FT-891 FT891 Yaesu Original FT-891 HF/50 MHz All Mode Analog Ultra Compact Mobile/Base Transceiver - 100 Watts - 3 Year Warranty

The full, updated review can be found below, along with the hand mic's MIC settings: br>In this article, I discuss what I believe to be an incredible sleeper deal on a truly great rig for the price, the Yaesu FT-2000. Although not without its quirks, depending on how you want to use it, the Yaesu FT-2000 is a truly great rig for the price. For those with limited space, the 891 is a good small desktop rig. It can also be used as a powerful SSB portable option if you bring enough battery and a voltage meter, if you think you'll need one. br>br>Pros in a nutshell: 1. br>br> Only Alinco rigs are cheaper, so this is the best portable bang for your buck. for- the- There is a buck out there. 2. br>br>1. br>br>br>br>br>br 32- The bit DSP in the FTDX series helps average RX stats dig out signals better than much more expensive rigs. 3. br>br>4. br>br>5. br>br>6. Even the FT-100 is a tad smaller. br>br>857br>br>br>br>br>br>br Excellent power output and cooling (see disadvantages)br>br>5. Like more expensive radios, the menu item includes a wide Hz range Low/High cut RX bandwidth filter. br>br>6 br>br>7. Large displaybr>br> Panadapter (radio is silent while scanning)br>br>8. To save/play your CQ calls, you'll need five different memories. 9. br>br> Works with the ATAS system and shares some attachments with the FT-II system. br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>b The RX amp draw was wrongly printed as 2a by Yaesu. It's only a stalemate at this point. 11. br>br> The buttons have been turned on. 12. br>br> Yaesu's warranty is three years! br>br>An overview of the disadvantages: 1. br>br> The rear mono audio port is unusable for headphones due to hissing (the front stereo port is better, but it is still available). 2. br>br>1. br>br>br>br>br>br If you're going to use something other than If the RF gain is set to full and the volume is raised above 1/2, HISS in RX audio can be heard on a dedicated speaker or headphones. Expect some HISS if you don't have proper communications headphones. This noise is not audible due to on-board speakers. speaker on the podium A resistor can be used to block the hiss, or specialized communications headphones can be used. The HISS is also removed by my Motorola HSN4038A external speaker. You can get by with it if you use regular headphones, but it's there. 3. br>br>4. br>br>5. br>br>6. Above 50 watts, phase noise may or may not be an issue - At the bottom of the page, there is a link to the ARRL test report and a link to radioaficion. Even though he was pumped, a nearby JA friend said my IMD looked great on his gear. 4. br>br> At start-up, the voltage is only visible for a few seconds. 5. br>br> The menus take a little getting used to, but they're far superior to the FT-style menus. 657br>br>857br>br>857br>br>857br>br External speaker audio is a little flat, but it's a step up from onboard audio. 7. br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br> When using a 100w rag chew, the fan noise increases, but it remains manageable at 50w. 8. br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br> This is not a "shack-style" home. the- Because it is VHF/UHF-deficient, it is referred to as a "box. " 9. br>br> There is no internal tuner, and the Yaesu matching tuner is both expensive and only matches three instruments. 0 to 1. (Obtain the LDG brand)br>br>10. If ALC is set to a value much higher than half, it can get a little out of hand. 11. br>br> When switching between bands, some user settings, such as signal bandwidth, are reset to default. 12. br>br> According to the Facebook 891 forum, the following information about the bug has been updated: The clicking [beeping?] is something that many people have experienced. ] when using a USB cable and a CAT cable It appears that it has something to do with the Monitor feature. By going to MON in the quick menu and setting the MON volume to zero, you can get rid of the clicking. Even if MON is turned off, the clicking continues. If you don't want to use the Monitor feature, lower the MON level. (A user on the Yahoo FT-L list discovered the 'fix. ') 891 is a group of people. )"br>br>13. )"br>br>14. )"br>br>15. Although digital modes are not supported by the USB port, there is a workaround. approximately (see below)br>br>14. My rig is capable of reaching a maximum of 90-degrees Celsius. 