Yaesu FT-891 User Manual
FT-891
Advance Manual
HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER
Contents
CW Mode Operation ................................................. 3
Setup for Straight Key
(and Straight Key Emulation) Operation .... 3
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer .......................... 4
Adjusting the keyer speed ....................................... 5
Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ................................. 5
Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Dash) Ratio ............. 6
Reversing the Keyer Polarity ................................... 6
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode ....................... 7
CW Delay Time Setting ........................................... 8
CW Pitch Adjustment ............................................... 8
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating
Using the Auto Zeroing System ............................ 9
Using the SPOT System ....................................... 9
Audio Peak Filter ................................................... 10
Contest Memory Keyer ...........................................11
Message Memory ................................................11
Text Memory ....................................................... 17
Contest Number Programming ........................... 23
Decrementing the Contest Number .................... 23
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode ....................... 24
FM Mode Operation ................................................ 25
Basic Operation ..................................................... 25
Repeater Operation ............................................... 26
Tone Squelch Operation ........................................ 27
DCS Operation ...................................................... 28
Interference Rejection ............................................ 29
CONTOUR Control Operation ............................... 29
WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning
(SSB/CW/RTTY/DATA Modes
Using IF SHIFT and WIDTH Together ................ 31
NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection .... 31
IF NOTCH Filter Operation
(SSB/CW/RTTY/DATA/AM Modes
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation ............. 33
Digital NOTCH Filter (DNF) Operation .................. 34
Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception .. 35
RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes
ATT (Attenuator
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization
AGC (Automatic Gain Control
Adjustable Receiver Audio Filter ............................ 37
Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality ...................... 38
Mic Gain ................................................................ 38
Speech Processor (SSB Mode
Parametric Microphone Equalizer
(SSB/AM mode
Setup of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer
Activating the Parametric Microphone Equalizer
Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth
(SSB Mode
Transmitter Convenience Features....................... 42
Voice Memory (SSB/AM modes
Voice Memory Operation .................................... 42
VOX (SSB/AM/FM Modes: Automatic
TX/RX Switching using Voice Control
MONITOR (SSB/CW/AM modes
) .................................................... 35
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Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier .................... 48
Split-Frequency Operation ..................................... 49
Quick Split Operation .......................................... 50
Memory Operation .................................................. 51
Checking a Memory Channel Status ..................... 51
Memory Tune (MT) operation ................................ 51
Labeling Memories ................................................ 52
Displaying the memory tag ................................ 52
Memory Groups ..................................................... 53
Memory Group Assignment ................................ 53
Choosing the Desired Memory Group ................ 54
Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency:
5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) .... 55
Scanning Operation ............................................... 56
Scan Resume Options ........................................... 56
PMS (Programmable Memory Scanning
Miscellaneous Setting ............................................ 58
Beep Level ............................................................. 58
TOT (Time-Out Timer
APO (Automatic Power Off
FAN Control ........................................................... 59
Meter Peak Hold .................................................... 60
POP-UP Menu ....................................................... 60
Key Lamp Dimmer ................................................. 61
TX/BUSY Indicator Dimmer ................................... 61
RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation ......................... 62
Example of Connecting RTTY
Communications device .... 62
Connecting to the TU (Terminal Unit) ................. 62
Connecting to your Computer ............................. 63
DATA (PSK) Operation ........................................... 64
Example of DATA Communications device ............ 64
DATA-AFSK (PSK, OLIVIA,
CONTESTIA, RTTY etc.) .... 65
DATA MODE (PSK, OLIVIA,
CONTESTIA, RTTY etc.) .... 67
Menu Mode .............................................................. 69
Optional FH-2 Remote Control Switches ........... 102
Optional MH-36E8J Microphone Switches ......... 103
FC-50 External Automatic Antenna Tuner .......... 104
Interconnections to FT-891 .................................. 104
Setup the FT-891 ................................................. 104
Operation ............................................................. 105
FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner
(for Wire Antenna
Interconnections to FT-891 .................................. 106
Setup the FT-891 ................................................. 107
Operation ............................................................. 107
Auto Active-Tuning Antenna System
(ATAS-120A
Interconnections to FT-891 .................................. 108
Setup the FT-891 ................................................. 109
Tuning Operation ................................................. 109
Manual Tuning ......................................................110
VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections ........111
Index ...................................................................... 11 2
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) .... 106
) Operation .... 108
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CW Mode Operation
KEY Jack
KEY
KEY
GND
The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT-891 permit operation using an electronic
keyer paddle, a “straight key”, or a computer-based keying device.
Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key Emulation) Operation
Before starting, connect a key line to the rear panel KEY jack.
1. Press and hold the [BAND(MODE)] key for
one second.
The “MODE SELECT” screen will appear in
the display.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the “CW”
mode.
3. Press the [F] key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“BK-IN”.
5. Press the MULTI function knob to engage
the “break-in” system.
6. Press and hold the [F] key for one second
to exit the “CW SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
7. When the key is pressed, the transmitter will
automatically be engaged.
8. When the key is released, the receiver audio will return, after a brief delay.
NC GND
r The CW sidetone audio level may be
adjusted by setting “MONITOR” (see page
47).
r To enable the keying operation in LSB/
USB mode and send the CW signal without
switching to CW mode, change Menu item
“07-06 [CW AUTO MODE]”.
r The same frequency may be displayed
when switching between SSB mode and
CW mode by setting Menu item “07-01
[
CW FREQ DISPLAY]”.
r By connecting the FT-891 to a computer, CW
can be operated using free or commercially
available software and setting Menu item
“07-12 [PC KEYING]”.
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KEY Jack
DOT
COMMON
CW Mode Operation
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer
Before starting, connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the rear panel KEY jack.
1. Press and hold the [BAND(MODE)] key for
one second.
The “MODE SELECT” screen will appear in
the display.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the “CW”
mode.
3. Press the [F] key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“BK-IN”.
5. Press the MULTI function knob to engage
the “break-in” system.
6. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“KEYER”.
7. Press the MULTI function knob to engage
the built-in Electronic Keyer.
8. Press and hold the [F] key for one second
to exit the “CW SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
9. When the keyer paddle is pressed, the
transmitter will automatically be engaged.
10. When the paddle is released, the receiver
audio will return, after a brief delay.
r The CW sidetone audio level may be
adjusted by setting “MONITOR” (see page
47).
r To enable the keying operation in LSB/
USB mode and send the CW signal without
switching to CW mode, change Menu item
“07-06 [CW AUTO MODE]”.
r The same frequency may be displayed
when switching between SSB mode and
CW mode by setting Menu item “07-01
[
CW FREQ DISPLAY]”.
r By connecting the FT-891 to a computer, CW
can be operated using free or commercially
available software and setting Menu item
“07-12 [PC KEYING]”.
DASH COMMON
DOT DASH
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Adjusting the keyer speed
The keyer speed can be adjusted via the “CW SETTING” list screen.
1. Press the [F] key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“SPEED”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, the keying
speed pop-up screen will appear.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to set the
desired sending speed (4 - 60 WPM).
Default: 20 WPM
5. Press the MULTI function knob, then press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit
the “CW SETTING” list screen and resume normal operation.
r Keyer speed function may be assigned to the [A], [B] or [C] key. Refer to “Changing
the function assigned to the [A]/[B]/[C] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.
Full Break-in (QSK) Operation
As shipped from the factory, the FT-891 TX/RX system for CW is configured for “Semibreak-in” operation.
However, this setup may be changed to full break-in (QSK) operation by setting Menu
item “07-08 [CW BK-IN TYPE]”. With full break-in QSK, the TX/RX switching is quick
enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots and dashes of your
transmission.
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
Menu Mode “07-08 [CW BK-IN TYPE]”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then
rotate it to set this menu item to “FULL”.
4. When the adjustment is satisfactory, press
the MULTI function knob.
5. Press the [F] key to save the new setting
and exit the Menu mode to normal operation.
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CW Mode Operation
Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Dash) Ratio
This Menu item may be used to adjust the dot/dash ratio for the built-in Electronic Keyer.
The default weighting is 3:1 (a dash is three times longer than a dot).
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
Menu Mode “04-03 [CW WEIGHT]”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then
rotate it to set the weight to the desired value. The available adjustment range is a Dot/
Dash ratio of 2.5 - 4.5.
Default: 3.0
4. When the adjustment is satisfactory, press
the MULTI function knob.
5. Press the [F] key to save the new setting and exit the Menu mode to normal operation.
Reversing the Keyer Polarity
For left-handed operators in a contest, for example, the polarity can be reversed easily
in the Menu mode without changing the keyer connection (the default setting is “NOR”).
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
Menu Mode “04-02 [KEYER DOT/DASH]”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then
rotate it to select “REV”.
4. When the adjustment is satisfactory, press
the MULTI function knob.
5. Press the [F] key to save the new setting
and exit the Menu mode to normal operation.
