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Yaesu FT-891 Advance Manual

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  • Page 1 FT-891 Advance Manual HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IPO ( Intercept Point Optimization ) ......36 FC-50 External Automatic Antenna Tuner ..104 AGC ( Automatic Gain Control ) ......36 Interconnections to FT-891 ........104 Adjustable Receiver Audio Filter ......37 Setup the FT-891 ..........104 Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality ...... 38 Operation .............

  • Page 3: Cw Mode Operation

    CW Mode Operation The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT-891 permit operation using an electronic keyer paddle, a “straight key”, or a computer-based keying device. Setup for Straight Key ( and Straight Key Emulation ) Operation Before starting, connect a key line to the rear panel KEY jack.

  • Page 4: Using The Built-In Electronic Keyer

    SSB mode and CW mode by setting Menu item “07-01 [ CW FREQ DISPLAY ] ”. r By connecting the FT-891 to a computer, CW can be operated using free or commercially available software and setting Menu item “07-12 [ PC KEYING ] ”.

  • Page 5: Adjusting The Keyer Speed

    Keyer speed function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 6: Setting The Keyer Weight ( Dot/Dash ) Ratio

    “REV”. 4. When the adjustment is satisfactory, press the MULTI function knob. 5. Press the [ F ] key to save the new setting and exit the Menu mode to normal opera- tion. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 7: Selecting The Keyer Operating Mode

    Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode The configuration of the Electronic Keyer may be customized independently for the rear panel KEY jack of the FT-891. This permits utilization of Automatic Character Spacing ( ACS ) , if desired. 1. Press and hold in the [ F ] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.

  • Page 8: Cw Delay Time Setting

    CW Pitch function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 9: Cw Spotting ( Zero-Beating )

    Auto Zeroing function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 10: Audio Peak Filter

    Audio Peak Filter function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 11: Contest Memory Keyer

    CW Mode Operation Contest Memory Keyer The CW message capability of the FT-891 may be utilized from the Front Control Panel, or the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the rear panel REM/ALC jack. Message Memory Five CW memory channels, capable of retaining 50 characters each, are provided (the CW memory uses the PARIS standard for characters and word length).
  • Page 12 CW Mode Operation Message Memory Programming from the FT-891 Control Panel (Using a Keyer Paddle) 1. Set the operating mode to CW. 2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”. 3. Turn the internal Electronic Keyer “ON”. 4. Press the [ F ] key repeatedly to find the “REC SETTING”...
  • Page 13 For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we recommend setting Menu item “04- 01 [ KEYER TYPE ] ” to “ACS” ( Au- tomatic Character Spacing ) while programming the keyer memories. FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 14 CW Mode Operation Checking the CW Memory Contents from the FT-891 Front Control Panel 1. Set the operating mode to CW. 2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”. 3. Press the [ F ] key to find the “FUNCTION-1” list screen.
  • Page 15 9. Press the FH-2 [ CH1 ] - [ CH5 ] key to select a previously recorded memory. The CW mes- sage will be played in the sidetone monitor. No RF energy will be transmitted. FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 16 CW Mode Operation Playback the CW Message On-The-Air using the FT-891 Display Control Panel 1. Set the operating mode to CW. 2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “ON”. 3. Press the [ F ] key to find the “REC SET- TING”...

  • Page 17: Text Memory

    5. Press the [ F ] key to exit to normal operation. r The following texts are programmed to MEMORY 4 and MEMORY 5 as the factory default: MEMORY 4: DE FT-891 K } MEMORY 5: R 5NN K } FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 18 CW Mode Operation Text Message Programming from the FT-891 Control Panel 1. Set the operating mode to CW. 2. Press the [ F ] key repeatedly, to find the “REC SETTING” list screen. NOTE: This screen may be enabled/ disabled via Menu Mode “05-11 [ REC SETTING ] ”.
  • Page 19 9. When the text entry is complete, press the [ B ]( ENT ) key. 10. Press and hold the FH-2 [ MEM ] key for one second to exit the text input screen and resume normal operation. FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 20 CW Mode Operation Checking the CW Memory Contents from the FT-891 Front Control Panel 1. Set the operating mode to CW. 2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”. 3. Press the [ F ] key repeatedly, to find the “FUNCTION-1” list screen.
  • Page 21 9. Press the FH-2 [ CH1 ] - [ CH5 ] key to select a previously recorded memory. The CW mes- sage will be played in the sidetone monitor. No RF energy will be transmitted. FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 22 CW Mode Operation Playback the CW Message On-The-Air using the FT-891 Display Control Panel 1. Set the operating mode to CW. 2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “ON”. 3. Press the [ F ] key repeatedly, to find the “REC SETTING” list screen.

