Setting up your FT-891 for SSB Mode plus RT-Systems.

The Yaesu FT-891 is a small, but mighty, HF plus 50 MHz, full-featured and very capable rig, with a cost point that should make it a top contender for hams on a budget.

Because of it’s small size, where many larger rigs can put many controls up front, the FT-891 has to keep its secrets hidden. This video digs out those secrets so you can use your rig to its, and your full potential.
The standard hand-mic that comes with this rig is the Yaesu FT-891, so the settings described in this video focus on use of those settings.

Here is a list of all settings described in this video

Functions:
FUNCTION 2 – AGC, set to AUTO
FUNCTION-2 – MTR, set to ALC
REC SETTING – MEM and CH1 – CH5
Menu items:
01-03 – AGC SLOW DELAY: 3000 msec
*11-01 – SSB LCUT FREQ: 100 Hz
*11-02 – SSB LCUT SLOPE: 6db/oct
*11-03 – SSB HCUT FREQ: 3000 Hz
*11-04 – SSB HCUT SLOPE: 6db/oct
11-05 – SSB MIC SELECT: MIC
11-07 – SSB BFO: AUTO
11-09 – SSB TX BPS: 100-3000
13-01 – SCP START CYCLE: 3sec
15-01 – EQ1 FREQ: 200
15-02 – EQ1 LEVEL: -8
15-03 – BWTH: 2
15-04 – EQ2 FREQ: 1100
15-05 – EQ2 LEVEL: 5
15-06 – EQ2 BWTH: 3
15-07 – EQ3 FREQ: 2300
15-08 – EQ3 LEVEL: 7
15-09 – EQ3 BWTH: 4
16-01 – HF SSB POWER: (YOUR CHOICE), SET YOUR OUTPUT POWER FROM 0-100 W
16-07 – SSB MIC GAIN: 30 (your mileage may vary)
05-11 – REC SETTING: ENABLE
* These menu settings were in the original recording, but were inadvertently edited out during processing. Sorry…

Chapters:
00:01 Introduction
00:38 Mostly Receive
03:29 Mostly Receive
07:13 Voice Channel Recording and Playback
10:20 Screen Display
12:07 RT-Systems Overview
18:26 End Notes

Thanks for watching. Please remember to Like, Share, Comment and Subscribe.

73 de Tom, ND3N

[smoberdeen]

Tom, Thanks again.
I drove down to R&L this morning. I registered the radio for the warranty and immediately watched this video and set it up. 73, K8STU

[boonpaw]

18:39 Thanks . I just got my 891 a few days ago and this is such a blessing.

[MyCommandos]

ive had my ft 891 2 years what a fantastic radio xit and thanks tom for the time you put in to this look forward to your next vid 2w0yfc 73s

[mfreyne]

Went along and ordered a FT-891, your videos are among the best on this rig. Once again thank you.

[mikedavis]

Thomas, Very nice job sharing the menu system and some of the settings. I recently purchased the Ft-891 and very happy with it. It's videos like these that I keep spending time reviewing to better help understand the radio and its features and settings. Thanks and

[tomhenderson]

This is a great video series for any FT-891 user. Thanks for putting it together!

[mfreyne]

Great video, looking forward to seeing some more on the FT-89. Thank you

[deankqadj]

Just got my FT-891 and your video has helped me tremendously. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[coreyl]

Hello Tom, thank you for the video and the fantastic settings (by menu order btw) in the description. Cut, paste print, saved and bookmarked!

[jwssngr]

Thank you man for taking the time to research this and post it. It is definitely helping me thank you so much

[PeterJavea]

I'm keeping this video for when I buy it later this year :-)

[vonzigle]

Thank you for all your research to get this info to your viewers!

[dragonracing]

great video. love the rocky horror clip!

[ABVampire]

Good tutorial on settings. Rocky Horror excerpt .... your'e a funny Ham. I'll get that software but it looks like long time to learn & use. Thanks for posting.

[NickVANPW]

Great video! Easy to follow and great info. I did notice one incorrect part. When playing back a recorded message to transmit it, the PB (Play back) setting in the REC Settings menu must be ON (black) before selecting the CH# to transmit.

[davidbrennan]

Great video, I am slowly getting familiar with this rig and tweaking it to my liking.

[andyEJIU]

Thanks for video and your time.new subscriber from uk 🇬🇧

[CHANTENAS]

Excelente Vídeo. Carlos Henrique. Brasil🇧🇷

[kascher]

Nice video. I am using the FT-891 with RT Systems. I frequently use FT8 and I always have to remember to change the Width to 3000 when I switch to data mode. I don't see where I can set that up in RT Systems. 73

[Redbelly]

I got the best audio reports with the factory settings on mine.