The Ultimate Field Radio? Yaesu FTX-1F

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Check out the ultimate(?) field radio, the Yaesu FTx-1F! In this video, we'll dive into the features of this QRP ham radio and ponder whether or not it's a must-have for portable operations. Join OH8STN as he explores the capabilities of this compact field radio from Yaesu.
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@user-ie1ij9nr7e 10 дней назад

Hey Julian! Great to see you! About 2 years ago I had a crazy car crash and a stroke. My brain zapped a lot of the information I used to know regarding radio. Just the other day I made two HF contacts and a 2m contact. I'm trying to get my knowledge back! It's slowly coming back! I want to tell you thank you so much! Your knowledge and your drive is so valued! As I get my brain back in order, eventually I'll talk to you on the air! I am reviewing your videos on the Pi. Lol! -K0JWQ Adam!

@jeffcooper9363 2 дня назад

Great job covering the rig. I kept nodding in agreement with you the entire time. Not that I'm an expert by any means, but your presentations are always on the mark. Thanks Julian!

@beowolfso.6096 13 дней назад

Why are most QRP field radios not water resistant? If they are truly designed to be used in the outdoors, why not make the units at the very least IP66 (Like most if not all HT radios). When I go hiking, I always bring the Lab599 and leave the IC705 at home. On more than 1 occasion it's rained on me while establishing communications. Knowing my unit can survive getting wet brings peace of mind.

@OH8STN 13 дней назад

Preaching to the choir 👍🔆

@Franky6767 13 дней назад

I'm not the Yaesu guy, but I found the video very informative, thank you very much! And because I like what else you do with Ham Radio, solar, nature, etc., I've just become a new member.73

@bruehlt 13 дней назад

No wifi direct would be a dealbreaker for me. Connecting to my 705 via my Surface tablet without cables / wires is was a game changer.

@CharlesMartel676 13 дней назад

another great video, Julian!!!! Thank you!!!

@BobBob-il2ku 13 дней назад

I was hoping for an ip67 rating as it’s marketed as a “field radio”

@Blake-jl8lh 13 дней назад

ic 705 doesnt either...

@douglasvamateurradioandmore 11 дней назад

That would be nice. I live in a desert, not a big deal, but we still get rain. When out in the field i keep my 891 in a pouch away from my water. I will be getting some sort of water resistant cover that can cover the pack while hiking and the radio while out of the pack.

@toddbu-WK7L 2 дня назад

IP67 from Yaesu? I'll believe is when I see it. As far as I'm concerned, their radios aren't worth the money that they charge.

@greene_hu 13 дней назад

The best video on the ftx-1f expectations topic yet. I absolutely agree with everything You said. 👍

@mink0417 13 дней назад

Finally heard the opinion from you, Julian, great point of view on sat comm and power consumption. I’m some what stick to Yaesu, but still waiting for more info about what new features this new rig can give me based on my op style, or just a bunch of fancy stuff. I really hope it also have city FM radio RX like those in old FT8x7s personally. Thank you, great video.

@TangoRomeo121 13 дней назад

Well done as always Julian! I think you hit all the desired points for the new radio. I love the idea of being able to plug the solar panel directly to the radio too. It'll be interesting to see what's included when it finally arrives. Standing by for more info. See ya here later. Semper fi Brother, Todd KI5HNX

@Drivinglifesshortbus 13 дней назад

thank you for the overview. I enjoy your content and look forward to the day you get a chance to take this radio out and put it to the OH8STN test. Keep the videos coming. 73 Kd5feo

@ibuildsheds5654 12 дней назад

I pre-ordered and am hopeful and keeping positive ... i think this rig will be ok, or better.

@OH8STN 12 дней назад

Please let us know 👍

@503Nick 12 дней назад

Dual receive and full duplex? It’s a game changer in my book. Plus aprs? Ding ding ding winner winner chicken dinner. The the modularity is top of its class. Especially when they release the modular amp (hypothetical) 🙃 nice video

@gliderrider 13 дней назад

I’m going in the direction of what Lab599 may be offering with that HF handle talkie. Holding out for that one!

