Yaesu FT-991A Unboxing + On-Air Tests
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I will go over the 7 reasons why I chose the Yaesu FT-991A in this video.
I just bought my very first HF Radio! You would think it would be an easy and stress free decision, BUT, there is some tough competition. My budget was around $1,000 +/- a few hundred. The Icom IC-7300 is a beautiful radio and that was my runner up.
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You forgot to add, Both UHF and VHF also have AM / FM / LSB / USB / CW - CW & SSB on UHF/VHF is awesome! AM @ 40W / UHF/VHF @ 50W / HF @ 100W. It is an awesome radio, hope everyone gets one! 73 de KE8GKO
Yes, great points! 73 KM6FAK
The ftdx 1200 was no match on the receiver performance for me. 7300 all the way.
Yes, for sure the FT-991A is a well underated small sized radio for sure - I couldn't resist buying another when one came up secondhand in my area!
This is the first 2m SSB radio I've had since the Icom 211 from the 70s, only 10 watts, cost $600. Icom makes one now w/ 100 watts that's almost $2,000. Considering the 991 has hf 100 watts, the 50 watts w/ SSB for 2m is a small compromise. Placing my discone ant higher will add to the signal as well.
Thank you Jason for a great video and special thanks to specialspy777 for bring the information about its capability in UHF/ VHF modes.
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Just joined the local radio club, take my tech license test on Saturday and ordered the 991a and everything to set up my station. They guys at the club are teaching me how to make my own J-pole and dipole antennas. I’m beyond stoked to get it all set up! This hobby has already substantially drained my resources but so far I have no regrets 😂
I did my tech 3 days after I started studying for it. Once I got started, I realized I didn’t have access to a lot of the activity I saw on the air. So a couple months later, after another 3 days of cramming, I got my general. I recommend you get your general. It opens up so much more and isn’t much more challenging that the tech test. Ham Radio Prep was the course I used. Lots of practice tests. Short modules that cover all subject areas.
@@flyboybbq1718 I actually upgraded to my general a couple weeks ago 👍🏻 I’ve only been on a couple times to make contacts though. Usually I just listen. I have a G5RV dipole so i stick to 20 meters for the most part.
Great vid! Learned some stuff I didn't even know about my FT-991, thanks!
You are welcome! And, thank you for hitting PLAY!
Jason; Thank you for this video on the Yaesu 991A. I have watch this video over & over, and now I am going to buy a Yaesu 991A. Thank you again! Randy. California. KN6BZG
Thanks, you are too kind! I'm still very happy with it.
I am newly licensed and have yet to transmit. This is definitely helping me decide on my base station! I was already leaning Yaesu, but this sealed the deal! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful and welcome to the Hobby!
As a beginner, I recommend getting involved with a local club and looking at some good used equipment first. The iCom 7300 is driving all the prices DOWN on the late model high end stuff, including Yaesu.
@@jeffbecker8716 Yeah, but I've noticed people are beginning to realize what a great CB the 7300 is and that's about all, so even the old FT-990s are still bringing $600 in great condition.
People are beginning to realize that you really can't expect Amateur radio performance from a CB and those used prices for older real Ham gear are stabilizing and even coming back up.
I bought my FT991A a few months ago. LOVE it!
Welcome to the club! lol
Love the buzzers and cheers on pulling the rig out of the box. Made me LOL. :D
Glad you enjoyed it! 73
Jason, thanks for a great video, unboxing and showing it front , back sides menus etc, you definitely helped me make up my mind on this Rig, so I am going to pull the trigger on it soon, video quality & audio is also very good so nice work overall, thanks so much, best 73 from the Caribbean Mark de 9Z4Y
Glad to hear it and thank you for watching with all the kind feedback! So far the radio has been great. I've recently took it camping and the size is manageable and it's so nice to use on a picnic bench under the stars. ~73 KM6FAK~
That was a great review and I love the jazz misic intro / outro... TNX!
Much appreciated!
