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FT-DX101D / MP

Yaesu
FT-DX101D / MP

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High class HF / 50 / 70 MHz transceiver with 100 Watt (FT-DX101D) or 200 Watt (FT-DX101MP) transmitter. Employ the most advanced hybrid SDR technology and carry the high-end reputation of the Yaesu FT-DX series. Roofing filters of 12 kHz, 3 kHz and 600 Hz. 15 Band filters and continous tuning Pre-Selector. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2019.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-DX101D / MP specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	0.0300 ~ 75.0000 MHz [1]
Transmit	1.8 / 3.5 / 5.1675 [8] / 5.2 / 7.0 / 10 / 14 / 18 / 21 / 24 / 28 / 50 / 70 MHz band
Mode
CW / FSK (RTTY) / PSK / LSB / USB / AM / FM
Tuning step
1 / 5 / 10 / 100 Hz / 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
SSB [2]	0.16 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N, preamp2 ON) 0.12 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S+N/N, preamp2 ON) 0.16 uV (70~70.5 MHz, 10dB S+N/N, preamp2 ON)
AM [3]	6.3 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) 2.0 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N, preamp2 ON) 1.0 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S+N/N, preamp2 ON) 2.0 uV (70~70.5 MHz, 10dB S+N/N, preamp2 ON)
FM [4]	0.25 uV (28~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD, preamp2 ON) 0.2 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD, preamp2 ON) 0.25 uV (70~70.5 MHz, 12dB SINAD, preamp2 ON)
Selectivity
CW [5]	> 0.50 KHz (-6dB) < 0.75 KHz (-60dB)
SSB [2]	> 2.40 KHz (-6dB) < 3.60 KHz (-60dB)
AM [3]	> 6.0 KHz (-6dB) < 15.0 KHz (-60dB)
FM [4]	> 12.0 KHz (-6dB) < 25.0 KHz (-60dB)
ADC (Analog to Digital Conversion)
Resolution	18 Bit
RF preamplifiers
Preamp1	~10 dB
Preamp2	~20 dB
RF attenuator
6 / 12 / 18 dB
DR (Dynamic Range)
110 dB (2 KHz spaced signals, 14 MHz) 112 dB (20 KHz spaced signals, 14 MHz)
RMDR (Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range)
123 dB (2 KHz spaced signals, 14 MHz) 128 dB (20 KHz spaced signals, 14 MHz)
Blocking
150 dB (2 KHz spaced signal, 14 MHz)
Synthesizer phase noise
-150 dBc @ 2 KHz
Image rejection
> 70 dB (1.8~30 MHz) > 60 dB (50~54 MHz)
IF rejection
> 60 dB (1.8~30 MHz, VC-tune ON) > 60 dB (50~54 MHz)
IF-shift range
± 1.2 KHz in 20 Hz step
Notch filter
Manual	Yes
Automatic	Yes
NB (Noise Blanker)
1 / 3 / 10ms duration (Selectable) 10 / 30 / 40dB depth (Selectable)
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
Variable in 15 steps
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
± 9.990 KHz
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Off, fast, mid, slow
Frequency stability
± 0.1 ppm max with temperature +25°C after 1' warm-up
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	9.005 MHz (Main) 8.900 MHz (Sub)
2°	24 KHz
IF roofing filter
300 [6] / 600 Hz / 1.2 [6] / 3 / 12 KHz
Squelch sensitivity
CW / SSB / AM	2.0 uV (1.8~30 MHz, preamp2 ON) 2.0 uV (50~54 MHz, preamp2 ON)
FM	0.25 uV (28~30 MHz, preamp2 ON) 0.2 uV (50~54 MHz, preamp2 ON)
CW features
Spotting for zero-beating Semi break-in / full break-in 300~1050 Hz pitch control APF (Audio Peak Filter) Reverse mode LSB/USB
FSK features
RTTY Normal or Reverse Mark frequency 2125 or 1275 Hz Shift 170, 200, 425 or 850 Hz
PSK features
BPSK and QPSK

