I received the FT-920 brochure from Yaesu on Friday. Here
is a quick synopsis of the features (from memory...as I forgot
to bring the brochure in to work). If anyone needs more info,
let me know and I will bring it in. BTW, I ordered the
brochure off of the yaesu web page (even know they said it
wasn't available... www.yaesu.com).
DSP:
-optimized for S/N
-works in transmit and receive
-DSP VOX for fast response
-DSP compression
-DSP monitor
-DSP noise reduction
-DSP multiple notch
-Bandwidth control
--2 front panel knobs for low cut and high cut
--visual indication of bandwidth on display
TUNER:
-built in
-works in receive to reduce out of band interference
-works on 6 meters
CW:
-CW spot and tuning bar like 1000mp
-improved QSK
-pitch variable from front panel
-2 key jacks. The rear jack can be setup to
use the ring contact as a PTT connection (nice for TR!)
DVP/CW:
-Digital voice recorder built in (44 sec. I think)
-CW memory keyer built in with serial number capability.
FILTERS:
-Radio is double conversion
-Comes with 2.4kHz SSB
-500Hz CW and 6kHz AM filters are optional
VFO:
-2 knobs. 1 for each VFO.
-It is not dual receive (bummer!)
-You can set it up to flip automatically between the
2 VFO's to monitor 2 calling frequencies (Yaesu
calls this "Dual-Watch").
-Dual band stacking memories
-5 Quick memory banks
-70(?) some regular memories (maybe more) in which you can
have the sub VFO display an alpha-numeric message (ie. WWV).
ANT:
-2 antenna ports for use on any band
-receive in/out RCA connectors like 1000mp for beverage
-max power can be set up for each antenna port
--This allows you to use one antenna jack for a transverter.
OTHER:
-6 meters 100watts with receive up to 48MHz
-improved amplifier keying circuits
-tune function for tuning amp
-DC only
-FM optional. Kind of weird???
-I'm sure I have forgot a few things.
-FSK and AFSK port.
Well, that is about it. Get the brochure to get the full
story. Sorry if I have forgotten to add something or if
I remembered some of the info wrong.
With the built in DVP, I was wondering if a contest logging
program could control the DVP (internal to the 920) or
for that matter the interal CW memory keyer??? This would
be ideal for Field Day or a DX-pedition where you didn't
have a decktop PC to run your internal DVP. If you could
also control the internal memory keyer that would eliminate
the cable from the computer to the radio (freeing up a port).
I was initially disapointed with lack of xtal filter options.
I guess with it being dbl. conversion there is not much of
a choice. Also, I wonder why they don't have the Collin's filters
available for this rig? Anyhow, after reading the brochure I
am pretty sold on the rig. It will certainly be an upgrade
from my FT-890. Now it is time for someone to go and buy
one (when they become available) and give us a first hand report.
Jim, K7MK.
jcullum@micron.com
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