Yaesu FT-891 | Switching between USB & LSB | Easy
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- In this quick video I show you how to switch between USB and LSB on the Yaesu FT-891 transceiver. You will have probably noticed the details given in the manual are somewhat false, but it really is easy to switch between the two via the function menu.
73'
Mike.
Great stuff. As a new FT-891 user, that's exactly what I needed. Thanks!
Thank you! I seen why users complain about Yeasu's menu design now!
Very good the manual doesn't tell
How to switch side bands. This answered my question about it. I just got this new Yaesu FT-891. It's a very nice rig for portable and mobile use.
thanks your videos are an amazing help to this old timer learning new radio tricks
Very much appreciated for the kind feedback. Thank you, 73’
Thanks for the video, and it helped me. I ended up storing some memory channels "opposite" of the normal mode as a quick way to get there and then tune using the VFO knob. I hope in the future that Yaesu can make an update that will give us LSB and USB choice on the mode select menu.
I already knew that. I thought you might have had an easier and quicker way to do it. Yaesu sure dropped the ball on that particular function. Hopefully, it will be corrected in a firmware update.
Set some memory channels on the other sideband and then just go there and shift frequency as needed.
Would be nice if they enabled the option to assign a quick mode switch button
they legit drop the ball on a few things of this radio that are just Common sense. stuff like changing the mode they have you using the VFO knob... isn't that what the freakin multi function know is for ??
I have emailed them about this and begging them to fix certain aspects of this radio that people who are playing about but they're not going to do it unless we all get together and and email them and harass them to fix it
Great! Had my 11-03 set for USB as I generally run FT8/FT4. This really helped. 73 W1WAB
Con: menu driven Pro: great little radio with lots of features, and sounds amazing once configured to your voice
I love simple straightforward videos that get to the topic on hand. great job.
Thank you, appreciate it.
Thank you so Much. Just got a FT-891 and still trying to learn how to use it
Hey 1953 Grey.. How did you set up your radio? (I'm new to the whole idea. and want to get an FT891)
I was just trying to figure this out. Thank you. May 20, 2023.
Thanks for the tip! The FT-891 is a fun little radio. A lot of radio to be so small and affordable!
I work FT8 a lot and this is great. Saved for future reference as I'm bound to forget the menu number. FT8 uses USB on 40m. Thanks.
Just had this problem yesterday. Haven’t even done a search yet to get the answer and UA-cam happened to recommend it to me today. Things that make you go hmmm. Nevertheless just what I needed so thanks for the video.
You're very welcome. Enjoy the radio and stay safe, 73'.
Very helpful. Thank you for posting.
Just bought a 891. Tuned into the Friday night top band net on 1.903 USB (USB is used as the majority are using Clansman gear, Couldn't change the mode. Thank you for posting this. Ian. G0YAP
You're welcome. Many thanks and 73' :)
Hello Mike, thank you for your help! 73! 👍
You’re very welcome Ralf, many thanks for watching and best 73’ 😎
Bless u brother another idiot design snag for amateur radio but we thank you for your solution .
Thanks for showing us how to do this and the error in the manual.
User manual vagueries aside, on a radio this compact, I guess you just can’t have a knob or a button for everything and the auto SSB setting caters for most SSB operation. I have one for mobile use and agree it’s a great radio for the £.
I’ve flicked back a few times now for reference, thanks shane uk 🇬🇧
Thank you, very helpful, Now I know
73s from KB2YMD
Great video
Mike, thanks for the video. Is a great help. I have the 857. I've had it for years, love it. My goto radio. Came across the 891 and fell in love all over again. So, my winded point is that your video has been a great help. Thank you. Keep up the great work. Have fun. Be safe. '73.
Many thanks, I appreciate the feedback. The 857 is a cracking radio, had one before getting the 891. Stay safe and best 73' cheers.
thank you. really lookinh at this radio. been thinking about it for 4 months now
It's a wonderful radio indeed. I love it 👍🏻
Just got this rig have to learn how to setup everything just learning first radio, plugging in and knowing what goes where lol can't find any videos showing this
Thank you!! But wow how silly - if you want to listen to utility stations on general coverage you have to select USB this way as SSb defaults to lsb. But then all the bands default to the manual setting and navigating those menus is not fun. Thanks tho for your helpful video
Thanks for that. I like to listen to HF aviation but was unable to select usb until now. 👏
Thanks! Helped make this simple.
Thank you for this video.
You’re very welcome. 73’
The biggest headache of this radio. I wish they could change it with newer firmware!
