Yaesu FT-891 User manual

HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER
FT-891
Advance Manual

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Contents
FT-891 Advance Manual
CW Mode Operation ................................................. 3
Setup for Straight Key
(and Straight Key Emulation)Operation.... 3
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer .......................... 4
Adjusting the keyer speed ....................................... 5
Full Break-in (QSK)Operation................................. 5
Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Dash)Ratio ............. 6
Reversing the Keyer Polarity ................................... 6
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode....................... 7
CW Delay Time Setting ........................................... 8
CW Pitch Adjustment............................................... 8
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating).................................... 9
Using the Auto Zeroing System ............................ 9
Using the SPOT System....................................... 9
Audio Peak Filter ................................................... 10
Contest Memory Keyer...........................................11
Message Memory ................................................11
Text Memory ....................................................... 17
Contest Number Programming........................... 23
Decrementing the Contest Number .................... 23
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode ....................... 24
FM Mode Operation................................................ 25
Basic Operation ..................................................... 25
Repeater Operation ............................................... 26
Tone Squelch Operation ........................................ 27
DCS Operation ...................................................... 28
Interference Rejection............................................ 29
CONTOUR Control Operation ............................... 29
WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth)Tuning
(SSB/CW/RTTY/DATA Modes).... 30
Using IF SHIFT and WIDTH Together ................ 31
NARROW (NAR)One-Touch IF Filter Selection.... 31
IF NOTCH Filter Operation
(SSB/CW/RTTY/DATA/AM Modes).... 32
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)Operation ............. 33
Digital NOTCH Filter (DNF)Operation .................. 34
Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception .. 35
RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes)............................. 35
ATT (Attenuator).................................................... 35
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization)......................... 36
AGC (Automatic Gain Control).............................. 36
Adjustable Receiver Audio Filter............................ 37
Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality ...................... 38
Mic Gain ................................................................ 38
Speech Processor (SSB Mode)............................. 38
Parametric Microphone Equalizer
(SSB/AM mode).... 39
Setup of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer .... 39
Activating the Parametric Microphone Equalizer .... 40
Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth
(SSB Mode).... 41
Transmitter Convenience Features....................... 42
Voice Memory (SSB/AM modes)........................... 42
Voice Memory Operation .................................... 42
VOX (SSB/AM/FM Modes: Automatic
TX/RX Switching using Voice Control).... 46
MONITOR (SSB/CW/AM modes).......................... 47
Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier.................... 48
Split-Frequency Operation..................................... 49
Quick Split Operation.......................................... 50
Memory Operation.................................................. 51
Checking a Memory Channel Status ..................... 51
Memory Tune (MT)operation ................................ 51
Labeling Memories ................................................ 52
Displaying the memory tag ................................ 52
Memory Groups..................................................... 53
Memory Group Assignment ................................ 53
Choosing the Desired Memory Group ................ 54
Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency:
5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only).... 55
Scanning Operation ............................................... 56
Scan Resume Options........................................... 56
PMS (Programmable Memory Scanning).............. 57
Miscellaneous Setting............................................ 58
Beep Level............................................................. 58
TOT (Time-Out Timer)........................................... 58
APO (Automatic Power Off)................................... 59
FAN Control ........................................................... 59
Meter Peak Hold.................................................... 60
POP-UP Menu....................................................... 60
Key Lamp Dimmer................................................. 61
TX/BUSY Indicator Dimmer................................... 61
RTTY (Radio Teletype)Operation ......................... 62
Example of Connecting RTTY
Communications device .... 62
Connecting to the TU (Terminal Unit) ................. 62
Connecting to your Computer............................. 63
DATA (PSK)Operation ........................................... 64
Example of DATA Communications device............ 64
DATA-AFSK (PSK, OLIVIA,
CONTESTIA, RTTY etc.).... 65
DATA MODE (PSK, OLIVIA,
CONTESTIA, RTTY etc.).... 67
Menu Mode.............................................................. 69
Optional FH-2 Remote Control Switches ........... 102
Optional MH-36E8J Microphone Switches......... 103
FC-50 External Automatic Antenna Tuner.......... 104
Interconnections to FT-891.................................. 104
Setup the FT-891................................................. 104
Operation............................................................. 105
FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner
(for Wire Antenna).... 106
Interconnections to FT-891.................................. 106
Setup the FT-891................................................. 107
Operation............................................................. 107
Auto Active-Tuning Antenna System
(ATAS-120A) Operation .... 108
Interconnections to FT-891.................................. 108
Setup the FT-891................................................. 109
Tuning Operation................................................. 109
Manual Tuning ......................................................110
VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections ........111
Index ...................................................................... 112

