FT-290R

Name: Yaesu FT-290 transceiver
Brand: Yaesu
SKU: FT-290
Price: 89.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly

Specifications

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Vintage Yaesu multi-mode transceiver for the 2m amateur band. Power output is 2.5 Watts, switchable to 0.5 Watt. Powered by dry cell or Ni-Cd batteries and with telescoping whip 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 1981.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-290R specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	144.0000 ~ 147.9990 MHz [1]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 147.9990 MHz [1]
Mode
CW / LSB / USB / FM
Tuning step
100 Hz / 1 / 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 kHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
CW / SSB	0.5 uV (20 dB S/N)
FM	0.25 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity
CW / SSB	2.4 kHz (-6 dB) 4.1 kHz (-60 dB)
FM	14 kHz (-6 dB) 25 kHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection
> 60 dB
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
± 10 kHz (100 Hz steps)
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	10.81 MHz
2°	455 kHz (FM only)

Transmitter

Output power
FM	0.5 / 2.5 W [2]
Spurious emission
< -60 dB
Carrier suppression (SSB)
> 40 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
> 40 dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5 kHz
Audio response
300~2700 Hz (-6 dB)
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
10 memories 2 VFO
Display
100 Hz frequency resolution
Selective calling
1750 Hz tone burst 1800 Hz tone burst [3]
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
12 VDC nominal (8 x C batteries) 8.5 ~ 15.2 VDC (external)
Power consumption
60 mA RX 800 mA TX (2.5W 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.
USA version.

FT-290R model chart :

Model A
Frequency coverage	144.000~147.999 MHz
Frequency steps (FM)	5 / 10 kHz
Tone burst (opt.)	1800 Hz
Model B
Frequency coverage	144.000~145.999 MHz
Frequency steps (FM)	12.5 / 25 kHz
Tone burst (opt.)	1750 Hz
Model C
Frequency coverage	144.000~147.999 MHz
Frequency steps (FM)	12.5 / 25 kHz
Tone burst (opt.)	1750 Hz
Model D
Frequency coverage	144.000~147.999 MHz
Frequency steps (FM)	5 / 10 kHz
Tone burst (opt.)	1750 Hz
Model E
Frequency coverage	144.000~147.999 MHz
Frequency steps (FM)	5 / 10 kHz
Tone burst (opt.)	1750 Hz

FT-290R price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT290 sale price (US Dollar) 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
USD 89.00	2021-jul	Second Hand Not working, for parts only
USD 151.95 (129EUR)	2021-jul	Second Hand Lovely condition overall. Comes with power supply
USD 245.50 (179GBP)	2021-mar	Second Hand Good condition considering age, ~2 kHz down frequency
USD 87.00 (69GBP)	2019-jan	Second Hand Not working, for parts only
USD 145.00	2018-mar	Second Hand Perfect condition

FT-290R review

G6KBC

December-19 2023

I have FT290, FT690, FT790 radio transceivers, they are all brilliant little bits of kit, ideal in the car or "hill topping". I've enjoyed 40 years of use from them, the only problem has been the display back light failing, although easily fixed.

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