  • Page 23: Contest Number Programming

    Use this process if the current contest number gets slightly ahead of the actual contact number (in case of a duplicate QSO, for example). Using the FT-891 Display Control Panel 1. Press the [ F ] key repeatedly, to find the “REC SETTING”...

  • Page 24: Transmitting In The Beacon Mode

    5. Press the [ F ] key to exit the Menu mode and resume normal operation. To transmit the message using the FT-891 Display Control Panel: 1. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “ON” 2. Either Full-break-in or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depending on the setting of Menu Mode “07-08 [ CW BK-IN TYPE ] ”.

  • Page 25: Fm Mode Operation

    5. Press the [ F ] key to exit the Menu mode and resume normal operation. r FM is only used in the 28 MHz and 50 MHz Amateur bands covered by the FT-891. Please do not use FM on any other bands.

  • Page 26: Repeater Operation

    FM Mode Operation Repeater Operation The FT-891 may be utilized on 29 MHz and 50 MHz repeaters. 1. Rotate the DIAL to set the FT-891 to the de- sired repeater output frequency (downlink from the repeater). 2. Press the [ F ] key repeatedly, to find the “FM SETTING”...

  • Page 27: Tone Squelch Operation

    2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select [ T/DCS ] , then press the MULTI function knob. 3. Press and hold the [ F ] key for one second to exit the “FM SETTING” list screen and resume normal operation. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 28: Dcs Operation

    2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select [ T/DCS ] , and then press the MULTI function knob. 3. Press and hold the [ F ] key for one second to exit the “FM SETTING” list screen and resume normal operation. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 29: Interference Rejection

    CONTOUR function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 30: Width ( If Dsp Bandwidth ) Tuning ( Ssb/Cw/Rtty/Data Modes )

    WIDTH function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 31: Using If Shift And Width Together

    NARROW function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 32: If Notch Filter Operation

    IF NOTCH function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 33: Digital Noise Reduction ( Dnr ) Operation

    DNR function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 34: Digital Notch Filter ( Dnf ) Operation

    DNF function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 35: Tools For Comfortable And Effective Reception

    The ATT function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 36: Ipo ( Intercept Point Optimization )

    The IPO function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 37: Adjustable Receiver Audio Filter

    Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception Adjustable Receiver Audio Filter The FT-891 includes an adjustable receiver audio filter, which provides precise, independent control of the low; and upper audio ranges. 1. Press and hold in the [ F ] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.

  • Page 38: Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality

    The Speech Processor function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 39: Parametric Microphone Equalizer

    To adjust the Parametric Microphone Equalizer while the speech processor is en- gaged, set the speech processor to “ON” (see page 38). 3. Set the MONITOR function to “ON”, if you want to listen on the FT-891 internal monitor (see page 47).

  • Page 40: Activating The Parametric Microphone Equalizer

    The Parametric Microphone Equalizer function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Ssb Transmitted Bandwidth

    5. Press the [ F ] key to exit the Menu mode and resume normal operation. r The higher fidelity associated with wide bandwidth will be particularly enjoyable on the low bands during local rag-chew QSOs. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 42: Transmitter Convenience Features

    The maximum that any memory can hold is 20 seconds. Voice Memory Operation You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-891 by operating from either the Control Display, or using the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the rear panel REM/ALC jack.
  • Page 43 “CQ DX, CQ DX, this is W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, W 6 Delta X-Ray Char-lie, Over”). Remember that the time limit for recording any message is 20 seconds. 7. Press the [ MEM ] key on the FH-2 to com- plete the message storage process. FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 44 Transmitter Convenience Features Checking Your Recording from the FT-891 Front Control Panel 1. Press the [ F ] key repeatedly, to find the “REC SETTING” list screen. NOTE: This screen may be enabled/ disabled via Menu Mode “05-11 [ REC SETTING ] ”.
  • Page 45 Transmitter Convenience Features Transmitting the Recorded Message from the FT-891 Front Control Panel 1. Set the operating mode to SSB or AM. 2. Press the [ F ] key repeatedly, to find the “REC SETTING” list screen. NOTE: This screen may be enabled/ disabled via Menu Mode “05-11...