92 watts of power. For more information, see the link to Radioaficion engineers at the bottom of this article. br>br>This review will go over all of the FT-'s flaws. 891 I've noticed, but keep in mind that I believe it's a fantastic value and offers the best performance at this price point. Some may wish to dismantle this radio because it isn't the FT-2000. 857, or because some test lab statistics aren't perfect, but this radio is an absolute steal in my opinion. br>br>Because I am almost entirely an HF SSB guy, digital mode and CW operators will need to look elsewhere for more information. I'll also mention that, according to what I've read, this radio isn't the best choice for digital modes, so do your homework. Otherwise, I hope you find this detailed analysis to be helpful. br>br>I'm going with the assumption that Yaesu isn't selling many FT-100s. 891's. That's the only explanation I can think of for the low price. You can get them for around $630-$650 right now. $680 plus shipping. That's on par with their well-known, but older FT-series. The new FT-450D, however, is a step up from the 450D. The 891 has a 32-page manual. The advancements in bit digital noise reduction technology found in their higher-end products Radios must be turned off. True, the Financial Times (FT) is a good source of information. The FT- 891 does not have an internal tuner, whereas the FT- 891 does. The 450D can, but only with a resonant antenna or a powerful external auto-focus system. The FT-450D tuner (which many people use in addition to the 450D to run a wide-band antenna), the FT-450D tuner, the FT-450D tuner, the FT-450D tuner, the FT-450 The rig with the most versatility is the 891. In the FT- there are a lot of small ads. 891, with five record slots for saving your CQ audio, allowing you to call CQ or say whatever you want at the touch of a button. br>br>Increases in DSP over the FT- The 450D is a monster of a camera. With a little tweaking, the noise reduction is actually quite good. It's refreshing to see something different. Some might argue that Yaesu's DNR implementation is a little sloppy. sounding, but I've discovered that a little DSP SFT (shift) and proper RF/AF gain eliminates the majority of the bubbling. It appeals to my tastes. Is the ICOM 7300 better on Rx? br>br>I'll say it straight up: I'm surprised that the Yaesu DSP is more user-friendly and, in my opinion, superior to my high-end digital signal processor. Icom 7300 is a highly regarded device. I have one, and I know I'm not alone. br>br>Before purchasing, I watched a YouTube video in which Jerry Koch claimed that the FT-1000 could pull out signals better than the FT-1000. 891, which is higher than the IC- 7300 I sighed and sighed again. I own an ICOM 7300, and despite the ALC aggression issues, I adore my 7300 for its signal-pulling capabilities. Jerry seemed to have lost his mind, so I assumed he'd gone insane. I had a strong desire to scold him. He had the audacity to say something like that. The difference in price between these two radios is $600, and the 7300 is the SDR radio that changed the industry. I was on the verge of posting a scathing remark in Sherwood's name, demanding an apology for such a heinous act! full stopbr>br>Full stopbr>Full stopbr>Full stopbr>Full stopbr br>br>Before purchasing the FT-100, I watched Jerry's video. 891 I was able to do the same once I got the new Yaesu in the shack. I was on the verge of a rag chew, and my 7300 was becoming increasingly incapable of fully copying a weak SSB signal. I arrived at a point where no amount of Twin PBT adjustments, RX bandwidth filter adjustments, attenuation, and EQ'ing could produce better than 50% copy. I changed the antenna to the FT-100 after remembering Jerry's claim. 