Amazing. I did oposite after ft991a get trouble with ATU, then end transistors died (after 30 qsos). Ft991a has totaly shitty menu as touch screen is not fully used as at 7300. I have many Yaesu but 991 was my last one. I'm disapointed how shitty trx they release for the market. It has also cuted many functions from predecessors like ft897. 100memory in hf, vhf, uhf is a joke.
I've never had any issue with my FT-991 firmware wise. The early rigs had bad biasing from the factory causing the PA to die. They fixed that about a year or so prior to the 991A. Still, I'd like to have a separate HF rig. I was about to buy a 7300. I'm glad I saw this. I'm thinking I'll wait for the FTDX10 and see how it stacks up. Thank you for making this video.
There is still a solution to the 7300: you can turn backwards the RF gain (it's simple but not the best solution) and if you have overload, try 2 things : make a preselector (i built one and it makes improvements), and / or have a RX loop antenna + the separation kit to have a separate RX and TX antenna (will cost the few hundreds you'd lose but you'll have a loop antenna as a plus). On my side I am keeping the 7300 for the higher bands (15 and higher and mostly for 10 and 6 and 4m), and my 850SAT / 590SG combo for the lower bands.
I often need to do exactly this (reduce RF gain) especially when the AGC is disabled. However, at least on the digital modes this can then make weak signals disappear into the noise floor of the receiver. For stronger signals this works well though. Thanks for the comment!
Yaesu is great I've had a few over many years ,ft 101 zd mk3 still in use, ft 1000d, ft 950 still in use , ft 897d, ft 857d, ft 450, ftdx 1200 which I still use and is my all time favorite !!! I'm excited to grab a ftdx 10 but I'll wait a while for revisions and the price point will drop also. Yaesu you rock as you're rigs are fantastic !!!
I’m not in the same situation as you Steve. I operate HF with FT 891 and despite lots of noise in my local environment I am happy with the receive on my radio. I’m quite lucky because the radio I purchased was all I could afford and despite a poor Sherwood review the radio is getting a cult following as the receiver is actually really good and now CW operators are raving about its performance. I hope you find what you are looking for.
A friend of mine has the 590SG, great radio, it has all the buttons, looks like a proper radio, great filters, great audio and you have the panadapter built in to connect your own SDR for the big waterfall and if he had got the 590sg before I got my 7300 I would have got this instead. I also have the FT-891 and with headphones the audio is just wonderful, I think Yaesu have the edge when it comes to Audio. All the Rob Sherwood reports don't tell how a radio will sound and this is as important as it's performance. The 7300 audio just isn't good, it's got a natural high noise floor. So I got the PTRX 7300 Panadapter and hooked it up to my Airspy HF+, big difference but my 891 audio quality wise still has the edge with headphones. 7300 + PTRX panadapter + SDR is expensive, best to get the FT-DX10 if looking for a new radio.
I had the original FT991 and there were a lot of issues with it. I now have the FT991A and I love it to bits, I don't seem to suffer any of the issues that you are talking about with the 7300.
I bought an Apache Labs Hermes late 2023 production run and run it with Thetis and a 500 w amp. Head and shoulders above the IC7300. The biggest advantage is the in depth capability of the software frankly and playing around with dozens of settings won't suit everyone. However you have menus and multifunction knobs etc to work with on all modern radios
Perfectly agree with your toughts. In my opinion the FTDX10 (having the best display of the rigs you mentioned) could be a very interesting alternative of the IC-7300. Probably time will confirm or not this point of view. Anyway, I wish I had it!
Im glad its not just me that sees this weak signal problem with the 7300. I will take the safe route though selling my old 991 and a few other bit to purchase the FTDX 10 and run it alongside the 7300 until im sure ive made the right choice. Good luck. ........ and PS even the old 991 firmware isnt to bad with the odd hicup once in a while. I still prefer this for chasing weak DX. would love to have a qso sometime ;)
Until I posted this video I felt I was perhaps the only one experiencing these issues. It's good to know I'm not crazy :) Running both the 7300 and FTDX10 (or even the current FTDX101) would make a very interesting comparison. I did say I could't afford to chop and change radios but the more I think about this, the more attractive the FTDX10 is looking.
First, the IC-7300 has poor selectivity at -40 dB @ 3.4 kHz (competitive radios in the same price range are -60 dB @ 3.4 kHz0. Second, the AGC issue is, and always has been problematic with most radios. The key to resolve this is with your adjustable band pass filters and adjustable notch filters. The bandpass should be reduced in bandwidth and centered on the station you are receiving. The notch can be used to attenuate that one strong signal in the passband that is causing the AGC to reduce receiver sensitivity. This greatly reduces AGC activity from occurring on unwanted signals without disabling the AGC altogether. The ease of applying the filters rapidly on radios that have knobs for these adjustments (think FT-2000 like radios) is a big plus. Menus do enhance the ability to rapid make adjustment to the filters. I like KNOBS!!!!!
I got the FTDX10 a couple of months ago and it's amazing, really a huge jump from the 7300, gone is that overload and no having to back down on RF gain and no harsh audio, the Hybrid design is a real winner. The DX-10 filters are vastly superior to the 7300, The noise blanker is better on the DX10 but neither the 7300 or DX10 or most radios have fantastic noise blanker anyway. DNR on the DX10 is hands down much better than the 7300 and great against static from Lightning. But most of the time I don't need it but I did on the 7300 all the time to reduce that harsh audio. The audio from the DX10 is amazing, this is down to the hybrid design because the 891 sounds so much better than the 7300 also, SDR really needs proper control over the AGC because without it the background noise can be very harsh and to get a better understanding about that connect and sdr to your computer and load up sdr console and mess around with the AGC settings, or go to the many online Kiwi SDRs and play with the AGC threshold, you can make the Kiwis sound really sweet, if they have decent antennas of course. I only listen with headphones. The DX 10 isn't perfect though the screen resolution is 800x600 and while this is fine for the radio screen on a big screen it's not very good, you won't get the waterfall visual quality you'll get with a normal sdr and sdr console for example, not even close but it does the job. It really is a minor complaint because I find myself using the radio screen most of the time anyway as it's a bit larger than the 7300. The mouse works but you can't use the mouse wheel, and Lord knows why Yaesu won't allow typing on the fly for PSK31 or RTTY ? it would be really convenient not needing a computer for these modes. You have to use text stored in memory, kind of like macros in the likes of Fldigi. I was really impressed at how much I could knock out QRM on 80m on a Saturday night, it's a pity 80m ends at 3800 Khz in Europe. Of course no radio can eliminate splatter which is an every increasing problem along with those who feel 4 Khz bandwidth is acceptable or fair on a crowded band, not everyone wants to hear booming bass in someone's voice. I really am very impressed with the FTDX-10, I think Yaesu really have nailed it when it comes to receive audio quality. The Contour along with notch filter can really make a massive difference, if you are thinking about getting it then do you will be very happy.