  • Page 46: Vox

    The VOX function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 47: Monitor ( Ssb/Cw/Am Modes )

    The MONITOR function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 48: Split Operation Using The Tx Clarifier

    7. Rotate the MULTI function knob to set the desired transmitter offset. A maximum split of ±9.998 kHz may be set. 8. To exit from TX Clarifier operation, press the [ CLAR ] key once more. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 49: Split-Frequency Operation

    TXW function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 50: Quick Split Operation

    SPL function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 51: Memory Operation

    Clarifier, if desired. 4. Press the [ V/M ] key momentarily to return to the originally memorized frequency of the current memory channel. One more press of the [ V/M ] key will return to VFO op- eration. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 52: Labeling Memories

    5. Press the [ A ]( BCK ) key to exit the “MEMORY CHANNEL EDIT” screen. 6. To exit from the “MEMORY CHANNEL” list screen and return to the VFO-A mode, press the [ A ]( BCK ) key. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 53: Memory Groups

    GROUP 3 40 - 59 GROUP 4 60 - 79 GROUP 5 80 - 99 GROUP 6 P1L/P1U - P9L/P9U GROUP 7* 501 - 510 (501 - 507**) *: USA and UK version only. **: UK Version. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 54: Choosing The Desired Memory Group

    Memory mode. 4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select the desired Memory Channel within the Se- lected Memory Group. r If no channels have been assigned to a par- ticular Memory Group, that Group cannot be accessed. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 55: Operation On Alaska Emergency Frequency: 5167.5 Khz (U.s. Version Only)

    The FT-891 includes the capability for transmission and reception on 5167.5 kHz under such emergency conditions via the Menu system. To activate this feature: 1.

  • Page 56: Scanning Operation

    (frequency). If there is no signal, the scanner continues scanning automatically. 4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting. 5. Press the [ F ] key to exit the Menu mode and resume normal operation. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 57: Pms ( Programmable Memory Scanning )

    If the microphone PTT button is pressed during scanning, the scanner will halt at once. Pressing the PTT button during scanning will not cause transmission. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 58: Miscellaneous Setting

    ( OFF/1 - 30 min ) . Default: OFF ( 10 min: European Version. ) 4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting. 5. Press the [ F ] key to exit the Menu mode and resume normal operation. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 59: Apo ( Automatic Power Off )

    CONTEST: The cooling fan starts to oper- ate as the temperature begins to rise. Default: NORMAL 4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting. 5. Press the [ F ] key to exit the Menu mode and resume normal operation. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 60: Meter Peak Hold

    (Lower or Upper) of the pop-up window. 4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting. 5. Press the [ F ] key to exit the Menu mode and resume normal operation. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 61: Key Lamp Dimmer

    ( 1 - 15 ) . Default: 8 4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting. 5. Press the [ F ] key to exit the Menu mode and resume normal operation. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 62: Rtty ( Radio Teletype ) Operation

    Adjust the RTTY data output level using Menu Mode “10-08 [ RTTY OUT LEVEL ]” . RTTY/DATA JACK DATA IN N.C. DAKY SHIFT FSK OUT RTYO AF IN BUSY N.C. To USB port To LINE IN / MIC IN Commercially available USB Cable RTYO FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 63: Connecting To Your Computer

    Connecting to your Computer r Install the RTTY application software and driver on your computer in advance. r RTTY communication application (YAESU does not provide technical support for the use or operation of the application.) r Virtual COM port driver (Visit the Yaesu website “http://www.yaesu.com/” to download the designated driver and Installation Manual.)

  • Page 64: Data ( Psk ) Operation

    RTYO DATA IN r The FT-891 allows for PSK, Olivia, Contestia, etc. digital modes to be sent by the Data method or SSB. The conventional method is to use USB, except RTTY, however the Data method allows for more accurate carrier frequency control, which is helpful in a Contest or DX environment.

