Should I Upgrade from the FT3D to the FT5D?

Should I Upgrade from the FT3D to the FT5D? - S1X1

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I have had a few questions about the new Yaesu FT5D and what has changed from the FT3D. I have also had the question is it worth upgraded from the FT3D to the FT5D.
I got my new FT5D and thought I would do a quick comparison of the of the 2 radios and what I have found out about some of the changes.
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@TimothyK4TEP 4 ай бұрын

I have the FT5D myself and love it

@dont4450 2 ай бұрын

I went to look at the ft5dr. I was ready to purchase. But when it would not show frequencies while scanning, that was an instant deal breaker for me. So I bought a pristine ft3dr, have had it over a year now, and it does everything I need it to do, including showing the scanning frequencies, and I saved over 200.00. Just my opinion.

@DocTango 3 ай бұрын

I have both, the FT3 & FT5. The FT3 does SSB and the FT5 doesn’t. The FT5 is IPX7 and the FT3 is not. I couldn’t decide, so I got both with plans to sell the one I didn’t want. FFWD a couple years and I still have both… 🤷🏽‍♂️

@theoldhobbit3640 2 жыл бұрын

As a relative newcomer to the Hobby, I have like many messed about with the cheaper end of handies. I am now in the market to buy a decent HS and as a Yeasu operator, I am thinking about the FT5, I had thought about the FT3 but the price comparison from new would drive me towards the FT5. Never having had the FT3, I guess the differences others are finding will make no difference to me. Thank you for sharing...............

@theend5304 2 жыл бұрын

My story is exactly the same! The right choice! I also bought ft5dr and am very happy!

@HamRadioUnlimited 2 жыл бұрын

The FT5 is a great radio, you will really like it.

@kungfucommando1642 Жыл бұрын

I have had my FT3Dr for 3 years now, so I’m very familiar with it. One of my favorite features is the ability to name each individual memory, and with 16 characters no less. It displays the name and frequency simultaneously, on both A and B VFO’s. This capability is entirely lacking on the FT5. Instead, the FT5 gives me the ability to change the color of my frequency display. A feature I have never, ever, wished my FT3 had. One true upgrade the FT5 does have over the FT3, is its IPX7 rating over the FT3s IPX5. There are reviewers that say the FT5 also has better audio, but the FT3 audio has never been an issue for me. I’ve been happy with my FT3DR since day 1, and the FT5 has done nothing to change that.

@arupian666 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm... I love my FT3D and I'd love the FT5D for sure but... it would feel like a "sidegrade" more than an upgrade. If there was a killer function on the 5, I'd be all over it like a rash... as it is, I have other radio toys I'd rather be spending money on (I'm looking at you, FT-991A...)

@HamTechRadioScannerDrones 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review

@HamRadioUnlimited 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@alvarogaitan2529 2 жыл бұрын

congratulations terrific radio 73 from kb2uew

@HamRadioUnlimited 2 жыл бұрын

I really like it too. The simplest thing I like is the belt clip.

@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 5 ай бұрын

This is gonns be my first real expensive handheld snd I'm still so stuck I think I'm gonna get the 5.. Or a ftm 500dr

@barryinn1778 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, How about a video of your radio displays above your countertop? I like the way you have them setup. I was thinking to do mine like that. Have you made any videos showing your shack?