891, with a DSP level of 1, RF gain, and a slight shift added, and - boom. I knew what the other op 100% meant. I switched back and forth between the two radios, perplexed, and discovered the FT-100. Given my noisy city environment, 891 consistently performed better. Despite the fact that the 7300 tests as the more sensitive rig, it falls flat when subjected to excessive noise. br>br>At my city noise levels, I prefer the FT-1000. The noise reduction capabilities of the 891 are superior to those of the 7300 because Yaesu's algorithm is simply superior. A little DNR and a little shifting can make a big difference. Not to mention the FT-100, the FT-200, and the FT-300. In noisy environments, the 891 comes with a 3k roofing filter, which is very helpful. Is this enough to convince me to abandon the 7300 at home in favor of the 891? I tried it for a week and then switched back to the 7300 because of the overall better sound, but for what it is, the 891 is excellent. This experience has taught me that I should consider ditching the 7300 in favor of a more powerful processor. Next year, a Yaesu rig, such as the FTDX3000 or another Yaesu, will be available. br>br>Will the FT-100 be a good investment? In what situations does the 891 outperform the 7300? No. The two radios are not in the same category, and I'm only comparing them because I have both. The two rigs are pretty similar on receive, in 95% of situations, with all- The 7300 has a clear advantage in terms of sound quality. The FT- 891 has a flat, lifeless tone to it. They both produce the same signal, but the 7300 sounds better when using either on-board or external speakers. a board of directors, or a third-party speaker Given that the FT-100 is a financial newspaper, this is understandable. The number 891 is as small as a thick book. The FT- 891, on the other hand, hits the frequency range where receiving audio is most important for copying the signal. For what it is, it's fantastic. The 7300 is equipped with a number of advanced features. There are some menu items (receive filtering and EQ) that give it an edge (and others that don't), but this takes a lot of signal-processing time. To get there, you'll need to do a lot of tweaking and adjusting on the fly. Again, these are two very different radios, but keep in mind the cost: the FT- HALF the price of 891! br>br>An on-the-spot test. confirmed air acquaintance - Despite the fact that they have the same wattage and the ICOM's microphone produces much better sound quality, the FT-100 is the better choice. "There's more punch," he said of 891. " This is something that could come in handy. On both rigs, I experimented with different compression and mic gain settings. In short, the 7300 will almost always get "clean audio" reports because ICOM forces aggressive ALC on you, whereas the FT-1000 will almost never get "clean audio" reports. If you set it up correctly, the 891 can also produce good audio and a louder perceived signal. There are, however, trade-offs to consider. offs. Don't be a naughty child. Follow the manual's instructions for proper adjustment (if you don't, your transmit audio will be messed up). My audio improved dramatically after I added a Behringer xm8500 mic and a homebrew patch cable. However, please take note of the ALC settings. Maintain a peak in the middle. If you set it too high, your signal will appear louder on the meter, but you'll risk splattering. br>br>I've invested in an E-book reader. W7YEN's amp cable for my FT-1000 was purchased on eBay. 891 to get in touch with my Tokyo Hy- Power HL- 2KFX, and I was ecstatic to discover that it outpushes my ICOM 7300 as well. Why? The ALC on the 7300 is so strict that even when the amp is driven at full 95 watts, the peaks are lower than on the Yaesu. The FT- If I want to push the amp to its limits, I can use 891 to drive it at 85 watts (I've read that it's best to use an amp that can handle 50 watts), but I'd rather use an amp that can handle 50 watts. On transmit, 891 is a little grubby. I increased mine to 700 watts, and a JA OP in the area (I'm in Seoul, 750 miles away) said my IMD distortion was average while driving my Tokyo Hy-Vee. Power 1. The FT-2000 excites a 2kfx amp. At 85 watts, the number 891 comes to mind. He noticed IMD growing as he went higher. With 85w, I'm able to drive the amp quite well. I keep my ALC at half or lower on a daily basis. A more precise measurement would be interesting to compare, but since this is a portable rig, I won't be amped very often. br>br>Now that I've tweaked the stock MH-, I'm getting better signal reports from people. The FT-31 mic has 31 microphones. 891 I had to go into the menus and roll off the lows below 300hz, as well as give the mids and highs a lot more emphasis. Setting 1 on the MH-100's back switch is also something I've discovered. Setting 31 mic is ideal for local rag chew, while setting 2 is ideal for long-distance DX. The Retaliation: br>br> This isn't an FT-type of situation. FT- 857 Replacementbr>br>When the FT- 857 Replacementbr>br>When the FT- 857 Replacementbr>br When the 891 was released, many people assumed it would be the replacement for the FT-1000. 