One capability that neither Yaesu nor ICOM include is support for LF/MF transmissions, in the form of a low-level drive signal. Kenwood, Flex, Elecraft and others seem to manage it and I notice there is some activity on at least 630 m in Japan, judging by the PSKreporter and WSPR database/maps. I'm now used to the TS-890S bandscope for noise evaluation and minimization (antenna orienting etc) on MF but am looking to free that radio from routine MF operations. I'd consider the FTDX10 as a replacement but I'm not interested in using a transverter. It's disappointing because, if the FTDX10 receiver is as good as the FTDX101 on MF, it'd be quite attractive. There are various alternatives involving my TS-590S and an external display but none are as elegant, or potentially as low-RFI, as the integrated radio.
73, Peter.