Transmission ( CW mode )
1. Before starting, connect a key or keyer pad-
dle line to the rear panel KEY jack.
2. Press and hold the
for one second.
The "MODE SELECT" screen will appear in
the display.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the "CW" mode.
[ F ] key to find the "CW SET-
4. Press the
TING" list screen.
5. Rotate the
MULTI function knob to select
"BK-IN".
6. Press the
MULTI function knob to engage
the "break-in" system.
7. When using the keyer paddle, rotate the
MULTI function knob to select "KEYER".
MULTI function knob to engage
8. Press the
the built-in Electronic Keyer.
9. Press and hold the
to exit the "CW SETTING" list screen and re-
sume normal operation.
10. When the key or the keyer paddle is
pressed, the transmitter will automatically
be engaged.
11. When the key or paddle is released, the re-
ceiver audio will return, after a brief delay.
Adjusting the CW delay time
The CW "hang time" ( the delay after the last character is sent, until the transceiver returns
to the receive mode ) can be adjusted via MENU item "07-09 [ CW BK-IN DELAY ] .
Adjusting the Sidetone volume level
The CW sidetone volume level can be adjusted via the "FUNCTION-1" list screen.
NOTE: For additional details, refer to the Advanced Manual which may be downloaded
from the Yaesu website.
Adjusting the Keyer Speed
The keyer speed can be adjusted via the "CW SETTING" list screen.
NOTE: For additional details, refer to the Advanced Manual which may be downloaded
from the Yaesu website.
FT-891 Operating Manual
[ BAND ( MODE )] key
[ F ] key for one second
CW Mode Operation
KEY Jack
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