Yaesu FTX-1 Field - 10W HF/6M/4M/2M/70cm SDR Transceiver
SKU Part Number: FTX-1 FIELD
FTX-1 Field – Compact 10W Portable HF/VHF/UHF Transceiver Available in Two Versions: Field & Optima The FTX-1 is available in two...
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Delivery ETA: Late May 2025
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FTX-1 Field – Compact 10W Portable HF/VHF/UHF Transceiver

Available in Two Versions: Field & Optima

The FTX-1 is available in two configurations to suit different operating styles:

  • FTX-1 Field – Designed for portable operation, this version includes the 6400mAh SBR-52LI Li-ion Battery and delivers up to 10W output with an external DC supply (or 6W standalone). Perfect for SOTA, POTA, and mobile use.

  • FTX-1 Optima – A complete base station solution. Includes the same Field Head and battery as the Field version, but also comes with the SPA-1 100W RF Power Amplifier for full-power operation at home or in the shack.

Both versions share the same high-performance core transceiver – the compact “Field Head” – but differ in how much output power and operating flexibility they provide straight out of the box.

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Why Buy the FTX-1 Series from ML&S?

  • Trusted UK Dealer – Martin Lynch & Sons has been serving the amateur radio community since the 1990s and is the UK’s most trusted ham radio dealer.
  • Direct from Japan – We are the only Yaesu dealer in the UK that buys stock directly from the factory in Japan. No middlemen, no delays – just genuine products delivered straight to us and then to you.
  • Exclusive In-House Repairs – We’re the only UK ham radio store with a Yaesu-approved and licensed on-site workshop. This means if there’s ever an issue with your radio, we can usually repair it here in our own facility.

Other dealers often have to send radios away for repair – sometimes even overseas – leaving you without your radio for weeks.

  • 3-Year Yaesu Warranty – All Yaesu products sold by ML&S come with a full 3-year warranty as standard.

Included with FTX-1 Field:

  • Field Head (FTX-1)

  • SBR-52LI 6400mAh Li-ion Battery

  • DC Power Cable with 2-pin round plug

  • SSM-75E Hand Microphone


Performance You Can Rely On

The FTX-1 covers a wide frequency range:
30kHz–174MHz and 400MHz–470MHz – covering SWL, FM broadcast, and Air-band.

The FTX-1 Field supports SSB, CW, AM, FM, and C4FM digital modes, offering true versatility whether you're operating from home, on the move, or in remote locations. Expect up to 9 hours of HF SSB and 8 hours of V/UHF FM operation using the supplied battery (based on a 6-6-48 duty cycle). Charging is easy via USB Type-C PD (45W or greater, 15V 2A).

Need more power?

Upgrade to the FTX-1 Optima version or purchase the SPA-1 RF Power Amplifier for full 100W base station performance – all with a simple, tool-free connection.


Key Features at a Glance

  • Advanced SDR design using high-resolution A/D converter and FPGA (as seen in the FTDX10)

  • 32-bit DSP filtering with SHIFT, WIDTH, NOTCH, CONTOUR, APF, DNR, NB

  • True Dual-Band Operation including C4FM/C4FM simultaneous receive (V/V, U/U, V/U etc.)

  • 3D Spectrum Scope on a bright 4.3" TFT colour touchscreen

  • MAG / QMB / PMG Memory Grouping – for smarter scanning and recall

  • AMS (Automatic Mode Select) for seamless switching between FM and C4FM

  • FT8 “PRESET” mode – pre-configured for digital operations

  • Two front-facing speakers for loud, clear audio in the field

  • Aluminium die-cast chassis with optimised heat dissipation


Connectivity & Expandability

  • APRS® 1200/9600bps Data Communication

  • WiRES-X compatibility (available August 2025)

  • USB ports for CAT control, audio I/O, and TX control

  • MicroSD card slot

  • Full CW support (Zero-in, Reverse, Auto Zero-in, Key Shaping)

  • Compatible with YAESU ATAS-120A, ATAS-25, and FC-40 antenna tuners


Whether you're chasing DX on a hilltop or logging QSOs from the garden shed, the FTX-1 Field offers unmatched flexibility, performance, and value in a compact form factor.

[View the brochure here]

[View the manual here]

FTX-1 Field:

  • 6W (5W for QRP)Field Operation with the supplied Li-ion Battery
  • 10WField Operation with external DC power supply

Included items:

  • Field Head SBR-52LI 6400mAh Li-ion Battery
  • DC Power Cable with 2p-round plug for Field Head  
  • SSM-75E Hand Microphone

Available in Two Versions:

FTX-1 Field for Portable 10W Operation &

FTX-1 Optima for Full 100W Base Station Use

The FTX-1 provides continuous wide-range receiver coverage from 30kHz through 174MHz and from 400MHz through 470MHz including SWL, FM broadcast, and Air-band. FTX-1 Field and FTX-1 optima shares the “Field Head” - a field compact transceiver (W8.4’’ H3.5’’ D2.2’’/ W213 H89 D55mm).  

FTX-1 Field is supplied with a 6400mAh large capacity Li-ion Battery - SBR-52LI for field operation. FTX-1 optima is supplied with a detachable 100W RF power amplifier - SPA-1 for a Base Station in addition to the SBR-52LI Li-ion battery for field operation.