  • Page 65: Data-Afsk

    Before connecting the USB cable you must down load the Virtual COM port driver. The Drivers can be found on the FT-891 FILES page at the Yaesu Web page, “http:// www.yaesu.com/”. Once the Drivers have been installed connect the USB cable to the computer and then to the radio.
  • Page 66 Set the PTT to RTS on DTR off. Soundcard At the software Soundcard Volume setting, increase the volume to about 70% to start. r If the soundcard volume setting is too low, the radio will not switch to Transmit. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 67: Data Mode

    Before connecting the USB cable, you must down load the Virtual COM port driver. The Drivers can be found on the FT-891 FILES page at the Yaesu Web page, “http:// www.yaesu.com/”. Once the Drivers have been installed, connect the USB cable to the computer and then to the radio.
  • Page 68 Set the PTT to RTS on DTR off. Soundcard At the software Soundcard Volume setting increase the volume to about 70% to start. r If the soundcard volume setting is too low, the radio will not switch to Transmit. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 69: Menu Mode

    Menu Mode The FT-891 Menu mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to activate and setup. The Menus may be used to configure many of transceiver parameters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Menu mode: 1.
  • Page 70 15/20/25/30 ( msec ) 07-13 QSK DELAY TIME 15msec MODE DAT 08-01 DATA MODE PSK/OTHERS 1000/1500/2000 ( Hz ) 08-02 PSK TONE 1000Hz -3000 - 0 - 3000 ( Hz ) 08-03 OTHER DISP : European Version. ø FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 71 CONTOUR LEVEL -40 - 0 - 20 12-03 CONTOUR WIDTH 1 - 11 12-04 IF NOTCH WIDTH NARROW/WIDE WIDE SCOPE OFF/3/5/10 ( sec ) 13-01 SCP START CYCLE 37.5/75/150/375/750 ( kHz ) 13-02 SCP SPAN FREQ 750kHz FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 72: Eq3 Level

    TUNER SELECT OFF/EXTERNAL/ATAS/LAMP 16-16 VOX SELECT MIC/DATA 16-17 VOX GAIN 0 - 100 30 - 3000 ( msec ) 16-18 VOX DELAY 500msec 16-19 ANTI VOX GAIN 0 - 100 16-20 DATA VOX GAIN 0 - 100 FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 73: Lcd Contrast

    Available Values: 1 - 15 Default: 8 Description: Sets the brightness level of the key LED. The effect of the changes may be observed as the brightness level is adjusted. The higher the setting, the brighter the illumination becomes. FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 74 03-01 DVS RX OUT LEVE Function: Sets the voice memory monitoring level. Available Values: 0 - 100 Default: 50 Description: You can adjust the voice memory monitoring level. The higher the setting, the higher the out-put level becomes. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 75: Keyer Type

    “Dot” signal. 04-03 CW WEIGHT Function: Adjusts the keyer CW weight. Available Values: 2.5 - 4.5 Default: 3.0 Description: Sets the “Dot”:“Dash” ratio for the built-in electronic keyer. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 76: Number Style

    TEXT: Use the optional FH-2 or the MULTI function knob to enter text ( see page 17 ) . MESSAGE: Use the keyer to register text to the contest memory keyer ( see page 11 ) . FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 77 TEXT: Use the optional FH-2 or the MULTI function knob to enter text ( see page 17 ) . MESSAGE: Use the keyer to register text to the contest memory keyer ( see page 11 ) . FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 78: Cat Rate

    Description: Sets the baud rate for a CAT command input. 05-07 CAT TOT Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer for a CAT command input. Available Values: 10/100/1000/3000 ( msec ) Default: 10ms Description: Sets the Time-Out Timer countdown time for a CAT command input. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 79: Available Values: -20

    Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer countdown time. Available Values: OFF/1 - 30 ( min ) Default: OFF ( 10 min for European Version ) Description: Forces the transceiver to return to receiving mode after continuous transmission of the programmed time. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 80: Default: 0

    Functions as the TX clarifier which changes only the transmit frequency without changing the receiver frequency. TRX: Functions as the TRX clarifier which changes the transmit frequency and the receiver frequency simultaneously. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 81: Available Values

    Description: Selects the microphone input jack to be used in AM mode. MIC: Audio is input from the MIC jack on the front panel. REAR: Disables the microphone circuit on the front panel and inputs audio/data from the RTTY/DATA jack on the rear panel. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 82: Default: 50

