The FT-DX9000 Contest is a groundbreaking custom configurable HF/50 MHz Elite Class Transceiver from Yaesu. The FT-DX9000 features unmatched close-in dynamic range, flexible selectivity choices due to its advanced 32-bit DSP filtering and 200W transmission power.

The custom configurable design of the FT-DX9000 Contest means it can be optimised to suit the specialised capabilities of your locations, or according to your specific interests. Start with a basic setup, then add modules and capabilities as your interests expand!

Advanced 32-Bit IF DSP The FT DX 9000 utilizes a 32-bit floating-point IF Digital Signal Processing system to provide a wide range of interference-suppression and intelligence-recovery features. Included are Variable IF Bandwidth with preset "Narrow" settings, IF Shift, Digital Noise Reduction, and a Parametric Equalizer "Contour" system for enhancing or suppressing sections of the IF passband. On transmit, the bandwidth is adjustable, and the SSB voice parameters may be precisely adjusted using the Three-Band Parametric Equalizer system.

200 Watts Power The FT DX 9000 Contest provides 200 Watts of power output with an internal power supply and continuous adjustment of the PA Bias Level from the front panel, with real-time metering of the bias level and heat sink temperature, for adjustment of the operating conditions between Class AB and Class A. Class A output is 75 Watts.

Yaesu Exclusive: Full Duplex (for One-Radio SO2R Operation!) The FT DX 9000 is the only Amateur HF Transceiver to provide Full Duplex capability when operating on two different bands. So, in a contest, you can be calling CQ on 10 metres while simultaneously receiving on 20 metres, looking for new multipliers! This unique capability is found only on the FT DX 9000 series

Custom Configurable Design Optimise the FT DX 9000 Contest to suit the specialised capabilities of your locations, or according to your specific interests. Start with a basic setup, then add modules and capabilities as your interests expand :

Extra key and headphone jacks, TFT display unit, data management unit, external display output, external speakers, VRF unit, dual receive unit, RF tuning units and more!

Three Roofing Filters for Outstanding Close-In Dynamic Range The FT DX 9000 provides three "Roofing" filters in the first IF, allowing you to select (on the fly, or automatically by mode) front-end bandwidths of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, or 3 kHz. Choose the bandwidth that best matches the band occupancy and your operating mode at the time!

Leading-Edge Receiver Performance The receivers in the FT DX 9000 are crafted using an ultra-quiet 400 Mhz High-Resolution DDS local oscillator, for extraordinarily low noise close to the carrier. The high-level mixers and robust IF amplifier stages are designed to yield a 3rd-order Intercept Point in excess of +40 dBm, your assurance of high performance on today's crowded bands.

Parametric Microphone Audio Equalizer Another unique FT DX 9000 feature is the 3-band Parametric Microphone Equalizer, independently adjustable for the front panel (XLR) and rear panel (8-pin round) microphone connectors! The Parametric Equalizer system allows the operator to tailor the transmit passband more precisely than with other equalizer systems. You can adjust the center frequency of each of the three audio passbands, the width of each of these bands, and the amount of boost or suppression you wish to engage within each of these frequency ranges. This allows you to focus available power where you want it, and maximize fidelity according to your voice pattern and the response of your microphone. And because you can adjust the front and rear microphone jacks independently, you can equalize one way for a "DX" mic element on the rear panel, and equalize differently for a "studio" microphone on the front panel mic jack

• 1.8 -30MHz, 50-54MHz (160m-10m + 6m Amateur Bands) Tx 
• 5 - 200W 
• Class-A operation at 5 - 50W AM, 5 - 75W SSB (200W version) 
• Adjustable bias control 
• Modes: LSB, USB, CW, FSK, FM 
• Main receiver (no sub receiver) 
• VRF variable RF filter (1.8-50MHz) built-in 
• 32-bit IF DSP speech processing with adjustable filter & mic equalisation 
• Noise reduction & IF manual Notch 
• IF Noise Blanker 
• Variable RF filter on all bands 
• LCD + 2 Dual analogue meters (no TFTdisplay) 
• Light blue or Umber display colours (specified at time of order) 
• Features Flash Memory for ease of upgrade 
• 8-pin & XLR mic connectors 
• Data port connections 
• Extra key input jack (for extra operator) 
• Direct input/output sound card connections 
• Low level transverter output port 
• Four Tx/Rx antenna sockets plus two Rx-only sockets 
• PS/2 keyboard connector for Logging. Specify Light Blue Display or Umber Display. Modification from 200W to 400W not available. Supplied with remote control keypad (FH-2)
  

The Contest version can become the equivalent of the 'D' version by installation of all the options.