New Alinco DJ-X100 wideband receiver

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Alinco Incorporated, Electronics Division DJ X100T

DIGITAL MULTI-MODE RECEIVER

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[G7RUX]

I love new receivers and own an Alinco dj-md5 but what purpose does this serve that is not already available from the icom r15 or uniden 160 or others. Yes, these others have no dstar, acars and similar but not a big deal for most people. Limited frequency range etc. I see a very limited market. Please, what am I missing?

For general VHF and UHF monitoring, especially ham radio stuf, this actually looks like quite a decent little radio. Personally, a scanner which can decode most of the main DV modes would be lovely.

 

[Fast1eddie]

Interesting...I will consider one once I see feedback. My AOR 8200 isn't right and no support. I would have liked to see the frequency range expanded, thinking it stops at 470.

 

[G7RUX]

Interesting...I will consider one once I see feedback. My AOR 8200 isn't right and no support. I would have liked to see the frequency range expanded, thinking it stops at 470.

To be honest, there’s not a lot of point in having 470-700ish since that’s just TV broadcasting in many jurisdictions.

 

[SurgePGH]

To be honest, there’s not a lot of point in having 470-700ish since that’s just TV broadcasting in many jurisdictions.

470-500 is QUITE active in this area.

 

[pb_lonny]

470 - 520 is one of the most active bands here, this alone will stop me from getting one.

 

[G7RUX]

470 - 520 is one of the most active bands here, this alone will stop me from getting one.

It’s nice to learn something new!

 

[N4DJC]

Looks like it’s going to be a reality…will likely spring for one. Under $500 US.

 

[bagmouse7]

I am looking forward to the release of this radio.
I don't know if this is completely accurate, but this page shows a price of $469.95.

Alinco DJ-X100 is an advanced Multi-mode Digital, Analog DMR, NXDN, dPMR, C4FM/System Fusion, D-Star, FM, AM communication receiver

Alinco DJ-X100 is an advanced Multi-mode Digital/ Analog communication Receiver DMR, NXDN, dPMR, C4FM/System Fusion, D-Star, FM, AM

www.remtronix.com

This "feature" in the description of the radio made me laugh...

• The set mode, which has more than 50 items in 11 menus, is packed with useful functions that cannot be described in detail !

 

[KC1UA]

In addition to no support about 470 MHz, the proper step sizes for the VHF-HI band are not included. 2.5 kHz and 7.5 kHz are ideal for use, especially in the 151-162 MHz area. Not sure if it has a user selectable step size or not. These step sizes seem to be an issue in a lot of cases. I fought with SDRPlay about them for about 4 years before they finally added them to their SDRConnect software.

Unfortunate, as aside from those glaring omissions it looks like a pretty neat device.

 

[N4DJC]

I am looking forward to the release of this radio.
I don't know if this is completely accurate, but this page shows a price of $469.95.

Alinco DJ-X100 is an advanced Multi-mode Digital, Analog DMR, NXDN, dPMR, C4FM/System Fusion, D-Star, FM, AM communication receiver

Alinco DJ-X100 is an advanced Multi-mode Digital/ Analog communication Receiver DMR, NXDN, dPMR, C4FM/System Fusion, D-Star, FM, AM

www.remtronix.com

This "feature" in the description of the radio made me laugh...

• The set mode, which has more than 50 items in 11 menus, is packed with useful functions that cannot be described in detail !

Remtronics is the US Alinco distributor. I asked on their Facebook page about the price, stated that $469.95 is the MSRP. I was told they’re being air shipped from Japan next week. The US version was a bit of a surprise to me.

 

[N4DJC]

Of course the price will be whatever HRO or DX Engineering set I guess...

 

[M0FXB]

But I have to know. Will the MESSAGE pop up automaticly when receive message or do I have to place it in MESSAGE mode ?
Yes I know I can se old Message in the Message Log but it is empty. I do now know it is not about baud rate 1200 or 2400.
I have try it on both system with 1200 and 2400. But where JM3LGF picture shows MESSAGE my stays in VFO.

ECB85. Yes I know about the programming sofware and have read a lot in that site.
I have manage to create my own version of the programming software in English.
And it work perfect and I have more than 400 channel programed in the radio receiver.

Can i have a link to your software M0FXB@OUTLOOK.COM

 

[N4DJC]

HRO has the “buy it” link up. $459.00. Not in stock yet.

 

[bearcatrp]

I see another radio manufacturer did not include P25, just like Icom and Uniden on there latest radios released. Wide band would still be nice like the older radios but it’s not happening. Have a feeling what we see coming out from big players is all we will get. Hope I’m wrong. Hoping icon comes out with a R30 replacement but not holding my breath waiting. Almost better to get a ham radio with wide coverage.

 

[N4DJC]

I see another radio manufacturer did not include P25, just like Icom and Uniden on there latest radios released. Wide band would still be nice like the older radios but it’s not happening. Have a feeling what we see coming out from big players is all we will get. Hope I’m wrong. Hoping icon comes out with a R30 replacement but not holding my breath waiting. Almost better to get a ham radio with wide coverage.

Get an Icom 8600 if you haven't already tried one. P-25 is fully encrypted state wide for public service. I sold my SDS200 a few years ago.

 

[bearcatrp]

I sold my R8600. Great radio. Just spent more time with my handhelds. Just a guess but I'll give it 5 years and most comms will be encrypted. Am sure the big boys did there research and saw the writing on the wall with P25.

 

[N4DJC]

I sold my R8600. Great radio. Just spent more time with my handhelds. Just a guess but I'll give it 5 years and most comms will be encrypted. Am sure the big boys did there research and saw the writing on the wall with P25.

I prefer a handheld too. The Alinco is interesting, the scan rate is decent (100 per sec) and the screen is excellent. It’s pretty complicated when you dive in. I understand why they didn’t use certain features used by regular scanners (auto step and fixed mode searches). The one issue I had with the 160 Uniden, you couldn’t change the rail service search mode to NXDN.

 

[bearcatrp]

Will be keeping an eye out for personal reviews. The 160 should switch over to NXDN when it detects it. I’ll have to check mine out.

 

[DL3YEB]

New firmware for DJ-X100 on Alinco Japan Homepage ワイドバンドレシーバー｜ダウンロード｜電子事業部｜製品情報｜ALINCO - アルインコ
Use Google Translate for update instructions. Depending on your version you have to do two updates (A and B) in a row.
Language is still Japanese, expansion codes will work as before the update. I am coming from Ver 1.02, MCU 3.00-001, DSP 1.04., Result below.

If anyone finds a source or link for the english language version as planned for DJ-X100 E/T please share. 73, Thomas DL3YEB