857 It's not. The FT- The lack of a UHF/VHF radio on the 891 is a major disappointment for those who want a single radio that can do everything. Moreover, the FT-100 is a The 891 was discovered to be lacking in key mobile features, and SOTA-certified. rigs in the style of There are no read-only options. other than briefly displaying voltage at power-on From there, you can access the IDD amp current drain on the final stage transistors via menu, but I haven't found another way to see voltage or overall current draw in amps. Portable operators will desire an external meter and will fantasize about being a fly on the wall when a table full of engineers in Japan decided that these omissions were acceptable. I can only assume that by not including a real-life example, you are implying that you are implying that you are imply It was on purpose to show the time voltage. Perhaps they didn't want to eat into the more expensive FT-series. Make the FT- 857 sales or the FT- 857 sales. In the downward sun cycle, does 817 appear to be less appealing? I'm not sure. You won't notice if you're running from a desktop, and you can always turn the rig on/off to check current voltage. It's a strange job, to say the least. around. br>br>Then there's a bizarre misunderstanding. The FT- According to Yaesu specifications, the 891 consumes 2 amps on receive. This scared off portable buyers and prompted a slew of negative comments from hams eagerly anticipating an updated FT-1000. Despite having a phone number of 857, he had never used the new radio. I'm not sure why Yaesu claims such a high number on receive because it's false (for actual tested current draw numbers, scroll down to the bottom of this article or search Youtube). The FT- At 1 amp, the 891 is very comfortable to listen to. If you want to transmit, it's not as efficient as its predecessor. br>br> The FT- Although the 891 can transmit at 5 watts, statistics show that you'd be better off transmitting at 10 watts or 15 watts, because running QRP doesn't save you much. Getting off topic here - br>br> I recently purchased a fantastic Lifepo4 12 for a great price. This rig is portable heaven for me, with an 8v, 10Ah battery and a massive 20amp current draw. With typical SSB RX/TX usage levels, I can transmit at up to full power for over 3 hours - It is not a problem. I strongly advise you to replace your old/heavy gel cell with a Lifepo4 10Ah. Mine is about the size of a large coffee mug and weighs only about a pound. 1kgs (2. (4 lbs. ). I sold-br>br>I sold-br>I sold-br>I sold-br>I sold-b For this rig, I used my Elecraft KX2 (which was a fantastic radio). I'm still fine with it because I have a lot more power at my disposal. With the sun's downward cycle, having more power at your disposal isn't such a bad thing! Having full QRO power at my fingertips while portable means I don't miss much unless there's a big pileup, and I can use this rig as a backup. Should I require it, I can set up a desktop machine. My KX2 could fill those roles to some extent, but with a maximum output of 10 watts, it was like a short dog peeing in tall weeds. br>br>ARRL and High IMDbr>br>A more recent source of negative talk about the FT-1000 is the ARRL and High IMDbr>br> The ARRL's QST test in June 2017 yielded a high IMD score of 891. I've seen operators quote incorrectly online comments about these tests, claiming that the ARRL doesn't recommend the FT-1000. It is incorrect to refer to the 891 as a desktop radio. They said a lot of good things about the FT-100. But here's the worst of it: 891 isn't even the worst of it. To paraphrase Bob Allison, WB1GCM, who stated on page 55 of the June 2017 QST review that the transmit phase is about the highest they've seen at the lab, He also warned that using this transceiver with an RF amplifier could be dangerous, and that users of the FT-1000 should be aware of this. When transmitting voice, 891 should keep an eye on the ALC level, as high transmit IMD levels can occur if the ALC indicator reaches the top end of the scale. In digital modes, keep the ALC level low as well. To summarize, the ARRL recommended that the ALC be set to midrange or lower, but not higher, in order to mitigate the problem. I've also noticed that the FT-100 is a bit more expensive than the FT-100. When the ALC has to work in its higher range, the 891 