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The Sommerkamp FT-250 is a classic HF amateur radio transceiver from the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is widely recognized as a rebranded version of the Yaesu FT-200 (also known as the Henry Radio "Tempo One" in the US), produced for the European market through the Swiss-based company Sommerkamp. Technical Specifications & Performance

Due to the age of these units, anyone looking to buy an FT-250 should be prepared to do some basic electronic servicing: sommerkamp ft 250

Most standard Yaesu 4-pin mic (e.g., MH-1B) works directly. The Sommerkamp FT-250 is a classic HF amateur

Programming / Installing Crystals

1. Remove top and bottom covers (6 screws each).
2. Locate the crystal matrix board (12 pairs of sockets).
3. Install Tx crystal in left socket of pair; Rx crystal in right socket.
4. Slight trimming (optional): Each channel has a small trimmer capacitor (C1–C12) to adjust Rx frequency ± few kHz.
5. Do not transmit without an antenna – the final transistor (2SC1307) is expensive to replace.

Dimensions & Weight: 13⅜” wide, 5¼” high, 11” deep; weighs roughly 17.5 lbs.  Core Features & Operation  Remove top and bottom covers (6 screws each)