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Does anyone know where I can get hold of set of riser boards for the FT-101, B, E, F Series including the ZD from the U.K?

Tried eBay but they all seem to be from the USA and delivery to the UK is a killer.

James
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Hello again Roger.? Earlier this morning I thought I sent a 'new' message but do not see it anywhere.? Any idea what I might have done wrong?? Thanks.? Alistair GM4ENF.

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Ok great Michael,
How do we proceed?
Send me a private email with your address details.....I'll take to the post office and get the shipping cost from Canada (shouldn't be to outrageous)

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David
VE3DPC

Dave,

I have an FT-101ZD and would like to have the manual.

Thank you.

73,
Michael Smith, N4KZO

Hi all,
I have an original FT-101ZD manual.....and a full photocopied version.
But since I only have a FT-101; I'm wondering if anyone would want it?
please contact me if this is the case.
73
David?
VE3DPC

Understand. ?Lightening is not the only source of EMP. ?Certainly, your choice. ?Michael, N4KZO

Thanks again Michael.? I thought about one of these devices (or something similar) many years ago but as electric storms are relatively rare around here (one or two a year visible/audible) I decided against one.? Always disconnect antennas on rare occasions these these events occur.... Alistair GM4ENF

Thanks for the feedback Nigel.? Interesting thought.? At the risk of mixing up different subject content/messages; everything except incoming signal strength is completely fine - always get good reports.? I am compiling some stuff on my investigations which I will put on original message thread in due course.? I have the voltage information, I am not a 'professional' but after a lifetime of construction/repairing I sort of know my way round circuits - trouble is access to the various test points - but that will be in stuff I am writing....? Alistair GM4ENF

Hello all from K7RAN. QUESTION... I just acquired a Yaesu FT-101F (note "F" rather than "E"). On the front panel, in the thin/long horizontal rectangle above the VFO and switches where it reads "YAESU SSB TRANSCEIVER FT-101F," the lettering is a sticker — RATHER THAN the embossed raised silver lettering I'm used to seeing. A Google images search reveals an example of the FT-101F with the usual raised lettering like we see on earlier models. My example looks exactly like that, with silver letters on a black background, except, as I said, it is a flat sticker applied to that space. I almost didn't notice at all, until I just did, hi. Can anyone shed light on this? The sticker is so professionally done, it looks exactly like a Yaesu production, except that I've never seen anything like that before. Were a few manufactured this way just before they stopped production entirely? By the way, this is serial number 8F340344. I can take a picture if anyone is interested. Any authoritative information would be appreciated! 73 from Randy, K7RAN

Hi Alistair,
At the moment no I don't but I will back in my workshop later today as I had some new components turn up so I will take some close ups of the rig.
Your problem sounds more like power supply problems than receive board, if you down load the version 3 manual from fox tango there are voltage reference pages and diagrams based on serial no.

Nigel

You are welcome Alistair. ?One other recommendation, if you haven’t done this already: install an Alpha Delta ATT3G50U Transi-Trap (TM) Surge Protector at the RF socket or somewhere in the coaxial RF feed-line. ?They use a gas-discharge tube, spark-gap cartridge (Alpha Delta calls an Arc-Plug) with gap set to allow unimpeded transmission of RF less than or equal to 200 watts, while a short-circuit occurs by breakdown, above 200 watts, per Alpha Delta Specifications. ?This will provide significant protection from electromagnetic pulse (EMP) occurrences, man-made or natural, such as near lightening strikes. ?Of course, I recommend disconnecting the feed-line altogether when any risk of any type EMP exists, and when the station is not in use. ?Here is a review:?

Here is a good technical paper discussing actual expected breakdown values of the gas discharge tubes used:?

May God bless you.
73,
Michael Smith, N4KZO

Hello Nigel.? I cannot help with your questions but I have recently been investigating my 'deaf' '101Z <see elsewhere on here> including examining as much of it as is accessible without 'removing' anything.? Do you have any photographs of the wafer switch and unidentified capacitor and their location?? I would like to compare your set with my own.? Thanks.
Alistair GM4ENF.

Thanks for your feedback Michael....
Alistair GM4ENF

After my mains transformer burned out due to HV capacitor problems its now getting the full treatment to restore it, i managed to purchase a replacement transformer on ebay which is in good condition this is all fitted and working fine but i still have some capacitor problems.
i have stripped out the wafer switch add on in order to remove the capacitors hidden behind it and ive found a capacitor (factory fitted) not listed in any service manual, ive checked all the circuits for version 1,2 and 3 also the FT901/902 and its not there, its a disc ceramic 4.7nf 1000v one side soldered to chassis the other to the bottom of the main tank coil just wondered if anyone else is aware of this mod and what its for.
also some of the switched capacitors on the tank coil are 1000v some are 3000v? would it be better to replace them all with a higher voltage or would this be detrimental in any way also is it better to use silver mica or polystyrene as replacements for disc ceramic as dipped mica seems to be very scarce.
i would appreciate any input on this matter, and with regards to working on the HV section i am an electronics engineer and fully aware of all the dangers but im not a designer so sometimes need a bit of help with such matters. thanks?

Hi all,
my FT-101 basic... was literally a barn/storage find ..... this year from an SK.
I feel incumbent to restore it; which only requires its operational faculties as its in Immaculate condition!!!

the ESP products look great and the?
Broadband preamps like interesting
David?
VE3DPC

Good day to you Alistair,

I don’t try to keep up with the availability of the FT-101ZD, but I have noticed by casual observation that there aren’t many for sale, worth buying or not. ?I expect the radios that are operational are being used by operators, happy with what they have and have no plans to part with them. ?As a side note, I have a Mk 0. ?I would that it had AM mode capability, but that is okay for now. ?I understand that the Mk 0 has been successfully modified, adding AM mode.

If you really need a digital display, you can buy a nice one that is external, for a reasonable price:?

I recommend you keep your FT-101Z clean and corrosion free, well aligned and maintained, as is: be happy with it.?

73,
Michael Smith, N4KZO

Thanks for the reference.? I found the board and the replaceable FET.? Could the bad FET cause completely silent reception and no transmit?? When reading up on the symptoms what I read is more like garbled reception.? I get lights and fan and nothing else.? Silence.

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