The notch trick is a fantastic method. I used it on my FT-950 and it worked wonders. In fact I operate that radio with all the tricks ive learned from this channel and it really makes that old rig shine! Thank you!
I’m glad to know that, Dan. The impetus for me to start this channel was seeing so many hams buying a new radio when they weren’t even getting the most from their previous radio. I used these techniques, plus some filter upgrades, with my Yaesu FT-920. I ran that radio for 20 years. 73, Doug
I’m glad you found the video informative. I have t-shirts that say, “I use the notch trick”, among other sayings. I wear one to hamfests and other ham meetings. N4HNHradio.com
Hi Jim! I prefer keeping APF set to narrow. The FTdx5000MP even has a super narrow option. I use it. It’s part of my formula for working ghost stations. I covered it in my menu optimizations documents. With the FTdx10 I use narrow APF and the notch trick to pull out ghost stations.
I cover the differences in my FTdx101 series. Video #1 is in the FTdx101MP playlist. The rest of the series is available for S7 (Executive) and S9 (VIP) Patreon members. I also wrote an article comparing the FT-710, FTdx10, and FTdx101D/MP, to help choose which one is best for your operating style. The article is also at: www.Patreon.com/N4HNH
The notch trick is a fantastic method. I used it on my FT-950 and it worked wonders. In fact I operate that radio with all the tricks ive learned from this channel and it really makes that old rig shine! Thank you!
I’m glad to know that, Dan. The impetus for me to start this channel was seeing so many hams buying a new radio when they weren’t even getting the most from their previous radio. I used these techniques, plus some filter upgrades, with my Yaesu FT-920. I ran that radio for 20 years.
73, Doug
Excellent demo Doug. Thanks for posting it. 73
Glad you liked it.
Great video, Doug.
Thank you sir!
Great video Doug. Just starting out with ham radio and CW. Hope to get on the air soon and try out the notch trick.
I’m glad you found the video informative. I have t-shirts that say, “I use the notch trick”, among other sayings. I wear one to hamfests and other ham meetings. N4HNHradio.com
I will check that out. Thanks Doug!
Hi Doug, Watched this video again tonight. Always need to be reminded of things. On my 991A and DX10 should I always be running the APF on narrow?
Hi Jim! I prefer keeping APF set to narrow. The FTdx5000MP even has a super narrow option. I use it. It’s part of my formula for working ghost stations. I covered it in my menu optimizations documents. With the FTdx10 I use narrow APF and the notch trick to pull out ghost stations.
Other than a few filters and extra VFO, what is the DX 10 missing that the 101 series has better?
I cover the differences in my FTdx101 series. Video #1 is in the FTdx101MP playlist. The rest of the series is available for S7 (Executive) and S9 (VIP) Patreon members. I also wrote an article comparing the FT-710, FTdx10, and FTdx101D/MP, to help choose which one is best for your operating style. The article is also at: www.Patreon.com/N4HNH