Yaesu FT-290R

Mobile VHF Transceiver

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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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