Yaesu: Yaesu FT-90R parts needed

[SurgePGH]

I am in search of a couple of parts for the Yaesu FT-90R.

YSK-90 Seperation Kit
MEK-2 Microphone Extension Kit
Mobile Mounting Bracket

I would prefer OEM parts for these but haven't had any luck yet.

Thanks in advance for any help with this.

Dave

 

[k6cpo]

The MEK-2 appears to be available from Universal Radio.

Yaesu FT-90R, Yaesu FT90 Amateur Transceiver

You might try calling Yaesu America in Cypress, CA about the other parts. I recently found a part there for an HT that has been discontinued for 22 years.

 

[SurgePGH]

I called Yaesu and they do not have the kit available. If ANYONE has any insight as to where I can get the kit OR any of the individual parts of the kit I would greatly appreciate it. I'm pretty sure I have scoured the web pretty good and still can not make it happen.

 

[crazyretrotech]

Gigaparts and they are pretty good as order direct from them at times, they have one on eBay currently.

YAESU MEK-2 MIC EXTENSION KIT 788026076130 | eBay

 

[k6cpo]

I called Yaesu and they do not have the kit available. If ANYONE has any insight as to where I can get the kit OR any of the individual parts of the kit I would greatly appreciate it. I'm pretty sure I have scoured the web pretty good and still can not make it happen.

Then it's time to make your own separation kit. It's not as hard as you might imagine. For extending the microphone, a simple RJ-12 extension cable would do the job. This is what I use to extend the microphone on my Yaesu FTM-400XDR: https://www.alliedelec.com/product/l-com/tac535-6-7/70244889/

The cable from the radio head to the radio body appears to be the typical RJ-12 type cable which Yaesu uses on almost all of their mobile radios. I was able to make my own custom separation cables using 6 conductor flat cable and RJ-12 crimp-on connectors, all purchased at Fry's Electronics. If you don't feel like doing this, the cables are available online in various lengths: RJ12 6X6 cables - Google Search If the cable uses a different modular connector, it's a simple matter to either make or purchase one with proper connectors on it.

The speaker extension cable is a very simple 1/8" mono extension cable, again something you could make yourself or purchase online: 1/8 mono extension cable - Google Search

 

[SurgePGH]

Then it's time to make your own separation kit. It's not as hard as you might imagine. For extending the microphone, a simple RJ-12 extension cable would do the job. This is what I use to extend the microphone on my Yaesu FTM-400XDR: https://www.alliedelec.com/product/l-com/tac535-6-7/70244889/

The cable from the radio head to the radio body appears to be the typical RJ-12 type cable which Yaesu uses on almost all of their mobile radios. I was able to make my own custom separation cables using 6 conductor flat cable and RJ-12 crimp-on connectors, all purchased at Fry's Electronics. If you don't feel like doing this, the cables are available online in various lengths: RJ12 6X6 cables - Google Search If the cable uses a different modular connector, it's a simple matter to either make or purchase one with proper connectors on it.

The speaker extension cable is a very simple 1/8" mono extension cable, again something you could make yourself or purchase online: 1/8 mono extension cable - Google Search

Mic extension and speaker extension are easy as pie. I have done that in the past. The problem lies with in the RF deck to Control head. It uses some odd 4 pin connector. The next hurdle is the mount for the control head. The mount I can work around... the cable I can probably open each side up and solder direct BUT was looking to keep it as OEM as possible.

 

[k6cpo]

Mic extension and speaker extension are easy as pie. I have done that in the past. The problem lies with in the RF deck to Control head. It uses some odd 4 pin connector. The next hurdle is the mount for the control head. The mount I can work around... the cable I can probably open each side up and solder direct BUT was looking to keep it as OEM as possible.

I'd have to see that "odd 4 pin connector" to see if there's an available solution out there. Chances are there is one...

 

[Citywide173]

The cable from the radio head to the radio body appears to be the typical RJ-12 type cable which Yaesu uses on almost all of their mobile radios.

Appears is the key word here. I know my FT-8800 "appeared" to be a typical RJ-12, but I ended up needing an inline connector to mate the short cable that connects the head when it is used as a dash mount to the RJ-12 extension cable as there was some type of proprietary crossover in use.

 

[k6cpo]

Appears is the key word here. I know my FT-8800 "appeared" to be a typical RJ-12, but I ended up needing an inline connector to mate the short cable that connects the head when it is used as a dash mount to the RJ-12 extension cable as there was some type of proprietary crossover in use.

It's likely the crossover was in the RJ-12 cable you were using (if it wasn't the supplied Yaesu cable.) EVERY Yaesu separation cable I've encountered (FT-7900, FT-8800, FT-8900, FTM-100D, FTM-350AR and FTM-400XDR) has been a straight through wiring. This is how I was able to make my own custom length separation cables with flat cable and crimp-on connectors. The only differences I've found is that the FTM-350AR uses an RJ-45 (eight pin) connector and the FTM-100 and 400 use a 4 pin (RJ-14?) connector.

 

[SurgePGH]

 

[R8000]

Ebay link to a 3D printed one.

 

[SurgePGH]

Ebay link to a 3D printed one.

I've seen this but for over $100 I might try to hard wire it. I am trying to stay OEM but I think that is a lost cause.
I wonder if they could print that in black? Hhmmmm….
The search continues.

 

[k6cpo]

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I've never seen a connector like that in a Yaesu separation kit. You're on your own...

 

[Citywide173]

It's likely the crossover was in the RJ-12 cable you were using (if it wasn't the supplied Yaesu cable.) EVERY Yaesu separation cable I've encountered (FT-7900, FT-8800, FT-8900, FTM-100D, FTM-350AR and FTM-400XDR) has been a straight through wiring. This is how I was able to make my own custom length separation cables with flat cable and crimp-on connectors. The only differences I've found is that the FTM-350AR uses an RJ-45 (eight pin) connector and the FTM-100 and 400 use a 4 pin (RJ-14?) connector.

Highly unlikely it was the RJ-12. It didn't run when wired straight, but only worked when coupled with the 3" jumper that normally connects the head and chassis in the dash mount configuration. If the crossover were in the RJ-12, it still wouldn't work when the jumper was coupled into the mix.

 

[Citywide173]

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4 pin pogo. The housing is probably proprietary though

 

[FedFyrGuy]

Yaesu, separating Kit ysk-90 for FT 90 MOBILE BRACKET, absetzkit, Yaesu | eBay

(4 weeks or more !). Radio FT-90 is not included!

www.ebay.com

 

[k6cpo]

Highly unlikely it was the RJ-12. It didn't run when wired straight, but only worked when coupled with the 3" jumper that normally connects the head and chassis in the dash mount configuration. If the crossover were in the RJ-12, it still wouldn't work when the jumper was coupled into the mix.

That’s weird. I’ve got access to an 8800 using the Yaesu separation cable. I’m going to have to do some continuity checking on it to see how it’s wired.

 

[fourwd1]

Ebay link to a 3D printed one.

That thing is nothing like the real kit, but if it's the only thing available and you need one, your stuck.
And that's more than I paid for my FT-90 with separation kit.

 

[R8000]

That thing is nothing like the real kit, but if it's the only thing available and you need one, your stuck.
And that's more than I paid for my FT-90 with separation kit.

Reality is, it's a radio that's close to 20 years old with no more parts being made. You have to accept that parts and accesories are hard to find, and when you do find them, you pay more.