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TALKPOD D80 vs Yaesu FTDX101D

What D80 does better (0) and where FTDX101D wins (1) — every spec side by side.

TALKPOD D80
TALKPOD · 2023D80
0 advantages≈ £790
vs
Yaesu FTDX101D
Yaesu · 2025FTDX101D
1 advantage≈ £3,300

Why is D80 better than FTDX101D?

D80 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is FTDX101D better than D80?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

TALKPOD D80TALKPOD D80≈ £790
Yaesu FTDX101DYaesu FTDX101D≈ £3,300
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400–480 MHz—
Power & battery
Battery voltage—13.8 V
Power source—Mains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight—12,000 g
Width—420 mm
Height—322 mm
Depth—130 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-A, 8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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