Northward Bound with the Yaesu FT-991A
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- Join my nephew Daniel and I as we venture 6 hours into Northern Ontario to activate Halfway Lake Provincial Park. I've brought along my Yaesu FT-991A to see how it will perform in the field.
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It’s really wonderful that you brought your nephew along and showed him the ropes. Well done
Thank you!
Shure! By Franz
great job Daniel, welcome to the hobby.
Thank you for encouraging him!
It was cool to watch Daniel's confidence grow as the activation progressed. Greta job by him and his teacher!
Thank you! I'll pass this on to him 😀
how great it is, to see the next generation getting into the hobby, especially out in such wonderful scenery. that must be better than watching tv at home. 73
100% correct, Brian! 73 from VE3TWM.
I remember how nervous I was on my first QSO. Once you realize how patient and kind HAMS are to new operators you get over mike shyness pretty quickly. 73, KN4MNA
You are so right! Another reason why ham radio is the greatest hobby in the world. 73 from VE3TWM.
It's always a pleasure getting to spend some quality time with you in the wilderness, Uncle Tracy!
Nice to see another video Tracey, looks like an enjoyable time out! Love my 991a with a special mention to the 897D, Im sure you are lovin the 991a. Current draw is a bit more than the 897, but love both. Thanks again Tracy for sharing another experience, cheers n 73, oh n the HWEF is really a perfect choice, it was your earlier videos that sparked my first, all the best!!!
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Thank you, Tom! 73 from VE3TWM.
Thanks for sharing, great job by Daniel. With more practice will come confidence.
Thank you for the encouragement!
I appreciate the rig setup sequence and review of the antenna which I purchased earlier this year. 73
Thank you for your comment! 73 from VE3TWM.
Very nice event. And congratulations young radio amateur ,73
Thank you and 73 from VE3TWM.
Your nephew did a great job! Hope he wants to get his licence, too.
Thank you! I'm encouraging him (and comments like yours are, too).
Good video Tracy! I always enjoy your videos. Looks like you guys had a good outing. Daniel did a fine job and will make a great HAM. The FT-991A is a great little rig. I have owned two of them and miss having one. 73 my friend!
Thank you! I agree with you, the 991A is a lot of radio in a small package. 73 my friend!
Great job Daniel
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Awesome time with young fella. I have 2 little stars in my life and they are already familiar with PMR radios ;) Nerd dads/uncles are best 👍
Thank you!
Daniel needs to get his license, he did great and is a natural!
73, Wilt, WB7VPI
Yes, he did! Thank you, Wilt. 73 from VE3TWM.
Tracy, thank you so very much for all of the descriptive stuff, here! This really helps your blind listeners! I actually have this radio, and I love it! Again, many thanks!
You're very welcome, and thank you for your comment! I have tremendous respect for blind hams. Enjoy your 991A.
@@OutdoorsOnTheAir I really appreciate what you do, Sir!
Enjoyed this. I have been a ham since 1990. You guys did a great job !
Thank you!
Great job in explanations and Daniel doing it well!
Thank you!
Too funny. LOL! He knew you! Great work, both of you! VY2MJ 73. 😀
Thank you and 73 from VE3TWM!
Thank you for the video, Tracy.
Great job Daniel!
You're welcome, Scott! Thank you for your comment.
Great video. I need to get out and try this. Thanks for sharing! You've got a new subscriber!
Thank you, Steve!
The 991-A is a little big for one day/one afternoon use, unless that's all you have. Mine is set up at the QTH, but now that the weather is cooling down here in South Texas I'll try to get out with my EFHW and throw some energy into the air. Always nice to watch your videos. Watch out for the "no-see'ems." 73 W0YVY
Unless you have a long way to hike the FT-991A is an ideal portable park bench radio IMHO. The FT-991A is a great performer and the ultimate shack-in-a-box. 73!
Hi Lew, nice to hear from you again. Thank you and 73 from VE3TWM.
Great video for the new comer, simple instructions. I love my FT991A for portable medium power (40 watts out ).
Great idea using a matched resonant multi band wire antenna. I do the same. All of my RF connections, once I leave the radio, are all BNC and I like using RG 174 or RG 316. The lighter I can make my load the happier I am.
I've seen hams use RG 213, heavy antenna wire and 1/4 rope for low power portable. Way too heavy and hard to work with.
I really enjoyed the video and look forward to seeing more.
Barry G. Kery, KU3X
Great information in your comment, Barry. Thank you for sharing.
Another great video Tracy, your nephew did a good job at the mic.73
Thank you!
Great and nice video , dear Tracy ! Franz as ik0rks
Thank you very much, Franz!
very nice review and setup
DV1K 73
Thank you for weighing in from the Philippines! 73 from VE3TWM.
Hi Tracy,
great to see you passing the flame over to the next generation! That's what keeps the spirit alive, and I wish you many more activations with Daniel next to you.
I cannot wait to see you reviewing the FT991A, especailly with regards to outdoors operation. How long will it perform with what battery, using your favourite output power? The outstanding quality of your videos make me look forward to a review about that rig which I didn't find up to now...
All the best, and (already) thanks for sharing!
Arne, DJ9AS
Thank you very much, Arne! I hope to post the 991A review in a few months. 73 from VE3TWM.