loses its lunch a little and transmits some high peaks. This doesn't bother me because properly setting the ALC is one of the first things an operator should do for optimal performance. I'm getting good results by keeping this in mind, as well as lowering the mic gain from 50 to around 30, and lowering the processing/compression level to around 30. I've noticed that ALC varies between bands, and that the mic on 40m may need to be adjusted. To stay in the first half of the ALC with the stock mic, I had to raise the mic level for 40m and lower it a little for 20m. I replaced the internal Behringer XM8500 with an external Behringer XM8500 with a homebrew patch cable that is much more consistent. br>br>In the radioaficion link below, you'll find more tests. If you want to amplify this radio, it appears that you'll need an amp that produces its power at a lower drive, which will result in a cleaner signal. Most buyers of this radio, however, are unlikely to add an HF amplifier. br>br>If you're on a tight budget, If you're looking for a rig with a small footprint and a low price, this is it. This is the most recent 32-bit version available. bit DSP technology (found in the FTDX series) packed into a tiny box capable of producing nearly 100 watts. I used to own a Ford Taurus. The 950 (the older brother of the FT-1000) is a larger version of the FT-1000. There's no comparison between the 450D and the 450D - the FT- The FT- 891 is completely SMOKED by 891. As a result, online comparisons from owners of the 450D say the FT-950 outperforms the 950 in noise reduction and likely overall receive in noisy areas. 891 is a much better number. In a nutshell, this is a DSP that does exactly what it says on the tin. br>br>As previously stated, the FT-100 index is a leading indicator of financial performance. The number 891 is a good size for a desktop. saver. According to reports, controlling the rig via its USB output with updated/paid Ham Radio Deluxe (the free version does not work with it) is as simple as pie. There were some early criticisms of the FT-100. Some programs on the 891 have USB compatibility issues, but this is not uncommon, and problems are frequently resolved through software updates. If you plan to work in digital modes, make sure to check with any third-party program providers for the most up-to-date compatibility. br>br>According to a YouTube video, the smaller rigs get some of the trickled-in power. The flagships in the same series have seen a decline in performance. This is, without a doubt, what has occurred with the FT- 891 It's like getting an FTDX1200 in a small package for almost half the price, and it has a much larger screen than the older Yaesu FT-2000. (Don't forget about the FT-) 857 Over time, 857 has had problems with the screen). br>br>What Makes a Good Mobile Rig? Possibly. br>br>I alluded to a few of the FT-related drawbacks earlier. 891 Let me list a few more, and you decide whether or not they are a problem based on your usage. As with the FT- The FT-857, the FT-857, the FT-857, the FT The telephone number 891 is a menu-driven number. a big rig It's been suggested that using this rig in a vehicle while driving would be difficult. If you were on the go and needed to make changes to your power level or anything else that wasn't in your top three programmable quick-access buttons, Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes It's difficult, but it's also dangerous (and possibly illegal in some states) to make changes to ANY rig while driving. It's similar to texting while driving. There isn't much of a difference between the FT- and the FT-S. 891, as well as the FT- In this regard, the FT-850 does things a little differently than other radios in that band changes are done in a peculiar manner. 891, but I've come to appreciate the method. I don't think it's as bad as some people have said. Perhaps there was an improvement with the firmware update, but I don't think it's "too fast" to jump to a selection before you've finished, as some have complained. br>br>However, from a desktop perspective, given what you give up in exchange for the small footprint, I don't think the menus are as bad as some claim. It's never fun to look for menus, but if you're looking for something to do for a long time, this is a good The F key will return you to the same section of the long-term memory. Where you left off in the form menu (effectively adding a fourth quick button). Some very nice additions can be found hidden within the menus. You can go to menu items 11-23, for example. 