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ACS
O
A
O
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode
The configuration of the Electronic Keyer may be customized independently for the rear
panel KEY jack of the FT-891. This permits utilization of Automatic Character Spacing
(
ACS), if desired.
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
Menu Mode “04-01 [KEYER TYPE]”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then ro-
tate it to set the keyer to the desired mode.
The available selections are:
OFF: The built-in Electronic Key-
er is turned off (“straight key”
mode).
BUG: Dots will be generated au-
tomatically by the keyer, but
dashes must be sent manually.
ELEKEY-A: A code elements (“Dot” or
“Dash”) are automatically
transmitted upon pressing either side of the paddle.
ELEKEY-B: Pressing both sides of the paddle transmits the currently generated
“Dash” followed by the “Dot” (or reverse order).
ELEKEY-Y: Pressing both sides of the paddle transmits the currently generated
“Dash” followed by the “Dot” (or reverse order). While transmitting the
“Dash”, the first transmitted “Dot” will not be stored.
ACS: Same as “ELEKEY” except that the spacing between characters is pre-
cisely set by the keyer to be the same length as a dash (three dots in
length).
Default: ELEKEY-B
4. When the Menu selection is satisfactory, press the MULTI function knob.
5. Press the [F] key to save the new setting and exit the Menu mode to normal operation.
FF
CS
N
Morse
“E” & “T”
Morse
“E” & “T”
Inter-character
Spacing too short
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CW Delay Time Setting
During semi-break-in (not QSK) operation, the hang time of the transmitter, after you have
finished sending, may be adjusted to a comfortable value consistent with your sending
speed. This is the functional equivalent of the “VOX Delay” adjustment used on voice
modes, and the delay may be varied anywhere between 30 msec and 3 seconds via
Menu item “07-09 [CW BK-IN DELAY]”.
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
Menu Mode “07-09 [CW BK-IN DELAY]”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then
rotate it to adjust the hang time (30 - 3000
msec).
Default: 200 msec
4. When the adjustment is satisfactory, press
the MULTI function knob.
5. Press the [F] key to save the new setting and
exit the Menu mode to normal operation.
CW Pitch Adjustment
The center frequency of the receiver passband may be adjusted to the preferred CW
tone. The pitch of the CW carrier offset may be varied between 300 Hz and 1050 Hz, in
10 Hz steps.
1. Press the [F] key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“PITCH”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, the PITCH
frequency pop-up screen will appear.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to adjust
the PITCH (300 - 1050 Hz).
Default: 700 Hz
5. Press the MULTI function knob, then press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit
the “CW SETTING” list screen and resume normal operation.
r CW Pitch function may be assigned to the [A], [B] or [C] key. Refer to “Changing the
function assigned to the [A]/[B]/[C] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.
CW Pitch: If the receiver is tuned to an exact “zero beat” on an incoming CW signal, you
could not copy it (“Zero beat” implies a 0 Hz tone). Therefore, the receiver is
offset several hundred Hz (typically), to produce a beat tone that can be heard.
The BFO offset associated with this tuning (that produces the comfortable
audio tone) is called the CW Pitch.
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CW Mode Operation
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating
“Spotting” (zeroing in on a received CW station) is a handy technique to ensure you and
the other station are precisely on the same frequency.
The Tuning Offset Indicator in the LCD display may also be observed, so that the receiver
frequency can be adjusted to center the incoming station on the pitch corresponding to
that of the transmitted signal.
)
Using the Auto Zeroing System
1. Press the [F] key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“ZIN”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob to cause the
receiving frequency to zero-in automatically
while receiving a CW signal.
4. Press and hold the [F] key for one second
to exit the “CW SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
r Auto Zeroing function may be assigned to the [A], [B] or [C] key. Refer to “Changing
the function assigned to the [A]/[B]/[C] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.
Using the SPOT System
1. Press the [F] key repeatedly to find the
“FUNCTION-1” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MON”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob to activate
the Monitor function, the Monitor level popup screen will appear.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to adjust
the Monitor audio volume.
5. Press the MULTI function knob.
6. Press the [F] key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
7. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“ZIN”.
8. While you are pressing and holding the MULTI function knob, the tone is output from
the speaker.
9. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “CW SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
r Spot function may be assigned to the [A], [B] or [C] key. Refer to “Changing the
function assigned to the [A]/[B]/[C] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.
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r The displayed frequency on the CW mode normally reflects the “zero beat” frequency
of the offset carrier. That is, when receiving a signal at 14.100.00 MHz with a 700 Hz
offset, the “zero beat” frequency of that CW carrier would be 14.100.70 MHz; which
is what the FT-891 displays, by default. However, the display may be changed to be
identical to what would be seen when listening on the USB mode, by using Menu item
“07-11 [CW FREQ DISPLAY]” and setting it to “FREQ” instead of the default “PITCH”
setting.
