FT-890 / AT
Affordable HF transceiver covering 160 to 10 meters. Power output is 100 Watts in CW, SSB, FM and 25 Watts in AM. General coverage receiver from 100 kHz to 30 MHz with IF Shift, Notch filter, adjustable Noise Blanker, RF preamplifier, Clarifier, two VFO for each band. Speech compressor, built-in Iambic memory keyer, optional ATU mounted inside the radio (standard in FT-890AT), two DDS synthesizers, CAT control. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1991.
Reference market : amateur-radio
FT-890 / FT-890AT specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 0.1000 ~ 30.0000 MHz |
Transmit | 1.8000 ~ 2.0000 MHz
3.5000 ~ 4.0000 MHz 7.0000 ~ 7.5000 MHz 10.1000 ~ 10.5000 MHz 14.0000 ~ 14.5000 MHz 18.0000 ~ 18.5000 MHz 21.0000 ~ 21.5000 MHz 24.5000 ~ 25.0000 MHz 28.0000 ~ 29.7000 MHz |
Mode | |
CW / LSB / USB / AM / FM | |
Tuning step | |
10 / 100 Hz / 1 kHz
100 kHz / 1 MHz (up/down) |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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CW / SSB | <5 uV (0.15~0.25 MHz, 10dB S/N, IPO On)
<2 uV (0.25~0.5 MHz, 10dB S/N, IPO Off) <1 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N, IPO Off) <0.25 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N, IPO Off) |
AM | <40 uV (0.15~0.25 MHz, 10dB S/N, IPO On)
<16 uV (0.25~0.5 MHz, 10dB S/N, IPO Off) <8 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N, IPO Off) <1 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N, IPO Off) |
FM | <0.5 uV (28~29.7 MHz, 10dB SINAD, IPO Off) |
Selectivity | |
CW-N [1] | 250 Hz (-6dB)
700 Hz (-60dB) |
CW-N [2] | 500 Hz (-6dB)
1800 Hz (-60dB) |
CW / SSB / AM-N | 2.2 KHz (-6dB)
4.2 KHz (-60dB) |
CW / SSB / AM-N [3] | 2.4 KHz (-6dB)
4.2 KHz (-60dB) |
AM-W | 6 KHz (-6dB)
18 KHz (-60dB) |
RF preamplifier | |
Yes | |
RF attenuator | |
12 dB | |
Image rejection | |
> 70 dB (1.8~30 MHz) | |
IF rejection | |
> 70 dB (1.8~30 MHz) | |
IF-shift range | |
±1.2 kHz | |
Notch filter | |
Manual | > 30 dB |
NB (Noise Blanker) | |
Yes, adjustable | |
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) | |
±9.99 kHz | |
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) | |
Fast, slow | |
Frequency stability | |
± 10ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C.
± 2ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C [4]. |
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IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 70.455 MHz |
2° | 455 kHz |
3° | 8.215 MHz [5] |
Squelch sensitivity | |
CW / SSB / AM | <2 uV (1.8~30 MHz) |
FM | <0.32 uV (28~30 MHz) |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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CW / SSB / FM | 100 W max |
AM | 25 W max |
Spurious emission | |
Harmonics | < -50 dBc |
Non-harmonics | < -40 dBc |
Carrier suppression (SSB) | |
> 40 dB | |
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB) | |
> 50 dB | |
Intermodulation products (SSB) | |
-31 dBc typ (14.2 MHz, 100W PEP) | |
Maximum deviation (FM) | |
± 2.5 kHz | |
Microphone | |
500~600Ω | |
CW features | |
Semi break-in
Full break-in Keyer (speed/weight adjustable) |
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Antenna tuner [6] | |
Impedance range | 16.5 ~ 150Ω |
Minimum operating power | 8 W |
Tuning accuracy | < 1.4:1 |
Features |
Memory | |
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10 regular memories
2 set for programmable scan 2 VFO |
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Display | |
10 or 100 Hz frequency resolution | |
Selective calling | |
CTCSS tone | |
Antenna | |
SO239 50Ω | |
Power supply | |
13.5 VDC (±10%) | |
Power consumption | |
1.5A RX, squelched
20A TX, 100W output |
|
Audio power | |
1.5 W on 4Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone) | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm (4~16Ω external speaker) Jack 3.5 mm (DATA in/out) Jack 6.35 mm (CW key) RCA (PHONE PATCH) RCA (ALC) RCA (PTT) RCA (TX GND) RCA (13.5V/200mA, pin positive) 5-pin mini-DIN (TUNER) 6-pin mini-DIN (CAT) 7-pin DIN (DVS-2 digital voice recorder) 8-pin mini-DIN (BAND DATA) 8-pin jack (Mic) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Dimensions | |
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238 (W) x 93 (H) x 243 (D) mm | |
Weight | |
5.6 kg |
- With optional XF-455K-251-01 8-pole filter.
- With optional YF-100 8-pole filter.
- With optional YF-101 8-pole, high ultimate attenuation filter.
- With optional TCXO-3 unit.
- For IF notch.
- With optional ATU-2 automatic antenna tuner, standard on the FT-890AT.
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The Yaesu FT-890 is the follow up model to the popular FT-757GX / FT-757GX-II as compact, but also complete, base station HF transceiver. The FT-890 was upgraded with the FT-890AT version, that includes the internal ATU-2 automatic antenna tuner.
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FT-890 / FT-890AT price
We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT890 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 343.00 (400EUR) |
2021-sep |
Second Hand FT-890AT version. In great condition. Comes with Yaesu dynamic mic MH-1B8, in the original box |
GBP 343.00 (470USD) |
2021-sep |
Second Hand FT-890AT version. Perfect working |
GBP 459.00 | 2021-may |
Second Hand FT-890AT version. Mint condition. Boxed |
GBP 385.00 (499USD) |
2017-apr |
Second Hand Comes with DC power cable, Yaesu MH-1B8 hand mic and owner's manual |
GBP 279.00 (400USD) |
2016-feb |
Second Hand FT-890AT version |
FT-890 / FT-890AT review
Dave | 29 september 2022 |
I just received my NOS Yaesu FT-890AT. Still factory sealed. I paid 600 in USA dollars at farm auction. I broke the seal and hooked it up. Works flawless. PS, I also got the original mobile mounting bracket sealed in box as well for extra charge.
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