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Yaesu · FTDX101D

FTDX101D

A large HF and 6-meter 100W hybrid-SDR base radio with two receivers, a seven-inch touchscreen, VC-Tune preselection and extensive split and antenna controls
Market statusCurrent dual-receiver 100W Yaesu flagshipChecked Aug 16
Reference price$3,549.95 current U.S. price after mail-in rebateCurrent Ham Radio Outlet FTDX101D offer after an August 2026 Yaesu rebate
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported7 publishers · 3 independent
Next full checkAug 23, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy

Confirm the exact machine and complete setup

The retained reference is $3,549.95 current U.S. price after mail-in rebate. The pre-rebate retail price is $4,049.95; confirm eligibility, warranty and exact included accessories and add supply, antennas, switching, computer and station protection. Confirm the current configuration, included parts, support path, return terms and the work that must be preserved before ordering.

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Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$3,549.95 current U.S. price after mail-in rebate

The pre-rebate retail price is $4,049.95; confirm eligibility, warranty and exact included accessories and add supply, antennas, switching, computer and station protection. Confirm the checkout price and package before paying.

Checked todayDirect source1 evidence item

Market branch

Dual-receiver hybrid-SDR flagship
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence items

Purchase boundary

The chassis and price are justified by dual receive, preselection and contest or DX ergonomics, not by an expectation that a high lab position guarantees every weak contact or cures local noise. Transmitting requires the applicable amateur license and current frequency, mode and power privileges. Assess RF exposure for the actual power, duty cycle, feed-line loss, antenna gain and accessible areas; keep antennas clear of utility lines; and include suitable feed line, grounding, bonding, lightning protection and protected AC or DC power in the station plan.
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RF coverage and output

HF amateur bands plus 50 MHz with up to 100W output from a 13.8V fixed-station radio
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Receiver architecture

Two hybrid-SDR receive paths combine down-conversion signal paths, direct-sampling displays and VC-Tune preselection; options and settings affect measured results
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DC power and heat

13.8V operation with about 23A transmit demand requires a high-current supply and ventilation; it is distinct from the AC-powered 200W MP
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Antenna and tuner path

Built-in tuner and multi-antenna routing support split and dual-receive stations, while external switching, filters and safe spacing still need design
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Current verdict

The 100W dual-receiver Yaesu flagship

FTDX101D belongs in a fixed station that will use its two receivers, antenna routing, filtering and split controls without needing the MP model's 200W AC-powered architecture.

Checked todayOur synthesis7 evidence items

Controls and display

Seven-inch touchscreen, main and sub controls, band keys and filter and VC-Tune controls prioritize split, DX and contest work
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Data and remote

USB audio and CAT, DVI-D display output and optional SCU-LAN10 network control add software, cabling and update dependencies
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Complete station boundary

A full build can add the 13.8V supply, several antennas, receive antenna, external filters, amplifier control, computer, display and RFI suppression
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Firmware and service

Yaesu lists current operation manuals and a November 2025 firmware package and backs the U.S. model with its published three-year warranty
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items
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Other paths

The alternatives change what the FTDX101D is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01ownership

Icom

IC-7610

$3,999.95 current U.S. version-32 retail reference
Best fit
Dual-receiver premium base station
Tradeoff
The premium pays for independent receive paths, antenna routing and station integration; a buyer who will not use simultaneous receive, split or remote workflows may be better served by a simpler 100W base radio. Transmitting requires the applicable amateur license and current frequency, mode and power privileges. Assess RF exposure for the actual power, duty cycle, feed-line loss, antenna gain and accessible areas; keep antennas clear of utility lines; and include suitable feed line, grounding, bonding, lightning protection and protected AC or DC power in the station plan.
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02premium

Elecraft

K4

$6,148.95 current factory-assembled 100W reference
Best fit
Modular premium base and remote station
Tradeoff
The base K4 shares one ADC and bandpass-filter bank between its receive paths, the KAT4 tuner is optional and the configured price rises with power, tuner and diversity hardware; K4D is a substantive upgrade, not a cosmetic package. Transmitting requires the applicable amateur license and current frequency, mode and power privileges. Assess RF exposure for the actual power, duty cycle, feed-line loss, antenna gain and accessible areas; keep antennas clear of utility lines; and include suitable feed line, grounding, bonding, lightning protection and protected AC or DC power in the station plan.
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04

What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current market position retained

    FTDX101D was checked against its manufacturer record, the current category collection and the nearest ownership alternatives.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $3,549.95 current U.S. price after mail-in rebate

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

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Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner discussion repeatedly returns to dual-receive control, vc-tune use, split ergonomics, firmware, network accessory cost, fan acoustics and station routing rather than specifications alone.