@toddbu-WK7L 2 дня назад

I have the TX-500 and it is an indescribably amazing radio.If the MP is anywhere close to the original, it will be awesome!

@skepticalmechanic 14 дней назад

Dude! You have a great voice!! You should be on commercial radio!

@OH8STN 13 дней назад

Retired from public broadcasting 👍

@milwman1958 13 дней назад

I have an 891 barely use it a QRP if I want it but with health issues I don’t really hike a lot anymore so it’s four wheel mobile and don’t matter. I can always take two batteries three batteries work out of the pick up. I will get the new F1 just because I want 2😊 meters SSB Scott KF0HRF

@johnk8091 12 дней назад

Icom IC-705 owner here. I only see two stand out features of this rig compared to my 705 - dual watch (I doubt it will have full duplex, the second VFO will mute on TX). The second stand out feature are the two antenna ports vs one for 705. I will stick to my IC-705, prefer the UI, display screen layout with the option of seeing ALL the meters on screen at the same time.

@OH8STN 12 дней назад

Well said! 👍

@DesignTrek 12 дней назад

Agreed!

@richardfitzwell5708 13 дней назад

Nice work, Julian, as usual.

@dougdaniels 14 дней назад

Is there any reason a QRO (100w) radio can't have low current consumption when running only 5-10w? I would think that would target a much wider audience than a QRP only rig. I must be in the minority customer base because none of the new offerings are targeting my interest in an all band all mode 100w field radio. I'm still using a 25 year old IC706MKIIG.

@stahpit1971 14 дней назад

I'm still using my 706MKIIG also and no you are not a minority in wanting an all mode 100-watt radio I don't understand why they have abandoned the 857/706 capabilities mobile radio. Even a 20-watt field radio would have put them in the spotlight.

@OH8STN 14 дней назад

There is no reason they can't do it. Look at the PA500 amplifier, 100 w with less than 12 amps of current consumption, and 80ma rx current. The community hasn't demanded it.

@k5wxp22 13 дней назад

@@OH8STNI think it is more that the Big 3 aren't listening. All anyone from marketing would have to do is watch some of the videos on RU-vid to see people asking for it. 73, Brett K5WXP

@anymouse6202 13 дней назад

Thanks

@VE9ASN 14 дней назад

Id hoped it would've adressed the issues with the 705, but no luck, maybe next time.

@OH8STN 14 дней назад

Agreed. It looks rather like a half-measure.

@VA7LFD 13 дней назад

Amazing video. Hopefully Yaesu listens!

@stewpot3971 13 дней назад

Also we will get 4m here in the UK (and anywhere else with 4m privileges) for this radio which is also in keeping with the other recent Yaesu rigs (FT-991a, FT-710 etc)

@sandybottom6623 13 дней назад

What's needed is a QT80 size and basic style with full 80 to 10mb HF up to 25W max output at least. Spectrum displays etc - the bells and whistles - can be done via Bluetooth.

@karlmadsen3179 14 дней назад

I still want one. I love my 818ND and carry it in a radio bag almost everywhere I drive. Even if it doesn't "kill" the IC-705, it's a great step forward. Did I say I still want one?

@OH8STN 13 дней назад

🤣👍

@Philip-KA4KOE 13 дней назад

Averaging on the panadapter which Yaesu has forgotten on their other fishfinder radios.

@yv6eda 13 дней назад

Nice points Julian!

@kurtschulmeyer1041 13 дней назад

I have high hopes,but as with all things new price point will also be important.whats the point of a portable low power rig that cost as much as a home rig.

@Porco_Utah 13 дней назад

I think this radio , as well as IC 705 are more made for Japanese domestic market. they use a lot of 144, 430MHz band CW, SSB. and their power level is limited to 10 watts on entry level license. AG6JU

@biffjones2601 12 дней назад

Julian, you should have sent your requirements list through to Yaesu a year ago.

