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The FTdx400 was one of the flagship models of YAESU MUSEN Co., that was designed to provide the best performance for variety of user demands by means of tube that was the most stable electronic device at that era. In terms of SSB transceiver that consisted of tubes, FTdx400 was similar to the Heathkit SB-401 and Collins KWM-1/KWM-2 in general.
It was introduced to the market in Oct. 1967 with a catalog price of 118,000 Japanese Yen.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 80m 40m 20m 15m 10m
- Frequency stability
- ≤ 100 Hz in any 30 minute period after warm up
- Tuning steps
- Continuous
- Memories
- None
Receiver
- RX-range
- 10-80 m
- Modulations
- AM CW SSB
- Sensitivity
- 0.5 µV (20 dB S/N)
- Selectivity
- 2.3 kHz (-6 dB), 3.7 kHz (-60 dB)
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- 50 dB
- Audio output
- External speaker/headphones required
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 10-80 m
- Modulations
- AM CW SSB
- RF-output
- SSB: 560 W (PEP input), CW: 500 W (input), AM: 125 W (input)
Connections
- Antenna
- SO-239
- Impedance
- 50/120Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- Mains
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- ?
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 400 × 159 × 349 mm (15.75 × 6.26 × 13.74 in)
- Weight
- 18.14 kg (40.0 lbs)
- Form factor
- Base Station
- Manufactured
- Between 1967 and 197x in Japan
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 4379
- MPN
- YAESU-FTDX-000400
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Yaesu FTdx-400 Instruction Manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
- Upload relevant documents
New and second-hand prices
Estimating the value of a rig can be challenging. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used Yaesu FTdx-400. Just bought or sold this model? Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators!
Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Yaesu FTdx-400 is around:
- EUR 31.00
These estimates are based on the following prices:
Links & tools
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- Search the Boat Anchor Manual Archive (BAMA) for Yaesu FTdx-400 for manuals and documents (using Google)
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