You are one of the VERY few channels that tell people that they don’t need to key the mic the entire time when they are recording.

Just picked up an 891 and finally got on the air. Your videos are great for us new hams. So many features in this radio. I found another person made a cheat sheet with a listing for all the menu items, which also helps me find stuff. Thanks again for demonstrating this feature as I was not aware this was even available. 73 👍

This is really appreciated. So many radio 1 and done 'reviews' out there. So seeing someone like you use the same radio for a long time and then share something that delves a bit deeper is much appreciated. Love my 891 but am a bit intimidated by the menu tree up to what I've figured out myself. Then I see you deep dive into menus and what else the radio can really do by these type examples . I love activating POTA, and this stuff is invaluable! Keep up the 891 tips and tricks. 73

I've had a FT-891 for well over a year now. I had no clue it was capable of this! Thank you!

@applejacks971

2 жыл бұрын

I've had my 891 for about a year and literally haven't even taken it out of the box yet. Not excited about it at all. I'd rather have an 857D :/

Some useful menu settings for this are 03-01 and 03-02, especially 03-01 DVS RX OUT LEVE which controls how loudly the radio speaker outputs your recorded message. Typically I don't want to hear the recording at much more than a low volume, especially if I'm in a busy area.

@KB9VBRAntennas

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip. I believe that menu also controls how loud the monitor level is too.

@davidlucas6837

Жыл бұрын

Excellant, I have been looking for this! G8XDD

@sturmBAQ89

11 ай бұрын

You saved my ears !!!

@roxyannpeak

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have been looking all over for this and nobody seems to cover this.

I knew this feature existed, but I didn't know how it works, thanks for the tutorial!

Thanks so much for introducing this tutorial series on the FT 891. I have an 891 and am looking forward to what you have to share. I’ll definitely be using the information in this video for my next POTA activation!

Extremely well done on how to program my pre-recorded message. I tested it and made a contact immidiately.

Another masterpiece by KB9VBR. Thank you very much for this tips. In contest is a voice saver 😅 no more sore throat again!!

funny thing till now i used to hold the mic up to the computor speaker wen contesting a cq. wrist was killin me after a contest. love this approach LOL...

Thanks for this. Just got my FT-891. This is very helpful.

This function is essential for those POTA activations where cell/internet is not available for spotting, or if there is a lull in the contacts/pileup. Another great informative video as always, thanks Michael! 73~NG9B

Thanks for this informative video. The more I learn about the Ft-891, the more I love it. Such a capable radio with lots to offer - if you know how to use it. Cheers and 73!

Very interesting tutorial. Just a note from my experience: when releasing the PTT button a click noise is produced which gets recorded at the beginning of the recorded message. This can be significantly reduced (although not completely avoided) by keeping the PTT pressed while recording the message and releasing it only after the recording is ended by pressing the multifunction knob. Alternatively (maybe) one could activate the PTT through the CAT instead of pressing the button on the microphone... or using an external microphone... anyway great functionality and good tutorial, thanks KB9VBR!

Great information! Thanks! I've yet to dig into this area of the 891 and your video just de-mistified it! 73! W5ZYM

Surprisingly, the FH-2 is not included in the FT-891 box. This is an absolutely necessary thing that fully reveals the potential of the message recording function. It weighs nothing, allows you to do CW QSO automatically, and with proper skill - even almost automatic SSB QSO😀 Thanks for the video Michael, I learn something new every time, 73!

@KB9VBRAntennas

Жыл бұрын

What's even more surprising is that Yaesu included the FH-2 with the FTdx3000, but I had to pay another $90 to buy the accessory board to make it work with voice keying.

@timelord1137

Жыл бұрын

@@KB9VBRAntennas So the voice memory module in FT DX-3000 is not installed by default?😱 What greed) Although considering that FT-818 with the necessary options costs as FT-891 - it is quite logical😅

Thanks for great video and information. Just bought FT891 and had a difficult time setting TX audio. Your information was a great help for me!!73 JP1ITN

Michael, the Ted Koppel of ham radio. Always something interesting and well delivered.

@wjess3569

2 жыл бұрын

I'm an old guy.. I didn't think of Ted K.. rather, Paul Harvey.. He was famous for "And NOW, the rest of the story". I wish he was still around. He was from the day when News was News. He would go beyond the headlines. This is what Michael is doing here. I love it.

@KB9VBRAntennas

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I must be just that age where I can relate to both Koppel and Harvey.

