Why I sold my Yaesu FT 991A ! 

Hoping the new 991a is coming, thanks!

No it didn't lol!

Lol Andy I did that video to remind me also and still get comments about it, thankyou!

I think this is a great first radio, thanks for watching and enjoy your radio!

I still have 2 radios that do 2m ssb or I would still have the 991A, it's a great radio.

I like all those radios and each has its place wish I cold convince the better half of that lol, thanks for the comment.

I could still kick myself for selling my FT-897d , also I found out that I can't go without my FT-817/818 ( owned one since they were released. ) I'd sell one and would instantly regret it. My wife gifted me my FT-818 a few years ago because she missed sitting at our picnic table listening to the bands on a warm summer evening. I sold my 897d for my icom ic-7000 all because I was mostly a digital operator, and I got frustrated by AGC "pumping" whilst running PSK and CW and the ic-7000 has IF DSP rather than ADSP , but the ic-7k doesn't like any voltage drop maybe +/-5% where the ft-897d can handle much more variations. The ic-7k is fine mobile but a pack radio-it isn't, unless it's running a voltage conditioner, but it's still a power-hungry rig. The 817/8 will happily run 8 volts up to 15 volts .

Good to hear your happy with it, that's always good to hear on a radio someone has owned for a while. Thanks for the comment.

Thanks Mike, I think I checked and it's up to date for now.

That's great to hear , enjoy it!

I've used a friend's 991A in both field and home locations and it's a good radio. When the FT-710 went on sale a few years ago, I made a decision to get one based on it's high rank in the Sherwood ratings. I've used the rig in all modes and it really shines in CW due to it's sensitivity and selectivity. I've since added an Icom 7610 to the shack and it's amazing but the FT-710 still gets a lot of work! 73 DE WA5RR

Thanks David, the 710 lacks the super-het front end and some filters but for what I will use it for it's perfect. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks, yea I will regret selling I'm sure but really like the 710 also. I miss FF guys not the city lol.

Thanks, it was hard to sell the 991A, but I have a ft857D which won out for being able to throw in a backpack for SOTA.

@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures Would it be more difficult if you had to sell your ft-857D ?

@@mononcyoyo Yes If I didn't have the 857 it would have been harder to part with the 991A

I plan to Walter, yes the 991A is due an upgrade.

Both great radios!

You are totally right , I give John a earful every time we talk. Thanks for watching!

Yes Michael it really does make a difference and I have noticed the same with my FTDX3000 adding an external speaker. I think the volume on the mic I used for the speaker was turned down sometimes the fat fingers hit buttons lol. Thankyou for the comment!

The ftdx10 is a great radio also, right now I just don't see a better deal for the money than the 710 and think it's plenty for POTA. The ftdx 10 is just a step up and a nice middle to the 101. I like that yaesu gives a choice of 3 levels in their radios.

Yea I meant to do that and just forgot and it focused on my mic half the time. I had it locked on the radio at one time but must have touched the screen again. Thanks for watching!

Lol they are all good radios I have a 857d that's why i let the 991A go because I will throw it in a backpack for some SOTA activations for 100 watts. Thanks for the info!

The FTDX10 gets you a superhet front-end with three different roofing filters (and an optional 300Hz CW filter for four) which then feeds an SDR, and a bigger 5 inch screen. It also gets you kind of sucky ergonomics with buttons and knobs all clustered too close to the VFO and its outer multi-function ring (which you would have to get used to. This definitely isn't a radio for people with ADHD.) The 710 gets you a pure SDR radio with a 4.3 inch screen, same size as the IC-7300, a somewhat smaller form factor, better ergonomics, and the Aess speaker thing where I guess both the internal and external speakers work at the same time with level adjustments for both which people say improves RX audio. I have the DX10 and apart from the ergonomics which still slightly annoy me I really like it. It can pull signals out of a pretty high noise floor and its internal tuner can tune up to around 3.5:1 or higher SWR: not as good as a G90's 5:1 tuner but still better than most radios. Even with its minor annoyances I don't regret my purchase at all. Yet per Rob Sherwood the 710s are ranked right below the DX10s in his lab test results and I'm sure you couldn't even hear the differences between the two radios apart from the Aess thing, assuming the DSP noise reduction algorithms in the 710 are as good as the ones in the DX10s.

Dang we could have talked, while not huge Pacificon is a decent show, thanks for the comment.

If your ft891 is better I bet you will love the ft710, I think the sale is into December for now. Thanks for the comment!

You are correct and the book says they have tried cards up to 32gb, Thanks for watching.

I totally understand!

I put everything in a pelican style box and yes headphones will go also, thanks for watching!

Yea Spencer that's the nice thing on the Yaesu radios you can really dial your audio in but it's not easy or fast. Once you do it can be used for future radios, I can't tell you how many unsolicited of great audio I have received on my Yasue radios. I might do a video on my settings but it also depends on each persons voice. Congrats on your license upgrade you're going to love the radio!

That would be great. Just purchased this new rig and trying to figure everything out. Have a blessed day

Thanks don, it's hard to wrong with those two radios you will like them both. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks I like it!