Having had other SDR's, I was never happy with the performance of the 7300 or 7610. I much preferred my used IC-7700. I said I would never own another Yaesu (mainly due to the user interface) but this FTDX10 looks interesting.
I think SDR's can introduce a lot of noise to the audio, if I compare my FT-891 to my 7300 hands down the 891 wins for audio quality via headphones. I prefer audio quality and quiet receiver over screens and waterfalls.
I'm wondering if your experience with the 7300 is the result of the noise blanker. I have real issues with strong near signals if I have the NB on, turn it off and it decreases out of passband interference significantly. Also they did revise the 7300 midway, mine is a day one revision. I'm also in a very quiet QTH, so I'm hearing stations when the meter shows zero, and I don't suffer what you're describing. I'd say stay clear of the FTDX 10 for now, at least until they get the finals problems sorted. As for the Hermes lite, I've ordered one for the next product run, I can't wait. I'm using a Radioberry at the moment with SDR Console and that's a surprisingly good receiver, especially for 50 quid :)
Refreshing to see an accurate review of the 7300. I’ve had mine for two years now. My noise is changeable across the bands, I change the noise floor reference often without any major effects.
Agreed. I have a746Pro. Tried my elmers 7600, loved it and borrowed a friends 7300. I will stick with my 746Pro until I can afford a TS890S or 7610. Before I borrowed the 7300 I was just about sold on it based on how so many people talk about it.
Thanks for the info. I've had the FT 991A for a few years and haven't noticed any firmware issues. I just updated to the latest firmware a month ago. Unfortunately it wiped out all of my settings and memories:( I would have been nice if the 991 had a SD memory card slot to easily restore them.
I wasn't expecting this video to explode in popularity and regret some of my comments here. I understand the issues I'd heard about were from the first generation FT991 (not A) and I believe firmware updates have resolved some, if not all of the reported problems. If I had known this video would receive so many views I'd have been more careful regarding my research and comments. We live and learn :)
Just to clear up some of your questions or assumptions. The FTDX10 will be utilizing the same receiver of the FTDX101. The Hybrid configuration allows the radio to only concentrate on the portion that you are attempting to receive. This allows for amazing rejection outside of signals adjacent to your operating frequency. As you pointed out as well as others this is somewhat difficult for other manufacturers. Also I would love to hear where you obtained the information about firmware issues on the 991A?
My comments regarding the FT991 were based on comments from a club using an FT991 (non A) as the club radio. I also researched both radios online, whilst keeping in mind that each have their fair share of praise/criticism. Of course, the performance of the Hermes pushed me towards the SDR based IC7300 but in hindsight, I think this was an expensive mistake. FTDX101 RX performance in the FTDX10 footprint and price is looking really quite attractive right now.
the damage control team is here! do you have the guts to have a productive conversation about innovation, user interface and product support? (your choice of venue) or are you just following orders?
I'm thinking about buying a FTdx-10. Seems like it takes a lot of noise out of the front end compared to the 7300. I'm an Icom guy but this radio looks like it will take care of noise pretty good.
I had the same experience as Chris Ford, below. Had an IC-7300 and didn't bond with it. I too purchased an FT-991A. It is a compromise but I'm happier with it. G4TJK
I received feedback after posting this that the firmware issues were related to the FT991, rather than the revised FT991A. The other comments on this video confirm this. Sorry for any confusion.
@@oh3spnfinland718 ....I really think some of the initial issues with the 991 were software related. I purchased a 991 (not A) preowned from a local operator. Brought to the shack, reset to factory, updated firmware, and have had NO issues at all. Have ordered the 10, and I dont have money to throw around either, but the 10 is a perfect fit for how I operate my HF rigs. The noise reduction of Yaesu is top notch
Interesting observations Steve.. I'm returning to hobby after being absent for the last 30 years. The last HF transceiver I was operating was a Yaesu FT- 902-DM ! Needless to say, as things have changed so much, I'm proceeding with caution towards my next purchase. So far, I've had the IC7300 as a contender, but when I spotted the release of the new FTDX10 that uses an old school super-het front end, I've added it to the top of the contender list . The question remains as to whether Yaesu have sorted out the firmware issues that were present on it's predecessor (FT991) ? Your video certainly helped me to delay for a while, until more practical reviews on the FTDX10 start to get published. 73... Pete (G4RYO)
Thanks for the comment! I thought I delayed my purchase for long enough already but of course new radios must be announced within days of my purchase! In fairness, the IC7300 is a great radio and I did buy this with at least some awareness of the shortcomings, however I also suspected it was just the vocal minority reporting issues rather than the majority. I wasn't expecting my first experiences with the radio to be so disappointing. I still don't understand how the open source HL2 can perform so incredibly well without any additional filters, but if the roofing filters of the FTDX series resolve the issues in a traditional desktop footprint then this can only be a good thing.
Another real issue I have with the 7300 is the overshoot when driving the Acom 1000 which I read is related to AGC which could be the same issue as you experienced on FT8. I haven't noticed the issue on digi modes on the 7300 but I haven't used it much at all for Digi, I work digital mostly on the FT-891. The power overshoot really concerns me though. I don't want to kill my wonderful Acom.
If 7300 is what you consider major purchase, conclusion would be straight away that your review is going to be very poor. On the other side, 7300 in Australia costs $1595, ftdx 10 is priced at $2100 and 991A is $1999. Not comparable from price point. $500 difference between ftdx10 and 7300 ..... performance wise very comparable given the fact that 7300 is 5 years old and ftdx10 is yet to be released in 2020/21. Over
Thanks for your comment! I feel like I've hit that point in life where everything seems expensive. I always remember my parents complaining about the price of a cup of coffee "I remember when..." and it seems I'm hitting that point now with radio, computer and electronics test gear. So you are probably correct, my expectations were perhaps out of line. However, I still stand by my points regarding the apparent superior RX performance of the Hermes Lite 2 SDR and I did still expect more for a
Just bought my first HF transceiver and is the ftdx10, and it's great. Being new I'm not going to notice the types of things you notice, but would recommend one.
