Hi Doug, Just ordered mine today and everyone so far says watch your videos! Thank you for doing these as i am now binge watching them all! 73, Jim

@n4hnhradio

2 ай бұрын

Hi Jim! Tutorial videos 1-39 are public. The rest of the tutorial videos are over at www.PATREON.com/N4HNH, along with other exclusive content. There are 97 FTdx10 tutorial videos thus far on the Patreon site. Most of the operating techniques I teach for the other Yaesu radios can also apply to the FTdx10.

Hi Doug, you probably know but its worth saying that your great FTdx10 series of video's (and the others) are not just for the new operators. As a licence holder for over 40 years I have never been taught how to get the best from any HF set until now. Sure we had a much more in depth and technical examination back in the day but the study simply taught the less technically minded amongst us, what we needed to know to pass the exam. It did little to actually give us the real understanding that is required to get the best out of a transceiver, even the comparatively simpler ones we had then. So I just wanted to pass on my gratitude, I now feel much better prepared to operate my new FTdx10 and more importantly, to get the absolute best from its capabilities.

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Jack Of All Trades! It is my goal to help everyone get more from their transceiver. That was the impetus of this channel. I saw people trading more capable transceivers for less capable, just because the less capable was newer technology. But I would be remiss if I didn’t give credit to the Patreon team long-haulers (Patreon.com/N4HNH). They help me avoid aligning with manufacturers, which would prevent me from publishing objective content. Sometimes newer benefits the manufacturer more than it does the purchaser. The IC chips reduce the cost of manufacturing, though some Integrated Circuits cannot effectively perform some tasks as well as the discrete component versions of old could, no matter how clever the programming. I believe the FTdx10 to be the best of the new breed. It has its flaws too - every radio does. But the flaws in the FTdx10 are not in critical areas, except maybe the DNF (distortion with strong signals), and a less effective noise blanker than some of the traditional noise blankers, such as my Yaesu FT-890/AT or my FT-920. But, where it counts most, the FTdx10 is amazing. The superior Digital Noise Reduction and razor sharp filtering make up for the less effective noise blanker. Don’t get me wrong. The noise blanker can be effective. It just doesn’t beat the traditional noise blanker in my older transceivers. But my older transceivers cannot come close to the dynamic range of the FTdx10. There are always trade-offs. The FTdx10 is a contest class transceiver when it comes to pulling out weak signals with strong signals operating on a nearby frequency. Enjoy your FTdx10. I’m sure you will. I see that you commented on the unboxing video. That’s great! I suggest viewing the videos in numerical order. There are well over 90 videos as I write this. 73, Doug

Hi Doug great video series. They will help all of us immensely. Cant wait to get mine in a few days and set it up.👍 Thanks again.

@n4hnhradio

2 ай бұрын

You chose wisely.

Doug, thank you for explaining and showing us the step by step effects of on the received signal using the Attenuation + IPO + RoofingFilter + RFGain reduction and then dipping your toe into the Digital Noise Reduction. Looking forward to viewing the next in this series! Kudos.

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! No radio is perfect but the FTdx10 gets very close to perfect. You will find over 50 videos on my channel related to the FTdx10. Look for the FTdx10 playlist. But also keep in mind that many of the techniques I show with other radios can be applied to the FTdx10. 73, de N4HNH

Congrats Doug! This truly is an awesome rig. This will be my next one.

I just bought this radio after using an Icom 718 for a couple years after getting my license. Thank you so much for this video.

@n4hnhradio

3 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome. I’m glad you liked the video.

Recently purchased this radio. I will be watching the whole series. Thank you so much for taking the time to produce these videos! Studying for my general, so you will hear me on HF very soon!!

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! You chose wisely. Fun radio. I look forward to hearing you on the air. Don’t forget, technicians can operate SSB between 28.300 and 28.500 at up to 200W. 10 meters was open yesterday. I haven’t checked today. The complete FTdx10 series is at: www.Patreon.com/N4HNH 73, de N4HNH

AA7MO- Bought mine a month ago and your videos have answered so many of my questions on the FTDX-10. Great channel!

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know Mike! I appreciate the positive feedback. Note: Don’t install the update. Yaesu is working on a new update. The April update accidentally broke band-stacking and the ability to change bands via the MPVD ring. 73, de N4HNH

This radio was just delivered to my house yesterday. I cant thank you enough for this wonderful instructional set of video's. You have great explanations.

