Hello everyone from Colorado!?
For years been wanting to get a FT 101.? My grandfather had several 101's since the 50's but when he exited the hobby 15 years ago, sold them all.? To me the 101 is a handsome rig and remembering my grandfather operate his brings back great memories.?
I found a FT-101ZD in FL several days with some issues.? Its SN is: 9F-060716 which makes it an April 79' rig and a MK0 "ZD".? The radio powers on and "tubes light" but with no TX or RX.? The display stays stuck at 0.200.0 and won't change frequencies either. I am still waiting to receive the radio but I would like to get a "head start" ..? Although considered a "hybrid" radio, it still is HUGELY mechanical. My first thoughts are perhaps the rod/linkages might be busted.. * maybe *.
I have ordered the service manual and owner's manual as well and waiting on those as well. Might you fine folks here chime care to share your thoughts, experiences etc.? I would certainly appreciate it.??
73?
Bryan, KB9UZO?
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