@OH8STN 12 дней назад

I did 😉👍 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AbA4X468ipY.html

@richardiancarpenter534 7 дней назад

@5:49 Looking at Yaesu's estimates... HF operation is estimated at 9 hours of use, implying a draw of 0.63 amps, or 630 mA (5.67 Ah / 9h = 0.63 A). V/UHF is estimated to be 8 hours of use, implying a draw of approx. 0.71 amps, or 710 mA (5.67 Ah / 8h ≈ 0.71 A). There's nothing official listed on Yaesu's website yet, though, so it's all "back of the envelop math" until then.

@OH8STN 7 дней назад

Thanks! That would be about Yaesu 'standard' for their past field radios. I'm equally as curious about TX efficiency.

@AllanM2e0 13 дней назад

This is the radio that should’ve came out instead of the FT-818nd . I suppose better late than never, it does have the optional external cooling fan for ft-8 and external atu so it’s a very modular portable system however I wonder why they didn’t incorporate the cooling fan as standard in the radio itself or in the atu in the development phase. I suppose we will see what the accessories are available once it’s released

@OH8STN 13 дней назад

I believe they thought they could ride the wave of the ft-817 and ft-818. The IC-705 sets the bar do high, Yaesu doesn't even try.

@AllanM2e0 13 дней назад

@@OH8STN I think that’s the unfortunate part is that icom has a 4 year head start with the 705 so the market share they are targeting has been utilised and there’s the xeigu range which is capable while in a lot of people’s budgets in the current financial situation. So sadly other manufacturers have kind of stolen a march

@ibuildsheds5654 12 дней назад

I am betting though that the RX will consume ½ amp +/- depending on what all is turned on... doing some easy math based on advertised specs: battery 5.67Ah and 9 hours = 630mA/hr.

@OH8STN 12 дней назад

That's RX only. How efficient the TX current consumption is is also extremely important.

@johnratcliffe6438 13 дней назад

For me it needs 100w and full duplex, so I can use it in the shack as a competitor to the 9700.

@tuoppi42 14 дней назад

Having open API is about as essential as wireless device support. Support for audio over network can be done in many ways, but there is a trap; nobody would like to have a radio with support for network audio using something that is popular now, but will be dead in few years. Think about having a flagship radio with built in network audio made with Skype of early 00's instead of open standards.

@OH8STN 14 дней назад

Agreed old buddy 👍

@fotografm 13 дней назад

You forgot to mention the clip-on fan which makes the unit bigger, consume more power and might block the use of the clp-on ATU.

@adamjones8218 13 дней назад

The Fan clips onto the radio body then the ATU attaches to that based on pictures I've seen - definitely makes the radio a bit thicker, not necessarily an issue. However, not even ip66 rated, is getting frustrating with so called field radios. The battery is quite large and not HT compatible, that's how they're getting so much run time.

@OH8STN 12 дней назад

Indeed@ I was trying to be kind. 👍👍👍🤣

@fotografm 12 дней назад

@@OH8STN LOL

@TravelinHam 13 дней назад

If it’s $1400, it can’t be a replacement for the 818.

@OH8STN 12 дней назад

USD$$$ are a lot weaker than 2000 when the 817 came out.

@VE3IPS 13 дней назад

we have placed a deposit cannot wait

@keithfrost1268 11 дней назад

I know Japan doesn't have the same bands as the US, but i'd love to see the 220 band. I assume it has Fusion. what would impress the #@&& out of me is if they also had DMR & M17. I want a true multi-mode. I like D-Star, but it's propritary and i've been told DMR isn't. A tuner option is nice, but I'm a big fan of the swr scanner on the X6100. it's just easier to watch and adjust at the same time. I own mostly Icom's and have never been a fan of the bar-graph SWR.

@fullsaildigital 14 дней назад

Yaesu confirmed this does NOT do full duplex operation at the Tokyo Ham Fair

@OH8STN 14 дней назад

If that's true, they're not going to get my money. :(

@aj2isotadxing 14 дней назад

Mine either, only reason I would buy is for satcom and since no full duplex, Is a waste for me . Its basically a 705 to me

@Blake-jl8lh 13 дней назад

source?

@kengilcrest8670 13 дней назад

So the same old thing in a new package: typical.

@lyfandeth 13 дней назад

Could the rx power consumption be high because they used a cheaper circuit? Or could there be some technical advantage to the high power consumption they chose?