Transmitter

Output power
SSB / CW / FSK / PSK / FM	5 ~ 100 W 5 ~ 200 W [7]
AM	2 ~ 25 W 5 ~ 50 W [7]
Spurious emission
Harmonics	< -50 dB (1.8~29.7 MHz) < -63 dB (50 MHz)
Except harmonics	< -50 dB (1.8~29.7 MHz)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
> 60 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
> 60 dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5 / 2.5 KHz
Microphone
600Ω (200 to 10kΩ)
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning)
± 9.990 KHz
CW features
4~60 wpm keyer
Antenna tuner
Impedance range	16.7-150Ω (1.8~29.7 MHz) 25-100Ω (50 MHz)

Features

Memory
99 regular memories, up to 6 banks 3 band-stack for each VFO's register 9 pairs for programmed scan limits
Display
1 Hz frequency resolution
Selective calling
CTCSS
Antenna
2 x SO239 50Ω (RX/TX) 1 x SO239 50Ω (RX only)
Power supply
13.8 VDC (FT-DX101D) 100~240 VAC (FT-DX101MP) [9]
Power consumption
3.5A RX, squelch On (FT-DX101D) 4.0A RX, typ (FT-DX101D) 23A TX, max power (FT-DX101D) 100VA RX, squelch On (FT-DX101MP) 120VA RX, typ (FT-DX101MP) 720VA TX, max power (FT-DX101MP)
Audio power
2.5 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm headphone 2 x Jack 3.5 mm external speaker RCA line output
Connections
Jack 6.35 mm (key) Jack 3.5 mm (remote control keypad) Jack 3.5 mm (external meter) Jack 6-pin (TNC) RCA (ALC) RCA (TX GND) RCA (PTT control) RCA (13.8V / 200mA output) RCA (RF Main RX output) RCA (RF Sub RX output) RCA (IF Main RX output) RCA (IF Sub RX output) 8-pin Jack (antenna tuner) 10-pin Jack (band selection, power amplifier) 16-pin Jack (accessories) DB-9 RS232C (PC) USB (PC) DVI-I (external display)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from 0°C to +50°C
Dimensions
420 (W) x 130 (H) x 322 (D) mm
Weight
12kg

1.8~29.7, 50~54 and 70~70.5 MHz specified performance guaranteed.
2.4 kHz bandwidth.
6.0 KHz bandwidth.
12.0 KHz bandwidth.
0.5 KHz bandwidth.
Optional, standard 300 Hz filter on FT-DX101MP.
FT-DX101MP.
USA version only, for Alaska emergency communications.
External Power Supply, with speaker FPS-101 included, supplied.

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FT-DX101D / MP description :

Top of the line Yaesu HF transceivers carry the high-end reputation of the FT-DX series and "101" heritage. Available as FT-DX101D (100W) and FT-DX101MP (200W). The FTDX101MP is dedicated to Sako Hasegawa (JA1MP), the founder of Yaesu Musen. The technical design of the FT-DX101 is a hybrid state of the art direct sampling SDR technology with a classic down mixer technology. On the one hand the RF signal is directly digitized behind the preselector filters, as it is typical SDR, while on the other hand the signal coming from the same preselector is down-converted to a 9 MHz IF, then digitized and processed.

This double approach offers plenty possibilities as a wide band 3D (3 Dimension Spectrum Stream) spectrum and waterfall display, at the same time the close-in selectivity of a high-end receiver can be achieved without compromise. The receiver uses up to 5 roofing filter at the 9 MHz IF stage, selected automatically or manually. The excellent receiver capabilities are also supported by a complex pre-selector system with 15 fixed band pass filters supported by a continuously tuned variable capacitor filter (VC-Tune) available. This VC filter, tuned automatically or manually, uses a precision stepper motor. This filter claims up to -70dB attenuation of unwanted signals, the result is an outstanding blocking dynamic range of 150 dB at only 2kHz signal spacing.

Yaesu FT-DX101 standard and optional roofing filters

The transceivers has two equivalent and independent receivers (Main, Sub). Each receiver is equipped with noise reduction and filtering, also the display can be switched to show two spectra at the same time side by side or on top of each other. The two receivers offer a double audio output, you can have Main and Sub band separated on a stereo headphone. The FTDX-101MP power amplifier (200W output) utilizes a push-pull circuit with VRF150 MOSFET devices (VDSS=170V, PD=300W) operating at 50V. With excellent linearity and high withstand voltage a high-quality and stable output is realized. The FTDX-101D power amplifier (100W output) utilizes a push-pull with reliable RD100-HHF1 MOSFET devices.

