Alinco DJ X1. 1 Review Ham Radio Science. Every once in awhile a product comes along that becomes a game changer for its category. Alinco has just done this with the DJ X1. IQ output. The DJ X1. MHz that costs around 3. The price of the DJ X1. With the inclusion of the IQ output coupled with  Software Defined Radio, the DJ X1. I would say that Alinco has hit a homerun here, and the other guys will be racing to catch up. That is not to say that the DJ X1. That being said lets dig into the details of the DJ X1. DJ X1. 1 after owning the radio for  two weeks. Feature Overview. VFO simultaneous RXMain band coverage 0. MHz all mode AMFMWFMSSBCW BFO for SSBCW receive. An external antenna required for practical HF monitoring. Internal bar antenna for AM broadcast reception and earphone antenna feature inclusive. Sub band coverage VHF 1. MHzUHF 3. 364. CHIRP Radio Software. CHIRP is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as. Please be advised that this is a freeware copyright reserved by Alinco, Inc, but an optional ERW8 cable is necessary for operations. Although we have tested this. PC Programming lead Software for use with various radios that have the PC connection inside the radio on the circuit board. Allows you to program any channels from. ALINCO DR635T DEMO MODEL ONLY 2M440 MHz 50 35 Watt Crossband Repeat 200 Mem Optional TNC. View and Download Alinco DR638H instruction manual online. VHFUHF FM Mobile Transceiver. DR638H Transceiver pdf manual download. MHz in AMNFM1. 20. PC cable requiredIQ signal and Discriminator output features DJ X1. IQ signal output that can be used with 3rd party software to operate as a SDR. MHz IF discriminator signal can be used with other receiver related software available on the net such as AIS plotting. Voice guidance system reads enteringentered frequency in English. Alinco Program Software' title='Alinco Program Software' />Easy to use twin dials. Pocket size unit measures 6. W x 1. 06 H x 3. D mm 2. W x 4. H x 1. 5. 0 D in without projectionsRigged Polycarbonate body with rubber protectors. Selectable tuning steps 0. Hz1. MHz. Various scan modes Preset, programmed, memory, VFO and tone scan. Transceiver control with bandspread controls up to 4 Alinco, DZKit, Elecraft, FlexRadio, Hilberling, Icom, JRC, Kachina, Kenwood. VFO 2. 5chs, 3. Memory 4. TSQ and DCS decode. Wire remote control using optional EDS 1. Long lasting 1. 80. Ah Li Ion battery pack provides nearly 1. RX mode. 12. 00 Alphanumeric up to 1. Additional 1. 00 memory channels are available for each Dual mode memory, Search pass, Priority monitoring and Programmed Scanning pairs. Large, brightly illuminated full dot matrix LCD and keypads. Dual channel scope Alincos patented spectrum analyzer alike featureFrequency counter and flash tuneBug detector function searches for hidden transmitters. Illuminated keypad for comfortable operation. Standard Drop in charger fully charges empty EBP 7. RF gain and attenuator for both mainsub VFOs. Analog inversion scramble decoder European Models OnlySpecifications. I have checked the serial and mine needs to be updated. I agree and accept all conditions explained by Alinco and download the firmware update program. Alinco Program Software' title='Alinco Program Software' />For you that care about the numbers. Receiver range Main VFO 0. MHz in All available modes Sub VFO 1. MHz 3. 36 4. MHz in AMFM Cellular frequencies 8. MHz, 8. 69. 0. 00 8. MHz blocked on T models. EGR model receives Ham and Broadcast bands only. MHz in AMFM may be usable although out of specification and warrantyMode FM,WFM,AM,SSBUSBLSB,CWCUCLAntenna Impedance 5. SMASupply voltage DC 3. V EBP 7. 4 DC 4. V EDH 3. DC 5. V 6. 0. V external regulated source negative ground. Current consumption approx. A Mono band 1. 80m. A Dual band. Temperature range 1. C 1. 4 to 1. 40 dig FFrequency stability 7 to 3ppm 1. C1. 4 to 1. 40 dig FDimension without projection 6. W x 1. 06 H x 3. D mm 2. W x 4. H x 1. 5. 0 DWeight Approx. Ant. EBP 7. Receiver Triple conversion super heterodyne AMSSBCWFM in Main VFO Double conversion super heterodyne AMFM in Sub VFO and WFM in Main VFOSelectivity SSBCW 6d. B 2k. Hz or more 5. B 7. 