Yaesu FT-DX10

The Yaesu FT-DX10, the new long-awaited compact HF/50MHz 100W SDR transceiver from the famous quality brand Yaesu

Hybrid SDR configuration

Like the Yaesu FT-DX101 series, the new FT-DX10 uses the Yaesu Hybrid SDR configuration - Narrow Band SDR and Direct Sampling SDR. The Narrow band SDR receiver emphasizes excellent receiver performance while the Direct Sampling SDR offers a Digital Processing Real-Time Spectrum Scope.

Narrowband SDR with 3 types of roofing filters and phenomenal multi-signal reception characteristics

As with the Yaesu FT-DX101 series, the received configuration is of the Down Conversion type with the first IF at 9 MHz. This allows the inclusion of excellent narrow bandwidth crystal roof filters that have a desirable sharp "cliff edge" form factor.

Thanks to the Narrow Band SDR with the latest circuit configuration including 500 Hz, 3 kHz and 12 kHz roof filters and low-noise oscillator, the RMDR (Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range) reaches 116 dB or more, the close-in BDR (Blocking Dynamic Range) range) reaches 141 dB or more and 3rd IMDR (Third Order Intermodulation Dynamic Range) reaches 109 dB or more in the 14 MHz band at 2 kHz separation.

250 MHz HRDDS

HRDDS stands for High Resolution Direct Digital Synthesizer that ensures quiet and clear reception. The local circuit of the new Yaesu FT-DX10 uses the 250 MHz HRDDS method, the same as the FT-DX101 series. Thanks to the characteristics that improve the C/N ratio (carrier to noise) and the careful selection of components in the design, the phase noise characteristic of the local signal reaches an excellent value of -145 dB or less in 14 MHz at 2 kHz separation.

3DSS

3DSS stands for 3-Dimensional Spectrum Stream which works on the 5-inch TFT color screen with touch screen functionality. You can see the 3DSS display on the 5-inch full-color panel. By touching the frequency display, the numeric keypad is displayed and the active band and frequency adjustment can be set by direct input. Frequency setting and adjustment can also be performed by turning the MAIN knob or touching the scope display. As with the FT-DX101 series, MULTI display, RX control status display, Center, FIX and Cursor modes are available.

The front panel is designed for superior operational efficiency. The MPVD (Multi Purpose VFO outer Dial is a large multi-function ring around the outside of the VFO dial that allows operation of Clarifier, C/S (custom selection function) and memory channel recall.

SCU-LAN10

SCU-LAN10 stands for remote control with optional LAN Unit. This remote control of the transceiver is possible with the optional SCU-LAN10 and the SCU-LAN10 Network Remote Control Software. In addition to controlling the basic functions of the transceiver, the versatile scope displays enable advanced operations such as monitoring band conditions on a large screen at a location away from the ham shack by connecting to a home LAN network.

Features of the Yaesu FT-DX10

• Frequency range:
  
  • TX: 1.8-54 MHz
    
  • RX: 30kHz - 75MHz
• 15 separate bandpass filters
• Effective QRM suppression with the IF DSP (IF SHIFT/WIDTH, IF NOTCH DNF, DNR, COUNTOUR) High-quality and super stable power amplifier using the new push-pull MOSFET RD70HUP2 aluminum heat sink with 80 mm low-noise axial cooling fan
• Fast automatic antenna tuner with a large capacity memory of 100 channels
• RF & AF transmit monitor
• Microphone amplifier with three-stage parametric equalizer (SSB/AM mode)
• QMB (fast memory bank)
• Band Stack function
• Optional speaker – SP-30 designed for the new FTDX10
• Optional roof filter (300Hz) – XF-130CN available
• Wide and narrow bandwidth selection: Yes
• Operating temperature: 0℃ to +50℃
• Frequency step SSB/CW: 1 Hz / 10 Hz
• Frequency step AM/FM: 10 Hz / 100 Hz
• Frequency stability: ± 0.5 PPM
• Operating Voltage: 13.8 Volt ± 15% (negative ground)
• Power consumption: RX (no signal): 2.5 A / RX (signal present): 2.0 A / TX (100W): 23 A
• Display: 5 inch Full-Color TFT Display with Touch Panel
• Emergency (SOS) function: Yes
• Mode of emission: A1A (CW) / A3E (AM) / J3E (SSB) / F2D (FM) / F3E (FM) / F1B (RTTY) / G1B (PSK)
• VFO/Memory Scan: Yes
• Programmable Memory Scan (PMS): Yes
• AF / RF gain / Squelch: Yes
• Noise Blanker: Yes
• Time-Out Timer (TOT): Yes
• Band Stack: Yes
• Digital Noise Reduction (DNR): The Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) system is designed to reduce the level of ambient noise found on the HF and 50 MHz bands.
• Quick Memory Bank (QMB): The current operation status can be stored in a dedicated memory channel (QMB: Quick Memory Bank) with one touch.
• External phone jack: Connect headphones to this standard φ3.5 stereo jack.
• MicroSD card slot
• External speaker socket
• External USB socket
• External USB jack
• External Key socket
• External display socket
• External ACC socket
• External tuner socket
• External RTTY/DATA
• External ground socket
• External REM socket
• External linear socket
• External RS-232C socket
• Antenna Connection: UHF-Female (PL) (SO-239)
• Microphone connection: RJ45
• Dimensions: L 266mm x H 91mm x W 263mm
• Weight: 1900 grams