Hey Tracy, I didn't noticed you meanwhile bought yourself a FT-991A. What a lovely Radio this is. What about your Nephew to go the Exams to get his HAM Radio Licencet? He has the best Elmer in the World and I am sure it''s not going to be a big whoop for him to proudly take the Ticket home. That a be cool. Tnx for a new Video and happy Weekend from southwest Germany. 73 de YFUG 💯🙏🙋♂
Always nice to hear from you, Uncle Guenther! Thank you and 73 from VE3TWM.
I would really like Yaesu to give serious thought to develop something portable for HF like the ICOM 705
Excellent!
Thank you, Chris!
Danke für das tolle Video.73,von Jozef,S56CJG-QTH Wien,Austria.😊😊😊
Thank you, Jozef! 73 from VE3TWM.
Good on your nephew, Id be getting tongue twisted having no idea!
Thank you! He's a champ. Hope to get him out again this year.
Nice video is this the young mans firts time on radio did pretty good
Thank you, this was his first time at the mic.
How many watts were you transmitting on? I have a 15amp LiFePo4 battery and am thinking about buying an ft-991a for my first HF radio.
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Hi Tracy, love the video. I would like to take my FT-991A out for portable. I am shopping for a battery and I would assume it would be a good idea if I had one of those volt meters. I am concerned about getting the connections correct between the volt meter and battery and the volt meter and the FT-991A. Right now my FT-991A has the connectors that slip on to a screw to be tightened down. Can one buy the right connectors? Thank you again for the great video.
Thank you for your comment! Invest in some Powerpole connectors and a good Powerpole crimper. Leave the terminals attached to the battery, then just plug the power cable in when ready to operate. Since the Powerpoles can't be plugged in with the polarity reversed, you'll be all set.
Thank you so very much Tracy. KO4UWU
@@OutdoorsOnTheAir
Nice explanation. What kind of battery are you using for your set in this video? Kind regards: Jan (NL14114) from Den Helder Netherlands.
Thank you, Jan! A 10Ah LiFePO4 battery was used.
@@OutdoorsOnTheAir Isn't that a bit low for a transceiver up to 100W? I then assume maximum power of 100W at SSB/AM and FM 160 - 6 meter band. With a 100% efficiency you still arrive at: I=U/R I=12/100*2=24 Ampere. At least as far as I have learned (I'm still learning :-) 73 NL14114 Jan
What kind of mic was that on the radio? And how much RF power output was the radio set at?
Technofix UK Yaesu replacement mic. It sells for about half the price of a Yaesu stock hand mic. I never get great audio reports with it, but no one has complained, either.
Hi Tracy, Quick question. I heard that 991A can operate in digital mode on HF. Is it possible for you to make some QSOs on 80m in C4FM and SSB for comparison? Do you think using digital modes on HF is useful at all? Do you think it will be a thing in the future? Thanks, Jonasz SP2JW, 73!
Hi Jonasz, I've never used C4FM. I have spoken with hams who have used it on HF and they were very impressed with it's performance. I won't be able to make a video showing C4FM in action on HF as I have sold the 991A. More to come on that in a future video. 73 from VE3TWM!
@@OutdoorsOnTheAir Inquiring minds need to know, what is the new rig of choice? I was leaning toward the 991A.
How long do those lifepo4 batteries last? Small enough. I was looking at 100Ah, but also to be used for emergency power at the apartment.
With the 991A in this video, a 10Ah lasted 1 hour. I had to switch to my 30 Ah one to finish the activation.
What mic are you running with that radio? It doesn't look stock
TechnoFix UK condenser mic.
@@OutdoorsOnTheAir Thanks. Broke the mic on my 857, looking for a replacement. That one is priced right too.
So when is Daniel getting his license? Nice activation. 73!
I'll have to ask him! 73 from VE3TWM.
what go box use to travel this radio?
I use a hard shell case, like the ones Pelican sells. There's a less expensive option available from Harbor Freight in the US. Mine is MAXIMUM brand (made in Italy) sold by Canadian Tire here in Canada.
Hi Tracy and Danial, another fine video Tracy of this pota activation. Interested in this rig you were using. I have an IC-7000 which is well past its use by date, will look forward to the rig review you going to do.
Danial, you did a competent job in operating, keep it up, you will only get better. You have good mentor. Look foreword to you getting your ham license in the future.
PS, check if it has two VFO's
Regards to you both, 73 de Geoff vk3sq
Thank you, Geoff! The 991A has a bizarre VFO setup. Read some of the reviews on eHam to learn more. Ths rig has some strange "features". 73 from VE3TWM.
Has Daniel got his license yet?
Not yet, but I'm still encouraging him.
Those insects don't sting. It's a hover fly. Same mouth parts as a house fly, no stinger. They are attracted to you because of the salt in your sweat. The black and yellow is a copycat. Completely harmless insect.
What a great kid! I can't say the same for his uncle. Not very patient
YB7SQX NICE VIDEO 73
Thank you! 73 from VE3TWM.
Great job Daniel!!
Great way to elmer a prospective new ham!
Thank you!
Hi Tracy from Tasmania Australia,
Great new video and fantastic to see nephew Daniel staring 😉. I really enjoy you straight forward approach to radio and things in general. Keep up the great work and say Hi to Daniel for me 👍👍
73 & 44 VK7HAM Rodney.
Thank you very much, Rodney! 73 from VE3TWM.
Great video and good job the both of you radio operators!
best 73s Daniel and Tracy
Thank you very much! 73 from VE3TWM.
just great tnx...ve2opb pierre in montreal
Merci beaucoup, Pierre!