Audio Peak Filter
1. Press the [F] key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“APF”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, then rotate
it to set the “APF” action to a comfortable
level (-250 - +250 Hz).
Default: +250 Hz
r The APF bandwidth can be selected
from NARROW/MEDIUM/WIDE via the
Menu item “12-01 [APF WIDTH]”.
4. To cancel the APF action, press the MULTI
function knob, then press and hold the [F]
key for one second to exit the “CW SETTING” list screen and resume normal operation.
r The APF may only be activated while the transceiver is in CW mode.
r Audio Peak Filter function may be assigned to the [A], [B] or [C] key. Refer to “Changing
the function assigned to the [A]/[B]/[C] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.
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CW Mode Operation
Contest Memory Keyer
The CW message capability of the FT-891 may be utilized from the Front Control Panel,
or the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the rear panel REM/ALC
jack.
Message Memory
Five CW memory channels, capable of retaining 50 characters each, are provided (the
CW memory uses the PARIS standard for characters and word length).
Example: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (19 characters
─
• ─ •─ ─ •
(C) (Q) (C) (Q) (C) (Q) (D) (E) (W) (6) (D) (X) (C) (K)
─ ─
• ─ •─ ─ •
─ ─
• ─ •─ ─ •
─ ─
• • • • ─
Storing a CW Message into Memory using a Keyer Paddle
1. First, set the message entry method to keyer entry. To activate the Menu mode, press
and hold the [F] key in for one second.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
the CW Memory Register into which you
wish to store the message; for now, we are
just setting the message entry technique to
(Keyer entry).
“04-07 [CW MEMORY 1]”
“04-08 [CW MEMORY 2]”
“04-09 [CW MEMORY 3]”
“04-10 [CW MEMORY 4]”
“04-11 [CW MEMORY 5]”
)
─ ─
• • • •─ • •─ • •
─ ─
• ─ •─ •
─
3. Press the MULTI function knob briefly, and then rotate it to set the selected CW Mem-
ory Register to “MESSAGE”. If you want to use a keyer paddle for message entry on
all five memories, set Menu items #04-07 to #04-11 to “MESSAGE”.
4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting.
5. Press the [F] key to exit to normal operation.
r PARIS Word Length: By convention among CW and Amateur operators (utilized by
ARRL and others), the length of one “word” of CW is defined as the length of the
Morse Code characters spelling the word “PARIS”. This character (dot/dash/space)
length is used for the specific definition of code speed in “words” per minute.
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Message Memory Programming from the FT-891 Control Panel (Using a Keyer Paddle)
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”.
3. Turn the internal Electronic Keyer “ON”.
4. Press the [F] key repeatedly to find the
“REC SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-11
[
REC SETTING]”.
5. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MEM”.
6. Press the MULTI function knob. A blinking
“REC” icon will appear in the display.
7. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
any numbered [CH1] through [CH5].
8. Press the MULTI function knob to begin the
memory storage process, and the “REC”
icon will glow steadily.
9. Send the desired message using the keyer paddle.
NOTE: If you do not start keying within ten seconds, the memory storage process will
be canceled.
10. Press the MULTI function knob once more at the end of the message. Up to 50 characters may be stored in each of the five memories.
11. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “REC SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
NOTE: Care must be exercised when sending to ensure that the spaces between
letters and words are accurately done; if the timing is off, the spacing may not
come out right in the stored message. For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we recommend setting Menu item “04-01 [KEYER TYPE]” to “ACS” (Automatic Character Spacing) while programming the keyer memories.
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Message Memory Programming with the Optional FH-2 (Using the Keyer Paddle)
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”.
3. Turn the internal Electronic Keyer “ON”.
4. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2. A blinking
“REC” icon will appear in the display.
5. Press any of the FH-2 keys numbered
[1]
through [5] to begin the memory storage process, and the “REC” icon will glow
steadily.
6. Send the desired message using the keyer
paddle.
NOTE: If you do not start keying within ten
seconds, the memory storage process will be canceled.
7. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2 once
more at the end of your message. Up to 50
characters may be stored in each of the five
memories.
NOTE: Care must be exercised when
sending to ensure that the spaces
between letters and words are accurately done; if the timing is off,
the spacing may not come out right
in the stored message. For ease in
setting up the keyer memories, we
recommend setting Menu item “04-
01 [KEYER TYPE]” to “ACS” (Au-
tomatic Character Spacing) while
programming the keyer memories.
