After using an old Kenwood TS-520SE for a couple years, I wanted something more modern and user friendly.If you are using this as a base station I recommend using a 13.8 VDC power supply.
The power cable has a fuse so you can hook it directly to a power supply. After installing the drivers it was easy to gain CAT control of the transceiver through virtual com ports. It is a good idea to have a second sound card connected to your computer.This is so you can isolate operating system sounds out and not transmit them. There were more problems with logging software than the radio. They do not bother me and usually dont notice them when they are on. If set to contest mode the fans stay on for and extended period of time. This setting is nice, I like to have this on while operating FT-8. Yaesu Ft 891 Manual Helps NavigateThe user manual helps navigate the menus and after operating a bit you start to get use to it. Programs like TRX-Manager work well and give you a nice interface. Even though the menu took some getting use to, it does not cause any issues with operation. With this radio I have made hundreds of phone contacts and thousands of FT-8 contacts. Recently I made a confirmed FT-8 contact to Saudi Arabia from Florida. This radio has also made confirmed contacts to Hawaii, Alaska, Asiatic Russia, and Antarctica. So far the only issue I have had is finding more time to get on the air. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Macarr Labs LLC and KM4NMP.com with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
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