Yaesu FT-891 Anderson Power Pole Replacement Modification

Swap your old power connector for this great 3D Printed Anderson Power Pole Connector Modification. An Easier and Safer way to Power your Yaesu FT-891!
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[@pulponair]

Thanks for the shout out. i feel flattered. For thoose who do not own a printer and have a broken connector: Send me a picture of your broken connector and i am gonna send you a printed housing in PLA.

[@DagonNaxos]

Very good design. I just printed one out of ASA and installed it today. Thanks! Also, do you happen to have one for a 991A? My 991A suffers from the same disease.

[@pulponair]

@@DagonNaxos May be it fits to the 991 as well, did you check?

[@DagonNaxos]

@@pulponair I just pulled my 991A apart and I'm afraid that it won't fit, s there are some clearance issues with some surface mounted components on the PCB. Plus, if I were to do it, I'd have to desolder the 4 wires (2 red, 2 black) and make bridge for them. Is it possible? Maybe. Would it be a right pin in the arse? Yup. If you are curious and have an email, I can send you some pictures.

[@k8drtqrp]

Spectacular! Now I have to buy an 891 so that I have a use for my 3D printer.

[@km6qxe776]

It would be nice if more manufacturers joined this century and just started using power pole connections

[@techguy9023]

Why do people like it over Molex? Molex has friction and usually locking tabs. Powerpoles pull apart too easily for me.

[@Hero1395]

@@techguy9023 it’s trendy. Just like Messi and Peloni is the new LMR400.

[@hamradiotube]

I would rather have my power pole pull out than my radio get knocked off a picnic bench.

[@hamradiotube]

I started that you know?

[@km6qxe776]

@@techguy9023 I have no issue with a molex connection for a semi permanent installation like in a car bu with more and more hams using car style radios for POTA/SOTA work molex is not ideal. Yes you could just make a 6" pig tail connector but that does add a point of failure.

[@scottw.8614]

Thanks for your video. My FT-891 power connector is in original shape, because I’ve never had occasion to remove it. I plan to do portable work this summer, though. Instead of opening up my 891 , I simply crimped powerpole connectors on the power supply end of the original power cord. Easy-peasy, no muss no fuss. Thanks for motivating me to do this! Scott - VE7KI

[@hamradiopenpals]

Ironman on the HRCC discord also prints these for the FT-891. Life changers 👍

[@hamradiotube]

Awesome. I've just learned about these fairly recently. Although I've been sitting on them for a couple months now lol!

[@Ammed_KN6STX]

You Mike have electronic skills, I on the other hand bought all the part pre-built ready to install, but I’m too busy working to modify or play radio. Great video Mike!!!

[@DonzLockz]

Now I just need to print the FT-891.😆

[@pulponair]

It fits on most recent yeasu radios also. They all have the same connector.

[@hkmp5s]

This could possibly be the greatest thing to ever happen to ham radio. An absolute game-changer. Ham radio will never be the same.

[@hamradiotube]

Right?!

[@Dusty_Ham]

Power Pole all the things!

[@hamradiotube]

Exactly!

[@StuM0OVG]

Just done mine and it looks and works awesome.

[@nickbudge1459]

As always, thanks for a great video Mike!

[@hamradiotube]

You bet!

[@Davidjb37721]

It sure does look a lot better

[@wushock92]

This is a great mod for not much money. I need to look into this.

[@vladnik7719]

I love the way you talk with the cute little radio at the end of the video. You really adore him. Me too. Great video, and also great radio Yaesu Ft-891.😀

[@amateursandairwaves]

Thanks for the shout out. I'm still new to this 3D printing stuff and learn new things all the time, like mirroring them. ha.

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks for making and sending them to me. Took me a while looking at the website to figure it out myself :)

[@ZonaEA]

So USEFUL! THANK YOU for sharing it with us ....

[@hamradiotube]

My pleasure

[@AndyAAzeroAM]

Cool, need to find some of these

[@DK5ONV]

GOSH Mikey...you are a frigging Tech. GOOD JOB on that Modification. Happy Weekend into the Lone Star State! 73 de YFUG from Southwest Germany 💯🙏🙋‍♂

[@donz7992]

You inspired me to do the same, Mike; thanks! It was pretty easy (other than needing 3 hands once!) and thanks to my buddy Jim KG5LTL for printing the parts!

[@hamradiotube]

Awesome Don, happy to help.

[@aa3konthego]

The terminals for attaching the power input to the radio are a great idea for Yaesu.

[@DagonNaxos]

I just printed and installed mine. I did mine in ASA instead of PLA or ABS because of the possible heating issues. Great design, super easy!

[@hamradiotube]

Excellant

[@rebeccarainharrod]

Nice mod! I am looking down at my Kenwood TS-50S and now I want to do the same thing to mine. It would be so nice to have everything standardized.

[@havok4103]

Great mod! Kudos to the 3D designer. I'm not a huge fan of the Anderson poles though, I think XT60 connectors are far better, and are what I use for All of my 12V power needs. I'm actually in the process of modding my PSU that came with andersons to XT60.