    07-04 CW HCUT SLOPE Function: Sets the slope of the high-frequency cutoff audio filter in CW mode. Available Values: 6 / 18 ( dB/oct ) Default: 18dB/oct Description: Selects the slope of the high-frequency cutoff audio filter in CW mode. FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 83 Description: In semi break-in mode, this setting determines the delay time before returning to receive mode after the CW keying operation. The delay time can be changed in 10 msec steps between 30 msec and 3000 msec. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 84: Cw Wave Shape

    Description: The delay time in QSK mode before transmitting the CW signal may be set in 5 msec steps. 08-01 DATA MODE Function: Selects the operating scheme in DATA mode. Available Values: PSK/OTHERS Default: PSK Description: Selects the operating scheme ( PSK or OTHERS ) in DATA mode. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 85: Psk Tone

    Function: Sets the high-frequency cutoff audio filter in DATA mode. Available Values: 700 - 4000Hz / OFF Default: 3000Hz Description: This is the high-frequency cutoff audio filter in DATA mode. The cutoff frequency can be set at 50 Hz increments between 700 Hz and 4000 Hz. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 86: Data Hcut Slope

    Function: Sets the DATA carrier oscillator injection side for the DATA mode. Available Values: USB/LSB Default: LSB Description: USB: Injects the DATA carrier oscillator on the USB side. LSB: Injects the DATA carrier oscillator on the LSB side. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 87: Fm Mic Select

    Description: Sets the repeater offset frequency on the 28 MHz band. 09-05 RPT SHIFT 50MHz Function: Sets the RPT offset frequency on the 50 MHz band. Available Values: 0 - 4000 ( kHz ) Default: 1000kHz Description: Sets the repeater offset frequency on the 50 MHz band. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 88: Dcs Polarity

    Function: Sets the slope of the high-frequency cutoff audio filter in RTTY mode. Available Values: 6 / 18 ( dB/oct ) Default: 18dB/oct Description: Selects the slope setting of the high-frequency cutoff audio filter in RTTY mode. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 89: Rtty Shift Port

    Default: 170Hz Description: Sets the shift width for RTTY mode. 10-10 RTTY MARK FREQ Function: Sets the mark frequency for RTTY mode. Available Values: 1275/2125 ( Hz ) Default: 2125Hz Description: Sets the mark frequency for RTTY mode. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 90: Ssb Lcut Freq

    Description: Selects the microphone input jack to be used in SSB mode. MIC: Inputs from the MIC jack on the front panel. REAR: Disables the microphone circuit on the front panel and inputs from the RTTY/DATA jack on the rear panel. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 91: Ssb Out Level

    Description: In CW mode the APF peak center frequency is set according to the CW PITCH frequency and the chosen APF bandwidth value. In order to listen to the desired signal comfortably, select one of the three bandwidths of the peak filter. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 92: Contour Level

    Function: Setting of the MULTI function knob tuning speed in the SSB, CW, RTTY and DATA mode. Available Values: 50/100/500 ( kHz ) Default: 500kHz 14-02 SSB DIAL STEP Function: Setting of the DIAL knob tuning speed in the SSB mode. Available Values: 2/5/10 ( Hz ) Default: 10Hz FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 93: P-Eq1 Freq

    Function: Sets the gain for the low range of the 3 band parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: -20 - 0 - 10 Default: 5 Description: Adjusts the gain for the low range of the 3 band parametric microphone equalizer between “-20 dB” and “+10 dB”. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 94: Default: 10

    Function: Sets the center frequency for the high range of the 3 band parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: OFF/1500 - 3200 Default: OFF Description: Selects the center frequency setting for the high range of the 3 band parametric microphone equalizer between “1500 Hz” and “3200 Hz”. FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 95 Available Values: 1 - 10 Default: 2 Description: Activates when the speech processor is “ON” and sets the width ( “Q” ) for the low range of the 3 band parametric microphone equalizer between “1” and “10”. FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 96 Available Values: -20 - 0 - 10 Default: 0 Description: Activates when the speech processor is “ON”, and selects the gain setting for the high range of the 3 band parametric microphone equalizer between “-20 dB” and “+10 dB”. FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 97 Available Values: 5 - 100 Default: 100 Description: Adjusts the setting of the 50 MHz bands transmitter power output. 16-07 SSB MIC GAIN Function: Sets the microphone gain level for the SSB mode. Available Values: 0 - 100 Default: 30 FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 98 Available Values: 0 - 100 Default: 50 16-14 DATA DATA GAIN Function: Sets the level of the AM signal input when “08-09 [ DATA IN SELECT ]” is set to “REAR”. Available Values: 0 - 100 Default: 50 FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 99: Vox Gain