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CW Mode Operation
The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT-891 permit operation using an electronic
keyer paddle, a “straight key”, or a computer-based keying device.
Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key Emulation)Operation
Before starting, connect a key line to the rear panel KEY jack.
1. Press and hold the [BAND(MODE)] key for
one second.
The “MODE SELECT” screen will appear in
the display.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the “CW”
mode.
3. Press the [F]key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“BK-IN”.
5. Press the MULTI function knob to engage
the “break-in” system.
6. Press and hold the [F]key for one second
to exit the “CW SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
7. When the key is pressed, the transmitter will
automatically be engaged.
8. When the key is released, the receiver au-
dio will return, after a brief delay.
rThe CW sidetone audio level may be
adjusted by setting “MONITOR” (see page
47).
rTo enable the keying operation in LSB/
USB mode and send the CW signal without
switching to CW mode, change Menu item
“07-06 [CW AUTO MODE]”.
rThe same frequency may be displayed
when switching between SSB mode and
CW mode by setting Menu item “07-01
[CW FREQ DISPLAY]”.
rBy connecting the FT-891 to a computer, CW
can be operated using free or commercially
available software and setting Menu item
“07-12 [PC KEYING]”.
KEY Jack
KEY
KEY
NC GND
GND

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Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer
Before starting, connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the rear panel KEY jack.
1. Press and hold the [BAND(MODE)] key for
one second.
The “MODE SELECT” screen will appear in
the display.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the “CW”
mode.
3. Press the [F]key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“BK-IN”.
5. Press the MULTI function knob to engage
the “break-in” system.
6. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“KEYER”.
7. Press the MULTI function knob to engage
the built-in Electronic Keyer.
8. Press and hold the [F]key for one second
to exit the “CW SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
9. When the keyer paddle is pressed, the
transmitter will automatically be engaged.
10. When the paddle is released, the receiver
audio will return, after a brief delay.
rThe CW sidetone audio level may be
adjusted by setting “MONITOR” (see page
47).
rTo enable the keying operation in LSB/
USB mode and send the CW signal without
switching to CW mode, change Menu item
“07-06 [CW AUTO MODE]”.
rThe same frequency may be displayed
when switching between SSB mode and
CW mode by setting Menu item “07-01
[CW FREQ DISPLAY]”.
rBy connecting the FT-891 to a computer, CW
can be operated using free or commercially
available software and setting Menu item
“07-12 [PC KEYING]”.
KEY Jack
DOT
DASH COMMON
DOT DASH
COMMON

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Adjusting the keyer speed
The keyer speed can be adjusted via the “CW SETTING” list screen.
1. Press the [F]key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“SPEED”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, the keying
speed pop-up screen will appear.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to set the
desired sending speed (4 - 60 WPM).
Default: 20 WPM
5. Press the MULTI function knob, then press and hold the [F]key for one second to exit
the “CW SETTING” list screen and resume normal operation.
rKeyer speed function may be assigned to the [A], [B]or [C]key. Refer to “Changing
the function assigned to the [A]/[B]/[C]keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.
Full Break-in (QSK)Operation
As shipped from the factory, the FT-891 TX/RX system for CW is configured for “Semi-
break-in” operation.
However, this setup may be changed to full break-in (QSK)operation by setting Menu
item “07-08 [CW BK-IN TYPE]”. With full break-in QSK, the TX/RX switching is quick
enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots and dashes of your
transmission.
1. Press and hold in the [F]key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
Menu Mode “07-08 [CW BK-IN TYPE]”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then
rotate it to set this menu item to “FULL”.
4. When the adjustment is satisfactory, press
the MULTI function knob.
5. Press the [F]key to save the new setting
and exit the Menu mode to normal opera-
tion.