Not sure but I'm sure there is an adapter if needed, it has the newer phone style connector.

My doublet is 110' and is at 30' and 40'

Planning a new antenna set up. Really looking at a doublet or full wave loop

I haven tried doing a remote radio, might be a good video?

It is the same size as the 991A, thanks for the comment!

Thanks Keith, I just set it up per the picture but I will try the speaker on the other side and will hook up a monitor soon.

@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures I own a DX10 but I read that when you put the speaker on the left it covers the SD card slot.You'll need access to that slot to remove the SD card so you can plug it into an SD card reader on your computer to copy new firmware to the card so you can update the radio's firmware.

Only downside to this radio is the buttons are not back-lit. With the bright screen and led arcs around the tuning know it is difficult for me to read the button labels.

@@jaym1301 it does and I will change it in the near future.

@@figspigsandfeathers8179 That's true on the ft450 they changed that in later models.

Chip get your license and have fun, Don't forget the Coffee and Ham Radio antenna kits also lol!

That's the deal Icom is the only company that makes that type radio, thanks for the comment!

That's very true Bill!

Oh I still have my ft857D loland the qrp 705.

The thing the FT991A gives you is SSB on 2m and 70cm keep it if you can or like SSB on those bands, I have a couple other radios that will.

Yea a friend bought it before I could think twice lol!

It's a great radio, thanks for watching!

That was my deal I have enough radios and had to let one go, thanks for watching!

Lol well the price really on the 101and my shack radio is going to be the Hermes, thanks for the comment!

@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures that VC Tune though Chuck, the VC Tune. 🤤 lol

For the money I don't think there is a better choice right now!

Yea I tried that on the 705 and never could get it to do that. I suspect the 710 won't either or I haven't figured it out, well I know how to but not like your talking about, thanks for watching!

Awesome, you will love it have fun!

@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures I sure hope so. Just all my licenses this year and this is my first base station radio. So I wanted a shak in a box to get going. Almost went with a 710 or the 10, but this may eventually end up in a pota or go box. Thanks!!

Tommy as far as I know just the 3 screens I showed and that may be 5 different screens, but there are a lot of options in the menu. Great meeting you also.

Since you had a 7300 go for the FTDX10, thanks Steve!

⁠FTdx10 has bigger 5” screen, roofing filters, 2nd dial around VFO. Slightly less portable and perhaps more cramped buttons around VFO. I have dx10 and like the bigger display but both look great.

@@petersichel9934 thanks for the info!

Luis I value your two cents, thankyou for your input 73!

My home base is a 991a. I run it off a 20 ah agm battery. The battery is hooked to a 5 a charger that runs during the night using a timer.

It's a great radio you will love it!

@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures fingers crossed 🤞🏽 I always said I would never get a home base. I can't imagine it will be anytime soon but wishing. 73

Thanks Jeramie you had a great signal tonight and great audio!

Antenna switch?

There are alot of antenna switches out there try to choose a quality one. Also my manual antenna tuner has switches so that's another way to go.

That 5000 is a great radio , I still have my FTDX 3000, probably won't sell it.

on 40m was a 110' doublet , 20m would have been a Moseley TA33

@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures thank you .. I guess that unit doesn't have a built in autotuner? I cannot imagine not having my FT991A now ... the more i use it the more I love it Currently I'm working on getting it set up with WinLink and VARA HF and FM for EMMCOMMS use... I like your videos. 73 AD7VV

@@michaeldavidheit Yes it has an internal tuner like the 991A.

Stefan, that would be good and I know they added it later in older radios. Maybe to save on battery power while portable not that small led's would draw much.

I’ve used FTdx10 and 7300/705. Imho Icom user interface is easier but Yaesu is better receiver for isolating weak signals. Some prefer ease of use over performance in difficult signal environments. Often the harder the decision the less it matters.

@@petersichel9934 Thanks.

You never know they may, I have heard that before and will pass along tp John Kruk.

It sure is!

Lee that 7000 is really nice but I never saw a good price on one and I do have my Ft 857D also.

If not then the returns will be pretty fun. 😂

Not sure any radio is protected from lightning, I always disconnect.

I get it will try the manual next time

I have heard that, not a problem the monitor I have is DVI so win!

I really like the FT710. I think it probably the best entry level radio especially at the price. It's the cheapest radio in the class and newer than most radios in the class like the 7300 also a good radio. I will miss the 991A for the 2m SSB but I have a ft857 which still gives me the 50 watts on that band.

I get you Dave, thanks for watching!

You could make it a thing right?

Right?, have to see if he's watching!

William it's hard to believe it will go lower than 800.00 but maybe .

Evening Cornbread!

@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures winding down watching a little MNF🏈 thanks for your videos 👋

Yea it's great for people that want 2m and 70cm SSB, and I bet you get another radio someday lol.

I did on the next video and it did work good!

@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures nice work man ! :)

You might be on to something there with the storage, thanks for watching!

Send me one lol, no I have a Hermes lite 2 for my base and I really like it so far, only wish it was 20-50 watts but I have that covered. Flex was on the list though, never know thanks for watching!

The extra monitor I have only has dvi so that should work, thanks for the tip!