FT 990 AC
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:45 pm
this is the 990AC I bought from that gent in AZ. the wife has authorized me to look at a NEW rig so.....whats this one worth? just back from Yaesu service in CA.
Serial # 1Jxxxxxx. (1991?)
Comes with original box’s/ Yaesu MH -1B8 Hand Mic/ original manual & schematics/ power cord/ 2.4 filter / 500 filter / NEW EPROM / 1.3 ROM Version. I believe the TCXO-2 is installed also.
Cosmetically decent, the face has a small ding on the left side. Not very noticeable but it is there.
Some one ( Not me) marked the faceplate with a felt tip pen by the RF / Mic control. (Between 10-11 o'clock approximately)
The meter appears to have an orange tint to it. Yaesu service says this is caused from age.
The case's are very nice; the lower case is new in fact. The case screws show signs of removal & re installation.
On my Welz load & Diawa meter it seems to TX the best on 12 meters on ssb Voice. the other bands dont seem to peek as hi in power on ssb voice.
I am using a AR10 Vertical. the ALC Meter will not work in SSB UNLESS I use the Tuner. the ALC work's ok on my Load & diawa on all bands & Mode's......strange.
I am being Honest about this rig.......what's it worth? all comments are welcome.
Rich kc6mmi
Serial # 1Jxxxxxx. (1991?)
Comes with original box’s/ Yaesu MH -1B8 Hand Mic/ original manual & schematics/ power cord/ 2.4 filter / 500 filter / NEW EPROM / 1.3 ROM Version. I believe the TCXO-2 is installed also.
Cosmetically decent, the face has a small ding on the left side. Not very noticeable but it is there.
Some one ( Not me) marked the faceplate with a felt tip pen by the RF / Mic control. (Between 10-11 o'clock approximately)
The meter appears to have an orange tint to it. Yaesu service says this is caused from age.
The case's are very nice; the lower case is new in fact. The case screws show signs of removal & re installation.
On my Welz load & Diawa meter it seems to TX the best on 12 meters on ssb Voice. the other bands dont seem to peek as hi in power on ssb voice.
I am using a AR10 Vertical. the ALC Meter will not work in SSB UNLESS I use the Tuner. the ALC work's ok on my Load & diawa on all bands & Mode's......strange.
I am being Honest about this rig.......what's it worth? all comments are welcome.
Rich kc6mmi