Cut Through Pileups! Yaesu FTDX10 TX Audio EQ Settings

Is your Yaesu FTDX10 audio lacking the punch it needs to cut through pileups? The FTDX10 is a great rig, but if you don't have your settings right, your signal might get lost in the noise. In this video, I show you exactly how to dial in the transmit audio EQ settings specifically for the stock microphone. Whether you are an impatient ham who just wants the numbers or a curious ham who wants to understand the "why" behind them, this video covers it all. We'll go through isolating your audio, narrowing your transmit bandwidth (SSB TX BPF) to increase your voice's spectral density, and setting the proper ALC, AMC, and Compression gain levels. Finally, I'll walk you through the exact P-PRMTRC EQ settings to boost the right frequencies, and share a neat trick to record your true transmit audio directly to your SD card. 🎧 Gear Mentioned: Over-ear headphones I use (affilate link: https://amzn.to/4fq8cp9) Leave any questions in the comments below and I will do my best to answer them! Wishing you all good health and 73. - Joe N2DI ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Only for the stock mic 01:17 Isolate your audio and set the baseline 02:04 You need headphones 02:29 Monitor Function 02:45 Transmit Bandpass Filter 03:46 Setting your mic gain & AMC level 05:54 Setting the speech processor level 06:59 Setting transmit audio EQ levels 07:39 Setting the lows 09:04 Setting the mids 09:41 Setting the highs 10:25 Enabling the audio EQ 10:44 How to hear your transmit audio A Quick Reminder: Amateur radio is a hobby. While some approach it as a mission-critical, life-or-death endeavor requiring absolute perfection, I treat it as a hobby. Amateur radio is a space for me to learn, experiment, and have fun. I make these videos in my spare time to share knowledge and to help others who are interested in learning the hobby. This isn't my day job. I am not a professional broadcaster, filmmaker or RF engineer. My professional expertise lies elsewhere. When it comes to amateur radio, I am exactly what the name implies: an amateur. Take this info as a starting point, do your own research, and keep the hobby fun. Channel Comment Guidelines This channel is built around learning, experimenting, and having fun. To keep the comment section useful and constructive, please keep the following in mind: Questions are always welcome: I don’t claim to be an all-knowing expert, but I will always do my best to answer your questions to the best of my ability. The Golden Rule: Treat others exactly how you would like to be treated. Accuracy vs. Pedantry: I value technical accuracy. If I made a genuine mistake in a video, please politely let me know. However, I have zero tolerance for pedantry or nitpicking over trivial nonsense. Nitpicks will be ignored or deleted. Keep it Light: Remember, this is a hobby meant for fun, not a mission-critical, life-or-death endeavor. Mean-spirited or genuinely stupid comments will be deleted without a second thought. Let's keep the vibe light and enjoyable.