[@flatlandermirrors]

I downloaded the files and modified them to fit my Icom 7100. Works great, If you do a lot of POTA those power connectors are a real pain to reconnect all the time. Will let you know how they hold up.

[@hamradiotube]

Oh sweet! I wonder if they would work with other Icom radios like the 7300? I'd love to have PP's on my 7300 as well.

[@flatlandermirrors]

@@hamradiotube The icom and yaesu radios use the same connector so theoretically the Powerpole mod should work for both. The issue I have with the 7300 is that the power wires inside aren’t screwed to the mother board but look like they are soldered and there are 4 connections, 2 for positive and 2 for negative. Making the mod a bit more involved.

[@StuM0OVG]

Great. Idea Mike.. So need this to be available in the UK.. I need this..

[@BradSnyder1]

That's a great mod idea! Don't have a 3D printer but maybe I can find someone that does and do this mod myself. Thanks for the info as always Mike! 73

[@hazratmuhazmat8831]

Good job. If I had a 3-D printer, I would do this.

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

Saw this a few weeks ago. Very nice & brilliant update to the 891. It would be nice if it was available for other radios too. 73!

[@hamradiotube]

I'm sure someone will design them eventually.

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

@@hamradiotube That would be nice. Powerpoles rock!

[@ki4uaa]

And now I need to find a friend with a 3D printer... Thanks Mike, Lol

[@K5QBF]

Very nice!

[@BenButler1]

This is amazing!! Need a 3d printer now.

[@hamradiotube]

right?

[@kennethblackwell1137]

Kool...well done. There is also another source where you can buy a kit or finished product with the PP and lugs already soldered/crimped.

[@hamradiotube]

Yes there is. He reached out to me but never responded back to my email. Oh well. His loss.

[@jessw5acy338]

And you told me I didn't watch your videos! Well here I am! :D

[@hamradiotube]

Ha! Only had to be reminded about 18 million times!

[@dwaynehoffmann8538]

Thank You!

[@hamradiotube]

You're welcome!

[@gliderrider]

Feel like I’ve just been teased.

[@expert244]

Oh snap! 😮

[@apunctg]

hey man ... thanks for the video, very useful, I did the conversion to Anderson powerpoles too and it's brilliant. I wanted to ask a question ... what is the maximum voltage you used the radio with ? I buit a 4 cell battery from 18650 and the voltage is a bit above the maximum recommeded in the manual

[@paulbyrne3328]

I dont have a 3D printer. Is there a source where i can buy this modification?

[@andrewb9276]

Get the one offered by Jason W. Just search You Tube

[@alanbrockmeier6871]

Very nice! Anderson connectors are the best. 73 NM5SP

[@hamradiotube]

Yes they are!

[@Aengus1385]

Power poles are great, but I struggle getting them to seat properly. What did you do with the small screwdriver when inserting the connector into the housing?

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Mike, Have seen them in other videos and they are an awesome idea. My problem is I don't own a 3D printer. 😞 Stay safe. 73 WJ3U

[@ScottBrown1406_Repair]

I have a broken 12V connector on my FT-991A. I wonder if I do this mod on my FT-891 will the 12V connector works on my FT-991A.

[@DominicMazoch]

APPs should be standard on all radios now. Al least on the power supply line pigtail.

[@woo1517]

I got a premade setup from Jason wang. He has a video on KZbin. I don’t have a printer. And he offered to have the Andersons and ring terminals all ready to go.

[@andrewb9276]

I also have the complete connector from Jason W. It is top notch. Solid connector, excellent heavy-duty wire and connection. Great for all of us that do not have or plan to have a printer. Only $30. 73 KF6LU

[@nvrumi]

Excellent video! The 897 and 857 both use 6x MOLEX connectors. These are just begging to be replaced by APP connectors. I wonder if anyone has designed a printable unit for these radios... ;)

[@pulponair]

Most Yeasus have the same opening on the Backpanel. If so the Connector should fit.

[@willian.direction6740]

Good mod those standard plugs are horrors sometimes.

[@PaulaBean]

Like the power plug on the FT-818, yuck!

[@hamradiotube]

Agreed

[@frankwc0o]

It would be cool if this was for the ft-857. Be a very bid difference.

[@hamradiotube]

I'm told this should work for most Yaesu radios.

[@frankwc0o]

@@hamradiotube Super. Now I need someone to print this for me in ASA. Or maybe this will push me to buy a 3D printer. thx

[@Aimsport-video]

This screams to be a kit that has everything ready for a screwdriver-only install.

[@ae4xo]

Jason Wong has a kit

[@andrewb9276]

The Jason Wong kit is the way to go. Top notch, heavy duty and easy screwdriver installation. You will not be disappointed. 73

[@PaulGriffith]

The next step is to talk my wife into getting me a 3D printer for Christmas.

[@hamradiotube]

What are you talking about? You've had that thing for years lol!

[@robertgosk2003]

What other radios will that mod work on Mike I'd really like to know maybe my IC 7100 maybe the IC 9100 if you know let me know please thank you Bob kg4cwc

[@superconductorchip9072]

Up the Irons..

