“Hello operators A few operators have left comments with concerns about the reported USB clicking on the Yaesu ft-891. Apparently one or more operators has had issues with sounds interfering with RX, while the radio is connected to a computer using CAT control. To take the issue a step further, some operators have said digital mode operations with this radio are impossible.
Let’s call them out to see if that’s true! https://youtu.be/HwmZzOrUkP4 As you’ll see in the video, the closest I was able to come to replicating the USB clicking problems, was by using the worst possible USB cable that I could find. That cable came from China via eBay! Moreover I’m also using this radio with PCALE, wsjt-x, fldigi, FL rig, aprs messenger, and have not been able to find any reason why this radio would not be less than magnificent, for digital mode Communications on HF. This really makes me speculate about ARRLs “thumbs down” of this radio. what I’ve seen so far, this radio has a magnificent receiver, excellent filtering, and comes in a form factor much smaller than the Icom 7300 or 7200, making it a viable field radio. I hate to ssy it guys, but this radio is truly amazing! 73 Julian oh8stn”
Antenna
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Review
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Equipment
New Icom IC-7651 [ Video ]
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AOR AR8200 -MK3 ( 500KHz to 3GHz )
Prepare to be astounded at the versatility and broad range of features found in the AOR AR8200 Mark III. Unparalleled frequency coverage, superb sensi... Read more
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The Power Genius XL is a 100% duty cycle, legal limit (1500W) 1.8-54 MHz RF amplifier intended for both amateur and government use. It incorporates a... Read more
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VHF
SainSonic RST599 Dual Band 136-174/400-520MHz Two-Way Ham Radio IP66 Waterproof
SainSonic releases its debut radios – SainSonic RST599 two-way radios. This revolutionary design marks the start of an exciting new produ... Read more
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‘The VHF/UHF DX Book’, 2017 Replica Edition, is now available for free download
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Digital Modes
FT8DMC 3rd Anniversary-Activity Days 2020
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