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1. Fantastic Radio

   Posted by Steve KC8IDM on 10th Feb 2021

   This is a fantastic radio it gives me more options. This way I don't have to carry more than one radio when I'm out and about. It has a great front end in it I get very few stray RF bursts. I live in an area that has a lot of businesses. It even rejects the little bit of RF my coradical stimulator puts out when it is close to it.

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2. FT-70 is the new FT-60

   Posted by Rob W4ZNG on 25th Dec 2020

   Pretty much everything good about the FT-60, but now with Fusion digital mode and improved battery technology. It's a little lighter than the FT-60, maybe not *quite* as bulletproof, but plenty tough. Easy to program by hand too. Good price, and as always, good dealing with MTC.

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3. GOOD PERFORMANCE - GOOD VALUE

   Posted by Unknown on 7th Nov 2020

   THE GOOD NEWS IT IS A GOOD SOLID SMALL DUAL BAND 5 WATT DIGITAL HAND HELD.
   THE NOT SO GOOD VOLUME CONTROL DIFFICULT TO TO USE
   DISPLAY SMALL HARD TO READ FOR WE SENIOR CITIZENS

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4. Great handie

   Posted by Bryan Puckett on 13th Oct 2020

   My frist real use of digital out over air I'll have to say that is a lot better than analog have used digital over pistar but this is better not so mechancal sounding,got price on the ft-70dr.

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5. Fusion in a budget handheld.

   Posted by Rob W4ZNG on 4th Jul 2020

   Pro:Fusion digital mode at a low price. Easy to hand-program. Well-labeled keypad & controls. Li battery is a big improvement over older NiMH tech -- no memory effects, so top off the charge whenever heading out. Typical Yaesu made-in-Japan quality.
   
   Con: Weird "pop the battery in, pop the battery out, now do the hokey-pokey and turn it all about" computer programming sequence, never could get that to work. But hand programming works great. No AA battery tray available.
   
   Every bit as easy to use and field-worthy as the old FT-60, but now with Fusion and a Li battery. It's a little lighter too, 0.6 vs 0.8 lb. It uses some juice when powered down, so pop the battery out (easy) between sessions. If you even have an inkling that you might ever want Fusion, this is the way to go in an affordable hand-held.

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6. Incredible radio for money

   Posted by Unknown on 25th Jan 2020

   When I started in ham radio in the 90s you paid a lot more for a radio that did a lot less. Amazing how capable these radios are. Some people complain about battery life but I’ve been very pleased. Sound is good, it is much more simple to operate than my old VX6R, digital with a hotspot is really fun.
   
   In fairness, I bought it for my 9 year old girl for passing her Tech exam, but I’m having as much fun with it as she is. I probably should’ve bought two.

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7. FT-70DR Purchase

   Posted by Unknown on 18th Dec 2019

   I really like the fit and feel of this HT. I have a TH-D74A for D-STAR and now a FT-70DR for Fusion. I can now go to ham heaven (with my radios). Good radios and good service from MTC and my ol' buddy Richard.

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8. Great price, even better service!

   Posted by Milton N5TDX on 1st Nov 2019

   My first System Fusion radio. Very pleased so far. Great service, as always from MTC. Thanks folks.

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9. Enjoyable C4FM/Fusion Capable Handheld

   Posted by Bruce on 30th Jan 2019

   I have been enjoying the use of and learning experience of the Yaesu FT-70DR handheld. Both the Fusion and the FM experience has been great. Sidenote - Learning the Fusion system has been easier than learning the D-Star system.

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10. FT-70DR

    Posted by Rick on 16th Dec 2018

    The radio works very well on both FM and C4FM. The menu system can be very confusing and incomplete in parts. Once you figure out the menus, it's a great little radio...but with a very small battery.

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