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you are finding the video series helpful.

I recently got my General and first HF radio, this FTdx10. I can't thank you enough for this video series, I'm sure they are great for old hams to learn the new bells and whistles their new radio has. But to someone new to Ham like myself they have been invaluable. Thanks again for all your work.

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. It’s good to know my time was well spent. 73, de N4HNH

Great work Doug! Loved speaking to you last night and can't wait to see the rest of these videos!! Shipped off the 890 today and getting ready to order the x10.

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vince! It was great catching up with you. 73, de N4HNH

Thanks so much for covering all this information! It's wonderful that you're willing to teach those of us who need it (like myself) what some of these features mean and how they work. Too often, presenters will assume their audience is up to speed on everything. In short, you're an excellent Elmer, and I appreciate it. Cheers and 73!

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know you find my channel helpful! There is a glossary available for Executive and VIP Patreons. It explains common terminology, Q signals, and what the various knobs and buttons are for on a modern transceiver. 73, de N4HNH

@thormusique

2 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio That's terrific! Thanks very much for letting me know.

Thanks for the great video. I have had my eye on the FTDX10 for a few months now and it will be my next HF radio. I learned a lot in this video, not just about the FTDX10, but about the setting on HF radios in general.

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found the video helpful. And thanks for letting me know. The main focus of my channel is operating techniques, with a few entertaining videos thrown in too. 73, de N4HNH

@cherylfreese7841

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! My FTDX10 will be arriving any day now so this has been great help!

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Cheryl! I think you will enjoy it. Displaying on my big screen TV is breathtaking. It’s not just another pretty face though. It can receive better than just shot every radio ever made. 73, de N4HNH

Just bought one of theses, and watching some of your videos helped swing it for me. Now going to plough through the series whilst I wait to set my shack up.

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I hope you find the videos helpful. 73, de N4HNH

@chrisb012

2 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio Very, thank you. 73 from M7LGC

just picked up my dx10 yesterday love it what a radio the receive is incredible

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

Indeed it is. I feel sorry for those who don’t know what they’re missing. 73, de N4HNH

I've been a general class operator without an HF rig for three years. (I have been very active with my Yeasu FTM-400XDR and, more recently, an FT5DR.) I have spent many months watching various videos, intending to make the best purchase possible for an HF radio that I'd be happy with for a long time. Tonight, I bought the FTdx10 while it was on sale. Your videos were completely influential and I appreciate them greatly. Thanks so much for what you (and Joel) have done to guide my purchase and further my interest and enjoyment. Between your wonderful ability to impart complex information, the features and capabilities of this model, and the price-point obtained, I am one hundred percent confident in my decision to buy this radio and I haven't even unboxed it yet.

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found the videos helpful, Jay. I am eager to hear of your many contacts with the FTdx10. 73, Doug

Thanks Doug. I snagged the last FTDX10 from my local HRO and was in business an hour later with this amazing radio. I had been watching this playlist for the last week. This was a Gold mine of information.

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, Randall. 73, Doug

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

Randall, I appreciate the Super Thanks! 73, Doug

Yes all ok now great video. Many thanks

@n4hnhradio

3 ай бұрын

Great!

JUST GETTING STARTED WITH A NEW FTDX10, i PLAN TO WATCH YOUR VIDEOS OVER AND OVER, UNTIL IT SOAKS IN. tHANK YOU.

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

I definitely recommend watching them in numerical order. 73, de N4HNH

Great commentary on receiver designs Doug

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ariel! 73, Doug

But for the casual user...any modern radio on Sherwood's list will do fine...Rob even says so....great review and great channel!!

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

We live in a great era for radio technology, indeed. Thanks for watching! 73, de N4HNH

Hi Douglas. I want to thank you for the excellent video’s you make on the ftdx10. For me it makes understanding the manual and the functions of the radio just so much easier. 👌🙏73 PD5I

@n4hnhradio

6 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you find the series helpful. There are nearly 100 tutorial videos. 39 are available on KZread. The rest are available via my Patreon site.

I'm running a FTDX1200 and I can't wait to get home and try this on that radio!

@n4hnhradio

5 ай бұрын

The FTdx1200 is a nice radio. I like that the buttons for the DSP functions illuminate when that function is activated.