[@jimrecord6505]

Would this work on an ICOM 7300?

[@hamradiotube]

If you made the right part for it I'm sure it would.

[@brianmartin7964]

I don't have a 3d printer. Can I buy these somewhere?

[@jonathancotner7040]

Congratulations Mike, you've now led me down the path of owning a 3D printer LOL. It's not this project alone, but still they're far too useful in our hobby not to own one.

[@dheller777]

Would this not void your warranty?

[@judd_s5643]

yes...... unless you reinstalled the original prior to sending it in.

[@hamradiotube]

Probably. But given my radio is several years old, I don't think I have a warranty anymore. Either way, I just made my radio better.

[@MacsForever1]

I don't mean to rain on your parade but why not just put Anderson Power Pole connectors on the end of the factory cable. My connector on the back on my FT-891 is secure but I suppose if you frequently disconnect to pack it away it would losen up. I don't because mine in mounted in the mobile. Remember that Anderson Power cable must have in line fuses like the factory cable. Otherwise it's a nifty project if you use your radio for POTA for instance with frequently disconnecting of the power cable. Best 73, David K9AT

[@warplanner8852]

Actually, David, your suggestion opens up an entire realm of possibilities for those of us without 3D printers and who are at the mercy of the German ham and the mysterious "Wangg" touted in another video. Making a short "double-ended" Anderson Power Pole link would allow those of us who have a multi-outlet shack terminal strip to remove the rig easily from the shack and take it to the field. My terminal strop is already fused and the result would be less clutter, etc. And so on. Inasmuch as I also have an IC-7200 as well..

[@MacsForever1]

@@warplanner8852 Thanks for the reply

[@nr3rful]

Nice unfortunately most people, including me, watching do not own a 3D printer.

[@Dusty_Ham]

Check with your local library. A lot of them have one now. If not, check a nearby makerspace or similar.

[@hamradiotube]

I don't own a 3D printer.

[@ragheadand420roll]

Red right tongue down )

[@osculant]

Ok now is there one for a G90?

[@Dusty_Ham]

The add-on fan bracket has one. Radioddity G90-H1

[@hamradiotube]

I've seen mods for power poles and the G90 but not a 3d printed one. I would love to have PP's on that too!

[@CanadianMakerProject]

Word to the wise PLA is not the plastic you should you use pla has a very low glass temps…. It will melt on a hot summer day. If you what it to last go with some PETG. ASA is the best but a Royal pain to print with.

[@hamradiotube]

I have no idea what plastic was used to print mine but that's good info. I suppose I'll find out in the summer if mine will survive the Texas heat.

[@CanadianMakerProject]

@@hamradiotube if you need it reprinted let me know I have a ton of petg and I may also have my abs machine working before winter

[@hamradiotube]

@@CanadianMakerProject If need be I certainly will, thank you.

[@ae4xo]

There's a kit that you can get

[@hamradiotube]

There is.

[@n9oqu]

Someone should print out powerpole adapters for ICOM Radios too!

[@hamradiotube]

I agree

[@warplanner8852]

@@hamradiotubethe mysterious Wangg produces them for the IC-7200 on a rival video on the same concept.

[@topsoutdooradventures]

I don't know anyone with a 3D printer. Where do I send the check? C'mon, hook a fellow hammie up!

[@hamradiotube]

I know somewhere on the internet you can find people to print things for you. Don't know any specific ones but that is a service that exists.

[@duaneshuster6366]

I asked around I don't know anyone with 3d printer here also . I like the design showed . I have the bulky DC cord and huge fuse holders . I had adapted Anderson's to a smaller DC wire cause I don't use more than 50 watts on FM 6m & 10m or SSB. But when someone sales this premade radio chassis connector I'm in too .

[@hamradiotube]

Try this guy. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcXCkVCU91Qyo7hoHDhYTEDKGfRqza9noOm-DekBeKXhuHqg/viewform

[@hamradiotube]

@@duaneshuster6366 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcXCkVCU91Qyo7hoHDhYTEDKGfRqza9noOm-DekBeKXhuHqg/viewform

[@Hero1395]

I don’t get the hype with the power poles. All my VHF/UHF came with T connectors. The big 3 brands are all the same. For HF, my 991A has the same connector as my 7300. I don’t know why I would cut them off and use power poles. I don’t understand what it gains.

[@hamradiotube]

Universal connector for all your 12v devices. Makes life easy.

[@KF7UCK]

I just did this mod for the same reason as you. Question though… Why the 4 wires on the original connector? I don’t understand, and opening the radio up didn’t provide any more clarity.

[@nvrumi]

My guess (FWIW) is that the engineers think that the wires into the MOLEX connector are insufficient for the current draw at keydown (too much voltage drop). So they use four wires. This is the same for the 897/857 rigs as well.

[@kg4tri]

You have to let the smoke out other wise it will not work

[@hamradiotube]

I edited that part out lol

[@Gaby-rt9yk]

power pole and al connections no one knows about this in EU 🤔☹