FT-290R
From Amateur Radio Equipment Database
| Type | Portable 2m transceiver |
|---|---|
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Yaesu |
| Produced | 1980s |
| Power Supply | |
| Voltage | 13.5V DC |
| Current | 0.8A |
| Battery Voltage | 9.6V NI-Cad |
The FT-290R is an 2m portable transceiver made by Yaesu. It can output up to 2.5 watts on SSB, CW and FM.
Radio Capabilities
Transmit power
- 2.5w
Frequency Range
- 144 - 158 MHz
Battery
The 290R takes 8 internal C size 1.2V rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries but can also use 1.5V Alkaline primary cells.
Connectors
Front panel
- Microphone - 7 pin Multi-pin circular connector
Side panel
- Standby - 3.5mm Phone connector
- External speaker connector - 3.5mm Phone connector
Rear Panel
- Key jack - 3.5mm Phone connector
- DC power input - Coaxial power connector
- Charge connector - 2.5mm Phone connector
- Antenna connector - UHF connector
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