Buddy, Thank you so much for posting these videos. Your shared wisdom helped me return an FT-101B to service, that was left to me by a good friend who went SK a few months back.
I really appreciate this UA-cam channel for two reasons, 1) I feel the personal involvement you " The Radio Shop" provide us . We the lay person like myself rarely enjoy. 2) I feel that you are talking to me directly. The video puts me directly in the room we you. The things that frustrating to me is that electronic as it relates to ham radio has always been a mystery. Thanks for opening that door. Looking forward to more video. 73s
Really enjoy your videos and now I have two FT101's! I'm having a ball on the first one repairing and I await the arrival of the second one which is reported as working. Your videos have really helped me. Thank you so much country cousin. William.
Long videos are preferred by those of us who OWN FT-101s. I just acquired mine (101B) from Ebay, and I'm getting into checking it out. I've watched several of these videos, and downloaded them all.
Hi Buddy. I did the trans. and rec.alignment on my FT 101F per your video. Worked great. The change in performance was great. I wish you would do a video on the crystal board and how to adj. the trimmers under them. Thanks for all the Info.
I am so happy I found your channel. Love It! Can't wait to watch you going through the receiver. If you are still looking for the 101 Original, I have a parts rig, giving you a chassis and some cards. Let me know.
The Radio Shop I appreciate you taking time to show the method and steps taken to identify then rectify faults. I'm inspired to have a go fixing a couple of projects - a 520s and also safety mods for FL2100Z amp. If I pick up a 101 radio for repair, first thing to do is review your clips.
I'm very impressed with your knowledge and skill. I'm in the process of trying to get my old TS52S working after being in storage for too long. I bought it new not long after the "S" model came out. I have learned a lot from watching your videos, especially the TS520's. You are easy to listen to and have a great way of explaining things. Thanks so much. WD9ARK
After cleaning the relays & band switch I got my 101E to receive on all bands. A few days later I powered it up to look at the Xmit side & it was back to NO receive anywhere. !!!! I discovered that I could put the mode switch between TUNE & USB & it would receive on all bands (but not necessarily in the right Mode). Cleaned the mode sw, but still no receive, unless I cheat the position. Back to square one. I'll keep watching & if I find something I'll report here. Thanx Buddy.
Bob, thanks for sharing this. It is possible that there is a carbon deposit on the switch contacts. Specially if things are intermitted. I have found that sometimes cleaning with spray will get it working but soon fails again. I like to spray the cleaner on while turning the switch back and forward at the same time. Sometimes those contact fingers are sprung open not making good contact.Please let us know what you find.
As you know Buddy its all in the detail. My approach would be a board by board approach following the RX TX PWR and intermediate paths with reference to the schematics you divided up and refered to in the first of your 101 series. I think this sequencial "hands on" approach best for all levels of viewers to follow at their own pace (the viewer can stop, start, watch later as needed). Hence the longer format would not be an issue and I feel the way to go. I know this will entail more editing. However I think this would be the most logical approach and usefull for all to follow and will be greatly appreciated by your ever increasing audience. Cheers, Greg VK2ZEZ.
Buddy, You should make the videos as long as is comfortable for you. Whatever you upload, we will watch. :-) Sorry about you loosing that one board. WB3BJU
Hi Buddy, Those FT101's are great radios! I had one years ago, but I was seduced by a newer radio so I sold it:-( I still have a Heathkit HW101, and a Kenwood TS-511-S. My suggestion would be to show new hams how to set the various controls - pre-selector, plate, load and etc.). I'm sure some new hams have never even seen a tube rig! 73 Jim K8NBZ
Be back logged is a good thing! That 101 is a pretty cool rig. Now I have another radio I will be looking for. Man your costing me $$$. ;) lol thanks for the effort on the vids I appreciate it .
Awesome videos , short or long , either way but when your done compiling them in one place would be great , Just picked a mint 101F so one day I might have to refurbish it , later if you could , one fantastic video you could do is the 6JS6C TO 6146B conversion
Thanks for that reply steven. Nice find on the 101. They are really fun to operate. I am still not convinced that the conversion to 6146 tubes is the best idea yet. Heard so many have problems after the fact. But I have not done this mod myself. I do however have 2 101 F radios. It is possible that I may convert one to 6146 tubes.
