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{{short description|Amateur radio transceiver}}
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[[File:FT-891.jpg|thumb|300x300px|A Yaesu FT-891 Radio Tuned to the [[10-meter band|10 Meter Band]]]]
[[File:FT-891.jpg|thumb|300x300px|A Yaesu FT-891 Radio Tuned to the [[10-meter band|10 Meter Band]]]]
The [[Yaesu (brand)|Yaesu]] '''FT-891''' is a [[HF]] + [[6 meters]] all mode mobile [[amateur radio]] [[transceiver]]. The FT-891 was first announced to the public by Yaesu at the 2016 Dayton Hamvention.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dayton Hamvention 2016 ® - New Product Debut |url=https://cq-amateur-radio.com/dayton_new_products/2016_dayton_new_products/2016_dayton_new_products.html |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=cq-amateur-radio.com}}</ref> The radio has 100 watts output on [[Morse code|CW]], [[Single-sideband modulation|SSB]], and [[Frequency modulation|FM]] modulations and 25 watts of output in [[Amplitude modulation|AM]].<ref name="QST">{{cite magazine |last=Wilson |first=Mark |date=2017-06-01 |title=Product Review Yaesu FT-891 HF and 6-Meter Transceiver |url=https://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/technicalarticles/ysu-ft-891_sn.pdf |magazine=QST |publisher=ARRL |access-date=2022-08-10 |editor=Steve Ford}}</ref> As a mobile transceiver the FT-891 is well suited for mobile installation in vehicles, and weighing less than 5 pounds<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yaesu FT-891 Review: Skyrocket Your Communication Options – CB World Informer |url=https://cbworldinformer.com/yaesu-ft-891-review |access-date=2022-08-10 |language=en-US}}</ref> it is often used for field activations such as [[Amateur radio operating award|Summits on the Air, and Parks on the Air]]. The radio has been praised for its noise reduction and sensitive receiver.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirst |first=Mark |date=2021-03-02 |title=Guest Post: Mark’s review of the Yaesu FT-891 as shortwave broadcast receiver |url=https://swling.com/blog/2021/03/guest-post-marks-review-of-the-yaesu-ft-891-as-shortwave-broadcast-receiver/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=The SWLing Post |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="QST" /> Common criticisms of the radio include it's many menus that are difficult to navigate with it's small screen, the lack of [[2-meter band|VHF]]/[[70-centimeter band|UHF]] capabilities, and lack of an internal antenna tuner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prepper |first=Ham Radio |date=2020-02-13 |title=Yaesu FT-891 Review: A Compact Mobile HF Ham Radio the Packs a Punch |url=https://hamradioprepper.com/yaesu-ft-891-review-a-compact-mobile-hf-ham-radio-the-packs-a-punch/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=Ham Radio Prepper |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="QST" /> Although the radio lacks an internal sound card it still has input and output jacks for audio and be controlled over a USB cable allowing the radio to use digital modes such as [[Winlink|WinLink]], [[PSK31]] and [[FT8]].<ref name="QST" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Martens |first=Michael |date=2020-08-12 |title=Yaesu FT-891 Setup for Digital Modes |url=https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2020/08/12/yaesu-ft-891-setup-for-digital-modes/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=KB9VBR Antennas |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=OH8STN |first=Julian |date=2018-02-22 |title=WinLink Session with Yaesu FT-891 |url=https://oh8stn.org/blog/2018/02/22/winlink-yaesu-ft891/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=OH8STN Ham Radio |language=en-US}}</ref>
The [[Yaesu (brand)|Yaesu]] '''FT-891''' is a [[High frequency|HF]] + [[6 meters]] all mode mobile [[amateur radio]] [[transceiver]]. The FT-891 was first announced to the public by Yaesu at the 2016 Dayton Hamvention.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dayton Hamvention 2016 ® - New Product Debut |url=https://cq-amateur-radio.com/dayton_new_products/2016_dayton_new_products/2016_dayton_new_products.html |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=cq-amateur-radio.com}}</ref> The radio has 100 watts output on [[Morse code|CW]], [[Single-sideband modulation|SSB]], and [[Frequency modulation|FM]] modulations and 25 watts of output in [[Amplitude modulation|AM]].<ref name="QST">{{cite magazine |last=Wilson |first=Mark |date=2017-06-01 |title=Product Review Yaesu FT-891 HF and 6-Meter Transceiver |url=https://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/technicalarticles/ysu-ft-891_sn.pdf |magazine=QST |publisher=ARRL |access-date=2022-08-10 |editor=Steve Ford}}</ref> As a mobile transceiver the FT-891 is well suited for mobile installation in vehicles, and weighing less than 5 pounds<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yaesu FT-891 Review: Skyrocket Your Communication Options – CB World Informer |url=https://cbworldinformer.com/yaesu-ft-891-review |access-date=2022-08-10 |language=en-US}}</ref> it is often used for field activations such as [[Amateur radio operating award|Summits on the Air, and Parks on the Air]]. The radio has been praised for its noise reduction and sensitive receiver.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirst |first=Mark |date=2021-03-02 |title=Guest Post: Mark’s review of the Yaesu FT-891 as shortwave broadcast receiver |url=https://swling.com/blog/2021/03/guest-post-marks-review-of-the-yaesu-ft-891-as-shortwave-broadcast-receiver/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=The SWLing Post |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="QST" /> Common criticisms of the radio include it's many menus that are difficult to navigate with it's small screen, the lack of [[2-meter band|VHF]]/[[70-centimeter band|UHF]] capabilities, and lack of an internal antenna tuner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prepper |first=Ham Radio |date=2020-02-13 |title=Yaesu FT-891 Review: A Compact Mobile HF Ham Radio the Packs a Punch |url=https://hamradioprepper.com/yaesu-ft-891-review-a-compact-mobile-hf-ham-radio-the-packs-a-punch/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=Ham Radio Prepper |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="QST" /> Although the radio lacks an internal sound card it still has input and output jacks for audio and be controlled over a USB cable allowing the radio to use digital modes such as [[Winlink|WinLink]], [[PSK31]] and [[FT8]].<ref name="QST" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Martens |first=Michael |date=2020-08-12 |title=Yaesu FT-891 Setup for Digital Modes |url=https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2020/08/12/yaesu-ft-891-setup-for-digital-modes/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=KB9VBR Antennas |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=OH8STN |first=Julian |date=2018-02-22 |title=WinLink Session with Yaesu FT-891 |url=https://oh8stn.org/blog/2018/02/22/winlink-yaesu-ft891/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=OH8STN Ham Radio |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Specifications<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to Yaesu.com |url=https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&encProdID=DF4DB262968932E999EAF928B5B6A1A7&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0 |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=www.yaesu.com}}</ref> ==
== Specifications<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to Yaesu.com |url=https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&encProdID=DF4DB262968932E999EAF928B5B6A1A7&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0 |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=www.yaesu.com}}</ref> ==

