Yaesu FTDX10 - Check this before you buy!

Yaesu FTDX10 is a great radio. But there is one potential problem that you need to check before you buy.
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[MrRadiorobot]

I'm 6'2'' tall and I've got hands as big as shovels...my solution for pressing the buttons on the DX10 without touching the ring/vfo is to use a HB pencil with a rubber/ eraser on the end, I use the rubber ended pencil to button press like a stylus..far better than struggling with my sausage fingers. Work the problem to find the solution.

[AudiophileTubes]

I'm still enjoying my IC-756 Pro3, after all these years! I'm not made of money (then or now), so i'm still in awe at how well this rig works with my TA-32 Junior and GAP vertical! But i'm still lusting over the FTDX-10, which I hope to add to the shack one day! I get the impression that it will blow away the Pro3, especially high QRM contest situations.

[billsmotrilla]

To cycle through the band stack registers, you can just push the band button, and then press in on the function button versus touching the screen again. This is easier and less likely to make a mistake.

[jampskan]

You'd think that they could change a couple of things in a software update to not make the band display menu disappear so quickly.(the update they came out with didn't seem to change that very much) I would also like more mouse functionality (such as mouse scroll wheel VFO tuning.) However, when it comes to quality, features, and affordability, Yaesu takes the cake! I do agree that it is a radio that grows on you the more you use it.

[xjohn]

Had the Yeasu FTdx 10 for 10 months now and I have to say this is a heck of a HF rig. the way it can separate to signals close to the other I have never seen or heard before . I had a Icom 7300 and it was not even close to what you get with the FTdx10. I know the ic 7300 is a old hf rig being designed before 2015 so it make sense that the Ftdx10 that's 5 years newer design would outperform it. I'm extremely happy with the FTdx10 and there in no hf rig I can see buying until icom tries to make the next hf rig to compete with the FTdx10. cheers.

[yorkshiresfinestpair]

Im new to Ham radio & just passed my Foundation.. This is my first radio had it for only 3 weeks & so far love it to bits. after doing the firmware update you can now add any wireless mouse (unlike before) & that's been a game changer to this radio, how quickly you can scroll through the frequency range with ease is just fantastic & can do most changes without having to ever touch the screen again.. just wish Yaesu would have done right click on the mouse for the function button or even band button.. but hopefully will be in another firmwear update.. great video thanks for the info... 👍

[davidc]

I've had my FTDX10 for a little over a year now, and absolutely love it. I'm so glad I didn't have a knee jerk reaction on the menu timing and ergonomics. At first, the my fingers would bump the big dial, but now I can push the buttons, even in the dark without worry, but it took a couple months of use to get me there.

[bunston]

Many thanks for a great video on the FTDX10 transceiver. I have had mine for just over a year now, and can say, they certainly do need a bit of getting used to. Overall, this transceiver has more than met my expectations, it does have a great many features packed into a relatively small radio. Yes, the firmware update from Yaesu did give an extra few seconds for band selection, which was very nice. The problem I used to have was, once I had pressed the band selector switch, and moved my hand across to the screen, the band selection screen would always seem to disappear at the precise moment my finger tip touched the screen, this of course would change my frequency to some other. I do, as do many others, a touch screen stylus for all operations on the FTDX10. I still have my FT991a, it has a few nice features as standard, that much more expensive equipment doesn’t have. It has a carrying handle, and to me, a very important consideration, backlit push buttons. The only other transceiver, other than the FT991a to have this function with my own station are the good old TS 2000X. But, you can’t win ‘em all. 73 all.

[NatesRandomVideo]

Good summary of the ergonomics. I find myself forgetting that it’s easier to simply tap the frequency on the touch screen and typing in a frequency vs messing with the outer ring.

[rossen_nikov]

I have mine for almost 2Y. My impression is that some people are more concerned of the outlook of the radio and menus rather than the radio itself. I have my concerns about the ergonomics either, but this will not anyhow influence the decision to have this radio. When I operate, I do not change the band every second to have any trouble with the tight space around the button and as for the mode I don't change the mode at all. Before that I had FTdx-3000, it had much accessible keypad but the radio in FTdx-10 is at another level. 73 de LZ5RG

[pacorrodelgadillo]

Excelent suggestion for the 300Hz Roofing filter.
I'm planning to acquire the radio in the next two months.
Subscribed!

