FT-890 / AT

Yaesu
FT-890 / AT

Specifications

Prices

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
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
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].
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
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)
Antenna tuner [6]
Impedance range	16.5 ~ 150Ω
Minimum operating power	8 W
Tuning accuracy	< 1.4:1

Features

Memory
10 regular memories 2 set for programmable scan 2 VFO
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
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.

FT-890 series :

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.

FT-890 / FT-890AT rear panel :

Yaesu FT 890 rear panel connectors and controls

FT-890 / FT-890AT photo gallery :

FT-890 / FT-890AT price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT890 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 470,00	2021-sep	Second Hand FT-890AT version. Perfect working
USD 471.00 (400EUR)	2021-sep	Second Hand FT-890AT version. In great condition. Comes with Yaesu dynamic mic MH-1B8, in the original box
USD 629.00 (459GBP)	2021-may	Second Hand FT-890AT version. Mint condition. Boxed
USD 499.95	2017-apr	Second Hand Comes with DC power cable, Yaesu MH-1B8 hand mic and owner's manual
USD 400.00	2016-feb	Second Hand FT-890AT version

FT-890 / FT-890AT review

Dave

September-29 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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