FT3D

Yaesu
FT3D

Specifications

Prices

Compact 144 and 430 MHz handheld transceiver for C4FM and FM. Two independent receivers, 0.3~5 Watts of RF power, 700 mW of high quality audio power. WIRES-X internet node operation, GPS, touch panel display. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2019.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT3D specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive (main)	0.5000 ~ 999.9950 MHz [1] [2]
Receive (sub)	108.0000 ~ 578.0000 MHz
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [3] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [4] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [3] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [4]
Mode
AM / FM / WFM / C4FM
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 8.333 [5] / 9 [6] / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM	3.0 uV typ (0.5~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) 1.5 uV typ (108~137 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM	0.35 uV typ (30~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.0 uV typ (54~88 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (137~140 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.16 uV (140~150 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (150~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.0 uV (174~222 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.5 uV (220~350 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (350~400 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.18 uV (400~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.5 uV (470~580 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 3.0 uV (580~800 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.5 uV (800~1000 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
WFM	1.5 uV typ (76~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD) [2]
C4FM	0.19 uV typ (144~148 MHz, 1% BER) 0.19 uV typ (430~450 MHz, 1% BER)
Selectivity
AM	12 KHz (-6dB) 35 KHz (-60dB)
FM	12 KHz (-6dB) 35 KHz (-60dB)
RF attenuator
~10 dB
Frequency stability
± 2.5 ppm max with temperature from -20°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	58.050 MHz (main band) 57.150 MHz (sub band) ? MHz [7]
2°	450 KHz

Transmitter

Output power
VHF	5 / 2.5 / 1 / 0.3W [8] 0.9 / 0.3W [9]
UHF	5 / 2.5 / 1 / 0.3W [8] 0.9 / 0.3W [9]
Spurious emission
at 0.9 / 2.5 / 5W	< -60 dB
at 0.3 / 1W	< -50 dB

Features

Memory
900 regular memories in banks 89 + 57 preset memories [10] 99 skip memories 50 pairs for programmed scan limits 11 home channels
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution 10-segments signal meter bar
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.2VDC SBR-14LI battery pack (nominal) 7.4VDC FNB-101LI battery pack (nominal) 5.5~8.4VDC Li-Ion battery pack 3.6~4.5VDC FBA-39 battery case 6~16VDC external (negative ground) 10.5~16VDC external for charging (negative ground)
Power consumption
120mA RX, single band receive on AM/FM 140mA RX, single band receive 170mA RX, dual band receive 86mA RX, single band, standby, saver Off 120mA RX, dual band, standby, saver Off 67mA RX, single band, standby, saver 0n "ratio 1:10" 67mA RX, dual band, standby, saver 0n "ratio 1:10" 0.9mA, auto power-off +18 mA (with GPS 0n) +6 mA (C4FM) 1.6A TX, 144MHz max power 1.9A TX, 430MHz max power
Audio power
700mW on 16Ω (internal speaker) 300mW on 8Ω (external speaker)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
62 (W) x 100 (H) x 32.5 (D) mm, without knob, antenna and belt clip (with SBR-14LI)
Weight
282g with antenna and SBR-14LI

Cellular blocked in the USA.
76-108 MHz FM Radio for FT3DR, 88-108 MHz FM Radio for FT3DE.
FT3DR.
FT3DE.
Only on VHF airband.
Only on AM broadcast band.
Direct conversion for AM/FM band.
With SBR-14LI 7.2V battery pack or external 13.8 VDC.
With FBA-39 4.5V, 3 x AA cell battery case.
VHF Worldwide channels and International marine radio channels.

FT3D description :

The Yaesu FT3D, or FT3DR in USA/Asia/Australia and FT3DE in Europe, is an C4FM / FM dual band digital transceiver with high operability. FT3D's high resolution 320 x 240 dot matrix full color TFT LCD display highlights the frequency of the operational band and also displays the Mode, Status and Function setting menu using the touch screen functions of the display for changing the mode, direct frequency entry and various settings from the function menu display. Frequently used functions have been assigned to dedicated keys at the bottom of the display enabling quick and easy access using one of the One-Touch button arrangement.

FT3D main features :

Compact and reliable 5 Watts of RF power output. 700 mW of high quality audio. Easy hand-free operation with built-in Bluetooth unit. Simultaneous C4FM/C4FM standby, supports simultaneous digital monitoring for both the A and B bands. Real dual band operation (V+VHF, V+UHF, U+UHF) with two indipendet receivers. Simultaneous AM/FM broadcast reception and 2-channel monitoring. Snapshot feature, transmit/receive image data. Excellent features of C4FM communication, sophisticated digital group ID operation, digital group monitor, FM / digital automatic mode select. Built-in high precision GPS. 1200/9600 bps APRS data communication. Gigh resolution band scope with fast display of up to 79 channels. Club channel activity monitor. Audio recording function, A-band / B-band or both and the transmit voice. Micro SD card slot. 2200 mAh high capacity Li-ion battery.

WIRES-X portable digital node. In Direct Operation the transceiver is uded only for internet communications without transmitting or receiving local on-air radio signals. In Access Point Operation the transceiver can be used to communicate on-air and relay nearby local C4FM rtx while simultaneously connected with the internet digital node stations.

Yaesu FT3D's WIRES-X advanced features

FT3D other features in short :

Large capacity 1256 CH memory and 24 memory banks.
Memory Alpha-Tag up to 16 characters.
Illuminated keyboard that will permit easy operation in dark or poor lighting.
Easy to use dual axis knob allows convenient volume control and dial operation.
Bulit-in CTCSS, DCS, EPCS (pager) function encode/decode enables selective-call features.
DTMF encode and DTMF memory.
ARS for automatic repeater shift.
Built-in on/off timer, automatic power-off (APO) and time-out timer (TOT).
Versatile scanning functions, NOAA weather alert (for serviced area).
GPS data output.
External DC input.
Password lock function.
Water protection IPX5 rating.

FT3D price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT3D sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 491.00 (378GBP)	2020-jan	Brand-new Comes with Yaesu SHC-34 soft case
USD 519.00	2020-jan	Brand-new

FT3D review

FPL

November-22 2022

I bought a used Yaesu FT-3D: excellent radio from the point of view of the control interface, but the battery life with the radio off is only a few days. I don't know if it is a defect of my rig or a characteristic of the model.

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