Japan Radio Guide

Radio Specs

Model-specific reference pages for flagship and popular Japanese transceivers — specifications, operating context, and buyer notes.

All Vintage Icom Kenwood Yaesu
Yaesu ht

Yaesu FT3-DR

Budget System Fusion HT — used-market C4FM dual-band handheld for Yaesu operators entering digital voice without FT5-DR flagship cost.

2m, 70cm · 5W (144/430 MHz)
Buyee: Yaesu FT3-DR
Kenwood ht

Kenwood TH-D72A

Budget APRS dual-band HT — built-in GPS, packet capability, and Kenwood audio at lower used-market prices than the TH-D74.

2m, 70cm · 5W (144/430 MHz)
Buyee: Kenwood TH-D72A
Icom ht

Icom ID-51A

Previous-generation Icom D-STAR HT — dual-band FM/D-STAR, GPS, and strong used-market value for budget digital handheld buyers.

2m, 70cm · 5W (144/430 MHz)
Buyee: Icom ID-51A
Kenwood all mode

Kenwood TS-2000

Kenwood's multi-band HF/VHF/UHF classic — one transceiver covering 160m through 23cm for operators who want all bands in a single vintage-era box.

160m–6m, 2m, 70cm, 23cm · 100W HF/6m, 50W 2m/70cm, 10W 23cm
Buyee: Kenwood TS-2000
Icom mobile vhf uhf

Icom IC-2730A

Icom's dual-band mobile transceiver — 50W on 2m and 70cm, D-STAR ready, compact body, and a practical Technician-class mobile upgrade.

2m, 70cm · 50W (144/430 MHz)
Buyee: Icom IC-2730A
Icom vhf uhf

Icom IC-9700

Icom's tri-band VHF/UHF/23cm transceiver — RF direct sampling on 2m/70cm, satellite mode, D-STAR, and 1200 MHz for weak-signal and AMSAT operators.

2m, 70cm, 23cm · 100W 2m, 75W 70cm, 10W 23cm
Buyee: Icom IC-9700
Kenwood ht

Kenwood TH-D74

Kenwood's APRS and data flagship HT — built-in GPS, full keypad, natural audio, and dual-band FM for rovers and emcomm volunteers.

2m, 70cm · 5W (144/430 MHz)
Buyee: Kenwood TH-D74
Yaesu mobile vhf uhf

Yaesu FTM-400XDR

Yaesu's 50W dual-band mobile with System Fusion C4FM, GPS, and wideband receive — the Yaesu mobile standard for emcomm and daily VHF/UHF.

2m, 70cm · 50W (144/430 MHz)
Buyee: Yaesu FTM-400XDR
Yaesu ht

Yaesu FT5-DR

Yaesu's flagship System Fusion handheld — rugged C4FM dual-band HT with GPS, Bluetooth, and waterproof construction for daily carry.

2m, 70cm · 5W (144/430 MHz)
Buyee: Yaesu FT5-DR
Yaesu all mode

Yaesu FT-991A

All-mode HF through 70cm in one transceiver — 100W HF, 50W VHF/UHF, C4FM System Fusion, spectrum scope, and built-in tuner for one-box shack solutions.

160m–6m, 2m, 70cm · 100W HF/6m, 50W 2m/70cm
Buyee: Yaesu FT-991A
Yaesu hf transceiver

Yaesu FTDX10

Yaesu's compact hybrid SDR HF flagship — FTDX101-class receiver performance in a smaller chassis with 5-inch spectrum scope and built-in antenna tuner.

160m–6m (HF + 50 MHz) · 100W SSB/CW/FM/RTTY/PSK, 25W AM
Buyee: Yaesu FTDX10
Kenwood mobile vhf uhf

Kenwood TM-D710GA

Kenwood's dual-band mobile flagship with built-in GPS, APRS, and 50W output — the default Japanese mobile rig for emcomm and rover operators.

2m, 70cm · 50W (144/430 MHz), 5–10W low
Buyee: Kenwood TM-D710GA
Icom ht

Icom ID-52A

Icom's premium dual-band D-STAR handheld — color display, GPS, Bluetooth, and flagship HT receiver performance for daily carry and emcomm backup.

2m, 70cm · 5W (144/430 MHz), 0.5W low
Buyee: Icom ID-52A
Kenwood hf transceiver

Kenwood TS-590SG

Kenwood's refined HF/6m workhorse — 100W all-mode transceiver with excellent phone audio, built-in ATU, and strong value in the used market.