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Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Dash)Ratio
This Menu item may be used to adjust the dot/dash ratio for the built-in Electronic Keyer.
The default weighting is 3:1 (a dash is three times longer than a dot).
1. Press and hold in the [F]key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
Menu Mode “04-03 [CW WEIGHT]”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then
rotate it to set the weight to the desired val-
ue. The available adjustment range is a Dot/
Dash ratio of 2.5 - 4.5.
Default: 3.0
4. When the adjustment is satisfactory, press
the MULTI function knob.
5. Press the [F]key to save the new setting and exit the Menu mode to normal operation.
Reversing the Keyer Polarity
For left-handed operators in a contest, for example, the polarity can be reversed easily
in the Menu mode without changing the keyer connection (the default setting is “NOR”).
1. Press and hold in the [F]key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
Menu Mode “04-02 [KEYER DOT/DASH]”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then
rotate it to select “REV”.
4. When the adjustment is satisfactory, press
the MULTI function knob.
5. Press the [F]key to save the new setting
and exit the Menu mode to normal opera-
tion.

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Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode
The configuration of the Electronic Keyer may be customized independently for the rear
panel KEY jack of the FT-891. This permits utilization of Automatic Character Spacing
(ACS), if desired.
1. Press and hold in the [F]key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
Menu Mode “04-01 [KEYER TYPE]”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then ro-
tate it to set the keyer to the desired mode.
The available selections are:
OFF: The built-in Electronic Key-
er is turned off (“straight key”
mode).
BUG: Dots will be generated au-
tomatically by the keyer, but
dashes must be sent manually.
ELEKEY-A: A code elements (“Dot” or
“Dash”) are automatically
transmitted upon pressing ei-
ther side of the paddle.
Morse
“E” & “T”
Morse
“E” & “T”
ACS
O
FF
A
CS
O
N
Inter-character
Spacing too short
ELEKEY-B: Pressing both sides of the paddle transmits the currently generated
“Dash” followed by the “Dot” (or reverse order).
ELEKEY-Y: Pressing both sides of the paddle transmits the currently generated
“Dash” followed by the “Dot” (or reverse order). While transmitting the
“Dash”, the first transmitted “Dot” will not be stored.
ACS: Same as “ELEKEY” except that the spacing between characters is pre-
cisely set by the keyer to be the same length as a dash (three dots in
length).
Default: ELEKEY-B
4. When the Menu selection is satisfactory, press the MULTI function knob.
5. Press the [F]key to save the new setting and exit the Menu mode to normal operation.

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CW Delay Time Setting
During semi-break-in (not QSK)operation, the hang time of the transmitter, after you have
finished sending, may be adjusted to a comfortable value consistent with your sending
speed. This is the functional equivalent of the “VOX Delay” adjustment used on voice
modes, and the delay may be varied anywhere between 30 msec and 3 seconds via
Menu item “07-09 [CW BK-IN DELAY]”.
1. Press and hold in the [F]key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
Menu Mode “07-09 [CW BK-IN DELAY]”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then
rotate it to adjust the hang time (30 - 3000
msec).
Default: 200 msec
4. When the adjustment is satisfactory, press
the MULTI function knob.
5. Press the [F]key to save the new setting and
exit the Menu mode to normal operation.
CW Pitch Adjustment
The center frequency of the receiver passband may be adjusted to the preferred CW
tone. The pitch of the CW carrier offset may be varied between 300 Hz and 1050 Hz, in
10 Hz steps.
1. Press the [F]key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“PITCH”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, the PITCH
frequency pop-up screen will appear.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to adjust
the PITCH (300 - 1050 Hz).
Default: 700 Hz
5. Press the MULTI function knob, then press and hold the [F]key for one second to exit
the “CW SETTING” list screen and resume normal operation.
rCW Pitch function may be assigned to the [A], [B]or [C]key. Refer to “Changing the
function assigned to the [A]/[B]/[C]keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.
CW Pitch: If the receiver is tuned to an exact “zero beat” on an incoming CW signal, you
could not copy it (“Zero beat” implies a 0 Hz tone). Therefore, the receiver is
offset several hundred Hz (typically), to produce a beat tone that can be heard.
The BFO offset associated with this tuning (that produces the comfortable
audio tone)is called the CW Pitch.

