Yaesu FT-991a On-Air Tests

I got some action on HF today, I only took a few clips of it and put it into a video. The screen and sound of this radio are just amazing. The camera will never do it justice.
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[@coodeville1091]

Im 99% sure his will be my rig thanks to your excellent videos

[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

Just purchased a Yaesu FT-991A today via DX Engineering. $100 less expensive than Giga Parts and includes free shipping. On back order though till September. Giga Parts did not offer an anticipated Ship Date. DX did.

[@davequick3373]

Thanks Eric… you convinced me…. Got one! 👍❤️👌

[@N4EJM]

Just got mine, can’t wait to try it out.

[@k7jbl157]

They're nice little radios. I bought one of the late model 991's (no more blown finals from bad factory bias setting) prior to the 991A's hitting the store. I'm just at the 1-year mark with my 991. It doesn't have a real-time waterfall, so I use an SDRplay along with a DXE RTR-1A to make up for it. :-) If your 991A treats you as nice as my 991 has treated me, you'll be a happy camper. Mic gain out of the box seems a bit high from reports I'd received. So I backed it off from 50 to the 40-45 range. Also, get in there and play with the 3 band parametric on SSB. Don't use the "Proc" function. Sounds too robotic. And with the factory USB port...FT8 is a piece of cake, as are the other digital modes. 73 K7JBL Phil

[@b0neme]

Folks, the issue with "blown finals" was that an original version of firmware caused the tuner to do dumb things. This could cause the finals to fail. So, if you don't use the internal tuner, there won't be an issue with the finals. And, if you upgrade the firmware, the tuner works fine, and won't hurt the finals.

[@AlterMannCam]

Perfect timing for you to get your hands on this radio. I've been looking for good videos to watch while I wait for mine in the mail to arrive. Pretty excited. Upgrading to this from an FT-897D. Thanks for the videos, 73!

[@webmastercaribou7570]

AlterMannCam My FT-897D died and I bought a FT-991A. It is like going from a 20 year old car to a new SUV.

[@davequick3373]

Awesome radio… have mine a few weeks. Noise reduction is second to none!! Works as good as it looks.

[@lourubens7886]

Makes me want to buy the 991a. Great video.

[@ericdreizen1463]

Well, uh...well, uh...well, uh...well, uh...well, uh...well, uhh...well, uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhoooooooohhhhhhheeeewwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MetalsmithChamp]

Eric what antenna was you using with this radio. it seem to do a great job on reaching out. I am planning on getting this radio myself as a new operator. I watch your videos and thanks to you. You have taught me a lot. Thank you Eric 73's to you and yours!!

[@dickgozinya9228]

Ordered mine this morning. Very excited. Thanks for the video.

[@tylerdean980]

The biggest debate for me is FT991a, or 7300? I feel like you get a lot more radio for the money with the FT991A. 2M sideband alone seems really appealing. The only thing the 7300 does better in my opinion without ever owning either is the waterfall. The refresh rate on the 991A's screen is not the best, but I have seen people connect them to computers and that seems to help with the refresh rate problem.

[@danmcdonnell9984]

Sweet rig, thanks for including the Wires-x demo!

[@waynerowe2483]

hope to be buying this radio soon thanks for the video it was helpful

[@parreltjeable]

Nice radio. I will buy this radio soon. I am a maiden radio amateur from Holland ;-) PD3LPA

[@shiftintohigh5564]

You rock! I want one👍👍😎🇺🇸

[@jimedwards9310]

Dang Eric. Wish u lived closer to me. U could show me how to work this. 😁

[@rtgideon]

Love your videos, First Time Every Time!!! Randy. California. KN6BZG

[@frankarocha4138]

ese ft 991-A va a ser mi regalito de navidad

[@buzzsawddog]

Haha thanks! I never knew the knob could spin so fast! Sure not what you are showing... But I figured I would say thanks anyway... For those that dont know you turn the little knobbly thing around the dial to lose it up a little :-D

[@andycogswell7827]

Tuned up over the signal on 21.315....

[@sudeephalder4227]

Why does the scope and waterfall freezes in TX mode ?

[@gcopter1963]

Eric, I know you did this video two years ago, from the date of this post. But, if you still have the 991A, would you consider making another video of the waterfall display? I've seen videos of the Icom rigs that sport a waterfall display. I don't know if it is a feature on the Icom's but, their waterfall display, seems way finer, displaying the signals. Don't know either if it is a matter of present noise, while making the video, but, looking at this video and the waterfall display, there didn't seem to be enough peaking? for me to clearly see and tune to an active signal. Call me a scope head, but, that 991A way of displaying signals on a waterfall, it's nothing like what I've seen on the Icom's. I'm a technician, looking to upgrade to general. The Yaesu appeals to me as it does Fusion/C4FM, which I can currently use as a technician. Not too crazy about getting an Icom that can do DSTAR, though. Thanks. K4HPD.

[@Machria23]

the icons have better waterfalls, but the 991 has more bands

[@michaelzehrfeld7766]

..is it necessary to have the preamp always switched on?

[@sudeephalder4227]

Does the scope and waterfall chart freezes while you were in TX mode ?? 🙄🙄😐😐

[@simonkenwothy5933]

I would like to know if this radio can cover on tx 26.00Mhz 28 Mhz cb band. 49Mhz free band? 446 Mhz?

[@tomKZ8TOM]

No. It’s a ham/amateur radio that requires a FCC license.

[@bigchew3149]

yea it can with a small very easy mod ! Dont listen to these ole grumpy sad hams.. like i said it can but whether it sounds great on their i dono !

