Yaesu FTdx10: Band-Stacking (Video #3 in this series)

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3 жыл бұрын

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My good friend Joel, KC4WZB, loaned me his brand new Yaesu FTdx10. When I say loaned, I mean he picked it up at Ham Radio Outlet and brought it straight to me, so I could unbox it and shoot a series of videos, exploring the capabilities of this latest offering from Yaesu.
This is the third in a series of videos I will be producing to show the capabilities of the Yaesu FTdx10. In this video we explore the band-stacking feature in the FTdx10.
Note: The band-stack cycling was changed after firmware V01-04, which is the version I have. For subsequent versions you will need to tap Band and then press the Function knob, in quick succession.
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@paulhastings3109 2 жыл бұрын

The more I watch the more I want it.

@dougrea Жыл бұрын

Another learning experience

@n4hnhradio Жыл бұрын

Band-stacking is great. If your FTdx10 has firmware newer than V01-04, you will tap the Band button and then, within a couple of seconds, press the Function knob. That will cycle through each of the three band stack registers for the band you are tuned to.

@yakovrokhlin316 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for educating hams like me. I enjoy your videos.

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for letting me know you find my videos helpful. 73, de N4HNH

@housesOTR 2 жыл бұрын

Just got the FTDX10 and working through your videos. THANK YOU

@n4hnhradio 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Congratulations! It’s a great receiver. But a fun radio all around. There are around 70 videos in the FTdx10 playlist and more that are in the queue. 73, de N4HNH

@attackandsnack 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, really helped me get a hang of my new radio :)

@n4hnhradio 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Glad to help. The band-stacking works a little differently with firmware versions 01-06 through 01-08. The FTdx10 in the video is running firmware version 01-04. 73, de N4HNH

@rajeevutub Жыл бұрын

Informative and useful information. Thank you Doug!

@n4hnhradio Жыл бұрын

Hi Rajeev! With your newer FTdx10, the bandstacking works differently. You will need to tap Band and press Function. 73, Doug

@rmorrow Жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio Just a little addition to the info you've provided. I was just poking about on my FTDX10 and found that each VFO has its own band stack register, so technically you have 6 registers between the two VFOs. Personally I use memories for moving between bands and modes, but hey, any feature the manufacturer added will be useful to someone. :-) 73's, Rick VE3JGX

@wkboggs5 9 ай бұрын

Bro! SUPER enjoying your content on my new radio!!

@n4hnhradio 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! The Patreon support members made it possible.

@rodgermckeon 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT video! Okay, just discovered your channel because of your video with Red Summit RF. WOW! Just what I've been looking for. The Down and Dirty How To's and Why's in short, simple to understand videos. I sense a binge watching session in my future! Thanks! 73 Rodger KJ7LLX

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Rodger! I’m glad Red helped you find my channel and I hope you continue to find information on my channel that will help you enjoy the hobby a little more. We have great radios available today, but the manuals are often lacking. 73, de N4HNH

@mewrongway Жыл бұрын

Awesome Doug! Thank You

@n4hnhradio Жыл бұрын

Band stacking has changed since that video was made. With newer firmware you tap Band and the Function knob, in succession. 73, Doug

@mewrongway Жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio Thanks Doug!

@user-pn5pz1jb2z 10 ай бұрын

A couple of days ago, we set up different noise filters for each band I asked you if you could save it, Thank you for your very kind explanation. The answer could be found in the function of band stacking. In fact, Icom IC-736, the old league I'm currently using, has the same functionality. If you press the shortcut button for each band, there are two types of I know it stores different frequencies This function is called [band-stacking] I got to know the term for the first time. Once again, thank you, The FTDX-10 is not the best walkie-talkie in existence, It's the latest model in my financial situation It has all the functions that I want There is no doubt that. It's a great video.

@n4hnhradio 10 ай бұрын

The Yaesu FTdx10 has the 2nd best receiver in the world, second only to the FTdx101D or FTdx101MP. Band-stacking has been included with Yaesu transceivers since the late 1990s. But the newer models have triple band-stacking. My late 1990s Yaesu has double band-stacking.

@votisb 2 жыл бұрын

I’d been trying to remember how to do this. Working phone, FT8 and now CW this will really speed up swapping around them as the mood takes me. Nice feature. Starting to really really like this radio :) 73 de M0SDB

@n4hnhradio 2 жыл бұрын

The band-stacking with my FTdx10 works differently than with those using newer firmware. Mine has version 01-04. With newer firmware you press the Band button and immediately press the Function Knob, to cycle through the band-stack. 73, Doug

@yorkshiresfinestpair 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Ive just got the radio & didn't know it could do this... I hate to read manuals. Thank You..

