NEW Yaesu FT3D Handheld

In Japan, The Ministry Of Internal Affairs and Communications, have published documents in relation to a new radio from Yaesu, the FT3D.

The documents suggest that the radio will be capable of operating on 144-146MHz and 430-440Mhz with digital modes and will be feature Bluetooth facilities.

UPDATE:

Confirmed Features....

Bluetooth
C4FM/Fusion
SD Card with record facility
Colour Touchscreen
Wide Receive including Air Band
FM Radio
Compatible with existing accessories
Simultaneous Dual Receive (VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, VHF/UHF, C4FM/C4FM) - Listen to two frequencies/modes at the same time.

FURTHER UPDATE:

Yaesu have now released full information on their website CLICK HERE


Specifications

Frequency Ranges:
A(Main) Band RX: 0.5 - 1.8MHz (AM Broadcast)
1.8 - 30MHz (SW Band)
30 - 76MHz (50MHz HAM)
76 - 108MHz (FM Broadcast)
108 - 137MHz (Air Band)
137 - 174MHz (144MHz HAM)
174 - 222MHz (VHF TV)
222 - 420MHz (GEN1)
420 - 470MHz (430MHz HAM)
470 - 800MHz (UHF Band)
800 - 999.90MHz (GEN2, USA Cellular Blocked)
B(Sub) Band RX: 108 - 137MHz (Air Band)
137 - 174MHz (144MHz HAM)
174 - 222MHz (VHF)
222 - 420MHz (GEN1)
420 - 470MHz (430MHz HAM)
470 - 580MHz (UHF Band)
TX: 144 - 148MHz, 430 - 450MHz
Circuit Type: NFM/ AM:Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
FM /AM Radio: Direct-Conversion
Modulation Type: F1D, F2D, F3E, F7W
RF Power Output: 5W/ 2.5W/ 1W/ 0.3W (@ Batteery pack or EXT DC)
Memory Channels: 1256
Waterproof Rating: IPX5
Case Size(W x H x D): 2.44"x 3.94"x 1.28" (62 x 100 x 32.5 mm)w/ SBR-14LI, w/o Knob & Antenna
Weight: 9.95oz (282 g) w/ SBR-14LI and Antenna