For my first proper rig i narrowed it down to the IC-7300 or the FT-991A, i didn’t really know about the TS-590SG or that would have been in the running. All of these rigs are great, we’re in a great time for the amateur radio market right now. Ultimately i went for the ft-991a. I see the rig as an ft-817 (i wanted vhf/uhf ssb as well as hf) but with an amp, a tuner, a usb soundcard, a dsp noise filter and an equalizer BUT without all the cables and bits i’d need to run such an ft817 station. In practice though its actually some other features that i’ve come to like most. The c4fm digital mode can be used with a cheap chinese hotspot and that gives you not only c4fm but also cross mode DMR, NXDN and my favourite, P25 (it sounds better than other digital modes, higher data rate like c4fm in VW mode where all the other popular modes are like c4fm in DN mode). I also like the airband more than i thought i would, the scanning functions are surprisingly good. Another thing i like is how easy it is to work from the PC, i use 1 usb cable only and that gives me mic/audio via my pc headset (i use the free voicemeeter banana software because i add in a bunch of shiny things to my audio chain like audio oscilloscopes and fft monitor), i use flrig for my ptt and macros (e.g. ability to flip the mic source from the radio to the pc and vice versa). Enjoy your rig!
Good review of the FT-991a. I'm considering getting one in 2022.
I bought them all and they are great radios.. Thank you great stuff
I am currently awaiting my 991a to be delivered, and really enjoyed your video. Keep up the good work!
73
Nice job on the video, well done.
Right On, Thanks!
I share your affinity for smelling new electronics... always have since a kid. There's just something about this... As a kid in the 90's there was nothing like getting new stereo equipment, and just sitting and... yes... smelling it. :)
Me as well. My father ran an extensive ham shack and that new electronics and warm, dusty vacuum tube smell...ahhhh...there's nothing else like it! Wish we had more of a vacuum tube resurgence these days!
This is my favorite video on TH-cam.
Might be because I want a 991a, or because this bloke makes great videos, either way. Good job mate.
Thanks 👍! The 991A has been a great radio and provides so many fun options to make contacts!
Great video...I have a new ft991A sitting on my desk waiting for DX Engineering to send me my power supply....Thanks for the hands on!!
Thank You!! Shoot, find a 12 volt battery somewhere and get that baby on the air,lol. Thanks for watching!
I just ordered mine now 3 years later you posted this video which made me a decision to click on the buy button.. Thanks
Nice review. I'm convinced now, it will be the FT-991A.
73
Thank You! I hope your new toy comes soon.
I just upgraded the 857D to the 991A Thursday, 02May19. Called Universal Radio that morning and they said they had 1 left in stock, told them they don't have it anymore because I'm on my way to pick it up!
I absolutely love this rig, the receiver blows the 857 out of the water and it is very intuitive to operate, I've had to reference the manual for a few things but other than that it's very simple to get the hang of it.
'73, de John C. KC5JSR
Oh very cool! Glad to hear you were able to scoop it up. Yeah, I'm having a blast with mine. With all the menu options it has I don't think I will be bored of it for a while!~73
The Yaesu 857 & 857D are some of the WORST radios I’ve ever operated so they are a poor choice for measuring against.
I wish my garage was a neat as yours! :) Great video!
HA!! It sometimes is, but I'm always too busy to spend time giving it a good straighten up. Thanks for watching!
Great video, simple explanation, and a practical comparison. I was confused between two, radios,now I chose FT 991A, thank you & 73 de 7X2GK
Glad it was helpful! Thanks and have fun with your new radio. 73 KM6FAK
Awesome ! Thanks for the video
I Got 2 stickers with mine! Love this radio. New general but this is making things alot easier. Very intuitive and the filters are great. Running an inverted v at 35ft and got 59s from Hawaii, Costa Rica, Brazil, as well as almost every state. I think I have a magic wire. I'm in Montana and am blasting everyone. great video.
Awesome! Sounds like we are running a similar setup, very cool. Thanks for watching!!
I think you did a great choice.. I have seen several reviews on it,
Thanks!!! I just got FT-8 working on it. Making contacts now, while I type this. LOL
Still learning my 7300, but it’s good to see the comparison. Nice to have VHF and UHF available.
