Hi
1) I would look at the FT-847
2) Your FT-990 has a DC connector on the back for 12 (13.8) Volts
I used it on my AC FT-990 during our Ice-Storm.
73
John VE3NFK
On Tue, 26 Jan 1999, Bill Brannick wrote:
> I am considering a backup rig to my good ol' FT-990 AC. A question
> about the FT-840.
> The Yaesu ads for this radio says it has a digital mode interface. I
> do not remember seeing a dedicated connector on the back of the radio
> when I briefly looked at it at HRO. Did I miss it.. or is the
> interface actually the mic connector which I would consider a bit of
> a hassle.
>
> If there are any other rigs that could be suggested? I would
> appreciate hearing about them.
>
> 1. I would prefer Yaesu.
>
> 2. I would prefer the presence of a dedicated digital connector.
>
> 3. I do want it to be a DC powered radio. My 990 is the older AC model
> so I want an emergency rig that I could get into service when the
> "big one" strikes.
>
> Thanks in advance for any responses.
>
>
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> Bill Brannick
> ARS: KN6FJ
> ICQ # 8393042
>
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