Yaesu FTDX-5000 has a lower IF frequency and much narrower IF filters than Icom IC-7850 - this results in a lower noise floor and better signal readability on Yaesu. However ICom has a better DSP and the front panel. In my operation i use IC-7700 to spot signals and FTDX-5000 to receive very weak signals, 73!
You have a 15kHz roofing filter selected for the FTdx5000MP. 3KHz is the better choice for SSB. Also, the DNR and RF gain in the FTdx5000MP could make these stations sound almost as good as FM. Thanks for posting this. This is one of the videos I watched before purchasing a FTdx5000MP. 73, de N4HNH
Nice video and a great rig collection for sure that you can obviously see you’re very proud of. BUT Why wasn’t the DNR set on the Yaesu? The price of these two rigs was $18,000 for the ICOM and $3,499 for the Yaesu without the station monitor my friend! For that $14,500 I can do a lot. And not lose thousands of dollars in depreciation. If the DNR was set to “on” on the 5000 I’d say it would hold its own just fine. How about the Yaesu FTDX 9000 as a comparison? (Of course with DNR on) Even at new prices, the ICOM costs about $9,000 more! You just sold me on the 5000 for sure!
Sky1 i guess u havent tried the old icom's....which by the way,doesnt really go back that far,had a icom 7k and 746 pro and they both had to be sent out for repairs,but my ft 101 ex,757gx,757gx2,ft 840,ft 990ac/dc models,ft 950,and ftdx 5k MP never has....granted,icom is putting out some nice radio's now a day,although a op i talk to has had display problems with 2 different 7610 display's....its a bold statement that icom always blew away yaesu's.if i didnt buy a yeasu,i bought kenwoods,ts 450,ts 120,ts 570d,ts 2000...and never an issue....i still prefer my Sherwoods top 10 rated ft 5k.
