Hi, everyone,
I appreciate all the replies I received when I posted about the correct
Yaesu PL board for my FT-290R (original). Again, this refers only to the
*original* FT-290R and FT-690R, not the current Mark II units.
Here is what Yaesu parts said:
>
> Hello Cait, The FTS-7 and MMB-11 (FT-290R mounting bracket) have been
> discontinued and are no longer available. You can use a
> FTS-7A ($44.00 plus shipping and handling $4.00 minimum and we will be
> happy to supply the correct connector) in the early FT-290's
> however the mating connector must be changed.
I hope this helps everyone who asked me to share the resolution. It does
involve modifying the connector, so I don't know that this is any better
than sticking a CommSpec board in. Is it worth the extra $4 to simply have
a newer Yaesu connector? Hmmm... Methinks not.
Anyway, if anyone on the reflectors has an original FTS-7 or an MMB-11 they
would care to part with, or know of a dealer with leftover stock, I'd love
to hear about it.
73,
Cait
KU4QD
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