You should save money for a Mercury Lux for the Hermes. I already owned the 7300 and all these Yaesu's then i learned about the Hermes Lite 2 and decided to give it a try and omg I can't go back to the other radios comfortably I'm hooked probably be liquidating most of the knobs !! 73
I’ve been a licensed radio operator for about 18 months. I haven’t decided how to get an antenna higher up yet so I decided to create a $1,000 (USD) with the very entry level Alinco DX SRT8 as the base transceiver. My goal was to to become more knowledgeable about radio technology before plunking down a lot of money. If I’m not mistaken the FT DX10 costs about £1550 which translates to about $2000 USD. At that price, if I’m correct, the Yaesu would be in different category than the 7300, IMHO. A couple of ticks above midrange with an expectation of better performance. I’ll cherish the reviews once the FT DX10 hits the shelves in December.
I think the 7300 was around £1300 when first released, although could be mistaken. However, at current prices I do agree - there's a significant jump in cost and as someone else has pointed out, the 7300 is now 5 year old technology. Also, welcome to the hobby - and I wouldn't worry too much about the antenna height; A low height 'NVIS' dipole is working very well for me but it depends on your requirements. I'm happy to lose a few dB at very low 'DX' angles in favour of stronger local (
I was serious about the Alinco too, but for just a tiny bit more, you can get the Yaesu FT-891. I got mine new for $510 after rebate. The FT-891 is insanely better radio than the Alinco. While it does not have the bells and whistles of an IC-7300, many have reported the FT-891 to have better receive and transmit performance. A huge drawback for the Alinco is lack of a USB CAT Control and digital interface. I was on the HF airways for well under $1k: FT-891+ homemade EFHW-8010 (google Steve Ellington EFHW) + existing computer ATX power supply. Add a raspberry pi w/ a cheap usb sound card and you have a powerhouse system.
Like and a sub from me mate. Thanks for some real talk that isn't kissing anyone's rear end. I own a late model Yaesu FT-450D (Jan 2020 and for what I paid I love it), it will become my backup rig this year. Have to wait and see, if the FTDX10 is as good as Yaesu are saying it is, then it will probably be my next rig. 73's KD9PBT
Currently I have the ft-991 and havent had any issues at all. Just to clarify, I have the 991 (not the A)....no issues in any way. I connect it to SDRPlay and controll via OmniRig. Because of how I use my HF rig, the FTdx10 seems a perfect fit. Also seems that Yaesu has really excelled in the noise reduction arena. Have tended to lean toward Icom, but Ive been seeing some of the advantages of Yaesu systems. With that I have ordered an FTdx10. Also...Im surprised you dont use the waterfall. I tune my rigs with waterfall exclusively. Again, has been with the SDRPlay, which is a fantastic SDR. Looking forward to connecting the 10 to an external minitor.
If you like the Hermes-Lite, you might like the Elad FDM-DUO, which I bought recently, after considering the Icom 7300 for the longest time. I suspect it is still very competitive. I bought a JUMA PA-100D amp to accompany it also. Also, since your video, Yaesu came out with the 710 that sends some vibes around. Hope you will make an update to this video in the future. By the way, the Elad can be run stand alone or run completely on a PC.
I'd like the FT8 video please. I'd like to see how someone else uses it, I'm relatively new to it myself. I do love PSK31 and Olivia though, JS8 call is a bit boring, not many using it + a lot of people don't talk and just use it for ACK and HB.
Have 2 IC7300 each with an Acom1000 amplifier. Between the radio and amp I have an optointerface and have raised the delaytime in the menu 1 or 2 settings, no problems at all. Having friends the got an old transistor amp from Tentec also with that interface, no problems. I live i a high noise area bit have tried my 7300 in my RV in the woods with no problems detected. I have also had an 847 and it was OK. Bit I also had tried the 991 and 450, people that I know over 40 years and lives only 3,5km away don’t recognize my voice on the lter two Yaesus, the sounds like shit, no matter what mic I’m using. On both rigs we tested different settings and microphones with the same result.
@@W-733_KWX no, it´s so many years since I built it. But take a look on this. www.qsl.net/icom/download/icomkeyer.pdf kv5r.com/ham-radio/2018-projects/amp-interface/
Nice review, always been Kenwood or Yaesu. Been off the air waves about 20 years. Used or new I lean toward new have a better chance with no problems. Picking up Mosley TA33-M-WARC, If everything is straight and by chance getting new traps still better than new. 1000 dollars for new. 200 used and putting it on 45 g at about 50 ft. The radio is a FTDX-1200. At 74 years old I believe that it will keep me going to my end of time. I wish you the best and condition getting better catch up on the air waves. 73 KQ4CD sorry for being wordy
I was thinking of getting a Hermes lite but already have a Flex 1500, it most likely won't be any better. Have you tried Sunsdr's ..l have a pro2 and a qrp pro2 very good audio and excellent software .. The best desktop radio l ever had was a Kenwood TS570D awesome.... Wish l never sold it ....thinking about updating to the 590SG. Was thinking of buying a Icom 7300 but it only has one Antenna port no RX .... Spoilt by the Flex 1500.
Hi Dave! I'm sure the Flex 1500 will be superior to the HL2, however the Flex wasn't an option for me as I'm not running Windows. I was very much interested in the SunSDRs but if I recall correctly, the original QRP option was discontinued or otherwise unavailable at my time of purchase. The HL2 has really surpassed all my expectations but based on price alone, I'd hope both the FLEX and SunSDR solutions would be superior.
Say again? Flex 1500 is circa 2011 technology and is now discontinued, more or less a sound card SDR in a nice package, and based on even older Flex designs. HL2 (Hermes Lite 2) is a direct conversion SDR, totally eliminates the analog mixer. It's a much better radio than Flex 1500.
I know people like to bag on the 7300 but it was a game changing radio and I suspect its easily the most sold radio in the market, 30k+ sold in the US alone. I have the 7300 - 590sg - ftdx 3000d , the 3000 has the best noise reduction and most options for connections but doesnt sound the best on air and it's a given you gotta invest in a decent mic for it and make lots of tx adjustments....7300 second best noise reduction and sound best on air even with stock mic but has limited connection options on the back-oh and by far best display....590sg sounds second best on air but adjust for alc or you will not deliver full power, NR sounds watery- good selection of connections on radio BUT usb is sensitive and can die easily so needs protection ...once the 590 is warmed up it can drift a little so install the tcxo and adjust, the 590sg is likely the last of it's kind so if you like old school radios better jump on one before they get discontinued
"j'adore "les gens qui réalisent des comparaisons sans avoir le TRX en main ! Auraient-ils des dons divinatoires ? Si oui pourquoi ne font-ils pas de la télépathie a la place de la radio..!?
