Yaesu FTdx10: Scope Level Setting (video #34 in this series)
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
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My good friend Joel, KC4WZB, loaned me his brand new Yaesu FTdx10. When I say loaned, I mean he picked it up at Ham Radio Outlet and brought it straight to me, so I could unbox it and shoot a series of videos, exploring the capabilities of this latest offering from Yaesu.
This is the thirty-fourth video in a series of videos I have produced to show the capabilities of the Yaesu FTdx10. In this video I show how to assign the MPVD function via the Custom Select button. There is also some bonus footage about the advantage of SSB modulation versus Amplitude Modulation (AM). The Waterfall display can be used as a great visual aid to illustrate the difference between USB and LSB.
WARNING! At the time this video was produced it wasn't yet widely known that certain, if not most, DVI-D to HDMI adapters could cause damage to the FTdx10 video output circuit. As radios were returned to Yaesu for repair, it was determined that the adapters used were back-feeding a voltage to the video output circuitty within the FTdx10, causing premature failure. I DO NOT recommend using any adapter. Find a monitor with a native DVI-D connection and use a DVI-D to DVI-D cable.
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73, de N4HNH - Наука та технологія
Thanks for the video Doug. Just got my DX10 set up 2 days ago and have gone over 10 of your videos since then. I have watched alot of your DX10 videos over the last year but now that I actually have the radio setup it's time to start going thru all the videos. I love this setup with the MPVD. Thanks, Jim
I’m glad you are liking the FTdx10 and my video series, Jim. There is so much radio packed into that relatively small box. I’m up to video #99 in the tutorial series. S7 and S9 Patreon members have access to all of them, in order.
Thank you! I am an amateur operator for 45 years who just got his first SDR (well, superhet SDR). I chose the FTDX-10 over the FT-710 since I am a CW op, and with the current promotion of $200 rebate, the 300 HZ CW filter was basically free and most reviews favored the FTDX-10 for CW. My last new radios were an FT-857 for mobile and a Ten-Tec Orion for HF, both long gone. I have been mostly QRT for the past 10 years operating remote stations (with a computer) with some home QTH use of my son's Elecraft K1. Thus, SDR's, waterfalls, etc., are a new world to me, and this video is SO helpful not only for explaining much of this but also giving clues to the C.S. button, the MFVD ring, the front end IPO, ATTEN, etc. The functionality/price of these radios (and I include the IC7300) just blow me away. I will check out your other videos. I don't do subscriptions, e.g. Patreon stuff, but if you do "Buy Me a Coffee", I will - de KE5C
You chose wisely. The FTdx10 is a boss. The first 39 videos of my tutorial series can be viewed here on UA-cam. Videos 40 through 95 are only available to the Patreon members. Without the Patreon donations, none of the videos would be available. There is a Superchat (heart icon) on UA-cam, if you want to donate. You just don’t get Patreon privileges. 73, de N4HNH
Brilliant. Thank you. This is helping me decide on a new rig after 23 years with Ten Tec.
Glad I could help! 73, de N4HNH
Thank you very much for this informative well explained video. Top man.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, I learned a lot.
I’m glad you liked it.
Another very interesting topic to apply with my FT DX10. Noted and learned on the SSB signal on the left and right distinguishing USB and LSB. You Did it N4HNH
I’m so goat to hear that you found the tip helpful. There are many subtle features with these modern transceivers.
73, de N4HNH
I've learnt a lot on how to use this radio, great video, keep them coming
I’m so glad to hear that. It is my goal to help my viewers get the most from their ham radio experience.
73, de N4HNH
thanks i found a lot out from you
Been waiting on this
Video #34 has been in the playlist since May 12, 2021. I suggest watching the series in order of the video number. I added a warning about using monitor adapters, since most people don’t read the video description. Always read the video description for additional information.
73, de N4HNH
Excellent vidéo ! Fred from Paris, France
I’m glad you liked it, Fred. 73, Doug
@@n4hnhradio I like all your videos !
Nice video bud! Exactly how I set mine up as well! Thanks! 73
This is one of the earlier videos but I bumped it. I think some viewers only see them when they’re new. They must not realize there is a playlist, in order.
73, de N4HNH
I find the IPO very useful as per the manual in relation to frequencies below 14mhz. Keeps the noise low.
Modern transceivers are too sensitive for the lower frequencies. Disabling preamps is necessary to improve the signal-to-noise ratio.