Thanks for the great Video, your description of the ATT, IPO, R. Fil and ACG was great. From what I have seen Yaesu seems to really get this right, although all new radios by the major manufactures seem to be pretty good. I think its the understand of the radio, settings and operator skill that can really make the radio shine. In your series on this radio could you cover optimizing your transmit signal for phone, Bob Heil had some videos on it but I think you teaching style would lend to the subject well. Thanks again

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely intend to cover TX. I will be getting into both TX and RX audio adjustments. Thanks for watching! 73, de N4HNH

I live the excitement of getting a new radio by watching unboxing videos.

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked it. Someone else complained about it. 73, Doug

Thank you Doug for this fantastic video. It helped me to understand the Radio a lot better. I got a FTDX10 from my passed away friend. Never had a Yeasu before, but now I am a big fan of this Transciever.

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know. The videos are numbered, ranging from basic operation to more advanced. I removed Video #33 because too many people misinterpreted it and I was having to spend too much time addressing that. It’s okay though because a later video addresses that subject. There are approximately 70 videos in the FTdx10 playlist. The more you master that transceiver the more you will understand why Yaesu outsells everyone and there is not even a close second. And I say that objectively. I’m not a Yaesu fanboy. I just want the most for my money and Yaesu almost always wins that contest. 73 and welcome to the channel! Doug

@13EL121

2 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio Doug, there are long nights waiting for me hihi. 😁 Thanks for the time and effort you spend for these great videos. I'll study them in the next days. 73 from Germany, DO7RU Ralf

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ralf! Meine Frau ist halb Deutsche, aus Lüneberg. 73, Doug

@13EL121

2 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio viele Grüsse aus Duisburg. 👍😀

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank.

Thank you very much for this great video series, I really like the way you explain everything !!! 73, Yannis SV1FJK

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! 73, de N4HNH

Really appreciate your very methodical step by step video. I am on the fence about moving from an FTdx3000 which I bought in 2019 and I think I avoided the 7300 for some of the reasons you mentioned. But the FTdx10 seems to be a great choice to compensate and for a reasonable price not the FTdx101 or IC7610 range. Thanks again 73

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

The FTdx10 is a game-changer for radios priced under $3,000. As with most radios, there are nitpicky quirks. But where it truly counts, the FTdx10 is best in class. On Rob Sherwood’s receiver test data list, it ranks higher than radios that cost over $13,000. 73, de N4HNH

Tnx! Very good transceiver!

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely is! 73, de N4HNH

I am a new ham, and the first/only transceiver I have purchased and started to use is the Yaesu FTDX10. A few weeks ago you had a Yaesu FTDX10 playlist that I bookmarked and had started to view. I got thru the first 3. The playlist was very helpful and I was looking forward to watching the rest of them. Unfortunately your Yaesu FTDX10 playlist seems to have been deleted. The videos are still on KZread but they aren't available in any ordered playlist anymore. Hopefully deleting the playlist was an accident, and if so I hope you will recreate it. Regardless, I appreciate your sharing information with us.

@n4hnhradio

4 ай бұрын

The video playlist is available at Patreon.com/N4HNH, in the FTdx10 collection. There are 96 videos thus far. S7 and S9 members have access.

Ok.. finally stopped kicking the can down the road..went ahead and bought the FTdx10.. arrived 2/3/23.. my birthday in fact..after a night and one full day i can say, i am quite impressed... AND pleased.. i have higher than normal noise, but i am hearing sigs i dont usually hear.. compared it last nite to IC R75 and FT 891 listening on 75 meters..same antenna, coax switch.. quick changeover.. adequate comparison.. icom didnt hear qso at all.. 891 heard but not good listening.. dx10 was really comfirtable copy.. Nvr thot i'd want a waterfall.. i was wrong.. Pleased so far.. thanks for the series OM. always told myself i'll get a good radio next time i buy.. suddenly realized i'm 79.. this is likely my last radio and solar cycle. I may die a happy old man😏 Thanks again..

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you took the plunge. The FTdx10 has tremendous noise rejection capabilities. Congratulations! 73, de N4HNH

@grs6262

Жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio .. I hate to sound like a heretic.. I fully realize that the dx10 is a superior radio.. but it's gonna be hard for me to break away from my ft891.. it's so much simpler to use..but I realise it's not the superior radio..