    Default: 500msec Description: While operating VOX, the recovery time ( delay time ) before returning to receive mode from transmit mode may be set at 10 msec intervals. The delay time may be adjusted while transmitting the signal. FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 100 “P9U” and the memory channel “01”. Important: The use of this frequency is restricted to stations operating in or near Alaska, and only for emergency purposes ( never for routine operations ) . See §97.401 ( c ) of the FCC regulations. FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 101 Function [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] key settings to their factory defaults, without affecting the programmed memories. 18-01 MAIN VERSION Function: Displays the Main software version. 18-02 DSP VERSION Function: Displays the DSP software version. 18-03 LCD VERSION Function: Displays the LCD software version. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 102: Optional Fh-2 Remote Control Switches

    When utilizing the sequential contest number capability of the Contest Keyer, press this button to decrement ( decrease ) the current Contest Number by one digit ( i.e. to back up from #198 to #197, etc. ) . FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 103: Optional Mh-36E8J Microphone Switches

    Slide upward to illuminate the keypad. A key This activates an accessory function. Activates the “FAST” mode when used with the FT-891. B key This activates a second accessory function. This button has no function when used with the FT-891. FT-891 Advance Manual...

  • Page 104: Fc-50 External Automatic Antenna Tuner

    FC-50 External Automatic Antenna Tuner The optional FC-50 Automatic Antenna Tuner provides automatic tuning of a coaxial line so as to present a nominal 50 Ω impedance to the FT-891’s HF/50 MHz antenna port. Please see the FC-50 Installation Manual for detailed information.

  • Page 105: Operation

    Antenna Tuner function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 106: ( For Wire Antenna )

    Please see the FC-40 Operating Manual for detailed information. Interconnections to FT-891 After mounting the FC-40, connect the cables from the FC-40 to the ANT and TUN/LIN jacks on the rear panel of the FT-891 Transceiver. Coaxial Cable TUN/LIN Control Cable...

  • Page 107: Setup The Ft-891

    Antenna Tuner function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 108: Auto Active-Tuning Antenna System

    ATAS-120A. Interconnections to FT-891 Connect “ATAS-120A” to the ANT terminal of FT-891 with a coaxial cable as shown in the diagram below. r Turn off the external power supply switch and the FT-891 power supply switch first before connecting the cables.

  • Page 109: Atas-120A ) Operation

    Antenna Tuner function may be assigned to the [ A ] , [ B ] or [ C ] key. Refer to “Changing the function assigned to the [ A ] / [ B ] / [ C ] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

  • Page 110: Manual Tuning

    2. Press (press and hold) the [ UP ] or [ DWN ] key on the microphone to adjust the anten- na until the meter indicates the minimum SWR. Manual tuning from the FT-891 Control Panel 1. Press the [ F ] key repeatedly to find the “ATAS SETTING”...

  • Page 111: Vl-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections

    VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections Be sure that both the FT-891 and VL-1000 are turned off, and then follow the installation recommendations contained in the illustration. r Refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation. r Do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet.

  • Page 112: Index

    DCS Operation ........28 MT ............51 Digital Noise Reduction ......33 Digital NOTCH Filter .......34 DNF ............34 NARROW (NAR) ........31 DNR ............33 Parametric Microphone Equalizer ..39 Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality..38 PMS ............57 POP-UP Menu ........60 Programmable Memory Scanning ..57 PSK ............64 FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 113 Tone Squelch Operation ......27 Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception ..........35 TOT ............58 Transmitter Convenience Features ..42 TX/BUSY Indicator Dimmer ....61 VL-1000 ..........111 Voice Memory .........42 VOX ............46 WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning ..30 Zero-Beating ..........9 FT-891 Advance Manual...
  • Page 114 Copyright 2016 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. 1609-E0...

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