FTdx-5000 Has FCC ID: K6620361X60. Here some more RX information and pictures!

FTdx-5000 Has the FCC Certificate, ID: K6620361X60, receved December 10, 2009!
That Was Fast….. will be bringing out very soon!

The Main RX (VFO A) is a two-stage down-conversion design 9 MHz first IF and 30kHz second IF . – Yaesu engineers take the down-conversion architecture with narrow ham-band filtering for superior close-in dynamic range. – (Like K3 Elecraft and Orion II Ten-Tec, see the [Note] below!)

The sub RX (VFO B) is not the same! It is a three stage Up-conversion design. The 40.455MHz first IF stage feature 3 roofing filter 15, 6, 3kHz. Each roofinf is a four-pole, monolithic crystal filter (like FT-2000, FT-950). This Sub RX uses a new subdisplay with two EL (Eltro Luminesense) to indicate Sub frequency, graphical wave and menu functions. One EL functions is dedicated at the Main RX.

[Note] Like Orion II IFs: Main Receiver IF1=9 MHz, IF2=455 kHz, IF3=14 kHz (IMD3 101 dB IP3 +24 dBm @ 5kHz) – The Sub Receiver is not the same! IF1=45 MHz, IF2=455 kHz, IF3=14 kHz (+5 dBm @ 20kHz.

See the Some more RX information and the Links below. Here are some more pictures and the EN User Manual (Part 1/Part 2) in PDF….

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FTdx-5000MP. The new Yaesu HF/50MHz 200W Transceiver and SM-5000 Monitor

FTdx-5000 Series – The new Yaesu HF/50 MHz 200W  Transceiver: FTdx-5000MP, FTdx-5000D, FTdx-5000 and the SM-5000 Station Monitor.
The Yaesu FT DX 5000 Series will be formally introduced by Yaesu very soon. Pricing and availability is currently unknown (www.radiocronache…23.11.2009)

!!! FTdx-5000 by Yaesu Broshure: 14 MHz band 2kHz offset 105 dB 3rd-IMD, IP3 +36 dBm, way better than the Elecraft K3 @ 102 dB IP3 +26 dBm!

The FTdx-5000 (Main Receiver only) includes a rather traditional 1st IF 9 MHz (Elecraft K3 1st IF 8,215 MHz) and provides for selectable roofing filters (6-pole crystal) at the first IF to limit the off-frequency signals getting into the receiver.
Note that the roofing filter’s job is only to protect the rest of the receiver, and that the operating bandwidth filtering is performed by the IF DSP (like Elecraft K3 Transceiver).

See the following pictures and Manufacturer’s Specifications…..

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IC-7700 New Firmware Version 1.11. Improvements in the TX monitor audio level

IC-7700 update Ver 1.11;  Icom have released a new firmware version 1.11 for the IC-7700; Icom Inc. Update 14/09/2009.  A description of the changes, download F/W  and new User Manual (rev 1EX-2a) appear in the link  below – Tks  IW0SAF, Moreno  for the photo by his Shack!

Icom Major points of the Ver.1.11 update: Improvements in the TX monitor audio level.

[Note] The output of the monitor demod is fed into the main receiver audio amplifier, whose gain is controlled by the AF Gain control. The AF Gain pot is the “master fader”. All Icom transceivers equipped with a monitor circuit are configured in this way……
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Tokyo Ham Fair 2009: Kenwood’s video introducing a new HF transceiver and Handheld

Ham-Fair in Tokyo 22 23 August, 2009 Kenwood news – [Note] The-depiction-is-not-official-document- !

Ham-Fair in Tokyo 22 23 August, 2009: KENWOOD has a plan to release new handy transceiver & compact HF+6m transceiver on 2010. Kenwood’s video introduing a new HF transceiver and Handheld talkie available 2010! —- See the Link and new Front Panel  (big images) below!

