Yaesu Releases FTX-1 Series of Radios

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Yaesu has released information about a new series of radios targeting both field operation and base station use cases. The FTX-1 series of transceivers is made up of the FTX-1 Field and the FTX-1 Optima. Both radios are HF/50/144/430MHz all mode transceivers. While the Field model can operate up to 10 Watts, the Optima can operate up to 100 Watts.

Availability as early as mid May.

Yaesu FTX-1 - https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&encProdID=751415C5EA3B7C6096AA10E22C4D427F&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0

QRP Silent Antenna Tuning Unit with Built-in Noise Bridge

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This innovative antenna tuning unit (ATU) enables QRP operators to match their antennas without transmitting RF signals. Using a noise bridge technique instead of traditional transmit-and-tune methods, it achieves truly silent operation. The design incorporates an L-match network with switched inductors and variable capacitor, handling impedance matching from 3-30MHz. Operating from a 9V battery, it includes a built-in RF power meter and dummy load for QRP transmitter testing. The compact unit is particularly suitable for portable operations where minimal RF emissions during tuning are desired.

More Information - https://www.dxzone.com/dx36251/qrp-silent-antenna-tuning-unit-with-built-in-noise-bridge.html

Yaesu, Icom & Kenwood Feature New Transceivers at Ham Fair Japan

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The big three amateur radio transceiver manufacturers each featured new transceivers at Ham Fair in Japan this past week. Yaesu revealed the FTX-1F, a portable radio designed to compete with the Icom IC-705. Icom announced the IC-7760, a "Shack Style" transceiver with separate base and dual display panel. Kenwood revealed a yet to be named mobile rig capable of both APRS and DSTAR.

Yaesu FTX-1F

  • Portable

  • SDR transceiver

  • Covers HF - 430MHz

  • FT-818ND successor

  • Supports C4FM

  • 6W battery, 10W external power

Icom IC-7760

  • 200 W HF/50 MHz amateur transceiver

  • "innovative Shack Style" consisting a full control head with separate RF deck

  • In-house remote operation through a wired LAN

  • Two displays, 7-inch wide and 2.4-inch

  • Touch screen operation

Kenwood Mobile Radio

  • Dual receive

  • Separate display, base units

  • GPS receiver

  • APRS support

  • DSTAR support

  • USB-C port

  • SD card port