Yaesu has officially announced the upcoming release of the FTX-1F, a new QRP portable transceiver that incorporates advanced SDR technology. Set to be available in early 2025, the FTX-1F delivers a power output of 6W, powered by a robust 5670mAh Lithium-ion battery pack. This battery ensures an impressive 9 hours of stand-alone operation on HF bands in SSB mode and 8 hours on V/UHF bands in FM mode, based on a 6-6-48 duty cycle. For users seeking more power, the transceiver can achieve up to 10W when connected to an external DC power supply.

Key Features of the FTX-1F

• Frequency Coverage: HF, 50, 144, and 430 MHz
• Operating Modes: All mode field transceiver
• Battery Life: 9 hours on HF bands, 8 hours on V/UHF bands

This announcement follows a preview of the FTX-1F at HAM FAIR 2024, where the transceiver was showcased. Further detailed specifications and features will be revealed in the coming months as the launch date approaches.

Yaesu FTX-1F Features

• Operation in SSB, CW, AM, FM and C4FM digital modes
• SDR Technology and 3DSS (3-Dimensional Spectrum Stream) on a 4.3-inch high-resolution full-color touch display 
  panel 
• Two independent receiver circuits provide true simultaneous dual-band operation, whether in the same band or in 
  different bands. For example: SSB communication on HF bands simultaneously with C4FM digital communication 
  on V/UHF bands (*HF+V, HF+U, V+V, U+U, V+U, U+V)
• Two Loud speakers ensure clear and powerful audio output
• An optional Automatic Antenna Tuner can be attached to the rear of the transceiver with the 5670mAh high-capacity 
  Li-ion battery pack. The optional Cooling-fan, which is necessary for comfortable FT8 operation, can also be 
  combined with the antenna tuner. (All-in-one rear panel design)
• RF front-end and Low Noise Reference Oscillator, enable Phenomenal Multi-signal Receiving characteristics
• Effective QRM rejection afforded via High-speed 32-bit IF DSP (YAESU’s renowned interference reduction 
  systems: SHIFT / WIDTH / NOTCH / CONTROUR / APF / DNR / NB)
• Compatible with WiRES-X operation
• PMG (Primary Memory Group) function can register and monitor up to 5 frequently used frequencies 
• MAG (Memory Auto Grouping) function enables Memory Channels to be categorized in each band that can be 
  quickly recalled by band groups (HF/VHF/UHF/AIR/OTHERS)
• USB ports support CAT operation, audio input/output and TX control
  The new FTX-1F will be available early 2025. Please be ready for this forthcoming exciting new radio!