@68thBC 13 дней назад

I love my icom ic-705 but I will not say that it doesn't have flaws. This yaesu has me very tempted but I don't want a divorce getting it. Really tempted.

@GmailNexus 13 дней назад

Subbed!

@wushock92 13 дней назад

Welcome!

@steveehabibi1 13 дней назад

I think the biggest issue with this radio is that they took so long to bring it to market. Yaesu had enough time to listen to what people didn't like about the 705 and improve upon it. Icom did all of their market research for them and did not listen, disappointing. I have been waiting for Yaesu's response to the 705 before committing to a new qrp rig, and it wont be the ftx-1f.

@OH8STN 13 дней назад

Indeed, it seems they haven't been paying attention.

@douglasvamateurradioandmore 11 дней назад

The ftx would need to cost hundreds less than the 705 to be able to compete with the 705 with the features that have beem released.

@OH8STN 11 дней назад

Indeed

@MinnieAdams-g2w 3 дня назад

Peyton Neck

@kengilcrest8670 13 дней назад

The feature I see as critical, that existed on the 817 is at least two antenna conectors, that are user selectable as to what band a given connector handles. You build a radio that goes from 160 meters to 440 mhz and have ONE antenna connector ? Really Icom ???? This radio has two receivers. We need at least two antenna ports.

@mikeyB357 13 дней назад

It is usb C

@OH8STN 13 дней назад

We don't know yet 🤔

@haywyre817 12 дней назад

Lifes to short for QRP. Give it to me in a 100watt version. Replace the old FT-857

@dannydivine7699 13 дней назад

I don't guess I understand the fascination with QRP, what exactly can a QRP radio do that a FULL Power radio can't?? I mean rally how much weight would it add to the radio just to have FULL power capabilities? You can always turn the power down to whatever QRP level you wish to work at, can you not??

@Blake-jl8lh 13 дней назад

weight.

@dannydivine7699 13 дней назад

@@Blake-jl8lh Just exactly how much "REAL WORLD" difference are we talking about, NOT BATTERY, that's just a matter of how much run time do we want, but the actual weight of the radio it's self??

@ryany4326 13 дней назад

It can fit in a human carryable backpack with its antenna and power supply? Try operating on in the field ( on foot like a soldier would) with a 100w radio and it's required battery. In less than 1 outing I'm pretty sure you will come to understand quickly

@dannydivine7699 13 дней назад

@@ryany4326 Once again, I'm NOT considering the BATTERY, that's purely job specific, if you're gonna pack it around, put a small battery in and run the power low. When I want FULL power I don't plan to be carrying it. The point being ONE full power radio can fulfill BOTH use cases, a QRP radio will never be a full power rig

@Blake-jl8lh 13 дней назад

@@dannydivine7699 Its a very very big difference. Ignoring power, which is a silly thing to ignore because the radio needs it, the transistors in the amps get hotter. So now you need bigger heat syncs and more air flow. One "issue" with the 891 is it gets really hot if you push a lot of power through it.

@iamnobody9542 13 дней назад

Um... Yawn... FT-817ND Forever!! Better form factor too. I find the 705 and now this one (a mee too?) just clunky. Jerry wa2omu

@nikosracing2206 13 дней назад

icom ic 705 VS yaesu ftx-1f ??? 😂

@timbookedtwo2375 13 дней назад

how readable is the color display in normal outdoor sunlight? I have an HT (Wouxun KG-UV9K) with color display that is totally unreadable outdoors in normal daylight conditions. I bought for satellite comms outdoors during the day. I was unable to return the radio to the seller. Otherwise nice radio, dual trx airband 8.33khz step etc. But the totally awful display makes it a POS. I wrote many emails to Wouxun . I have not received a reply to any of them. My advice before you buy any radio with color display, take it outdoors in the sunlight. My Baofeng UV 5R has a readable display outdoors.

