Yaesu FT-891 Mode Mobile Transceiver - Radioworld

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Yes the last few seconds of audio on the video suggests that when the audio amp is only supplying headphones or ear buds, the quiescent current will be <1 Amp. That is good, I can cope with that. It has all been said already but I wanted to add my own review on this radio. Having owned an 857D and still owning a 897D, the 891 is a step-up in terms of quality of RX, display readability and even transmit audio. PS, I am a Yorkshire man by birth so I have a built in adversity to spending money, particularly my money! As you are doing this, the VFO will change to LSB or USB too. Leave the setting on the option that suits your needs. This post will be updated as I have more information to share as my adventures continue with this radio. I’m also going to try to send you to the manual for things that are already there, so keep it handy. Things You Should Do Right Out of the Box

In good conditions, I suspect there is little difference between the FT–891 and FT–817ND for general listening. The FT–817ND has produced some of my best recordings of Shortwave Radiogram. The newer radio however brings many advanced tools to bear on more difficult signals, while its band scope and full sized VFO tuning dial enable desktop style shortwave exploration. I was skeptical when it was released on the market then found a mint one used in 2021 and I had to try it. No internal tuner, and Yaesu matching tuner is both expensive, and only matches 3.0 to 1. (Get LDG brand) Although it is not documented, if you push the multi-function knob on a selected memory channel in the multi-line listing rather than using the M>V button, the selected memory is activated and the radio is left in memory channel mode displaying the memory tag. Disabling Transmit

Introduction

For this setup, I’m going to assume you have Windows skills to install WSJT-X, know how to use device manager to view connected devices, and know how to find your microphone and phone volume settings. The New FT-991 now includes a high-resolution full color 3.5" TFT Touch panel for superior operability and visibility, incorporating a High Speed Spectrum scope with ASC (Automatic Spectrum-scope control) built right in.

You should now be ready to use FT8 with your FT-891. If you don’t know how to run FT8, there are plenty of online sources to walk you through the mode. Start with the WSJT-X guide (link), and YouTube (link). Conclusion and Thoughts While this audio profile may not be to everyone’s taste, the extra sparkle yields voice audio that is clear and distinct. I find those low frequencies make the audio muddy and tiring to listen over long periods, so I’m quite happy with this.When listening to speech based broadcasts through the top mounted speaker, the audio is also precise and intelligible, and provides more than enough volume. If you’re new to the Yaesu FT-891, you may find some things a bit odd, or difficult to use. If you’re a new ham on top of that, it can be quite frustrating. Here, I will attempt to capture some of the points of the FT-891 that are often missed or overlooked by the operator, as well as some workarounds for things that should have worked in the first place. Martens, Michael (2020-08-12). "Yaesu FT-891 Setup for Digital Modes". KB9VBR Antennas . Retrieved 2022-08-10.