This was my first proper rig. My first setup was a three channel Pye Cambridge ex taxi rig. I loved the FT290R, and had great memories watching you un box it!
@@2j4ez Thanks for the reply. I did a lot of portable operation with that rig in Crawley (callsign G6COQ) in 1982. So you can imagine the locals finding it very bizarre to have some kid walking around talking to someone on a radio!
tomorrow is 2m night ill go out and about and see if I can make contact with anyone. so far the audio Ive herd from it is really good im well pleased with it
@@2j4ez hahaha hes right g6 and g1 haha it was the first thing every one bought as soon as they got their licence mate. Does that 1 have the Mu-Tec pre amp fitted?
@@2j4ez I cant remember if its under the top or bottom cover now Jez. Im sure there is loads of info on the net for that board. But even if it doesnt have 1 those cheap Chinese pre amps are probs better now any way.
it does 2m all mode. it will receive sstv from the iss no problems . its running 2.5w on the stock antenna just worked Kent and Leicestershire on 2.5w stock antenna 2m SSB
yes ive been looking at these on eBay for a while and decided to get one so far I like the audio on it. tomorrow is 2m calling so ill go out and about and see if I can make contact
I have this radio, I dont know anything, Its going into a tractor on a huge camp sight, so you can call in with a normal handheld walkitalki, and the cool guy will bring toiletpaper or a tent or wood or sharpening stone an axe or salt and pepper. My question the antenna plug what is its name, plenty room for an antennea on a tractor roof. yes you got it NO cell phone cover at all, Its like the darkside of the moon
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This was my first proper rig. My first setup was a three channel Pye Cambridge ex taxi rig. I loved the FT290R, and had great memories watching you un box it!
Your be surprised how far you can get on 2w ssb when I got it I thought it was going to be a paper weight but I was wrong it’s a great rig
@@2j4ez Thanks for the reply. I did a lot of portable operation with that rig in Crawley (callsign G6COQ) in 1982. So you can imagine the locals finding it very bizarre to have some kid walking around talking to someone on a radio!
@@Mikehibbett most people did it then the Cb crazy had just taken off
@@2j4ez lol true, though my CB was in the car :)
nice one Jez, got one of these in decent nick although the case had been resprayed! Works well though
tomorrow is 2m night ill go out and about and see if I can make contact with anyone. so far the audio Ive herd from it is really good im well pleased with it
Enjoy the radio, looks in good condition, I remember having a 290 and 690 at some point in the 90s :)
its a good radio I'm well pleased with it thanks for watching ill look into the 690 radio
great vid mate,,just got one today in box with manual too..well happy..:)
uksniper1 wait till net night and see how far you can on 2m ssb on 2.5w
Ah lonely old radio Jez That one looks like its in nice condition as well. I remember when every one had one of those.
I spoke to my friend this morning Tim (2e0vbo) and he said its a G1 starter kit now I no what he means thanks for watching
@@2j4ez hahaha hes right g6 and g1 haha it was the first thing every one bought as soon as they got their licence mate. Does that 1 have the Mu-Tec pre amp fitted?
not sure how would I check? all ive got is the radio and mic haven't even taken it out of the leather case as yet
@@2j4ez I cant remember if its under the top or bottom cover now Jez. Im sure there is loads of info on the net for that board. But even if it doesnt have 1 those cheap Chinese pre amps are probs better now any way.
I have one to with the car metal car mounts
Nice little radio. Good activity on 10M
its a 2m radio . have you been listening on 10m?
its 2m night tomorrow night ill take it up a high spot and try it hope to make contact with someone
Ah my mistake. Did not see the display. No ive not really listened to 10m, anyone around ?
Cute radio. Will it receive SSTV from the ISS? Amazed there was 2m activity!
it does 2m all mode. it will receive sstv from the iss no problems . its running 2.5w on the stock antenna just worked Kent and Leicestershire on 2.5w stock antenna 2m SSB
Nice find DE Art K2ADC USA.
yes ive been looking at these on eBay for a while and decided to get one so far I like the audio on it. tomorrow is 2m calling so ill go out and about and see if I can make contact
Hey. I've the chance to buy one FT-290R for about 100€. Is this radio usable with stock antenna and stock power (2,5W)? Thank you dr op.
Yes very useable on the stock antenna and power I’ve managed to clear 101 miles on 2.5w and with a arrow antenna managed to clear 166miles no problems
2j4ez Impressive. Thank you very much.
@@MeineVideokasetten Those contacts were on SSB they do SSB contest every first tuesday of the month here in the uk
2j4ez Here's nothing like that every month. Sadly.
I have this radio, I dont know anything, Its going into a tractor on a huge camp sight, so you can call in with a normal handheld walkitalki, and the cool guy will bring toiletpaper or a tent or wood or sharpening stone an axe or salt and pepper.
My question the antenna plug what is its name, plenty room for an antennea on a tractor roof. yes you got it NO cell phone cover at all, Its like the darkside of the moon
@@C010rbl1nd the radio is a ft290r and antenna connection is a s0239