01 to 11- 04 and adjust the High and Low cut settings to customize the audio you receive. It's perfect for DX! It's a bummer that menu items such as RX bandwidth revert to default between band changes. This setting is not retained, which is inconvenient. br>br>Yaesu's Sad Matching Tunerbr>br>Another thing to think about is tuner selection. The FT- There is no internal tuner on the 891, and Yaesu does not offer a good automatic tuner option. The FT- A basic antenna matching (tuner) device is available with the 450D. Because the 891 is a newer rig, it will likely take some time for companies like LDG to develop a dedicated third-party tuner. You CAN make use of one of LDG's generic-based products. auto-model Tuners, on the other hand, will allow you to use antennas like the G5RV with more difficult matches. See LDG's list of compatible tuners, which I found in the text on the first page of their site, and which includes, at the time of writing, the Z-Tuner. Z-Plus, 100+ AT- 11 Pro II, AT- 11 Pro II, AT-11 Pro II, AT-11 AT-100 PRO II and AT-100 PRO II are two different types of AT-100 PRO II 200 Pro II is the successor to the 200 Pro. **Note: br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br On Facebook's FT- page, there's one op. According to the 891 Group, he called LDG and confirmed his FT- YT- 857 YT- 857 YT- 857 YT- 857 For the FT-100, a tuner of 100 works. 891 as well, but I haven't been able to verify that anywhere else, so I recommend contacting LDG directly for the truth. That tuner is still not listed as a compatible tuner for the FT-100. 891 br>br>Yaesu does sell its own tuner, which is designed to work with the radio, but I was underwhelmed. It's roughly the same size as the FT-100. It costs $891, but it's a lot of money (well over $320). It only works with antennas up to three in number. For a G5RV on all bands, a SWR of 0 to 1 or better, or thereabouts, is not good enough. What's the point of an external tuner that's so bad it acts like a low-cost internal tuner? Stupid. It also clicks a lot while you're tuning, and an annoying "WAIT" message appears on your FT-100. While you're spinning the dial, dial 891. To see what I'm talking about, go to YouTube and look for videos of it, then order an LDG model. It is possible to buy or make an LDG cable that will interface, but it is not required. br>br>This is a radio that works best with an external tuner, but you can also use a manual tuner like the MFJ Versa Tuner (which I do). Another ham provided me with some excellent advice: Set the AM power output to a low level, such as 10 watts, and switch to AM for a tune-in. Depending on the band/frequency you want to use, you may need to adjust your settings. Then return to SSB or whatever mode you were in before. The FT- The menus on the 891 have a few different menu numbers that can be used to set power output in various modes. This is a little perplexing, but HF SSB PWR (16-meter) The power output of the SSB is 01). It's not to be confused with HF PWR (16-volt power supply). 03), which is actually for a completely different purpose (I believe it is for digital power output). Please don't ask why - I'm not sure. it's odd. br>br>Not a Great Digital Option?br>br>Another important point to consider for digital operations. Despite the fact that the FT- Although the 891 has a USB port, it does not have an internal sound card that can be accessed via USB. br>br>* Update: br>br> AF5CC has the following to say about it: br>"The FT891 can do digital VOX, so you should get the Yaesu CT- For $12, buy a 39A packet cable, plug it into the back's DATA jack, connect the other end to your soundcard, and turn on the digital VOX. When you send and stop sending in data mode, it will switch back and forth between RX and TX. "