Thanks! 7300 is a great radio. Several club members have it and I love it's screen. Yeah, the 991A is doing good and I'm using the heck out of the 2 meters as well as the HF portion of it.
I gotta agree with the other guys here, what a great presentation style. It's like you're talking to a friend. Nicely done for a "first look" and I appreciate that you followed the rules for IDing and so forth. I have to say A+ and 73!
Much appreciated! I do consider all Hams out there as friends, I just haven't met.
Killer video. I debated between the FT-991A and the IC-7300. I went with the IC-7300, but since selling my FT-857D I sometimes wish I would have purchased the FT-991A so I would still have 2m/440. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! The 7300 is a awesome looking radio. So far this has been the perfect shack-in-the-box. A couple of us locals have been experimenting with 2m SSB too.
Thanks for the video.
I am definitely getting one in a month. I was undecided between the IC-7300 and the FT-991A. I have a few Yaesu equipment already (FT-3D, FTM-400DX, FT-70D). Thank you for the video... professionally done!
Thank you! Did you get the FT-991A and how do you like it?
@@HamRadioTV Yes I did. I love it but it’s a WIP lol
Gosh what a lovely rig thanks for the demonstration. I'm just going to get back into Amateur stations. Greetings from the UK G1 YFR.
Thanks! I found this hobby later in life, but I'm glad I did!
Good for you Jason 👍🏻
Hey Albert! Thanks! Yeah, the channel is slowly growing.
Pretty damn amazing radios huh 👍
They sure are! It's a good time to be in the hobby!
Good review. Tnx. Am seriously considering this as a replacement for our TS-590 that just died. 73 de KB8QLR
Thank you! 73 K6FAK
I can't wait to get mine for the 9" wide Honda Pilot center console. A real RF Gain (unlike my *now sold* two 7300s) PLUS a 500KHz up & down scope and 3 Band EQ, I'm stoked@!
- I've been an icom guy most of my Amateur career but when they decided I didn't need my 2nd most used control (RF Gain) I gave icom the finger and bought *_YAESU_*
DANGGG! Now that is some feed back, lol! Very cool, thanks for sharing. I'm still very happy with this radio.
Congrats on the rig. Heck of a radio and a major plus is it's a shack in the box. Can't go wrong with either choice. I personally chose Icom, but may still get the 991A for 2m and 70cm.
Thank You! I'm having a lot of fun with it. The new digital filters in these types of radios are amazing.
HA!!! "Let's Get It On" for the removing of the screen protectors was inspired!!!
LOL, thanks!! Got to make that part of buying a new radio last!
He was gentle. Was her first time.....
thanks very much 73
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!!
The FT991A is my best radio this far. It rocks!
Nice review
Thank You!!
So I watched your video and others with most folks going for the IC-7300 but Robert Nagy, N4HNH, and you inspired me to order the Yaesu FT991A and I have not been disappointed using Diamond X300a and Palomar engineers 80-10 OCF dipole on the east coast of the U.S. I have been able to reach repeaters out about 40 to 60 miles on UHF-VHF and Russia, Italy, Serbia, Canada and the Florida, California and the Midwest on HF. The I have a lot to learn on all the features of the radio but am really pleased with it so far and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great radio to grow with as you start the hobby. I want to thank you for the video and helping me make up my mind on my first HF /UHF / VHF rig.
Awesome and congrats! I'm glad you are enjoying it, as I still am as well. Thanks for the kind words!
So it’s almost a year and 2500 QSOs later and I still would highly recommend this radio. Have gone from a windows to a Mac for running digital modes and logging works great with both. Has great noise reduction and seems to really pull in weak signals well. I would continue to recommend this radio to anyone looking for a great base station radio.
Good choice!!
SO my question is as a newbie if you only have a mobile unit a ftd-400 and looking to get a vhf rig in the house but you want to experiment with hf too. Is this a good unit for a newbie to get both. it seems more cost effective. I was thinking to get another 400 mobile and make it a base in the house then I am still looking at another 1,000 or so for a HF in the future. Thoughts?
