The Yaesu FT-70 Review. Win this Radio from K6UDA

[@K6UDA]

The winners of the radios were announced on the K6UDA Radio Facebook page. "And the winner is....... Richard Stacey KN4KCS for the FT70 & Bill Bacon WD5BSA for the RT-95. Thanks for playing everyone. I'm planning the next giveaway already. For the winners, PM or email me your address and I'll get your radios out to you.

[@EricFarrow]

The FT-70 is a fantastic HT easy to program and my new recommendation for new hams.

[@tommycheshire5508]

Heck, I have been out of radio since 1980. All my gear is so out of date. I have a Kenwood 430S. I watch you to determine how I am going to refit my station. I have missed all the digital revolution. Your reviews are such a blessing to help make me aware of what is out there. You said that this Yaesu is simple, but the one that you are considering is not. Simple is best for me at this point of my life. I purchased a G5RV and I hope to have it up soon and I will try to fire up my 450S and see if it still works. You have been inspirational to me and I so thank you. N4KBM.

[@todderbert]

Nice presentation. I own this radio, and I think it is great for the person who just got their Tech ticket.

[@K6UDA]

Thanks. Merry Christmas

[@todderbert]

Your welcome, Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

[@DaveWrightKB9MNM]

Hi Bob, KB9MNM here. Thanks for your videos. I'm working on getting my own YT channel going on amateur radio and hope to some day be up with you, Hosh, Jason and others. Happy New Year and hope you're feeling better!

[@HamRadio2]

You should try DMR through a repeater on a cbridge network. Noticable difference. But VW mode in Fusion does sound good too.

[@K6UDA]

Hard to use a DMR repeater when there’s none near you.

[@HamRadio2]

@@K6UDA True but the point remains. DMR sounds much better through a $2000 commercial grade repeater than it does through a $200 hotspot

[@napakapogi13]

Omg! Im late. This is an old video. Your doing great. How i love watching your videos!

[@K6UDA]

Thanks for watching

[@sethlavinder]

I am not new ham, been licensed 26 years now, my trouble is I have a very small income and can't afford to go buy Fusion radios anywhere near right now and I am the trustee of the local clubs license and they just bought themselves a new Fusion repeater. Leaving me with a dire need for a fusion rig. I have to be able to use the repeater to be control operator and monitor for proper use and operation.

[@BradSnyder1]

I'm looking to upgrade my handheld radio in a few months and this is one of the ones I was looking at. Thanks for your honest review Bob! 73

[@ChrisN8PEM]

Good morning Bob - great video and super helpful. I’ve got an ID51 and my son has a FT4. I love his FT4. I’m debating getting a FT65 but your video makes the FT70 compelling for sure.

[@MichaelWA1PJGMIKEKane]

I bought a FT70 from HRO Salem NH It came on Jun 3 I love mine its easy to program

[@Billybob-qq7dy]

Bob, another great video. Thank you. I just purchased a FT2DR and find it pretty easy to use. I hope you find the right person for those radios. Very nice of you to do that. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year if I don’t talk to you before then. Billy N5DEA

[@K6UDA]

Thanks & Merry Christmas to you.

[@bajar.m.6953]

Very nice review Bob. I just got one from HRO for $139 + tax. They have them on sale right now. Sorry I couldn’t participate in your FT-70 give away. I don’t do social media. Thank you Bob. KK6ZIK 73’s

[@joeframo3347]

Bob is great seeing you really good seeing you thank you for sharing this video I'm in the hospital with covid-19 tell Ray that I've been sick I have covid-19

[@K6UDA]

Oh shit man. Hope you’re doing better at this point. Take care my friend.

[@sonarmb]

Another great video young Bob.

[@enriquecruz9607]

May the Lord always bless you K6UDA!...He bless me giving me my vision back in one of my eyes and watching this video has just blessed me! Thank you and hoping to get one in the future! Life has been tough lately! Godbless! from NP4KB,

[@streetchicken5738]

New Ham here. After watching your shootout and this video (and way to many hours of research too), I just ordered the Yaesu FT70 and also the FT3D. Looks like I am heading towards Fusion/X-Wire arena. No experience yet on DSTAR, DMR or Fusion so off we goooooooooooo. Pick a lane, Head out.