. Note that, according to the ARRL, there may be phase noise issues, which means you'd have to keep this rig below 20 watts in digital mode, or you might (theoretically) interfere with other operators nearby. It seems to work well with FLDIGI, based on what I've heard. br>br>On Panadapters and Earphone Jacksbr>br>It's also worth noting that the FT-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX A panadapter is also included in the 891. In reality, it's just a gimmick, not a genuine product. Unless the rig is silent, you'll have to wait a long time. It might come in handy in some situations, but don't expect to use it much. You can make it refresh every few seconds, but I find that to be a bit annoying. You can make a long-term plan. Press the button to have the band scanned in real time. While this is going on, you will lose sound. After exiting the mode, the sound returns. The first big-budget film FT- brother 991 (non- The same could be said of a model. br>br>Finally, the FT- On the left side of the 891, there is a small earphone plug output that allows you to listen to audio through headphones. It works in both ears (despite the fact that my rear speaker jack appears to be mono). The front jack can be changed to mono or stereo using a small adjustment switch hidden behind the panel. For the best sound, listen in stereo. Fortunately, this semi-automated system isn't too difficult to use. The HISS issues that plague the rear jack are not as severe in the hidden front jack. Hopefully, Yaesu will fix the issue in future models, but it wasn't a deal-breaker for me. For me, this is a deal breaker, as the front jack is adequate. If you listen to music at low volumes, stay away from this rig until it is (hopefully) updated. br>br>The Yaesu FT-100 is a high-performance, low-cost, high-performance, low-cost, low-cost, low- For the money, the Yaesu 891 is a bargain, with the latest Yaesu technology packed into a footprint slightly smaller than their dwarf powerhouse, the FT-1000. True, you're foregoing VHF/UHF, but we live in an era when capable Chinese radios cost $25 and low-cost Chinese radios are available. VHF/UHF HTs from Yaesu are approaching $100. It's sometimes useful to have a second radio so you can monitor everything at once, so maybe having everything in one box isn't always the best option? That is entirely up to you and your usage situation. br>br>If you're looking for a new radio at a low price, the FT-100 is a good choice. Take a close look at 891. FT- FT- FT- FT- FT- FT- FT- FT- FT- FT 891 Mic Setup Hintsbr>br>The Yaesu MH-800 is a high-end microphone. The FT-31 hand mic is included with a variety of radios. Most people aren't impressed by the number 891. I've found that a little EQ can make the sound much more pleasant. br>br>Because my reports are so good, I'm passing this along. Depending on your voice (I have a mid-range voice), you may need to tweak the mid settings slightly. voice with tremors). These adjustments were made while listening to myself on another radio and then using a remote station to listen to myself. br>br>First and foremost, even before EQ'ing, make sure your ALC is set to peak at 1/4 and never higher than 1/2 for clear audio (the FT-1). Above 1/2, 891 becomes erratic). After EQ-ing, you should adjust the ALC. As my levels change, I'll keep an eye on it between band changes. I haven't yet installed the latest Yaesu FT-X firmware. I don't know if this has changed since the 891 update, so I can't say. br>br>After that, I like Menu 11- 09 TX bandwidth is set to the factory default of 300 kbps. Set it to 2700 for DX, or 200-300 for rag chew. 2800 There's not much of a difference, but the second option adds a little more bass and clarity for those rag chews on the other end with better machines. br>br>When it comes to EQ, you'll notice that I use a roll- All lows below 300Hz should be turned off. Also, I always leave Compression (PRC in quick menu, set to my preference, between 25 and 35) on, because these settings only work if you use compression (PRC highlighted): br>After that, we'll take a look at the P- menu, which is a longform menu. Start with Menu 15 for EQ1 settings.
P- EQ1 FREQ 300br>P- EQ1 FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ Level 1 of the EQ1 system - 15
P- P- EQ1 BWTH 8br>EQ1 BWTH 8br>EQ1 BWTH 8br>EQ1 B EQ2 FREQ 1300 P- EQ2 FREQ 1300 FREQ 1300 FREQ 1300 FREQ 1300 FR P- EQ2 Level 8br>EQ2 Level 8br>EQ2 Level 8br>EQ2 Level 8b EQ2 BWTH 8P- EQ2 BWTH 8P- EQ2 BWTH 8P- EQ2 BWTH 2300 FREQ EQ3 FREQ EQ3 FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ EQ3 LEVEL 10br>P- P- P- P- P- P- P- P- P- P- P- EQ3 BWTH 8br>br>On the hand mic, I set the switch to 1 for local rag chew and 2 for DX. br>Please note that if you don't want to use compression, you must make the same adjustments starting with menu 15- 04, which is the same EQ list as before, but only affects when compression isn't used. br>I'm hoping these options will be helpful.

