I just found out today , yaesu is trying to get out of fixing your radio if you have problems with you Display this is the email i got ,NOTE: Effective December 1, 2022, New non-warranty labor rates will apply. Amateur radio division - $90 per hour plus parts and shipping. Marine radio division- $75 flat rate plus shipping. I dont think that right, so even if you use a monitor with dvi and you have problems are they going to charge us if its under warranty ,number 1 that's yaesus problem , they should stand behind their product, I use a monitor with DVI , But it says nothing about not being able to hook up to hdmi in the manual , Love your video , be Careful yaesu owners ,I just purchased another ftdx 10 trhen find this out bummer,

Figures after researching radios for a few months I settled on this radio. I pulled the trigger today 1/23/22. I didn't come across anything wrong with this radio except a few complaining how fast menus close before any input is made. Then I come across your video. It really doesn't seem to pay off researching anymore. I mean I spent hours some days comparing radios. Now I feel like I just wasted my time, again. Thanks for putting this out there. I can't believe no one else has said anything about this seems how Yeasu themselves no about it.

Thank you so much for this FTDX-10 warning Jay! HRO Winter Springs Fl. warned me about this when I bought the FTDX-10 the other day. Thank you HRO! Shame on Yaesu! Yaesu, if you ever read the blog comments here, the world is watching. Put a warning label in the manual until you get this bug fixed please! DVI to DVI only...That simple!

Wow, I almost bought a 991, then Yaesu released a 991a to resolve the 991 issues. Skipped that. Almost bought one of these. Thank you for preventing me from making a mistake! Hanging on to my 7300 for now. 73, Steve

A large amount of DVI to HDMI converts do NOT protect voltage coming back from the HDMI down to DVI. We have discussed this and it is not anything hidden.

1) DVI-to-HDMI converters are just pin-to-pin wiring. There's no converter chip involved. They're need not be active, although perhaps some are. 2) Assuming all this is true, then why doesn't Yaesu simply start selling 'approved' cables and/or adapters? It's amazing that such a simple issue with such a common interface has so many people flummoxed. By now there should be a precise explanation of exactly what's going on.

If you can't go native DVI, there's always a unidirectional DVI to HDMI adapter available on Amazon. It doesn't allow anything in reverse, so the rig is safe.

The annoying point is that the Chip in the back of the Yeasu is a HDMI Chip, but if Yaesu put a HDMI Port on the back it would have cost Yaesu a few dollars in royalties, the small SMD fuse that burns out costs so little that you can buy aboy 20 for $1 but Yaesu will earn more repairing then in the long run, it is also better to run a DVD-D Single Link Cable.

Damn, I had my ftdx10 since Oct last year, been using dvi to hdmi, no issues yet but I went ahead and ordered a dvi to dvi (my monitor has dvi port). 👍

Not a big deal to me personally been using a older flat screen hardly every look at it lcd on ftdx10 is great don’t regret purchase at all. I also have vision problems both eyes macular hole in right eye that I haven’t had surgery yet and may not.appreciate the heads up thou.

Has anyone thought about a unidirectional cable (DVI to HDMI). Unidirectional transmits one way only vs bidirectional which is both ways.

I don’t think Yaesu anticipated an issue with DVI-D to HDMI converters. Apparently they aren’t all made the same. It’s like with the LED bulb issue for our home. Certain ones, from China, generate RFI and others don’t. The common belief is that certain converters are powered in such a way that it causes a voltage incompatibility with the FTdx10 monitor port. The problem is that when the components driving the port finally fail, the transceiver has to be sent to Yaesu for repair. I read an account by one FTdx10 owner that his converter cable seemed to work, but 6 months later his monitor went blank. He sent his FTdx10 to Yaesu and they replaced the main board. Yaesu told him to use DVI-D to DVI-D or his warranty will be voided. I certainly wouldn’t want to sacrifice my 3-year warranty over an external monitor, especially when native DVI-D monitors can still be purchased. Some users have reported no problems with their cables after a year, but I wouldn’t chance it. I happened to have a native DVI-D monitor available and I’ve been using it for 11 months with no issues. Why did Yaesu use DVI-D versus HDMI? DVI-D was probably less expensive to implement and for 800x600 resolution, even DVI-D is overkill. 73, de N4HNH

The shielding on cheap HDMI cable is not very good and I’ve found that DVI cables are better. A possible solution is to do the same thing we do for stray RFI in the USB cables, wind them through a ferrite for a few turns close to the FTDX10. I do that on all digital cables in my shack and seldom have any problems. I’m going to buy the FTDX10 because it looks to be the best on the market in that price range.

