Good afternoon all,
I wanted to see if other owners of the Yaesu FT-991A could shed some light on this and whether it's just my radio or whether it's the design of the radio.
The main tuning VFO wheel at the front has a torque control on the front to tension it. I like it on the loosest setting so it spins freely and allows for quick tuning throughout the band, however in this setting the VFO wheel wobbles. This is the first Yaesu I've had where the VFO knob seems to be loose and it's quite irrating to be honest. I didn't know if it was just the design of the radio and whether other people with this radio has experienced this problem. This is a new radio with extremely little use.
Any guidance would be greatly appriciated.
Kind regards,
Dos
FT991A Loose VFO Dial
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Re: FT991A Loose VFO Dial
is radio still in warranty? all new yaesu have 3-years unless mars moded etc! or could try www.FT991A.com - https://groups.io/g/Yaesu-FT-991 join forum or view posts ? ask questions etc lots have had tx problems-they shut down after or before a year also they dont like stray rf so no contesting with field rads unless the rx rf mods done to contest lol or just bell a few radio eporiums!
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Re: FT991A Loose VFO Dial
Tried both of mine with the tensioner slackened and no wobble.
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Re: FT991A Loose VFO Dial
Remove VFO knob and tighten nut as shown on attached image.
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Re: FT991A Loose VFO Dial
Thanks all for the replies.
I've confirmed it was a faulty knob and the dealer has sorted for me which was great.
Thanks again all for your help.
Kind regards,
Dos
I've confirmed it was a faulty knob and the dealer has sorted for me which was great.
Thanks again all for your help.
Kind regards,
Dos
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Re: FT991A Loose VFO Dial
Sounds painful a "faulty knob" but glad you got sorted out.