FT-690R II

Yaesu
FT-690R II

Specifications

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Multi-mode transceiver for the 6m amateur band. Max power output is 2.5 Watts, with optional clip-on amplifier is 10 Watts. Powered by Ni-Cd batteries, 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-690R II specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz
Transmit	50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz
Mode
CW / LSB / USB / FM
Tuning step
25 / 100 Hz / 2.5 / 5 / 10 / 20 kHz 100 kHz / 1 MHz (up/down)

Receiver

Sensitivity
CW / SSB	0.2 uV (10dB S/N)
FM	0.25 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
CW / SSB	2.4 kHz (-6dB) 5.2 kHz (-60dB)
FM	12 kHz (-6dB) 25 kHz (-60dB)
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
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	13.9885 MHz
2°	455 kHz (FM only)
CW features
Semi break-in

Transmitter

Output power
CW / FM	0.25 / 2.5 W [1]
Spurious emission
< -60dB
Carrier suppression (SSB)
> 40dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
> 40dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5 kHz
Microphone
400Ω

Features

Memory
10 memories [2] 2 VFO
Display
100 Hz frequency resolution
Selective calling
CTCSS (37-tones, option)
Antenna
BNC 50Ω (front panel) SO239 50Ω (on FL-6020 power amp.)
Power supply
12 VDC (9 x NiCd batteries) [3] 8 ~ 15.8 VDC (external) 12 ~ 15.8 VDC (external, with FL-6020 power amp.)
Power consumption
80 mA RX, typ 1.1A TX, 2.5W power output 4.5A TX, 10W power output (with FL-6020 power amp.)
Audio power
1 W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack (4~16Ω external speaker)
Connections
8-pin jack (microphone) Jack (CW key) Jack (for FL-6020 power amp.) Contacts (for battery case / power amp.)

Mechanical and environmental data

Dimensions
150 (W) x 57 (H) x 194 (D) mm with battery case or FL-6020 power amp.
Weight
1.2 kg without batteries

At 13.8 VDC, 10 Watts with the FL-6020 optional RF power ampplifier.
Also programmable memory scanning (PMS) between memories 1 and 2.
Battery case optional in some models.

FT-690 series :

The FT-690R transceiver, first introduced in 1981, was upgraded with the FT-690R II (Mark II) version, similar in specifications but with different front panel. The 10 Watts power output, an option in Mark II when used with the FL-6020 clip-on amplifier, is unavailable for the FT-690R.

FT-690R II repeater operation :

The key [RPT] activates standard repeater shift of the transmitting frequency relative to the receiving frequency: either + or - 1 MHz. Multiple presses of this key causes cycling through the three possible settings. When + or - shift is selected a "+" or "-" appears near the lower left corner of the display. The alternate function of this key [DUP] causes split frequency (semi-duplex) operation between VFOs A and B, with one VFO determining the transmit frequency and mode, and the other determining receiving frequency and mode. Both VFOs should first be set while receiving. A bar appears beneath the DUP label on the display, while + and - repeater shift selections are ignored in semi-duplex operation.

FT-690R II price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT690-II sale price (US Dollar) 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
USD 272.00 (199GBP)	2021-feb	Second Hand Comes with battery case, antenna and DC lead

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