FT-DX101D / MP features :

General

FT-DX101D: 100W RF power, requires 13.8V / 22A power supply.
FT-DX101MP: 200W RF power, it include external loudspeaker with power supply inside the case.
7-inch color touch panel TFT display, 800 x 480 pixel.
Spectrum scope with sweep speed of 30 FPS, display range 100dB, span width 1~1000 kHz.
Ultra low noise local oscillator.
High stability OCXO oscillator.
32-bit DSP from Texas Instruments offering performance of 2200 MFLOPS processing.
DVI display connector.
USB / RS-232 interface.
USB ports on the front panel.
3 antenna connectors.

Receiver

General coverage receiver covers from 30kHz to 75MHz.
Two full independent receivers.
15 Band-pass RF filters on front-end, also continuous tuning pre-selector (VC-Tune).
Standard 12 kHz, 3 kHz, 600 Hz roofing filter. Also 300 Hz filter on FT-DX101MP.
High specification inband 3rd IMDR.
Output connectors for RF/IF of the receivers.

Transmitter

Low noise cooling fan.
Very low distortion speech compressor.
CTCSS tone.

CW/PSK/FSK

Automatic CW tuning.
CW, PSK31, RTTY decoder.
CW full break-in function.

Operation

MPVD, Multi Purpose VFO outer Dial. Knob with additional outer tuning ring for switchable functions as fine tuning on the Main VFO, tuning on the Sub VFO, VC-tune filter, clarifier.
Split operation.
SD card memory slot.

FT-DX101D / MP hybrid SDR configuration :

Narrow band SDR with Crystal Roofing Filters enable phenomenal Multi-signal receiving Characteristics. The down conversion type receiver configuration is similar to the Yaesu FT-DX5000, with a low noise figure dual gate MOSFET, D-quad DBM (Double Balanced Mixer) with excellent intermodulation characteristics. Narrow band SDR configuration with the first IF at 9 MHz makes it possible to have excellent narrow bandwidth crystal roofing filters that have the desired sharp cliff edge shape factor. These high quality roofing filters enable the amazing multi-signal receiving performance demanded when faced with the most challenging on-the-air interference situations.

Yaesu FT-DX101 dynamic range and 600 Hz roofing filter

In addition to the down-conversion configuration, FT-DX101 has adopted YAESU's legendary powerful RF Front-End, outstanding low-noise Local Oscillator, roofing filter with sharp shape factor and the latest circuit configuration where we have carefully selected all other circuit elements. As a result, the dynamic performance figures are outstanding like the close-in BDR (Blocking Dynamic Range) in the 14MHz band reaches 150 dB or more, the RMDR (Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range) reaches 123 dB or more, and the 3rd IMDR (third-order Intermodulation Dynamic Range) reaches 110 dB or more.

The Narrow band SDR receiver removes strong out of band signals by using a superheterodyne method, with narrow band roofing filters which significantly attenuates unwanted out of band frequency components, and the wanted signals within the passband are converted to digital by a high resolution 18-bit Analog-to-Digital converter (ADC) and sent to an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) for signal processing.

Yaesu FT-DX101 completely independent Dual Hybrid SDR

Yaesu FT-DX101 completely independent Dual (Main / Sub) hybrid SDR

The FTDX-101 series uses a hybrid SDR configuration that integrates a direct sampling SDR receiver in order to view the entire band status in real time, with the excellent dynamic receiver performance achieved by the narrow band SDR receiver circuit. By using this hybrid SDR design, the overall performance of the entire FTDX 101 receiver system is improved. The Direct Sampling SDR driving the real time Spectrum display with its large dynamic range enables the weakest signal to be observed on the display when it appears and the Narrow Band SDR enables that signal to be selected, filtered and then decoded. If there is powerful AM station near your location or in challenging operating situations where there are a lot of strong signals in the band fiom Contests, DX-pedition activities, those signals outside the passband can be attenuated by the very effective roofing filter in the front stage of the A/D converter. This reduces the signal load on the Analog-to-Digital converter which is a bottleneck from the viewpoint of the entire receiving circuit. Therefore, interference is reduced making it is possible to continue to operate even under such difficult conditions.