Good video and information , thanks for posting .This also applies to the FTdx101 also as it's the same board .

Yaesu is gonna lose their Cust base with these kind of antics. 😡

Wow I had no idea about this problem thanks for putting this video out there. Because now you have me thinking if it is just a matter of time before it goes goofy on my radio setup. I Have a HDMI to DVI on back of my radio to my TV monitor I'll keep that in mind if I have problems down the road thanks 73s.

Replying to the Official Yaesu comment. If using the wrong cables blows a fuse.. Then surely the trip back to yaesu would only to be for a fuse replacement... Kindly explian to me why when I was using the correct cable my radio display went not once but twice... There I was without my radio the 1st time for almost 3 months, and I had only owned my radio for 3 weeks (Jan 2021). I got my radio back eventually and all was well until 4 weeks later when it done the exact same thing. After speaking with yaesu UK repair guy he explained he had to fit a brand new ENTIRE Board both times. Said it wasn't a matter of just replacing 1 output/part. 3 weeks ago my mates did the exact same thing using a dvi d to dvi d lead. Surely there had to be some explanation to the customers who have purchased these radios. I actually feel sorry for the guys that buy these radios second hand and have no warranty.. The amount of money they are going to loss on repairs will be colossal!!!

Would love to buy a FT DX 10 but have such a hard time trusting Yaesu.

I can't find any reports on the Internet regarding DVI output failures in either the FTDX101 series or the FTDX10. I have both radios and they use a DVI-to-HDMI cable with no converter built in and no problems encountered. No converter is necessary as the signals in both standards are the same and fully electrically compatible (CEA-861 standard). While I won't rule out that the DVI output may be failing on a few radios, I think it's highly unlikely that this is problem the larger body of owners needs to worry about.

This is good to know, I have been looking at the FTDX10. Native DVI seems to be the way to go (I'm not sure why they went DVI to begin with, those outputs haven't really been used much in the past 10 years). In my few years in the AV industry, passive converters have kind of always been a problem. I'm wondering if an active converter would work better? They are typically an order of magnitude more expensive, but definitely work better and last longer.

This might be a 1 year late but the hdmi carries current that vga/dvi-d do not carry and the hdmi current exceeds what the dvi chip can handle and it fries a tiny fuse on the motherboard. so do not use hdmi with the fxdx10. with that said do not use a cheap converter cable that uses maybe vga. why because it could pass static from the shack to the radio. ferrites are your friend

Thanks for this video which might compel Yaesu to issue a service bulletin on the subject. You and I had some back and forth on Facebook about this issue a week ago. I'm using an old Dell 4x3 VGA display with an active DVI to VGA converter on the back of my dx10. So far, so good, no problems for me. As for Yaesu, there is a such mixed bag of success and failure that I still think it's either a batch of bad chips or some implementation problem. Until the Yaesu engineers in Japan weigh-in with a TSB, we'll never really know. I've not heard of the same problem affecting Yaesu's flagship FTdx101 transceiver.