5k. Hz or less, AMFM 6d. B 1. 2k. Hz or more 6. B 3. 5k. Hz or less, WFM 6d. B 1. 80k. Hz 4. Hz 2. B 4. Hz or less. Sensitivitytypical value within the band 1. B SN AMSSBCW, 1. BSINAD FMWFM Main band 0. MHz AM 5d. Bu   0. MHz AM 2d. Bu   1. MHz AM 5d. Bu    1. MHz SSB,CW 1. Bu   1. MHz FM 1. Bu   7. MHz WFM 3d. Bu    1. MHz AM 6d. Bu   1. MHz FM 1. 4d. Bu   1. MHz WFM 6d. Bu    2. MHz AM 0d. Bu   3. MHz FM 1. 3d. Bu   4. MHz WFM 1. 3d. Bu    7. MHz FM 9d. Bu   1. MHz FM 6d. Bu. Sub band 1. MHz AM 3d. Bu   1. MHz FM 1. 4d. Bu   3. MHz FM 1. 4d. Bu. MHz in AMFM may be usable although out of specification and warranty. Sensitivity is better closer to 3. MHz. This band is closed at the default setting,Audio Output power More than 1. W 8ohmWhat Comes in the Box. Instruction manual. Whip antenna EA 1. Li Ion battery pack EBP 7. Ah, 3. 7. VBelt clip EBC 2. Hand strap. Drop in charger kit EDC 1. A 1. 20. V or EDC 1. E 2. 20. VDry cell case EDH 3. As you can see, you get several accessories along with the DJ X1. The drop in charger is an welcome inclusion. It makes a nice base for using the DJ X1. SDR radio. It can charge the battery alone or when it is attached to the radio. It also has a mini USB connector on the back for using the ERW 8 programming cable. The ERW 8 cable can also be used to power the charger from your computer at a slower charge rate. There is no additional charging jack on the DJ X1. DJ X1. 1. Alinco thoughtfully included a dry cell case so you can keep a backup battery with you. Oh, and go ahead and pick up an SMA to BNC adapter. You are going to want to connect a bigger antenna, rightThrow in a 18 inch stereo cable because you or going to want to use the IQ output feature or the discriminator output. Getting Started. Once you unpack your shiny new Alinco DJ X1. Its actually fairly well done, which is not always the case these days. It gives you a good overview of the radio and will save you some time down the road. Some of the more advanced features you may not use right away, but at least you will know they exist. I would highly recommend you go ahead and order the ERW 8 cable when you order the radio. You will want to use the ERW 8 cable along with the Cloning Utility software that will allow you to quickly program and customize your new DJ X1. Be aware that Alinco also sells a less expensive ERW 7 cable that is used for cloning only and will not allow you to control the DJ X1. The ERW 8 cable appears to contain a USB to Serial converter that terminates in a mini USB jack that plugs into the back of the drop in charger. So, you can not use just any USB cable with the DJ X1. The ERW 8 cable can be a little hard to find, but I was able to order one from Universal Radio at about 4. You will also want to check your DJ X1. Mine did not. The latest firmware update will address a couple of issues that are present in the oldest firmware. One is to allow access to smaller frequency step sizes in the SSB mode. This is useful for more accurate fine tuning of SSB signals. The second issue, depending on your firmware, is the addition of an IQ shift setting. If you dont have the IQ shift feature installed, the DJ X1. SDR programs. The latest firmware and instructions for checking your firmware version can be found at Alincos website. Build Quality. The build quality of the DJ X1. Nothing creaky and no squishy buttons to be found, just nice and solid. I will go ahead and assume the case is made from high impact polycarbonate like most radios of this type. It does appear to be a bit tougher than my Uniden BC 2. T. However, I wont be intentionally throwing either one on the concrete to see if this is true. Even with the battery installed, the DJ X1. The two sets of concentric knobs on the top of the radio have a positive click feel to them and send commands to the radio with no skipping. Automatic Number Plate Recognition Seminar Pdf there. The side buttons are rubber coated for a positive feel and helps with the grip of the radio. The display is sharp and easy to read with green backlighting.