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CW Spotting (Zero-Beating)
“Spotting” (zeroing in on a received CW station)is a handy technique to ensure you and
the other station are precisely on the same frequency.
The Tuning Offset Indicator in the LCD display may also be observed, so that the receiver
frequency can be adjusted to center the incoming station on the pitch corresponding to
that of the transmitted signal.
Using the Auto Zeroing System
1. Press the [F]key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“ZIN”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob to cause the
receiving frequency to zero-in automatically
while receiving a CW signal.
4. Press and hold the [F]key for one second
to exit the “CW SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
rAuto Zeroing function may be assigned to the [A], [B]or [C]key. Refer to “Changing
the function assigned to the [A]/[B]/[C]keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.
Using the SPOT System
1. Press the [F]key repeatedly to find the
“FUNCTION-1” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MON”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob to activate
the Monitor function, the Monitor level pop-
up screen will appear.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to adjust
the Monitor audio volume.
5. Press the MULTI function knob.
6. Press the [F]key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
7. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“ZIN”.
8. While you are pressing and holding the MULTI function knob, the tone is output from
the speaker.
9. Press and hold the [F]key for one second to exit the “CW SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
rSpot function may be assigned to the [A], [B]or [C]key. Refer to “Changing the
function assigned to the [A]/[B]/[C]keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

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rThe displayed frequency on the CW mode normally reflects the “zero beat” frequency
of the offset carrier. That is, when receiving a signal at 14.100.00 MHz with a 700 Hz
offset, the “zero beat” frequency of that CW carrier would be 14.100.70 MHz; which
is what the FT-891 displays, by default. However, the display may be changed to be
identical to what would be seen when listening on the USB mode, by using Menu item
“07-11 [CW FREQ DISPLAY]” and setting it to “FREQ” instead of the default “PITCH”
setting.
Audio Peak Filter
1. Press the [F]key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“APF”.
3. Press the MULTI function knob, then rotate
it to set the “APF” action to a comfortable
level (-250 - +250 Hz).
Default: +250 Hz
rThe APF bandwidth can be selected
from NARROW/MEDIUM/WIDE via the
Menu item “12-01 [APF WIDTH]”.
4. To cancel the APF action, press the MULTI
function knob, then press and hold the [F]
key for one second to exit the “CW SET-
TING” list screen and resume normal oper-
ation.
rThe APF may only be activated while the transceiver is in CW mode.
rAudio Peak Filter function may be assigned to the [A], [B]or [C]key. Refer to “Changing
the function assigned to the [A]/[B]/[C]keys” in the FT-891 Operating Manual.

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Contest Memory Keyer
The CW message capability of the FT-891 may be utilized from the Front Control Panel,
or the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the rear panel REM/ALC
jack.
Message Memory
Five CW memory channels, capable of retaining 50 characters each, are provided (the
CW memory uses the PARIS standard for characters and word length).
Example: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (19 characters)
─ • ─ • ─ ─ • ─ ─ • ─ • ─ ─ • ─ ─ • ─ • ─ ─ • ─ ─ • • • • ─ ─ ─ • • • • ─ • • ─ • • ─ ─ • ─ • ─ • ─
(C) (Q) (C) (Q) (C) (Q) (D) (E) (W) (6) (D) (X) (C) (K)
Storing a CW Message into Memory using a Keyer Paddle
1. First, set the message entry method to key-
er entry. To activate the Menu mode, press
and hold the [F]key in for one second.
2. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
the CW Memory Register into which you
wish to store the message; for now, we are
just setting the message entry technique to
(Keyer entry).
“04-07 [CW MEMORY 1]”
“04-08 [CW MEMORY 2]”
“04-09 [CW MEMORY 3]”
“04-10 [CW MEMORY 4]”
“04-11 [CW MEMORY 5]”
3. Press the MULTI function knob briefly, and then rotate it to set the selected CW Mem-
ory Register to “MESSAGE”. If you want to use a keyer paddle for message entry on
all five memories, set Menu items #04-07 to #04-11 to “MESSAGE”.
4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting.
5. Press the [F]key to exit to normal operation.
rPARIS Word Length: By convention among CW and Amateur operators (utilized by
ARRL and others), the length of one “word” of CW is defined as the length of the
Morse Code characters spelling the word “PARIS”. This character (dot/dash/space)
length is used for the specific definition of code speed in “words” per minute.