This is my very first receiver since getting my general ticket, and gotta admit I really like it. But your video sure makes things look/sound nicer! I appreciate your tutorial. Dumb question, but how do you change bands? What antenna do I need to be able to change bands? I currently have a JPC-12, so I have the coil on a specific band. Thank you for your help.
I change bands by tapping the Band button or by operating from memory mode and using memory tune.
3 of my antennas are resonant on multiple bands without requiring an antenna matching unit. My doublet antenna system is only resonant on the 17m band. On bands that require an antenna matching unit, I use the Elecraft “antenna tuner” (antenna matching unit) that is internal to my Elecraft amplifier. The antenna matching unit receives the band change data from the radio via a special cable from Elecraft. As I change bands, the antenna matching unit instantly recalls the settings for that band. I cover this in the “Ultimate Automation” videos. Look for the Elecraft playlists.
@@n4hnhradio thank you for your response
You’re very welcome! 73, de N4HNH
Hi, just found your channel and am thinking of getting this rig to upgrade my 450D. Question is, can I use a DVI to HDMI adapter cord to run an external monitor without issues? As you know, most newer computer monitors are all HDMI, at least the cheaper ones are.
Yaesu doesn’t recommend an adapter. Many FTdx10 transceivers have been sent to Yaesu for the $800 repair. Some have chanced it and found an adapter that seemed to work for a few months before the port on the radio failed. Others have reported success for 2-3 years. If you want to risk it, the time to do so is while you have the 3-year warranty backing you.
@@n4hnhradio OK thank you. I guess I'll have to find an old school monitor LOL.
They are available on eBay and some on Amazon. Like I said, there are supposedly some adapters that work. I’m just not willing to take a chance. My FTdx10 is no longer covered by the 3-year warranty.
Thanks Doug. Happy national cheese burger day!
Thank you, Martin! 73, Doug
I want to see a little bit of noise on the scope to see the full dynamic range!
You can do that.
I really wish Yaesu would incorporate averaging to the panadapter.
Hi Philip!
@@n4hnhradio hey man
Hi.. Is there any playlist about ftdx10?
Yes, there is. It’s up to 97 videos, with more in the edit queue. The list is at: www.Patreon.com/N4HNH
From the Home page, click Collections. Look for the FTdx10 collection. Look for a post entitled, “Additional FTdx10 Videos.”
Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the Super Chat!
that's a great tip
I’m glad you like that, Doug. It’s great to hear you. I call for you every once in a while on 49. Merry Christmas!
@@n4hnhradio I listen from time to time. Early AM and some in the evening. About the mouse...I am seeing mixed reports that say a wired mouse must be used while other say that certain Logitech devices will work. What say you?
The Logitech M-310 has worked for many. There is a big discussion about that in the Patreon portal in the posts list. Many report success with the M-310. I have a very old Logitech wireless and it works.
Thank you for the video. I saw your waning about HDMI but Yaesu put out a video showing how to hook up to either a monitor (DVI to DVI) or to a TV (DVI to HDMI). Does your information say that using a HDMI under any circumstances could damage the Radio? Thanks again
Unless there is very recent information from Yaesu that I missed, they have yet to officially say there is any adapter that will work. HRO even states a warning on their Web site. But it’s confusing. Scroll down the FTdx10 page to the bottom. You will see an adapter at the bottom. Click on it. Scroll to the bottom and read the warning, “cannot be used with Yaesu FTdx10.” So why does HRO even list it in the first place?
There is some information from Tim Factor (Yaesu support) at this link: groups.io/g/ftdx-10/message/1265
Some have reported success with a specific adapter, only to have their radio fail in 6 months.
The official answer I’ve heard from Yaesu is to read the manual. It states DVI-D to DVI-D. I connected a DVI-D monitor in April of 2021 and it has worked fine ever since.
@@n4hnhradio thank you very much. Here’s the link, though it is from Yaesu-UK. ua-cam.com/video/EsctM6j-wSg/v-deo.html
I would suggest that you ask Yaesu UK to provide the exact part number for the DVI-D to HDMI cable they show in the video. There are supposed to be some cables that work but Yaesu USA hasn’t provided an exact brand/part number. Too many radios have failed due to customers having to just guess at it.
You can just press the function knob and set it with that too if you don't want to remap your outer vfo.
Yes of course. But I want instant access to the scope sensitivity. That’s why I made this video. I keep my Function knob set to CW speed or RF power.
