Yaesu to release 200W and 100W HF SDR Transceivers

Today we learned that Yaesu will release two models in the FT-DX101 series.

The FT-DX101MP is a 200W HF/50MHz SDR Transceiver and the FT-DX101D is a 100W HF/50MHz SDR Transceiver that will be coming to the market. Official pricing and release date have not been announced at this time. For more information and to reserve yours, visit the links below!


>>Yaesu FT-DX101MP Information & Reserve<<



>>Yaesu FT-DX101D Information & Reserve<<

 

So look for price cuts on the 3000 and 5000 series?

 

Look out ICOM, Elecraft & Flex, here comes Yaesu's offering of SDR Rigs. Let the battle begin.

 

The FTDX101D was originally announced at the 2018 Hamvention in Xenia, Ohio with a "projected retail" of about $3K. Look like that may have climbed a bit. Looks like a 100W twin receiver with 3 antenna ports.

Looks like the MP version is basically the same radio with the larger PA. Any suggested retail?

73
Jim, WQ2H

 

Meanwhile, over at Kenwood, "The only way to achieve these numbers is by using a down-conversion scheme."

 

...Most Impressive.

 

An SDR that looks like a radio? With knobs and buttons and all that?

 

Wow

 

Is that a birdie I see on the scope? <Ducking>

 

This is why ICOM is playing the 7700 replacement close to their proverbial chest. It will be interesting to see what a IC-7710 will offer.