These radios will be around in some form for decades to come. I vote for long, detailed videos. People can always fast forward or rewind if they get information overload :) I'm pretty lucky to find this series after buying one of these radios on ebay (for MUCH more than ten bucks I might add). I'll be watching every minute, repeatedly. By the way, how big of a difference does the speech processor make? I found one for my EE, but I've never heard one before.
Thanks for the comment. I really like the speech processor in the 101's. Reason is they are real processors and not a gimmick like some of the newer rigs. It is the difference in not making a contact and busting into a pile up. I do plan on covering this in future videos.
Very nice comment Randy. And I agree. Back over 40 years ago when I started in electronics there were several missing things that we have today. One is media such as internet ect. Two was money. I was I\an avid short wave listener and could not afford to buy a radio. Knowledge came from reading books from the local library and magazines that folks threw out. Parts came from relatives that were throwing out broken TV's and radios. I used to visit the trash dumpsters behind TV shops when my mother had to go to town. Which was not often since we grew up on a farm and that is where most of our food was raised. I can remember sitting in my bottom bunk bed soldering circuits together till midnight! Was many failed projects and a room full of smoke back then. But I learned from the mistakes.
i like the long lengthy videos with the explanations etc. i'm technical minded myself understand electronics, schematics etc. as i said b4 i have a 101 that needs some work, use your videos to help me out
I see the SA found a new home in the top right of the screen. Radios looking good on the 101 so far. Long videos are fine for me but it may be better to keep them to a minimal length. Would be better for the newer guys to absorb info in small chunks.
I'd like to see by section to make my notes on to keep up I like to research a go step by step to see what I learned that just me I can always go back off I like the explanations on each thing and the picture thing has paid off tnx
Hi Buddy, I agree with the other guys. Whatever is easiest for you. Less time editing, more time refurbishing. Any video length is fine, there is a stop button, and it remembers the spot to restart. Just don’t dumb it down too much. ;>). Simple is good, but detail is great. This must be the week for goofs. I was working on a high voltage radio ps and let the meter probe slip and blew a diode, O’well! The old double E is looking good. Have a good week. 73
Thanks Larry for your feedback. From what I read here sounds like folks don't really mind how they get it as long as available. Details are a must but in a simple speak. Hate it when the meter probe slips lol. Thanks.
The little "poof" can be just as devastating a sound as a big spark & bang! Was troubleshooting our home intercom system as soon as I touched the wrong spot on the PCB and there was the slightest of all 'poof" sound I absolutely knew I was deep, dark, dingy stuff. I'm still messing with that stupid thing, figured it was easier to replace, fix and keep the other as a spare...boy, was the XYL perturbed! 73 - Dino KL0S
When ever a sound like "poof" is heard while working on a gadget can really unsettle a person. You should see 277 in a roof go poof. Man talk about fireworks. Thanks Dino.
For me, the more technical the better, but of course I'm working on (slowly) rebuilding one now. Personally I'd like to see the power section (transformer, PB-1076, Q1, Q2, etc.). Somebody let out the magic smoke on this one by using a non Yaesu power plug ....
I would like to see a video on mods to the power amplifier stage incase C131 or C13 short. A .01uf is in series with C131 and C13 to prevent damage if they do short. Also adding a BY127 diode in series with R14 incase either 6JS6C flashes over. Then going thru the neutralize procedure.
Hi Buddy, I personally don't mind whether you do many short videos or a few long ones. I realize that it takes time to edit them, so it's got to be whichever is easiest for you. I guess it could vary depending on the time you have. One thing is for sure, I enjoy all your videos and I'm sure that like all the radio nuts on here, I am very grateful for them so keep em coming! Cheers Alan G0NFY
FT-101 vids, maybe break them down part by part and have a index. so if someone wants to know about "x" board they go right to "x" video, instead of maybe having to sit though a 50min video. Also thanks for the tidbits help on the IFR-1200 Super S spec ani been stable since i got it back going Extreme Cold- NC "cold" is mild, har har
Just a Free FYI.The Processor is very much NOT needed.The transmit audio is great without it & I'd guess that most people who have them in their FT-101 radios do NOT ever use them.Put a good Astatic D-104 on it & it won't need anything.I have the FT-101B (Early Model) & the FT-101EX & the transmit audio is great & everyone compliments about how good the audio is & neither has the processor but it's your money if you just are looking too spend it.I'd spend the money on another piece of the set such as a YC-601 frequency readout,an external speaker,or even one of the two transverters that were options or some part that is actually a Plus for the radio.