Revision as of 22:57, 10 August 2022

A Yaesu FT-891 Radio Tuned to the 10 Meter Band

The Yaesu FT-891 is a HF + 6 meters all mode mobile amateur radio transceiver. The FT-891 was first announced to the public by Yaesu at the 2016 Dayton Hamvention.[1] The radio has 100 watts output on CW, SSB, and FM modulations and 25 watts of output in AM.[2] As a mobile transceiver the FT-891 is well suited for mobile installation in vehicles, and weighing less than 5 pounds[3] it is often used for field activations such as Summits on the Air, and Parks on the Air. The radio has been praised for its noise reduction and sensitive receiver.[4][2] Common criticisms of the radio include it's many menus that are difficult to navigate with it's small screen, the lack of VHF/UHF capabilities, and lack of an internal antenna tuner.[5][2] Although the radio lacks an internal sound card it still has input and output jacks for audio and be controlled over a USB cable allowing the radio to use digital modes such as WinLink, PSK31 and FT8.[2][6][7]

Specifications[8]

  • Frequency Range: Tx: 1.8 – 54 MHz (Amateur Bands Only) Rx: 30 KHz – 56 MHz
  • Modes of Emission: A1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (LSB, USB), F3E (FM)
  • Impedance: 50 Ohms, unbalanced
  • Supply Voltage: 13.8 VDC +/- 15%, negative ground
  • Current Consumption: Rx: 2.0 A Tx: 23 A
  • Case Size (WxHxD): 6.1” x 2.0” x 8.6” (155 x 52 x 218 mm) w/o Knobs
  • Weight (Approx.): 4.18 lb (1.9 kg)
  • Output Power: 100W (Adjustable 5-100 Watts) SSB/CW/FM (AM: 25W - Adjustable 5-25 Watts)
  • Circuit Type: SSB/CW/AM: Triple-conversion Super-heterodyne FM: Double Conversion Super-heterodyne

References

  1. ^ "Dayton Hamvention 2016 ® - New Product Debut". cq-amateur-radio.com. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  2. ^ a b c d Wilson, Mark (2017-06-01). Steve Ford (ed.). "Product Review Yaesu FT-891 HF and 6-Meter Transceiver" (PDF). QST. ARRL. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  3. ^ "Yaesu FT-891 Review: Skyrocket Your Communication Options – CB World Informer". Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  4. ^ Hirst, Mark (2021-03-02). "Guest Post: Mark's review of the Yaesu FT-891 as shortwave broadcast receiver". The SWLing Post. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  5. ^ Prepper, Ham Radio (2020-02-13). "Yaesu FT-891 Review: A Compact Mobile HF Ham Radio the Packs a Punch". Ham Radio Prepper. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  6. ^ Martens, Michael (2020-08-12). "Yaesu FT-891 Setup for Digital Modes". KB9VBR Antennas. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  7. ^ OH8STN, Julian (2018-02-22). "WinLink Session with Yaesu FT-891". OH8STN Ham Radio. Retrieved 2022-08-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Welcome to Yaesu.com". www.yaesu.com. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
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