Hello everyone,
Since there is currently no official remote control solution for the Yaesu FTX-1, I created a small desktop application based on publicly available CAT manuals to meet my own daily operating needs.
Prior to this, I had also used rigctl, flrig, and other existing CAT tools. Some of the issues I encountered may simply be due to the fact that the FTX-1 machine was relatively new, and its support documentation was still being developed. However, in my own usage scenarios, I always felt that the overall workflow and "feel" were not ideal, so I ultimately decided to create a tool specifically tailored for the FTX-1.
I have been using this software for several months, and it is currently primarily used for FT8 operation. I haven't encountered any stability issues. The aspects that are particularly helpful to me include:
Remote control based on CAT technology, eliminating the need for frequent physical contact with the machine itself.
When local strong signals are present, it's possible to make very quick manual notch adjustments.
It is possible to view multiple header fields simultaneously (e.g., S-table, output power, ALC, SWR, etc.)
Observe the output status more clearly during transmission to avoid over-compression.
The goal of this tool is not to create a general-purpose CAT controller, but rather to make the FTX-1 more user-friendly in both remote and digital modes, especially by improving real-time status visualization and interaction.
Currently, the interface supports multiple languages, including:
English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, German, French, and Spanish.
Pre-compiled versions for Windows 10/11 are now available on the GitHub Releases page:
👉 https://github.com/bg7nzl/ftx1ctl/releases
The complete source code is also available in the same repository. Feel free to view it.
This is an unofficial, amateur project based on publicly available CAT documentation, shared solely to be helpful for other FTX-1 users (especially those using digital modes).
We welcome any feedback or suggestions.
73
BG7NZL
