FTX-1 Firmware Update Information

6/27/25 (Rev1)

Download Information

Download the FTX-1 [FTX-1_USA_Firmware_Update_202506.zip] from the following website:

https://www.yaesu.com/product-detail.aspx?Model=FTX-1%20Series&CatName=HF%20Transceivers/Amplifiers

Firmware Contents

[FTX-1_Firmware_update_202506].zip Contains:

MAIN: FTX-1_MAIN_V0105.SFL (6/27/25 New)
DISPLAY: FTX-1_DISPLAY_V0103.SFL (6/27/25 New)
IF DSP: FTX-1_IF DSP_V0102.SFL (6/27/25 New)
SDR: FTX-1 IF DSP V0104.SFL (6/27/25 New)
CTRL: SPA-1_CTRL_V111.SFL (6/27/25 New)

Manual Reference

Please read the FTX-1 series Firmware Upgrade Manual (Firmware_Ver_Up_Manual_ENG_FTX-1_2505-B.pdf).

Implemented Improvements (06/27/25)

Added APRS message function
Supports ATAS-120A Auto Tune (FTX-1 optima)
Displays the selected HF ANT connector number at the top of the screen
Improved APRS Beacon reception sensitivity
Fixed issue with GPS coordinates not being displayed correctly
Improved NB characteristics
Fixed issue with VOL volume not being adjustable while CW MESSAGE or VOICE MEMORY screen is displayed
Fixed issue with SUB side receiving sound being output during SPLIT operation
Fixed issue with SETTING MENU not being backed up to SD card properly
Other minor fixes

Resetting the Transceiver

Note: After installing the firmware completely, the FTX-1 must be reset.

Refer to the FTX-1 series Operating Manual Page 79 or the Firmware_Ver_Up_Manual_ENG_FTX-1_2505-B.

Turn the transceiver OFF.
While pressing the [BACK] and [FINE/FAST] keys simultaneously, then turn the transceiver ON.

The frequency display will return to "144.000.000" (SUB-side), "7.000.000" (MAIN-side).

Diagram showing the rear panel of the FTX-1 transceiver. Two hands are depicted, one pointing to the [BACK] button and the other to the [FINE/FAST] button, indicating the controls for the reset procedure.

Conclusion

This completes the firmware upgrading process.

If you already have the above firmware versions, it is not necessary to update the FTX-1 again.

Yaesu hopes this new firmware will increase your enjoyment of your FTX-1. Thank you for choosing Yaesu radios.

For any problems or questions, please contact Yaesu Amateur Tech Support at amateurtech@yaesu.com.

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