[jed]

Thanks. I am going to order this radio today, but I was undecided about the 300 Hz roofing filter which I will now also purchase. I am a little worried about the small, close push buttons, but when I look at RF performance per dollar (USA), this radio seems to excel over all others.

[imarunner]

I think it's a great radio! I've had it about 9 months now and I'm still learning some of the features. I wish Yaesu would make the duration of the menus user configurable, as they do with the splash screen when you power on the rig. As a new user menus disappear much too quickly.

[martinvanek]

I use a soft tip stylus to push the buttons which works great. I also use it to move up and down the band quickly by touching the screen in the direction I want to go.

[Sayesh_Ti]

Hi LB3SA, thanks for your valuable observations ! What makes me happy is to know that the YAESU staff pays always high attention, so hopefully in the next rig that little, but annoying flaw will be resolved ! Possibly by means of an ergonomic remote command unit ??!!
73 to all Hams ...

[maze]

I never gave it a second thought about selling - I was aware of the "warts n all" element of the rig. From a receiver perspective it's in a class of it's own and that's from a none Yaesu fan! The only 2 things I don't like is the size (another mans meat is another poison) and the crowded space around the VFO specifically the 'Band' button' comparing the weight with a Kenwood TS570 it is a complete lightweight. DNR and NB are quite superb, filters on CW are just something else and I did not feel the need to buy the additional roofing filter. It's fair to do a comparison with the FT5000. Am I tempted to upgrade NO, my usage does not dictate the need for a second receiver. I have used the new FT101 and I'll stick with the FTdx10 unless I get the opportunity at a very silly price. It really has set the bar quite high. Great and useful vid thanks for the time and effort to post. 73 Mike

[robertdwyer]

I made a "tune box" which allows me to press a button and allows a predetermined CW output carrier level to be emitted, I use this to do a manual tune as required. I originally used the tune box with the FT991A and modified the unit to work with the FTDX10 happy to email the details if you wish.

The ergonomics, yes it takes a little to get used to it but I usually always have a mouse connected and that can make things a lot easier to deal with, if you get an opportunity to to use an FT710 with a mouse you'll find the radio is much more usable with the latest mouse UI enhancements add to the FT710, I am kinda waiting (wishing) for those mouse UI enhancements to be added to the FTDX10

[barrykery]

Great informative video. I heard people complaining about big fingers and the band button but did not understand why. now I know.
Band Stacking turned mine off. I got tired of cycling through each register to change modes. I now use the mouse to click on the VFO icon and then use it to change modes. Much faster and easier. I wish you could click on the MHZ numbers to change bands.
For sending a carrier I use the mouse to change to the RTTY mode and then key the mic.

I have the FT-710 and really like it. I am thinking of getting the 10. The 710 has a funky way of addressing the RIT / XIT.

Thanks for posting the very informative video.

Barry, KU3X

[nsixvl]

I've had the 10 since the Hamvention weekend last May. So far I've used it on digital modes and a little CW.

I agree with you about the APF peak filter on CW. I don't use any DNR on CW. I have the APF set to narrow. This increases the ringing a little but still usable. Also have the 300 Hz roofing filter but don't always need it.

I've never used my 10 on SSB, nor any other radio for several years now. I find DNR helps more on SSB.

Also use Win4Yaesu to control the 10 from my PC. It eliminates the need to press the crowded buttons on the front panel. But not everyone is going to like that solution.

[dennyoconnor]

Just noticed your video on here, so a bit late to the party. Part of the For-Sale issue is the lack of a TUNE button. The tune is simple lack of information. The problem is not a problem.
Punch the VFO icon, select RTTY and squeeze the mic button. You get what ever power output you have set on the main menu. Best to put the amp to stand-by but whatever floats your boat I guess.
There is no involved or sneaky work around, yadda, yadda as I see claimed on the net. Tap VFO, tap RTTY and tune away. 73