Yaesu FTX-1 Field Portable HF/VHF/UHF SDR Transceiver

Overview

The FTX-1 Field is the portable version of Yaesu’s FTX-1 series. It uses the compact Field Head transceiver and includes the SBR-52LI 6400 mAh Li-ion battery for stand-alone operation. With the battery attached, the radio provides up to 6 W output, or 5 W and below in QRP operation. Connect an external 13.8 V DC supply and the Field Head can deliver up to 10 W while also charging the battery. The radio covers HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz and 430 MHz amateur bands in SSB, CW, AM, FM and C4FM digital modes, with continuous receive coverage from 30 kHz to 174 MHz and 400 MHz to 470 MHz. The Field Head uses BNC-type antenna connectors for HF/50 MHz and 144/430 MHz antenna connections, making it well suited to lightweight portable antenna systems and field coax leads.

Key Features

• HF/50/144/430 MHz all-mode SDR transceiver for portable and compact station use
• Up to 6 W output from the supplied SBR-52LI battery, or up to 10 W from 13.8 V DC external power
• SSB, CW, AM, FM and C4FM digital operation
• Wide receive coverage: 30 kHz–174 MHz and 400 MHz–470 MHz
• 4.3 inch colour TFT touchscreen with 3DSS spectrum display
• True dual-band simultaneous receive, including C4FM/C4FM operation
• Advanced SDR architecture with A/D conversion, FPGA processing and 32-bit DSP filtering
• FT8 PRESET mode for fast digital-mode setup
• MicroSD card slot for settings, messages and firmware updates
• USB-C support for data communication modes such as RTTY, PSK31, SSTV and FT8
• Built-in CW functions including keyer, memory keyer and full/semi break-in operation
• Compatible with selected Yaesu antenna accessories and tuners
• BNC-type antenna connectors for compact portable and field antenna setups

Typical Applications

• SOTA and POTA portable activations
• Holiday, travel and field-day stations
• Emergency and backup communications
• QRP HF operating with battery power
• Digital modes such as FT8, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV
• VHF/UHF FM and C4FM operation
• Compact home station or garden-shack radio
• Monitoring shortwave, FM broadcast and air-band receive coverage where permitted

Specifications

Why Choose the Yaesu FTX-1 Field?

• Portable first: The Field package includes the large-capacity battery, making it ready for lightweight outdoor operating.
• All-mode flexibility: HF through UHF, analogue and C4FM digital modes, CW functions and data-mode support in one compact radio.
• Modern SDR receiver: Yaesu’s SDR platform, DSP filtering and spectrum display help you find and work signals efficiently.
• Field-friendly connections: BNC antenna connectors make the radio convenient for lightweight coax, portable antennas and compact operating kits.

What’s Included — In the Box

• Yaesu FTX-1 Field Head transceiver
• SBR-52LI 6400 mAh Li-ion battery
• DC power cable with 2-pin round plug for Field Head
• SSM-75E hand microphone

Performance Notes and Setup Guidance

For stand-alone operation, attach the SBR-52LI battery to the rear of the Field Head. Use battery power for portable 6 W operation, or connect a regulated 13.8 V DC supply for up to 10 W output and automatic battery charging. For separate battery charging, use a USB Type-C PD charger rated at 45 W or higher with 15 V 2 A capability. For FT8 and other data modes, use the radio’s PRESET mode as a starting point and confirm audio, CAT and PTT settings in your chosen software. The Field Head uses BNC-type antenna connectors, so it pairs especially well with lightweight field coax, portable antennas and compact QRP-style station accessories.

Pack lighter, go further and get on the air wherever the next activation takes you. Add the Yaesu FTX-1 Field to your PileupDX order today and build a portable station ready for the trail, the summit, the campsite and the unexpected opening.