FT-DX101D / MP automatic RF preselector :

Newly developed VC-Tune RF Preselector with high precision stepping motor drive provides outstanding attenuation characteristics. In the FTDX-101 series, a next-generation RF preselector VC-Tune further improves the high performance High Q RF u-Tuning (mu-Tuning) system adopted in FT-DX9000D and FT-DX9000MP, using a remarkable miniaturization design while producing an unparalleled attenuation characteristic of maximum out of band attenuation of -70dB. The Newly developed VC-Tune circuit drives a variable capacitor (VC) with a high precision stepping motor and has achieved a remarkable miniaturization over our earlier u-tuning system. VC-Tune does not cause any clicks or hangs in the receiver as it operates because it tunes using a variable capacitor driven by a high-precision stepping motor as it follows the receiver frequency, compared to the conventional preset type of switching coils and capacitors by relays which can cause clicks and hangs in the receiver audio.

Yaesu FT-DX101 automatic RF Preselector VC-Tune with a High Precision stepping Motor

Even when there are multiple strong signals in the band, pressing the "VC TUNE" key and turning the MPVD (Multi-Purpose VFO Outer Dial) ring on the VFO dial to drive variable capacitor, you can easily fine-tune to the optimum tuning point that attenuates the strong interfering signal in the band. VC-Tune automatically stores the last tuning point for each band so setting once is all that is needed when that frequency is again selected. The VC-Tune will automatically select the last settings.

FT-DX101D / MP transmit final amplifier :

High-Power and super-stable Final Amplifier. FTDX-101 (MP version: 200 Watt) power amplifier utilizes push-pull VRF15O MOSFET devices (VDSS=170V, VGS=40V, PD=300W) operating at 50V with excellent linearity, low distortion and high withstand voltage, and by optimizing the bias circuit for the optimal operating points, a high-quality and stable output with low distortion is realized. FTDX-101 (D version: 100 Watt) power amplifier utilizes push-pull construction with RD100HHF1 MOSFET, and provides stabilized RF power performance.

Yaesu FT-DX101 transmit final amplifier stage

In order to ensure stable transmissions and high output power, the dedicated heat sink of the 200W (MP version) uses an aluminum material with high heat dissipation efficiency to effectively diffuse the heat. The use of a large aluminum die-cast chassis ensures a stable high-power output even in continuous transmission modes and operation under harsh environments. In addition, a 92mm large axial flow cooling fan for the final amplifier is placed at the rear. In long-term operation, the temperature rise inside the cabinet is detected, and the fan starts and the rotation speed automatically adjusted depending on the temperature. The cooling fan uses a large bearing motor with low-noise and rotates at low speed, thereby minimizing the acoustic noise of the fans during night operation. The temperature of the final Power Amplifier can be constantly monitored on the screen of the display.

FT-DX101D / MP automatic antenna tuner :

The FT-DX-101 internal antenna tuner uses LC relay switching controlled by a microprocessor. It has a large capacity 100 channel memory, and the tuning data is automatically memorized in the channel memory. The optimized antenna tuning data is immediately recalled to reduce tuning time when changing frequency, and the best matching point is realized.

Yaesu FT-DX101 High Speed Automatic Antenna Tuner (MP version)

FT-DX101D / MP 3-dimensional spectrum display :

The 3DSS (3-Dimensional Spectrum Stream) display is a remarkable completely new system that displays the constantly changing band conditions in three dimensions (3D) with the frequency as the horizontal axis (X axis), the signal strength as the vertical axis (Y axis), and the time as the Z axis. The operator can intuitively view the constant changes in a signal's strength as the signal flows to the back of the screen giving a sensation of traveling in Time and Space. The 3DSS exhibits a colorful easily viewed presentation that contains the outputs from both the Narrow band SDR and the Direct sampling SDR within one common screen. The operator can effectively see the close-in QRM situation from the Narrow band SDR output while at the same time easily observe activity across the whole band from the Direct sampling SDR output.