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

You won’t get an argument from me on that. I like the FT-891 so much I bought two. I bought the first one in 2018, when they were $579.95. I used that one for SOTA hikes. In 2019 I bought the one for my truck. I’ve also used the first one as a base station, with a MD-100 desk mic. You probably saw those videos in the FT-891 playlist. And I like the menu system in the FT-891. The way I operate in my truck, using memory tune, I rarely touch anything but the multiknob and the VFO. In the video where I put the receiver of the FT-891 up against the FTdx10, FTdx5000MP, and the IC-7300, the FT-891 beats the IC-7300 and it fairs very well against the FTdx10 and the FTdx5000MP.

@grs6262

Жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio 😁😁OK.. Now I don't feel so guilty.. I have made one opr change today that I feel better with .. I set the waterfall to fix instead of cursor.. shudda done that right away.. much less distracting to me.. my age and my memory don't do well with distraction..

@grs6262

Жыл бұрын

Verdict is in.. the FTdx10 passes muster..25 days of daily use.. I haven't used another receiver over an hour or two total in that time..overcame ergonomic snags, and hve learned to use the little tricks more easily.. blv I'll keep it🙂

Thank you so much 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏 & 73!

@n4hnhradio

4 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@N4HNH I Really enjoy this Video series on this Great radio (Yaesu FTdx10) and other Videos you have made for your Channel. I just purchased the FTDX10 and a book (Radiotoday guide to the YAESU FTdx10). I plain on reading the Manual & book with watching your very well done series on the FTdx10, so I can master all the functions and ability's of the radio. Thank you Sir for the teaching work and video production. I have leaned a lot from You & I really appreciate it. Thank You N4HNH 73s📻

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found the channel helpful and informative. I recommend watching the FTdx10 series in order of the video number. 73, de N4HNH

@xjohn1970

Жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio Thank you N4HNH. I plain on watching all your Videos on FTDX10 and the FT-710 & your other Videos as well. You Are very thorough and explain everything well. Thank you again for you hard research work.

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

Jay, I just want people to get the most from their equipment and show that much fun can be had without breaking the bank. I’m glad you find the videos helpful. Please keep in touch. I would like to hear of your exploits. You truly can work the world with 100W and wire. I’ve never own a beam for ham radio. All wire antennas excerpt my Cushcraft R-5 vertical. It works best on 10, 12, and 15m, but the wire can often beat it too. 73, Doug

Thanks Joel! This going be a great series.

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank Joel! He truly loves this hobby but he loves people more, and he is always looking for ways help others. 73, de N4HNH

Great Information

@n4hnhradio

6 ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked it.

And thank you as always.

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

You’re quite welcome! And thanks to Joel for letting me unbox his radio. 73, de N4HNH

@johnratcliffe6438

3 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio Agreed. Thank you Joel!

Great intro. Got one coming I wish you could set up.

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

You can do it! Just follow the series in order. There are 39 videos here and an additional 50+ at: Patreon.com/N4HNH

Just picked you up on 40 meters and heard you got a dx10. Good deal. I've learned many things from your 5000 videos and applied them to the dx10. Tried to raise you right when you signed off but I didn't catch you. Happy birthday to your wife by the way.

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m sorry I had to cut and run. I’m at dinner with my wife and I saw your message pop up. I let her read your comment. She thanks you, John! I won’t be replacing the 5000 with the FTdx10. The FTdx10 is a loaner. But it’s a mighty impressive radio. 73, de N4HNH

@johnleach505

3 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio I look forward to your videos

I just bought an Ftdx10 because of your videos. HRO owes you a big commission.

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

Ha! I don’t think they care. I’m just trying to help ham enthusiasts. I guess HRO benefits indirectly. So do DX Engineering and GigaParts. 73, de N4HNH

@MrStropparo

Жыл бұрын

Harry Elwell | K2ATX recommends you highly. You’ve got fans at HRO. anyways I’ll be watching all of your ftdx10 videos in order now. Thanks for the encyclopedic knowledge on the radio.

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! I hope you find the series helpful. 73, de N4HNH

Impressive difference with ATT, IPO, RF gain, and DNR engaged.

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is. The FTdx10 is a great radio. There are a few minor things I would hope to see improved but those are nitpicks. When a receiver is that good, I can overlook minor nitpicks. 73, de N4HNH

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

I just worked a CW station that I couldn’t have even heard with a lesser radio than the FTdx10. The 300Hz roofing filter helped too. The signal report was 319, but he was really 309. He was buried in the noise floor. I used DNR, APF, manual notch, the 300Hz roofing filter, and 50Hz digital filter to pull him out. He was running QRP 2,000 miles away. 73, de N4HNH

@Hogdriver88

3 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio I am working my way through the playlist one at a time, as well as the downloaded manual. This is an impressive radio, and I thought my 7600 was pretty good. May be time for some new gear...