I agree with what you are saying about the 101's audio. It is very good. I would never install a processor board to use myself. If I do install it then it would be a video just showing how to do it, how the unit works, and a look on the scope with it. Thanks for chiming in.
I like videos on specific topics for the FT-101 such as the power supply, audio, filters, etc. The length of the video is not too important to me. My FT-101EE has been working great for a couple of years but now has audio problems. There is static so some sound is coming out but does not receive stations. But it does receives stations intermittently. A QSO will come in loud, but a few seconds later it is gone and then it comes back loud again. I look forward to any videos on the receive section. Lou WA8DBP
Thanks Lou. This problem may be easier than you think. Had one doing the same thing and found a internal broken cap on the High frequency board. We will go through the receiver just like it is listed in the block diagram.
i prefer the long videos, (45-60+) regardless I will make time to watch your work! aww man! thats too bad about that board going pop. my next video will be a electronics video and not a crap video like ive been doing. cya soon Buddy! -Bobby
Thanks Bobby. From what I see here people just want the videos. long or short. The board survived. The diodes under the radio did not lol. All fixed though. Hey your videos are great. We all need a good laugh and to me your channel is about fun!. Keep em coming Bobby. Don't always get a chance to reply but watch them all.
Buddy, thank you for the videos and sharing your experience. I hear your accent and i always think of Ward Burton! Are you from WV or NC? Don't be offended, I am a Tarheel.
Re: unkeyed boards...would it be worthwhile to apply your own key by soldering say a nut to the chassis and making a matching cutout on the board enclosure?
Hello Sir I'm assuming that you are a "subject-matter-expert" when it comes to the FT101s. What I would like to know if you do outside work on them or you just repair and sale? I have an E model that I would like to have realigned? I have collected 6 of these radios. Thanks
Hi Adrian. Yes I work on all types of electronics and radios. But stay pretty backed up. Click the show more tab under the videos and then click Contact info. Shoot me an email and we can discuss it.
G'day Buddy, I will be very interested in your FT101B series. I own one and it seems to have voltage on the case about 20 volts coming from some where. God Bless you mate 73. de Dennis vk4oc.
I never thought it would be a Capacitor I was looking at resistor or a bad earth connection coming off the valves or the driver . I'' keep looking mate 73. Thank you for your help and your limited time. Come join the retired group only takes you a life time LOL!
Yep, Sometimes the lead on a cap (those Mylar types in this rig) can come loose internally and cause all kinds of intermitted problems. Signals disappear and come back. Scratchy noise ect. I think it was Paul (Mr Carlson's Lab) just showed this in his last video. No worries mate.
I have to agree with some of the other commentators here.... about the length of your videos. If one has trouble paying attention to a long video...how is one supposed to have the attention span and patience to do,say, four hours of fault-tracking in a circuit? None of this work comes easy, it takes study and experience. And 'payment' starts right here. It may not be a popular stance, but I think it would be a hard one to deny Kisses!! Paddy
This is very easy to do. Let the tubes warm up. Go ahead and set the preselect and plate control pointers to the band you want to use and the load control half way. But the radio in tune position. Now flip the switch to MOX. Looking at the bottom scale of the meter note where it is at. .1 is 100 ma. You want .60 ma. 0 to .1 would be 50 ma. So one mark past 50 would be 60 ma. Rotate the bias control so it shows .60 ma. You are now ready.
Buddy, Thank you so much for posting these videos. Your shared wisdom helped me return an FT-101B to service, that was left to me by a good friend who went SK a few months back.
Very good to hear this. Thanks for watching.
