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Yaesu FT-450D Compact yet superb HF/50MHz

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Yaesu FT450D
Yaesu FT450D
Yaesu FT450D
Yaesu FT-450D Compact yet superb HF/50MHz
Yaesu FT-450D Compact yet superb HF/50MHz
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Part Number: FT-450D
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No longer in production.

The new Yaesu FT-450D is the updated version of the original FT-450. Used by many CDXC members operating DX-peditions from around the world, ML&S have introduced a very special price to tempt you into this excellent HF/6m base transceiver.

The FT-450D is a compact yet superb HF/50MHz radio with state-of-the-art IF DSP technology configured to provide World Class performance in an easy to operate package. Suitable for all applications; beginners, casual operators, enthusiasts, portable/field users and emergency service providers.

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For FULL 5mhz coverage you will need to have the radio wide banded
  • Large, informative LCD Negative type Front Panel Display with convenient Control knobs and Switches. The display shows the Frequency, S-Meter, a Graphical indication of RF to IF settings, and the DSP Interference Elimination settings (Contour, Notch, DNR, WIdth and Shift).
  • Key, Mic & Phone jacks are provided on the front panel for handy access.
  • Compact Size & Lightweight.
  • Rugged aluminium die-cast chassis with large thermostatically-controlled cooling fan.
  • Operates anywhere using the built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner, or optional External Antenna Tuning systems.
  • 67.899 MHz 4 pole 10kHz Roofing Filter (MCF/Monolithic Crystal Filter) and 8 band-pass filters at the RF stages provide excellent suppression of out-of-band interference.
  • 20dB Att (Attenuator) and IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) feature allows optimisation of the receiver front-end characteristics, to improve receiver dynamic range.
DSP
  • Legendary Yaesu IF DSP system, well regarded among top and world-class DX operators.
  • Independent Fast IF Shift control.
  • Functions for eliminating interference together with IF Shift.
  • Contour Control Operation with Yaesu's unique CONTOUR filter.
  • Manual IF Notch.
  • Digital Noise Reduction (DNR).
  • IF Width Tuning.
  • 10-Preset Digital Microphone Equalizer selections.
  • DSP VOX Operation.
  • Two Voice Memories (SSB/AM/FM) stores up to 10 seconds of audio in each memory.
  • Digital Voice Announcement, announces Frequency, Mode and S-Meter readings.
CW
  • Selectable 300Hz/500Hz/2.4kHz CW IF Filters.
  • Built-in Electronic Keyer.
  • Keyer speed adjustable between 4 WPM and 60 WPM.
  • Weight (Dot:Dash Ratio) adjustable.
  • T/R recovery delay programmable (30 - 3000ms)
  • CW Beacon - Up to 118 characters using the CW message keyer 3 memory banks.
  • Pitch Adjustment (400 - 800Hz, in 100Hz steps).
  • CW Spotting (Zero-Beating) function.
  • CW Reverse - provides BFO injection from LSB side instead of default USB side.
  • Sidetone Generator.
  • Keying on SSB modes.
  • Keying using Up/Down keys on the microphone.
  • Training feature sends random Morse Code via the built-in sidetone generator.
Additional Features
  • Large, easy to read digital S-Meter with peak hold capability.
  • QMB (Quick Memory Bank).
  • Key Illumination.
  • Versatile Memory System; up to 500 memory channels may be separated into as many as 13 Memory Groups.
  • TXW, to monitor the Transmit Frequency when split frequency operation is engaged.
  • Clarifier.
  • Built-in TCXO for incredible ±1 ppm/hour stabiltiy (@ 25ºC, after warmup).
  • Dedicated Data Jack for DATA operation (FSK RTTY available).
  • CTCSS Operation (FM).
  • My Band/My Mode functions; recalls your favourite operating environments.
  • Lock Function.
  • CS Switch to recall a favourite Menu Selection directly.
  • TOT (TX Time Out Timer).
  • Various Scan functions.
  • CAT System (D-sub 9 pin) for Computer Programming.
  • Cloning Capability.
SPECIFICATIONS FT-450D
GENERAL  
RX Frequency Range 30 kHz - 56 MHz (operating)
  160 - 6m (specified performance, Amateur bands only)
TX Frequency Range 160 - 6m (Amateur bands only)
Frequency Stability ±1 ppm/hour (@ 25ºC, after warm-up)
Operating Temperature Range -10ºC - +50ºC
Emission Modes A1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (LSB,USB), F3E (FM)
Frequency Steps 1/10/20Hz (SSB & CW), 100/200Hz (AM & FM)
Antenna Impedance 50 Ω, unbalanced
Power Consumption RX (signal present) 1.5A
  TX (100W) 22A
Supply Voltage 13.8 VDC, ±10%
Dimensions (W x H x D, mm) 229 x 84 x 217
Weight (approx, Kg) 4.0
   
