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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
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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Reviews & stories
| Rating | Title | Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Shack in the box... so far... | 6 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 4.00 ~ USD 0.00
These estimates are based on the following prices:
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