I just learned that the FCC has approved the new ultra high end, dual receiver, 200 watt Yaesu FTdx5000 HF/6m transceiver. It's not available for sale yet, and a price hasn't been released, but you can be sure it won't be cheap. It also includes a built in power supply. The specs of this new rig are on Yaesu's site, but i've also listed them below. More interesting, some photos have been released, and I'm also including the pre-release manual.
This is a pic of the rig with the optional station monitor attached.
On some of the newer VHF/UHF rigs like the FTM-350, Yaesu is starting to use more "soft button" functionality where the button changes function depending on what is shown on the screen. However on the HF rigs, they seem to continue to go out of their way to make sure there is a button for every function causing a somewhat cluttered look, in my opinion. I realize that a lot of people like buttons and knobs, but it certainly seems like there is some room for modernization of the interface on this rigs. Sorry, I just couldn't help the commentary
Here is a pic of the back of the rig:
Notice that the CAT port on the bottom right is an old style DB9 Serial port. I just don't understand why they continue to use anything but a USB port. At least this is one area that Icom is finally getting right.
I've talked to several people that say the Icom HF rigs' receivers are absolutely top notch. I'm sure that will be the case with this unit, as well...especially given the price tag.
I've attached a few other interesting documents, including a pre-release manual. The other two documents are the results of the FCC tests (an interesting read for the hard core techs), as well as photos of all of the internal boards.
Enjoy!
Specs from Yaesu
- 200 watts power output
- SM-5000 Station Monitor – Optional
- 300 Hz Roofing Filter – Optional
- ±0.05ppm TXCO – Included.
The FTDX 5000 robust and high-power Final Amplifier Stage incorporates two super reliable FET, VRF-150 (Drain-Source Voltage 170 V/Gate Source Voltage ±40 V, Total Device Dissipation 300 W) in a push-pull configuration, offers solid 200 W output (75 W Class A operation).
- Internal Power Supply
- TWO Totally Independent Receivers
All FTDX 5000 Transceivers include Two (2) Totally Independent Receivers to give you Performance and Flexibility previously only provided by much more expensive radios.
- SUPERB 3rd-Order Dynamic Range & 3rd-Order Intercept Point (IP3)
SSB (2.4kHz BW)
10 kHz SEP.:106 dB, IP3 +40 dBm
CW (500Hz BW)
10 kHz SEP:112 dB, IP3 +40 dBm
2 kHz SEP. :105 dB, IP3 +36 dBm
1 kHz SEP. : 99 dB, IP3 +25 dBm
VFO-A/Main Receiver @ 14 MHz, IPO1
Super sharp “Roofing” filters for VFO-A/Main Receiver.
- Filters are Selectable between *300 Hz, 600 Hz, 3 kHz (6-pole crystal filter), 6 kHz, 15 kHz (4-pole MCF)
- 300 Hz filter is optional for FTDX 5000 and FTDX 5000D. It is included in the FTDX 5000MP
High Performance Yaesu Custom-designed 32-bit Floating Point DSP
- The legendary high performance Yaesu Custom-designed 32-bit Floating Point DSP based on the TI TMS320C6727B (@300 MHz), one EACH for VFO-A and VFO-B.
Variable CW Audio Peak Filter & High/Low-Cut Filtering
- Variable CW Audio Peak Filter, and High/Low-Cut filtering created through the very latest in DSP technology.
- CW Width: 50/100/150/200/250/300/350/400/450/500 Hz
- CW Pitch Frequency: 300~1050 Hz (10 Hz Steps)
- True Analog Meter Precision
New Function Displays for Ease of Operation
- Three Electro Luminescence clear Displays included for easier operation and control of the Sub-Frequency, Graphical Wave and Menu function.
IF Output Available
- IF Output (9 MHz) from VFO-A/Main Receiver
Practical Level Indication System for Most Important Settings
- The FTDX 5000 provides loads of practical Level Indication that clearly show settings of Mic-Gain / RF Power / CW-Pitch / Keyer Speed / Processor Level / VOX Delay Time / Break-In Delay Time.
-They can be controlled ON/OFF independently!
Introducing the SM-5000 Station Monitor Bandscope
- If you need a good Bandscope to enhance your operations, you are going to love our all-new SM-5000 matching station monitor. Included with the Bandscope is a complete, enhanced stereo speaker system with superb audio quality - the speakers are point at you instead of up into the air above the radio!
Other Valuable Options
- Yaesu Data Management Unit DMU-2000, and utilize its powerful Audio Scope, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Scope, logging, and Rotator Control capabilities using your own personally selected and purchased computer display monitor.
- Yaesu External Fully-Automatic Micro-Tuning Units. Three modes available: A (160 m Band), B (80 & 40 m Bands), C (30 & 20 m Bands)
This is a pic of the rig with the optional station monitor attached.
On some of the newer VHF/UHF rigs like the FTM-350, Yaesu is starting to use more "soft button" functionality where the button changes function depending on what is shown on the screen. However on the HF rigs, they seem to continue to go out of their way to make sure there is a button for every function causing a somewhat cluttered look, in my opinion. I realize that a lot of people like buttons and knobs, but it certainly seems like there is some room for modernization of the interface on this rigs. Sorry, I just couldn't help the commentary
Here is a pic of the back of the rig:
Notice that the CAT port on the bottom right is an old style DB9 Serial port. I just don't understand why they continue to use anything but a USB port. At least this is one area that Icom is finally getting right.
I've talked to several people that say the Icom HF rigs' receivers are absolutely top notch. I'm sure that will be the case with this unit, as well...especially given the price tag.
I've attached a few other interesting documents, including a pre-release manual. The other two documents are the results of the FCC tests (an interesting read for the hard core techs), as well as photos of all of the internal boards.
Enjoy!
Specs from Yaesu
- 200 watts power output
- SM-5000 Station Monitor – Optional
- 300 Hz Roofing Filter – Optional
- ±0.05ppm TXCO – Included.
The FTDX 5000 robust and high-power Final Amplifier Stage incorporates two super reliable FET, VRF-150 (Drain-Source Voltage 170 V/Gate Source Voltage ±40 V, Total Device Dissipation 300 W) in a push-pull configuration, offers solid 200 W output (75 W Class A operation).
- Internal Power Supply
- TWO Totally Independent Receivers
All FTDX 5000 Transceivers include Two (2) Totally Independent Receivers to give you Performance and Flexibility previously only provided by much more expensive radios.
- SUPERB 3rd-Order Dynamic Range & 3rd-Order Intercept Point (IP3)
SSB (2.4kHz BW)
10 kHz SEP.:106 dB, IP3 +40 dBm
CW (500Hz BW)
10 kHz SEP:112 dB, IP3 +40 dBm
2 kHz SEP. :105 dB, IP3 +36 dBm
1 kHz SEP. : 99 dB, IP3 +25 dBm
VFO-A/Main Receiver @ 14 MHz, IPO1
Super sharp “Roofing” filters for VFO-A/Main Receiver.
- Filters are Selectable between *300 Hz, 600 Hz, 3 kHz (6-pole crystal filter), 6 kHz, 15 kHz (4-pole MCF)
- 300 Hz filter is optional for FTDX 5000 and FTDX 5000D. It is included in the FTDX 5000MP
High Performance Yaesu Custom-designed 32-bit Floating Point DSP
- The legendary high performance Yaesu Custom-designed 32-bit Floating Point DSP based on the TI TMS320C6727B (@300 MHz), one EACH for VFO-A and VFO-B.
Variable CW Audio Peak Filter & High/Low-Cut Filtering
- Variable CW Audio Peak Filter, and High/Low-Cut filtering created through the very latest in DSP technology.
- CW Width: 50/100/150/200/250/300/350/400/450/500 Hz
- CW Pitch Frequency: 300~1050 Hz (10 Hz Steps)
- True Analog Meter Precision
New Function Displays for Ease of Operation
- Three Electro Luminescence clear Displays included for easier operation and control of the Sub-Frequency, Graphical Wave and Menu function.
IF Output Available
- IF Output (9 MHz) from VFO-A/Main Receiver
Practical Level Indication System for Most Important Settings
- The FTDX 5000 provides loads of practical Level Indication that clearly show settings of Mic-Gain / RF Power / CW-Pitch / Keyer Speed / Processor Level / VOX Delay Time / Break-In Delay Time.
-They can be controlled ON/OFF independently!
Introducing the SM-5000 Station Monitor Bandscope
- If you need a good Bandscope to enhance your operations, you are going to love our all-new SM-5000 matching station monitor. Included with the Bandscope is a complete, enhanced stereo speaker system with superb audio quality - the speakers are point at you instead of up into the air above the radio!
Other Valuable Options
- Yaesu Data Management Unit DMU-2000, and utilize its powerful Audio Scope, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Scope, logging, and Rotator Control capabilities using your own personally selected and purchased computer display monitor.
- Yaesu External Fully-Automatic Micro-Tuning Units. Three modes available: A (160 m Band), B (80 & 40 m Bands), C (30 & 20 m Bands)
