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President Washington 100W vs Yaesu FT-710 AESS

What Washington 100W does better (1) and where FT-710 AESS wins (0) — every spec side by side.

President Washington 100W
President · 2026Washington 100W
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ £290
Higher score
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Yaesu FT-710 AESS
Yaesu · 2026FT-710 AESS
0 advantages≈ £1,100
Dimensions

Size comparison

Washington 100WFT-710 AESS
170 × 25052239 × 80247
Washington 100WFT-710 AESSDifference
Height250 mm80 mm+170 mm
Width170 mm239 mm−69 mm
Depth52 mm247 mm−195 mm
Weight1,400 g4,500 g−3,100 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Washington 100W better than FT-710 AESS?

  1. Weight1,400 g vs 4,500 g3.2×

Why is FT-710 AESS better than Washington 100W?

FT-710 AESS has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges24.89 - 24.99 MHz; 28 - 29.7 MHz—
Transmit power100 W100 W
Channels80—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,400 g4,500 g
Width170 mm239 mm
Height250 mm80 mm
Depth52 mm247 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A
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