I am thinking about getting the Hermes Lite V2 - I am intermediate Lic and would like your thoughts on what to get so I am able to Tx at 50W also? would you throw a get list at me maybe .. cheers great vids .. Can you WSPR on the Hermes !!
The FT-991 was loaded with issues, the newer version FT-991A is a very good radio, I have 2. The 7300 has a pretty face and is a great radio. have 2. The new FTdx-10 is no better?? we need to see it and have Rob Sherwood give it a once over. Also I get the 7300 noise issues, but you have to ride the RF Gain!!!!!
I dont have an SDR RADIO yet. SHALL I consider and Sdr receiver like Humes or Sdrplay as my dirst handa on Sdr receiver or shall i go for the Ft Dx 10? Thamks Javier
If the on board processing of sdr radios is a limitation and you like the added processing power of a computer connected to an outboard sdr.... Then maybe plan for something from the flex radio stable? I'm very jealous of your rf quiet location... All of hf is between s7 to s9 here courtesy of vdsl technology employed on the street...Im now looking at affordable/best ways of operating hf portable from the car at quiet locations..honestly, and I'm in now way being offhand with you, if choosing best performance in a hf radio is your only head ache you are very lucky..the radio spectrum is becoming so polluted and nobody in authority seems to care anymore. Sad. Nice video btw 👍
Thanks for the comment! However, after recording this video some local QRM has now appeared which makes operating on 20m somewhat of a challenge. It's incredibly frustrating as I moved to this location specifically because of the low noise levels. Whilst we don't have VDSL to contend with here, I do now appear to have a neighbour with a noisy heating system / pump, which has only started to cause problems now the temperature is dropping. Also, I have considered the FLEX radios but their lack of Linux support is currently a problem.
Looking for a new radio and loved your video. My ICOM 750 has a blown transmitter preamp best I can tell. Any of these will likely be a step up although that is a "real" radio and not an SDR. At this point it is the ST991 or the FTDX10. Decisions...
Oh the noise! .. Its a pain in the a**... Having a bells and whistles, do it all, flat screen, waterfall, boy toy tx/rx is just an expensive way of not only hearing but being able to see all the rf crap around you.. Pointless!..I'm wondering if the ic-705 has the same technical issues as its older bigger sibling?
Never again FT991!!!! I own 8 yeasus and Im happy of them, 991 was 9th. After half of year end transistors died!!! I transmitted many times by old ft857 with broken antenna and it still alive! On top 991 has extreme shitty ATU - very slow, low range and.... In most cases it INCREASE SWR! Menu is complicated, touch screen not used like it should be, and 100 memories for hf, vhf and uhf is a joke.. Impossible to program satelite split via pc! A lot of FT897 functions were cut. I sold it within half price and will never come back to modern yeasu. FT10 looks interesting but my bad experience from 991 are stronger than curiosity of FT10
The main issue for me with the FTDX10 is, like the IC-7300 is the lack of dual antenna outlets. I wish manufacturers would ditch those useless in-built antenna tuners and instead provide and antenna switch. The (typical) issues you raise with the SDR frontend on the IC-7300 could be the reason I choose the FTDX10 in preference. In the test drive we will see.... Existing HF Radio is an FT-950 and VHF is an IC-9700
Icom is infamous for rushing products to market with poor development, and engineering, that surfaces as failures, and unreliable operation. This happens over and over with each new product... leaving owners with expensive junk for which the parts are un-obtanium. I am not surprised to learn there is trouble with their newest popular rig the 7300. Listen to the vintage ssb guys... plenty of Yaseus,and some kenwoods but no Icoms !
I have sold my 7300 because of the same problems you describe, the waterfall was nice but not contributing to more contacts. My kenwood 480sat and yaesu 990 are way better, best regards PC4R, 73.
This is exactly what I'm finding. The more people I speak to (both on and off the air) the more I realise I'm not alone with these problems. I currently plan to keep the IC7300 for a few months (unable to return to dealer, already checked!) and reassess the situation in 2021.
Yes, sorry - this was recorded before the FTDX10 was released and was more my criticism of the 7300 and how I hoped the FTDX10 may solve these problems.
Is kenwood still alive ? Why when the 890 only -110 db vs -141 db even this will blow the 890 away 😉 Don't forget it 3400 $ too Can't wait to see if my bonus will be enough 😁 KC3ONO
This issue is not limited by mode, just more evident in FT8 where I'm already working with signals below the noise floor. If strong signals are overloading the front end, there's really no option but to attenuate the input.
@@wa9vfd841 no issue here mine works flawlessly. I have had some yaesy quality issues with a ft300dr. Yeasu sold out to China you can keep the Chinese junk
I dont have an SDR RADIO yet. SHALL I consider and Sdr receiver like Humes or Sdrplay as my dirst handa on Sdr receiver or shall i go for the Ft Dx 10? Thamks Javier
Hi Javier, thanks for the comment. The Hermes (and probably SDRPlay) are great radios and I'd recommend exploring what they offer. However, there's many times when it's nice to operate without a computer, and for this reason I think desktop radios with real knobs and switches are still in some ways preferable. If you already have a traditional desktop radio then an SDR like the Hermes is a great addition. I hope that helps.
I had the ic7300 and hated it and got the ft 991a. More happy with it.
Amazing. I did oposite after ft991a get trouble with ATU, then end transistors died (after 30 qsos). Ft991a has totaly shitty menu as touch screen is not fully used as at 7300. I have many Yaesu but 991 was my last one. I'm disapointed how shitty trx they release for the market. It has also cuted many functions from predecessors like ft897. 100memory in hf, vhf, uhf is a joke.
I've never had any issue with my FT-991 firmware wise. The early rigs had bad biasing from the factory causing the PA to die. They fixed that about a year or so prior to the 991A. Still, I'd like to have a separate HF rig.
I was about to buy a 7300. I'm glad I saw this. I'm thinking I'll wait for the FTDX10 and see how it stacks up.
Thank you for making this video.
There is still a solution to the 7300: you can turn backwards the RF gain (it's simple but not the best solution) and if you have overload, try 2 things : make a preselector (i built one and it makes improvements), and / or have a RX loop antenna + the separation kit to have a separate RX and TX antenna (will cost the few hundreds you'd lose but you'll have a loop antenna as a plus). On my side I am keeping the 7300 for the higher bands (15 and higher and mostly for 10 and 6 and 4m), and my 850SAT / 590SG combo for the lower bands.
I often need to do exactly this (reduce RF gain) especially when the AGC is disabled. However, at least on the digital modes this can then make weak signals disappear into the noise floor of the receiver. For stronger signals this works well though. Thanks for the comment!