Thanks for the video! Curious what your opinions will be. I've had a 10 for a couple months now and love it. I do wish they had this radio in more of a FTDX-3000 size case, but maybe in time... Other than a couple small quirks that I'm sure will be fixed with firmware upgrades, I am very happy with it. 73, NJ0Q

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

I’m impressed with it thus far, out of the box. I will be digging deeper in future videos. It is intended to be a smaller “field day” version of the FTDX101D. So, for those who want a base station sized version, the FTDX101D is the choice. But hey, this can be a base station too! Thanks for your comment! 73, de N4HNH

Couldn't resist. Bought one on black Friday sale for $1399 today. I'll see how it compares to my 7610. VE3WF

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! FTdx10 has the better receiver, once you master it. I recommend watching my series in order. 73, de N4HNH

@davidray4128

Жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio I have been. You sold me on it. 73

Oh man!!! No fair :) 🤜🏻👍🤛🏻♡♡♡

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not my radio. It was loaned to me for the video series. But I like it. I like it a lot. Thanks for watching and saying hi! 73, de N4HNH

@wild-radio7373

3 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio you betcha!♡ I really appreciate your time :)

My only gripe with this rig is the mic jack. I really wish they (the big three) would keep those cheap plastic rj45 connectors on the low end 2m/70cm stuff. High price/quality hf rigs should ALWAYS have the standard 8 pin foster connector.

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you about the mic connector. 73, de N4HNH

@coolfirestorm

9 ай бұрын

Agree. Reason for me to go Bluetooth. This is so cheap looking.

Awesome video just replaced my ft710 with a dx10 I love it. One question I'm running a ldg z100a antenna tuner it plugs into my linear port and when I set my internal to external my one in my radio still works lol

@n4hnhradio

5 күн бұрын

The FTdx10 has separate Linear and Tuner ports. The LDG doesn’t track the VFO during receive, like MFJ auto-tuners do (i.e. MFJ-939Y or MFJ-998). The Tuner port supports bidirectional communications between the transceiver and the antenna tuner. LDG chose not to take advantage of that bidirectional communications capability. The menu selection in the FTdx10, to choose an external antenna tuner, only applies to the Tuner port. It causes the Tuner button on the FTdx10 to control an external antenna tuner, like the MFJ-939Y or the MFJ-998, if such a device is plugged in. The LDG is plugged into the Linear port. The LDG is only using the Linear port for a transmit ground. The LDG only senses the frequency change when you transmit. It then records any previous match parameters that you recorded during a “Train Your Tuner” setup procedure. I have a video about that. The Tuner port also provides a transmit ground. I don’t know why LDG chose to tie up the Linear port for a tuner function. The Linear port also sends band change data to a linear amplifier. It is best to hook an antenna tuner to the Tuner port, so a linear amplifier can be connected to the Linear port. The exception would be in the case of something like the Elecraft KPA-1500, where the antenna tuner is integrated into the linear amplifier. It gets its data, and transmit ground, from the Linear port. The Elecraft KPA-500/KAT-500 combo works similarly. It uses the Linear port for antenna tuner and linear amplifier control. Just be sure to keep the internal tuner in the FTdx10 off when using an external antenna tuner. Don’t ever touch the Tuner button. You don’t want the internal antenna tuner to compete with the external antenna tuner.

Thank you...I like a lot of others on here just ordered one of these. I have a general radiotelephone operators license and have never used it for ham radio...I'm an ex FAA A&P mechanic. I got it because it is required to work on aircraft avionics. Now that I'm a geezer with a lot of time....why not ham...lol

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to amateur radio. In have the GROL as well. It was required for me to be able to work on radios at Motorola. It was at Motorola where I met so many hams and was encouraged to get a license for amateur radio. Have you already taken the amateur radio license exams?

@edsudendorf1069

Жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio I took an exam back in the mid 1970's for cb...lol

did you see the Y note about the flex that disqualifies it from #2 on the sherwood report? the production flex wasn't as sensitive as the special one sent for testing.

