FTX-1Field
FTX-1Field QRP HF/6M VHF/UHF Portable All mode Transceiver
The FTX-1Field is a QRP upto 6W (10W with 13.8V DX Ext supply) battery powered multi-mode Portable Transceiver covering the HF/6M/VHF and UHF Amateur Bands. Using Yaesu’s latest A/D FPGA and SDR receiver technology as used in our top line transceivers like the FTDX101 and FTDX10, the FTX-1F receiver provides excellent receiver performance in a small portable unit. A 4.3” TFT Colour Touch screen provides an easy to read radio status display with 3DSS band scope.
- Covers HF/6M/VHF and UHF in all modes including C4FM.
- QRP 6W when powered by SBR-52Li Battery and 10W when powered by 13.8V DC Supply
- Receiver RF-Front End with Superb Interference Rejection
- Equipped with 4.3”TFT Colour Touch Panel Display
- 3DSS real time display for showing constantly changing band conditions
- 3 Display modes for Dual-Band Display (Left/Right, Dual-Band Display ( Up/Down) or Single Band Display
- True Dual-Band simultaneous receive (HF/V-UHF, VHF/VHF, VHF/UHF, UHF/UHF) simultaneous C4FM/C4FM receive.
- Super-DX Expands Communications range
- FUNC Dial used to change and recall settings
- “Preset” mode settings suitable for FT8
- Comaptible with Wires-X and APRS Data communications ( needs FGPS-5 for APRS
- QRP mode sets TX power to 5W or lower
- Micro SD card for Storing parameters, Messages and firmware Updates
- USB-C for data communication modes like RTTY, PSK-31, SSTV and FT8
- Versatile functions for CW operation, Built in keyer, Memory keyer, Full and Semi Break-in,
- Convenient functions for Analogue FM, CTCSS, DCS , DTMF signalling , Programmable Repeater offsets,
- C4FM Digital Technologies: Outstanding Audio Quality, AMS, Brick wall dropoff range
- External 10W FC-80 Auto ATU for HF/6M matching Aerials SWR <3:1. Clips on the radio over the SBR-52Li Battery
- External 10W FC-90 Auto ATU for HF/6M matchin Long Wire Aerials. Stand alone. RF and control cable for data and DC included.
- Works with ATAS-120 Mobile Antenna when powered by 13.8V DC supply
- SPG-1 Protection guard for FTX-1F head.
General
TX Frequency Range 1.8 MHz – 430MHz Band Amateur Bands only
70.0 – 70.5MHz UK Versions only.
Specifications only apply within Amateur Bands
70.0 – 70.5MHz UK Versions only.
Specifications only apply within Amateur Bands
RX Frequency Range 30KHz – 174MHz, 400 -470MHz
1.8MHz – 430MHz Amateur Bands
(Specified performance, Amateur bands only)
1.8MHz – 430MHz Amateur Bands
(Specified performance, Amateur bands only)
Emission Modes A1A (CW), A3E(AM), J3E (LSB/USB), F3E (FM),
F7W (C4FM) F1D, F2D
Frequency Steps 1*/5/10Hz (SSB,CW) 10/100Hz (AM/FM)
* Fine Tune “ON”
* Fine Tune “ON”
Antenna Impedeance 50Ω unbalanced Tuner OFF
16.76.7Ω – 150.0Ω, unbalanced (Tune ON 1.8MHz – 29.7MHz)
25.0Ω – 100.0Ω, unbalanced (Tune ON 50MHz Amateur Band)
16.76.7Ω – 150.0Ω, unbalanced (Tune ON 1.8MHz – 29.7MHz)
25.0Ω – 100.0Ω, unbalanced (Tune ON 50MHz Amateur Band)
Operating Temperature Range +32ºF to +122ºF ( 0ºC to +50ºC)
Frequency Stability ±0.5ppm (after 1 minute @ +14ºF to 122ºF [-10ºC to +50ºC])
