My version of the service manual
lists T12 on the main board
(. Highly recommended.) .? It is an AF choke, 20mH, 0.5 A.? I have not found it on the schematic, but have not gone over the entire 24 pages looking for it yet.? Too bad the PDF isn't searchable.? Good luck with the continuing labors!
On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 1:58?PM Pat Carter, N4IU via <patricia=[email protected]> wrote:
Tom, thanks for looking. I'm about ready to chalk it up to an undocumented change.? I found another anomaly while working on the chassis.? There is a large transfomer on the bottom of the unit that has "T-12" printed on it.? My radio has a 10 uF electrolytic going between the leads on this guy.? No mention of that part anywhere that I can find.? Does your FT-101B have this part?? I had an extra 10 uF so went ahead and replaced it.?
As to the challenge, it was certainly a mixed bag. I would not have attempted it without a desoldering tool.? I tested the radio after every board or two.? Most of the boards were straightforward. Getting at the caps on PB-1180 (the one in the metal box) was a challenge; and the caps hiding under, and sharing solder joints with, wires and other components on the chassis took some thought.? ?The next project is the big filter caps? I haven't come across any description how to best change these out.? A project for sure.? Good luck with your radio!