The red VFO lamp on the front panel is running off pin 14 from the power supply board. rit light will come on if its pressed in. make sure the vfo selector is really on int not tx ext (knob may be off). I got a 101e here I restored completely and I also did C13 and C131 they are critical. I'm a cber though so I guess I better go. ;)
With an old radio, if a transistor dies, I would immediately suspect a coupling capacitor as the killer. Transistors tend to be very long=lived, but CAPACITORS are a different matter.
@@telecastersteve True. In the early 70s, I worked as an audio service tech, and DID encounter bad transistors. But it was rare. Capacitors, especially electrolytics, tend to go bad, in time. What I meant was, I'd check the coupling cap, and maybe, replace it, as a matter of course. They ARE cheap.
What a Beautiful Radio and sounds Great!
I love old school rigs, better than all the new stuff coming out, I’ve got hold of a FT902DM and another for spares.
The rig on the video is beautiful
The red VFO lamp on the front panel is
running off pin 14 from the power supply board.
rit light will come on if its pressed in.
make sure the vfo selector is really on int not tx ext (knob may be off).
I got a 101e here I restored completely and I also did C13 and C131 they are critical.
I'm a cber though so I guess I better go.
;)
Lovely transceiver, great find pal.
With an old radio, if a transistor dies, I would immediately suspect a coupling capacitor as the killer. Transistors tend to be very long=lived, but CAPACITORS are a different matter.
been in this biz for over 55 years...and have seen a few transistor failures..they dont have infintite life !
@@telecastersteve True. In the early 70s, I worked as an audio service tech, and DID encounter bad transistors. But it was rare. Capacitors, especially electrolytics, tend to go bad, in time. What I meant was, I'd check the coupling cap, and maybe, replace it, as a matter of course. They ARE cheap.
Gorgeous radio. I would like to listen it a little bit longer.
Very Very nice.
Did not see you turn it on? did not see you turn it flapped the moth for 6 minutes="timewaster"