Yaesu is great I've had a few over many years ,ft 101 zd mk3 still in use, ft 1000d, ft 950 still in use , ft 897d, ft 857d, ft 450, ftdx 1200 which I still use and is my all time favorite !!! I'm excited to grab a ftdx 10 but I'll wait a while for revisions and the price point will drop also. Yaesu you rock as you're rigs are fantastic !!!
I’m not in the same situation as you Steve. I operate HF with FT 891 and despite lots of noise in my local environment I am happy with the receive on my radio. I’m quite lucky because the radio I purchased was all I could afford and despite a poor Sherwood review the radio is getting a cult following as the receiver is actually really good and now CW operators are raving about its performance. I hope you find what you are looking for.
AGREE, had also a lot of overload issues with the 7300.
I moved to a TS-590SG, witch is one of the mid price winner.
73 Mark
A friend of mine has the 590SG, great radio, it has all the buttons, looks like a proper radio, great filters, great audio and you have the panadapter built in to connect your own SDR for the big waterfall and if he had got the 590sg before I got my 7300 I would have got this instead.
I also have the FT-891 and with headphones the audio is just wonderful, I think Yaesu have the edge when it comes to Audio.
All the Rob Sherwood reports don't tell how a radio will sound and this is as important as it's performance.
The 7300 audio just isn't good, it's got a natural high noise floor. So I got the PTRX 7300 Panadapter and hooked it up to my Airspy HF+, big difference but my 891 audio quality wise still has the edge with headphones.
7300 + PTRX panadapter + SDR is expensive, best to get the FT-DX10 if looking for a new radio.
I had the original FT991 and there were a lot of issues with it. I now have the FT991A and I love it to bits, I don't seem to suffer any of the issues that you are talking about with the 7300.
Why not get a 100 watt amp for the Hermes?
A friend of mine has the FT-991A never had any issues with it. Good radio.
rf wise no issues
the user interface in the 991a is THE ISSUE
it is masochistic
@@andhanwer Yes I agree, "1 year later" lol
I bought an Apache Labs Hermes late 2023 production run and run it with Thetis and a 500 w amp. Head and shoulders above the IC7300. The biggest advantage is the in depth capability of the software frankly and playing around with dozens of settings won't suit everyone. However you have menus and multifunction knobs etc to work with on all modern radios
Perfectly agree with your toughts. In my opinion the FTDX10 (having the best display of the rigs you mentioned) could be a very interesting alternative of the IC-7300. Probably time will confirm or not this point of view. Anyway, I wish I had it!
Im glad its not just me that sees this weak signal problem with the 7300. I will take the safe route though selling my old 991 and a few other bit to purchase the FTDX 10 and run it alongside the 7300 until im sure ive made the right choice. Good luck. ........ and PS even the old 991 firmware isnt to bad with the odd hicup once in a while. I still prefer this for chasing weak DX. would love to have a qso sometime ;)
Until I posted this video I felt I was perhaps the only one experiencing these issues. It's good to know I'm not crazy :)
Running both the 7300 and FTDX10 (or even the current FTDX101) would make a very interesting comparison. I did say I could't afford to chop and change radios but the more I think about this, the more attractive the FTDX10 is looking.
First, the IC-7300 has poor selectivity at -40 dB @ 3.4 kHz (competitive radios in the same price range are -60 dB @ 3.4 kHz0. Second, the AGC issue is, and always has been problematic with most radios. The key to resolve this is with your adjustable band pass filters and adjustable notch filters. The bandpass should be reduced in bandwidth and centered on the station you are receiving. The notch can be used to attenuate that one strong signal in the passband that is causing the AGC to reduce receiver sensitivity. This greatly reduces AGC activity from occurring on unwanted signals without disabling the AGC altogether. The ease of applying the filters rapidly on radios that have knobs for these adjustments (think FT-2000 like radios) is a big plus. Menus do enhance the ability to rapid make adjustment to the filters. I like KNOBS!!!!!
The TX audio on the 7300 is fantastic. I just ordered an HL2, and my plan is TX 7300, RX HL2/Thetis. That should be incredible.
I got the FTDX10 a couple of months ago and it's amazing, really a huge jump from the 7300, gone is that overload and no having to back down on RF gain and no harsh audio, the Hybrid design is a real winner.
The DX-10 filters are vastly superior to the 7300, The noise blanker is better on the DX10 but neither the 7300 or DX10 or most radios have fantastic noise blanker anyway.
DNR on the DX10 is hands down much better than the 7300 and great against static from Lightning. But most of the time I don't need it but I did on the 7300 all the time to reduce that harsh audio.
The audio from the DX10 is amazing, this is down to the hybrid design because the 891 sounds so much better than the 7300 also, SDR really needs proper control over the AGC because without it the background noise can be very harsh and to get a better understanding about that connect and sdr to your computer and load up sdr console and mess around with the AGC settings, or go to the many online Kiwi SDRs and play with the AGC threshold, you can make the Kiwis sound really sweet, if they have decent antennas of course.
I only listen with headphones.
The DX 10 isn't perfect though the screen resolution is 800x600 and while this is fine for the radio screen on a big screen it's not very good, you won't get the waterfall visual quality you'll get with a normal sdr and sdr console for example, not even close but it does the job. It really is a minor complaint because I find myself using the radio screen most of the time anyway as it's a bit larger than the 7300.
The mouse works but you can't use the mouse wheel, and Lord knows why Yaesu won't allow typing on the fly for PSK31 or RTTY ? it would be really convenient not needing a computer for these modes. You have to use text stored in memory, kind of like macros in the likes of Fldigi.
I was really impressed at how much I could knock out QRM on 80m on a Saturday night, it's a pity 80m ends at 3800 Khz in Europe. Of course no radio can eliminate splatter which is an every increasing problem along with those who feel 4 Khz bandwidth is acceptable or fair on a crowded band, not everyone wants to hear booming bass in someone's voice.
I really am very impressed with the FTDX-10, I think Yaesu really have nailed it when it comes to receive audio quality. The Contour along with notch filter can really make a massive difference, if you are thinking about getting it then do you will be very happy.
Having had other SDR's, I was never happy with the performance of the 7300 or 7610. I much preferred my used IC-7700. I said I would never own another Yaesu (mainly due to the user interface) but this FTDX10 looks interesting.
I think SDR's can introduce a lot of noise to the audio, if I compare my FT-891 to my 7300 hands down the 891 wins for audio quality via headphones. I prefer audio quality and quiet receiver over screens and waterfalls.