@n4hnhradio 8 ай бұрын

There are 137 videos in this series.

@yorkshiresfinestpair 8 ай бұрын

@@n4hnhradio yes and I will be watching them all over and over until I know how to use the radio. It's my first proper ham radio.. 👍

@n4hnhradio 8 ай бұрын

It’s an incredible transceiver. Not as intuitive as some but much more effective, once you master it.

@dalboltv9747 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the quality video's. Does the antenna tuning get saved if used? 73

@n4hnhradio Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Yes, once you “train your tuner” it will be able to recall the match parameters when you return to that frequency. I let the tuner record a match every 25kHz on each band - every 10kHz for 160m. I call that “train your tuner.” There is a separate video about it. 73, de N4HNH

@samscement 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there Doug, finding all your videos very informative and intuitive, thank you for your time and knowledge, it’s much appreciated for sure ! Would you please, if you have time, do a video on the 5000 MP, explaining the functions of the 5 buttons on the right hand side of the main VFO A, labelled A-B to A-M, thanks. Also, can you lock both VFO A and VFO B, frequencies together, so whilst turning VFO A, VFO B, shows the same frequency simultaneously ? Thanks Doug, cheers and 73’s, Sam, Australia, 🇦🇺 What is your Patreon address please ?

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea, Sam! I will plan a video to cover those functions. The Patreon address is: www.patreon.com/N4HNH 73, de N4HNH

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

Sam, I’m on a time limit with the FTdx10, so let me give you some insight into the buttons to the right of the VFO, in the mean time, before I can shoot a video. The A>B copies the frequency, mode, filters, etc. from the VFO A to VFO B. The AB button moves the frequency, mode, filters, etc. from VFO A to VFO B and vice versa. It essentially flips the two VFO settings. The V/M button switches between VFO mode and memory mode. I shot a video about how to cycle through the memory channels. Switch to Memory mode and long press the Band/MCH button, above the Clarifier/VFO B knob, until the LED lights yellow. You can now rotate the Clarifier/VFO B knob to cycle through the memories,. Tapping the V/M button can also return to a memory channel if you happened to have tuned the VFO knob after selecting a memory channel. Note that the 60m band channels are preprogrammed into memory positions 5-01 through 5-10, for the U.S. market. The M>A button copies the currently selected memory channel data into VFO A. The A>M does the reverse of the M>A button, it writes the frequency, mode, filters, etc. that are in VFO to whichever memory slot is currently selected. I will try to shoot a video showing each of these buttons in action, as soon as I finish with the loaner FTdx10. 73, Doug

@Pasquale_IK1SOW 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Douglas, tks for nice and vy useful videos on FTDX 10. Where i can find the 1.04 firmware version? My firmware version is 1.10 and band stacking don't work like in the video. 73 Lino ik1sow

@n4hnhradio 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pasquale! If your FTdx10 came with V01-10 installed, you shouldn’t use an older version. There can be minor differences in the hardware of a newer transceiver that makes the older firmware incompatible. Yaesu doesn’t even make the older firmware available for that reason. So the best we can do is write to Yaesu via their Contact Us page and request the original band-stacking procedure, from V01-04, that allows us to cycle through the band-stack registers by simply double-tapping the Band button. 73, Doug

@Buddhamike2.0 Жыл бұрын

I have an antenna that's resonated at 40m with 1.07 swr but I do not get signal peaks like that. Mine are always short for some reason.

@n4hnhradio Жыл бұрын

Check your scope sensitivity level. I cover that later in this series.

@mark12.31 10 ай бұрын

Hey @n4hnhradio I know this is an older video, but... Do you know if there is a way to put 'band stops' on the FTdx10? In other words, as a General can I set a marker or beep or something at the bottom and top of, for example, the phone portion of each band?

@n4hnhradio 10 ай бұрын

You can set a lower limit and a span. You must select from the span options that are available. For 80m SSB, it works out perfectly. You can set the lower limit to 3.8MHz and the span to 200kHz. But for 40m you set the lower limit to 7.175MHz, for General class, but you need a 125kHz span. There is no 125kHz span option. You just have to know your operating privileges. You cannot create multiple ranges, as in one for your CW limits and another for your SSB limits, with a gap between them. The IC-7300 allows you to set 4 band edge limits per band. It is a good rig for someone who is still learning. Yaesu places more emphasis on performance while ICOM places more emphasis on ease of use.

