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TALKPOD D80 vs Yaesu FT-710 AESS

What D80 does better (0) and where FT-710 AESS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

TALKPOD D80
TALKPOD · 2023D80
0 advantages≈ £790
vs
Yaesu FT-710 AESS
Yaesu · 2026FT-710 AESS
1 advantage≈ £1,100

Why is D80 better than FT-710 AESS?

D80 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is FT-710 AESS better than D80?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

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TALKPOD D80TALKPOD D80≈ £790
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400–480 MHz—
Transmit power—100 W
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—13.8 V
Power source—Mains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight—4,500 g
Width—239 mm
Height—80 mm
Depth—247 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A
Radios in the base pack—1
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