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Yaesu launches FT991 in Japan
24 August 2014 | by Ever alert Steve G1KQH has spotted that Yaesu launched the new FT991 at the Tokyo Ham Fair in Japan as a replacement for the FT897D. See http://qrznow.com/yaesu-ft-
This looks a very neat, small, multi-band, multi-frequency rig, as long as the price is sensible. In Jaoan, they usually sell a QRP version too. It would be good to see a 20-30W version in Europe too. This would compete well with the (now stopped) IC703 rig by ICOM.
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| http://qrznow.com/yaesu-ft- |
The image is linked from the http://qrznow.com/yaesu-ft-
There is no sign of a replacement for the FT817ND rig. I think Yaesu must have abandoned plans, which is a shame.
5 Responses to “Yaesu launches FT991 in Japan”
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Roger
Thanks for info!
73
Rodrigo
Can’t wait for the cost, nearly. I do have a 897D at home, works fine but I think it’s time to upgrade a bit…
Is someone trying to suggest this is a replacement for the 857D .
As many people will point out it is hard enough trying to find a place in the modern car for the front of the 857D , So where the heck are we supposed to put that brick if indeed it is removable .
And those buttons around the main tuning knob people complained about the 857D layout and the small buttons these are many many times worse .
The 991 may have a few more fancy fangled bells and whistles but not anywhere near enough to make it a viable alternative to the 857D
Here’s to the 857D living on well past the expiration date of the FT991 .
Pete G6NJR
I’m sure everyone knows by now, but the 991 won’t be released in the US until the middle of January and the cost will be, for the time being, $1650.00 USD
Still waiting to see this radio connected to a PC. How is the software and the interaction with radio and features?? anyone got some screen shots?