Transmitter

• Output power (Watt): 5-100 Watt (Carrier Power AM: 5-25 Watt)
• Spurious emission: 1.8 - 30 MHz: better than -50 dB / 50 MHz: better than -63 dB
• Modulation type: J3E / A3E / F3E
• Maximum deviation: wide: ±5.0 kHz / narrow: ±2.5 kHz
• Harmonic radiation 1.8 - 29.7 MHz: Better than -50 dB
• Harmonic radiation 50 MHz: better than -63 dB
• Harmonic radiation 70 MHz (UK amateur band): Better than -60 dB
• Antenna impedance (antenna tuner 'OFF'): 50 Ω (unbalanced)
• Antenna impedance (antenna tuner 'ON') HF: 16.7-150 Ω (unbalanced)
• Antenna impedance (antenna tuner 'ON') 50 MHz: 25 - 100 Ω (unbalanced)
• Microphone impedance: 600 Ω (200 - 10k Ω)
• SSB Carrier Suppression: Minimum 60 dB below peak output
• Unwanted sideband suppression: minimum 60 dB below peak output
• 3rd order IMD: -31 dB @14 MHz 100W PEP
• Audio response SSB: no more than -6 dB from 300 - 2700 Hz

Receiver

• Sensitivity 1.8-30 MHz SSB/CW: 0.16μV type for 10 dB SINAD (AMP2 “ON”) (2.4 kHz)
• Sensitivity 50-54 MHz SSB/CW: 0.125μV type for 10 dB SINAD (AMP2 “ON”) (2.4 kHz)
• Sensitivity 70-70.5 MHz SSB/CW: 0.125μV type for 10 dB SINAD (AMP2 "ON") (2.4 kHz)
• Sensitivity 0.5-1.8 MHz AM: 7.9 μV type for 10 dB SINAD (AMP2 "ON") (30% modulation, 6.0 kHz)
• Sensitivity 1.8-30 MHz AM: 2.0 µV type for 10 dB SINAD (AMP2 "ON") (30% modulation, 6.0 kHz)
• Sensitivity 50-54 MHz AM: 1.0 μV typ for 10 dB SINAD (AMP2 "ON") (30% modulation, 6.0 kHz)
• Sensitivity 70-70.5 MHz AM: 2.0 µV type for 10 dB SINAD (AMP2 "ON") (30% modulation, 6.0 kHz)
• Sensitivity 28-30 MHz FM: 0.25 μV type for 12 dB SINAD (AMP2 “ON”) (1 kHz 3.5 kHz DEV BW: 12 kHz)
• Sensitivity 50-54 MHz FM: 0.20 μV type for 12 dB SINAD (AMP2 “ON”) (1 kHz 3.5 kHz DEV BW: 12 kHz)
• Sensitivity 70-70.5 MHz FM: 0.25 μV type for 12 dB SINAD (AMP2 “ON”) (1 kHz 3.5 kHz DEV BW: 12 kHz)
• Center frequency 1st: 9.005 MHz
• Center frequency 2nd: 24 kHz
• Selectivity (-6 dB/-60 dB) CW (BW=0.5 kHz): 0.5 kHz or better / 0.75 kHz or less
• Selectivity (-6 dB/-60 dB) SSB (BW=2.4 kHz): 2.4 kHz or better / 3.6 kHz or less
• Selectivity (-6 dB/-60 dB) AM (BW=6 kHz): 6.0 kHz or better / 15 kHz or less
• Selectivity (-6 dB/-60 dB) FM (BW=12 kHz): 12 kHz or better / 30 kHz or less
• Reception system: Superheterodyne with double conversion
• Secondary radio wave strength: ≤4 nW
• Audio output power: 2.5 W (THD10%, 13.8 V)
• Audio output impedance: 4 - 16 Ω (Nominal: 8 Ω)
• Image suppression 1.8-28 MHz: 70 dB or better
• Image suppression 50 MHz: 60 dB or better
• Image suppression 50 MHz: 60 dB or better

Package contents

• 1x Yaesu FT-DX10 transceiver
• 1x DC cable
• 1x 6.3mm 3-pin plug
• 1x Yaesu SSM-75E microphone
• 1x 25Amp. fuse
• 1x Manual in English