The Yaesu FT-290R is a mobile VHF transceiver. Frequency range for both RX and TX is 144-146 MHz (Europe) or 144-148 MHz (USA). RF output power is selectable as High: 2.5 W or Low: 0.5 W. It features 1 memory bank with 10 channels. Power requirements are 8.5-15.2V DC. The weight of the radio is 1.3 kg without batteries. Current drain in RX is 70 mA and max 800 mA in TX. Dimensions are 58 × 150 × 195 mm.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- 10 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 144-146 MHz (Europe)
144-148 MHz (USA) - Modulations
- FM CW SSB
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 144-146 MHz (Europe)
144-148 MHz (USA) - Modulations
- FM CW SSB
- RF-output
- High: 2.5 W, Low: 0.5 W
Connections
- Antenna
- SO-239
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 8.5-15.2V DC
- Current drain RX
- 70 mA
- TX
- Max 800 mA
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 150 × 58 × 195 mm (5.91 × 2.28 × 7.68 in)
- Weight
- 1.30 kg (2.9 lbs) without batteries
- Form factor
- Mobile
- Manufactured
- Between 1981 and 198x in Japan
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 4278
- MPN
- YAESU-FT-000290R
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