HF/50/70MHz Hybrid SDR Transceiver with 7-inch Touch-Screen Display, 200W + Speaker/Power Supply
WITH 5-YEAR ITALIAN WARRANTY
FT-DX101MP Yaesu expands its range of high-class HF transceivers with the new "FT-DX101" line, following the venerable tradition of the FT-101B, FT-101E, and FT-101ZD from the 70s and 80s. Yaesu continues this tradition with the FT-DX101MP (200W).
The technical design of the FT-DX101 line is a fascinating hybrid of cutting-edge direct sampling SDR technology and classic, proven down-conversion mixing technology. On one hand, the RF signal is directly sampled and digitized after the preselection filters, as is typical for a high-end SDR; on the other hand, the signal from the same preselector is down-converted to a 9 MHz IF, then digitized and processed at that stage. This dual-path approach offers many possibilities: typical SDR features like a wideband spectrum (up to 1 MHz) and waterfall display can be shown, while also achieving the uncompromising selectivity typical of a high-end receiver. This classic receiver path uses a Roofing filter in the 9 MHz IF stage, with filter bandwidths of 12 KHz, 3 KHz, or 600 Hz selected automatically or manually.
The excellent receiver capabilities are also supported by a complex preselection system. Yaesu has designed 15 fixed bandpass filters, supported by a continuously variable capacitor filter (VC Tuning). This VC filter is tuned automatically or manually, using a miniature precision stepper motor. This filter provides up to -70 dB of attenuation to adjacent and unwanted signals. The result is an outstanding Blocking Dynamic Range (BDR) of 150 dB 2 kHz away from the signal, and a Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range (RMDR) of 120 dB.
To support all variations of DX traffic on HF, the FT-DX101 has two equivalent and independent receivers (Main and Sub Band). Each receiver is equipped with Yaesu's renowned noise reduction and filtering system. For example, individual notch and noise filters can be selected for each receiver, with independent and separate filter widths. The display can be switched to show two spectra and/or waterfalls simultaneously, either side-by-side or one above the other. The two independent receivers offer Yaesu's typical stereo AF output, allowing the main and sub bands to be separated in stereo headphones.
The Yaesu FT-DX101 is also a successful blend of proven and new ideas in terms of control elements. The legendary FT-1000MP transceiver already featured a VFO knob with an additional outer tuning ring. This ring is now also found on the FT-DX101 and offers easily switchable functions: fine tuning on the main VFO, tuning on the sub VFO, VC tuning, and Clarifier. The large, color touch-screen display is used for many other functions accessible via virtual keys. Touching the spectrum allows direct frequency changes, touching the frequency allows direct input of the frequency, etc. The display can be customized to personal taste for color and representation. Yaesu is also breaking new ground when it comes to band selection. The keys are clearly arranged next to each other, and the 6m and 4m bands have their own keys. Colored LEDs above and below the band keys indicate the respective assignment of the main and sub VFOs.
FT-DX101D: 100W transmit power, without power supply, requires 13.8V, 22A.
Some of the most striking features are:
o Superb and groundbreaking close-in dynamic range performance, ensuring maximum performance even in situations with large pile-ups.
o 9MHz IF Roofing Filter providing excellent band rejection.
o 400MHz HRDDS (High Resolution Direct Digital Synthesizer).
o Hybrid SDR: Direct Sampling & NBW (Narrow Bandwidth) SDR.
o Two completely independent receivers.
o Very high-quality VC Tuning Front-End.
o The renowned YAESU Noise Reduction System.
o High-precision 7” color touch display.
o 3DSS (Three Dimension Spectrum Stream) Waterfall Display.
o Active band indicator with LED illumination of the operating band, allowing quick band changes.
o MPVD (Multi-Purpose VFO Outer Dial) allows secondary VFO functions, clarifier, VC-TUNE adjustment, VFO fine tuning, or a chosen function (CS).
o Operating range from 160m to 10m + 6m + 4m.
o 15 band filters in addition to the continuously adjustable preselector.
o All operating modes: LSB, USB, CW, RTTY, PSK, AM, FM (+ Data Modes).
o 18-bit A/D converter.
o Clarifier operating in Rx and Tx.
o Split.
o TCXO +/- 0.1ppm.
o Automatic CW tuning.
o RTTY, CW, PSK31 Decoder.
o 99 Memories with 12-character alphanumeric labels.
o 5 or 10 quick-memories.
o 9 pairs of memories for scanning within limits.
o Internal speaker for the “D” version.
o External speaker for the “MP” version, included with the power supply.
o SD card slot.
o DVI-D connector for external monitor.
o RS232 serial interface.
Announced features for the incredible Yaesu FTdx-101D include:
* High-Class 160 to 6 Meter 100 or 200W Transceiver
* SDR Technology with Real-Time Waterfall and Spectrum Scopes
* Large Touch-Panel Precision Color Display
* Two Receivers with Independent Control for the serious contester
* Active Band Monitor
* General coverage RX
* High-Q VC Tuning Front-End
* 32-bit IF DSP and Digital Noise Reduction
* DSP Auto Notch
* Easy Operation with intuitive menus