TRANSMITTER  
Power Output 100 Watts (25W, AM Carrier)
Modulation Types J3E (SSB): Balanced
  A3E (AM): Low-Level (Early Stage)
  F3E (FM): Variable Reactance
Maximum FM Deviation ±5.0 kHz / ±2.5 kHz
Harmonic Radiation Better than -60dB (160 - 10m Amateur bands)
  Better than -70dB (6m Amateur band)
SSB Carrier Suppression At least 60dB below peak output
Undesired Sideband Suppression At least 60dB below peak output
Audio Response (SSB) Not more than -6dB from 300 to 2400Hz
Microphone Impedance 600Ω (200 to 10kΩ)
   
RECEIVER  
Circuit Type Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies (IF) 1st IF 67.899kHz  /  2nd IF 24kHz
Sensitivity (IPO Off, ATT: Off)  
SSB (BW: 2.4kHz, 10dB S+NN)
  0.25µV (1.8 - 2.0MHz)
  0.25µV (3.5 - 30MHz)
  0.20µV (50 - 54 MHz)
AM (BW: 6kHz, 10db S+NN)
  30% modulation @ 400Hz
  2.00µV (1.8 - 2.0MHz)
  2.00µV (3.5 - 30MHz)
  1.00µV (50 - 54MHz)
FM (BW: 10kHz, 12dB SINAD)
  0.50µV (28 - 30MHz)
  0.30µV (50 - 54MHz)
  ** There is no specification in frequency ranges not listed.
Squelch Sensitivity

(IPO Off, ATT: Off)
 
SSB/CW/AM  
  2.50µV (1.8 - 30MHz)
  1.00µV (50 - 54 MHz)
FM  
  0.32µV (28 - 30MHz)
  0.16µV (50 - 54MHz)
  ** There is no specification in frequency ranges not listed.
Selectivity (-6 / -60dB)  
Mode -6 dB -60 dB
CW-N 0.25kHz or better 0.7kHz or better
SSB 2.2kHz or better 4.5kHz or better
AM 6kHz or better 20kHz or better
FM 15kHz or better 30kHz or better
FM-N 9kHz or better 25kHz or better
Image Rejection 80dB or better
IF Rejection 80dB or better (160 - 10m Amateur bands)
  65dB or better (6m Amateur band)
Maximum Audio Output 2.2W into 4Ω with 10% THD
Audio Output Impedance 4 to 16Ω (8Ω: nominal)
Conducted Radiation Less than 4000 µµW
   
   
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within the Amateur bands only.
 
(4 reviews)Write a review
Excellent !
Richard|25-10-2020
Have been using my 450D for about 18 months as my only rig. Have always had excellent audio reports. It also works perfectly with the Yaesu SCU-17 PC interface unit so I can do the data modes through WSJT-X. An absolute classic rig.
Good for any licence level!!
Pete|10-03-2015
Been using my FT - 450D for a while now never been happier, if I can find my way around it then anyone can!! Even used it on a special event station where even the non Yaesu operators were impressed!!
Brilliant Radio
Clive|05-01-2015
If you want a radio with great functionality and portability, this is value for money Forget 'entry level' this is a good rig for field days as well
Marvelous Set
gary|28-11-2014
For what you pay its a match to the mid price radios, very impressed with this and as always great service from MLS.
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