@n4hnhradio

5 ай бұрын

I’ve been preaching that since the FTdx10 was released. I’ve also talked about it in numerous videos. I still don’t understand why Rob won’t move the Flex 6700 down to position 18, where it belongs, along with the Flex 6600.

Doug, for me, I would most like to know how this sits in comparison to the 5000. Particularly in dealing with QRN/QRM.

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

John, I will do a shootout video in the series. Stay tuned. 73, de N4HNH

Good evening, I sure have FTDX-10 in my hands. So excited. Have alot of things I need to improve my CW. Do you know of a app to get me up to speed. I feel worst than a novice. Like starting over from day one. One step at a time. Just wish my health was better. Still haven't figured out how to get on Petrocon. Will in time.

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

One of my new ham friends learned from Long Island CW. It’s an online course. He was at 18WPM in a matter of months. 73, de N4HNH

What power supply do you use for this rig? Thanks for your informative videos.

@n4hnhradio

2 жыл бұрын

I use an Astron RS-35A. It is a linear power supply rated for 13.8vDC at 35A maximum. I prefer a linear power supply over a switching power supply. Some switchers can be noisy. 73, de N4HNH

KD6NBC - Great video on the FTdx10! Very informative. I'm just learning to use mine. Question: With all the receive settings (ATT, IPO, etc), which settings will give me a true signal report from an incoming transmission on the S meter?

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

The S-meter is calibrated with AMP1 enabled and no ATT. But remember that S meters vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and sometimes radio to radio. They are more or less relative. I shot a whole video about S-meters, Decibels, and amplifiers. You might want to check it out. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c41mt5ioYNDInKw.html 73, de N4HNH

Nice radio,, going to keep FTDX5000

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, but this radio is impressing me. I prefer a bigger base station, with more control via knobs. But I would like to have one of these as a backup to my 5000, since this one can be powered with 12 to 13.8VDC. That comes in handy when the power is out. 73, de N4HNH

Can i ask you a question! Does this yaesu stand same flat level on all four feet or can you raise the front 2 feet higher how? thank you

@n4hnhradio

3 ай бұрын

There is a stand on the bottom that can be pivoted into place. It raises the front by a few inches. Not 2 feet though.

Thanks, there is no mention on the manual!

@n4hnhradio

3 ай бұрын

If you watch my entire FTdx10 series, you will eventually see me using the stand to elevate the front of the radio.

Is it time to ditch the 5000

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet Chuck. But I have to give this little guy kudos . I still prefer having knobs, and 200W, and a real meter, and knobs, and two receivers, and knobs, and mu-tune, and knobs. 73 my friend.

That 3D scope looks like it would be more worthless than teats on a board hog.

@smiffykuk

Жыл бұрын

Looks like a 1980’s video game 😂

And it would also be useful to understand how the DNR compares to that in the 5000. I am asking a lot, I know 😔

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

I plan to do a comparison of the DNR between the two. The DNR in the FTdx101D didn’t seem as good as the one in the 5000. But both are great. The FTdx101 still had the “watery” digital artifact when I compared it to the FTdx5000MP. Maybe the DNR algorithms are improved in the FTdx10. I heard that the new firmware update for the FT-891 is improved. The FTdx10 uses the same DSP chip as the FT-891, FT-991A, and FTdx101D/MP. The chip is from Texas Instruments. I suspect that the improvements in the FTdx10 sparked the update of the FT-891. I haven’t installed the update in my FT-891 yet. I want to shoot a before and after video when I update the FT-891. 73, de N4HNH

@johnratcliffe6438

3 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio I am looking forward to the comparison very much. My Hex Beam is being built as we speak, and I shall use my FT891 initially, but then I must decide upon an HF base rig.

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

John, I really do think the FTDX10 is a game changer. For under $2,000 it’s hard to believe the capabilities. But of you want simultaneous dual receive, you have to look at the big brother, the FTdx101D. 73, de N4HNH

@johnratcliffe6438

3 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio Doug, honestly, if Yaesu released an IC9700 competitor in the same chassis with 2/70/23 we wouldn't even have this conversation. I can still buy the 5000MP new here, and that's the choice I am agonising over.