Doubt it, the radio is designed to automatically select the mode for your chosen band on HF. Only reason I found that you’d want to select it, is if you were to use it on 11m once widebanded.
@@OnTheMicwithMike FT8 is always using USB, even on the lower bands. Since I use FT8 a lot, switching between USB and LSB is cumbersome. I wish there was a mode button which does just that, like on the FT818.
I used this vid to learn how to change LSB to USB.
Me too I ran into some utility stations in 6 and 9 mz that are listed as being USB instead of LSB.
thanks for the video i‘m glad you made this clear - oh wow, how uncomfy! I personally consider this rig a frankenstein from what i‘ve seen. We have so much more intelligent user interfaces nowadays…
Absolutely brilliant mate.......................................................
Glad it was of some help.
I'm coming from an Alinco DX-70 which I thought was too menu driven but the 891 is far worse. The features are so useful it's hard to not like it anyway.
Thanks. Well done and crystal clear
Big Thanks for video, my 891 works on LSB now where I want it
Just picked up this rig, all the tips are helpful
Very useful, thanks. I see: not to be able to bring back up the oscilloscope screen on the Ft891. A video on this would be great. Am sure it’s simple but not for this non- tecki type !🙂😫
Good stuff thanks!
Thanks for helpful Tip - - I was trying to get USB on 20 meter but it was stuck on LSB ??? ( Had My BFO on LSB and not AUTO) But with your tip got it back on AUTO :)
You’re welcome.
All Yaesu had to do was put a dedicated Mode button on the radio ... But No , They had to made it user Unfriendly , Making it much more difficult to operate ... What idiot at Yaesu thought this was a good idea .
thanksssssssssss from FRANCEEEE😉😉👍👍
Thanks 73
Thank you ...Thank you .. Thank you !!!
tnx for info i will use (auto) in menu 11-07, Ron N8duk
………very Good ,Mike……… thank you Mike 73
Thank you for the info.
Thank you.been puzzling me for a couple of days now LOL :)
Thanks, just what I needed to know.
fantastic video my friend 73 from kb2uew
Perfect, thank you 73
Sorry it does on regular bands but on freeband you need to select on 10 metres then scan down
That works! 73s
Hi Mike, i dont have a 891 but seriously looking at this and the Xeigu G90 (yes I know its not a 100watts) for mobile/sota/mobile use. I noticed the vid is now 4 years old, are you still using the 891 and whats your long term thoughts on this radio? Thanks and keep up the good work! (New subscriber M0KTY)
Hello, I've long since sold this radio. I wasn't a big fan of it to be honest, due to the countless menu items to do simple things. I sold it on in 2020.
I wouldn't mind a G90 myself but can't bring myself to part with the X6100 to make way for one yet :) all the best and 73'
Or they can just add it in to the mode menu 🙄🤦🤷 I have email them about this to just add it to the mode menu.
I swear it's like 5 people develop the firmware for this radio and none of them communicated with each other.
Yeah I just got my FT-891 and I couldn't believe this was the default design. What idiots. Do they think we're living in the 1970s when BFOs were the rage?
Great tutorial thank you
Thank you.
I had figured that out. But, it is still a pain to switch back and forth. There should be a faster one button method of doing this.
Totally agree! It’s a ball-ache.
Thanks!
This is my mobile radio fantastic
Somehow mine got stuck in LSB. Thanks for the info.
Same as mine, they all do. The radio is set to the default values for the bands, for example usually bands from 20m upwards use USB and below that it’s LSB that’s used. But it is a bit of a faff changing bands, would make more sense allowing a key press change in the menu rather than diving into pages of menus.
Is this function not in the manual? if not thanks for showing me this option. KI5UHA
thank you for the video, don't like this feature where you have to go through the menu to switch things like this
Brilliant thank you
Thanks for this Mike. Q: Can you setup a quick way to adjust power output? Although the radio is a few years old now this seems be a real go-to for mobile and field work. 73
That's a great question and as far as I know, unable to try it as I've now sold on the 891 - I'm not entirely sure if you can setup a quick access power adjustment. It's a very popular radio for portable ops now for sure. 73' stay safe.
Succinct, to the point. Great video. MikeinMinnesota N0WDM
Many thanks, much appreciated. 73' M7MMC.
Thank you practical info. appreciate it and 73 de K8JCR
Yes, thanks for the video. My comment is that labeling the option as "BFO" is misleading. Although if you think about it, that is what happens.