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CW Mode Operation
Checking the CW Memory Contents from the FT-891 Front Control Panel
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”.
3. Press the [F] key to find the “FUNCTION-1”
list screen.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MON”.
5. Press the MULTI function knob, the Monitor
level pop-up screen will appear.
6. Rotate the MULTI function knob to set the
Monitor volume level (0 - 100).
7. Press the MULTI function knob or the [F]
key.
8. Press the [F] key to find the “REC SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-11
[
REC SETTING]”.
9. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select a memory [CH1] - [CH5
recorded.
10. Press the MULTI function knob to hear the CW message played in the sidetone monitor. No RF energy will be transmitted.
11. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “REC SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
] that was previously
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Checking the CW Memory Contents with the Optional FH-2
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”.
3. Press the [F] key to find the “FUNCTION-1”
list screen.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MON”.
5. Press the MULTI function knob, the Monitor
level pop-up screen will appear.
6. Rotate the MULTI function knob to set the
Monitor volume level (0 - 100).
7. Press the MULTI function knob or the [F]
key.
8. Press and hold the [F] key for one second
to exit the “FUNCTION-1” list screen and resume normal operation.
9. Press the FH-2 [CH1] - [CH5] key to select a
previously recorded memory. The CW message will be played in the sidetone monitor.
No RF energy will be transmitted.
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Playback the CW Message On-The-Air using the FT-891 Display Control Panel
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “ON”.
3. Press the [F] key to find the “REC SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-11
[
REC SETTING]”.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
a previously recorded CW memory [CH1] -
[
CH5].
5. Press the MULTI function knob, the CW
message programmed in the selected Memory Register will be transmitted on the air.
6. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “REC SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
Playback the CW Message On-The-Air using the Optional FH-2
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “ON”.
3. Press the FH-2 [CH1] - [CH5] key, depending on which CW Memory Register message you wish to transmit. The programmed
message will be transmitted on the air.
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Text Memory
The five channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters each) may also be
programmed using a text-entry technique. This method is somewhat slower than sending
the message directly from the keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured.
Be sure to enter the character “}” at the end of the text message.
Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K} (20 characters
The sequential Contest Number (“Count up”) feature is another powerful feature that may
be utilized within the CW Memory Keyer by entering the # symbol.
Example 2: 599 10 200 # K} (15 characters
Text Memory Storage
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. First, set the message entry method to Text
Entry. Rotate the MULTI function knob to
select the CW Memory Register into which
you wish to store the message using the
Text Entry method.
“04-07 [CW MEMORY 1]”
“04-08 [CW MEMORY 2]”
“04-09 [CW MEMORY 3]”
“04-10 [CW MEMORY 4]”
“04-11 [CW MEMORY 5]”
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then rotate it to set the selected CW Memory
Register to “TEXT”. If you want to use text message entry on all memories, set all five
Menu items (#04-07 to #04-11) to “TEXT”.
4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting.
5. Press the [F] key to exit to normal operation.
r The following texts are programmed to MEMORY 4 and MEMORY 5 as the factory
default:
MEMORY 4: DE FT-891 K
MEMORY 5: R 5NN K
}
}
)
)
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Text Message Programming from the FT-891 Control Panel
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the
“REC SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-11
[
REC SETTING]”.
3. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MEM”.
4. Press the MULTI function knob. A blinking
“REC” icon will appear in the display.
5. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
any channel [CH1] through [CH5].
6. Press the MULTI function knob. The “CW
TEXT” screen will appear.
7. Press the [B](EDT) key. The text input
screen will appear.
8. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select the letters, numbers, or symbols of the de-
sired label, then press the MULTI function knob.
9. Press the MULTI function knob.
10. Repeat step 8 and 9 to program the remaining letters, numbers, or symbols of the
desired text. Up to 50 characters may be stored in each of the five memories.
r Rotate the MULTI function knob to set the cursor position and press the [B](CE)
key to erase and input characters.
11. When text entry is complete, press the [C](ENT) key.
12. Press the [A](BCK) key to exit the text input screen.
13. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “REC SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
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CW Mode Operation
Text Message Programming with the Optional FH-2
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2. A blinking
“REC” icon will appear in the display.
3. Press any of the FH-2 keys numbered [1]
through [5], to select the desired CW Memory Register that you wish to program with
text.
4. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2. The text
input screen will appear.
5. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
the letters, numbers, or symbols of the desired label, then press the MULTI function
knob.