Our best info about Kenwood’s HF radio plans is that next year (probably at Dayton 2010) they will bring out a new Mid-priced radio (abaut 2000€) that replaces the TS-570 series, at which time they will start designing a new flag-ship, High-end HF +6m radio (abaut 4000/5000€) that could come out as early as 2011….

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IC-7600 Review RadCom a summary available. New Icom User Manual En 1EX-1 Update 2009/07/23!

Radcom June 2009 G3SJX review IC-7600 Measured Performance. Summary available: Close-in IMD, IP3 on 7MHz Band, 2.4kHz Bandwidth, USB mode. Preamp Off. – In the receiver, close-in IMD3 dynamic range, reciprocal mixing noise, MDS (sensitivity), IF filter bandwidth (selectivity) and in-band IMD are important parameters.  A summary can be made available in this table IMD3, IP3 report….. Watch the report table, below.

ICOM, has released new IC-7600 User Manual En A-6722H-1EX-1 (auditing) – Last Update 2009/07/23 ……. See the Link below (for download)

ICOM  ha rilasciato un nuovo Manuale Utente per l’IC-7600 in Inglese (1Ex-1 auditing) il 23.07.09 – (ci sono integrazioni  operative più chiare, con variazioni su molte pagine)…. Più avanti il Link e la tabella con IMD, IP3  in 7MHz con filtro 2,4kHz in USB …. (continua…)

Friedrichshafen 2009: Hilberling and Telefunken Racoms PT-8000 launch maybe this year!

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PT-8000 New Telefunken HF VHF Transceiver! Hamradio 2009 in Friedrichshafen, the absence of a stand Hilberling, who presented the HF transceiver PT-8000 only with a poster with the distribution indicated by the Telefunken Racoms! One of the sensations at Ham Radio 2009 Friedrichshafen is the co-operation of Hilberling and Telefunken Racoms. So it seems the PT-8000 may be available this year!
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Hamradio 2009 di Friedrichshafen DE, assenza di uno stand della Hilberling, che invece presentava il transceiver HF PT-8000 soltanto con un manifesto con indicata la distribuzione da parte di Telefunken Racoms. Questo ha rafforzato le voci e la  sensazione di una co-operazione tra Hilberling e Telefunken Racoms per il PT-8000, che sembrà sarà disponibile  entro questo anno!

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IC-7200 Product Review from June 2009 QST by © ARRL. Recenzione completa QST di Giugno 2009

IC-7200 HF 6m Review from June 2009 QST

Product Review from QST magazine. Reviewed by Steve Sant Andrea, AG1YK ARRL Assistant Editor
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ENG: Some data drawn from ARRL product reviews are summarized in the table on image. These reviews are worth reading in their entirety, so as to obtain a systematic comparison between the most recent rigs entry-levl or portable type : IC-7200, IC-7000, FT-950 e FT-450.

Source QST 06/2009:  “Bottom Line”
The IC-7200 is a compact, easytooperate HF and 6 meter transceiver that offers many features for voice, CW and  digital mode operating. Rugged, water-resistant packaging makes it attractive for portable and emergency stations

IC-7200 recenzione completa su QST di Giugno 2009 della ARRL. Sulla rivista QST di Giugno è riportata una ampia recenzione del recente  IC-7200 HF 50MHz 100W Transceiver della Icom. L’apparato è stato recensito da Steve Sant Ander, AG1YK ARRL Assistant Editor. Nella Tabelllina riportata nell’immagine, qui sopra, sono indicati sommariamente solo alcuni dati, tratti dal “Key Summary” di QST per gli apparati IC-7200, IC-7000, FT-950 e FT-450 più o meno classificabili nella classe entry-levl o portatili.  Certamente le recenzioni tecniche meritano di essere  lette per intero sui vari numeri del QST Magazine per un confronto completo e sistematico di tutte le performance  degli apparati stessi.
Link to:   ARRL Home-Page – www.arrl.org

[Note]: ARRL Members Only can now download the June, 2009 QST Product Review.