@JohnVK5JAK 3 жыл бұрын

I have a general question. I'm about to buy either an Icom IC-7300 or this Yaesu FTDX10 (they are just landing in Australia) Having used both, what's your opinion on the newer radio??

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

The FTdx10 is in an entirely different league than the IC-7300. IC-7300 is a good entry level radio. The FTdx10 is contest class. The receiver is magnificent. 73, de N4HNH

@JohnVK5JAK 3 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio thanx muchly. Are the controls knobs & buttons all on one side awkward? It looks like you’re being careful not to ‘bump’ things when making adjustments.

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

@John Tudor yes, the buttons are around the VFO. That’s why I locked the VFO. You don’t really need to use these buttons very often. You don’t even need to use the Band button once you program a favorite CW, SSB, AM, FM frequency for each band into memory. I hardly ever touch the Band button on my FT-891, because I use memories. Once I dial up a memory, which has mode, filters, etc. set, I just move the VFO off that frequency if I want to use another frequency. You can always use the touchscreen to make changes if you don’t want to use the buttons. 73, de N4HNH

@SteveWaterhouse 7 ай бұрын

On my ftdx101d, the wsjt-x cat control changes my band stacking frequencies. Can that be prevented?

@n4hnhradio 7 ай бұрын

I cover the FTdx101 in a separate series. I go into great detail regarding FT8 operation.

@SteveWaterhouse 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. I heard that one but missed that piece. I'll search for it.@@n4hnhradio

@dennislittle189 Жыл бұрын

Followed your video step by step and I am unable to get the band stacking working by double tapping the band button. Tried several times and watched this video over and over again but still no luck.

@n4hnhradio Жыл бұрын

Tap Band and Press the Function knob. Yaesu changed it after firmware V01-04.

@johndrees830 2 жыл бұрын

Can you delete a band stack register ?

@n4hnhradio 2 жыл бұрын

The band stack registers update automatically to the last state you left them in. If you have one set at 7.150 LSB, and you change it to 7.155, have a QSO, and go to another band, when you tap the 7m button again, you will return to 7.155 MHz LSB. The bandstack registers start out with a frequency and mode set from Yaesu. For example, 7.000 LSB for the 40m band. You could set all three registers for the 7 MHz button back to 7.000 MHz LSB, but there is no delete button. There is also no save button. The bandstack registers function and update automatically, in the background. 73, de N4HNH

@harrililja1 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think about the new firmware? Band Stacking worked before by pressing the band button. The band changed from a big ring. It was good! There was no need to poke the screen all the time After the updated FW, I think these got worse. I had to go back to the old firmware except for the display. Can you make a video of how these supposedly work in the new version and share your opinion. I like your videos! 73 Harri OH1HL

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

I tend not to install updates until they have been out for a while. But I’ve heard of the issue you are speaking about. It’s a trade-off when they pack so much into a radio this size. Not enough room for individual band buttons, like the 101, 5000, etc. But I programmed a CW, 2 SSB, and an AM per band into memory. Plus I programmed in the 10 meter FM frequencies and most common 6 meter frequencies/modes. That’s the way I operate my FT-891. I can recall a memory and tune away, with all filters, etc. preset. 73, de N4HNH

@harrililja1 3 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio You are a wise man! I also knew that I should keep the old one because you can never be sure.

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

I waited nearly two months before I updated my FT-891. The update is only a slight improvement.

@harrililja1 3 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio I didn’t upgrade my old kenwood ts-480 for 15 years because the features listed weren’t helpful to me. His death was natural, honorable, and peaceful and was not due to a lack of update. The description of the FTDX10 update was so clumsy that I didn’t understand everything about it (maybe just me). I didn’t even see the need for an update for a working band button and the description was bad. The waterfall is a little more pleasing to the eye as it is never empty. The upgrade may be useful if you are into FT8 (you don't even have to use the band button). Otherwise, you should probably wait for the next update and hope that the description of the update would be better. I look forward to your new videos. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the videos!

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t do FT8. I’m somewhat old-fashioned I guess. I’m curious what you mean about the waterfall. I like to work the noise floor down to where there are blanks except where there are signals.

@richylad 3 жыл бұрын

The Ft991 does this so much better, you press the Band button, Then you press the band on the touch screen as many times as you to cycle through the band stacks, (no time limits to get to the screen) so the band selection stays on the screen until you have finished with them.

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

Did you talk to Tim at Yaesu about your FTdx10?

