Yaesu FT-891 User Manual

1FT-891 Operating Manual
Introduction
The FT-891 is a rugged and innovative, multiband, multimode, mobile/portable transceiver
for Operation in the amateur radio HF/50 MHz bands. Providing coverage of the 160 - 6
meter bands, the FT-891 includes operation in the SSB, CW, AM and FM modes, yielding
the most comprehensive performance package available for mobile and field operation.
Engineered for high performance, the FT-891 transceiver outputs 100 watts of power on
the 160 through 6 meter bands.
The display includes bar-graph indications of: power output, ALC voltage, SWR, speech
processor compression level, drain current of the final stage FET, and signal strength.
Also included are a number of operating status icons, as well as function displays for the
three operating function keys
([
A
]
,
[
B
]
, and
[
C
])
.
Many advanced features that are included in the FT-891, have formerly only been
incorporated in large base station transceivers. These include:
r Split-Frequency operation using the Dual VFOs
rDigital Signal Processing
(
IF SHIFT, IF WIDTH, CONTOUR, IF NOTCH, Noise
Reduction, Auto-Notch
)
r SSB Clarifier operation to permit offset adjustment of the receive frequency on SSB
mode.
r IF Noise Blanker
r AGC Fast/Middle/Slow/Auto selection
r RF Gain and Squelch control
r IPO
(
Intercept Point Optimization
)
and a receiver front-end Attenuator
r AM Broadcast reception
r VOX
r Built-in Electronic Keyer with Memories and a Beacon mode
r Adjustable CW Pitch
r Spectrum Scope
r 99 Memories and Band-limiting Memories
r Alpha-Numeric Labeling of Memories
r Automatic Power-Off
(
APO
)
and Time-Out Timer
(
TOT
)
functions
r Computer Interface capability
We urge you to read this manual and also the Advance Manual
(
available for download
on the Yaesu website
)
in its entirety, to gain a full understanding of the amazing capability
of the exciting new FT-891 Transceiver.

Yaesu FT-891 Specifications

General

Brand	Yaesu
Model	FT-891
Category	Transceiver
Language	English