Settings - - hidden deep within your FT-891.

I’m really digging the FT-891, but it is so small. Because of this, many settings that would be one the front panel are hidden in the Menu. This video looks at the settings for all 158 menu items.
This is my longest video ever. So, I’ve broken it down into chapters that show what each of the main 18 Sections discuss to help you hone what you really want to see. Find a section topic and go directly to that section by clicking on the time-stamp.
Chapters:
00:01 Introduction
01:06 Get the Advanced Manual
03:40 Section 01 - AGC
04:52 Section 02 - DISPLAY
09:12 Section 03 - DVS
09:35 Section 04 - KEYER
15:08 Section 05 - General
23:06 Section 06 - MODE AM
26:05 Section 07 - MODE CW
32:10 Section 08 - MODE DAT(A)
35:03 Section 09 - MODE FM
37:00 Section 10 - MODE RT(T)Y
40:51 Section 11 - MODE SSB
44:10 Section 12 - MODE RX DSP
45:34 Section 13 - SCOPE
46:04 Section 14 - TUNING
48:08 Section 15 - TX AUDIO
51:52 Section 16 - TX GNRL
58:10 Section 17 - RESET
59:12 Section 18 - VERSION
1:00:06 End Notes
Thanks for watching - Please remember to Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe.
73 de Tom, ND3N

[@daviddietrich9449]

Thank you for posting this video and the one specific to CW. I really appreciate them. I have owned my FT-881 since early 2019, and have played with it a little,but not as much as I wanted to. Now, I have more time so I am really trying to learn how to get the most out of this fine radio. Being a primarily CW guy, this is important. I'll check out your video on the SSB stuff as well. 73 DE KC9EHQ

[@KarmaFlight]

Outstanding! I am taking my test soon, and I already bought this radio.

[@ND3N]

It’s a nice starter rig. You may want to invest in the matching antenna tuner, or see if LDG has one. I just like the look of the Yaesu tuner. Also, consider an external sound card so you can play with some of the popular digital modes. I use the signalink usb, but if you’re on a budget look at the digirig. Lots of videos on using either one with the 891. Good luck on your test

[@KarmaFlight]

@@ND3N Thanks! Yes, I bought a Mat-Y200 as it is small and built for the Yaesu line. I'm drinking form a fire hose right now, but it's a lot of fun! I am researching digital modes now as well.

[@JohnTeitge-nu8co]

I'm new to ham and have this transceiver. I take my tec and general test 9/25/2023. This is a really good video and you explain things very well! Thank you!

[@ND3N]

Glad it was helpful!

[@boatsyoung]

Tom, I can't thank you enough for this series.. I am a new ham with learning difficulties from print and your series has helped me enjoy this radio so much more. 73, KJ7MMX

[@mathewringle8444]

Sir, your FT-891 content is top notch.

[@ND3N]

Thanks

[@ericwalker3368]

Wow! Thank you for very in-depth of FT-891 functions.

[@ND3N]

Very welcome!

[@donausmus4281]

The best 891 tutorials!

[@denf0j881]

TS-891? Just kiddin'. Good series, keep it up.

[@ND3N]

Good catch - I fixed it... hi hi . . . BTW - I've owned more Kenwoods than I can count, so it was an easy slip to make.

[@stuartoberdeen1793]

Thanks, Tom. I used your videos to configure my FT-991A and it works great. So, I'm looking forward to using your videos to configure my FT-891. 73, Stu. K8STU

[@ahendrix9787]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!.. (considering it as your present to FT-891 owners😆)...you have my full attention! 73!

[@ibrahimunsalerten7078]

Thank you very much for this good and valuable video. So appreciated. Next week my new ft 891 will be my hands. 😊

[@ND3N]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alverdisser1884]

Thank you for your great work Tom.

[@ND3N]

My pleasure!

[@ihatesmartphones]

what I figured out with the 891. is when you have a menu item selected. If you want that menu item back to it's default setting. Instead of turning the multi knob. press the CLAR button. that will set that menu it's back to it's factory default

[@ND3N]

I didn’t know that…. Thanks

[@DavidMitchell79]

Tom, thanks for the education. My FT-891 had the LCUT and HCUT slopes for SSB mode defaulting to 6dB/oct as displayed in your video, but you stated the default was 18dB... You said go with the default... So I am assuming you meant 6dB. But this is great, You are a fine Elmer, Sir!

[@ND3N]

Glad it helped

[@petermajor4599]

Thank you! 👍👍👍🍀🍀

[@jozefbezan2501]

Danke für das tolle Video.73,von Jozef S56CJG.QTH Wien,Österreich.😊😊😊

[@j204ever5]

But there is NO 1Khz Step for the Multi Funktion Knob. Bad.

[@user-vi6lw8dx5f]

Hello Tom, I am currently studying for my amateur license. I would like to set the 891 as a base station. What else would I need to use a Heil PR 781? Please advise. Thank you Marc

[@ND3N]

You’ll need the modular adapter available at heilhamradio and either the hand held Push to talk or the footswitch. You may also want an antenna tuner. The rig comes with a microphone, so you might be able skip the headset.

[@michaelcandelario7957]

Hi, good evening I recently bought this radio, and I wanted to ask you if I may I have an external speaker connected to it, and when I lower the volume just to listen very low The radio will mute the sound completely unless I raise the volume significantly Is that normal? It kind of feels like an automatic squelch, but it doesn’t have any

[@ND3N]

Yes, you can…. Use the external speaker jack on the back of the rig. If you’re using a headset, that plugs in to the side of the front panel, on the side where you route your microphone.

[@robertmachette836]

Sir, I am new to the 891. It us my rig of choice for portable ops. Base rigs are IC 7300 and 9700. I am curious as to your thoughts on a pan adapter type setup on for the 891. 73, AI5CA, Bob

[@ND3N]

You would have to open the case and find someplace to tap the IF signal. I don’t know where that would be and I would be hesitant to do it to my rig. Your mileage may vary… hihi

[@petermajor4599]

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