The latest on the FTX-1F

So far so good.  POTA is helpful as a test vehicle for new radios, morse key settings, etc.

To this point only one glitch.  The disappearing CW indicator after operating split.  I put a message out to Yaesu but nothing heard.  The September 2025 software update (202511) should take care of this issue.

CW is my main operating mode so my comments result from operating CW.  However, I did work a park on SSB with the FTX-1F and all went well (I think).

In the shack:

The transceiver does run hot as reported by many users.  I purchased the fan and it appears to cool things down a bit (on a DC supply).

I have used the radio connected to my Mac via a USB-C cable.  I am waiting for the Bluetooth unit to arrive.  I hope Bluetooth can be used to replace the cable to talk to the computer.  Report back when the module is received and installed.

Away from the shack:

The FTX-1F performed well using the battery on the back deck feeding a Wolf River vertical.  Hopefully soon it will go on the road for more tests in the wild.