Had the Icom 7600 then bought a Yaesu 3000. The Yaesu crushed the noise level test when running on SSB. Wasn’t even close. The 7600 stays set up for digital now. Never use it on phone bands any longer. The CW decode was a plus when learning CW. If you miss a word you can use the radio to double check yourself.
Thanks Adrian, in VK the 3000 was double the price of the 7300? The replacement FTDX10 is 1/3 more than the 7300 now: “you pays your money you makes your choice”
Yaesu ft dx3000 is now a discontinued line, so a big price reduction, but it is worth remembering that parts become unavailable after a time for discontinued lines.
At least in SSB I prefer the DNR of the ICOM 7300, because of its higher tones audio. It improves intelligibility for MY ears. Generally I prefer more moderate settings.
thanks Adrian. hey i am struggling between buying the 7300 or the ftdx3000. boy its hard, but liking the 3000 better each video i watch. Btw are the buttons and knobs backlight?
Hi Ralph The ftdx3000 is great for every day QSOs and weak signals. The scope function is not good as it only will show strong stations. The buttons do not have back lights. If you can afford the ftdx101 that is the ultimate radio that ticks all the boxes for me. You can run an sdr off socket on the back of the radio. My favourite band that I use the DNR is for listening to long QSOs on 80m.
Using preamp 2 on icom 7300 adds a lot of noise. I never use it made comparison unfair. I too prefer yaesu DNR but the menu on 891, 991 and 3000 is trash so it’s not worth using so I sold both(991&891). I use icom 7300 with west mountain radio DNR speaker I bought for $125 and it sounds even better than yaesu Radio DNR.
The Yaesu is far superior with its noise reduction compared to the 7300, and more pleasant to your ears. I own the Yaesu FTDX-5000MP Limited, and the DNR is absolutely amazing !
The Ftdx 3000 also has a warmer sound then the 7300. I use the 7300 for ft8 and SSTV only now. I have a Ft991a in my vehicle and the noise reduction feature is fantastic in reducing the vehicle electrical noise as well. My ultimate radio is the new FTDX 101 one day will purchase it.
I have the 7300 and the 891 without doubt the 891 is far better at reducing qrn and qrm. In fact I plan to sell the 7300 for the 3000 because yaesu noise reduction and filtering is far better. I mostly use the ft 891 now. The menus on the 891 take some getting used to but now im used to them its not an issue, I just wish I had heard the 891 before I read all the great reports on the 7300 because Itwould have convinced me to get the ftdx 1200 or 3000 instead. The fancy waterfall doesn't make the radio hear or sound better.
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FTDX-3000's DNR is clearly superior - almost completely pulls the noise right out of most signals and makes it much easier to hear weak stations. I love mine.
these days I am thinking of changing my old IC751A with a "new" generation transceiver, I care a lot about good reception, and your video has been very useful, many thanks Adrian 73 de ik5hgl
Hi Kelly, if you can afford the FTDX 101 buy it. It has the best of FTDX3000 and SDR scope. The scope is great to spot signal right on the noise floor just like the 7300. I enjoy using the FTDX 3000 on 80m as the band is full of hash and the radio cleans it extremely well.
Have run it now for two DX seasons and performance is really good. The Antenna is resonating 2.2:1 on two meters as well and works. Will make a video on that soon. Tubing is 16mm in diameter. Balun was calculated and can handle 400w+ due to coax rating.
Comparing the two antennas was easy the gain was better 3db mainly due to an extra element and at the same time the noise level was lower. Also would like to add that because the driven element is a loop it picks up 2m band and can transmit as well. 2.2:1
Thanks for the reply. Sounds like a winner! Wound up putting up a 14 ele 28ft boom LFA for 2M and very happy with results. FB is better gain goes without saying very good. The biggest problem has been local noise while running preamp and while out of my control for a certain extent it's nice to have a sharp antenna with good rejection to null out what I don't want to hear. I still pickup noise in exact direction of it but have to be a little more on directed at it. When direction that it is in zero noise with preamp on it can hear extremely well as in receiving indoor antennas over 100+ mile range and understand what they are saying on a regular basis. If cross polarized at that range barely can tell someone is there sometimes depending on their height. Have fun & 73!
I've watched your video more than once. Not that I NEED another radio, I am trying to decide between the FTDX-3000 and the IC-7300. It seems to me like the 3000 NR is a little better. I have heard that the 7300 receive can sometimes break down in heavy QRM but I like the looks/sound of the FTDX-3000. Decisions, Decisions!
I had both on loan some months back. My heart was set on the icom due to the screen ect. I used both for a 3 week period and I must say that the 3000 was far more superior. The filtering on the 3000 was on a different level. The 3000 internal Speaker sounded as good as the sp8 Speaker I had on my previous radio. I wish that yaesu had added 4m but an amazing radio on 6m too. I have not owned a 3000 for 6 months and very pleased with it
The best concept behind a review on RU-vid. For me, It's always been about how the radio SOUNDs ! Just close your eyes and pick the best sounding radio for your ears, and don't let anyone tell you different, because YOU are going to spend A LOT of hours listening to it. This is the video I show all my friends when they ask why I bought a Yaesu. Thanks for the reality check, Lee in USA
yep. same. Really wanted the 7300 and after listening to DNR and final audio I bought the ftdx10. Couldnt justify the 101...was really torn between the 3000 and the 10. The 3000 was available on clearance for around 1500. Probably should have bought it, but the 10 is truly an amazing radio with fantastic noise reduction and yet still able to pull clear voice out of the RX. Have a 991 as well, and I do like it, but it doesnt even come close to RX of the 10.
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This is great. I can see where you could notch out a strong adjacent, perhaps overlapping signal, and the use the Coutour to boost the remnant of a target signal - coupled with the DNR you demoed in the last vid, this receiver looks very capable. I live in a high noise environment and I'm looking forward to seeing what the FTDX3000 can do for my situation. I'm transitioning from my first rig, a venerable FT-840 (which I live the bones of and will never part with). I just switched on the FTDX3000 last night for half an hour in order to start familiarising myself with it. I think this will take some time - so your vids are a great way to help that process. 73 EI9HAB
I bought ftdx3000 this week. I haven't got to play with it yet - now I'm really excited. Have you had experience of using the Yaesu's SNR on weak SSB signals right on the noise floor? 73 Adrian :) EI9HAB