@TheRiddleNL 12 дней назад

LOL 🤣

@peterdalton4370 13 дней назад

What a disappointment, we already have the IC705, why do we need a Yaesu copy of the Icom radio. Yaesu seems to lack any form of creativity or imagination, they just slavishly "copy" what is already available.. Perhaps Yaesu should have looked at the TX550 from 599 Labs and tried to better it. Receive current should be below 100 mA (150 mA max). Regards, VK1XP

@mindfulmunchkin1215 14 дней назад

Pretty but useless, I've done more with my new ft 891 in 2 months than I've done with the 705 in 2 years. What I'd love is a ft891 update with lower power draw on rx. All these small power 10w radios are just too low power, the G90 is in a league of its own.

@OH8STN 14 дней назад

FT-891 - 1-2A on RX, 20-23A on TX. Check how much your 891 pulls at 5-watts. RX-TX efficiency are horrific on the 891. Sadly, this is typical Yaesu.

@mindfulmunchkin1215 14 дней назад

@@OH8STN yeah I know but here in Australia I feel I need the power. I'll see what I get on my first pota next weekend :) hopefully a few hours. I love it over my 705 so far.

@OH8STN 14 дней назад

@mindfulmunchkin1215 Your IC-705 with an external PA500 amplifier wouldn't be cost effective, but hugely more efficient. I loved the 891 as well, but couldn't reconcile its current consumption :(

@snoopymec 14 дней назад

I have a FT891 and absolutely love this radio. Very capable and compact... But I agree with Julian about the power consumption. It's pretty high for the delivered power. But excellent for having in the car or as a base station.

@Blake-jl8lh 13 дней назад

10 watts can get you pretty far in a field radio. What antenna are you rocking?

@Qwiv 13 дней назад

You are asking them to add features to a radio that already exists btw.

@OH8STN 13 дней назад

How do we know those features exist or not? The only one I'm certain doesn't exist after publishing this video is full duplex. After 818, we know they will do the least amount possible to put a portable radio out. I've basically already lost faith. Still hoping for better from Yaesu.

@Qwiv 13 дней назад

@@OH8STN we do t, that was my comment. You kept saying how they will add vs. hope they have. If they need to add something that is years out and a different model. I do hope it is full duplex for the Sat people. They have t had a radio in a while and they would be the small group that would buy this weird radio. Only thing I see I wish my 705 had was the 2 antenna ports but my HT really takes care of that need most of the time.

@jamesseaman2950 13 дней назад

@@Qwiv I read a comment from someone who attended the Tokyo Hamfair. He questioned a Yaesu engineer about full-duplex and apparently confirmed it's to be a full-duplex radio. People should realize the press release and samples on display at Tokyo are just a teaser. Yaesu is still finalizing all the specs and features.

@Qwiv 13 дней назад

@@jamesseaman2950 so I should trust information from a guy who k owns a guy who talked to another guy. Sounds like everything wrong with the world, youtube and the media. From the description, I believe and hope it is, but I don’t care enough either.

@kchaney56 6 дней назад

If you are rich and don't mind paying a fortune for a low power radio.

@jimmarcum7362 14 дней назад

I hope it is competitively priced. My guess it will be on the USA market by June 2025. Can't wait to see one in person.

@OH8STN 14 дней назад

Indeed, if they price it competitively and it also has full duplex for satellite comms, I'd pull the trigger on one for transponder work.

@dl4qb-andre938 14 дней назад

@@OH8STN There is no full duplex like the 9700 as i far as i know, you can not hear your own signal during TX.

@OH8STN 13 дней назад

Thx 👍

@rrrrsorry8408 12 дней назад

Looks like a cool little rig , I will keep rocking my 817nd . I have an 991 (not a ) and wish I’d never sold a brand new 897 that was given to me along with an icom hf rig. Don’t remember the model but it was along the same timeframe as the 897. I sold both to some old hams . I like the waterfall idea and the size but for me it’s just like chasing IPhones or Android phones. I’m so over that so unless someone comes out with something that is light years ahead of everything else I will let the dick measuring crowd have this radio.

@OH8STN 12 дней назад

Well said! Like you, I regret selling my FT-897. That rig was incredible! It was truly a 'field radio'. I wish Yaesu would have modernized the FT-897 concept.