As mentioned before, the Yaesu FTX-1F (due "early 2025") is meant to be the competitor to the ICOM IC-705 and the successor to the FT817/818 QRP radios. I have not yet heard any more details of specs or price. With the stiff competition, it has to be keenly priced.
I came across this video earlier. Many are trying to show what it can do, but without full specs there are lots of guesses!
A quick check at Ham Radio Japan (all in Japanese!) had no more details. I wonder if Yaesu was "testing the waters" to judge interest? It would not surprise me if Yaesu decided the competition is just too fierce to make any money and drop it even before it is launched. Do you have any more details?
I cannot imagine the IC-905 sells many and makes ICOM any profits.
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Not a fan of Yaesu, although I own a FT817ND which I like. I really don't know if there is still a market for radios like this. It is actually not really small and probably weight heavier as the FT817. Do you need al the features to be on air? More interesting, have you seen the Zbitx recently? See: https://www.hfsignals.com/index.php/zbitx/
Have fun! 73, Bas PE4BAS
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