I have for sale a Yaesu FT890 HF radio that is a parts or fix up unit.? Case is in decent condition with some scratches on it.? It has no optional filters installed, and comes with the radio only, no mic or power cord.? Here are the issues with it:
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1. Receives on FM mode ok, no receive on other modes-maybe a damaged ceramic SSB filter, as I am guessing that all modes but FM pass through it.? That is just a guess, though.? I could hear some FT8 stations when in FM mode so it is receiving there.
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2. Putting out around 1 to 2 watts max.? The meter shows full output, but an external meter only shows a couple of watts.? I could hear its carrier on another receiver.
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3. SWR meter shows a high SWR even though the antenna has a low SWR, might be related to #4
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4. It has the internal antenna tuner installed but it doesn't seem to work.? Couldn't find a match after a minute or so.
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The display is fine, all buttons seem to work fine, VFO dial spins freely.? It could have other issues I have not been able to find.? It is being sold as-is, not working correctly.? I am asking $175 shipped and can take paypal/check/MO.
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73 John AF5CC