I really appreciate this UA-cam channel for two reasons, 1) I feel the personal involvement you " The Radio Shop" provide us . We the lay person like myself rarely enjoy. 2) I feel that you are talking to me directly. The video puts me directly in the room we you. The things that frustrating to me is that electronic as it relates to ham radio has always been a mystery. Thanks for opening that door. Looking forward to more video. 73s
Really enjoy your videos and now I have two FT101's! I'm having a ball on the first one repairing and I await the arrival of the second one which is reported as working. Your videos have really helped me. Thank you so much country cousin. William.
Thank you so much for the videos , I have the same radio that I am sorting out for regular use
Thanks and good luck on yours
Long videos are preferred by those of us who OWN FT-101s. I just acquired mine (101B) from Ebay, and I'm getting into checking it out. I've watched several of these videos, and downloaded them all.
I have an ft 101b , this great to learn something about it . Thanks very much for what your doing
Hi Buddy. I did the trans. and rec.alignment on my FT 101F per your video. Worked great. The change in performance was great. I wish you would do a video on the crystal board and how to adj. the trimmers under them. Thanks for all the Info.
Thanks for the video. Go through the rectifier board repair
the 101 has a life of its own now. so more is better. good job budd
Man I've really enjoyed watching these ft-101 videos, excellent info and thanks so much for taking the time to film, edit and upload 👍
The longer the video, the better. However whatever length works for you, works fine for me. Thanks for caring enough to ask our opinion. 73's.
Thanks for the reply. Helps at times to know what folks like :)
Long detailed videos Are the best!
I am so happy I found your channel. Love It! Can't wait to watch you going through the receiver. If you are still looking for the 101 Original, I have a parts rig, giving you a chassis and some cards. Let me know.
Hi Timothy, Thanks for the comment. Give me a message kc4umo @ gmail .com
I like the longer, more detailed videos. Great videos, good job.
Thumbs up Buddy!
Thanks Paul
The Radio Shop I appreciate you taking time to show the method and steps taken to identify then rectify faults. I'm inspired to have a go fixing a couple of projects - a 520s and also safety mods for FL2100Z amp. If I pick up a 101 radio for repair, first thing to do is review your clips.
Thanks Christopher. That 520 is a great rig. Just like the 101. Easy to repair. Good deal on the safety mods.
Buddy: You go ahead and do what is comfortable for you, I will watch whatever you make. Thank You
I'm very impressed with your knowledge and skill. I'm in the process of trying to get my old TS52S working after being in storage for too long. I bought it new not long after the "S" model came out.
I have learned a lot from watching your videos, especially the TS520's. You are easy to listen to and have a great way of explaining things. Thanks so much. WD9ARK
thank you good sir you are a blessing to us old yaesu users
After cleaning the relays & band switch I got my 101E to receive on all bands. A few days later I powered it up to look at the Xmit side & it was back to NO receive anywhere. !!!! I discovered that I could put the mode switch between TUNE & USB & it would receive on all bands (but not necessarily in the right Mode). Cleaned the mode sw, but still no receive, unless I cheat the position. Back to square one. I'll keep watching & if I find something I'll report here. Thanx Buddy.
Bob, thanks for sharing this. It is possible that there is a carbon deposit on the switch contacts. Specially if things are intermitted. I have found that sometimes cleaning with spray will get it working but soon fails again. I like to spray the cleaner on while turning the switch back and forward at the same time. Sometimes those contact fingers are sprung open not making good contact.Please let us know what you find.
As you know Buddy its all in the detail. My approach would be a board by board approach following the RX TX PWR and intermediate paths with reference to the schematics you divided up and refered to in the first of your 101 series.
I think this sequencial "hands on" approach best for all levels of viewers to follow at their own pace (the viewer can stop, start, watch later as needed). Hence the longer format would not be an issue and I feel the way to go.
I know this will entail more editing. However I think this would be the most logical approach and usefull for all to follow and will be greatly appreciated by your ever increasing audience.
Cheers,
Greg
VK2ZEZ.
Thanks Greg for the awesome replay. Great stuff and will keep this all in mind.
Hi Buddy, all what you put on-line is exiting , so no matter how long the video is..Thumps up my friend 73
Thanks for that great comment Peter. Same with yours my friend. 73 Buddy
Buddy,
You should make the videos as long as is comfortable for you. Whatever you upload, we will watch. :-)
Sorry about you loosing that one board.
