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Successor to the Yaesu FT-991.

The FT-991A is the next generation in all mode, all band MF/HF/VHF/UHF transceiver with C4FM (System Fusion) Digital capability. The FT-991A includes multi-mode operation on CW, AM, FM, SSB, and Digital Modes (Packet, PSK31, RTTY and C4FM), with 100 Watts of HF/50mhz Capability (50 Watts VHF/UHF).

The New FT-991A now includes a high-resolution full color 3.5" TFT Touch panel for superior operability and visibility, incorporating a High Speed Spectrum and High Resolution real-time scope with ASC (Automatic Spectrum-scope control) built right in.

The FT-991A is designed for the most competitive operating situations, with a suite of new features to enhance the experience. Whether you primarily operate at home, mobile or in the field, the FT-991 will provide outstanding fundamental performance plus give you easy access to the full range of exciting modes available on the ham bands today.

General characteristics

HAM bands
160m  80m  60m  40m  30m (WARC)  20m  17m (WARC)  15m  12m (WARC)  11m (CB)  6m  2m  70cm  10m 
Frequency stability
±0.5 p.p.m. (after 1 minute @+14 °F to +140 °F [–10 °C to +60 °C])
Tuning steps
5/10 Hz (SSB, CW), 50/100 Hz (AM, FM)
Memories
?

Receiver

RX-range
0.3-56 / 118-164 / 420-470 MHz
Modulations
AM   FM   CW   USB   LSB   FSK   AFSK  
Sensitivity
SSB/CW (10 dB S+N/N)
0.158 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
0.125 µV (50 - 54 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
0.125 µV (144 - 146 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
0.125 µV (430 - 440 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
AM (10 dB S+N/N, 30 % modulation @400 Hz)
28 µV (0.1 - 1.8 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
2 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
1 µV (50 - 54 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
FM (12 dB SINAD)
0.5 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
0.25 µV (50 - 54 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
0.18 µV (144 - 146 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
0.18 µV (430 - 440 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
Selectivity
Mode –6 dB / –60 dB
SSB/CW (Width=2.4 kHz) 2.4 kHz or better / 3.6 kHz or less
CW-N (Width =500 Hz) 0.5 kHz or better / 750 Hz or less
AM 6 kHz or better / 15 kHz or less
FM 12 kHz or better / 30 kHz or less
FM-N 9 kHz or better / 25 kHz or less
Filters
3 kHz (LSB/USB) 500 Hz (CW) 6 kHz (AM) 16 kHz (FM)
Receiver system
SSB/CW/AM: Tripe conversion FM: Double conversion
IF-frequencies
69.450 MHz
9.000 MHz (SSB, CW, AM)
24 kHz (SSB, CW, AM)
450 kHz (FM)
Image rejection
70 dB or better (1.8 MHz - 50 MHz Amateur bands) 60 dB or better (144/430 MHz Amateur band)
Audio output
2.5 W into 4 Ohms with 10% THD

Transmitter

TX-range
1.8-54 / 144-148 / 430-450 MHz
Modulations
AM   FM   CW   USB   LSB   FSK   AFSK  
RF-output
HF: 5-100 W, VHF/UHF: 5-50 W

Connections

Antenna
SO-239
Impedance
50Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
13.8 V DC
Current drain RX
2.2 A max
TX
22 A max

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
224 × 76 × 250 mm (8.82 × 2.99 × 9.84 in)
Weight
4.30 kg (9.5 lbs)
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 2016 and 202x in Japan

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
3.5 Inch Full Color TFT
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
6134
MPN
YAESU-FT-000991A

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Rating Title Submitted
Best Shack in the box... so far... 5 years ago by Chris Meisch

New and second-hand prices

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Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Yaesu FT-991A is around:

  • EUR 766.00
  • USD 802.00 ~ USD 4.00

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These estimates are based on the following prices:

Year Historic price Condition Submitted by
2024 USD 1299.95 New / Mint Gary Pinson
2024 USD 1299.95 New / Mint Gary Pinson
2023 USD 1500.00 New / Mint M Mathews
2022 USD 5.00 New / Mint zen20298
2021 USD 1059.00 New / Mint Erich

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