Multi-mode transceiver for the 2m amateur band. Max power output is 2.5 Watts. Powered by dry cell or Ni-Cd batteries and with whip antenna, completely self-contained and portable. 25Hz min tuning step, noise blanker, receiver clarifier (RIT), CW semi break-in, 10 memory channels, two VFO. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1986.
Reference market : amateur-radio
FT-290R II specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1] |
Transmit | 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1] |
Mode | |
CW / LSB / USB / FM | |
Tuning step | |
25 / 100 Hz / 2.5 / 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 / 50 kHz
100 kHz / 1 MHz (up/down) |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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CW / SSB | 0.2 uV (10 dB S/N) |
FM | 0.25 uV (12 dB SINAD) |
Selectivity | |
CW / SSB | 2.4 kHz (-6 dB)
5.2 kHz (-60 dB) |
FM | 12 kHz (-6 dB)
25 kHz (-60 dB) |
Image rejection | |
> 60dB | |
IF rejection | |
> 70dB | |
NB (Noise Blanker) | |
Yes | |
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) | |
± 1 kHz | |
Frequency stability | |
± 300 Hz first 30' with temperature +25°C
± 50 Hz after 30' with temperature +25°C |
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IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 13.9885 MHz |
2° | 455 kHz (FM only) |
CW features | |
Semi break-in |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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FM | 0.25 / 2.5 W [2] |
Spurious emission | |
< -60dB | |
Carrier suppression (SSB) | |
> 40dB | |
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB) | |
> 40dB | |
Maximum deviation (FM) | |
± 5 kHz | |
Microphone | |
400Ω |
Features |
Memory | |
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10 memories [3]
2 VFO |
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Display | |
100 Hz frequency resolution | |
Selective calling | |
1750 Hz tone burst [4]
CTCSS (37-tones, option) DTMF (microphone, option) |
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Antenna | |
BNC 50Ω (front panel)
SO239 50Ω (on FL-2025 power amp.) |
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Power supply | |
12 VDC (8 x C batteries) [5]
8 ~ 15.8 VDC (external) |
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Power consumption | |
80 mA RX, typ
1.1A TX, 2.5W power output |
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Audio power | |
1 W on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack (4~16Ω external speaker) | |
Connections | |
8-pin jack (microphone)
Jack (CW key) Jack (for FL-2025 power amp.) Contacts (for battery case / power amp.) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Dimensions | |
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150 (W) x 57 (H) x 194 (D) mm with battery case | |
Weight | |
1.2 kg without batteries |
- See the following model chart.
- At 13.8 VDC, 25 Watts with the FL-2025 optional RF power ampplifier.
- Also programmable memory scanning (PMS) between memories 1 and 2.
- Tone burst generator installed as standard in all except A model.
- Battery case optional in some models.
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FT-290R-II model chart :
Model A1 | |
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Frequency coverage | 144.000~148.000 MHz |
Frequency steps (FM) | 5 / 10 / 20 kHz |
Tone burst generator | optional |
Model B | |
Frequency coverage | 144.000~146.000 MHz |
Frequency steps (FM) | 12.5 / 25 / 50 kHz |
Model C1 | |
Frequency coverage | 144.000~148.000 MHz |
Frequency steps (FM) | 12.5 / 25 / 50 kHz |
Model D | |
Frequency coverage | 144.000~146.000 MHz |
Frequency steps (FM) | 5 / 10 / 20 kHz |
Model E1 | |
Frequency coverage | 144.000~148.000 MHz |
Frequency steps (FM) | 5 / 10 / 20 kHz |
FT-290R II price
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Price | Date | Condition |
GBP 102.00 (119EUR) |
2021-aug |
Second Hand Working but ~1.5 kHz off-frequency. With some signs of deterioration due to use |
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