Do you own a Yaesu FT-891 or are you thinking about getting one soon? If
so then watch this video and I will show you how to program 6 and 10
meter repeaters into your FT-891!
Yaesu FT-891 Programming Tutorial
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YAESU FT 891 Review Solid
After using this radio more, I am updating my review. Yes, a solid little radio and I have experienced no problems--excellent audio reports using my Heil mic, no problems operating, and has the features I expect from a field radio. I have it side-by-side with my Elecraft K3 and enjoy using it.
The menu system is easy, once you see how it works. This radio has few buttons (uses its menu system instead), but that makes it a simple and great field radio to me... I am use to the "many button settings" on my Elecraft, but generally only use them under certain conditions; so the 891 posed no problems--just takes a few seconds more to set. Of course, if you cannot figure out menu systems or don't want to learn something new--then it may be better to select a radio that has no learning curve.
Would I buy it again--yes. Would I recommend it--yes. It has been a fun radio and enjoyable to use.
The menu system is easy, once you see how it works. This radio has few buttons (uses its menu system instead), but that makes it a simple and great field radio to me... I am use to the "many button settings" on my Elecraft, but generally only use them under certain conditions; so the 891 posed no problems--just takes a few seconds more to set. Of course, if you cannot figure out menu systems or don't want to learn something new--then it may be better to select a radio that has no learning curve.
Would I buy it again--yes. Would I recommend it--yes. It has been a fun radio and enjoyable to use.
FT-891 HF+50Mhz ALL MODE MOBILE TRANSCEIVER
FT-891 HF+50Mhz ALL MODE MOBILE TRANSCEIVER
The FT-891 HF All Mode Mobile Transceiver once again continues Yaesu's legacy for legendary receiver design in a compact package, providing uncompromised performance for both the mobile and stationary Amateur operator. High end 32-Bit floating point DSP enhances the operating experience providing a cleaner, clearer signal and reducing overall operator fatigue creating a more enjoyable environment for any Amateur operator.
Uncompromising Receiver Circuit Design Ensures Excellent Performance
• Triple conversion with a 1st IF frequency of 69.450 MHz (SSB/CW/AM
• 3 kHz roofing filter equipped as standard feature
• TCXO provides ±0.5 ppm High frequency stability (-10°C to +50°C)
Stable 100 Watt Output
The FT-891 provides stable 100 Watts (25W AM) of high power output. High reliability is assured by the transmitters careful circuit design with efficient thermostatically-controlled Dual internal fans and the die cast heat transferring chassis.
32-Bit IF DSP Provides effective and optimized QRM rejection
The 32 bit high speed floating Point DSP (max 3000 MIPS) provides effective cancellation/reduction (DNR) of the random noise that is frequently frustrating while on the HF bands. The highly optimized AUTO NOTCH (DNF) automatically eliminates dominant beat tones, and the CONTOUR, and the APF, are very effective receiver noise reduction tools during HF band operations.
The FT-891 HF All Mode Mobile Transceiver once again continues Yaesu's legacy for legendary receiver design in a compact package, providing uncompromised performance for both the mobile and stationary Amateur operator. High end 32-Bit floating point DSP enhances the operating experience providing a cleaner, clearer signal and reducing overall operator fatigue creating a more enjoyable environment for any Amateur operator.
Uncompromising Receiver Circuit Design Ensures Excellent Performance
• Triple conversion with a 1st IF frequency of 69.450 MHz (SSB/CW/AM
• 3 kHz roofing filter equipped as standard feature
• TCXO provides ±0.5 ppm High frequency stability (-10°C to +50°C)
Stable 100 Watt Output
The FT-891 provides stable 100 Watts (25W AM) of high power output. High reliability is assured by the transmitters careful circuit design with efficient thermostatically-controlled Dual internal fans and the die cast heat transferring chassis.
32-Bit IF DSP Provides effective and optimized QRM rejection
The 32 bit high speed floating Point DSP (max 3000 MIPS) provides effective cancellation/reduction (DNR) of the random noise that is frequently frustrating while on the HF bands. The highly optimized AUTO NOTCH (DNF) automatically eliminates dominant beat tones, and the CONTOUR, and the APF, are very effective receiver noise reduction tools during HF band operations.
