The FT-70DR is built to commercial grade standards, including the IP54 Rating for Dust and Water protection, making this radio suitable for operation in the harshest of environments.

108 MHz - 580 MHz, continuous reception for aircraft bands, public service channels, etc.

Programmable VFO Scan, scans all channels in the desired frequency range, Memory scan allows scanning of user selectable frequencies, Priority Channel Scan can be used to scan memory channels while making one channel a priority. Weather Alert scan alerts the user when severe weather is approaching.

The Automatic Mode Select function detects the receive signal mode 
The transceiver automatically selects one of the four communication modes according to the signal received. This is extremely convenient when listening for communications, as you do not need to be aware of the other party’s communication mode. The transceiver can also be operated in a fixed communication mode.

Other advanced features include: External DC Jack for DC Supply Operation and to Charge the Battery, Mini USB 
port for convenient programming and software updates, CTCSS/ DCS Operation, Automatic Power Off (APO) 
feature, RF Squelch, Transmitter Time Out Timer (TOT) and Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO).