Ftdx101 and tips on tuning a weak signal on SSB

[dcdell]

I've owned my FTdx-101D for just a year now and its nice to know these hidden extra features that I never imagine this radio can do--thanks for sharing

[fdfzgeorges]

Hi, what a mess ! Why use the notch if you have no carrier in your passband ? Why use the VRF as an attenuator when its job is to peak the signal you are trying to receive ? In doing so you can tune the center frequency of your VRF into more QRM. With too much gimmicks, the signal you are trying to receive loss all its intelligibility, exactly the contrary of what you are trying to demonstrate.
Best regards, Georges F6DFZ

[mattbates]

I thought I would add a note about receiving those very weak CW signals on the FTdx101. I found the best settings which work for me are, roofing filter 3Khz or 600Hz, shift -120Hz, width 150Hz, contour set to 700Hz and AMP1 switched in. I set Contour in Operation setting, contour level 7 and width 6. The CW tone is 737Hz and works well for my ears and is pleasant to listen to. I could of course switch in the APF as well if needed, but with contour on it's very good. I am amazed at just how well the receiver on this rig pulls out those weak rapidly fading CW signals, the filters making them very easy to copy. Above all else of course, a low noise receive antenna helps a great deal as well.

[hamradiostation_MUGE]

I also use the notch, if set to 1050hz at my QTH I not only take off the unneeded hash within the noise floor it also knocks 1 whole S point of the noise floor... THEN I use the Shift and Width to remove another S point of un needed 'noise'... people who don't have one of these radios won't get it until they actually have or use one, especially in a noisy neighbourhood like me, (S8 on 40 meters) They will just say "whats the point in using the notch etc etc"
Good video sharing some valuable knowledge. 73

[RF_Burns]

It sounded a lot worse with the notch turned on IMO but that's the thing isn't it... we all hear things differently.

[SodaAnt]

Are we supposed to hear any differences in that muddled background audio when you adjust the controls? I certainly couldn’t.

What was the point of using the notch filter? That’s only useful for getting rid of hets and carriers, neither of which were present in the signal you were tuned to.

[feeatlastfeeatlast]

You'd have to have quite an imagination to say there was any improvement in readability.

[kirklawrence]

heavily considering this rig. I have an FTdx1200 (have for several years) and it saved ham radio for me. Neighborhood HOA noise got incredibly hard to filter on my old rigs, so the 1200 made it possible to hang in there. I love the radio, but the noise seems to be picking up again, especially on 80 meter. This gives me hope that it would be possible to filter out a tad more with this newer and more selectable tool(s) and enjoy radio without giving up or moving. Thanks!

[nshxradio]

Just to the FTDX101MP thank you for this video it's really helpful.

[HamRadioLiveShow]

Nice video. A lot of time and effort went into this. I’d like to share it on my YouTube channel that helps to encourage people to come in to Amateur Radio. I had a request from a viewer who wanted to see some tips and tricks for an FTDX101.

I’ll be sure to credit your channel and put a link to it in the description section of my video.

Good DX!

Larry
de K7HN

[billrenfro]

Good video. Quick tip, you can reset the width and shift by pushing in the center knob.

[smiffykuk]

Wow, excellent use of an excellent radio..

[frankENZC]

I was surprised that the VC tune made such a good difference on such a weak signal! 73 de WA3RSL

[Kibwunga]

To me, all th intelligibility is in the upper range of the human voice. Emphasizing low frequencies muddies things. Fidelity and intelligibility are opposites in weak signal work.

[billcoyote]

Excellent video AJ, great rig BTW!..
73 de ZS4L

[artgumbus]

Just amazing... great job on showing these features of the receiver.... I cannot wait to get my FTDX101-MP.... how long was your learning curve to master this rig?

[suou]

nice radio. i like those indicators on the buttons.
wish i had the money to buy one and a location to put up a decent antenna... long way to go...

is the display on the right from this radio? spectrum seems different.

[frankENZC]

Very good demo. Thanks.

73

WA3RSL

[theobosters]

man o man, by the time you do all this stuf, the man who's transmiting is already in his bed by the time youre done ;-)

[supermaurino]

How can u display in this way? ( one vfo only ).