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AE4XL
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 3, 2012 03:04
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THE GREAT ONE
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have owned a lot of radios over the years and after owning them for a short time I always find myself back on my 990.
I don't know what more can be said or what more anyone could ask of a radio,when I am ready it is always there and ready to go,in all of the years it has never let me down,not once.
I sure wish they would make something like it again.
MY old friend will still be here when they carry me away.
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VA3MLV
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 25, 2011 21:19
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Solid Rig
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Ok i got mine for a really good deal from my examiner the 2nd time i went to write my exam and passed by far, he was the original owner that purchased it and its the AC only model with the optional filters installed already.Their was a minor problem that i was told about with the tuner, but i knew i would be able to hopefully get it repaired 1 day and i did. Got it all operating flawlessly and i really love this rig just like my ZD but both in different ways, running a MD-100A8X Yaesu desk top mic that works looks and sounds great with the FT990. Over all its just a really basic and natural amazing rig that for me will be a keeper just like most of what i got. Tuner in it is identical to the Yaesu FT1000 models that when working properly are just amazing and easy, im very fortunate and pleased to be able to own some mint condition equipment that will still last a long while. 73
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N4GW
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 2, 2011 07:07
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Excellent Rig!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I just picked up an FT-990 in mint condition and really like this radio. The receive audio is excellent. It is a pre-DSP based rig, so it has that nice audio that does not have that digital sound. I am also getting unsolicited excellent transmit audio reports. The rig also has greta selectivity. The built-in 2.4k filter works great on SSB and the 500hz one for CW is very pleasant to listen to with no ringing. I am going to add sone INRAD filters soon to see how they improve the selectivity. Overall a very good rig.
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VE3NJG
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Rating: 5/5
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May 4, 2011 14:14
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Best used big rig out there.
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Over the many years like many other hams I bought and sold many many hf rigs. I used the FT-1000D and the Ft-990 when they were both brand new rigs. I also until recently had owned a FT-890AT that I had used since 1993. In more recent times I purchased other rigs including a brand new FT-1000 field as well as many Kenwoods and one Icom. This past einter i found a complete FT-990 package deal. It was virtually N.O.S.
I love this 990. Built like a tank, a great tuner and VFO feel, This examole is absolutely pristine with the MD-1 and SP-6 Good filtering etc. It is in very rare condition. Bottom line. Great Great radio. The field is no better other than the DSP stuff and second receiver. Find one and keep it forever. It is like both the Marantz and JBL of HF value. They don't make them like these anymore. Prove me wrong. !!! No plastic junk either on it to sell too it cheap when new like todays Yaesu's . This is not a throw away rig. LUV it but never leave it.
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JP1DJV
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 5, 2011 22:01
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Much better than IC-7700
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have bought IC-7700 a month ago, sold it and bought FT-990 back again on my desk last week.
I've made A/B comparison with IC-7700 and FT-990 for a week. When the signal was below S2, I couldn't read out what he said in some cases with IC-7700. I've had the same phenomenon on my TS-870 before. Besides 7700's RX audio was terribly UNclear, quite different from 990's. One of the ICOM's flagship model costs me more than $6,500USD , but it didn't work well at all. I still don't know how to describe how I feel about this tragedy. I was mad at myself for being so neatly taken in by ICOM. But now I'm extremely satisfied with FT-990. If you can't believe this report, please do A/B comparison at the same time. The result will tell you the truth.
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KA4ETV
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 26, 2011 16:40
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Best Radio I Own.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The FT 990 is a fantastic radio. Wish I could say the same for Yaesu customer service.
I have owned the 990 for 14 years and have had nothing but great reports.
However, the newer Yaesu units are junk. Also pray that you do not have to deal with anyone at Yaesu with a problem. They are categorically the worst customer service organization on the planet.
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KB1QDC
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 8, 2011 11:58
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Very Pleased with Performance
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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This rig was purchased from an Estate for $500.00 us. The radio is a 10 out of 10 is the AC model, and the 1.3 ROM version,came with MD-1 Desk mike,2 MH-1 b8 Handhelds, and a Bencher keyer, also the two 2.4k and 500k filters installed from factory. I have used this radio as primary rig about 6 months and worked 120 DX countries on all bands including Iceland,S Africa Canary islands, Russia and many others. If you can find one in "good" to "great" condition buy it, and use it you will not be displeased.
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IW1DFU
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 24, 2010 09:30
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Great Reciver and Solid RTX
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Bought an used one for 700Euro with all filters fitted inside.
Quite reciver and very simple to use. Great performer also in TX.
The ATU is fast and efficent, also NB work fine.
This is my second rig but the rieciver compared to the first one (FT1000MP MKV)is not far from the top.
I think it is a good value for the price and top performer.
If you'll find one in good conditions do not esitate to buy.
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JP1DJV
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 21, 2010 07:22
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Better than TS-590!?
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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What I feel about FT-990 is exactly the same as ZL1k mentioned. So far I've had many HF rigs such as TS930-950/850/830,IC781/765,FT-1000mkV/102/107 and others. Recently I bought a TS-590 and had played with it for a month. The audio in and out are very nice.Digital IF filter is quite helpful. The receiver has so low noise floor that I can read out very week signals in even noisy situation. Very easy to operate. Simply, it's 5-pointed best transceiver in the price range. But I've sold it and bought a used FT-990 again. Because, from TS-590, I couldn't feel joy of possession nor joy of operate(control). I was not satisfied with TS-590. This may be like-dislike question. Though FT-990(same as FT-1011 in JA) is getting old and its performance is not as nice as recent high-end models(IC7800,FTDX9000,etc), but I prefer FT-990's clear and NATURAL sound than 590's and I'm sure that it's still worth owing it. If you have never had FT-990, you must try it and you can clearly understand what a nice transceiver it is!
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ZL1LK
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 12, 2010 02:26
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Excellent!!!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I managed to find an unused FT990 still in it's box (immaculate condition). I flick the memory switch on (from factory was switcted off) and then switched on the power button and it all lit up for it's first time in it's life.
I like this set so much for it's performance that I sold my much later Kenwood TS-480SAT.
One of the things I like about the FT990 is the fantactic receiver. With the TS480 I had to use all the DSP features to clear up noise levels and just being able to understand the other station, but with the 990 I can hear station through noisiest situation with no filtering.
Other things I like about the 990:
The smoothest tuning knob,
The built-in ATU will tune up almost anything,
No menus to step through,
Audio through internal speeker is excellent,
So easy to use (no need to read the manual)
The "S" meter is easy in the eyes,
Doesn't feel like a toy.
The thing I dont like about the 990:
No monitor function for listening to how you sound on the air,
No proper fast/slow tuning button... the tuning speed button is only a momentary push button. To change the tuning steps, the control unit board has to be removed and solder spot pads need to be bridge, one solder pad for each mode (one pad for LSB/USB)
Overall... this is the finest transceiver I have owned. So I give the 990 a big FIVE.
73 Roy
ZL1LK
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