WB3BJU
Thanks Donald. Great feedback. Oh the board was fine. Just the diodes on the rectifier board blew and was an easy fix.
The Radio Shop how can I get ahold of you to send my yaesu to you
Hi Buddy,
Those FT101's are great radios! I had one years ago, but I was seduced by a newer radio so I sold it:-( I still have a Heathkit HW101, and a Kenwood TS-511-S. My suggestion would be to show new hams how to set the various controls - pre-selector, plate, load and etc.). I'm sure some new hams have never even seen a tube rig!
73
Jim
K8NBZ
Jim great comment. And that is what I want to do is show new hams and even older ones how to repair and run this radio correctly. Thanks
Be back logged is a good thing! That 101 is a pretty cool rig. Now I have another radio I will be looking for. Man your costing me $$$. ;) lol thanks for the effort on the vids I appreciate it .
Seems I stay back logged. Wish I could have more time to devote to radio repair. Sorry about all the bucks you need to spend lol. But it is fun :-)
Awesome videos , short or long , either way but when your done compiling them in one place would be great , Just picked a mint 101F so one day I might have to refurbish it , later if you could , one fantastic video you could do is the 6JS6C TO 6146B conversion
Thanks for that reply steven. Nice find on the 101. They are really fun to operate. I am still not convinced that the conversion to 6146 tubes is the best idea yet. Heard so many have problems after the fact. But I have not done this mod myself. I do however have 2 101 F radios. It is possible that I may convert one to 6146 tubes.
These radios will be around in some form for decades to come. I vote for long, detailed videos. People can always fast forward or rewind if they get information overload :) I'm pretty lucky to find this series after buying one of these radios on ebay (for MUCH more than ten bucks I might add). I'll be watching every minute, repeatedly. By the way, how big of a difference does the speech processor make? I found one for my EE, but I've never heard one before.
Thanks for the comment. I really like the speech processor in the 101's. Reason is they are real processors and not a gimmick like some of the newer rigs. It is the difference in not making a contact and busting into a pile up. I do plan on covering this in future videos.
Very nice comment Randy. And I agree. Back over 40 years ago when I started in electronics there were several missing things that we have today. One is media such as internet ect. Two was money. I was I\an avid short wave listener and could not afford to buy a radio. Knowledge came from reading books from the local library and magazines that folks threw out. Parts came from relatives that were throwing out broken TV's and radios. I used to visit the trash dumpsters behind TV shops when my mother had to go to town. Which was not often since we grew up on a farm and that is where most of our food was raised. I can remember sitting in my bottom bunk bed soldering circuits together till midnight! Was many failed projects and a room full of smoke back then. But I learned from the mistakes.
i like the long lengthy videos with the explanations etc. i'm technical minded myself understand electronics, schematics etc.
as i said b4 i have a 101 that needs some work, use your videos to help me out
Great to hear Scott. I will do my best to give what is needed.Thanks my friend.
I'd like to see as much as possible on fixing this guy. I'll happily watch whatever you post for us though.
Thanks, and this is what you will get :-) Appreciate the comment.
I see the SA found a new home in the top right of the screen.
Radios looking good on the 101 so far. Long videos are fine for me but it may be better to keep them to a minimal length. Would be better for the newer guys to absorb info in small chunks.
Yes sitting on the bench just under eye level. I agree about the videos for new guys. Just going to have to play it by ear. Thanks Mike.
I'd like to see by section to make my notes on to keep up I like to research a go step by step to see what I learned that just me I can always go back off I like the explanations on each thing and the picture thing has paid off tnx
Thanks. Good idea
great work
Much appreciated Dennis.
Hi Buddy, I agree with the other guys. Whatever is easiest for you. Less time editing, more time refurbishing. Any video length is fine, there is a stop button, and it remembers the spot to restart. Just don’t dumb it down too much. ;>). Simple is good, but detail is great. This must be the week for goofs. I was working on a high voltage radio ps and let the meter probe slip and blew a diode, O’well! The old double E is looking good. Have a good week. 73
Thanks Larry for your feedback. From what I read here sounds like folks don't really mind how they get it as long as available. Details are a must but in a simple speak. Hate it when the meter probe slips lol. Thanks.