That's a big 10-4. The Flex AGCT is very good at reducing the noise floor. (not the lab noise floor, for you sticklers)
I'm wondering if your experience with the 7300 is the result of the noise blanker. I have real issues with strong near signals if I have the NB on, turn it off and it decreases out of passband interference significantly. Also they did revise the 7300 midway, mine is a day one revision. I'm also in a very quiet QTH, so I'm hearing stations when the meter shows zero, and I don't suffer what you're describing.
I'd say stay clear of the FTDX 10 for now, at least until they get the finals problems sorted. As for the Hermes lite, I've ordered one for the next product run, I can't wait. I'm using a Radioberry at the moment with SDR Console and that's a surprisingly good receiver, especially for 50 quid :)
Refreshing to see an accurate review of the 7300. I’ve had mine for two years now. My noise is changeable across the bands, I change the noise floor reference often without any major effects.
Agreed. I have a746Pro. Tried my elmers 7600, loved it and borrowed a friends 7300. I will stick with my 746Pro until I can afford a TS890S or 7610. Before I borrowed the 7300 I was just about sold on it based on how so many people talk about it.
Thanks for the info. I've had the FT 991A for a few years and haven't noticed any firmware issues. I just updated to the latest firmware a month ago. Unfortunately it wiped out all of my settings and memories:( I would have been nice if the 991 had a SD memory card slot to easily restore them.
I wasn't expecting this video to explode in popularity and regret some of my comments here. I understand the issues I'd heard about were from the first generation FT991 (not A) and I believe firmware updates have resolved some, if not all of the reported problems. If I had known this video would receive so many views I'd have been more careful regarding my research and comments. We live and learn :)
Just to clear up some of your questions or assumptions. The FTDX10 will be utilizing the same receiver of the FTDX101.
The Hybrid configuration allows the radio to only concentrate on the portion that you are attempting to receive. This allows for amazing rejection outside of signals adjacent to your operating frequency. As you pointed out as well as others this is somewhat difficult for other manufacturers.
Also I would love to hear where you obtained the information about firmware issues on the 991A?
My comments regarding the FT991 were based on comments from a club using an FT991 (non A) as the club radio. I also researched both radios online, whilst keeping in mind that each have their fair share of praise/criticism. Of course, the performance of the Hermes pushed me towards the SDR based IC7300 but in hindsight, I think this was an expensive mistake. FTDX101 RX performance in the FTDX10 footprint and price is looking really quite attractive right now.
the damage control team is here!
do you have the guts to have a productive conversation about innovation, user interface and product support?
(your choice of venue)
or are you just following orders?
It would be nice to see something like the 101 with 144 *220* and 440 all mode also utilizing the 101 receiver abilities.
Difficult to do a comparison of the FTDX10, its not even out yet. IC7300 is 5 yr old technology. .
I hope you get this new offerings from Yeasu ftdx 10. Can't wait for yor thoughts and insights ty 7 3
I'm thinking about buying a FTdx-10. Seems like it takes a lot of noise out of the front end compared to the 7300. I'm an Icom guy but this radio looks like it will take care of noise pretty good.
I had the same experience as Chris Ford, below. Had an IC-7300 and didn't bond with it. I too purchased an FT-991A. It is a compromise but I'm happier with it. G4TJK
I have a 991A and am scratching my head trying to find the "firmware issues that plagued" it.
I received feedback after posting this that the firmware issues were related to the FT991, rather than the revised FT991A. The other comments on this video confirm this. Sorry for any confusion.
I have a 991 and havent had any issues at all.
@@oh3spnfinland718 ....I really think some of the initial issues with the 991 were software related. I purchased a 991 (not A) preowned from a local operator. Brought to the shack, reset to factory, updated firmware, and have had NO issues at all.
Have ordered the 10, and I dont have money to throw around either, but the 10 is a perfect fit for how I operate my HF rigs. The noise reduction of Yaesu is top notch
Interesting observations Steve.. I'm returning to hobby after being absent for the last 30 years. The last HF transceiver I was operating was a Yaesu FT- 902-DM ! Needless to say, as things have changed so much, I'm proceeding with caution towards my next purchase. So far, I've had the IC7300 as a contender, but when I spotted the release of the new FTDX10 that uses an old school super-het front end, I've added it to the top of the contender list . The question remains as to whether Yaesu have sorted out the firmware issues that were present on it's predecessor (FT991) ? Your video certainly helped me to delay for a while, until more practical reviews on the FTDX10 start to get published. 73... Pete (G4RYO)
Thanks for the comment! I thought I delayed my purchase for long enough already but of course new radios must be announced within days of my purchase! In fairness, the IC7300 is a great radio and I did buy this with at least some awareness of the shortcomings, however I also suspected it was just the vocal minority reporting issues rather than the majority. I wasn't expecting my first experiences with the radio to be so disappointing. I still don't understand how the open source HL2 can perform so incredibly well without any additional filters, but if the roofing filters of the FTDX series resolve the issues in a traditional desktop footprint then this can only be a good thing.
Another real issue I have with the 7300 is the overshoot when driving the Acom 1000 which I read is related to AGC which could be the same issue as you experienced on FT8. I haven't noticed the issue on digi modes on the 7300 but I haven't used it much at all for Digi, I work digital mostly on the FT-891.
The power overshoot really concerns me though. I don't want to kill my wonderful Acom.
If 7300 is what you consider major purchase, conclusion would be straight away that your review is going to be very poor.
On the other side, 7300 in Australia costs $1595, ftdx 10 is priced at $2100 and 991A is $1999. Not comparable from price point. $500 difference between ftdx10 and 7300 ..... performance wise very comparable given the fact that 7300 is 5 years old and ftdx10 is yet to be released in 2020/21. Over
Thanks for your comment! I feel like I've hit that point in life where everything seems expensive. I always remember my parents complaining about the price of a cup of coffee "I remember when..." and it seems I'm hitting that point now with radio, computer and electronics test gear. So you are probably correct, my expectations were perhaps out of line. However, I still stand by my points regarding the apparent superior RX performance of the Hermes Lite 2 SDR and I did still expect more for a
Just bought my first HF transceiver and is the ftdx10, and it's great. Being new I'm not going to notice the types of things you notice, but would recommend one.
You should save money for a Mercury Lux for the Hermes. I already owned the 7300 and all these Yaesu's then i learned about the Hermes Lite 2 and decided to give it a try and omg I can't go back to the other radios comfortably I'm hooked probably be liquidating most of the knobs !! 73
I’ve been a licensed radio operator for about 18 months. I haven’t decided how to get an antenna higher up yet so I decided to create a $1,000 (USD) with the very entry level Alinco DX SRT8 as the base transceiver. My goal was to to become more knowledgeable about radio technology before plunking down a lot of money.