[@K6UDA]

Welcome to the club

[@Nonvido]

I loved your digital and Analog test at 2:40. The digital almost sounds like better quality besides the tiny robotic tint to it lol. Makes me regret not keeping this radio. :(

[@w0qgsrichard250]

I bought one a few months back, but since the closest fusion repeater is over 40 miles away, I don't get to utilize it much. Also, I haven't had time to look, study and see how the "fusion" side works. With little to no "Fusion" systems around here, no ambition to really study up on how it works. I love my FT60, so I thought I would upgrade. Battery life in the 70 isn't as good so I got an extra battery for it. Guess I need to study up on how to set up Fusion (Wires X) on this wonderful little radio and try to use it more.

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

I have been looking at the FT-70

[@mdennen]

Got my general but no radio. Decided to go back to grad school but would love to start to play around when Im not doing classes.

[@cassier9482]

Excellent video. How did you get a battery level icon on your screen??? Such a useful thing to have.

[@KingLoopie1]

Love the Ed big daddy Roth poster on the back. Got a bunch of his stickers, t-shirts, etc! I have the radio and love it too!

[@K6UDA]

Thanks.

[@stephenburgess5109]

Love Yaesu equipment the audio has always been the big dicider with me if you cant hear the guy in QRN conditions what's the point in buying the thing I own a FT900at and a FT817 and the audio for this tiny rig is outstanding

[@rgp415]

Nice sounding radio....TY Bob

[@jhalscott]

I love the FT-70 overall. I just wish it had the GPS. I hate that it is the only one of my Yaesu Fusion radios that isn't able to report position in GM. For the price per performance though is really great. The DG-ID is very useful for us and all of my Fusion radios are set using it. I just wish that the 00 identifier was something you could exclude. Sometimes I want team communication, but not everyone being able to easily listen in.

[@rolandougalde1472]

I'll buy it, thanks your reviews are the best.

[@curtisyeschke8912]

Love the videos! I can’t get over the T-shirt...I live in the same area of Texas as the Ox Ranch. Small world. Can’t wait to learn more! 73! KI5GQY

[@K6UDA]

I love the Ox. Even got to visit the Med clinic in town when I about cut off the tip of my finger.

[@curtisyeschke8912]

K6UDA I haven't had a chance to visit the Ox but have been to the local ER for a knife slip myself.

[@TheBamaChad-W4CHD]

Great video. I've been really wanting one of those. I've always been conflicted about buying it versus the 3200dr. Both pretty close to the same price. I would probably go for the 70d because I have a thing for HTs. I sure hope I win it. It would make my year. Thanks for the videos and the giveaway

[@proudgorilla]

Man I really want to get into this. Just don't have the money but love learning. Thank you

[@carln6ckv8]

Bob Nice video - got my OpenSpot 2 set up - hope to hear you when you feel better

[@K6UDA]

Thanks my friend. I'm back on the air now.

[@slowturttle]

Wish I would’ve done a bit more research and got a radio like this instead of the beofeng but money is a bit tight maybe next Black Friday. I really like the idea of tones to keep in touch with friends. Great video

[@steadfast666]

I love also mine FT-70D - great small radio - 73 from HB9GNK from Switzerland

[@buukowski8159]

I found your channel last week and have been watching your videos to try and figure out witch handheld radio to buy. I’m brand spankin new to this and studying to take my license test. I don’t participate in Facebook or Snapchat and instagram, so I don’t qualify for your giveaway but I just wanted to let you know that I dig your videos and there giving me some great information.

[@joeframo3347]

Bob thank you for sharing this great video

[@criscross6591]

Don’t do Facebook or instagram! So I guess I’ll have to save my 💰 cash. Love you your work!

[@K6UDA]

Thanks.