Replace Legacy Radios Yaesu FT-891
Nice concise video. I'm looking for my first "new" HF rig. I have a
mid 1990s Icom 737 that has taught me a lot, and the price was right.
I would like nicer receive/DPS/filtering, and the portable size sounds really appealing.
Portability aside, how does this radio compare to the FT-450D? They are within $20 of each other, cover the same bands/modes. I imagine the FT-891 has improve RX.
Also, the FT-450D includes a built-in tuner. Because of my compromised antenna system in my small suburban lot, and lousy band conditions I mainly work digital modes like PSK31 and JT65.
I would like nicer receive/DPS/filtering, and the portable size sounds really appealing.
Portability aside, how does this radio compare to the FT-450D? They are within $20 of each other, cover the same bands/modes. I imagine the FT-891 has improve RX.
Also, the FT-450D includes a built-in tuner. Because of my compromised antenna system in my small suburban lot, and lousy band conditions I mainly work digital modes like PSK31 and JT65.
For mobile purpose and fieldday/camping its very good
For mobile purpose and fieldday/camping its very good
I started with my mobile operation in the middle of the 0 years with a IC-7000, which was a nice rig. 2015 I decided to sell it and look for another one.
My purpose is do ham radio operation on holidays and some mobile operation out of my city QTH, due to distortion
So the rig should have a small form factor, VHF/UHF is not in the focus, using SSB and CW.
AFter a short period with a FT-991 and an IC-7300 (to big) I occasionally got a used FT-891.
I read about the FT-891, but even at Yahoo groups there are not so much members, so in my opinion, there is not a big community now :-).
First I took it to my shack, compared it with my K3S, so I recognized the differences.
RX in practice is well, also on a middle sized beam.
Modulation with the original mike is also well after you have done the right setup (1hour work)
I started with my mobile operation in the middle of the 0 years with a IC-7000, which was a nice rig. 2015 I decided to sell it and look for another one.
My purpose is do ham radio operation on holidays and some mobile operation out of my city QTH, due to distortion
So the rig should have a small form factor, VHF/UHF is not in the focus, using SSB and CW.
AFter a short period with a FT-991 and an IC-7300 (to big) I occasionally got a used FT-891.
I read about the FT-891, but even at Yahoo groups there are not so much members, so in my opinion, there is not a big community now :-).
First I took it to my shack, compared it with my K3S, so I recognized the differences.
RX in practice is well, also on a middle sized beam.
Modulation with the original mike is also well after you have done the right setup (1hour work)
Yaesu FT-891 on the 40 meter band
Yaesu FT-891 on the 40 meter band
Trying the new Yaesu FT-891 on my 40 meter rotary dipole @ approx 30ft.
Trying the new Yaesu FT-891 on my 40 meter rotary dipole @ approx 30ft.
YAESU FT 891 Excellent portable rig
I was looking for something to extend my portable HF
operating beyond QRP (FT-817). This fit the bill. The readout and menu
system seem better for outdoor use than the 817. The fact that
settings are not retained when band switching is a slight drawback...but
easy to overcome once you realize what is happening.
Being a dedicated Yaesu operator I found keeping my stable of gear all Yaesu simplifies my life!
Other transceivers are FT-817 and FTDX-3000...they are all keepers for me.
Being a dedicated Yaesu operator I found keeping my stable of gear all Yaesu simplifies my life!
Other transceivers are FT-817 and FTDX-3000...they are all keepers for me.
FT-891 Hard to beat for the price
Having owned over 100 radios since 1961, I can truly say that this radio is a huge bang for the buck.I have owned the Yaesu FT950, the MKV Field and the FT 1200., as well as the FT857D and FT450D, so I think I am capable in sharing my thoughts on this little Jewell.
This radio is menu driven as expected in a small box, but easy to maneuver even for this 79 year old ham.
