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To the greater group,

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As I begin the project of bringing my FT-101B back to life, I would like to know what one piece of test equipment, other than a multimeter, would you suggest I have in my arsenal to assist in my troubleshooting efforts and to help me bring this radio back to working condition.?

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I recently did a rather thorough inspection of all the replaceable cards as well as the chassis wiring and electronic components. I have discovered about 14 mylar and mica capacitors that will need to be replaced due to cracking. I have received the electrolytic capacitor replacement kit and will start down this road once the other additional caps come in.

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Is there a single 'gotta have it' piece of gear I should be looking for? ?I have my eye on a couple of different VTVM's but maybe I should be looking in a different direction.?

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Thoughts and replies are most appreciated and welcomed too.?

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Butch - KA?WWT

I just went through the same exercise and recommend: good internet connection to reach this group, good soldering station , solder wick,? non-conductive alignment tool set, bright light (with magnifier if possible) and a VNA. I have some other stuff, but this is what got me through rebuilding rectifier board, replacing caps, and realignment.? Good luck! Big fun. I had 75 email exchanges to get through it, but I'm an idiot. You'll do better!

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Tom ai4th

Thanks Tom,

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I have all of your recommended items. Appreciate the encouragement. ?How did you use your VNA?? I have one, never even figured about using it.

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I’m glad I asked a you answered.

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Butch - KA?WWT

#2 an inexpensive digital oscilloscope and learn how to use it.?
#1 a decent digital volt ohm meter.?

It is amazing what you can do with those two pieces of test equipment.?

And most inexpensive digital O’Scopes have a built in signal generator!!

Thanks for your suggestions Bruce.

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I have both a DVM and an old analog Simpson 260 VM. I love analog meters. An O’scope is the one thing I don’t have but I do have access to one. I have use O’scopes in my previous life as a Ground Radio Repairman in the Air Force and as a Satellite Controller/Maintainer supporting the AF as a contractor. I have been around amplifiers and radios of some type for a long time…..and I am a recently retired network engineer geek too.?

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Butch - KA?WWT