Yaesu FT-991 Frequency Expansion MARS / CAP modification

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Yaesu FT-991 Frequency Expansion MARS / CAP modification

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Short video on how the modification is performed to expand the HF frequency transmit range on the Yaesu FT991. For educational purposes only - do not use radio equipment outside of its type acceptance or operate on a frequency you are not licensed for or authorized to use.
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@rickmaudlin2160 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brett for a great and instructive video as usual, and for taking the time to provide this information.

@survivalcomms Жыл бұрын

You are welcome ! Thanks for watching !

@SteveH-TN 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate you sharing this video , as MARS/ CAP member, just ordered a FT-991a de AA4SH

@survivalcomms 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@isellfoodstampz 8 ай бұрын

I took a 991a apart to solder in a new clarifier knob. I undid that big ribbon cable and plugged it back in after much struggle. It was unbelieveably difficult. The radio would not power up anymore. I sent it back to Yaesu for repair. So yeah leave the big ribbon cable alone. Clarifier knob repair was successful :)

@survivalcomms 8 ай бұрын

Some ribbon cables are worse than others as you found out. Glad you got it up and running . Thanks for watching !

@mechpilot5861 6 ай бұрын

Works like a charm!

@survivalcomms 6 ай бұрын

Cool beans ! Thanks for watching !

@mechpilot5861 6 ай бұрын

Just got my FT-991a today, made this mod in 5 minutes, and everything is perfectly working now! Only need to do SWR adjustment to the new antenna.. :D Good to be electronics designer, so easy mod to do!

@survivalcomms 6 ай бұрын

@@mechpilot5861 Yes the hardest part is taking the screws out :)

@mechpilot5861 6 ай бұрын

@@survivalcomms So true :D

@NickFrom1228 Жыл бұрын

Your camera was a tad out of focus when doing the jumper. But otherwise sufficient. I have a 991A that I plan to do this to. Thanks.

@survivalcomms Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@CliffFoxKU4GW Жыл бұрын

Will the ATU operate on any of the expanded transmit frequencies, like on 60 meter frequencies? "Very 73 de KU4GW, Cliff"

@survivalcomms Жыл бұрын

It will however the tuner in this unit is pretty limited. Thanks for watching !

@Pacman163 2 ай бұрын

My mod was working till I just did a firmware update and now it won't work not even after holding fast and lock while powering on. I think the June 3-2024 firmware did something

@newsmickey5272 Ай бұрын

The jumper that's way out of focus, right LOL 😜

@survivalcomms Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@bigchew3149 Жыл бұрын

I Really want/Need to know how to mars mod the VHF/UHF n my 991

@survivalcomms Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it isnt going to happen from my research. If you find out how to do so please let me know. Thanks for watching !

@hypnosiscenternyc 4 ай бұрын

Will a base 991a transmit on a gmrs repeater frequency? Thanks

@survivalcomms 4 ай бұрын

No Thanks for watching !

@paulkazjack Жыл бұрын

I reckon those other jumpers are worth soldering. This may onlock vhf and UHF frequencies. Worth a try.

@survivalcomms Жыл бұрын

I'm confident someone has tried that before and found it just changed it to a Japan config etc. I sold the radio soon after making this video. Performance of these multiband HF rigs out of band more than a few mhz on VHF / UHF has been pretty poor in my experience. An el cheapo FM rig out of the box however pretty much only suffers at the extreme band edges if at all. Thanks for watching !

@remarkable_ruin8608 4 ай бұрын

Anyone know how to extend the uhf range?

@MikeSmithKF7LVH Жыл бұрын

Is there no mod for the VHF/UHF bands ?

@survivalcomms Жыл бұрын

Not that I have found. If you find one let me know. Thanks for watching !

@DBCoopersGiblits Жыл бұрын

Not a permanent mod, however tuning to the frequency you wish to TX and setting up your power and all your settings, you can turn the unit off - press and hold A=B A/B and FAST while turning the unit on. DO NOT use the Clarifying knob while in this mode as you will change how the radio operator internally. Now that you are in this system configuration mode, make sure your in setting 1, smash the band switch button until you find the band you tuned up. Viola your TX unlocked. Unfortunately you have to do this every time you change frequencies. PS make sure you turn it off before messing with any knobs. No known permanent mod as of yet. 73

@survivalcomms Жыл бұрын

@@DBCoopersGiblits I have seen that done but never tried it personally. I sold this radio soon after I made this video so I don't have the chance to test it myself. I know from experience on other radios however that one has to be very careful in these hidden menus. Its easy to misalign a radio in a service menu. Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching !

@amlo2266 2 ай бұрын

@@DBCoopersGiblitsI thought it was up down up down left right left right THEN a b a b start?

@dirtysquatch7036 8 ай бұрын

Does this mod open up tx on 11 meter?

@survivalcomms 8 ай бұрын

It does. Thanks for watching !

@dirtysquatch7036 8 ай бұрын

Its hard to tell but it looks like your pointing at the first jumper on the bottom?

@frankieaufhauser3023 Жыл бұрын

thank you. what are the other jumpers good for ?

@survivalcomms Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I'm not sure as to the purposes of the other jumpers. Thanks for watching.

@socalfishing3121 Ай бұрын

I was really thinking about getting into ham radio but after listening to the 40 meter band at my friends house and how rude everyone was on that band I don't think I am going to take the general test anymore I mean come on man just a bunch of men carrying on and on about nothing and wont let any one else break in or talk guess not

@survivalcomms Ай бұрын

I understand the sentiment. I would tell you not to let a bad experience make up your mind for you. The access to spectrum is worth it in my opinion. Thanks for watching !

@reinersteinweger3874 6 ай бұрын

Das so ein Geheimnisse gemacht wird wegen der UKW Modifikation ...kenne viele Om's die diese Marke nicht mehr kaufen....

@survivalcomms 6 ай бұрын

Ich habe es vor einiger Zeit verkauft. Ich mochte das Radio nicht. Ich habe kommerzielle Funkgeräte, die ich im LMR-Spektrum verwenden kann. Danke fürs Zuschauen!