PSK31 Digital mode MixW IC-7700 – IW0SAF Moreno, ARI Perugia a member of the PropNET PSK project. !!Updated

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PropNET PSK network. IW0SAF, Moreno Momi  ARI Perugia, captured by a member of the PropNET project! – See the Link below
IW0SAF, Moreno  è attivo in HF e non solo, opera anche nei modi digitali come è il PSK31 nel suo eccellente Shack, dotato di ottimi apparati ed accessori. Qui si nota il suo recente IC-7700 molto adatto e performante anche nelle comunicazioni Digitali RTTY e PSK31 con e senza computer

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Nell’IC-7700 il modulatore e demodulatore Boudot RTTY e PSK31 (Ecoder/ Decoder basati sul DSP) sono entrocontenuti, ed è capace di operare in RTTY e PSK31 con il collegamento diretto di una Tastiera (alla porta USB) senza la necessità di utilizzare un Computer esterno.
Collegando, invece, ad un Personal Compuer con tastiera, le operazioni in RTTY e in PSK31 ed altri modi digitali possono essere anche eseguite con  un apposito  software esterno,  installato nel Computer. Nel caso è il MixW multimode software (V2.18). I collegamenti trà PC e RTX  di Moreno avvengono tramite l’interfaccia “microHAM USB Interface II ™”

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Baudot RTTY and PSK31 modulator/demodulator (DSP-based encoder/ decoder) is builtin to the IC-7700 and direct keyboard connection capability (port-USB) for RTTY and PSK31 operations without a Personal Computer. Connecting a Personal Compuer and keyboard, RTTY and PSK31 operation can be performed with MixW multimode software installed and “microHAM USB Interface II™” connected from PC and RTX.

IW0SAF, 13.03.2009 received this Mail by KF6XA:
Dear Moreno,
Recently a PSK31 CQ transmission of yours was automatically captured by a member of the PropNET project.
PropNET is a system for analyzing and recording HF and VHF circuit quality.
It uses a distributed network of PSK31 stations automatically transmitting and receiving messages and reporting them to a central database, where real-time displays and statistical analyses are generated. We’re interested in real-time propagation detection and long-term analysis of circuit usability, and other interesting uses that the combination of radio and computers can facilitate. You’re obviously interested in digital modes and computers … please………
73 de Dave KF6XA (data-whacker and webmaster)

Link to: The Internet Portal to the PropNET Project
Link to: PropNET Communication Circuit Quality and Events Reported

[Nota]: IT – Per la partecipazione al progetto PropNET è richiesto l’utilizzo di un software (PropNETPSK – Relesase:  3.3.0.7 Update: January 26, 2009) Scaricare liberamente sia  il software sia la User-Guide sul sito web ufficiale di cui ai link qui sopra.
PropNET PSK analizza e registra in HF e VHF la qualità della popagazione in tempo reale con report e displays via internet dei segnali PSK . Lo scopo principale del progetto PropNET è sviluppare un sistema avvanzato  dedicato al Servizio Automatico di Controllo nell’area Digitale. PropNET ha un codice PHG che è in realtà una stringa PHGDRA/code (include nell’ordine: Potenza, Altezza, Gain, Directivity, Rate, Altezza).
In pratica, PropNET opera in modo molto simile ad APRS (http://www.aprs.net).  Come l’APRS le stazioni PropNET formano una rete per la condivisione delle informazioni, proprio come in una tavola rotonda in SSB. Ciò significa che le norme che disciplinano PropNET possono essenzialmente  essere le stesse di quelle che disciplinano l’APRS nei vari paesi.

FTdx-9000 PEP Updated now: EDSP V11.50 CPU V05.13 – PEP for UK /EU, Italy ICAL – Updated now PEP-2000 DSP V1150 Cpu V0146

FTdx-9000 PEP (aka Mark 2)
Updated now  04/02/2009 (02 April, 2009) the idem EDSP Software V.11.50 and new Main CPU firmware V.05.13……(source Vertex Standard USA, Inc.)

