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Important
This firmware is provided for the FTX-1 series.
Before downloading the software, please read the "Important Notes" carefully.
Downloading this firmware will indicate your agreement with the contents of the "Important Notes".
"Transceiver" is used hereafter to refer to the FTX-1 series transceiver.
Important Notes
m All responsibility in using this firmware lies with the customer. We cannot be held responsible in any way for
damages or losses which may be incurred by the customer as a result of using this firmware.
m The transceiver settings must be reset immediately after updating the firmware. Resetting the transceiver
will clear all memories and the setting data in the setting menu.
Before updating the firmware, it is recommended to back up the memory data saved in the memory channels
and the setting data of the setting menu. Refer to "Saving Memory data and setting Menu data" described
in the Operation Manual for the backup process.
m Copyrights and all other intellectual property rights for the firmware, as well as the manual, are the property
of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
m The revision and modification of this firmware is prohibited. Redistribution, transfer, and resale of downloaded
files are also prohibited.
m Downloaded files are for personal use only.
m If assistance is needed to perform the firmware upgrade, please consult with one of our sales sites or
service centers.
The transceiver settings must be reset immediately after updating the firmware. Resetting the transceiver
will clear all memories and the setting data of the setting menu.
It is recommended the memory data saved in the Memory Channels, and the setting data of the Setting
Menu be backed up before updating the transceiver firmware. Refer to "Saving Memory data and setting
Menu data" described in the Operation Manual for the backup procedure.
FT X -1 series
Firmware Upgrade Manual
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Summary of Contents for Yaesu FTX-1 Series

  • Page 1 Before downloading the software, please read the “Important Notes” carefully. Downloading this firmware will indicate your agreement with the contents of the “Important Notes”. “Transceiver” is used hereafter to refer to the FTX-1 series transceiver. Important Notes m All responsibility in using this firmware lies with the customer. We cannot be held responsible in any way for damages or losses which may be incurred by the customer as a result of using this firmware.
  • Page 2 Regarding this Firmware “DISPLAY”, “MAIN”, “DSP” and “SDR” firmware are available for the FTX-1 field head, and “OPT” firmware is available for the FTX-1 optima (or SPA-1). Check the firmware version, and perform firmware upgrades when needed. microSD card preparation Format (initialize) the microSD card in advance with the transceiver, before updating the firmware.
  • Page 3: Downloading The Firmware

    Downloading the Firmware 1. Download the “FTX-1_Firmware_update_xxxxxx.zip” compressed file from the YAESU website. 2. Unzip the downloaded file. • Using a PC with Windows OS, right click on the downloaded “zip” file. The “Extract All Contents Menu” will extract the contents of the zip file into a new folder, and then open the new folder.
  • Page 4: How To Update The Firmware

    FIRMWARE UPDATE INSERT ‘LATEST VERSION’ FIRMWARE SD CARD. TOUCH THE SCREEN TO CONTINUE. Do not touch the Screen, proceed to the next step. 5. Turn the [FUNC] knob clockwise 5 clicks or more. • The “YAESU BOOT LOADER Vxx-xx” screen appears.
  • Page 5 6. Make sure that the [DISPLAY] shows the mark “3”, then touch [UPDATE]. Do not mark “3” other than [DISPLAY]. YAESU BOOT LOADER Vxx-xx Ready (No such file) Do not mark “” (No such file) on the boxes indicated (No such file) 7.
  • Page 6 • (Broken file): Indicates the file is corrupted for some reason. Download the firmware file from the YAESU website again and try again from the beginning. 16. Touch [UPDATE] to display the update confirmation screen. • To cancel the update, touch [CANCEL].
  • Page 7 17. Touch [OK] to update the firmware. • To cancel the update, touch [CANCEL]. 18. The update progress indicator is displayed when the firmware transfer begins. • Please wait until the process has been completed. Caution! Do not remove the microSD card or turn the transceiver OFF while updating. If the update is interrupted the transceiver will not operate properly.
  • Page 8 OPT” to mark “3”. £ • Make sure that the [OPT] shows the mark “3”. • Do not mark “3” other than [OPT]. YAESU FTX-1 FIRMWARE UPDATE (No such file) (No such file) Do not mark “” on the boxes indicated...
  • Page 9 28. The update progress indicator is displayed when the firmware transfer begins. • Please wait until the process has been completed. Caution! Do not remove the microSD card or turn the transceiver OFF while updating. If the update is interrupted the transceiver will not operate properly. 29.
  • Page 10 Copyright 2025 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Omori Bellport Building D-3F 6-26-3 Minami-Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 140-0013, Japan YAESU USA 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.