@richylad 3 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio I spoke to the retailer I purchased it from as i have only had it 3 days, found the fault the same day I had it, an engineer from the retailer is calling me Monday to see if it is something they can remedy.

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

You are set to LSB or USB mode, I assume.

@richylad 3 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio Yes, just double checked, tried in USB LSB, i dont know how the APF filter should operate, but when i select CW the APF knob does noting either.

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

APF is for CW mode only. You should be able to rotate the APF/Contour control and the LED will light up within the button. Or you can simply press the button. I have other videos that cover the function of APF and Contour. 73, de N4HNH

@paulhastings3109 3 жыл бұрын

This work with FTDX-1200

@n4hnhradio 3 жыл бұрын

It should work with any Yaesu from the last 10-12 years. Band-stacking is a great convenience. I use it more than I use the memory channels, except for 60 meters. 60 meters comes preprogrammed into the upper memory channels. 73, de N4HNH

@TingILi 2 жыл бұрын

It should be changed back to double-tap.

@n4hnhradio 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! I put that request in last year, as soon as 01-06 was released and it was reported that we would need to press the Band button and then press the Function knob to cycle through each band-stack. I guess not enough of us have requested to go back to simply double-tapping the Band button. Yaesu changes things we don’t ask for and doesn’t do what we ask for. They are very frustrating. But, their transceivers are still so good that I tolerate it. I shouldn’t have to tolerate it. So you might have noticed in my videos that I haven’t updated my firmware. I still haven’t. And I haven’t had even one issue with my FTdx10. The things that could be done to improve the FTdx10 are simple firmware improvements. Allow us to right-click the mouse to open the Function menu. Click on a digit in the frequency display and scroll the mouse wheel to change frequency. Right-click over the frequency shown in the display to pop up the band select screen. We can already click the Mode indication in the display to get the popup menu to select a different mode. We should be able to do that with Band. Allow a custom Span option, so we can set the span of the scope to display only the portion of spectrum that our license allows. We need to inundate Yaesu with these improvement requests, via their "Contact Us" web page. I was told by a Yaesu employee that the Contact Us page is the best method for communicating requests to Yaesu in Japan. 73, de N4HNH

@TingILi 2 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio I am in, to push Yaesu. 💪

@nelsnelsen6741 4 ай бұрын

Beats me why your looking at the CW portion of the bad with your SPAN set to 200 kc ? Try 20 KC and really get a look at who is there. That water fall is your window into what is out there but your looking thru 200 kc and it is too far away.

@n4hnhradio 4 ай бұрын

I don’t watch the waterfall. I’ve been doing radio for 51 years. I didn’t have a waterfall display for 48 of those years. I don’t need a waterfall to find signals. I use a QRP radio that doesn’t even have an S-meter. How do you think I find signals? Radio is for the ears.

@anthonycosta1776 2 жыл бұрын

You didn't really show the band stacking procedure. I did everything the manual said by no luck.

@n4hnhradio 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I showed the band-stacking steps, as they were last Spring, when I shot this video. I was running firmware version 01-04. I am still running 01-04. I won’t update mine because they changed the band-stack procedure in all subsequent versions. I’m not interested in FT8 and the 3 second timeout for the Band and Mode popups doesn’t bother me. So, I chose not to update my firmware. Your firmware might require that you press band and then press the Function knob. Each time you press the pair the VFO will cycle to the next band stack register. There are 3 registers and then it starts over. I prefer being able to double-tap the Band button to cycle through the band-stack registers, the way it worked in firmware version 01-04. I don’t know why Yaesu thought they should change it.

@stevene1194 2 жыл бұрын

@@n4hnhradio Thanks for explaining this.. I did the update and somehow missed this information. I'd be embarrassed to say how much time I spent trying to get band stacking to work with the pre upgrade procedure.

@raylanza3926 3 жыл бұрын

Please turn off 3dss, really not a great feature. The waterfall is much more convent, really shows off the ability to find stations. Show how to use the outer ring to change bands and modes. Also great for coarse tuning. This is a really great radio for operating one handed.

@jeffreywyke368 Жыл бұрын

This tutorial sorta got off track when you went to the CW portion.....lost track of original purpose of this video on "band-stacking."

@n4hnhradio Жыл бұрын

I guess you didn’t care for me showing that each band stack stores every setting, including the fine detail of a CW band stack. I’m sorry you couldn’t learn from the video. There are plenty of KZfaq channels and I’m sure you can find a better teacher than me.