[Yaesu] 920 Brochure/info

[James Cullum]

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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