@davewhite7679

2 жыл бұрын

With the "on the road" videography and historical content in Michael's POTA videos, I think there's a little bit of Charles Kurault showing through too... KZ9V

Nicely done, Michael !

Yep, I use that function during contests and when CQ'ing out in the field. Good stuff Michael! I love your YT work!

Michael, your videos on the FT-891 are pure GOLD! Thank you!

Just picked up an FT891 and this is gold!

This was a huge help. Thank you!

Thank you for everyone who has an FT 891, I had a problem getting the memory voice set up on mine and could not find a video that was anywhere near this good.

Very useful video, Michael! It hadn't occurred to me how useful this feature could be until I saw another of your recent videos and, of course, this video. Thanks much!

Ill tell ya, your videos are indispensable. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

Thanks Michael for the video.

thanx for the info on the voice activation. works like a charm

Thanks for the quick tutorial, Michael. The FT-891 is a great feature packed radio. I love mine...73!

Thanks for the videos… I’m really digging POTA due to your videos.. just picked up a 891 and now when I see what this little radio does I’m sorry I bought my DX10… well also met sorry… but the 891 would be a great base radio for newbie’s and seasoned ham’s

Thank you very much for this. I have an 891 and really want to get started in POTA this year, and tips like these are very helpful.

Thank you, this was timely, getting close to my first activation and I was about to look for a guide to skip reading the manual and this video pops up on my Home Screen! 73 NB2R

Very well done tutorial. Subscribed!

Great video, didn't even know my radio would do this thank you so much MW0HAC 73

Thanks for sharing.

As soon as I’m done trying to get my icom 706mkiiG back on line, I may just break down and get this radio instead. Thanks for the video! I’d love to see a similar set of videos on the Ft-818!

Interesting that they hid the menu until you enabled it. Great info. I can't wait for your future videos. I watched your videos early on and bought my 891 and the same tuner you use based on watching them. Great radio.

Thanks, Michael...had no idea that the 891 had this feature de AA3R

Great walkthru, thank you. N4TRD

Great video and information. Thank you Michael.. I'll look forward to the additional CW information

@davewhite7679

2 жыл бұрын

If you check out Michael's "Black River Falls" joint POTA activation video you will get a glimpse of the FT-891 "CW" memories being utilized and explained. 😀 KZ9V

@KB9VBRAntennas

2 жыл бұрын

Here's the video that Dave is referencing: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YnVsm6adacesiLA.html You can see him use the CW memory keyer at about 2/3's in on the video.

Great video Michael 👍and perfect timing, I am seriously considering getting an FT 891 or a FT 818 for field operation. 73 KV5P

Thanks Mr Michael.. I've been wanting to do this for some time. Most of my activations are 3-5 hours and it does take a toll on the voice. I'm planning a 6 week trip from Boise to Dallas and back and hoping to activate over 100 new, to me, parks.. so, this is a "gotta do" to save my voice. Bill, WA7WS

@KB9VBRAntennas

2 жыл бұрын

I've found this feature super useful for when you need to catch you breath, take a drink, or organize your notes. It will help you a lot when you hit the road.

Thanks Michael. I’m thinking about buying a 891 at Hamvention for POTA activations and leaving the 7300 in the shack to use at home. 73 Reed/AB8AS

@KB9VBRAntennas

2 жыл бұрын

The 891 is a powerhouse in the field once you have it set to your preferences. You'll enjoy not having to tear down your shack in order to do an activation.

@davewhite7679

2 жыл бұрын

Good plan. The 891 is smaller, lighter, and a bit more durable. My awesome 7300 stays safely in my shack while the FT-891 and G-90 do all the dirty work outside. KZ9V

@ReedAB8AS

2 жыл бұрын

@@davewhite7679 I have used the 7300 very carefully for 130 POTA activations since I started activating back in April 2021 🙂. I try to be very careful as the 7300 is my only HF rig.

Many thanks for this. I did find that I had to enable the PB button for every band I wanted to use, otherwise, the message would play, but wouldn't actually transmit G8XDD

Thanks I needed a refresher course, K7WHN

Thank you Michael 73s de n3lou

Great video! Did you do one for the CW Memory Keyer?

I didn’t even know there was a fourth screen…….. thank you!

@davewhite7679

2 жыл бұрын

Yeasu really needs to ship the radio with that memory screen enabled. Let the radio owners decide if they want to disable it, but don't hide that feature, out of sight, right out of the box...🙄 KZ9V

great! ne7ts

I want/need to practice sending CW. How do I turn off transmit but keep the dits & dahs audible?