These are self-reported experiences from a changing mix of owners, conditions and software versions. They identify questions to test, not a failure rate. Propagation, antenna, feed line, local noise, station configuration, firmware and operator practice vary materially.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

Dual-receive control, VC-Tune use, split ergonomics, firmware, network accessory cost, fan acoustics and station routing

Current self-selected owner records across IC-7300MK2, IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-705, IC-7100, FT-710, FTDX10, FTDX101D, FT-891, FT-991A, TS-590SG, TS-890S, K4, KX2 and FLEX-8400M surface recurring interface, firmware, heat, noise, field-kit, remote, service and accessory questions. Reports are bounded prompts to verify, not reliability rates or proof of more contacts.

Compare the exact dual-receive and antenna workflow with IC-7610 and K4, then treat laboratory results as one input rather than a universal receiver verdict.

1 evidence record
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Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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FTDX101D product recordYaesu · identity

Yaesu identifies FTDX101D as a large HF and 6-meter 100W hybrid-SDR base radio with two receivers, a seven-inch touchscreen, VC-Tune preselection and extensive split and antenna controls

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FTDX101D current offerYaesu · price

$3,549.95 current U.S. price after mail-in rebate was retained from the current manufacturer or authorized-market record with package and availability qualifications kept visible.

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FTDX101D support and specificationsYaesu · specification

Yaesu publishes setup, compatibility or service material that makes this purchase boundary explicit: The chassis and price are justified by dual receive, preselection and contest or DX ergonomics, not by an expectation that a high lab position guarantees every weak contact or cures local noise. Transmitting requires the applicable amateur license and current frequency, mode and power privileges. Assess RF exposure for the actual power, duty cycle, feed-line loss, antenna gain and accessible areas; keep antennas clear of utility lines; and include suitable feed line, grounding, bonding, lightning protection and protected AC or DC power in the station plan.

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Current U.S. HF transceiver and promotion recordsHam Radio Outlet · price

Current authorized-retail records distinguish radio identity, package contents, stock, regular and promoted price, rebate or coupon timing, RF coverage, output, DC demand, included microphone or speaker and separately priced supplies, tuners, interfaces and station accessories.

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Receiver Test DataSherwood Engineering · specification

Repeatable receiver measurements cover many current HF radios under stated preamp, bandwidth, spacing and front-end conditions. The data can resolve defined close-signal and noise questions but cannot rank ergonomics, transmit quality, software, support, antennas or whole-station results.

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QST Product Review Comparison Database and standardized lab archiveARRL Laboratory · consensus

ARRL's 2026 comparison database organizes standardized QST laboratory results and editorial reviews for transceivers tested since 2012, keeping measurement method, operating features and the meaning of each number together.

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Current HF transceiver ownership recordseHam owner reviews · consensus

Current self-selected owner records across IC-7300MK2, IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-705, IC-7100, FT-710, FTDX10, FTDX101D, FT-891, FT-991A, TS-590SG, TS-890S, K4, KX2 and FLEX-8400M surface recurring interface, firmware, heat, noise, field-kit, remote, service and accessory questions. Reports are bounded prompts to verify, not reliability rates or proof of more contacts.

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IC-7610 alternative recordIcom · alternative

IC-7610 represents the dual-receiver premium base station branch at $3,999.95 current U.S. version-32 retail reference.

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K4 alternative recordElecraft · alternative

K4 represents the modular premium base and remote station branch at $6,148.95 current factory-assembled 100W reference.

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Open Elecraft

The manufacturer record, current market collection, support material and independent category evidence were checked on August 16, 2026. The checkout package and regional support path still need verification. Owner reports are retained as bounded experience, not a reliability rate. Transmitting requires the applicable amateur license and current frequency, mode and power privileges. Assess RF exposure for the actual power, duty cycle, feed-line loss, antenna gain and accessible areas; keep antennas clear of utility lines; and include suitable feed line, grounding, bonding, lightning protection and protected AC or DC power in the station plan. Contact distance and copy quality also depend on propagation, antenna, local noise, mode and operator practice.

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