FT5DR / FT5DE

Dual LED; independent LED indicators for A-band (Left) and B-band (Right) present the status and communication mode of each band at a glance. Large, Easy-to-Read Frequency display; the high-resolution display highlights the frequency of the operational band. The color of the operating band frequency can be selected from White, Blue or Red. Three Touch Panel Keys; "Memory frequency contents to VFO transfer", "TX mode select", and "Communication mode select" are performed using the touch panel operating keys.

Yaesu FT-5D intuitive and smooth operation provided by the touch panel display

FT5D touch & go operation :

By pressing and holding the "PMG" key, the frequency of the current display is registered into PMG (Primary Memory Group Activity Monitor) regardless of VFO or memory channel. After registration, simply press the "PMG" key to instantly recall that frequency. If multiple frequencies are registered, pressing the "PMG" key will display the receive status of the registered frequencies in a bar graph (activity monitor). Touch-and-Go operation allows instant recall of the operating channel by simply touching the displayed bar. The activity monitor displays up to 5 available channels. It is very comfortable to register channels of frequently used frequencies. It is easy to add or remove the channel from a group by simply pressing and holding this key.

Yaesu FT-5D PMG (left) and CAM (right) memory features

In addition to the PMG, the CAM (Channel Activity Monitor) function is very convenient to monitor the activity on a fixed channel. To use CAM, select the CAM group to be registered for each memory channel. After that, when CAM is called on the menu screen, the status of each channel is displayed on the bar graph similar to the PMG activity monitor. It is a Touch-and-Go operation that moves to the target channel by touching the displayed bar. Up to 10 groups and up to 5 channels per group can be registered.

FT5D 1 Watt audio :

Although engineered into a compact body, the Yaesu transceiver achieves loud 1 Watt audio output. The circuit has also been tuned for quality audio to provide excellent communications in outdoor or noisy environments.

FT5D real dual band operation :

Two independent receiver circuits provide true dual-band operation, regardless of whether in the same band or in different bands (V+V / U+U / V+U / U+V). Equipped with large independent LED indicators for A band and B band, it is possible to view the current receiver status and communication mode for each band at a glance. C4FM/C4FM simultaneous monitoring; the transceiver supports simultaneous C4FM monitoring of both A-band and B-band, to fully enjoy digital communications.

FT5D band scope :

Band Scope function displays up to 79 channels, in high-speed real time, centered on the current VFO frequency. The number of channels displayed can be selected from 79/39/19 channels. The center frequency can be tuned by turning the dial knob, or moving the frequency by touching a displayed channel bar.

Yaesu FT-5D Bandscope (left) and AM/FM reception (right) features

AM or FM radio stations can be received while also monitoring two frequency channels. Independent receivers allow listening to an broadcast station while also monitoring two different bands ("A-band" and "B-band") at the same time.

FT5D high precision GPS receiver :

The Yaesu transceiver comes standard with a high-sensitivity 66 channel GPS receiver, located at the top of the unit. In C4FM digital mode, the position and direction of the partner stations can be displayed in real time. It also supports various navigation, location and GPS log functions.

Yaesu FT-5D High Precision GPS Receiver

FT5D APRS data communication :

Communicate the location information between your own station and other stations, and view the positional relationship of the other stations on the compass display. Also, your 1200/9600 bps APRS movement trajectory can be confirmed on the internet websites.

Yaesu FT-5D APRS location information

FT5D snapshot feature :

Snapshots may be taken with a connected camera microphone MH-85A11U (optional Mic). The captured images are displayed with full color, and can be sent to other C4FM digital transceivers. Images are stored on the microSD card, so they can be viewed and edited later on a PC. The date, time, and location are stored in the image data, making it possible, using the backtrack function, to navigating to the location where the photo was taken.

Yaesu FT-5D Snapshot Feature

FT5D controls and connections :

Yaesu FT-5D Controls and Connections

When the included antenna and battery pack are installed and the MIC/SP jack, DATA terminal, micro SD card slot and EXT DC IN jack are securely covered with rubber caps, the FT5DR/DE meets the waterproofing performance conforming to IPX7.

FT5DR / FT5DE price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT-5D 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 429.95	2023-mar	Brand-new
USD 479.95	2021-oct	Brand-new Includes SHB-26 Quick Release Holster and Belt Clip