[@JohnnyRigler]

Great little radio. The digital audio is extremely nice. Only ever experienced it once though as only 2 people around here have one. Also posted on the facebook post with my little story. 73s K3GVH

[@ryankc9oza118]

Another good video bob 👍

[@K6UDA]

Thanks & Merry Christmas

[@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595]

How’s the battery life on the FT70?

[@marquezphotos]

I had mines mars/cap mod'd and now it won't get into WIRES or do memory grouping.. any idea ? maybe its not related to the mod? idk?

[@ThatCleanMT]

Wait... if you have two of these you can talk to one another in digital (fusion) simplex? I was under the impression you had to have a fusion repeater in order to access anything fusion.

[@K6UDA]

Bingo my friend. No repeaters, WiresX nodes or internet required. Got a group of friends or family who want to communicate semi privately? There ya go.

[@ThatCleanMT]

K6UDA well that’s just great. That’ll learn me to read the manual! Thank you!

[@MickeyD2012]

I'm not going to bother entering the drawing because I refuse to use Instagram. I really could use a nice radio, though. It will be about 6 months before I can afford an HF radio. But I will get one, because that's what I want to do.

[@K6UDA]

Good thing I'm not giving away my K3, You might be tempted to sell out.

[@forgetyourlife]

The Original Gamer Me neither. Those social platforms take up a lot of radio time.

[@pinkpantherak74]

I’ve been hearing some pretty negative things about the battery life. What has your experience been?

[@patriotveteran9748]

I'm new to the hobby. But, Can't afford a radio. But, when I do get one. I think I'll start with one like in your jeep or the one you're giving away. Good video. W3CLC

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

Baofeng - $30 bucks!

[@michaelscoofield]

Is there crossband mode somehow for satellites please?

[@thenoticer9054]

Does it have a low power mode like baofengs?

[@K6UDA]

Yes.

[@briankuhn8997]

Great information !

[@georgestein7484]

Great video! Can you tell me how to change the openspot1 and openspot2 profiles with the FT70DR. Thanks so much.

[@K6UDA]

I gave my FT70 to a viewer and now I can't remember. But I think you can do it through DTMF

[@charlesschneider7079]

This sounds like a great little radio. Thanks for the radio review. 73 de N0SJU.

[@fernandoscrenci4874]

FT-60R !!!👍

[@richardoliver2340]

Was looking to get into Ham Radio. Saw this radio, twice the price of a Baofeung radio. Should I go with this brand. Someone let me know, please.

[@K6UDA]

Power is the big difference between a mobile radio and a hand held. Hand Held are typically 5 watts. Mobile radios are normally 50 watts. Thats a huge difference as you move away from urban repeaters.

[@Smobus]

Please, i need help ! Yaesu FT 70 or TYT MD 380? Thx for the help ^^

[@K6UDA]

For a general radio? FT70. If you want a DMR radio MD380

[@Smobus]

@@K6UDA ok thank you, my choice is yaesu FT 70

[@donpettinger8079]

:Looking to buy the FT-60R who do you recommend? Amazon 7 days out

[@mikegunthner7040]

Programming the FT 70 dr is harder for a left handed person to operate, my dexterity is not like it was ages ago..

[@vinnyb113]

Just got my ticket month and a half ago but I couldn't even afford to pay shipping on that would be nice

[@K6UDA]

Congratulations on the new ticket. Rules are posted on the facebook page.

[@davidgrant2725]

wheres the wife??? i havnt seen her on your videos in almost 9 months. lol non of my business but i also noticed your not wearing your wedding band anymore. Good video by the way

[@nevets68]

I need to get a better radio then my Baofeng. Heck anything is a better than the baofeng (including boxes, a potato, a leaf possibly.) ;) Thanks for the review.

[@Davidjb37721]

Thanks Merry Christmas thanks for the videos Ke4hpq

[@CT7ARQ]

Realy need a new radio. Hope i can enter to win. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@K6UDA]

Rules are posted on the facebook page.

