Yaesu FT-70DR firmware v1.11

Yaesu · Released Nov 8, 2017 · First seen Sep 6, 2026

Source: yaesu.com

v1.11 is the latest firmware for the Yaesu FT-70DR, released November 8, 2017.

In short — summary by updatemystuff.com

Adds WIRES-X connection capability and fixes a battery charging issue.

  • Enables WIRES-X node connections
  • DG-ID setting for WIRES-X added to Set Mode menu
  • Fixed battery charge error when charging fully discharged batteries

Written from Yaesu's release notes, which are printed in full below.

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What's in this update

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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