So Yaesu have decided against VHF and UHF on the new 891 and have gone for the standard HF bands and seem to have forgot those who wanted all the options in the box. Below is a little more information about the radio although price isn’t known nor its availability
50MHz 100W All Mode Transceiver – FT-891
· Rugged construction in an ultra-compact body 6.1” x 2.0” x 8.6” (152 x 52 x 218mm)
· Stable 100W power output with efficient dual internal fans
· Legendary Yaesu receiver design
· Triple conversation with a 1st IF frequency of 69.450MHz
· 3KHz roofing filter equipped as standard
· Detachable front panel for convenient mounting and operation
· Large dot matrix LCD display with quick spectrum scope
· Specifically designed external antenna tuner FC-50 (optional)
· Ease of operation
o Large diameter main tuning dial (1.6”/41mm) with torque adjustment
o Pop-up menu for quick and easy operation
o Multi-Function knob
o Large transmit/receive indicator
o Three programmable front panel function keys
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What I dont like: “RX 2,0 A”. For example, the new Elecraft KX2 need in RX mode just 150 mA.
It definitely is not a QRP rig. I do like the larger display and the filtering should be better than the FT857. It looks like Yaesu is replacing the old products with newer versions across the line. This of course is good and bad with the trade offs.
My guess is that they also have a FT817 replacement in the works too.
Shame really, the only way to get 2m SSB is a shack in the box, which is what made these so popular in the UK. They weren’t the master, but were a jack of all trades. They’d better be a fair bit cheaper than the FT-991, to bother with.