Love this video! I'm having trouble getting my Yaesu-891 to work with my MFJ-939 tuner, every time I key up it re-tunes! Any advice?

@KB9VBRAntennas

2 жыл бұрын

Do you switch to a constant carrier mode like CW, RTTY, or AM to do the tune? I've found that if you stay in SSB and try to do a tune, there will not be enough modulation for the tuner to carry out the task, so it will reattempt tuning with every transmission. I also think the 939 has latching relays. If it does, you can turn the power off after a tune and the tuner will hold the setting. I had to do this while we were going mobile for the MN QSO party. The wind & driving caused enough variability that the tuner wanted to retune with each transmission. I'd do a full tune and then disconnect the power on my LDG tuner to hold the settings.

Excellent video, thank you. Sounds as if the '891 is a glorified IC-703/IC-706! My one question is if the memory keyer will also work for RTTY contest phrases. AC9DN

@KB9VBRAntennas

7 ай бұрын

I wouldn't call it a glorified 706, the DSP and filtering are generations better than what the 706 had to offer. But the FT-891 does fill a hole that the IC-706 left when it was discontinued. The voice keyer only works on SSB. There is a separate memory keyer for CW. But nothing for RTTY.

@roycrosier5325

7 ай бұрын

@@KB9VBRAntennas Thanks. I still miss my '703 even though there are other QRP options now also and I have the MTR 4B V2.

Thanks for the infor, but I have the FT-991A and the 450-D.

@davewhite7679

2 жыл бұрын

The menu structure is different, but the Yaesu FT-991A has an almost identical voice and CW message memory and uses the same FH-2 remote keypad accessory. KZ9V

@larrybomber83

2 жыл бұрын

@@davewhite7679 Thank You. KI5IBO

Thanks Michael. How do you turn down the volume of them playback. It does not seem to go up or down with the volume button

@KB9VBRAntennas

Жыл бұрын

The DVS volume is controlled by menu items 03-01 and 03-02. 03-01 will let you adjust the playback recording level.

Good information BUT...is it possible to have it repeat the SSB CQ automatically (like a beacon mode in case of no quick replies)?

@W9BTM-WQNX906

Жыл бұрын

im wondering the same thing. the 7300 all you have to do is press and hold and it will repeat every few secs depending on how long you set duration for

Is there a way to set it to auto play the recorded message in fixed intervals instead of having to press a button each time? (like the Icom 7300)

@KB9VBRAntennas

3 ай бұрын

No there is not. The FT-891 does not have an auto repeat setting.

Can you swap channels between already pre-recorded ones?

@KB9VBRAntennas

Жыл бұрын

If you mean move the recorded contents of channel 2 to channel 1, the answer is no.

Is there any way to cause the message to repeat? Or do you have to physically press a button each time?

@KB9VBRAntennas

5 ай бұрын

No there's not. You need to press the button every time.

Does the memory keyer work with CW? That's my primary mode. Well, I just had to watch past 1 minute lol . All people who cover this I've watched never mention CW at all, Thanks! 73 de AI5DD

@KB9VBRAntennas

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does. The CW memory keyer is similar but different enough so it will be covered in a separate video.

@JosephAnthonyJosefius

2 жыл бұрын

@@KB9VBRAntennas Thanks, I was looking through the manual, and you're spot on with page 11 in the advanced one. I look forward to that video.

Does the 891 have a continuous playback like some radios?

@KB9VBRAntennas

2 жыл бұрын

No it doesn't, its voice memory is limited to the five 20 second clips for the keyer.

@davewhite7679

2 жыл бұрын

@@KB9VBRAntennas The 891 memory can be set up to run repeatedly at predetermined time intervals in what Yaesu refers to as "beacon mode". But I haven't found a way of just sending a message, like "CQ" repeatedly while waiting for a response in the way that I can with my IC-7300. KZ9V

Can't find a solution to why my playback on voice record is so loud. My modulation is leveled. Is there a playback volume?

@KB9VBRAntennas

Жыл бұрын

Menu item 03-01 and 03-02 allow you to adjust the receive and transmit volume of the digital voice system (DVS).

@hamradiox

Жыл бұрын

@@KB9VBRAntennas Outstanding! Found it. Thank you!

Great material as always. Get a haircut. LOL

@davewhite7679

2 жыл бұрын

LOL 🤣

@threadripper979

2 жыл бұрын

@@davewhite7679 Come on, admit it - he looks better with a short haircut.

@KB9VBRAntennas

2 жыл бұрын

I suppose I could grow a long bushy beard, but that's not my style.