By attaching the SBR-52LI to the rear of the Field Head, the FTX-1 provides 6W (5W for QRP) stand-alone operation on HF through V/UHF bands in all modes – SSB, CW, AM, FM and C4FM digital.  9-hour stand-alone operating time with 6W on HF bands (SSB), and 8-hour operating time with 6W on V/UHF bands (FM) are available (6-6-48 duty cycle).  The SBR-52LI is rechargeable separately with a third-party’s USB Type-C PD cable (45W or greater/ 15V 2A). When using an external 13.8V DC power supply, up to 10W of power output is available, and the Field Head charges the SBR-52LI automatically. By connecting the SPA-1 to the rear of the Field Head, the FTX-1 operates as a 100W Base Station.  No tools are necessary for connection.

Useful Features for HF through UHF

  • MAG (Memory Auto Grouping) for HF/VHF/UHF : Memory Channels are automatically grouped and can be recalled by Band groups.  In M-GRP (My Group), any desirable memory channels can be set regardless of frequencies.
  • QMB (Quick Memory Bank) for HF/VHF/UHF : QMB stores frequency, mode, transmit/ receive settings, filters and other parameters of the current receiving signal. Up to 10 channels can be recalled with one touch of the [QMB] key.
  • PMG (Primary Memory Group) for VHF/UHF : Up to 5 PMG channels can be registered and then quickly monitored.  In AUTO mode, all PMG channels are scanned and up to two PMG channels with signals are simultaneously received.  In MANUAL mode, the PMG channel manually selected is always scanned and heard.  The other PMG channels are also scanned and a channel with a signal can be received and heard at the same time.  PMG function is useful for watching the channels Club members use to communicate.
  • AMS (Automatic Mode Select) for VHF/UHF : AMS automatically determines whether the received signal is C4FM digital or FM and sets the receiver to the appropriate mode.  No need for users to manually switch between modes.
  • Memory Channel Scope for HF/VHF/UHF : The reception status of up to 43 Memory Channels can be displayed with bar graph. Transmit/ Receive channels are selectable by touching the bar graph.

Basic but Superior Features

- Excellent proximity two-signal characteristics afforded by powerful RF Front-End design with 10-divided BPF (Band Pass Filter) in the amateur bands from HF through UHF and RF amplifier with a low NF (Noise Figure) which is excellent in intermodulation characteristics. In addition, a high-purity 110.592MHz oscillator circuit configuration supplies a high-quality sampling clock signal with excellent C/N characteristics to the A/D converter.

- SDR Circuit Configuration to ensure excellent fundamental Receiving Performance adopting the same high-resolution A/D converter and FPGA used in the FTDX10

- Effective QRM Rejection afforded by a 32-bit High-Speed DSP: SHIFT/ WIDTH/ NOTCH/ CONTOUR/ APF(audio peak filter)/ DNR (digital noise reduction) and NB (noise blanker) 

- True Dual-Band Operation including C4FM/C4FM Simultaneous Receive (HF/V, HF/U, V/U, U/V, V/V, U/U)*   *HF/HF is not available.

- 3DSS (3-Dimentional Spectrum Scope) with High-Resolution 4.3-inch TFT Color Touch Panel Display 

- Front Panel Design for Intuitive Operation such as the Dual LED indicators above the MAIN VFO to show the current receiver status of MAIN/SUB bands, VMI LED (VFO mode indicator) to present the current operation mode (MAIN, SUB and clarifier/split operation), and FUNC (Function) dial allowing quick selection of a desired menu and change of the setting value

- Super-DX expands the Communication range*   *Super-DX can be activated in all bands in all modes other than C4FM.

- “PRESET” mode suitable for FT8 Operation

- 2 Large Front Speakers ensures high-quality and powerful audio

- Aluminum die-cast chassis equipped with multiple slits for high heat dissipation ensures stable high-power output

Other Practical Features

  • 1200/9600bps APRS® Data Communication
  • Compatible with WiRES-X *available in August 2025
  • Micro SD card slot
  • CW operation (CW zero-in, CW Auto zero-in, CW Reverse, CW keying Signal Form Shaping, etc..)
  • USB ports to support CAT operation, audio input/output and TX control
  • Versatile useful functions for FM mode – DCS, CTSSS tone encoder/ decoder, ARS (Auto Repeater Shift), DTMF 
  • AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
  • Connectable with YAESU Automatic Active Tuning Antenna ATAS-120A, Active Tuning Antenna ATAS-25, and Long-wire compatible External Auto Antenna Tuner FC-40 for 100W HF/50MHz and 50W V/UHF operation

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If you have any equipment that needs to be returned to Martin Lynch & Sons, please fill out the form below:

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Upon receipt of goods you have 14 days to return goods however the goods must be returned in original packaging and care must have been taken with the goods you wish to return. Under distance selling regulations you are not entitled to any refund on carriage charges or modification charges made at your request. Large items cannot be returned if they have been assembled, unless faulty.

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Outside of the 14 faulty return period, returned items cannot be accepted, unless covered by manufacturer's warranty. We will repair as much as possible on site however in exceptional circumstances products may have to be returned to the manufacturer of distributor.

For repairs/replacements under manufacturer’s warranty for any item please download a ML&S return form from the link above and return to ML&S with the faulty product.

International Warranty information

Warranty service for items we sell is available in the U.K. only, unless otherwise noted. It is your responsibility to pay freight for returned items to the U.K. and back to you for desired warranty coverage. All of our NEW products come with a minimum 12 month warranty, (Yaesu & Icom 24 months), with up to 90 days on second-hand equipment. Items returned for service must state "returned goods for repair" on the return air waybill or U.K. import customs duties apply and will be added to your invoice. For more info about returning items please contact our customer help desk, [email protected]