160m–6m (HF + 50 MHz) · 100W SSB/CW/FM/FSK, 25W AM
Buyee: Kenwood TS-590SG
Icom hf transceiver

Icom IC-7610

Icom's dual-receiver HF flagship — true dual RF direct sampling, 110 dB RMDR, 7-inch touchscreen, and the step up from the IC-7300 for serious DX and contest work.

160m–6m (HF + 50 MHz) · 100W SSB/CW/FM/RTTY/PSK, 25W AM
Buyee: Icom IC-7610
Kenwood hf transceiver

Kenwood TS-480

Kenwood's compact 100W HF transceiver — approachable ergonomics, natural phone audio, built-in ATU, and strong used-market value for General-class HF buyers.

160m–6m (HF + 50 MHz) · 100W SSB/CW/FM/FSK, 25W AM
Buyee: Kenwood TS-480
Yaesu portable hf

Yaesu FTX-1F Field

Yaesu's FTX-1F Field portable SDR transceiver — HF through 70cm, 6W battery / 10W DC, dual receive, C4FM, and FT8-ready field operation.

160m–6m, 2m, 70cm · 6W (SBR-52LI battery), 10W (13.8V external)
Buyee: Yaesu FTX-1F Field
Yaesu hf transceiver

Yaesu FT-950

Yaesu's flagship-era HF transceiver — 100W all-mode, contest-grade receiver front end, spectrum scope, and enduring used-market appeal for Yaesu loyalists.

160m–6m (HF + 50 MHz) · 100W SSB/CW/FM/RTTY, 25W AM
Buyee: Yaesu FT-950
Icom hf transceiver

Icom IC-7600

Icom's pre-7300 HF flagship — dual DSP receivers, spectrum scope, 100W all-mode, and strong used-market value for General-class operators upgrading from entry rigs.

160m–6m (HF + 50 MHz) · 100W SSB/CW/FM/RTTY, 25W AM
Buyee: Icom IC-7600
Kenwood vintage hf

Kenwood TS-830S

The Kenwood TS-830S vintage HF classic — tube-final SSB/CW transceiver with WARC band coverage, variable bandwidth tuning, and celebrated transmit audio.

160m–10m (HF including WARC) · ~100W SSB/CW
Buyee: Kenwood TS-830S
Icom vintage hf

Icom IC-751A

The Icom IC-751A classic HF transceiver — late-1980s all-mode performance, sensitive quadruple-conversion receiver, and enduring vintage Icom appeal.

160m–10m (HF including WARC) · 100W SSB/CW/FM/RTTY, 10–50W AM
Buyee: Icom IC-751A
Yaesu vintage hf

Yaesu FT-101

The Yaesu FT-101 vintage solid-state HF transceiver — hybrid architecture, modular serviceability, and the rig that brought Japanese HF to the masses.

160m–10m (variant-dependent, includes 11m) · 130W PEP SSB, 90W CW, 40W AM
Buyee: Yaesu FT-101
Kenwood hf transceiver

Kenwood TS-890S

The Kenwood TS-890S flagship HF transceiver — full down-conversion receiver, premium roofing filters, and Kenwood audio excellence for serious operators.

160m–6m (HF + 50 MHz) · 100W SSB/CW/FM/RTTY, 25W AM
Buyee: Kenwood TS-890S
Yaesu hf transceiver

Yaesu FTDX101D

The Yaesu FTDX101D hybrid SDR flagship HF transceiver — dual receivers, contest-grade dynamic range, and the pinnacle of Yaesu HF engineering.

160m–6m (HF + 50 MHz) · 100W SSB/CW/FM/RTTY, 25W AM
Buyee: Yaesu FTDX101D
Yaesu hf transceiver

Yaesu FT-891

The Yaesu FT-891 compact 100W HF transceiver — mobile-ready size, triple-conversion receiver, and Yaesu performance without flagship pricing.

160m–6m (HF + 50 MHz) · 100W SSB/CW/FM, 25W AM
Buyee: Yaesu FT-891
Icom portable hf

Icom IC-705

The Icom IC-705 portable all-mode transceiver — HF through 70cm SDR performance in a battery-powered field rig for SOTA, POTA, and go-bags.

160m–6m, 2m, 70cm · 5W (battery), 10W (13.8V external)
Buyee: Icom IC-705
Icom hf transceiver

Icom IC-7300

The Icom IC-7300 direct-sampling SDR HF transceiver that redefined mid-range amateur radio — specs, operating notes, and who should buy one.

160m–6m (HF + 50 MHz) · 100W SSB/CW/FM/RTTY, 25W AM
Buyee: Icom IC-7300