6. Press the MULTI function knob.
7. Repeat step 5 and 6 to program the remaining letters, numbers, or symbols of the
desired text. Up to 50 characters may be stored in each of the five memories.
r Rotate the MULTI function knob to set the cursor position and press the [B](CE)
key to erase and input characters.
8. When the message is complete, add the “}” character at the end to signify the termination of the message.
9. When the text entry is complete, press the [B](ENT) key.
10. Press and hold the FH-2 [MEM] key for one second to exit the text input screen and
resume normal operation.
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CW Mode Operation
Checking the CW Memory Contents from the FT-891 Front Control Panel
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”.
3. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the
“FUNCTION-1” list screen.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MON”.
5. Press the MULTI function knob, the Monitor
level pop-up screen will appear.
6. Rotate the MULTI function knob to set the
Monitor volume level (0 - 100).
7. Press the MULTI function knob or the [F]
key.
8. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the
“REC SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-11
[
REC SETTING]”.
9. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select a memory [CH1] - [CH5
recorded.
10. Press the MULTI function knob to hear the CW message played in the sidetone monitor. No RF energy will be transmitted.
11. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “REC SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
] that was previously
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CW Mode Operation
Checking the CW Memory Contents with the Optional FH-2
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”.
3. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the
“FUNCTION-1” list screen.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MON”.
5. Press the MULTI function knob, the Monitor
level pop-up screen will appear.
6. Rotate the MULTI function knob to set the
Monitor volume level (0 - 100).
7. Press the MULTI function knob or the [F]
key.
8. Press and hold the [F] key for one second
to exit the “FUNCTION-1” list screen and resume normal operation.
9. Press the FH-2 [CH1] - [CH5] key to select a
previously recorded memory. The CW message will be played in the sidetone monitor.
No RF energy will be transmitted.
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CW Mode Operation
Playback the CW Message On-The-Air using the FT-891 Display Control Panel
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “ON”.
3. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the
“REC SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-11
[
REC SETTING]”.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
a previously recorded CW memory [CH1] -
[
CH5].
5. Press the MULTI function knob, the CW
message programmed in the selected Memory Register will be transmitted on the air.
6. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “REC SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
Playback the CW Message On-The-Air using the Optional FH-2
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “ON”.
3. Press the FH-2 [CH1] - [CH5] key, depending on which CW Memory Register message you wish to transmit. The programmed
message will be transmitted on the air.
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CW Mode Operation
Contest Number Programming
Use this process when beginning a contest, or if the count becomes out of sync with the
contact number in the middle of a contest.
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
Menu Mode “04-06 [CONTEST NUMBER]”.
The current contest number will appear on
the LCD display.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then
rotate it to set the Contest Number to the
desired value.
4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the
new setting.
5. Press the [F] key to exit the Menu mode and resume normal operation.
Decrementing the Contest Number
Use this process if the current contest number gets slightly ahead of the actual contact
number (in case of a duplicate QSO, for example).
Using the FT-891 Display Control Panel
1. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the
“REC SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-11
[
REC SETTING]”.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“DEC”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob. The current
Contest Number will be reduced by one.
Using the Optional FH-2
Press the FH-2 [DEC] key momentarily. The
current Contest Number will be reduced by
one. Press the FH-2 [DEC] key as many times
as necessary to reach the desired number. If
it is reduced too far, use the “Contest Number
Programming” technique described previously.
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CW Mode Operation
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode
In “Beacon” mode, it is possible to repeatedly transmit any message programmed, either
via paddle input, or via the “Text” input method. The time delay between message repeats
may be set anywhere between 1 and 690 seconds (1 - 240 sec (1 sec/step) or 270 - 690
sec (30 sec/step)) via Menu Mode “04-04 [BEACON INTERVAL]”. To stop the message
from repeating in “Beacon” mode, set this Menu Mode to “OFF”.
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
Menu Mode “04-04 [BEACON INTERVAL]”.
The current interval time will appear on the
LCD display.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then
rotate it to set the interval time to the desired value.
4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the
new setting.
5. Press the [F] key to exit the Menu mode and resume normal operation.
To transmit the message using the FT-891 Display Control Panel:
1. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “ON”
2. Either Full-break-in or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depending on the setting of
Menu Mode “07-08 [CW BK-IN TYPE]”.
3. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the “REC SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/disabled via Menu Mode “05-11 [REC SETTING]”.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select a [CH1] - [CH5].
5. Press the MULTI function knob. Repetitive transmission of the Beacon message will
begin.
