Yaesu FT-70DR

Yaesu FT-70DR firmware

Yaesu · FT-70DR · FT-70DR · HF transceiver

Latest firmware for the Yaesu FT-70DR is v1.11 (November 8, 2017).

Specifications

FT-70DR specifications

Type
Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver
Frequency range
USA / TX: 144-148 / 430-450 MHz / RX: 108-580 MHz
Modes
TX: FM / NFM / DV (C4FM "System Fusion") / RX: AM / FM / NFM / DV (C4FM "System Fusion")
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General

Mode
TX: FM / NFM / DV (C4FM "System Fusion") RX: AM / FM / NFM / DV (C4FM "System Fusion")
Type
Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver
Weight
255 g (8.99 oz), with SBR-24LI battery and antenna
Power supply
7.4 VDC (1800 mAh Li-Ion battery) or 11-16 VDC external
Tuning steps
5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 KHz
Other features
CTCSS/PL. Mini USB port. IP54 dust/water protected.
Frequency range
USA TX: 144-148 / 430-450 MHz RX: 108-580 MHz
Dimensions (W*H*D)
60*98*33 mm (2.36*3.86*1.3")
Frequency stability
±2.5 ppm @ -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F)
Repeater shift / offset
± 0 to 150 MHz in selected step size
Channels / memory management
900 regular 90 skip 6 home 50 PMS pairs Non-volatile EEPROM storage
Antenna impedance / connector
50 ohm / SMA
Current drain / power consumption
RX: 70-180 mA TX: Max 1.9 A

Miscellaneous

Manufactured
Japan, 2017-202x

Receiver Section

Sensitivity
AM (10 dB S/N) 108-137 MHz: 1.5 uV FM (12 dB SINAD) 137-174 MHz: 0.16 uV 174-222 MHz: 1 uV 300-350 MHz: 0.5 uV 350-400 MHz: 0.2 uV 400-470 MHz: 0.18 uV 470-580 MHz: 0.35 uV DV/C4FM (BER 1%) 144-148 MHz: 0.19 uV 430-450 MHz: 0.19 uV
Receiver system
Double conversion superheterodyne 1st IF: 47.25 MHz 2nd IF: 450 KHz
AF output power / speaker
700 mW at 10% distortion / 16 ohm

Transmitter Section

RF output power
HighMidLow 2 m:5 W2 W500 mW 70 cm:5 W2 W500 mW
Modulation system
FM: Variable reactance Fusion: 4FSK/C4FM
Spurious emissions
Better than -60 dB
Microphone input level
? mV
Max FM deviation (Factory set)
FM: ±5 KHz NFM: ±2.5 KHz
Microphone impedance / connector
2 Kohm / ?-pin

Changelog

FT-70DR firmware changelog

  1. v1.11 first tracked Adds WIRES-X connection capability and fixes a battery charging issue.

Firmware history

All versions below were published by Yaesu on yaesu.com. Third-party and modified firmware is never listed.

  1. Version 1.11 Latest Released Nov 8, 2017 First seen Sep 6, 2026

    Adds WIRES-X connection capability and fixes a battery charging issue. — summary by updatemystuff.com

    Source: yaesu.com

    Show release notes

    11/08/17 (Rev 1) FT-70DR/FT-70DE Firmware Update Information Refer to the Firmware Update Instr​uction Manual in each ZIP file.

    The latest versions are listed below with the release dates.  MAIN Firmware Version 1. 11 (11/08/17) Currently we have two different destination versions of the FT-70DR/FT-70DE: USA (DST: USA/ AUS), EXP (DST: EU/EXP/CHN).

    • The firmware version for Japan is different from USA, AUS, EXP version. Please check the latest firmware of the Japanese version on the Japan WEB site: http://www.yaesu.com/jp/amateur_index/index.html.

    Please open the Update Instruction Manual and review the information before starting the update firmware.

    To download the zip file “ FT-70D_ver111(USA) ” for USA or the zip file “ FT- 70D_ver111(EXP)” for EXP” destination versions from YAESU website files section: http://yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=111&encProdID=7CDB93B0 2164B1FB036530FBD7D37F1A&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0.

    CAUTION

    • Please be sure to confirm the model and the version of your transceiver before starting the update.
    • Writing incorrect firmware to the transceiver may cause abnormal operation or failure.
    • FT-70DR/FT-70DE MAIN Ver. 1.11
    • The WIRES-X connection function is added.
    • Added the DG-ID setting for the WIRES -X node station connection to the set mode menu (Set Mode: 63: W-DGID).
    • Corrected a rare case incomplete charge, and error indication, when charging a completely discharged battery.

    If you already have Main Ver.

    V1.11 firmware versions, it is not necess ary to update the FT- 70DR/FT-70DE again.

    We h​ope this new firmware will increase your enjoyment of the FT-70DR/FT-70DE.

    Thank you for choosing Yaesu radios.

    If you have any problems or questions please contact Yaesu Amateur Tech Support [email protected] .

    Yaesu USA | 6125 Phyllis Drive | Cypress, CA 90630 | 714.827-7600 | FAX: 714.827-8100 http://www.yaesu.com

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