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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.

Working DX Pileups and Split Operation on the FTX-1

July 28, 2026

How to set up and work split on the FTX-1, and the pileup habits that actually get you through faster.

Troubleshooting Common FTX-1 Digital Mode Audio Issues

July 28, 2026

The digital mode audio problems that come up most with the FTX-1, and the order I actually check things in to fix them fast.

Running the FTX-1 QRP vs Full Power in the Field: When to Choose Which

July 28, 2026

How I actually decide between QRP and full power on the FTX-1 in the field, based on band conditions, kit weight, and what I’m trying to accomplish.

Packing an FTX-1 Go-Bag: What I Actually Carry

July 28, 2026

My grab-and-go FTX-1 bag, built for showing up ready whether that’s an EmComm callout or a last-minute activation.

FTX-1 Menu Deep Dive: Settings Worth Changing from Factory Default

July 28, 2026

The FTX-1 menu settings I changed out of the box, and why the factory defaults don’t fit most real operating situations.

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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

Working DX Pileups and Split Operation on the FTX-1

Troubleshooting Common FTX-1 Digital Mode Audio Issues

Running the FTX-1 QRP vs Full Power in the Field: When to Choose Which

Packing an FTX-1 Go-Bag: What I Actually Carry

FTX-1 Menu Deep Dive: Settings Worth Changing from Factory Default

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