[@JerryEricsson]

Wow I would love one of these, but Workers Comp just cut my "retirement" in half. Guess old cops don't count much now days. I can get by with my little cheap china Junker Bofeng that is banned in Boston and every where else I guess. Thanks for the great videos KE0JBL

[@jime386]

I remain an SWL er.... tho shortwave shrinks daily. I have to eavesdrop on Hams

[@polishpicl]

Who would the radio?????

[@K6UDA]

I announced it on the K6UDA Facebook page.

[@Totallynoteatingyourfood]

Again I would enter but what if u dont have an instagram!?i cam mark 2 out of 3!

[@K6UDA]

Go ahead and enter on the facebook page. I mean, what the hell. I'm making the rules.

[@jamieb9556]

Yea sounds bout good as p25 wide band

[@napakapogi13]

Cant afford to buy that radio. Im only good with the baofeng radios. Please ill be more thanglad to have one ft 70 dr. Thankyou somuch!

[@Dennyg73]

Wait! I'll bet if you look under the battery, in the fine print, that FT-70DR has my name on it ...

[@K6UDA]

Wait!! I forgot my glasses. I can't see a thing.

[@MrBdjoker2000]

KE0NJB, love to win the 95, had my ticket for about a year. Still wanting to get my first radio. Love your videos.

[@lawrencemayfield9669]

FT 2d is more than 200 ft 70 is guess where I have to go

[@theend5304]

And it costs twice

[@jime386]

Dude... on the offchance my name is picked... give it to the next guy. he/she needs it more than me.... and 88 to ya

[@mandaliar]

Almost the same as my callsign 9m2UDA

[@kd2rdhlarry571]

My girl and I are taking our Tech test on 12/17, sure could use a couple radios. Unfortunately Facebook is a dangerous and evil entity. I will not be able to enter your giveaway. Please keep making videos that show newer hams how to be successful in the hobby.

[@K6UDA]

Thanks.

[@robertc7682]

Nice Job !

[@rohnkd4hct260]

its a good radio. KD4HCT Been a Ham for 26 years

[@forgetyourlife]

had it, sold it. That volume adjustment is terrible. Nobody uses Voice Wide anyway.

[@MilenBourilkov]

VW sounds better than DN, but there must be something wrong with your hearing if you think it sounds as good as FM analog.

[@K6UDA]

Ok. You got me there.

[@pataimers5288]

73 n9soc have no fusion radio's

[@nikosntzanis8771]

Can anyone verify that even the radio is off the battery is dropping down

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

I'd like a free radio!!

[@michaelscoofield]

I like your Jeep beast as same as the nature behind you on vids!

[@TK-Radio-Adventures]

@K6UDA I agree with you on the ft-70. Love mine, got better when I found out that it does wires. The ft-2d is a neat radio. I like the touch screen on the ht. Ya it's a little high priced but with a zumspot or any hotspot it makes a great radio especially when using wires x.

[@jime386]

can't listen to 2 meter tho

[@johnstevens2588]

I would love to have this radio...John AB9JS

[@K6UDA]

Cool. The rules are posted on the facebook page.

[@michaelscoofield]

no FB no Instagram = no giveaway for me ;)

[@jime386]

once upon a time... lomg ago, I had a Yaesu receiver... friggin' awesome radio. it was stolen

[@K6UDA]

I hate thieves.

[@jime386]

@@K6UDA all I can say is... I hope the thief appreciated it. But I doubt it. It was probably hocked for the price of some dope That I don't do

[@KY4TRK]

responded on FB Page. thx

[@nigelgriffin7016]

that me lol m6ltv 73s

[@roostersofer5759]

I have one to. just got my tech. all I know is how to put in the battery and turn it on. that's it. why can't they make a ham radio as simple as a walkie talkie? you are wrong , it is not simple to use. you need to go to 4 years of training to use it. to much technology, to much crap to know.

[@Chasing_The_Dream]

Trade a coin for the radio? Lol. KB3LZV

[@K6UDA]

What Coin? I may have another spare radio here.

[@gurudattapanda]

I need this.. give me one... VU3GDP