Yaesu FT-DX101MP
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Top Features
- 200 W transmitting power from 160 m to 4 m
- Receive range: 30 kHz to 75 MHz
- Narrowband hybrid SDR and direct sampling SDR in parallel
- Two receivers (main and sub-RX)
- Large colour display with spectrum display and waterfall diagram
- Operating modes: CW, AM, SSB, FM, RTTY, PSK
- 600 Hz, 3 kHz, 12 kHz roofing filter Standard equipment
- 420 x 130 x 322 mm, 14.3 / 12 kg
Supply Scope
- FT-DX101MP EU model
- Printed german manual and circuit diagrams
- FPS-101 loudspeaker with 50V power supply
- SSM-75G handheld microphone
- DC cable
- Small parts (fuses, plugs, microphone holder)
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WIMO Expert opinion
Christoph Bothe
DL4EX
WiMo Head of Technical Support
Technical description FT-DX101MP
The concept of the FT-DX101 is a combination of a state-of-the-art, direct-sampling SDR and a hybrid SDR with a classic mixer and high-quality crystal filters at the intermediate frequency. In one path, the HF signal is digitised directly, but after a complex pre-filter; in the other parallel signal path the signal is mixed down to an IF of 9 MHz after the same pre-filter and only then digitised.
This two-track
approach opens up many possibilities: things like a wide (max. 1 MHz)
spectrum and waterfall diagram can be displayed without compromise, but
at the same time the best receiver characteristics are provided for near
selection: The receive branch via the IF stage is equipped with quartz
rooftop filters. Here, widths of 600 Hz (CW), 3 kHz (SSB) and 12 kHz
(AM) are available ex works, optionally also 300 Hz (CW) and 1.2 kHz
(SSB), which are selected automatically depending on the operating mode,
but can also be selected manually.
The pre-filters also contribute
to the excellent receiver characteristics of the FT-DX101: Yaesu has
installed 15 fixed bandpass filters, but optionally a tracking bandpass
filter can also be switched on. The tracking filter is tuned via a
variable variable capacitor, which is controlled by a very precise
miniature stepper motor. Hence the name "VC (Variable Capacitor)
Tuning". Yaesu specifies an attenuation of up to -70dB for the
suppression of unwanted signals. This results in a top Blocking Dynamic
Range (BDR) of 150 dB at 2 kHz signal spacing with a dynamic range of
120 dB (RMDR).
The FT-DX101 is offered in two versions:
The
FT-DX101D has 100 W transmit power. It requires 13.8V, 22A power supply
via mains adapter or battery and has the tracking preselection ex works
only on the main receiver.
The FT-DX101MP has 200 W transmit power
and comes complete with the FPS-101 external speaker with built-in 50 V
power supply. It also has the 300 Hz CW filter on the main receiver and
the tracking preselection on the main and sub receivers.
Application description FT-DX101MP
The FTDX101 shortwave transceiver combines the best of both worlds:
Narrowband 9 MHz quartz-roofing filters ensure that a hybrid SDR can
process an optimal signal, while a second, direct-scanning SDR still
provides overview of the entire band and enables a three-dimensional
waterfall pattern.
To allow all types of DX traffic, the FTDX101 also
offers two completely independent, equivalent receivers (main and
sub-receivers) using this technique. Each receiver is equipped with DSPs
for filtering the AF signal. Thus, individual notch and noise filters
can be applied; each receiver also has its own set of adjustable filter
widths.
The display can be expanded accordingly to two waterfall
displays, which can be shown either side by side or one above the other.
This also results in a system with two independent AF outputs, so you
can have main and sub VFO output separately to stereo headphones or two
speakers. This is very practical when hunting for a rare station in
split mode.
As far as the controls are concerned, the Yaesu FTDX101
represents a successful mixture of proven and new ideas. The legendary
FT-1000MP already had a VFO knob with an additional, outer tuning ring.
With the FTDX101, this ring serves easily switchable functions: Fine
tuning on the main VFO, tuning on the sub-VFO, VC tuning and clarifier.
On
the large, colour touch display, many other functions are accessible
via soft keys: Tapping the spectrum allows you to change the frequency
directly, tapping the frequency allows direct frequency entry, etc. The
display can be adapted to your personal taste in terms of colour and
presentation.
Yaesu is also breaking new ground in band selection.
The keys are clearly arranged next to each other, and the 60- and 4-m
bands have their own keys. Coloured LEDs above and below the band keys
indicate the respective assignment of the main and sub VFO.
You can find a comprehensive comparison with Kenwood's high-end
transceiver TS-890S in our blog post.
| Product Name | FT-DX101MP |
|---|---|
| Freq Range Receiver | 30 kHz - 75 MHz |
| Supported Bands | 160m, 80m, 60m, 40m, 30m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, 10m, 6m |
| TX Power [W] | 200 W |
| 4 m Band TX capable | Yes, modification required |
| 6 m Band TX capable | Yes, as shipped |
| 60 m Band TX capable | Yes, as shipped |
| Brand | Yaesu |
| Modes | USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY, PSK-31 |
| Weight | 14.3 kg |
| Bluetooth Interface | No |
Yaesu Musen CO., LTD., Omori Bell Building D-3F, 6-26-3, Minami Oi, Shinagawa, Tokyo, 140-0013, Japan, +81-3-6404-6520, www.yaesu.com, [email protected]
WiMo Antennen und Elektronik GmbH, Am Gäxwald 14, 76863 Herxheim, Tel. +49 (0)7276 9668–0, E-Mail: [email protected], Internet: www.wimo.com