I just bought the yaesu ftdx-3000 from them and love it. I almost went with the 991A instead, I did consider the icom 7300 as well however after talking with people it lacked some of the features that I wanted in a radio. Congrats :)
Thank You! Oh, that is a great radio you went with. I hope to see you talk about it on your Channel soon!
ThunderSqueak hello, new HAM here. Just tested for Technician and General this weekend. What channel do yo9u have? I assume ThunderSqueak or something of that sort. Anyway, I am interested in hearing what features drew you to this one. I am learning, so be easy on me. Haha
Which features do you feel the 7300 lacks?
Nice video review, great video editing/production. Thanks and 73, George K2WO.
Thank you for the kind words and watching the channel! ~73 KM6FAK~
great video Jaison very good radio love yaesu my is 891 very good radio 73 good luck and good dx my friend
Thanks! Yes, I do like Yaesus radios a lot. 73
Liked reason #7!
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As for the Anderson Power Poles, You will never have enough. They are a must in my shack.
haha yes, for sure!
Nice you got the 991a so you can still communicate with your favorite repeater!
Yes, and HF and I can hit the C4FM repeater in FF and I like to take it camping and to Field Day. It's like a Swiss Army Knife!
I looked long and hard at this radio. I bought the IC-7300. I like it. I already had three fusion radios. However I am looking at this radio again as a mobile rig for my Jeep XJ. I think that will give me the best of both worlds having invested in Fusion and wanting a HF rig in this vehicle that I do not have a radio in yet. My other choice would be an IC-7100 but I do not have any D-star repeaters in my area.
These are great for mobile and portable...which is why I got mine...as my portable rig...plus bioenno battery for POTA/SOTA...
The FT-991A is worth the Money! Nice video. Vy 73's
Thanks! Yeah, it's been a great radio 73 K6FAK
The purpose for unpacking instruction is actually for "re-packing" the items after dealer showroom displays.
Yeah, one can always hope it was never opened before getting it.
Pretty typical Japanese. Even toilets have instructions in Japan. 😂
As a completely new guy looking for his first unit after only owning a 2 band hand held & being steered to look at both the 7300 & ft991A (biggest thing not knowing what any of the buttons are for. License class did not teach anything about how to operate anything) this was extremely valuable & I will look for your other videos on how to operate this unit.
Liked the bigger screen on the 7300 but your step by step is more valuable,so I'll get 991A
Good info on the radio. Just passed tech exam and looking at this as an "all in one" option to start in VHF/UHF/10m and have all I need once I get General.
Have an older Yaesu HTso primarily looking base use.
A year later how you like it? Taking test for Technician License Tuesday and leaning towards the ft991a. Is it a bad choice on my first radio?
@@weslofton886 Had to delay purchasing due to some covid related cutbacks last year. Still looks like the best choice, and one I hope to purchase maybe this fall.
Nice video - good production values ----- My 991a from DXE arrives in two days ---- ( my powerpoles are ready)
Thank You and Congrats! It's a great radio.
Life it too short for "unboxing" videos. I often wonder who ever thought that was a good idea. Nevertheless, a fine report, and most appreciated. I am on the cusp of ordering one of these too. 73 my friend.
Good review thinking about buying one N9ILH 🙋👍
Thank you! Have you made the decision yet?
great review mate and for just HF get the 7300 BUT like me who's after the hf/50/2m/70cm shack in a box bag the 991a its a no brainer really :D
Thanks Paul! Yeah, I had several things as I mentioned in the video that pushed me this direction. And, so far, no regrets!~73
Great video👍. Subscribed and bell ringer!
Awesome thank you!
And the highest quality DNR I have ever heard
Just bought my 991a from DX engineering but won't ship til Sept 8. replacing my FT-857D bought in 2008, will keep as a spare. Nice helpful video, tnx
Great video! You do realize that because of it, you just cost me $1,000 as I have to get one of those! Hope to hear you on the air! David KD9JEO 73's
haha, I've heard this before. The cost will hurt less once it's in front of you and you're smiling from ear-to-ear.
