Kris - KZ7K, Author at My QSO Journey

The Yaesu FC-80 Tuner for the FTX-1 Field: Does What It Says

July 28, 2026

My take on the Yaesu FC-80 automatic tuner for the FTX-1 Field Head. It’s not a G90-level internal tuner, but for a 3:1 mismatch it performs quite nicely.

Programming and Organizing Memory Channels on the FTX-1

July 28, 2026

How I organize memory channels on the FTX-1 by band and purpose, and the fastest way to load them without fighting the touchscreen.

The Yaesu FTX-1: The Complete Guide

July 28, 2026

Every FTX-1 post on QSO Journey in one place: the overview, setup guides, field ops, digital modes, operating skills, and maintenance.

Pairing the FTX-1 with the Spooltenna Ultra for Portable HF

July 28, 2026

Why the Spooltenna Ultra is my default antenna for the FTX-1 in the field, and how I actually deploy and tune the pairing.

Contesting with the FTX-1: Menu and Setup Tips for Faster Runs

July 28, 2026

How I set up the FTX-1 for a contest weekend, from menu shortcuts to logging integration that keeps the run moving.

Setting Up the FTX-1 for POTA: A Portable Field Kit Walkthrough

July 28, 2026

What actually goes into my FTX-1 POTA kit, from the radio and antenna down to the small stuff that saves an activation.

FTX-1 Care and Feeding: Cooling, Cleaning, and Long-Term Reliability

July 28, 2026

Basic maintenance habits that keep the FTX-1 and SPA-1 running reliably after heavy field and shack use.

Updating FTX-1 Firmware: Why and How

July 28, 2026

How I approach FTX-1 firmware updates, from checking release notes to the backup step I never skip.

Common FTX-1 Problems and How I’ve Solved Them

July 28, 2026

The actual problems I’ve run into with the FTX-1 across field and shack use, and what fixed each one.

Using the FTX-1’s Spectrum Scope to Find Openings Faster

July 28, 2026

How I actually use the FTX-1’s 3DSS spectrum display to find band openings and activity instead of just tuning around blind.

FTX-1 Audio Settings for Cleaner SSB: Mic Gain, Compression, and EQ

July 28, 2026

How I dialed in mic gain, compression, and EQ on the FTX-1 for SSB audio that gets unsolicited compliments instead of complaints.

Getting the Most from the FTX-1’s Internal Antenna Tuner

July 28, 2026

How the FTX-1’s automatic tuner actually behaves, what it can and can’t fix, and how I get the fastest, cleanest matches out of it.

Author: Kris – KZ7K

The Yaesu FC-80 Tuner for the FTX-1 Field: Does What It Says

Programming and Organizing Memory Channels on the FTX-1

The Yaesu FTX-1: The Complete Guide

Pairing the FTX-1 with the Spooltenna Ultra for Portable HF

Contesting with the FTX-1: Menu and Setup Tips for Faster Runs

Setting Up the FTX-1 for POTA: A Portable Field Kit Walkthrough

FTX-1 Care and Feeding: Cooling, Cleaning, and Long-Term Reliability

Updating FTX-1 Firmware: Why and How

Common FTX-1 Problems and How I’ve Solved Them

Using the FTX-1’s Spectrum Scope to Find Openings Faster

FTX-1 Audio Settings for Cleaner SSB: Mic Gain, Compression, and EQ

Getting the Most from the FTX-1’s Internal Antenna Tuner

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