The little "poof" can be just as devastating a sound as a big spark & bang! Was troubleshooting our home intercom system as soon as I touched the wrong spot on the PCB and there was the slightest of all 'poof" sound I absolutely knew I was deep, dark, dingy stuff. I'm still messing with that stupid thing, figured it was easier to replace, fix and keep the other as a spare...boy, was the XYL perturbed! 73 - Dino KL0S
When ever a sound like "poof" is heard while working on a gadget can really unsettle a person. You should see 277 in a roof go poof. Man talk about fireworks. Thanks Dino.
For me, the more technical the better, but of course I'm working on (slowly) rebuilding one now. Personally I'd like to see the power section (transformer, PB-1076, Q1, Q2, etc.). Somebody let out the magic smoke on this one by using a non Yaesu power plug ....
Thanks Jon. That does not sound to bad to trouble shoot. May have to get you on email with it.
Ok I'll send you an email from my other email address when I get a chance to write out some details about it.
I would like to see a video on mods to the power amplifier stage incase C131 or C13 short. A .01uf is in series with C131 and C13 to prevent damage if they do short. Also adding a BY127 diode in series with R14 incase either 6JS6C flashes over. Then going thru the neutralize procedure.
Hi, great comment on suggestions. I am planning on adding this when I get to the transmitter stages. Thanks.
Buddy, the sound of some SSB chat in the background seems to add a certain excitement to the video. Very cool. Do it more.!!
Hi Buddy, I personally don't mind whether you do many short videos or a few long ones. I realize that it takes time to edit them, so it's got to be whichever is easiest for you. I guess it could vary depending on the time you have. One thing is for sure, I enjoy all your videos and I'm sure that like all the radio nuts on here, I am very grateful for them so keep em coming! Cheers Alan G0NFY
Thanks for that very nice comment Alan. So many more to come. When I finish this series may move on the Swan and Siltronix and Heahkit HW-101.
FT-101 vids, maybe break them down part by part and have a index. so if someone wants to know about "x" board they go right to "x" video, instead of maybe having to sit though a 50min video.
Also thanks for the tidbits help on the IFR-1200 Super S spec ani been stable since i got it back going
Extreme Cold- NC "cold" is mild, har har
Thanks for the comment. Glad to hear the Super S is kicking along. Thumbs up!
Just a Free FYI.The Processor is very much NOT needed.The transmit audio is great without it & I'd guess that most people who have them in their FT-101 radios do NOT ever use them.Put a good Astatic D-104 on it & it won't need anything.I have the FT-101B (Early Model) & the FT-101EX & the transmit audio is great & everyone compliments about how good the audio is & neither has the processor but it's your money if you just are looking too spend it.I'd spend the money on another piece of the set such as a YC-601 frequency readout,an external speaker,or even one of the two transverters that were options or some part that is actually a Plus for the radio.
I agree with what you are saying about the 101's audio. It is very good. I would never install a processor board to use myself. If I do install it then it would be a video just showing how to do it, how the unit works, and a look on the scope with it. Thanks for chiming in.
Hey Buddy
Just lead us through your pain, either long or short videos. I'll watch them anyway.
OZ2DA
Appreciate the support Dennis. Will make them as pleasing as possible,
30-45 min videos are nice.
Cool deal. Appreciate it.
I like videos on specific topics for the FT-101 such as the power supply, audio, filters, etc. The length of the video is not too important to me. My FT-101EE has been working great for a couple of years but now has audio problems. There is static so some sound is coming out but does not receive stations. But it does receives stations intermittently. A QSO will come in loud, but a few seconds later it is gone and then it comes back loud again. I look forward to any videos on the receive section.
Lou WA8DBP
Thanks Lou. This problem may be easier than you think. Had one doing the same thing and found a internal broken cap on the High frequency board. We will go through the receiver just like it is listed in the block diagram.
Thanks for the response. I look forward to seeing the video.
Where are you base???? as I want to send my radio to you for repair, please reply??
Can you go through the resistor that are attached to the bottom of the finals
Hi ,I have a FT101 B version, and the received is very low, please advise what could be the problem, which board could be the culprit??? Please advise
Are you still repairing these radios? I have an FT-101E
i prefer the long videos, (45-60+) regardless I will make time to watch your work!
aww man! thats too bad about that board going pop.
my next video will be a electronics video and not a crap video like ive been doing.
cya soon Buddy!
