Another exceptional demonstration of the 5k abilities. People, this goes to show what can be done when you know WHAT and WHY you are making adjustments.
Thanks for the question John! I didn’t specifically make a first-use video. My videos progressed from real-world experience as I learned the radio myself. As far as first-use goes though, I suggest watching the videos related to TX and RX audio settings. Then look for the ones related to menu settings for the filter curves. 73, Doug
Thank you Doug.. I have watched, rewatched and watched again. The decision has been made. When you are next in the shack, would you be able measure the combined height of the radio inc the SM without the feet on the Rig Please? IE Bottom panel of 5k to the top panel of the SM. Thanks Doug. Your videos have been a massive help in answering questions at a time when info is hard to find. 73 Mike
Indeed, the tms320c6727 is a good chip. It's interesting that they didn't use the same chip in FT-891, FT-991, FT-991A, FTdx101D and MP, and FTdx10. They used the tms320c6746 for all of those. The DSP is quite good in all of those radios as well, except with the FTdx101, the DSP is prone to distortion at settings of 4 or less. It's also interesting that the FTdx5000 DSP cannot and will not produce the "watery" sounding digital artifacts. That is one of the reasons I chose it over the FTdx101MP. I don't think the difference is simply which DSP chip was used. It seems that the implementation of the chip was better in the FTdx5000. As I recall, it was also quite good in the FTdx1200 and FTdx3000D.
@@n4hnhradio yes the implementation is different somehow. With the 101 , changes to the firmware also adjusted how the NR worked in subsequent releases, albeit slightly.
Very good video, I completely agree with ref to s meters I own a yaesu ft 840,897 and a 950 all read different s meter readings the 950 is far superior to the 840 and far more superior to the 897 which seems to receive far more noise I use them all through a bhi noise reduction speaker. The 5000 definitely looks the one to have. I always use ipo on 80m and the 6db att and rf gain also helps, I always leave the roofing filter on auto so 6khz on ssb I'm interested if you have any views on roofing filter selection. Thanks again for the video that is one awesome radio, 73 de 2e0nbk
If you press straight in on the rocker switch for the roofing filter selection, the 5000 will auto-select filter width based upon the DSP width setting. If you keep the width below 2.7kHz it will choose the 3kHz roofing filter. All of the rocker switches put the 5000 into auto-select for their given function. AGC, ATT, IPO, etc., all do it. 73, N4HNH
Another exceptional demonstration of the 5k abilities. People, this goes to show what can be done when you know WHAT and WHY you are making adjustments.
Thanks Mike! Indeed, we need to get to know our radio and its capabilities. 73, Doug
Fantastic video like always Doug, thank you, cheers and 73’s, Sam, 🇦🇺
Thank you Sam! 73, Doug
Thanks Doug.👍🇬🇧❤️
Doug, out of curiosity, have you made a video about how to set up a new DX5000MP for first use? Thanks as always for the uploads, John 2E0SVB
Thanks for the question John! I didn’t specifically make a first-use video. My videos progressed from real-world experience as I learned the radio myself.
As far as first-use goes though, I suggest watching the videos related to TX and RX audio settings. Then look for the ones related to menu settings for the filter curves.
73, Doug
Thank you Doug.. I have watched, rewatched and watched again. The decision has been made. When you are next in the shack, would you be able measure the combined height of the radio inc the SM without the feet on the Rig Please? IE Bottom panel of 5k to the top panel of the SM. Thanks Doug. Your videos have been a massive help in answering questions at a time when info is hard to find. 73 Mike
Hi Mike! It measures just shy of 7 inches. I hope that helps. 73, Doug
@@n4hnhradio Mega thanks. Sadly a tad too tall. More thought required.
The 1200/5000 have the same DSP chip
Indeed, the tms320c6727 is a good chip. It's interesting that they didn't use the same chip in FT-891, FT-991, FT-991A, FTdx101D and MP, and FTdx10. They used the tms320c6746 for all of those. The DSP is quite good in all of those radios as well, except with the FTdx101, the DSP is prone to distortion at settings of 4 or less. It's also interesting that the FTdx5000 DSP cannot and will not produce the "watery" sounding digital artifacts. That is one of the reasons I chose it over the FTdx101MP. I don't think the difference is simply which DSP chip was used. It seems that the implementation of the chip was better in the FTdx5000. As I recall, it was also quite good in the FTdx1200 and FTdx3000D.
@@n4hnhradio yes the implementation is different somehow. With the 101 , changes to the firmware also adjusted how the NR worked in subsequent releases, albeit slightly.
Very good video, I completely agree with ref to s meters I own a yaesu ft 840,897 and a 950 all read different s meter readings the 950 is far superior to the 840 and far more superior to the 897 which seems to receive far more noise I use them all through a bhi noise reduction speaker. The 5000 definitely looks the one to have. I always use ipo on 80m and the 6db att and rf gain also helps, I always leave the roofing filter on auto so 6khz on ssb I'm interested if you have any views on roofing filter selection. Thanks again for the video that is one awesome radio, 73 de 2e0nbk
I usually use the 3kHz roofing filter for SSB, just to help the DSP out a bit. 73, N4HNH
@@n4hnhradio thanks for the reply I will change mine to 3khz, great vids again cheers
If you press straight in on the rocker switch for the roofing filter selection, the 5000 will auto-select filter width based upon the DSP width setting. If you keep the width below 2.7kHz it will choose the 3kHz roofing filter.
All of the rocker switches put the 5000 into auto-select for their given function. AGC, ATT, IPO, etc., all do it. 73, N4HNH
Nothing worse then being 'drowned out' by the receiver.