PEP Europa.!  Yaesu UK Ltd announce that the FTDX9000 PEP Upgrade program:  UK and EIRE owners in January 26th 2009. European owners after the UK program has been completed…….. source Yesu Uk Ltd.

Link to: Yesu UK Ltd annunce the PEP program and instructions

PEP Italy! ICAL SpA importatrice ufficiale per l’Italia dei prodotti YAESU/ VERTEX  STANDARD annuncia l’inizio del programma di aggiornamento PEP-9000 dedicato ad apparati serie FTDX-9000, in Centri Assistenza Italiani.
Il programma in oggetto sarà disponibile per i soli apparati distribuiti da ICAL S.p.A – Milano…… source Ical Spa It.

Link to: ICAL Spa – Official importer Yaesu V/S for Italy

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FTdx-9000 PEP – HF 50MHz Transceiver (Cosidetta (aka) Versione Mark 2)
A partire dal 20 novembre 2008, la V/S Yasu USA ha rilasciato il  programma PEP-9000 per la valorizzazione dei suoi apparati FTdx-9000 series.  Il servizio di aggiornamento compresi i racambi, per gli utenti americani,  è tutto a spese di Vertex Standard fino al 31 Dic. 2009 –  Ciò include un nuovo firmware ed una consistente sostituzione/modifica di molte Boards: CNTL-UNIT, TX-UNIT, DSP-UNIT, SCP-UNIT, RX-1-UNIT, RX-2-UNIT (per i Mod D/MP) ed anche il Power Meter che nel nuovo ha scala W output  in log. per migliori indicazioni.

Da fine Gennaio 09  la procedura per la sostituzione delle varie Boards,  per implementare  il PEP  program, inizia anche per gli  Utenti Europei nel centro di assistenza costituito presso la  Yesu UK Ltd – (non più in Olanda!) (per clienti ICAL Spa Italy vedi Link più sopra)

Yesu scrive  su QST: “The Best of the Best Just Got Better”  (… Si potrebbe anche dire  così: …. Never ending story ??… To be continued ..11.24..29..39..45..50..0513)!

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Dal 1° Gen 2009, Vertex Standard ha introdotto anche il programma    PEP-2000 per il Tranceiver FT-2000/2000D, qui si tratta di miglioramenti tramite il solo  sviluppo del software per il Main Cpu e per il DSP.   Come per il PEP-9000 anche qui gli sviluppatori V/S rilasciano continue versioni per ottenere una stabilizzazione funzionale  del transceiver – Sul sito web  Yaesu US  il Firmware è arrivato a: ..Main Cpu Ver. 0146 EDSP idem Ver. 11.50 del 02/04/2009 (02 April,2009).
( anche qui una Storia infinita??  …. To be continued….11.29..39..45..50..0144..0146)

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Si conferma che  questa procedura di aggiornamento con un’altra Ver. CPU 0513 del 02.04.2009  (02 April, 2009) può essere utilizzata alle seguenti condizioni:
• Deve esserci il logo PEP9000 attaccato al di sotto dell’etichetta del Numero di Serie. (Apparati già ristrutturati con le nuove schede o di nuova produzione con Ver.PEP!!)

ENG: After 20 Nov, 2008, Yaesu USA released its PEP-9000 enhance ment program for all FTdx-9000 radios.

This includes new firmware and replacement /modification of many many Boards: CNTL-UNIT, TX-UNIT, DSP-UNIT, SCP-UNIT, RX-1-UNIT, RX-2-UNIT (D/MP version), Power Meters, with new ones that have the log scale on them to permit easier reading between 0 to 100 watts.  Vertex Standard will provide all parts and labor for the Enhancements at our expense. The radio updated with PEP9000 already provided many improvements.
The Yaesu writhe an QST: “The Best of the Best Just Got Better” – (..…Never ending story….. To be continued ….. V11.24..11.29..11.39..11.45.. 11.50..0513)!
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From the 1st Jan, 2009 is started the PEP-2000 Version  from the FT-2000 /2000D, the whole radio can be redefined only by software!…. Firmware now available on Yesu US website is Main Cpu Ver. 0146 and  EDSP idem Ver. 11.50, up: 04/02/09 (02 April, 2009)- (….To be continued….. V11.29.. 39.. 45.. 50..0144..0146!!)

