I have heard from numerous sources the FT3DR is popular with EMCOMM and S&R groups. My suggestion to Yaesu would be give the option in GPS setup to show coordinates using UTM versus LAT/LON. More precise locations with UTM.

very well done - articulate and well organized

Wonder if the EU version can "open up" and cover the USA 70 cm band as well, travel a lot between the states and SV9 land. C4FM, doubt its compatible with APCO P25, probably Yaesu's digital standard only.

If you have had an ft2d where has the top left tiny clock and the power indicator on vfo a and b gone why did they remove it on the ft3d apart from that better display GPS and don't have any problem with audio level

I'm happy with my FT2DR. Maybe when the FT4D comes out I'll get the FT3D

@stephens1950

4 жыл бұрын

No rewards for incremental improvements.

Nice radio great review thanks for making and posting 👍

@TechMindsOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 🙏

Only thoughts on relying on a touch screen with no keypad is how is it in winter? How will the screen respond when it is very cold. I live in Canada, and even with things getting warmer, taking that on a winter hike might make me concerned it would not respond when I needed it.

@popnicable

4 жыл бұрын

I use it in cold rain with gloves and it works surprisingly well. Of course the real keys works better but with presets and 2 rotary knob is acceptable.

Hi I have a question: If I acquire two FT3D, can I determine the distance and direction of the other person using the same radio without the help of any repeater ? Giving the distance between them are OK for reception of signals

Nice, full of features radio but... the hardware inside FT3D is noisy and you can hear changes in display in FM VHF mode. Menu changes does open the squelch. Dial is jumping back and forth when you navigate in menu or when you choose the memory or in VFO mode. I hope for you that my unit is defective. I will send my FT3D back and no more Yaesu!

@TechMindsOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

Mine doesn’t suffer with any of those issues, you may have a defective unit there unfortunately

That was fun! I’m new to all of this and studying for the tech exam. Can you make sure your location doesn’t go out? 😂

Good review, I like the screen quality.

@TechMindsOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Looks even better in real life! After playing with this radio more this evening I’m finding even more cool features. Definitely going to get one of these even if I don’t need it lol

@johng7rwf419

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMindsOfficial Yes, another radio for my short list..

Very nice radio 👌

Is it made in Japan?

I will get one wed now a question about open spot2 im getting conecter autherition FAILED

Any confirmation yes or no can the TNC be used for anything other than APRS? Winlink? Thanks for the review!!

@TechMindsOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

Page 41 of the advance manual discusses the use of an adapter between the radio and an external TNC, so I would presume the radio doesnt have an inbuilt TNC for FM, its only used for APRS. :-/

How about battery length....charging cradle,,programming cable????

@TechMindsOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

No charging cradle, just a charger that plugs in the side. Well, in this one I have. I did say in the video that i wasn’t given the programming cable and that no programming software available. Hopefully I’ll make another video when those items are available. Remember this radio is not released for sale yet, but this week I believe

@TechMindsOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

Ps. The manuals are available on Yaesu website which cover accessories. Not sure if it mentions battery life, will have to check.

@polishpicl

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you..I am looking forward to it coming available..thank you or the video even though you had a long winded ask..but it was still great!

@HitFactorShootingSupplyLLC

5 жыл бұрын

Uses the same batteries and accessories as the FT2DR.

@polishpicl

5 жыл бұрын

@@HitFactorShootingSupplyLLC thank you

If I want to manually enter the frequency 446.00625 he sends it to 446.000. Why?

@Pedro8k

6 ай бұрын

Putting it in wrong try 446.0625 and check step setup

Hello. Have die Radio a NFM Narrow Mode. Many Repeaters works not good with the 25 khz standard Bandwiht. Thanks for an Info. 73 gd lk HB9FZE, Steven

Is the speaker better on the 3D compared to 2d ?

@flatlineracer3207

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely NO...very tinny and NO bass. A deal killer for me

@tomcatGB

4 жыл бұрын

Gotta day since buying one the speaker is tinny, nothing like the 70D

MARS/CAPS mod?

@cognetic

5 жыл бұрын

Sure looks that way. Look at time index 2:30. Has a rubber seal, just like the FT2D.

@HitFactorShootingSupplyLLC

4 жыл бұрын

@@cognetic it is exactly like FT2, my FT3DR is wideband.

@cognetic

4 жыл бұрын

Yup. Removed my FT-3DR zero Ohm resistor, and confirmed transmit on GMRS / MURS / FRS now working.

Can this be charged using the USB cable?

Well I bet the bullet and Bought oné now the fun begins my brain's going to hurt soon

@TechMindsOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Haha it’s quite a intuitive menu system to be fair. Plus Fusion is by far the easiest digital mode to setup and use. You’ll enjoy using it.