Is it possible to set to DX10 averaging? Like on Icom? Or is the spectroscope still oscillating so fast? Thank you
The processor in the FTdx10 is fast enough to provide fast transient response. There is no need for averaging. So Yaesu did not include that option. With averaging, you see a noise floor with signals rising up from the noise. Once you set the scope level the way I show, you only see signals, with no noise floor. You can know that everything on the display is a signal.
@@n4hnhradio I'm sure that since the x6100 can also set and display the rationing, it won't be so much about the processor, but about the fact that someone at Yaesu didn't think that this option, first of all, will greatly improve the feeling of watching the display, and averaging is mainly used to make the peaks short signals like two or one words that someone says into the microphone, which you don't even notice in this vibrating madhouse. They were held at their peak for a while on the spectroscope, giving the operator a chance and time to analyze whether they wanted to focus on it or not, thanks to this feature I've already found a lot of interesting catches that I wouldn't have noticed with the Yaesu, because it would have been displayed in hundredths seconds. However, when someone at Yaesu didn't even think there were big guys with big hands who could barely fit a finger between the VFO and the function selector. Something like really using the potential of the display, instead of the disco, is a small thing, I would have had the radio a long time ago, but these are such essentials that I would rather buy the IC7300, which is older and therefore slightly worse in terms of parameters, but at least it gives conceptual logic and in the control and style of the concept of how the operator should perceive the display of the frequency range in front of him. The only chance is to service the FTDX10 and output the signal for an external SDR and use a completely different software for control, one that makes sense, I can't imagine connecting a monitor to that radio and looking at some data and a disco that he won't tell me anything except the waterfall. Sometimes I don't understand why manufacturers don't invite selected operators from all categories such as DXers, competitors, listeners, etc. and ask them how they would imagine an ideal radio, I believe that even through the certainly ambitious ideas of all of them, they would arrive at a realistic concept of a super TCVR, which would not suffer from school ailments. PEACE
Enjoy the IC-7300. I don’t hate that radio. I don’t even like Yaesu as a company. I don’t think they like me much either. I am critical of them. Admittedly , I am critical in areas that I think are important. I’m not going to quibble with them over minor quirks. I don’t quibble with them over display related things, because displays are not important to me. I can pick out weak signals with my ears, from experience and knowing where to look, and by tuning my VFO.
Yaesu doesn’t make perfect radios. But no company does. I pick the radio that best suits my operating style. At the moment Yaesu has radios that meet my needs in most areas, even if I don’t care for Yaesu the company.
Super!!!!!
This video has been available since May 12, 2021. I added a warning about using monitor adapters, since most people don’t read the video description, which contains additional information.
73, de N4HNH
@@n4hnhradio Thank you!!!!!
Can i customize the color of the waterfall colors?
Yes. There is a menu selection to choose from. You cannot select individual colors, but a color theme
How do you set the waterfall level of signal per division above the bar?
The waterfall level is set with the Level setting, as shown in this video.
Hi wonder if you can help me , watched two of your previous videos on 1/ setting the amc level on the Ftdx10 and the other an in depth tutorial on settings the display colours for waterfall etc .any chance you could give me a link to them as can’t see them ? Appreciate your videos so helpful thanks .
The videos are organized into playlists. There is a FTdx10 playlist with over 100 videos. Are you not seeing the playlist?
Here is one fire TX audio: Yaesu FTdx10 TX Audio Settings (video #4 in this series)
ua-cam.com/video/dDaqNW05seo/v-deo.html
Here is one about setting the waterfall color: FTdx10 Display Color Scheme (Video #36 in this series)
ua-cam.com/video/ZghNxtyy47s/v-deo.html
@@n4hnhradio That’s the one thank you.
Thanks , is there any other options for colour choice on the Ftdx10 apart from bringing up the colour menu from the main menu screen ? Seem to recall having seen a video on UA-cam setting several different colours ie. One colour for the waterfall, another for the waterfall peaks etc ? @@n4hnhradio
Great video! de W2CSI
I’m glad you liked it. 73, de N4HNH
I had this radio..from new aswell..don't bother wasting your cash its a over rated video game look..its so not worth it
I don’t even care about the display. The receiver won me over. But the display is great, once you understand it.
@@n4hnhradio no I could use it well..I went back to the icom lot better radio
@paulshockieuk2651 Oh my! Define better.