Yaesu FT5DR

Yaesu FT5DR firmware

Yaesu · FT5DR · FT5DR · Handheld

Latest firmware for the Yaesu FT5DR is v1.21 (November 1, 2025).

Specifications

FT5DR specifications

Type
Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver
Frequency range
USA and Australia / TX: 144-148 / 430-450 MHz / RX: 0.5-1000 MHz (Cellular blocked in the US)
Modes
TX: FM / NFM / DV (Fusion/C4FM) / RX: AM / FM / NFM / WFM / DV (Fusion/C4FM)
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General

Mode
TX: FM / NFM / DV (Fusion/C4FM) RX: AM / FM / NFM / WFM / DV (Fusion/C4FM)
Type
Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver
Weight
282 g (9.95 oz), with SBR-14Li and antenna
Power supply
3.6-7.4 VDC (Depending on battery pack) or 4-16 VDC external
Tuning steps
5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 KHz
Other features
CTCSS/PL with tone scan. DCS. DTMF. AMS. Audio recorder. Micro-SD card slot. Bluetooth. APRS (1200/9600bd). Built-in GPS. Band scope. VOX. Wires-X. Voltmeter. Attenuator (10 dB). IPX7 water proof. Clock and timer. Twin RX (Even dual DV!)
Frequency range
USA and Australia TX: 144-148 / 430-450 MHz RX: 0.5-1000 MHz (Cellular blocked in the US)
Dimensions (W*H*D)
65*100*34 mm (2.44*3.94*1.34"), with SBR-14Li
Frequency stability
±2.5 ppm @ -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F)
Repeater shift / offset
±0 to 150 MHz in 50 KHz steps
Channels / memory management
900 memories in up to 24 banks 50 sets of PMS channels 156 preset channels (WX/Marine/BC) Alpha tags up to 16 characters Priority function Non-volatile EEPROM storage
Antenna impedance / connector
50 ohm / SMA
Current drain / power consumption
RX: 74-200 mA (Mono band) - 74-240 mA (Dual band) TX: Max 1.9 A

Miscellaneous

Manufactured
2021-202x

Receiver Section

Selectivity
AM/FM: 12 KHz (-6 dB) 35 KHz (-60 dB)
Sensitivity
AM (10 dB S/N) 0.52-30 MHz: 3 uV 108-137 MHz: 1.5 uV FM (12 dB SINAD) 30-54 MHz: 0.35 uV 54-76 MHz: 1 uV 137-140 MHz: 0.2 uV 140-150 MHz: 0.16 uV 150-174 MHz: 0.2 uV 174-222 MHz: 1 uV 222-350 MHz: 0.5 uV 350-400 MHz: 0.2 uV 400-470 MHz: 0.18 uV 470-580 MHz: 1.5 uV 580-800 MHz: 3 uV 800-1000 MHz: 1.5 uV WFM (12 dB SINAD) 76-108 MHz: 1.5 uV DV/C4FM (BER 1%) 2 m/70 cm: 0.19 uV
Receiver system
Direct conversion (AM/WFM) Double conversion superheterodyne (FM/NFM) 1st IF: 58.05 MHz (A-band) - 57.15 MHz (B-band) 2nd IF: 450 KHz
AF output power / speaker
1 W at 10% distortion / 8 ohm

Transmitter Section

RF output power
HighLow 3Low 2Low 1 2 m:5 W2.5 W1 W300 mW 70 cm:5 W2.5 W1 W300 mW NB! Output power above is with Li-Ion battery or external DC. With FBA-39 dry cell battery tray, the output power is below 1 W.
Modulation system
FM: Variable reactance DV/Fusion: 4FSK/C4FM
Spurious emissions
Better than -60 dB @ Hi and Low 3 output power
Microphone input level
? mV
Max FM deviation (Factory set)
FM: ±5 KHz NFM: ±2.5 KHz
Microphone impedance / connector
? ohm / ?-pin

Changelog

FT5DR firmware changelog

  1. v1.21 first tracked Extended APRS model detection to support additional radio models.

Firmware history

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

  1. Version 1.21 Latest Released Nov 1, 2025 First seen Sep 6, 2026

    Extended APRS model detection to support additional radio models. — summary by updatemystuff.com

    Source: yaesu.com

    Show release notes

    FT5DR/FT5DE Firmware Update Information Refer to the Firmware Update Instruction Manual in each ZIP file. The latest versions are listed below with the release dates.

    • MAIN Firmware Version 1.21 (11/17/25)
    • SUB Firmware Version 1.10 (11/17/25) Currently we have two different destination versions of the FT5DR/FT5DE: USA (DST: USA/AUS), EXP (DST: EU/EXP).
    • The firmware version for Japan is different from USA/AUS and EXP versions. Please check the latest firmware of the Japanese version on the Japan WEB site: http://www.yaesu.com/jp/amateur_index/product/ft5d/firmware.html Please open the Update Instruction Manual FT5DR/DE MAIN/SUB Update Instruction Manual (2409-E) and review the information ​before starting the update firmware.

    Download the zip file “FT5D_USA_MAIN_Ver1.21_SUB_Ver1.10_Firmware_Update_2025_11.zip” or “FT5D_EXP_MAIN_Ver1.21_SUB_Ver1.10_Firmware_Update_2025_11.zip” for EXP destination versions from YAESU website files section: https://www.yaesu.com/product- detail.aspx?

    Model=FT5DR&CatName=VHF/UHF%20Handhelds USA Version Package: FT5D_USA_MAIN_Ver1.21_SUB_Ver1.10_Firmware_Update_2025_11.zip

    • MAIN(USA) Ver 1.21: [Folder] FT5D_MAIN_ver121(USA)
    • SUB(ENG) Ver 1.10: [Folder] FT5D_SUB_ver110(ENG)
    • FT5DR_DE_MAIN_SUB_Firmware_Ver_Up_Manual_ENG_2409 -E.pdf Important:

    To update the SUB CPU, a USB driver is required separately from the Main CPU. EXP Version Package: FT5D_EXP_MAIN_Ver1.21_SUB_Ver1.10_Firmware_Update_2025_11.zip

    • MAIN(EXP) Ver 1.21: [Folder] FT5D_MAIN_ver121(EXP)
    • SUB(ENG) Ver 1.10: [Folder] FT5D_SUB_ver110(ENG)
    • FT5DR_DE_MAIN_SUB_Firmware_Ver_Up_Manual_ENG_2409 -E.pdf

    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. Updates: MAIN Version 1.21 / SUB Version 1.10 (for web release) (November 2025)

    • Added FTM-510D/FTM-310D/FTX-1 to APRS model detection.

    If ​you already have Main v1.21 / SUB Ver 1.10 firmware versions, it is not necessary to update the FT5DR/FT5DE again.

    We hope this new firmware will increase your enjoyment of the FT5DR/FT5DE.

    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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