[@robertrockwell7581]

i want this radio .

[@mfile64]

Ciao ho acquistato da poco la 991A grande Radio! Hai già memorizzato i canali🤔?

[@tylerdean980]

Do you know if the DTMF microphone would work with this radio?

[@SteveKN4POP]

The gigaparts site says the md-100A8X will not work on mobile radios due to difference in impedance . Also did you need an adapter to fit the mic to the 991a? Reason I'm asking is because I am definitely getting this radio and would like to have a desk mic.

[@mistermeanor968]

Md200 is best mic for this radio or m100. The supplied lead should have the telephone style plug on and will just plug directly imnto radio. On the rear of the microphone both 8pin and telephone style plug is fitted to cater for any kind of plug. If you already own an ft991a then just unplug your fist mic at the base and plug into rear of desk mic .

[@nc4tn]

3 land is always strong into the southeast......consistently.

[@redman840]

Just curious as to why the receive audio sounds so muted in this and other FT-991A videos? Is the speaker system inadequate for this transceiver,or is this the limitations of the camera recording ?

[@sixsix4025]

My question exactly. And obviously the poster of this video has zero interest in responding.

[@redman840]

@@sixsix4025: I own one now.The audio speaker system is the only flaw I can find with mine,but I do like the CW QSK on my Icom transceivers a bit better than those found on Yaesu Amateur Radio products.

[@welshwizzard100]

could you tell me what antenna u using

[@mirekt1822]

Hello Eric, you try FT-991A and Icom 7300. And as I see you like both this radios. What do you thin which one is better one. And which you could recommend? 73! Mirek

[@mistermeanor968]

Ft991a is best icom being an sdr radio has tinny sound but both are good. Yaesu will work better on fm and am.

[@j.alexandertschapka9957]

if you switch VFO A/B shows your display VFO-B??

[@michaelmcbride4310]

What antenna do you have?

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Hy-Gain AV-680 9 band vertical

[@brady-kj7gft392]

I am thinking of purchasing this radio but I have heard they have an issue with the finals, along with an issue with turning on the actual radio itself. Do you know if Yaesu has fixed this issue?

[@K4MJV]

The issue with the finals was with the non "a" version and it was resolved before the "a" version was released. Not sure what the other issue you heard about is but I have never had an issue turning on the radio.

[@DonDegidio]

Eric, What HF antenna are you using? 73 WB3BJU

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Hy-Gain AV-680 9 band vertical..

[@johndrees830]

What antenna you running on HF?

[@redmartian]

Can the 991A upload/download wires-x room voice/text messages and pictures?

[@clashrocker]

I don’t believe it can

[@buzzsah]

Question: I know Fl is a big state, I have a son in Cape Corel. My wife and I are thinking of buying in Gainesville Fl. do you know anything about that area?

[@KevinModerow]

I've heard it might be a college town or something. ;-)

[@buzzsah]

I heard that as well, a medical college/hospital. Just what I need :) Thanks.

[@aaronmiller112]

Does the waterfall work on vhf and uhf?

[@ericdreizen1463]

Yes.

[@nc4tn]

Rigs are moot. It’s all about your antenna system.

[@terryjohnson5925]

The FT991A I have when turning on the DNR Digital noise reduction setting 1thru 15 voice signals change to very basses sounding and the operators sound like they are under water, also with the noise blanker set to on, NB level adjustments setting 7thru 10 the voice signal are very distorted, default level is 5, the last firmware update for this radio was in 2016,Yaesu needs to fix these bugs and maybe other problems/setting I have not found at this time, nice video about the radio but a new owner needs to test drive this radio first before putting out $$$ then you see some of the problems it has and then more of these radios will be listed for sale on QTH for around $900.00 Posted 22 Mar 2019

[@L.o.u.i.s..]

The latest versions are listed below with the release dates.  MAIN Firmware Version 02-01 (02/02/18)  TFT Firmware Version 02-00 (10/17/17)  DSP Firmware Version 01-11 (09/06/17)  C4FM DSP Firmware Version 04-15 (12/02/16)

[@terryjohnson5925]

Thanks for the info on the latest Firmware versions that are up to date Also C4FM Ver. 04-15

[@spaghettibender7607]

How does the radio do on AM ?

[@mistermeanor968]

Works very well on am and fm . Excellent radio

[@iainfisher6557]

Find a signal and then tune up on his frequency. VERY bad and rude operating practice....😡

[@tommyd22277]

How do you figure?

[@richardg2360]

How would one DX without finding a signal and keying up?

[@exKC2HMN]

When you find (Or see?) an active frequency with a QSO in progress, QSY to an unused adjacent (As close as practicable.) frequency, reduce power, and tune up. Tuning up directly on top of the DX, or an in-progress QSO is bad practice.

[@mikesimpson7748]

I think what he is saying, is shift slightly off frequency before you tune and then shift back to frequency as to not disrupt communication

[@tommyd22277]

I have my Extra license and have been an operator for years. Obviously you don't key in on their conversation, I thought that was implied, but just finding and tuning in on the signal I see no problem with that. Re-read the initial comment. Thanks

[@blackpaw369]

The resolution on the waterfall is horrid. The IC-7300 is much nicer and more like a real spectrum scope/waterfall.

[@richardg2360]

IC-7300 is HF/50 MHz only.The FT-991A is HF/50MHz, VHF, UHF, C4FM, WiresX. Not a good comparison.

[@tumbleweed-life]

You can go into the menu and you can change the color to where it’s not blue on blue and it looks a lot better you can have a black background or other colors to go along with it look a lot nicer.

[@j204ever5]

slow tuner. very slow.