Hey, nice video. I am looking for an all-mode rig for the shack. I have high beams on 40/20/17/15/12/10/6/2/440 and the FT-991a would be great for that. Being able to use the waterfall on lightly populated bands a big plus. Additionally, being able to run CW and SSB on 2 meters I see as a real plus. The smaller size does seem to be a big advantage over other all-mode rigs. My last one was the IC-746Pro. This brings digital to the table and in a nice package. I have started saving my lunch money for one as well.
Super Radio, congrats, im a Yaesu fan, FTdx3000, FT897D, FT450D, cheers n 73s A92GW
Thanks! Yeah, It looks like I will be flying the Yaesu colors too! An HT is probably next. The FT-8900R in the car has been flawless for the last 3 years in the California HOT weather. ~73 KM6FAK~
@@HamRadioTV yr vid, did the trick,
Bought the 991a yesterday,... super happy, using an mfj whip clamped to a hand truck, dolly, my first contact was to VK boys in Australia, from San Jose CA, was only running 50 watts,.. was special moment... cheers n 73s
Alright!! Awesome to hear and congrats on the new rig! WOW! 50 watts to Australia, you are doing a lot of right things. lol 73!
Good video my friend , 73 from jamaica.
Great vid! I am faced w same dilemma. I love c4fm. Are u still happy w your decision to get 991a over 7300?
Very nice video, I been looking at this radio now for a couple years, running a 450D right now but want the vhf/uhf built in, 73,KG7VDN
Thanks! The 450 is nice, but it is cool to have a Swiss army knife for a radio to use.
Are you still happy with your purchase? Do you wish they where separate? Seen your link from the Facebook question with the 7300.
This is still a fanatic radio. I use almost everyday on VHF and several times a month on HF. I've also taking it camping and did some POTA's with it. IF, you don't need the shack in the box and you have some extra money the IC-9700 & IC-7300 is a killer combo and I'm very impressed with those two radio when sitting next to each other.
Great review and video, Thanks for that. Been contemplating getting the 991A, and after all the reviews I have seen, I have made my mind up to go with this one.
Great sound, all mode, small footprint (tiny shack here), PLUS C4FM and 2m/70cm !! That's at least 3 radios in one, works for me! Thanks and 73 Larry W7GST
Yup, those were my thoughts as well! Please tell your wife (or loved ones) I'm sorry for making the video, which encouraged you in spending the bacon on this radio. LOL Enjoy it, it's a heck of a radio! ~73 KM6FAK~
I was on the fence over those two radios. Never had. An Icom so wanted to try one. It is nice but I am a yaesu fan so I think you have convinced me to try this one too. Who does the jazz music? Would love to hear the rest!
Been agonising over which HF radio to buy but after watching this video the choice was simple......Yaesu!
haha, alright! I'm happy to help you spend your money. The 991A has been running great on all bands and all modes. It's on daily!
Hey Jay...Question on you solar system on the house any issues with interference from the Inverter?
it was amusing when he said he liked the buttons because he prefers buttons to things being menu driven. Because the first two buttons are for menus, and this is VERY menu oriented. (Considering its vast number of features, I'm not sure how it could be otherwise.)
Great Video. I have the Icom IC7300 but have been thinking of getting the Yaesu ft991 for my VHF/UHF rig, plus it would give me another HF rig in the shack for monitoring other bands. It looks nice on your video. I think I have made my mind up. By the way, What mic are you using for this video. It sounds really great.
Glad to hear this video helped you! The mic is a AKG P120. Thanks for the complement!
Thank you for the review and the Yaesu does not saturate the input like the 7300 does.
You are welcome and thanks for watching!
Colin Baker Good to know now take it to field day and you will see what I’m referring to.
I don't think you have anything to worry about.
I just got one, paid &1200. Plan to get a 600 watt linear for $2,000. Was going to get an IC7700 for $6,000 but decided that getting this radio gives me almost the whole spectrum (except for 220) & together w/ a $2,000 linear I can have 3 times the power for HALF the money!! Ohhhhhh...myyyyyyyyyy....effing.....GAWDDDDD!!!!!
haha! That sounds like a great plan!
