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Vintage Yaesu QRP transceiver for the 430 MHz amateur band. Power output is 1 Watt, switchable to 200 mW. Powered by eight C-size dry cell or Ni-Cd batteries and with telescoping whip or rubber flex antenna, completely self-contained and portable. Noise blanker, receiver clarifier (RIT), 10 memory channels, two VFO, multi-use analog meter. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1982.
Reference market : amateur-radio
FT-790R specifications
| General |
| Frequency coverage | |
|---|---|
| Receive | 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz |
| Transmit | 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz |
| Mode | |
| CW / LSB / USB / FM | |
| Tuning step [1] | |
| 100 Hz / 1 / 25 / 100 kHz | |
| Receiver |
| Sensitivity | |
|---|---|
| CW / SSB | 0.16 uV (10dB S/N) |
| FM | 0.25 uV (12dB SINAD) |
| Selectivity | |
| CW / SSB | 2.4 kHz (-6dB)
4.1 kHz (-60dB) |
| FM | 12 kHz (-6dB)
25 kHz (-60dB) |
| Image rejection | |
| > 60 dB | |
| NB (Noise Blanker) | |
| Yes | |
| RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) | |
| ±9.9 kHz (100 Hz steps) | |
| IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
| 1° | 67.3 MHz |
| 2° | 10.7 MHz |
| 3° | 455 kHz (FM only) |
| Transmitter |
| Output power | |
|---|---|
| CW / FM | 0.2 / 1 W [2] |
| Spurious emission | |
| < -50dB | |
| Carrier suppression (SSB) | |
| > 40dB | |
| Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB) | |
| > 40dB | |
| Maximum deviation (FM) | |
| ± 5 kHz | |
| Audio response | |
| 300~2700 Hz (-6dB) | |
| Microphone | |
| 500~600Ω | |
| Features |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| 10 memories
2 VFO |
|
| Display | |
| 100 Hz frequency resolution | |
| Selective calling | |
| 1750 / 1800 Hz tone burst [1] | |
| Antenna | |
| BNC 50Ω | |
| Power supply | |
| 12 VDC nominal (8 x C batteries)
8 ~ 15 VDC (external) |
|
| Power consumption | |
| 100 mA RX (FM)
750 mA TX (1W FM) |
|
| Audio power | |
| 1 W on 8Ω | |
| Audio output | |
| Jack (8Ω external speaker) | |
| Connections | |
| 2-pin jack (CW key)
2-pin jack (PTT) 2-pin jack (battery charger) 7-pin jack (microphone) |
| Mechanical and environmental data |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| 150 (W) x 58 (H) x 195 (D) mm | |
| Weight | |
| 1.3 kg without batteries |
- See the following model chart.
- At 12 VDC.
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FT-790R model chart :
| Model A | |
|---|---|
| Frequency steps (FM) | 25 / 100 kHz |
| Repeater shift (FM) [1] | ±5 MHz |
| Tone call | 1800 Hz |
| Model B | |
| Frequency steps (FM) | 25 / 100 kHz |
| Repeater shift (FM) [1] | -7.6 MHz (REV) |
| Tone call | 1750 Hz |
| Model C | |
| Frequency steps (FM) | 25 / 100 kHz |
| Repeater shift (FM) [1] | +1.6 MHz (REV) |
| Tone call | 1750 Hz |
| Model F | |
| Frequency steps (FM) | 10 / 100 kHz |
| Repeater shift (FM) [1] | ±5 MHz |
| Tone call | --- |
- The "Memory Split" operation mode is useful for covering other repeater splits. In this mode you receive on a memory channel, while transmitting on the VFO frequency.
FT-790R price
We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT790 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.
 Price |
 Date |
 Condition |
|
EUR 152.00 (179USD) |
2021-jan |
Second Hand Good condition overall. Radio comes with microphone, antenna, power lead, manual |
|
EUR 154.80 (139GBP) |
2020-may |
Second Hand Comes with original strap, mic, BNC antenna, DC power lead |
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