Nice review Matt, do you get a programming cable in the box?

@TechMindsOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately mine was a review model, so I only received the radio and the charger. But from looking online I dont think it does, I believe its separate purchase. :-(

@popnicable

4 жыл бұрын

Mine comes with programming cable.

@tomcatGB

4 жыл бұрын

You do get a cable but it’s only for updating firmware, simply used the free yaesu programming software and the SD card..... so no need for a cable...

Wuih bagus mantab Pingin aku

How to order

I guess it doesn't have a water resistance rating , nobody seems to mention it. I am in Seattle so everything needs a water rating.

@urbanjungle9600

3 жыл бұрын

Ipx5

@alsoknownasm3957

3 жыл бұрын

Better yaesus for submersion

Can it be used as a scanner radio, I'm a total newbie to ham.

@TechMindsOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much yes. It covers a wide range of frequencies close to a scanner, minis SSB HF

@troyr57

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and it's fast.

Is this a re upload?

@TechMindsOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

Nope, first ever video on this product. As of today it’s not even released yet, the FT3D I mean. Why’s that?

@terrymac9570

5 жыл бұрын

Tech Minds if that’s the case that’s the biggest hit of de ja veu I’ve had in a long time

@terrymac9570

5 жыл бұрын

I have the 2d, is it worth the upgrade after the disappointing outcome I’ve had with its predecessor ?

@HitFactorShootingSupplyLLC

5 жыл бұрын

@@terrymac9570 We'll have to wait and see. I agree the FT2 was disappointing. Sold mine after a few months. Several of the quirky functions are unchanged when compared with the FT2. The upgraded touchscreen, CAM, and modes are the new lipstick on this version.

@terrymac9570

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Warren so far the only ht I’ve liked in real world use I’d my ID51E And that’s been abused, takes a licking n keeps on ticking.

Can you transmit in airband frequency or just monitor?

@robertvarner9519

4 жыл бұрын

Just monitor.

Radio industry got stuck in early 90's ;/. When rest of the world use USB-C, they for some reason make millions of different models and non of them is USB-C charged... I've spend hours and hours and I can't find what I need. Each time I go on a paragliding trip I have to carry a big bulky desktop charger with me... shame and sorrow...

It's too little they should have made it the same size as the ft2 waste of money

@indecentseas-

4 жыл бұрын

uhhh.... ok.

Bluetooth sounds like crap, recorded audio sounds like crap, case doesn’t fit properly and covers the mic.

@indecentseas-

4 жыл бұрын

then don't buy it? im not sure why you would expect bose stereo sound quality from a mono device...

@BrekMartin

4 жыл бұрын

JungleDumplings Strawman much? Recorded audio sounds like crap because it’s fixed 16 kHz sample rate. Regardless of your misrepresentation of my position, you could expect the same audio quality from a mono device as a stereo one.

@indecentseas-

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrekMartin its a hand held radio. your expectations are ludicrous

@BrekMartin

4 жыл бұрын

​@@indecentseas- My expectations of the audio recording was better than a $5 wav recorder from eBay, and my expectations of the bluetooth earpiece was to sound better than the speaker audio (which the bluetooth earpiece itself does with another device, but the bluetooth in the FT3D is crap).

@HitFactorShootingSupplyLLC

4 жыл бұрын

@@indecentseas- compared to any other flagship HT, FT3DR sounds awful. Kenwood, Icom and Hytera to list a few.

You completely overlooked that it is a 500kh to 30mhz AM Short wave HF receiver. Fail!

Can you have picked a more boring guy to talk to and put on the air? Ahhhh, ummmm, ahhh,ummm, ahhhh, ummm

I bought one yesterday. The fucking screen is PLASTIC. Cheap over-priced ripoff. Fucking plastic. 15 percent restocking fee. Steep price for this paper weight. Buyer beware.

Looks good radio but you wasted too much time of viewers. Which should have been avoided. Make a point simple and in 5 minutes please. Your presentation skill ! No comment but reduce the length as time is a precious commodity, but vedio is free but that does mean that it can be edited and remade .

@TechMindsOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

I know you are referring to the included QSO I had with another Ham Radio operator, but it was left in because if you actually listen to the QSO it highlights a VERY useful feature of the FT3D, something which is better shown than explained in a 5 second sentence. :-)

@SCULPTURAMAplus

4 жыл бұрын

Tech Minds amazing how you can give up your time to make something and you get people criticising your methods. I really enjoyed the video and appreciated your time. I picked one of these up and although the audio is high in the treble I find that it's more important to determine what you're hearing than how it sounds. Lower audio frequencies are harder to interpret so again, I'm not sure why people think it's bad. Ben