I had a FT-991 and had Yaesu upgrade it to a 991A no regrets.
Very Cool! I'm looking forward to Field Day and putting this baby to the test with some batteries and solar panels.
I'm very happy that I bought the 7300. Way better radio! Already got 2m 70cm radios....
The 7300 is a great radio. I don't know which one is better as I've never had them side by side.
If I pass my General at the end of March, this could be a great first HF radio for me. Reason #1 for me would have to be it includes VHF and UHF in the same chassis, so I don't have to buy another radio. Someday, if I stick with it, separating my HF from my VHF/UHF and keeping the 991A for mobility might make sense, but I can't think of a better single radio for a ham set up.
I wish you the best in passing your General. I agree with you for all your reasons and I've been very happy with the radio.
Great video useful info, I am currently trying to decide between 7300 and FT-991A. I'm leaning towards the Yaesu now...I have limited space, and it would be amazing to have everything in one small package
It is a tough a choice! I'm still very happy with the 991A. The 7300 is a great radio but I would then want to buy the 9700...and I don't have that kind of cash right now.
@@HamRadioTV Yep exactly my thinking too, I figure I'll get more value out of having all modes on vhf/uhf than having a slightly nicer looking scope and menu structure
Jason, great video! You did a wonderful job going over the features of the radio. I’m new to all of this. Just got my Technician license in May, and then my General in June. For now I’m using my Yaesu FTM 400XDR for a base station, but want a radio that has more features, and frequencies. Plan on the Yaesu FTM 400 going in my jeep soon. Since you’ve had this for awhile, is it something that you would purchase again with the knowledge that you have now? Is there a better multi-mode transceiver out there that you know of in the $1000-$2000 price range? N7WHY
Hey Mick, congrats on the T & G license and welcome to the hobby! Yes, I would buy the FT-991A today. It has been working great for me at home and out portable/camping at a picnic table. This radio checks a lot of boxes but, if you are just building a home setup having HF and VHF/UHF in two different radios would be better. This is a more expensive option but will give you the ability to be in multiple places at once and I do like operating like that. So, if you have some extra cash laying around lol, a dream setup would be the Icom IC-9700 & IC-7300.
@@HamRadioTV First, thanks for taking your time to give me some great info. It is very much appreciated! I was actually thanking about the ICOM 9700, but didn’t really know much about it. Guess I’ll have to do some more research. Thanks again!
"I always like smelling new things" 👍
HAHA, Thanks!
Sweet
I may have to upgrade my ft 847
73s KB2FAK
Thanks! It's been a good radio.
I just ordered the Yaesu 991A about three days ago, waiting for it to arrive.
Congrats! That is exciting!
I did a few hours ago as well :)
Totally agree, the IC7300 will be and is a dime a dozen. I also prefer super superheterodyne. These SDR radio's are cheap to make yet they sell for quiet big dollars considering. The 991A sounds great and I get great reports. Want a 7300? 3 years from now they will be everywhere for peanuts.
Great points! If Yaesu did a refresh to this radio with a nicer/larger display or maybe put a video out on the back it might become even more popular. Overall, its a great size and has been working great!
SIMPLE! I've owned both. The 7300 is a solid base HF unit. The 991A is a great all-band portable, great for POTA.
Dork! : )
Oh yeah!
Would love to see that chimney antenna install. Trying to decide between this and a icom 7300 for a first hf radio.
I have some photos on my QRZ page. The IC-7300 is a great radio too!
I've had 2 7300s, both sold. I found them ultimately an "All-Show, No Go" experience, but then, I need an RF Gain, and I like my receiver to receive. I hope you chose right.
Still loving it I am torn between the Yaesu and the I com 7300. I do like all the frequency options on the Yaesu so for ditch rig I am kind of leaning that way.