My request is this : I would like to save the setting when I save the frequency in Memory.
I am able to save it (perhaps) when the frequency is on the Ham bands. What about saving the BFO mode (upper sideband) for a frequency not in the ham bands, say 2182 USB. ?
I’ll be perfectly honest, I’ve no idea. Reason being is I’ve long since sold this radio on, as I didn’t get on with it at all. But hopefully someone in the comments can assist.
73’.
It does save in memory 😊
Recently purchased the FT-891 and my radio can alternate from USB and LSB by pushing the function button once
Hi John, I'm looking at the FT891. New to HAM et. al. What do I need to get to go with this unit? Tuner? Antenna? Power source?
@@answerguy Hi Answerguy, initially you will need a AC to 12v DC transformer. The HF antenna is dependent on budget, space and ambition. I can recommend the MAT30 automatic tuner. That's a basic start to your enquiry.
That is what I was looking for a short cut. Via description of video I kinda thought that's what he was getting at but I know the menu functions.. How did you program the button and can I sacrifice one of the program buttons on the front to do just that? why don't the big three figure these functions out in the factory? Something so simple missed beta? I would love one button BFO.
So you press the function button once and then ....
Many thanks for sharing / 73
CS7BDO
Hello , does this radio save receiver width settings when you save a frequency to memory ?
For example, select any ssb frequency with the receiver width set to 3khz wide. Save it to a memory channel. Go to another band , turn the radio off then back on, then recall that memory channel. Did it save the width at 3khz ? Or did it default back to the factory 2.4 for that channel you just saved ?
Thanks
It saves the exact frequency/mode and step that you selected when storing into memory channel mode.
@@OnTheMicwithMike ...but does it save the receive bandwidth ? Or does it default back to the factory default of 2.4 kHz ?
Can you tell me what I'm doing wrong? I'm using WSJT-X, and each time I TX, it goes into D-U mode instead of SSB. Then I manually switch back (the BAND key) to SSB and it receives fine until I TX again then it is back into D-U. Please help!!!
I can’t be any help I’m afraid I no longer have this radio at all. Been a long time since I owned this particular radio. Sorry.
you life saver thank you de M1DLS
Glad it was of some help, many thanks and 73’
I've forgotten way too much over the years so please excuse my ignorance, but I assumed that you would always operate in USB and didn't realize it was dependent on the band. Is there a quick explanation for when either LSB or USB is appropriate? If it's not quick (I really don't want to inconvenience you too much) and you're aware of a website that explains this as well, I would sure appreciate the explanation or link! I've had my General for a few years now but haven't done anything with it, and am just now getting motivated to buy an FT-891 and play around with HF. Now I'm wondering if I should since I have this question for you 🙄🙂
anything below 10MHz is LSB and anything above is USB ie' 14.275.50MHz USB.. 4MHz above 10Mhz = USB. easy way above is upper and below is lower. It's relative but that's the way it supposed to be. Generally speaking it is but not chiseled in stone.
Just a general rule of thumb to keep it moving instead of grumbling among "I was here first" type hams. ✌Be sure to consult your ARRL(Available for download everywhere) current band plan and as always your mileage may vary. May the DX be with you
@@fubarsnafu4994 I sure appreciate you getting back to me, and I can remember that easy enough! I still don't know how everyone but me knows how to convert Meters to MHz so easily, but I guess that comes with time. I have the band plan printed up and on the wall staring at me, (I think I've heard it laughing at me in fact) and for some reason it's not sinking in....but I'll get there I'm sure! Thanks again!!
@@twobikesandadrone MHz to Meters.. google How to make a 20m diapole antenna. The formula you use to calculate length will explain that. Better if you see it for your self. Keep reading and stay active. Listen to the old heads and avoid opions. Don't fall into the money pit.
Listen if your not gonna key down. But remember that mic only works if you use it. Most of all enjoy.
@@fubarsnafu4994 I have unofficially chosen you as my UA-cam Radio Mentor, not only because of your wise advice, but also because of that telling username!! 🤔😄 I'll especially try to stick to the money pit advice, by using wire vs verticals, but I'm going to splurge with a new FT-891, because I just can't help myself.....and because it's fairly small and rugged for doing POTA/SOTA stuff with the motorcycles.
It would be helpful however, if you would make some videos on your channel, but if not, please check my channel in a few months since I may do a playlist of ham radio stuff documenting a new guy getting into the hobby. I'm sure there will be plenty of opportunities for you to continue to mentor me 😄
Legend
Still not at all easy like most other radios out there.
