[Yaesu] FT450 vs FT100D and bandwidth settings

[John Geiger]

Hi Dennis,

Thanks for the information and 1 more question for you
and list members, if possible.

When running split frequency operation (like in a DX
pileup) can you put the VFOs on different bandwidths? 
Say I am listening to the DX station on VFO A and I
set it for 500hz bandwidth. I am using VFO B for
transmitting, but want to tune around to find the last
station he worked.  Can I set this VFO for 1.8khz
bandwidth, or will it stay at 500hz also?  I had a
TS2000 which also has IF-DSP and it always had both
VFOs set to the same bandwidth.

73s John AA5JG
--- wb8wtu <wb8wtu at gmail.com> wrote:

> John,
> 
> I agree John. The FT-100D is a very good receiver
> and I also found it 
> quieter than the 706 series and the 857/897. Also
> the menu system is 
> easier to use since it's "on" all the time. The
> 857/897 menu would 
> toggle and I always found myself changing frequency
> instead of 
> changing menus. Opposite sideband rejection is
> slightly better on the 
> 100D as well. Actually, all the receivers are fine,
> but I found the 
> 100D easier to navigate.
> 
> Compared to the FT-450, I think the 450 is better
> due to the DSP tools 
> that come with the radio. Easier to use then all of
> the above. No 
> filters to buy is a BIGGIE. Installing filters in a
> 100D is a bear. I 
> would LOVE to own a FT-950 - maybe someday. With the
> 200.00 discount 
> being offered by Yaesu now on the 450, makes it an
> great deal ! 
> 
> Bottom line, all radios being sold now have very
> good sensitivity. The 
> differences come in selectivity, but most of all the
> "tools" to 
> improve selectivity and to reduce QRM/QRN. In that
> regard, you can't 
> beat the 450. I'm told the firmware upgrade improves
> the antenna tuner 
> performance - it only funtions as a "trimer" in
> mine. Just my 0.02.
> 
> The FT-450 makes a great QRP rig as well. Would I
> sell a 100D to buy a 
> 450 ? Yes, but having both is better ! (in a perfect
> world).
> 
> 73,
> dennis
> 
> --- In Yaesu_FT-450 at yahoogroups.com, John Geiger
> <n5ten at ...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Dennis,
> > 
> > That is good to know.  How do you think the
> receivers
> > compare in the FT100D and FT450?  I find that the
> > FT100D has a very quiet receiver, and holds up
> pretty
> > well in crowded band conditions-better than the
> > 706MKIIG or 857/897.
> > 
> > 73s John AA5JG
> 
> 
> 



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