To be fair, I do have the optional mtu units attached (see my review/tests of those items – VERY similar in use and impact to the FTDX-101D preselector).

In contrast, my main QTH is in a dense urban neighborhood with plenty of kilowatt stations nearby – and I never have an issue with selectivity on any mode I regularly operate on. Sherwood does not rank this radio very high due to its lower RX 2KHz RMDR rating, which I presume is important for CW contests with lots of interference. I’ve had no problems at all with mine – and I have two, at separate, mirrored stations/QTHs.Īs many have remarked, the receiver is top-notch – both sensitive and quiet – very easy to listen to. But to cut to the chase, it’s a very, very good and remarkably flexible radio with an excellent receiver, very complete diverse and useful I/O and a TX side that tolerates high duty cycle modes very well.

Having used the FTDX-3000 for more than five years, on digital modes, SSB, FM and AM, I’ve learned a LOT about this radio and its hidden and not so hidden features.

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