To transmit the message using the Optional FH-2:
1. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “ON”
2. Either Full-break-in or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depending on the setting of
Menu Mode “07-08 [CW BK-IN TYPE]”.
3. Press an FH-2 [1] - [5] key. Repetitive transmission of the Beacon message will begin.
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FM Mode Operation
Basic Operation
1. Press and hold the [BAND(MODE)] key for
one second.
The “MODE SELECT” screen will appear in
the display.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the “FM”
mode.
3. Set the transceiver to the desired frequency.
4. Press the microphone PTT switch to transmit. Speak into the microphone in a normal
voice level. Release the PTT switch to return to receive.
r Change the MULTI function knob frequency step, follow the below procedure:
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select Menu Mode “14-07 [FM CH STEP]”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then rotate it to select one of the frequency
steps in the following order.
5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz
4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting.
5. Press the [F] key to exit the Menu mode and resume normal operation.
r Microphone gain may be adjusted via Menu Mode “16-09 [FM MIC GAIN]”. At the
factory, a default level has been programmed that should be satisfactory for most
situations. To change the microphone gain, follow the below procedure:
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select Menu Mode “16-09 [FM MIC GAIN]”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then rotate it to adjust the microphone gain.
4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting.
5. Press the [F] key to exit the Menu mode and resume normal operation.
r FM is only used in the 28 MHz and 50 MHz Amateur bands covered by the FT-891.
Please do not use FM on any other bands.
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Repeater Operation
The FT-891 may be utilized on 29 MHz and 50 MHz repeaters.
1. Rotate the DIAL to set the FT-891 to the desired repeater output frequency (downlink
from the repeater).
2. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the “FM
SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-10
[
FM SETTING]”.
3. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
[
T/DCS],
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select the desired CTCSS mode. If the repeater
requires an uplink encoding tone, select “CTCSS ENC”. To enable both uplink and
downlink encode/decode operation, choose “CTCSS ENC/DEC”.
5. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting.
6. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select [TONE], and then press the MULTI function knob.
7. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select the desired CTCSS Tone to be used. A total
of 50 standard CTCSS tones are provided (see the CTCSS Tone Chart).
8. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting
9. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select [RPT], then press the MULTI function knob.
10. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select the desired repeater shift direction. The
selections are:
Where “SIMP” represents “Simplex” operation (not used on a repeater).
11. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting.
12. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “FM SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
13. Press and hold the microphone PTT switch to begin transmitting. You will observe
that the transmit frequency is shifted corresponding to the programming set up in the
previous steps. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. Release the PTT
switch to return to the receive mode.
r The conventional repeater shift used on 29 MHz is 100 kHz, while on the 50 MHz band
the shift may vary between 500 kHz and 1.7 MHz (or more). To program the proper
repeater shift, use Menu Mode “09-04 [RPT SHIFT 28MHz]” (28 MHz), and “09-05
[
RPT SHIFT 50MHz]” (50 MHz) as appropriate.
then press the MULTI function knob.
CTCSS Tone Frequency (Hz)
67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5
94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3
131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9
171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5
203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 254.1
“SIMP” (simplex) / “[+]” (plus shift) / “[-]” (minus shift)
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Tone Squelch Operation
The “Tone Squelch” may be activated to silence the receiver until an incoming signal
modulated with a matching CTCSS tone is received. The receiver squelch will then open
only when a signal with the selected CTCSS tone is received.
1. Press and hold the [BAND(MODE)] key for
one second.
The “MODE SELECT” screen will appear in
the display.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the “FM”
mode.
3. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the “FM
SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-10
[
FM SETTING]”.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
[
T/DCS], then press the MULTI function
knob.
5. If CTCSS Tone operation is desired, rotate
the MULTI function knob to select “CTCSS
ENC/DEC”, then press the MULTI function
knob.
6. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting.
7. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select [TONE], and then press the MULTI function knob.
8. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select the desired CTCSS Tone to be used. A total
of 50 standard CTCSS tones are provided (see the CTCSS Tone Chart).
CTCSS Tone Frequency (Hz)
67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5
94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3
131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9
171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5
203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 254.1
9. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting.
10. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “FM SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
r To set the Tone Squelch Operation to “OFF”:
1. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the “FM SETTING” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select [T/DCS], then press the MULTI function
knob.
3. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “FM SETTING” list screen
and resume normal operation.
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DCS Operation
The “DCS” may be activated to silence the receiver until an incoming signal modulated
with a matching DCS code is received. The receiver squelch will then open only when a
signal with the selected DCS code is received.
