Yaesu FTX-1-OPTIMA HF/50/144/430MHz SDR All Mode Base/Portable Transceiver

Yaesu FTX-1 OPTIMA HF/50/144/430MHz SDR All Mode Base/Portable Transceiver

The Yaesu FTX-1 OPTIMA is the high-power version of the FTX-1 series, combining full HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz all-mode operation with advanced SDR technology and flexible portable or base station deployment. Featuring dual independent receivers, C4FM digital communication capability, integrated spectrum analysis tools, and 100-watt HF/50 MHz output with the included amplifier system, the FTX-1 OPTIMA delivers a complete all-band amateur radio solution for portable, mobile, and fixed-station operation.

Key Features

• HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz amateur band coverage
• All-mode operation including SSB, CW, AM, FM, and C4FM Digital Voice
• Advanced SDR receiver architecture with dual independent receivers
• Simultaneous dual-band reception across multiple amateur bands
• Continuous receive coverage from 30 kHz through VHF and UHF frequencies
• 100 Watt HF and 50 MHz operation with included SPA-1 RF power amplifier
• 50 Watt output on 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands
• Portable transceiver core can be operated independently for field use
• Integrated 6400 mAh lithium-ion battery system for portable operation
• 3DSS (3-Dimensional Spectrum Stream) real-time spectrum scope
• High-resolution waterfall display for signal monitoring
• Large 4.3-inch full-color touchscreen interface
• C4FM System Fusion digital voice and data communication support
• AMS (Automatic Mode Select) functionality for seamless FM and C4FM switching
• 32-bit DSP processing for enhanced receive and transmit performance
• Digital Noise Reduction, Noise Blanker, Notch Filter, Contour, APF, Shift, and Width controls
• Dedicated amateur-band RF filtering for improved receiver selectivity
• Dual internal speakers for enhanced receive audio quality
• USB Type-C connectivity and charging support
• USB audio and CAT control support for digital mode applications
• Compatible with FT8, FT4, JS8Call, Winlink, and other digital communications software
• Automatic battery charging during external power operation
• Optional Bluetooth and GPS expansion support
• Memory management, firmware updates, and station backup capability
• Compact transportable design suitable for portable and fixed station use
• Ideal for POTA, SOTA, emergency communications, mobile installations, and home stations
• Flexible operation as either a QRP portable radio or a full-power 100 W base transceiver

Typical Uses

• POTA and SOTA activations
• Portable HF, VHF, and UHF operation
• Home station all-band communications
• C4FM digital voice networking
• Emergency and disaster communications
• FT8, FT4, and digital mode operation
• Mobile and expedition deployments
• DX and contest operation

In the Box

• Yaesu FTX-1 Transceiver Unit
• SPA-1 100 Watt RF Power Amplifier Unit
• SBR-52LI 6400 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
• SSM-75E Hand Microphone
• DC Power Cable
• User Documentation