Jasmine McCarty

| Apr 09, 2021

Fantastic design. I adore this radio station! I've owned five other Yaesu radios in the past. So far, this has been my favorite Yaesu radio. In my truck, I do CW/mobile work. I adore the ZIN feature, which reduces the number of characters in a sentence by one. With the press of a button, a signal is generated. This means there will be a lot less fiddling with the steering wheel while driving. You simply move anywhere on a CW signal, press the ZIN button, and the signal is centered. Even when it's bright outside, the display is far easier to read and program than my other Yaesu radios. br>br>I've always liked having a 300 Hertz Collins cw filter on my Yaesu radios, but it took a long time to find out if that was an option on this one. The answer is that you do not require it. This radio has an APF function, which is essentially a CW filter that can be adjusted. It also comes with a slew of other fantastic filters. br>br>I've attached a photo showing how well it travels in a Harbor Freight ammo can lined with a cut up camping pad. br>br>I was so pleased with the radio I purchased for my truck that I purchased a second one for my mountain retreat. br>br>I like how they didn't try to cram a 2-minute movie into a 2-minute movie. This unit includes a meter and a UHF radio. That has always struck me as a blunder. Yaesu, you did a fantastic job.

Finley Farmer

| Dec 12, 2021

After doing some research, I decided to buy it. The tuner is required with this rig, so it is the best value for money. Purchased to meet the requirements of a prepper. Baofung, I, too, have a portable radio. With a beginner's license, you can get a great radio. Tuner included, as well as an outdoor antenna. For future blackouts, I'm going to put a solar panel and inverter in a Pelican case as a Comms/EMSS bundle.

Kellan Huffman

| Jun 10, 2021

Even my old eyes can appreciate the display. If you've ever wished for a FT-100, now is your chance. 817, FT- FT- 857, or 857, or 857, or 857, or 857 897; The FT- The wait for 891 will be well worth it!.

Kendall Rowe

| May 21, 2021

I've used it for SWL on 40, 20, 10, and 6 meters, as well as all over the spectrum. I haven't had any problems with it, except for the fact that 10 and 6 are pretty much dead at this point in the solar cycle. With only a mediocre antenna (an inverted-V inverted-V inverted-V inverted-V inverted-V in I've made contacts from Ohio in California, Cuba, and Mexico at 20-years-old with a V OCFD hanging in a tree in my back yard. 25W. (The radio can output up to 100 watts, but anything more than 25 watts causes the houses next door to become haunted. ) ) I've had a lot of luck with Digital Noise Reduction, particularly with algorithms 1 and 4. br>br>I haven't been able to use the USB rig control from my computer, but that's more likely my fault than Yaesu's. br>br>Operating the radio appears to be overly menu-driven. Due to the limited space for front-end development, this is unavoidable. Controls on the panel Yaesu, on the other hand, has a proclivity for selecting three-dimensional objects. Abbreviations for letters that are unfamiliar to native English speakers- speakers; But once you've mastered them, it'll be fine.

Castiel Watkins

| Feb 07, 2021

I bought it a few months ago, but I didn't get to use it until this weekend for the winter field day, for various reasons other than a single instance hunting Parks On The Air. br>br>I used it with a FC 50 automatic tuner that it was designed to work with and an ATAS 25 portable antenna, and the results were incredible. I had no trouble working my way through traffic jams, and I discovered far more stations than I could possibly work in the short amount of time I had allotted for the field day. I mostly kept it in scope display mode because I was looking for activity for the field day across the 40 meter band, and I just stuck a couple of Anderson Power Pole plugs on the ends of the power cord. I use this basically as a glorified portable at the moment and ran it off of Bienno batteries with no problems, though I do have plans to mount it in a vehicle and further match it up with an ATAS 120 at some point.

Pearl Terry

| Dec 08, 2021

I'm excited to get my hands on a screwdriver antenna, whether it's automatic or manual.

Tanner Davidson

| Aug 24, 2021

I've had it for a week and it's exactly what they said it would be. I am very pleased with my purchase, and it was delivered promptly.

Cohen Dunlap

| Dec 07, 2021