Yaesu FT-891
Amateur radio transceiver
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The Yaesu FT-891 is an HF and 6 meters, all mode, mobile, amateur radio transceiver. It 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 its many menus that are difficult to navigate with its 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 can be controlled over a USB cable, allowing the radio to use digital modes such as WinLink, PSK31 and FT8.[2][6][7]
Specifications
- 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: ~1.0 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 superheterodyne FM: double conversion superheterodyne