Yaesu FT-DX101 3-dimensional spectrum display

Yaesu FT-DX101 3-dimensional spectrum (3DSS) on Multi display

The MULTI Display mode allows the oscilloscope and the AF-FFT audio scope to be shown on the screen, in addition to the RF Spectrum Scope display. In MULTI display, while monitoring the receive band, a simultaneously View the contact station's transmit signal audio characteristics can be viewed with the AF-FFT function. At the same time the IF filter and interference reduction functions can be checked for their influence on the receive signal visually on the MULTI display, even in Contest, etc. The display can easily check the transmitter audio characteristics, it is very effective to monitor adjustment of the parametric equalizer.

FT-DX101D / MP front panel connections :

Yaesu FT-DX101 front panel connections

Reference / Description
1	USB USB (type A) keyboard and mouse connection terminals
2	KEY CW Key Jack (6.35mm). Manipulator and key connection terminal for electronic keyer
3	PHONES Headphone jack, stereo (6.35mm)
4	MIC Microphone Connector (8-pin)
5	SD card slot Use to save transceiver settings and memory contents. The SD card is also used to update the firmware

FT-DX101D / MP rear panel connections :

Yaesu FT-DX101D rear panel connections

Reference / Description
6	Cooling FAN
7	ANT 1/2/3 Three antenna terminals, ANT3 can be set as receive only
8	EXT SPKR External speaker terminal, mono jack (3.5mm, 4 to 8Ω)
9	KEY CW Key Jack (6.35mm). CW key & Electronic keyer connection terminal
10	AF-OUT Receive audio output terminal, approximately 300mVp-p
11	REM Remote Control Keypad FH-2 connection terminal
12	RTTY / DATA Terminal unit for RTTY, TNC connection terminal for packet communication
13	METER Analog meter connection terminal
14	EXT ALC External ALC terminal
15	USB USB connection terminal (Type B)
16	RS-232C RS-232C straight cable connection terminal. Remote control from Personal Computer
17	LINEAR Terminal for linear amplifier VL-1000 connection
18	ACC External device connection terminal
19	TX-GND Transmit ground terminal for peripheral device control
20	PTT External PTT terminal (5V open, 3mA closed-circuit)
21	+13.8V DC output for external devices (13.8V, 200mA max)
22	TUNER External antenna tuner connection terminal
23	EXT-DISPLAY External display connection terminal (DVI-D)
24	GND Earth ground terminal
25	DC IN DC 13.8V power supply connection terminal (FTDX101 D). External power supply (supplied) connection terminal (FTDX101 MP)
26	RX OUT (MAIN) MAIN band RF output terminal for external receiver
27	IF OUT (MAIN) MAIN band IF signal output (9.005 MHz)
28	RX OUT (SUB) SUB band RF output terminal for external receiver
29	IF OUT (SUB) SUB band IF output (8.900 MHz)

FT-DX101D / MP price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FTDX101 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
EUR 3399.00	2023-mar	Brand-new FT-DX101D version
EUR 4495.00	2023-mar	Brand-new FT-DX101MP version
EUR 4660.00 (4199GBP)	2020-jan	Brand-new FT-DX101MP version
EUR 3470.00	2019-may	Brand-new FT-DX101D version
EUR 3526.00 (3995USD)	2019-may	Brand-new FT-DX101D version
EUR 3539.00 (3149GBP)	2019-may	Brand-new FT-DX101D version

FT-DX101D / MP review

Guido

I have worked my way up the Yaesu line over the years with my previous model being the FTDX 5000MP with all the MTU's and available filters. Now operating the 101MP MAX (all available options) it is like have the 5000 complete in one package and on heavy steroids!

Being antenna restricted in an HOA I am limited to a vertical and a low hanging L/wire just above my roof. This radio's receiver is amazing, on the scope I can see signals that were non-existent before and of course able to pull stations out that would have required a remote SDR before. It is such an easy radio to operate that does not require constant access to the menu's which to me is fantastic. If you need a menu item is a simple task to locate in moments. No numbers to memorize, its in plain English.

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