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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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10 memories
2 VFO |
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Display | |
100 Hz frequency resolution | |
Selective calling | |
1750 Hz tone burst
1800 Hz tone burst [3] |
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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 | |
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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.
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FT-290R model chart :
Model A | |
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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 (UK Pounds) 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 |
GBP 64.90 (89USD) |
2021-jul |
Second Hand Not working, for parts only |
GBP 110.90 (129EUR) |
2021-jul |
Second Hand Lovely condition overall. Comes with power supply |
GBP 179.00 | 2021-mar |
Second Hand Good condition considering age, ~2 kHz down frequency |
GBP 69.00 | 2019-jan |
Second Hand Not working, for parts only |
GBP 107.90 (145USD) |
2018-mar |
Second Hand Perfect condition |
FT-290R review
G1BED | 10 July 2024 |
A great all-round radio for a newbie. Got mine when first licenced 40 years ago and still have it, with the Mutek front end replacement. Many happy days spent hilltopping including Malmo in Sweden from SW England with just 2.5W and a half wave!
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G6KBC | 19 December 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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