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RadioRanked verdict

Updated Nov 2026

AnyTone AT-D890UV vs Yaesu FT-60R

Our pick

AnyTone AT-D890UV$309.00

The FT-60R is the stronger choice for most users.

The single most important differentiator is the FT-60R's $89 price advantage combined with substantially more owner feedback. The Yaesu has 212 Amazon reviews reporting a 4.5 out of 5 rating, while the AnyTone relies on only 5 reviews at 4.8 out of 5. That larger sample size gives you better visibility into real-world user experience. We don't have the AnyTone's TX power specification, so we cannot compare output directly, but the Yaesu's 5W is standard for this class. The AnyTone offers DMR capability, which the FT-60R lacks, but that's a specific feature set, not a general advantage.

The FT-60R is the buy for operators who want proven user feedback at the lowest price, especially if they don't need DMR. The AnyTone makes sense only for users who specifically require DMR and are willing to accept much thinner owner data and pay a premium for it. Given the price gap and the confidence that comes from over 200 reviews, the FT-60R wins unless DMR is a must-have requirement.

By use case

Which should you buy?

  • Budget-constrained buyer wanting a basic dual-band handheld

    It costs less and covers VHF and UHF analog simplex and repeater use without extra features to pay for.

    FT-60R
  • Emergency and search and rescue field teams

    Its simple analog operation and 5W transmit power suit field backup where reliability matters more than digital features.

    FT-60R
  • ARES and emergency net volunteers

    DMR support and 4000 channels let operators join large regional talk groups and coordinated emergency nets.

    AT-D890UV
  • Experienced operator wanting multi-mode digital capability

    It offers DMR alongside analog VHF and UHF, with a higher feature score than the analog-only alternative.

    AT-D890UV
  • Buyer preferring pure analog repeater monitoring

    Analog-only operation keeps the menu simple for monitoring repeaters and simplex traffic without digital setup.

    FT-60R
  • Portable operator prioritizing a lighter radio

    At 293g it is lighter than the 370g alternative, which helps during long days in the field.

    AT-D890UV

Reasons to choose AnyTone AT-D890UV

  • 4x more memory channels (4,000 vs 1,000)
  • 121% more battery (3100 mAh vs 1400 mAh)
  • 77g lighter (293g vs 370g)
  • Has DMR digital mode
  • Has color TFT display

Reasons to choose Yaesu FT-60R

  • Has CHIRP compatibility

Spec battle

Spec-by-spec breakdown

AnyTone AT-D890UVSpecYaesu FT-60R
$309.00
Price
—
49
Overall Score
45
+9% for winner
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TX Power (High)
5.00W
4000
Memory Channels
1000
4.0× difference
293g
Weight
370g
+27% difference
3100 mAh
Battery
1400 mAh
2.2× difference
Color LCD
Display
—
Covers land mobile only (Part 90)
FCC Authorization
Covers the electronics only (Part 15B)
Blue
color
Black
850067124405
UPC
702685258409 788026125661 788026094066 788026138807
Blue
Color
Black
AT-D890UV
Model Number
FT-60R
Power Supply
Built-In Media
1400mA Battery, Charger, antenna, belt clip
UHF, VHF
Frequency Range
144 - 148 MHz
AT-D890UV
Mfr Part Number
FT-60R
Digital Display
Additional Features
Weather Alert
1 Year
Warranty Description
3 Years
Not Water Resistant
Water Resistance Level
Water Resistant

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