If I’m not mistaken the FT DX10 costs about £1550 which translates to about $2000 USD. At that price, if I’m correct, the Yaesu would be in different category than the 7300, IMHO. A couple of ticks above midrange with an expectation of better performance. I’ll cherish the reviews once the FT DX10 hits the shelves in December.
I think the 7300 was around £1300 when first released, although could be mistaken. However, at current prices I do agree - there's a significant jump in cost and as someone else has pointed out, the 7300 is now 5 year old technology. Also, welcome to the hobby - and I wouldn't worry too much about the antenna height; A low height 'NVIS' dipole is working very well for me but it depends on your requirements. I'm happy to lose a few dB at very low 'DX' angles in favour of stronger local (
I was serious about the Alinco too, but for just a tiny bit more, you can get the Yaesu FT-891. I got mine new for $510 after rebate. The FT-891 is insanely better radio than the Alinco. While it does not have the bells and whistles of an IC-7300, many have reported the FT-891 to have better receive and transmit performance. A huge drawback for the Alinco is lack of a USB CAT Control and digital interface. I was on the HF airways for well under $1k: FT-891+ homemade EFHW-8010 (google Steve Ellington EFHW) + existing computer ATX power supply. Add a raspberry pi w/ a cheap usb sound card and you have a powerhouse system.
@@dreupen Thank you .... your reply most certainly has helped many others. 👍🏽
Like and a sub from me mate. Thanks for some real talk that isn't kissing anyone's rear end. I own a late model Yaesu FT-450D (Jan 2020 and for what I paid I love it), it will become my backup rig this year. Have to wait and see, if the FTDX10 is as good as Yaesu are saying it is, then it will probably be my next rig. 73's KD9PBT
Currently I have the ft-991 and havent had any issues at all. Just to clarify, I have the 991 (not the A)....no issues in any way. I connect it to SDRPlay and controll via OmniRig. Because of how I use my HF rig, the FTdx10 seems a perfect fit. Also seems that Yaesu has really excelled in the noise reduction arena. Have tended to lean toward Icom, but Ive been seeing some of the advantages of Yaesu systems.
With that I have ordered an FTdx10.
Also...Im surprised you dont use the waterfall. I tune my rigs with waterfall exclusively. Again, has been with the SDRPlay, which is a fantastic SDR. Looking forward to connecting the 10 to an external minitor.
Noise Noise Noise = 7300 × 3,,, FT991A Noise Noise ,,, FTdx10 = Fantastic.
If you like the Hermes-Lite, you might like the Elad FDM-DUO, which I bought recently, after considering the Icom 7300 for the longest time. I suspect it is still very competitive. I bought a JUMA PA-100D amp to accompany it also.
Also, since your video, Yaesu came out with the 710 that sends some vibes around. Hope you will make an update to this video in the future.
By the way, the Elad can be run stand alone or run completely on a PC.
nice video and explanation.
I'd like the FT8 video please. I'd like to see how someone else uses it, I'm relatively new to it myself.
I do love PSK31 and Olivia though, JS8 call is a bit boring, not many using it + a lot of people don't talk and just use it for ACK and HB.
Have 2 IC7300 each with an Acom1000 amplifier. Between the radio and amp I have an optointerface and have raised the delaytime in the menu 1 or 2 settings, no problems at all. Having friends the got an old transistor amp from Tentec also with that interface, no problems.
I live i a high noise area bit have tried my 7300 in my RV in the woods with no problems detected.
I have also had an 847 and it was OK. Bit I also had tried the 991 and 450, people that I know over 40 years and lives only 3,5km away don’t recognize my voice on the lter two Yaesus, the sounds like shit, no matter what mic I’m using. On both rigs we tested different settings and microphones with the same result.
Any link to the opto interface ?
@@W-733_KWX no, it´s so many years since I built it.
But take a look on this.
www.qsl.net/icom/download/icomkeyer.pdf
kv5r.com/ham-radio/2018-projects/amp-interface/
@@grandpapipermike2921 Thanks a lot OM !
Nice review, always been Kenwood or Yaesu. Been off the air waves about 20 years.
Used or new I lean toward new have a better chance with no problems. Picking up Mosley TA33-M-WARC, If everything is straight and by chance getting new traps still better than new. 1000 dollars for new. 200 used and putting it on 45 g at about 50 ft. The radio is a FTDX-1200.
At 74 years old I believe that it will keep me going to my end of time. I wish you the best and condition getting better catch up on the air waves. 73 KQ4CD
sorry for being wordy
You should try yeasu 991a.
Suprised you didn't go down the Anan road?
I was thinking of getting a Hermes lite but already have a Flex 1500, it most likely won't be any better. Have you tried Sunsdr's ..l have a pro2 and a qrp pro2 very good audio and excellent software .. The best desktop radio l ever had was a Kenwood TS570D awesome.... Wish l never sold it ....thinking about updating to the 590SG. Was thinking of buying a Icom 7300 but it only has one Antenna port no RX .... Spoilt by the Flex 1500.
Hi Dave! I'm sure the Flex 1500 will be superior to the HL2, however the Flex wasn't an option for me as I'm not running Windows. I was very much interested in the SunSDRs but if I recall correctly, the original QRP option was discontinued or otherwise unavailable at my time of purchase. The HL2 has really surpassed all my expectations but based on price alone, I'd hope both the FLEX and SunSDR solutions would be superior.
Say again? Flex 1500 is circa 2011 technology and is now discontinued, more or less a sound card SDR in a nice package, and based on even older Flex designs. HL2 (Hermes Lite 2) is a direct conversion SDR, totally eliminates the analog mixer. It's a much better radio than Flex 1500.
I know people like to bag on the 7300 but it was a game changing radio and I suspect its easily the most sold radio in the market, 30k+ sold in the US alone. I have the 7300 - 590sg - ftdx 3000d , the 3000 has the best noise reduction and most options for connections but doesnt sound the best on air and it's a given you gotta invest in a decent mic for it and make lots of tx adjustments....7300 second best noise reduction and sound best on air even with stock mic but has limited connection options on the back-oh and by far best display....590sg sounds second best on air but adjust for alc or you will not deliver full power, NR sounds watery- good selection of connections on radio BUT usb is sensitive and can die easily so needs protection ...once the 590 is warmed up it can drift a little so install the tcxo and adjust, the 590sg is likely the last of it's kind so if you like old school radios better jump on one before they get discontinued
"j'adore "les gens qui réalisent des comparaisons sans avoir le TRX en main !
