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Obsolete model, replace with the Yaesu FT-991A.

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
1.8-430 MHz (amateur bands only)
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)
229 × 80 × 253 mm (9.02 × 3.15 × 9.96 in)
Weight
4.30 kg (9.5 lbs)
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 2014 and 2016 in Japan

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
-
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
6092
MPN
YAESU-FT-000991

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New and second-hand prices

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Based on historic price data, today's estimated value of the Yaesu FT-991 in Good condition is around:

  • CAD 1,050
  • USD 658 ~ USD 673

Price History Chart

These estimates are based on the following prices:

Year Historic price Condition Submitted by
2024 CAD 1050.00 Used / Good Cathy Johnson
2020 USD 991.00 New / Mint Paul Terry Walhus
2017 USD 895.00 New / Mint Marc
2017 USD 895.00 New / Mint Marc
2016 USD 875.00 New / Mint K9EQ

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