New: Alinco DJ-X11T

[Bill_White]

A replacement for the DJ-X2000???
Alinco DJ-X11T Wideband Receiver, Alinco djx11
Looks like the DJ-G7T.
Alinco DJ-G7 DJ-G7T. Alinco DJG7 Amateur HT

 

[Air490]

It certainly looks interesting. I was going to buy an IC-R6 as a compact receiver, but might just have to wait now!

 

[freqhunter]

Hope it has a faster scan rate than past Alinco models!

 

[Air490]

Good point. The DJ-X30 wasn't too bad, but certainly not up to the Uniden speed.

 

[billajr]

I wonder how much will it cost. I will guess around $300.00 anyone else!!

 

[Air490]

No price in Australia yet, but it is on the Nevada Radio site in the UK for 299 pounds (about US$460). Considering the weakness of the pound, I would be thinking the price will end up better.

 

[billajr]

Wow $460 thats a lot you can get a X2000 for a little over 500.

 

[Air490]

It would seem the X11 is aimed at replacing the X2000, and it is more radio for the money.
Australian prices have appeared at A$499, so that should give a better idea of the final price.

 

[DaveIN]

Looks rugged. Too bad it doesn't include the GRE trunking features: GRE America, Inc. - grecom scanner receiver, lcd modules, spread spectrum radio, wireless bridge, scanner antenna, scanner pre-amps.

 

[billajr]

Here we are toward the end of May still no X11T. Can't be long now LOL!

 

[MarkWestin]

I just noticed that as of 06/16/2010 HRO shows the Alinco DJ-X11T ($399.95) in stock, but Universal Radio is not showing it in stock or even a price yet. Also there is a firmware upgrade for this radio on Alinco's Web Site but no Owner's Manual or Service Manual yet.

Mark

 

[billajr]

That is good news about HRO I'll have to check that out. I sent Grove a email two days ago asking about the new X11 I haven't heard anything back from them yet?

 

[maalox]

do not see ctcsss...

 

[MarkWestin]

Preliminary Owners Manual 1 of 6 (from FCC Web Site) page 12:

10 Tone Squelch and DCS, cut off shrill and rattling noises so that only the
target sound can be heard.

Mark

 

[maalox]

Preliminary Owners Manual 1 of 6 (from FCC Web Site) page 12:

10 Tone Squelch and DCS, cut off shrill and rattling noises so that only the
target sound can be heard.

Mark

oops i missed it it does has ctcss...

 

[Air490]

I am the proud owner...

I have had mine for about a month now. Just a few quick observations.
Scanning speed is much better than previous Alinco receivers. I have, so far, just used the Normal speed. I will do some experimentation with the fast speed soon. Sensitivity is good, on par with Icom receivers, and selectivity is pretty good. I have had a few minor issues, but all have been resolved through the use of squelch fine tuning.
Physically this is a great receiver. It feels fantastic in your hand. The Li-Ion battery lasts for a disgracefully long time!!! The drop in charger is a great piece of kit, especially since it is included. I can't come to grips with the belt loop... it's just plan strange! Backlit keypad is good, although the display characters are a little small when compared to Uniden scanners. The speaker is not particularly powerful (just like the Icom IC-RX7) but the audio seems pretty good, and is definately way better than the DJ-X30.
Overall I'm pretty happy with my newest toy!

 

[wireless_friendly]

Anybody know, DJ-X11T (North-American version) will accept firmware designed for DJ-X11E (European model)?

 

[fourthhorseman]

do not see ctcsss...

confused,isnt ToneSquelch same as ctcss?

 

[bbrannan]

Help With This Receiver?

Howdy,

I just got this radio. Like, just a few hours ago. And I wonder if someone here can give me a hand with it?

I'm blind, and frankly, the manual doesn't read well (talking about the online PDF here). In most places, it says "Press the key" (with a graphic to represent which key to press), but the important bit has no usable text. I expect I could get to grips with this if, for starters, I had a textual description of the keypad and alternate key functions. At least, that would get me started. Also, a guide to turning on the voice guide would be fantastic. I also expect that once I get the programming cable, programming with the computer may make things a little easier, but that hasn't shown up from Uniersal yet. (BTW, Universal has it for $329 right now, best price I found).

So, yeah, I'd be ever so grateful for some help.

Thanks

 

[N8IAA]

Howdy,

I just got this radio. Like, just a few hours ago. And I wonder if someone here can give me a hand with it?

I'm blind, and frankly, the manual doesn't read well (talking about the online PDF here). In most places, it says "Press the key" (with a graphic to represent which key to press), but the important bit has no usable text. I expect I could get to grips with this if, for starters, I had a textual description of the keypad and alternate key functions. At least, that would get me started. Also, a guide to turning on the voice guide would be fantastic. I also expect that once I get the programming cable, programming with the computer may make things a little easier, but that hasn't shown up from Uniersal yet. (BTW, Universal has it for $329 right now, best price I found).

So, yeah, I'd be ever so grateful for some help.

Thanks

You picked a difficult radio to program even not being sight impaired. I had it's earlier brother the DJ-X10, which was a breeze to program. The 11 requires a lot of menu reading to get to certain areas. It is a step forward from Alinco towards a SDR radio, but it misses a lot. I tried reading the manual to get a better insight for what I was going to use it for. Not good enough specs in the areas I wanted. Do really miss my X10.
Larry