Auraient-ils des dons divinatoires ? Si oui pourquoi ne font-ils pas de la télépathie a la place de la radio..!?
This happens all the time my friend; disappointing behaviour!
Cheer up mate I'm sure your get there in the end 👍
Classic
Thank you for the review. It was very helpful. 73 KI5KGT
I am thinking about getting the Hermes Lite V2 - I am intermediate Lic and would like your thoughts on what to get so I am able to Tx at 50W also? would you throw a get list at me maybe .. cheers great vids .. Can you WSPR on the Hermes !!
What is going on with your audio? Are you cutting off the audio between your phrases?
The FT-991 was loaded with issues, the newer version FT-991A is a very good radio, I have 2. The 7300 has a pretty face and is a great radio. have 2. The new FTdx-10 is no better?? we need to see it and have Rob Sherwood give it a once over. Also I get the 7300 noise issues, but you have to ride the RF Gain!!!!!
Ya Rob Sherwood gave it the once over, She,s a Keeper 7 3
the rf gain on 7300 has nothing to do with rf gain but don't tell the newbs...
I dont have an SDR RADIO yet. SHALL I consider and Sdr receiver like Humes or Sdrplay as my dirst handa on Sdr receiver or shall i go for the Ft Dx 10? Thamks Javier
If the on board processing of sdr radios is a limitation and you like the added processing power of a computer connected to an outboard sdr.... Then maybe plan for something from the flex radio stable? I'm very jealous of your rf quiet location... All of hf is between s7 to s9 here courtesy of vdsl technology employed on the street...Im now looking at affordable/best ways of operating hf portable from the car at quiet locations..honestly, and I'm in now way being offhand with you, if choosing best performance in a hf radio is your only head ache you are very lucky..the radio spectrum is becoming so polluted and nobody in authority seems to care anymore. Sad. Nice video btw 👍
Thanks for the comment! However, after recording this video some local QRM has now appeared which makes operating on 20m somewhat of a challenge. It's incredibly frustrating as I moved to this location specifically because of the low noise levels. Whilst we don't have VDSL to contend with here, I do now appear to have a neighbour with a noisy heating system / pump, which has only started to cause problems now the temperature is dropping. Also, I have considered the FLEX radios but their lack of Linux support is currently a problem.
Looking for a new radio and loved your video. My ICOM 750 has a blown transmitter preamp best I can tell. Any of these will likely be a step up although that is a "real" radio and not an SDR. At this point it is the ST991 or the FTDX10. Decisions...
why are you comparing a 7300 with a picture of a ft10 ?
I Have the ftdx101d and the ftdx10 both very nice to use
Can't you change the display, the 3D would drive me crazy 73
What did you do???
Oh the noise! .. Its a pain in the a**... Having a bells and whistles, do it all, flat screen, waterfall, boy toy tx/rx is just an expensive way of not only hearing but being able to see all the rf crap around you.. Pointless!..I'm wondering if the ic-705 has the same technical issues as its older bigger sibling?
Never again FT991!!!! I own 8 yeasus and Im happy of them, 991 was 9th. After half of year end transistors died!!! I transmitted many times by old ft857 with broken antenna and it still alive! On top 991 has extreme shitty ATU - very slow, low range and.... In most cases it INCREASE SWR! Menu is complicated, touch screen not used like it should be, and 100 memories for hf, vhf and uhf is a joke.. Impossible to program satelite split via pc! A lot of FT897 functions were cut. I sold it within half price and will never come back to modern yeasu. FT10 looks interesting but my bad experience from 991 are stronger than curiosity of FT10
The main issue for me with the FTDX10 is, like the IC-7300 is the lack of dual antenna outlets. I wish manufacturers would ditch those useless in-built antenna tuners and instead provide and antenna switch. The (typical) issues you raise with the SDR frontend on the IC-7300 could be the reason I choose the FTDX10 in preference. In the test drive we will see.... Existing HF Radio is an FT-950 and VHF is an IC-9700
Icom is infamous for rushing products to market with poor development, and engineering, that surfaces as failures, and unreliable operation. This happens over and over with each new product... leaving owners with expensive junk for which the parts are un-obtanium. I am not surprised to learn there is trouble with their newest popular rig the 7300. Listen to the vintage ssb guys... plenty of Yaseus,and some kenwoods but no Icoms !
IC 7300 is crap when it comes to HOT SWITCHING an external amp. ICOM insists there is NO problem which is total rubbish!
Switch to Kenwood...you'll thank me later
I agree Kenwood or Icom are the brands to go with. I have both, happy with them. My last Yaesu for VHF and UHF all modes is a 897D.
ewww h no
I have sold my 7300 because of the same problems you describe, the waterfall was nice but not contributing to more contacts. My kenwood 480sat and yaesu 990 are way better, best regards PC4R, 73.
This is exactly what I'm finding. The more people I speak to (both on and off the air) the more I realise I'm not alone with these problems. I currently plan to keep the IC7300 for a few months (unable to return to dealer, already checked!) and reassess the situation in 2021.
I listened to all of that for no empirical experience on the ftdx10 at all? 🤦♂️
Yes, sorry - this was recorded before the FTDX10 was released and was more my criticism of the 7300 and how I hoped the FTDX10 may solve these problems.
Is kenwood still alive ? Why when the 890 only -110 db vs -141 db even this will blow the 890 away 😉 Don't forget it 3400 $ too Can't wait to see if my bonus will be enough 😁 KC3ONO
I prefer metal over all that plastic it just looks cheap.
Цена ~100 000 рублей.
Ft8 is lame you just don't know how to use it ...
This issue is not limited by mode, just more evident in FT8 where I'm already working with signals below the noise floor. If strong signals are overloading the front end, there's really no option but to attenuate the input.
@@oh3spnfinland718 just send it to icom perhaps its just your radio
@@aaronlabranche2977 It's an issue that has been identified widely by 7300 owners
@@wa9vfd841 no issue here mine works flawlessly. I have had some yaesy quality issues with a ft300dr. Yeasu sold out to China you can keep the Chinese junk
@@wa9vfd841 it is called the rf gain lol
I dont have an SDR RADIO yet. SHALL I consider and Sdr receiver like Humes or Sdrplay as my dirst handa on Sdr receiver or shall i go for the Ft Dx 10? Thamks Javier
Hi Javier, thanks for the comment. The Hermes (and probably SDRPlay) are great radios and I'd recommend exploring what they offer. However, there's many times when it's nice to operate without a computer, and for this reason I think desktop radios with real knobs and switches are still in some ways preferable. If you already have a traditional desktop radio then an SDR like the Hermes is a great addition. I hope that helps.