-Bobby
Thanks Bobby. From what I see here people just want the videos. long or short. The board survived. The diodes under the radio did not lol. All fixed though. Hey your videos are great. We all need a good laugh and to me your channel is about fun!. Keep em coming Bobby. Don't always get a chance to reply but watch them all.
The Radio Shop
Wow, Thanks Buddy!
im sending one up in a few minutes, diy variable tuning cap. nothing you havent seen before LOL Thanks again Buddy!
Buddy, thank you for the videos and sharing your experience. I hear your accent and i always think of Ward Burton! Are you from WV or NC? Don't be offended, I am a Tarheel.
Thanks, I am from NC east coast.
Re: unkeyed boards...would it be worthwhile to apply your own key by soldering say a nut to the chassis and making a matching cutout on the board enclosure?
That is possible, Also some traces are not used. These could be cut out and a blank installed in the socket. We may look at this is a future video.
Hi, Radio Shop I know if you work in the 101ZD 1968 mark 3 I have 1 working but need realignment and recap's. let me know if you can do the work...
Hello Sir I'm assuming that you are a "subject-matter-expert" when it comes to the FT101s. What I would like to know if you do outside work on them or you just repair and sale? I have an E model that I would like to have realigned? I have collected 6 of these radios. Thanks
Hi Adrian. Yes I work on all types of electronics and radios. But stay pretty backed up. Click the show more tab under the videos and then click Contact info. Shoot me an email and we can discuss it.
are you still doing FT 101 videos
I have some more lined up as soon as time allows.
I love the short but it is up to you
Thanks for that danny.
G'day Buddy, I will be very interested in your FT101B series. I own one and it seems to have voltage on the case about 20 volts coming from some where. God Bless you mate 73. de Dennis vk4oc.
Dennis. That does not sound good. May be a bad by-pass CAP. Will look into this. Thanks
I never thought it would be a Capacitor I was looking at resistor or a bad earth connection coming off the valves or the driver . I'' keep looking mate 73. Thank you for your help and your limited time. Come join the retired group only takes you a life time LOL!
Yep, Sometimes the lead on a cap (those Mylar types in this rig) can come loose internally and cause all kinds of intermitted problems. Signals disappear and come back. Scratchy noise ect. I think it was Paul (Mr Carlson's Lab) just showed this in his last video. No worries mate.
i have yaesu ft 101 and the mixer unit is smoking up. can you say why that is smoking up for? can you do a video on this problem? thank you.
Peter do you still have this problem? Sorry i missed this
yes the radio ft 101 still has the problem. why?
im in australia ,4814.
I have to agree with some of the other commentators here.... about the length of your videos. If one has trouble paying attention to a long video...how is one supposed to have the attention span and patience to do,say, four hours of fault-tracking in a circuit?
None of this work comes easy, it takes study and experience. And 'payment' starts right here. It may not be a popular stance, but I think it would be a hard one to deny
Kisses!!
Paddy
I HAVE A FT- 101EE CAN U DO A VIDEO ON HOW TO SET BIAS AN ALC BY READING METER ON RADIO HOW TO U READ MA. .1-.2-OR .5 PLEASE HELP LOL
This is very easy to do. Let the tubes warm up. Go ahead and set the preselect and plate control pointers to the band you want to use and the load control half way. But the radio in tune position. Now flip the switch to MOX. Looking at the bottom scale of the meter note where it is at. .1 is 100 ma. You want .60 ma. 0 to .1 would be 50 ma. So one mark past 50 would be 60 ma. Rotate the bias control so it shows .60 ma. You are now ready.
THANKS FOR THE HELP ALL I NEED TO DO IS SET ALC I THINK IT'S TO BE SET AT .5 YES OR NO LOVE VIDEO'S KEEP THEM COMING LEARN ALOT FROM U GOD BLESS RAY
Do you have a video on the am wide band filter mod for the switch?
No I do not but will put that on the list
I to f se u komi a nije ni bilo mi se javi
I'm more into smaller vids...
Thanks. Will consider this also.