Yaesu FT-991 - Programming the Memory Channels

Yaesu FT-991 - Programming the Memory Channels
Talks us through how to program and access the user memory channels of the Yaesu FT-991 transceiver.

FT991 MENU Setup video

FT991 MENU Setup: Items 1 through 30


I cover Items 1 through 30 in the Setup MENU portion of the FT-991 in this video. This includes such things as Fast, Mid, and Slow AGC time settings, "My Call" Indication display time,

Yaesu FT-991 More information on finals

Further to my earlier messages, I do have a little more information to pass on.

Here in the UK at least, there have been changes made to the PA circuitry to improve the PA's ability to handle a high SWR. Also some changes to the ALC circuitry & calibration. All new 991's in the UK have these mods.

None of this will probably not come as any great surprise to many on this list. I think we should applaud Yaesu though for dealing with this issue and standing by their customers and the reputation of their products - anyone purchasing new from now on should not have any issues going forwards. I would suggest anyone with any issues should contact their local dealer or service centre for advice.

I hope that helps. I have to say, I have been very impressed with this radio in the first week of ownership - can't wait to use it as my main "holiday" radio!

Before anyone asks, I do not have detailed information about the mods - some information in the corporate world is of course, sensitive and not for public release - quite understandably, give we hams have a penchant for "fiddling" with radios! 

I trust I have not breached any "confidentialities" by saying as much as I have, but I wanted to reassure group members that Yaesu have a handle on this. 

As I say, I suggest you contact your dealer or service centre if you want further advice and reassurance.

Yaesu-FT-991 USB Audio Codec question

In WSJT I have two USB Audio CODEC's listed:
Microphone (USB Audio CODEC)
Microphone (2-USB Audio CODEC)
Speakers (USB Audio CODEC)
Speakers (2 - USB Audio CODEC)

fldigi shows the same thing.   In WSJT, I had to select (2-USB Audio CODEC) for it to work.  I don't have fldigi set up yet, just took a peek to see which sound cards were listed.

I had zero USB Audio CODEC's until I turned on the FT-991, then I had two.   Is this normal?

Also, I have 3 COM ports associated with the rig:
Silicon Labs CP210X USB to UART Bridge (COM 4)
Silicon Labs CP210X USB to UART Bridge Enhanced Com Port (COM 5)
Silicon Labs CP210X USB to UART Bridge  Standard Com Port (COM 6)
Is this normal?  I expected two. 

Any input would be appreciated.  This computer stuff can be confusing when getting used to a new rig.

[Yaesu-FT-991] Memory Recall

[Yaesu-FT-991] Memory Recall

I'm sure I'm missing something in the manual. I have programmed some memories with no problem. When I try to recall a memory, I hit the MCH softkey and nothing happens when I turn the multi knob. I can see the list of memory channels, but I can't recall one. Otherwise, I'm really enjoying my new FT991.

When I have the normal Frequency and S-Meter up on the FT-991 TFT screen, I just hit the V/M button and the rig goes the the last memory channel I last used. Then just use the MULTI knob to scroll through the memory channels. 

Press the M/V button to be in memory mode, MEM ## in upper left of touch screen. Touch the MCH touch key. Rotate the Multi knob and memories will scroll thru the frequency window, MEM # changing.
You cannot recall memories when screen shows the Grey memory list.

To recall memories you press the V/M button. To change from memory channel to memory channel, you press the MCH Icon on the screen, then rotate the MULTI knob.