Yes, still a great rig. But, if this is a shack only radio and you're not going take it out to the field, I might lean to the IC-7300. Although!! Take a look at the FTDX-10, a brand new HF rig that looks amazing!
I went with the FT-991a as my first radio and have been very pleased
The ICOM IC-7610!
7610 is a beautiful radio!
I just got this Transceiver a couple of days ago, I haven't got it going yet, but your video was great, will help me a lot.
Thanks, will watch our for more of your video's. Cheer's Jan (YL) VK6DJL
Thank You! The radio has been great for me. I even took it camping recently too.~73 KM6FAK~
And, congrats on the purchases!
Mine is on order. Waiting for it to arrive. Please post more videos on the pros and cons for the radio. I am a new HAM and could use the help with the radio.
Alright! Congrats on the purchase. I plan on making some very soon on connecting it to a PC and doing FT-8.
@@HamRadioTV I have yet to learn about FT-8. I still like having QSO's.
I think the dnr makes it sound like its under water. I have to keep the settings low on my 991a. My 1200 is better in that regard. I got the 991a as a spare for either radio in the shack. It can take the place of my dual bander or hf if I have a failure. Also want to do portable/camping.
Yes, it sure does. I only run it at a 1. I'm looking forward in taking mine camping as well. I'm not sure how fast it will eat the batteries/solar I have for it...but there is only one way to find out :)
Nice review! The 991A looks like a fine radio. What is your opinion on the Yaesu 857D for a HF radio?
Thank You! The FT-857D is a great radio and I'm glad the price is coming down on it, as it's getting a little older and missing the newer whistles and bells that help pull out weak stations. The size is great, if you plan to do more hiking/traveling with it. If you don't need 2m & 70cm and would go with the FT-891. The 891 goes for around the same price, but you will be much happier with the display and the new filters on it. ~73~Jason/KM6FAK
@@HamRadioTV Thank you for your reply! If I require a base station, what is your opinion on the IC 7200 vs. the IC-718? Which one would you favour?
@@karlng2691 The IC-718 looks like a great base station for $598.95 over at DX Engineering. Where the 7200 is water resistant and built to be more rugged, so that is un-needed cost if it's just going to sit in your shack.
Seems to me that a lot of people downgrade the Yaesu FT-991A for it's menu system. (In the 'Ford vs Chevy' battle). I find it very intuitive. Most of the settings are 'Set it and Forget it'. I find that the Yaesu and the IC-7300 radios are both excellent and have a valid use for every user. However, the Yaesu is a 'Shack-in-the-box' with it's digital and 2m/70cm bands. This alone made me choose the Yaesu. I also use the Yaesu aviation FTA-750L transceiver and chose it as well for it's additional features for it's price point. You also can't go wrong with the added 3yr warranty. A Square Trade 3yr warranty...$240. Add that to the cost of an IC-7300. Best Regards and 73's.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I agree with you!
Do you have a video of your antenna?, The HF one?
I just ordered one of these this evening... been toying around with it for a while, but from Gigaparts I ended up getting it for just over a grand. Watch, after the new year they will drop down to 899! lol Just my luck. Thanks for the video. It helped reinforce in my mind the money I just spent! 73 KN4YXQ
Did you use the internal antenna tuner when you went to the 20m band? Can you put a link for the 2m vertical antenna used.
When portable I do run the tuner on 20m & 40m band. Back in the shack I'm running 500 watts, and then use an external tuner. I built a copper J-Pole out of water pipe that is mounted to my chimney for 2m. It has good SWR.
Would you mind showing the CW features of the 991a ? I have noticed very few of the videos showing rigs rarely say anything about CW.
Yeah, good call. I don't even own a key,lol. I have some friends that are great on CW and I will see what I can do. 73
Good presentation. I had an 897D once upon a time, and sorry I sold it. Was the perfect picnic table portable HF/VHF/UHF rig. Been looking at the 7300 (minus VHF+) or the 991A as a replacement, even though I could put my TS2000 into service for that. But this 991A,... Hmmm. BTW, nice shop. Home, or work?
Thank You! Yeah, Death by decisions...I get the same way lol. 73