To clear up the DVI cable issue once and for all here is the data and details of options for cables to be used. >>>>>> Bottom line if the converter power consumption is too high(see formula below) it will blow the radio’s internal monitor fuse and the means a trip back to Yaesu. The issue with connecting a non DVI-D to DVI-D monitor to your radio is your radio has a 150mA internal protection fuse that protect the main-board when a high voltage DVI-D to HDMI/VGA adapter is used. If this fuse is open it will require your radio to be returned to Yaesu for service. So.... Is the converter voltage correct? Formula. MAX converter Power Consumption/5 not greater then 150mA- example 700mW .700/5=140mA To help you select the correct converter and cable, please check these links to a converter and cable Yaesu knows to be compatible with your radio. CABLEDECONN Multi-Function DisplayPort Dp to HDMI/DVI/VGA Male to Female 3-in-1 You will need a DVI-D MALE to DVI-D MALE CABLE Adapter Converter Cable >>>>>> DVI-D to VGA CABLE Formula: MAX converter Power Consumption/5 not grater then 150mA- example 700mW .700/5=140mA NOTE: REQUIRES MALE-MALE DVI-D CABLE DVI to VGA Cable, PeoTRIOL Active DVI 24+1 to VGA Adapter Cable, DVI-D Male VGA Male Converter with Chip, Compatible with DVI Desktop PC DVD to 15 Pin D-SUB VGA Monitor HDTV Projector - 6 Feet NOTE: These are NOT Yaesu products nor does Yaesu sell or endorse these products. Yaesu cannot guarantee workmanship or proper operation or that it will NOT cause damage. We suggest using a DVI only cable connected to a true DVI port on the monitor type device.

If you look on page 14 of the user manual it tells you to use a DVI-D CONNECTOR

I have pulled the plug on the HDMI to DVI-D converter, and am currently not using a monitor with the ftdx10. Besides the video above, and the information it contains, a credible source tells me to not risk it and to just buy a DVI-D capable monitor. Supposedly, there is a specific converter on Amazon that seems to work, but once again, I'm told not to risk it, and I won't. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, as it may have just been a matter of time before my service call.

I really can not see this. Dvid is video with out audio signal, HDMI is video with audio signal and probably some controlling signal. How would the DVI board be damaged? It does not add up to me. Please explain what caused the damage.

I've been using a DVI-D to HDMI adapter for over a year with no issues. I've read reports on other forums of people using DVI-D to DVI-D monitors and STILL having port failure and returning to Yaesu for repair. So even what Yaesu says to do is not guaranteed safe.

It would have cost less. However it was designed years ago when DVI was the high tech output.

Thanks. The main reason I was considering one of these instead of the 991a was the external monitor. Now I'm not so sure. Can't someone do smt fuse replacement instead of Yaesu swapping entire boards?

Please provide a link to where Yaesu suggest not using hdmi to dvi.

Been using a DVI converter to HDMI for over a year. No issues.

Thanks for that very valuable information 👍

Hello Ok so I’m confused. I’m looking to buy an Ftdx10 and have monitors from Samsung. With dvi d port. Display port. And hdmi port. So going from radio which is dvi to dvi on my monitor is ok?

I had the same problem but with the FTDX101MP! If you think it’s bad to happen on a 1700 radio you should feel it on a darn near 5000 one! Yaesu treated me very well, as I’d only had the darn thing for about 3 months!

Yaesu have clearly done something wrong. DVI HDMI is 100% compatible it is actually in the HDMI specification. Just think of all those Older PC's that came with DVI, then HDMI came along

Probably needs an update. HRO told me its tvs used as monitors that are the issue. Bought a dvi monitor anyway just to be sure!

Almost a year ago Yaesu U.K. released a video on youtube showing exactly how to connect a monitor to the FTdx10!!!

Thanks for the tip, just cant find any unidirectional DVI to HDMI cables... 😢

Yaesu will NEVER admit there is a PROBLEM with the video-output ! REMEMBER the infamous ZEBRA-DISPLAY problem on the Yaesu FT-857 non D and D ??? They had a BIG PROBLEM with a chip on the ribbon cable leading to DISPLAY. Til the end of production 2 years ago, only the last 2 or 3 produced batch had a NEW CHIP on the display ribbon.I was the lucky one to buy one of the latest but i buy-ed even a full display unit for just in case, with knobs and encoder. First recomandation, NEVER connect or disconnect the cable between TRX and MONITOR before POWER OFF both. Second, buy shielded cable, even the connectors should be properly shielded (aluminium case). Third, cable must have ferrite beads on both ends. Give the RFI no chance to return in video-output connector.

you can get new monitors with dvi . . you should change your title to "external monitor issue"