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Message Memory Programming from the FT-891 Control Panel (Using a Keyer Paddle)
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”.
3. Turn the internal Electronic Keyer “ON”.
4. Press the [F]key repeatedly to find the
“REC SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-11
[REC SETTING]”.
5. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MEM”.
6. Press the MULTI function knob. A blinking
“REC” icon will appear in the display.
7. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
any numbered [CH1]through [CH5].
8. Press the MULTI function knob to begin the
memory storage process, and the “REC”
icon will glow steadily.
9. Send the desired message using the keyer paddle.
NOTE: If you do not start keying within ten seconds, the memory storage process will
be canceled.
10. Press the MULTI function knob once more at the end of the message. Up to 50 char-
acters may be stored in each of the five memories.
11. Press and hold the [F]key for one second to exit the “REC SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
NOTE: Care must be exercised when sending to ensure that the spaces between
letters and words are accurately done; if the timing is off, the spacing may not
come out right in the stored message. For ease in setting up the keyer memo-
ries, we recommend setting Menu item “04-01 [KEYER TYPE]” to “ACS” (Au-
tomatic Character Spacing)while programming the keyer memories.

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Message Memory Programming with the Optional FH-2 (Using the Keyer Paddle)
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”.
3. Turn the internal Electronic Keyer “ON”.
4. Press the [MEM]key on the FH-2. A blinking
“REC” icon will appear in the display.
5. Press any of the FH-2 keys numbered
[1]through [5]to begin the memory stor-
age process, and the “REC” icon will glow
steadily.
6. Send the desired message using the keyer
paddle.
NOTE: If you do not start keying within ten
seconds, the memory storage pro-
cess will be canceled.
7. Press the [MEM]key on the FH-2 once
more at the end of your message. Up to 50
characters may be stored in each of the five
memories.
NOTE: Care must be exercised when
sending to ensure that the spaces
between letters and words are ac-
curately done; if the timing is off,
the spacing may not come out right
in the stored message. For ease in
setting up the keyer memories, we
recommend setting Menu item “04-
01 [KEYER TYPE]” to “ACS” (Au-
tomatic Character Spacing)while
programming the keyer memories.

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Checking the CW Memory Contents from the FT-891 Front Control Panel
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”.
3. Press the [F]key to find the “FUNCTION-1”
list screen.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MON”.
5. Press the MULTI function knob, the Monitor
level pop-up screen will appear.
6. Rotate the MULTI function knob to set the
Monitor volume level (0 - 100).
7. Press the MULTI function knob or the [F]
key.
8. Press the [F]key to find the “REC SET-
TING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-11
[REC SETTING]”.
9. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select a memory [CH1]- [CH5] that was previously
recorded.
10. Press the MULTI function knob to hear the CW message played in the sidetone mon-
itor. No RF energy will be transmitted.
11. Press and hold the [F]key for one second to exit the “REC SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.

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Checking the CW Memory Contents with the Optional FH-2
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”.
3. Press the [F]key to find the “FUNCTION-1”
list screen.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MON”.
5. Press the MULTI function knob, the Monitor
level pop-up screen will appear.
6. Rotate the MULTI function knob to set the
Monitor volume level (0 - 100).
7. Press the MULTI function knob or the [F]
key.
8. Press and hold the [F]key for one second
to exit the “FUNCTION-1” list screen and re-
sume normal operation.
9. Press the FH-2 [CH1]- [CH5]key to select a
previously recorded memory. The CW mes-
sage will be played in the sidetone monitor.
No RF energy will be transmitted.

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Playback the CW Message On-The-Air using the FT-891 Display Control Panel
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “ON”.
3. Press the [F]key to find the “REC SET-
TING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-11
[REC SETTING]”.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
a previously recorded CW memory [CH1]-
[CH5].
5. Press the MULTI function knob, the CW
message programmed in the selected Mem-
ory Register will be transmitted on the air.
6. Press and hold the [F]key for one second to exit the “REC SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
Playback the CW Message On-The-Air using the Optional FH-2
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “ON”.
3. Press the FH-2 [CH1]- [CH5]key, depend-
ing on which CW Memory Register mes-
sage you wish to transmit. The programmed
message will be transmitted on the air.