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

I still like the 5000MP best, because it can do everything the FTDX10 does but with knobs. And it has a variable preselector and 2 separate receivers. I never realized what an advantage it is to have two receivers until I started chasing rare CW DX stations who use split. I can temporarily turn on the B receiver to find where the other stations who are chasing the DX are transmitting. The CW DXers don’t always listen just 1kHz up. I listen for the other chasers and then I know where to transmit at with my B transmitter. I think Sherwood should have reviewed the 5000MP. Their review was only the 2010 version of the 5000. 73, de N4HNH

Thank you, the manual does not cover a lot. Very basic. 73's WA4TPR

@n4hnhradio

3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. Glad to help. 73, de N4HNH

Yeasu predicting the decline of civilization with instructions on how to open the box under the lid. I'm going to study for the test.

Looks like a ft991

Glorified ft991a

And I think Number 4 is the FT-710

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you mean by number 4. The FT-710 didn’t exist yet when this video was published.

@MikeG-js1jt

Жыл бұрын

number 4 on the sherwood list...

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

Read footnote Y. I’ve explained it ad nauseam in various videos.

Faster boot up then the Elecraft K4??? Ha Ha Ha!!!

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

Don’t know. Haven’t compared it to a K4.

I being respectful it sounds tinny on receve and hollow sounding as well I stick to my ft991a or my ic7300. Dont like the SPECTRUM scope👎the sensitivity if sounds like my ears are stuffed up.

@ N4HNH I was looking at Elecraft. And they sure are nice Radios. I sure would like to get one . nice SDR radios. there K4 Transceiver is very nice and come in 3 options. Very costly rigs, but very nice radios with lots of input like the Yaesu FTDX101D/MP. If I had the money Saved right now for the Elecraft I would be purchasing the Yaesu FTDX101MP for sure. I just thought it was interesting there top rig the K4HD was made a lot like the Yaesu's FTdx10/101D/MP dual superheterodyne, SDR, FTDX10, FTDX101D/MP with the Yaesu's having a 9MHz IF The K4HD has SDR, dual superheterodyne and has filters Like the FTDX10,101D/MP. Elecraft calls there K4's hybrid designs to. Just thought you might find this interesting . from there site:: Model K4 Basic K4 transceiver provides 160-6 m, all-mode coverage; 100 W output; five receive RF sources; and wideband dual watch, allowing the main and sub receivers to be set for the same or different bands. Model K4D Adds KRX4 option, with a second set of band-pass filters and additional direct-sampling ADC module. This allows the two receivers to use different antennas - a requirement for diversity receive. Having two sets of band-pass filters also optimizes signal handling when the receivers are on different bands and/or antennas. Model K4HD Includes all of the above, plus our dual superhet module, the K4HD. Ideal for competitive field day, contesting, and DXpedition stations. Each superhet receive section includes two crystal filters: one SSB/data bandwidth, one CW bandwidth. The superhet’s 8 MHz IF has an excellent dynamic range, so additional crystal filters are not required. And the Icom 7851 the top Icom has a mixer called (local oscillator)to get a contester & DXers edge radio like the Yaesu's FTDX10/101D/MP. I guess my pointe to all this is Yaesu give you a Hell of a lot of Radio with the FTDX10 and at a very reasonable $ Price. The way thing are I think they may raise it's price some eventually. Happy New Year to You N4HNH, I still watch all your FTDX10 video & a lot of them more than once always looking for a new one. Out of all my Radios the FTDX10 is my favorite and gets fired up every day.

@n4hnhradio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jay! A member of the Elecraft technical support staff told me about the HD version back in May of 2020. He expected it to beat the FTdx101D/MP. I said, “that’s a tall order.” I spoke with Eric Schwartz at the Huntsville Hamfest in August 2022 about the K4HD and when it might be released. He said in about 6 months. The HD is a plug-in module for the K4D that will add the superheterodyne front end. I asked him about his expectations regarding the dynamic range. You can see his response in the Huntsville Hamfest video. It’s interesting that the K4D doesn’t even beat it’s predecessor, the K3S, in the dynamic range ranking on Sherwood’s list. Your comment was prevented from posting due to a word the filter caught. Please remove that word before the filter flags the comment again. This is a good subject to cover in a comment. Just need to keep the KZread filter from flagging it again.

The best review of all time on KZread of the FTDX10. BRAVO and THANK YOU for your work ! 👍 I therefore subscribe to your channel. Jean-Claude (France) 14JC84

@n4hnhradio

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate the kind words but none of these videos would exist without the financial support of my Patreon team members. They deserve the credit.