Gr8 radio.
Awesome! Exactly what I needed! KI7AND
GReat video Mike 73 from kb2uew
Is there an easy way to switch to general coverage mode? because the band changer only shows the Amateur bands. Iam assuming that once you select a Ham band you cannot tune outside that band?
I’ve long since sold the radio, but I think if it’s widebanded then you can manually turn the dial outside of the ham band. Not quite sure.
Sure. Just tune to the frequency that you want. Also, you can set memory channels to any frequency. Also, there is a way to change frequency by 500 khz per click. Tunes very fast, I think you hold down the select knob.
This might sound silly ? But if in auto does this rig switch to usb on 5mhz (60) metres? As it should be , or would
you have to select usb manually? Dose it even work on 5 mhz or does it need a mod to get full access to 60metre? I am quite interested in this rig for mobile/ p . Tks any info is appreciated.
Most radios in the UK have 60m locked out as it’s only really for full license holders. The 891 I believe has to be modified to even show 5mhz.
Can’t really say much else as I’ve since long gotten rid of the radio, didn’t get on with it at all. Cheers and 73’
@@OnTheMicwithMike Ok thanks for that . My ftdx3000 is also locked out , which i sort of knew, so thats ok . I'll ast questions at the store ,see what they say ? I am thinking more along the lines of the 818 now anyway. Thanks for your time and effort 73 , mm0udi.
@@robduncan599 I am sorry I couldn't be any help really. But the 818 is a great little radio, I have the 817ND and I'd never part with it. 73' stay safe.
I am new to hf and am wondering why you would want to use lsb on a frequency that is agreed upon that usb is to be used? Probably a silly question but there must be an advantageous reason for doing so. Could it be that you may copy the other station more clearly by utilizing the opposite mode?
Great question. No real reason for it’s use, but however on experience funnily enough, when having a qso amongst friends believe it or not on some occasions it’s been less noisy on LSB compared to USB.
But yes, no real reason to switch only I did have some questions regarding this switch over from freebanders etc.
73’ :)
@@OnTheMicwithMike I thought that might have been the reason :) Thank you for the reply. 73!
If you use SSB digital modes like FT8, it will need to be on USB, even when on 40 & 80m. I know Data Upper or Data Lower solves that. However, I find a difference in the stations I hear when on SSB vs Data mode.
I assume that you cannot assign a shortcut key for this?
Unfortunately not.
I personally just put the desired lsb or usb in quick memory save all the messing about with having to go into the menue to adjust it
This is for people who don't know how to change from either. Cheers.
Hi mike not knocking the info your giving out always useful my suggestion was only for quickness
Not at all, appreciate any feedback :)
@@OnTheMicwithMike Very helpful for me being new to this keep them coming learning so much watching YT videos
how do i change frequency on VFO B? MANY THANKS
Not sure, I haven’t got the radio anymore but hopefully someone in the comments can help.
You push the a/b button
@@OnTheMicwithMike What did you replace it with?
@@forgetyourlife I have an Icom IC7300 now.
@@OnTheMicwithMike ah, do you notice less sound quality at all? I have a 7300 as well and while much better user interface it seems less “easy listening” than the 891. The audio is just a bit more abrasive.
Thx
How to listen to am?
Just press ‘MODE’ and select AM.
That's the big turn off to software defined radio...........You have to go through too many menu steps to get what you need, and there are way too many menu items.
Totally agree, the 891 has far too many options in the menu to get lost with.
I agree about massive amount of menus, but you can't deny the ft891 once adjusted to how you want it is one awesome rig. Just got mine after months of hesitations seeing same negative comments. No regrets here! Love it!!
73.
Mine stays on usb😔
Thank You, so much. 73 PU2AOO
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operating this radio is too complicated, it is not intuitive.
Michal D Roosevelt ………I habe the Same Little Problems I am 76 y old and I Must spend the Double Time
Thank you ! DE K7IQ
Я думал действительно покажут быстрый способ, а этот всем известен.
What a complete fanny on to change mode, could they not just put a MODE button on the radio? 😂
You'd think it would be that easy, the manual even states that if you long press the mode button you can switch between USB and LSB. Which it doesn't - also the mode button isn't in the location the manual suggests. I wonder who does their manuals for them haha.
That sucks
Thanks mate for very useful video .....I was VERY upset to Yaesu looking for the trick !! I love my FT891 but this is a great issue !! 73' cheers from Giorgio IV3EPO