Jay, I really appreciate your video, thanks a ton. one thing: it could habe been said in 30 seconds, why 11mins.? with all respect for your valuable time in making this video, i‘d love to have seen this in under a minute. I hope I caused no hard feelings. all the best and thanks

Straight from Tim Factor....In his text to me he says that there is a fuse (!) that ?protects? the board from over current. its limit is 150mA..... and DVID to HDMI adapters may send an overcurrent thru and fry the fuse...requiring the repair. Its stupid, bean counter ish as we spend 5 grand for a rig and they could amortize the 19 cent fee to HDMI per unit very easily. but they don't.. so he sent a fix that requires TWO adapters to connect the HDMI monitor to the 101....but, when i received the two units, they both had female connectors, requiring me to get yet a third adapter maie to male.... I've yet to confirm this all works as I'm looking for a DVID monitor now...

Can it directionally receive with a second antenna? Can it run the CW Skimmer APP which simultaneously decodes all CW on the band.

Agree 100%. I do. no have a FTDX10 I have the 101MP. So the noise on this issue is the same so trying to find the facts from Yaesu is like pulling teeth. To your point , I received the video hub from Amazon yesterday that Tim recommend. To your point, and you validated it, it does not work for this setup. It is backwards, period. And in my case, I may jsut be a dimwit, but finding a smear monitor like 16" or so about impossible with a DVI-D port.

Does it also come with a parallel port, a floppy drive and RCA jacks?

There is no return voltage on a VGA cable so I believe that is a safer bet. I did not spend $$$ so I can have a used 10 year old junk monitor in my NEW shack.

Thanx for the info ! NR7K

I find it very interesting comments are being screened and deleted. Comments on this video.

Its a fuse that goes, I watched a guy repair one and its as small as the tiny capacitors

Sir, i have an old Monitor its Dvi d at the rear. So is Dvi d to Dvi d the safe option

would a DVI to VGA cable be safe to use? I have a nice VGA monitor.

What about a DVI to VGA cable for my Dell monitor?

I've ordered a dvi to displayport cable

Very small issue compared to all the great things about the DX10.

A BUDDY OF MINE HAD THAT SEEM THING HAPPEN.

I've been using an old Dell that had VGA, so I got a VGA to DVI and so far no issues, not as good a display but it gets the job done. Have you heard of any issues using a VGA monitor?

New computers monitor ViewSonic VA2055SM 20 Inch LED Monitor with DVI-D Input are only around $90. To use HDMI you have to pay a royalty's to HDMI for every radio made it's a owned name.

Almost 30 days since this was posted and how many...how many people went out and did exactly what you told them not to do......they put so much faith in 1 person when that person was completely wrong.........i have dell 21 and 22 inch monitor wit the dvi con on the back of them.....yaesu will not append any hardware in the radios.........if the radio was clearly not meant to be conned to a dvi monitor only they would have made that comment in the manual....now the news is if you buy one of these used how will you know if the board is not working until you get it and plug your dvi monitor in it and it does not work...things to think about.....we need more truth seekers!!!!....your vids are the truth......a squeaky wheel always get the grease!!!!.....i have a 991a and a 991 both are for sale and i want a dx10 solely for the dvi output instead of me using sdr uno

My external monitor feature quit recently and I had been using a DVI cable? Dangit! KN4UXO

Thanks for info anoimg cw while making veido

That sucks

Hmmmm do not know what you got going on but I have not had any shit you talk about with this radio. Got my cable at Best-Buy Same day I got the FTDX10 a week after this radio came out. maybe I got a good one but what you have going on I do not know 73.

Great video! d W2CSI

There is no issue! Read the manual, external monitor must be DVI! 11:20 of nonsense...

top of the line technology in sdr and they put crap old tech dvi instead of hdmi and 4k output. stupidest design ever.

Shame on Yaesu

Warning Warning Warning

Typical Yaesu

Don´t blame the radio but yourself. A DVI port is for a DVI monitor, not for VGA, not for BAS, not to plug in a TV.

I don't trust Yaesu. My FT-897 went bad years ago.