1. Press and hold the [BAND(MODE)] key for
one second.
The “MODE SELECT” screen will appear in
the display.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the “FM”
mode.
3. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the “FM
SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-10
[
FM SETTING]”.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
[
T/DCS], then press the MULTI function
knob.
5. If DCS operation is desired, rotate the
MULTI function knob to select “DCS”, then
press the MULTI function knob.
6. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting.
7. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select [DCS], and then press the MULTI function knob.
8. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select the desired DCS Code to be used. A total of
104 DCS codes are provided (see the DCS Code Chart).
DCS Code
023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 072 073
074 114 11 5 116 122 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162
165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244 245 246 251 252 255
261 263 265 266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351
356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446 452 454 455
462 464 465 466 503 506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 612 624
627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754 -
9. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting.
10. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “FM SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
r To set the DCS Operation to “OFF”:
1. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the “FM SETTING” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select [T/DCS], and then press the MULTI
function knob.
3. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “FM SETTING” list screen
and resume normal operation.
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Interference Rejection
(A) (B) (C)
CONTOUR Control Operation
The Contour filter system provides a gentle perturbation of the IF filter passband. The
Contour is set to either suppress, or boost specific frequency components, and thus
enhance the sound and readability of a received signal.
1. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the
“FUNCTION-2” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“CNT”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then ro-
tate it to achieve the most natural sounding
audio reproduction of the incoming signal.
4. When the adjustment is completed, press
and hold the [F] key for one second to exit
the “FUNCTION-2” list screen and resume
normal operation.
r To set the CONTOUR Operation will be set to “OFF”:
1. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the “FUNCTION-2” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select [CNT], then press the MULTI function knob.
3. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “FUNCTION-2” list screen
and resume normal operation.
r CONTOUR function may be assigned to the [A], [B] or [C] key. Refer to “Changing the
function assigned to the [A]/[B]/[C] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.
r The Contour function attenuation and bandwidth can be set in Menu Mode “12-02
[
CONTOUR LEVEL]” and “12-03 [CONTOUR WIDTH]” (refer to the instructions on
the below).
Refer to Figure (B), this illustrates a “dip” in
the center of the Contour filter passband.
The Contour filter places a low-Q “notch” in
the passband, corresponding to the settings
of Menu Mode “12-02 [CONTOUR LEVEL]”
and “12-03 [CONTOUR WIDTH]”. Counterclockwise rotation of the MULTI function knob
causes the notch to move toward a lower frequency within the passband, while clockwise
rotation causes the notch to move toward a
higher frequency within the passband.
By removing interference or unwanted frequency components of the incoming signal, it is possible to make the desired signal rise out of the background noise/interference, and significantly
enhance intelligibility.
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Interference Rejection
(A) (B) (C)
WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning (SSB/CW/RTTY/DATA Modes
)
The IF WIDTH tuning system allows the width of the DSP IF passband to be varied, this
may reduce or eliminate interference.
Moreover, the bandwidth may actually be expanded from the default setting, this may
enhance incoming signal fidelity when interference on the band is low.
1. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the
“FUNCTION-1” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“WDH”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then
rotate it counter-clockwise to narrow the
bandwidth and reduce interference.
r To increase the bandwidth, rotate the
knob clockwise.
4. When the adjustment is completed, press
the MULTI function knob.
5. Press and hold the [F] key for one second
to exit the “FUNCTION-1” list screen and resume normal operation.
r To set the IF WIDTH Operation to “OFF”:
1. Press the [F] key repeatedly, to find the “FUNCTION-1” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select “WDH”, and then press the MULTI function
knob.
3. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to exit the “FUNCTION-1” list screen
and resume normal operation.
r WIDTH function may be assigned to the [A], [B] or [C] key. Refer to “Changing the
function assigned to the [A]/[B]/[C] keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.
Referring to Figure (B), the default bandwidth
of the SSB mode is illustrated.
By rotating the MULTI function knob to the
left, the bandwidth will narrow (see Figure
(A)), while rotation of the MULTI function
knob to the right, will increase the bandwidth
as depicted in Figure (C).
The default bandwidths, and total bandwidth
adjustment range, will vary according to the
operating mode:
SSB Mode: 1.8 kHz - 3.2 kHz (default: 2.4 kHz).
CW Mode: 500 Hz - 3 kHz (default: 2.4 kHz)
RTTY/DATA (LSB, USB) Modes: 500 Hz - 3 kHz (default: 500 Hz)
AM Mode: Fixed at 9 kHz
FM/DATA-FM Modes: Fixed at 16 kHz
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