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Text Memory
The five channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters each)may also be
programmed using a text-entry technique. This method is somewhat slower than sending
the message directly from the keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured.
Be sure to enter the character “}” at the end of the text message.
Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K}(20 characters)
The sequential Contest Number (“Count up”)feature is another powerful feature that may
be utilized within the CW Memory Keyer by entering the # symbol.
Example 2: 599 10 200 # K}(15 characters)
Text Memory Storage
1. Press and hold in the [F]key for one second
to activate the Menu mode.
2. First, set the message entry method to Text
Entry. Rotate the MULTI function knob to
select the CW Memory Register into which
you wish to store the message using the
Text Entry method.
“04-07 [CW MEMORY 1]”
“04-08 [CW MEMORY 2]”
“04-09 [CW MEMORY 3]”
“04-10 [CW MEMORY 4]”
“04-11 [CW MEMORY 5]”
3. Press the MULTI function knob, and then rotate it to set the selected CW Memory
Register to “TEXT”. If you want to use text message entry on all memories, set all five
Menu items (#04-07 to #04-11) to “TEXT”.
4. Press the MULTI function knob to save the new setting.
5. Press the [F]key to exit to normal operation.
rThe following texts are programmed to MEMORY 4 and MEMORY 5 as the factory
default:
MEMORY 4: DE FT-891 K}
MEMORY 5: R 5NN K}

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Text Message Programming from the FT-891 Control Panel
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Press the [F]key repeatedly, to find the
“REC SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-11
[REC SETTING]”.
3. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MEM”.
4. Press the MULTI function knob. A blinking
“REC” icon will appear in the display.
5. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
any channel [CH1]through [CH5].
6. Press the MULTI function knob. The “CW
TEXT” screen will appear.
7. Press the [B](EDT)key. The text input
screen will appear.
8. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select the letters, numbers, or symbols of the de-
sired label, then press the MULTI function knob.
9. Press the MULTI function knob.
10. Repeat step 8 and 9 to program the remaining letters, numbers, or symbols of the
desired text. Up to 50 characters may be stored in each of the five memories.
rRotate the MULTI function knob to set the cursor position and press the [B](CE)
key to erase and input characters.
11. When text entry is complete, press the [C](ENT)key.
12. Press the [A](BCK)key to exit the text input screen.
13. Press and hold the [F]key for one second to exit the “REC SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.

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CW Mode Operation
FT-891 Advance Manual
Text Message Programming with the Optional FH-2
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Press the [MEM]key on the FH-2. A blinking
“REC” icon will appear in the display.
3. Press any of the FH-2 keys numbered [1]
through [5], to select the desired CW Mem-
ory Register that you wish to program with
text.
4. Press the [MEM]key on the FH-2. The text
input screen will appear.
5. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
the letters, numbers, or symbols of the de-
sired label, then press the MULTI function
knob.
6. Press the MULTI function knob.
7. Repeat step 5 and 6 to program the remaining letters, numbers, or symbols of the
desired text. Up to 50 characters may be stored in each of the five memories.
rRotate the MULTI function knob to set the cursor position and press the [B](CE)
key to erase and input characters.
8. When the message is complete, add the “}” character at the end to signify the termi-
nation of the message.
9. When the text entry is complete, press the [B](ENT)key.
10. Press and hold the FH-2 [MEM]key for one second to exit the text input screen and
resume normal operation.

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CW Mode Operation
FT-891 Advance Manual
Checking the CW Memory Contents from the FT-891 Front Control Panel
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the “BK-IN” feature to “OFF”.
3. Press the [F]key repeatedly, to find the
“FUNCTION-1” list screen.
4. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select
“MON”.
5. Press the MULTI function knob, the Monitor
level pop-up screen will appear.
6. Rotate the MULTI function knob to set the
Monitor volume level (0 - 100).
7. Press the MULTI function knob or the [F]
key.
8. Press the [F]key repeatedly, to find the
“REC SETTING” list screen.
NOTE: This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “05-11
[REC SETTING]”.
9. Rotate the MULTI function knob to select a memory [CH1]- [CH5] that was previously
recorded.
10. Press the MULTI function knob to hear the CW message played in the sidetone mon-
itor. No RF energy will be transmitted.
11. Press and hold the [F]key for one second to exit the “REC SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.