Both have been on the market for some time and have a quite a following. I have no experience with either but I run an FT-710 which is kinda the baby brother to the FTDX10 and I'm happy with it. It's Yaesu's first fully SDR radio. The FTDX10 has more front controls versus menus and a little bit better filtering. The 991 is more portable if you're looking to go in that direction and don't want to spring for two radios at this point. Either way, they're both solid choices.

Antenna wise, I'm more of a builder then a buyer. Simple inexpensive components and some wire and you'd be surprised what you can do. No experience with a DX Commander but from what I've have seen and read, folks like them.

Andy

KC3WRX

On Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 14:51 dwightcgordon--- via K3CAL <k3cal@mailman.qth.net> wrote:

Hello all,
Dwight Gordon (KD3CZT) here. I'm new to the hobby and looking to purchase my first dedicated HF tranceiver. Im currently debating between the Yaesu 991-A and the FT-DX10. What are some options or quality of life features that would make a more seasoned hobbyist lean towards one or another? For the antenna I am looking very seriously at the DX Commander Signature 9. I hope to attend the next club meeting in person. Thanks in Advance

Dwight Gordon

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