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Link to:  FTdx-9000  Update V11.50 – V05.13 Information (04/2/09) PDF

Note 2) - This procedure is only needed under the below conditions:
• Must have the PEP9000 logo sticker on the radio below the serial number label. – While holding the [GEN]+[50]+[ENT] turn the radio ON, the Version is displayed in the 7 digits VFO A for 5 seconds.

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IC-7200 Rugged manpack styling. Two type IF Filters. MAIN UNIT Design and architecture. Link to Test review Radcom Uk

IC-7200: Triple conversion superheterodyne system:
Intermediate frequencies 1st: 64.455 MHz, 2nd: 455 kHz, 3rd: 15.625 kHz.
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IF Filters type: a) DSF753SBF-D64006GQ 64.455 MHz 1st IF 4 Pole Roofing Filter 6kHz-BW 3dB – b) CFWS455HT 2nd IF Ceramic Filter 6 Elements Ladder Type, 6kHz-BW 6dB/ 18kHz-BW 50dB. —-  The MAIN UNIT is the core of IC-7200.
Test review Radcom UK  IC-7200 by G3SJX -—> Check the Link below

[Note - radiocronache.com®]
The roofing filter and the Ceramic Filter is not a ultimate selectivity on the this tranceiver. The designer uses the DSP process to define the selectivity of the receiver for each supported emission type. The purpose of the 6kHz roofing  filter reduces the statistical likelihood that strong undesired signals well outside BPFs, to suppress images produced in the first mixer. The Ceramic Filter on the 2nd IF 455kHz to suppress images produced in the 2nd IF mixer will enter the IF chain and over-range the ADC Codec. As long as  the ADC is operating in its linear range, the DSP IF filter will do its job.
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Design and architecture:

The RX signals are passed through one of 9 BPFs on the RF UNIT.  The BPF for 50 MHz band contains a separate Pre-amp to make up the loss for high sensitivity on this band. While the Main Pre-amp function is activated, the RX signals from the BPF are applied to the noiseless feedback AMP 2SC5551F. This Pre-amp provides low-noise, high RF gain and good IP characteristic. The amplified or not RX signals are entered to the MAIN UNIT, then applied on the 1st mixer 2SK1740 x4 junction FETs. A quad-structured 1st mixer circuit, provides high enough intercept point. RX signals are mixed with the 1st LO signals from the 1st LO AMP 2SC3357 to be converted into the 64.455 MHz 1st IF signal. The 1st IF signal is filtered by the 6kHz Roofing Filter (FI541 – FL421) to remove the RX frequency signal and 1st LO signals, and amplified by the 1st IF AMP 3SK264. The amplified 1st IF signal is applied to the 2nd duble balanced mixer HSB88WS to converted into the 455 kHz 2nd IF signal.
The 2nd IF signal is filtered by Ceramic Filter CFWS455HT (FI601) and amplified by 3SK264 x2 IF AMP and 2SC4081 BUFF, then applied to the 3rd mixer TS5A2053. – The converted 15.625 kHz 3rd IF signal are entered to the ADSP-BF532SBSTZ400 on the DSP section, passed through the (ADC/DAC) Codec AK4620B. – Digital IF DSP for: Twin PBT, Noise Reduction, Manual Notch, Automatic Notch, NB etc. –[radiocronache.com®]
Link to: Test review Radcom UK Jan. 09 by G3SJX (to-SRSAB.SE) PDF 1.5MB
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DE: IC-7200 moderne technik ZF-DSP. AGC-Schleife. Digitales ZF-Filter. Twin PBT. Digitale Rauschminderung. Der IC-7200 ist ein preisgunstiger, robuster Kurzwellwntransceiver inklusive 6 m im “military look” fur Einsteiger und insbesondere fur den Einsatz unterwegs.