Yaesu · FT-991A
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The retained reference is $1,399.95 current U.S. authorized-retail reference. Add a 13.8V supply, separate HF and VHF or UHF antenna paths, feed line, station protection and any mobile mount or external display and computer setup. Confirm the current configuration, included parts, support path, return terms and the work that must be preserved before ordering.
Current market
Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.
Add a 13.8V supply, separate HF and VHF or UHF antenna paths, feed line, station protection and any mobile mount or external display and computer setup. Confirm the checkout price and package before paying.
FT-991A remains the clearest current single-radio choice when HF-through-UHF all-mode coverage matters more than a larger HF display or separate optimized radios.
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What changed
Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.
FT-991A was checked against its manufacturer record, the current category collection and the nearest ownership alternatives.
Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.
Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture
Owner experience
Owner discussion repeatedly returns to menu workflow, small scope, usb configuration, c4fm use, vhf and uhf ssb value, cooling and the appeal of one radio versus specialists rather than specifications alone.
These are self-reported experiences from a changing mix of owners, conditions and software versions. They identify questions to test, not a failure rate. Propagation, antenna, feed line, local noise, station configuration, firmware and operator practice vary materially.Current self-selected owner records across IC-7300MK2, IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-705, IC-7100, FT-710, FTDX10, FTDX101D, FT-891, FT-991A, TS-590SG, TS-890S, K4, KX2 and FLEX-8400M surface recurring interface, firmware, heat, noise, field-kit, remote, service and accessory questions. Reports are bounded prompts to verify, not reliability rates or proof of more contacts.
Choose it because several bands and modes will actually be used; an all-band label does not remove antenna, feed-line, switching, exposure or local-noise work.
1 evidence recordSources
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Yaesu identifies FT-991A as a compact all-mode radio covering HF, 6 meters, 2 meters and 70 centimeters with a touchscreen spectrum display, internal HF tuner, USB audio and control and C4FM
$1,399.95 current U.S. authorized-retail reference was retained from the current manufacturer or authorized-market record with package and availability qualifications kept visible.
Yaesu publishes setup, compatibility or service material that makes this purchase boundary explicit: The broad coverage is the reason to buy it, while its smaller display, mature interface and lack of full-duplex satellite operation distinguish it from a modern HF-only SDR or dedicated satellite station. Transmitting requires the applicable amateur license and current frequency, mode and power privileges. Assess RF exposure for the actual power, duty cycle, feed-line loss, antenna gain and accessible areas; keep antennas clear of utility lines; and include suitable feed line, grounding, bonding, lightning protection and protected AC or DC power in the station plan.
Current authorized-retail records distinguish radio identity, package contents, stock, regular and promoted price, rebate or coupon timing, RF coverage, output, DC demand, included microphone or speaker and separately priced supplies, tuners, interfaces and station accessories.
Repeatable receiver measurements cover many current HF radios under stated preamp, bandwidth, spacing and front-end conditions. The data can resolve defined close-signal and noise questions but cannot rank ergonomics, transmit quality, software, support, antennas or whole-station results.
ARRL's 2026 comparison database organizes standardized QST laboratory results and editorial reviews for transceivers tested since 2012, keeping measurement method, operating features and the meaning of each number together.
Current self-selected owner records across IC-7300MK2, IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-705, IC-7100, FT-710, FTDX10, FTDX101D, FT-891, FT-991A, TS-590SG, TS-890S, K4, KX2 and FLEX-8400M surface recurring interface, firmware, heat, noise, field-kit, remote, service and accessory questions. Reports are bounded prompts to verify, not reliability rates or proof of more contacts.
IC-7100 represents the remote-head 100w all-band mobile branch at $999.95 current U.S. regular-price reference.
IC-705 represents the portable all-band qrp system branch at $1,399.95 current U.S. price after active coupon.
The manufacturer record, current market collection, support material and independent category evidence were checked on August 16, 2026. The checkout package and regional support path still need verification. Owner reports are retained as bounded experience, not a reliability rate. Transmitting requires the applicable amateur license and current frequency, mode and power privileges. Assess RF exposure for the actual power, duty cycle, feed-line loss, antenna gain and accessible areas; keep antennas clear of utility lines; and include suitable feed line, grounding, bonding, lightning protection and protected AC or DC power in the station plan. Contact distance and copy quality also depend on propagation, antenna, local noise, mode and operator practice.
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