Yaesu's FT-991A is the 2016 update of the FT-991, one box covering 160 m to 70 cm on SSB, CW, AM, FM, data modes and Yaesu's C4FM System Fusion digital voice. The A added a real-time spectrum scope with a multi-color waterfall, plus a 3 kHz roofing filter for its triple conversion receiver. You get 100 W on HF and 6 m and 50 W on 2 m and 70 cm, a 3.5-inch color touch screen, a built-in automatic tuner with 100 memories and a ±0.5 ppm TCXO as standard. It weighs 4.3 kg and is meant to work at home, in the car or in the field. Sherwood Engineering's receiver table, which tested the original FT-991, places it well below the IC-7300 on close-spaced dynamic range, so this is a radio you buy for band coverage. Yaesu was still posting firmware updates for it in 2024.
Bench check
Should come with it
Check the listing photos against this list, and ask the seller about anything you can’t see. A missing piece should come off the price.
Owner notes on mods.dk cover FT-991 finals blown after tuning into a bad SWR and a possible PA bias problem. Yaesu's own warning is the HI-SWR indicator, which lights when the tuner can't bring the SWR under 3:1, so ask whether the seller ever saw it.
New to used rigs? How to check a used ham radio covers power out, receive, the finals and the display, and what power supply a used rig needs explains the 13.8 V supply most rigs need.
Buying guide
We'd buy hamandhifi's used US-version FT-991A at $1,255 delivered, shown lit with its mic, box and manual, about $280 under the cheapest new one. There are at least 6 for sale, and the $1,550 to $1,675 band mostly reflects new dealer stock from hamradiooutlet and gigaparts at $1,535 to $1,683 with free shipping. The used set isn't titled tested, so ask for a wattmeter reading into a dummy load on an HF band, 6 m, 2 m and 70 cm, since full power on all four proves both power amplifiers. Budget for a 13.8 V supply rated 23 A or more, like Yaesu's FP-1030A, unless you take fbgames23's used station at $1,923, titled with the SP-10 speaker and showing a supply and desk mic in the photo.
$1,255.21est. delivered
The lowest-priced FT-991A, $1,255 delivered for a used US version shown lit with its mic, box and manual. It isn't titled tested, so ask for power readings on HF, 6 m, 2 m and 70 cm.
Yaesu FT-991A Ham Radio HF VHF UHF Transceiver + Box (US version, excellent)
$1,534.95delivered
The cheapest new FT-991A, $1,535 with free shipping from a 100% dealer, under the $1,550 to $1,675 band. New, it comes with the MH-31A8J mic and DC cord, so you only need a supply.
Yaesu FT-991A HF/50/140/430MHz All-Mode Field Gear Transceiver
Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 15, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ. eBay shows yours before you pay.
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Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 15, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ. eBay shows yours before you pay.
Used$1,255.21est. delivered
$1,200.00 + $55.21 shipping
Buy It Now$1,200.00
Good buy
US version, titled excellent, with box. Photo shows it lit with mic and manual. No test claim.
Seller: hamandhifi
100% positive
New$1,534.95delivered
$1,534.95 · free shipping
Buy It Now$1,534.95
Good buy
New from a dealer, free shipping.
Seller: hamradiooutlet
100% positive
New$1,599.95delivered
$1,599.95 · free shipping
Buy It Now$1,599.95
Our take
New from a dealer, titled with a 3-year warranty.
Seller: gigaparts
99.9% positive
New$1,637.29delivered
$1,637.29 · free shipping
Buy It Now$1,637.29
Our take
New, with a Nifty mini manual bundle.
Seller: gigaparts
99.9% positive
New$1,683.33delivered
$1,683.33 · free shipping
Buy It Now$1,683.33
Our take
New, with an accessory bundle. Photo shows the ADMS programming kit and a mini manual.
Seller: gigaparts
99.9% positive
Used$1,923.00est. delivered
$1,895.00 + $28.00 shipping
Buy It Now$1,895.00
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Our take
Used, titled with the SP-10 speaker. Photo also shows a supply and desk mic; ask what's included.
Seller: fbgames23
99.5% positive
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