Subj : Yaesu Radios Donated to ARRL to Inspire Visitors and Young Hams
To   : QST
From : ARRL de WD1CKS
Date : Thu Jan 26 2023 09:33 pm

01/26/2023

There are two new Yaesu[1] transceivers in use at ARRL[2] Headquarters in
Newington, Connecticut. They arrived via a generous donation from Yaesu USA.

The Yaesu FTDX101MP transceiver is a welcome addition to Studio 1 in W1AW, the
Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station.

The company has donated an FTDX101MP and FTDX10, both HF/50 MHz transceivers.
In arranging the donation, Yaesu Vice President, Sales and Credit Gary Doshay,
KN6APR, urged that the radios be used by ARRL "to educate and assist your
visitors and especially young enthusiasts for ham radio."

"We appreciate the value that having this equipment available for members and
visitors to see and explore will provide," said ARRL Director of Operations Bob
Naumann, W5OV. "These are two of the top three performing transceivers on the
Sherwood list," he added.

The FTDX101MP was named for Yaesu Founder Sako Hasegawa, JA1MP. The model holds
a place of honor, in service in the first operating studio of the Hiram Percy
Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW. ARRL members and visitors come year-round to tour
the station and operate the equipment, most of which has been donated by
generous manufacturers over the years. "The radio is already receiving a lot of
attention from visitors," said W1AW Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q. "Some of
our recent guests have included students and scouting groups who have enjoyed
trying the new radio -- adding to the overall 'wow' factor of the station.
We're grateful to Yaesu for this new addition to W1AW."

ARRL Director of Operations Bob Naumann, W5OV, explores the features of the
Yaesu FTDX10. The radio is the new addition to the ARRL Radio Lab, W1HQ.

The FTDX10 has been installed in the new ARRL Radio Lab, W1HQ, where it will
contribute to the station's ongoing role in the development of innovative
amateur radio station design and function. "The Radio Lab is an extension of
ARRL's equipment testing program, which supports ['Product Review' in] QST
magazine," said Naumann. "Putting the latest in modern radio technology through
its paces is the intent of the Lab. It represents what is possible if the
modern ham were to go with cutting-edge technology and integration. The Yaesu
FTDX10 fits perfectly in that environment."

Naumann says the ARRL stations will benefit significantly from the donations of
Yaesu's highly capable rigs. "It demonstrates the important partnership ARRL
has with amateur radio manufacturers to educate and inspire our community."


[1] https://www.yaesu.com/
[2] http://www.arrl.org/

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