It has many of the features of the 950 and 1200 including a parametric audio equalizer, many features for the receive adjustments and a real time scope,scans 250KC in less than a second, A killer auto notch filter and a manual notch as well.Transmitted recorded audio for those that contest. Many other features that you can look up on the Yaesu web site. Best of all it's only $699.00 at most dealers at present. Add HRD and run most all the menu controls with a click of your mouse, such as power,width control,shift and so on.
This radio is menu driven as expected in a small box, but easy to maneuver even for this 79 year old ham.
It has many of the features of the 950 and 1200 including a parametric audio equalizer, many features for the receive adjustments and a real time scope,scans 250KC in less than a second, A killer auto notch filter and a manual notch as well.Transmitted recorded audio for those that contest. Many other features that you can look up on the Yaesu web site. Best of all it's only $699.00 at most dealers at present. Add HRD and run most all the menu controls with a click of your mouse, such as power,width control,shift and so on.
YAESU FT 891 Brilliant little rig
The FT-891 really is a smashing little transceiver,
like the FT450 no filters required but the filtering and DSP in the the
FT-891 seems much more flexible. It really wowed me. It a step change
and would recommend it to anyone looking to go portable or mobile.
It also has excellent stability so I bought a second one to replace my old 2m 28Mhz IF
I tried an outboard speaker but the internal speaker is so good I stopped using it!
It also has excellent stability so I bought a second one to replace my old 2m 28Mhz IF
I tried an outboard speaker but the internal speaker is so good I stopped using it!
Not at all convenient to operate
First, I have an IC-7000 and I love it; therefore, I may be biased. I am also a very new ham. I borrowed this radio while mine was off being tweaked.
I agree with Tobias KB1UYR 's remarks, as well as whoever mentioned that you have to go into the menu to choose all "USB, LSB, or Auto" on the sidebands.
This is supposed to be a mobile radio. Seriously, you have to go in a 16-section full menu to change sideband? If someone is driving with this and doesn't pull off FULL STOP to change from upper to lower, someone is going to die.
None of what I would call "most needed features" are easily accessible. The function menu WILL require you to take your eyes off the road far too long.
I really dislike the Operator & Advanced manuals. I find them too simplistic while at the same time not providing enough information. As many times as I poured over the manuals, I never identified "SSB BFO" as the place to change from upper to lower sideband.
Lastly, depending on how you program frequencies, it will show either the name or the "Tag". It does not save whether it is the upper or lower sideband with the frequency. I find that rather startling, as it makes frequency changing an onerous ordeal, unless you run with the standard LSB at below 14, which is the "Auto" setting.
As far as actual operation goes, it runs cool and programs well with the LDG Z-100Plus tuner.
I agree with Tobias KB1UYR 's remarks, as well as whoever mentioned that you have to go into the menu to choose all "USB, LSB, or Auto" on the sidebands.
This is supposed to be a mobile radio. Seriously, you have to go in a 16-section full menu to change sideband? If someone is driving with this and doesn't pull off FULL STOP to change from upper to lower, someone is going to die.
None of what I would call "most needed features" are easily accessible. The function menu WILL require you to take your eyes off the road far too long.
I really dislike the Operator & Advanced manuals. I find them too simplistic while at the same time not providing enough information. As many times as I poured over the manuals, I never identified "SSB BFO" as the place to change from upper to lower sideband.
Lastly, depending on how you program frequencies, it will show either the name or the "Tag". It does not save whether it is the upper or lower sideband with the frequency. I find that rather startling, as it makes frequency changing an onerous ordeal, unless you run with the standard LSB at below 14, which is the "Auto" setting.
As far as actual operation goes, it runs cool and programs well with the LDG Z-100Plus tuner.
New Yaesu FT-891 mobile HF only radio
New Yaesu FT-891 mobile HF only radio
Here's a short video about this new mobile HF radio, 6 to 160 meters only. No VHF/UHF and no digital C4FM. But it's nice to see a more modern alternative to the FT-857 that has been around for a long time.
Here's a short video about this new mobile HF radio, 6 to 160 meters only. No VHF/UHF and no digital C4FM. But it's nice to see a more modern alternative to the FT-857 that has been around for a long time.
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