casual" user. All the best, 73s!

[@FrankRomerophoto]

I never used c4fm on any of these radios. But, are you missing out , not really. The 5d is louder and color. It die have some buttons in different layout. For me, if you can save money on a 3d - consider it. Keep watching KZbin video and make a choice. Good luck. -73

[@filippetersen1304]

@@FrankRomerophoto Frank, thank you for your quick reply!

[@bruceblosser2040]

USB is a max of 5.1 volts, so unless they added a buck-burst chip, it could not properly charge the Lithium-Ion batteries!

[@djand77]

Not true for the last couple of years. USB C Power Delivery (PD) can go to 19vdc. My simple car charger can supply 18W (9vdc @ 2A) via USB C PD. I would love to have the option of charging and powering my HT this way.

[@cognetic]

Frank. The video volume is too low for car drives. Wish you would "pump up the volume".."pump up the volume".. "dance dance". 😜

[@frankwc0o]

Actually, I did a video where I test the audio in the car. I'll be posting that video soon. Good luck. -73

[@cognetic]

@@frankwc0o KZbin "Video Volume". Not Yaesu HT volume. 😜

[@TheJcGlobal]

Make a shortwave test on FT5. Thanks

[@12vibaba]

just have the mod done when you buy it.

[@TheEnd-op2bv]

Кто лучше?

[@theend5304]

Конечно, ft5dr и swisschamp

[@ToppKatt7]

Talk faster and louder.

[@frankwc0o]

Then it would be a 3 min video. Too bad YT doesn't have that 10X faster viewing.

[@ToppKatt7]

Waited for this to drag out for an audio comparison that didn’t come. Terribly low audio on the video.

[@frankwc0o]

@@ToppKatt7 I know, it's horrible when you watch a video and they drag on and on about nothing... I'm sure, this video doesn't do that - for example, I don't talk about the Bezel for 20 min and then talk about the screen for another 10 min. As for the audio, the audio is fine. The issue is the speaker - GOD gave me a soft voice. I checked my annoying voice and moved the volume slider, and I was able to listen to this long conversation that I had with my audience. Have a great day Barry M.

[@kungfucommando1642]

@@frankwc0o Frank, don’t change a thing. You are my favorite reviewer on you tube. I very much enjoy your relaxed pace, and easy to follow descriptions. I don’t have to rewind the video here and there to understand what you said. Keep up the excellent work.

[@frankwc0o]

@@kungfucommando1642 That is very nice of you to say Kungfu Commando. Have a great day today.