Power Supply Plug on Battery SBR-52Li 10.5V
External DC 13.8V Supply
External DC 13.8V Supply
Power Consumption (Approx) RX No Signal – 0.6 RX Signal Present – 09A
TX Field (6W) 2.5A TX Field (10W) 3.0A
TX Field (6W) 2.5A TX Field (10W) 3.0A
Dimensions 213 x 89 x 55 mm
Weight 1.25Kg
TRANSMITTER
Power Output 6W with SBR-52Li, 10W with external 13.8V DC
Modulation Types J3E SSB Balanced
A3E AM Low Level early stages
F3E FM Variable Reactance
A3E AM Low Level early stages
F3E FM Variable Reactance
Maximum FM Deviation ±5kHz or ±2.5kHz Narrow
Harmonic Radiation => -50dB 1.8 – 29.7MHz (Amateur Bands only)
=> -63dB 50MHz (Amateur Bands only 100W)
=> -60dB SSB Carrier Suppression
=> -60dB SSB Undesired Sideband Suppression
=> -63dB 50MHz (Amateur Bands only 100W)
=> -60dB SSB Carrier Suppression
=> -60dB SSB Undesired Sideband Suppression
Bandwidth 3KHz (LSB/USB) 500Hz CW
6KHz (AM) 16KHz (FM)
6KHz (AM) 16KHz (FM)
Audio Response (SSB) Not more than -6dB from 300 – 2700Hz
Microphone Impedance 600Ω (200 – 10KΩ) data input
RECEIVER
Circuit Type SDR
Sensitivity (Typical) SSB/CW (BW 2.4KHz/10dB S+S/N)
1.8MHz – 30.0MHz 0.16µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
5.0MHz – 54.0MHz 0.125 0.125µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
70.0 -70.5MHz 2.0µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
AM (BW: 6KHZ/10DB S+N/N 30% Modulation @ 400Hz
0.5 – 1.8MHz 7.9µV
1.8MHz – 30MHz 2.0µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
50.0 – 54.0MHz 1.0µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
70.0- 70.5MHz ??
FM (BW:12kHz 12dB SINAD)
28.0 -30MHz 0.25µV (IPO:AMP 2 ‘ON’)
50.0 – 54.0 MHZ 0.2µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
70MHz – 70.5MHz 0.25µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
1.8MHz – 30.0MHz 0.16µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
5.0MHz – 54.0MHz 0.125 0.125µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
70.0 -70.5MHz 2.0µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
AM (BW: 6KHZ/10DB S+N/N 30% Modulation @ 400Hz
0.5 – 1.8MHz 7.9µV
1.8MHz – 30MHz 2.0µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
50.0 – 54.0MHz 1.0µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
70.0- 70.5MHz ??
FM (BW:12kHz 12dB SINAD)
28.0 -30MHz 0.25µV (IPO:AMP 2 ‘ON’)
50.0 – 54.0 MHZ 0.2µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
70MHz – 70.5MHz 0.25µV (IPO: AMP 2 ‘ON’)
Selectivity (Width Centre) upto here -6dB -60dB
CW (BW:0.5KHz) 0.5KHz or better 0.75KHz or less
SSB (BW:2.4KHz) 2.4KHz or better 3.6KHz or less
AM (BW: 6KHz) 6KHz or better 15.0KHz or less
FM (BW:12KHz) 12KHz or better 25KHz or less
CW (BW:0.5KHz) 0.5KHz or better 0.75KHz or less
SSB (BW:2.4KHz) 2.4KHz or better 3.6KHz or less
AM (BW: 6KHz) 6KHz or better 15.0KHz or less
FM (BW:12KHz) 12KHz or better 25KHz or less
Image Rejection 70dB or better (1.8MHz – 28MHz Amateur Bands )
60dB or better (50Mhz – 54 MHz Amateur Bands )
60dB or better (50Mhz – 54 MHz Amateur Bands )
Maximium Audio Output 2.5W into 4Ω load with 10% THD
Audio Output Impedance 4Ω to 16Ω ( 4Ω Nominal )
Conducted Radiation Less than 4nW