WELCOME
WELCOME TO THE YAESU FT-301D USER GROUP. Looks like this is a good place for messages, tips, questions, photos, files, and all other FT-301D amateur radio fun. The FT-301D was
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Rex K0KP
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Re: WELCOME
In the Files section is a copy of the Operations and Service Manual, and the ARRL QST review of the transceiver.? The Photos section includes a folder of the sales brochure for the transceiver.
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Rex K0KP
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FT-301D Restoration
Hello,
I have begun an attempt to make one good one out of two parts rigs. So far so good. The big problem so far is a bad SSB filter, waiting on delivery of a parts rig with 2 filter boards.
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Randy W7CPA
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SSB Filter Mod Posted in Files in the Modifications Folder
The Elcon modification to the FT-301D filter board is now posted in the Files section.? Elcon claims the skirts of the SSB filter are improved through a better, more precise termination of the
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Rex K0KP
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Re: FT-301D Restoration
Randy sounds like you are getting a great handle on putting another FT-301D on the air.? Congratulations.
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Rex K0KP
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Re: SSB Filter Mod Posted in Files in the Modifications Folder
I need to ask Roland about his instructions for this mod.
It says to put 2 150uh chokes in series but his Figure 3 only shows one choke.
Hopefully he installed a 300uh choke before he took the pic
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Randy W7CPA
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Re: FT-301D Restoration
I had to learn a lot about the IF Board on the road to final diagnosing my SSB low power out problem.
IF Board Q403 description lies. It does not amplify the DSB signal coming from the AF Board.
The
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Randy W7CPA
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Re: WELCOME
I am blocked uploading the Elcon display replacement doc.
What gives?
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Randy W7CPA
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Re: WELCOME
I have a better quality PDF without the "SHOP" magic marker scribble but I can't upload.
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Randy W7CPA
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Re: WELCOME
I have never been a moderator before and the settings are many.? Please try it again and hopefully it will work.? Let me know if not.? Bye for now.
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Rex K0KP
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RF Speech Processor Adjustment Manual Error
Page 31 (c) wants to monitor pin 11 on the "Filter Unit". There is no pin 11 on the filter unit and further, the filter unit is a stage behind the NB board and makes no sense for these
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Randy W7CPA
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Re: RF Speech Processor Adjustment Manual Error
I have never had good luck aligning the RF processor according to the book.? Here is what I do and what I know and I have had good luck with this.? I am going only by memory as I am away from home
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Rex K0KP
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Re: RF Speech Processor Adjustment Manual Error
Yeah, what I am doing. I have found so many manual errors....
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Randy W7CPA
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Re: RF Speech Processor Adjustment Manual Error
I just noticed, only TWO of us FT-301 nutters.
Too bad.
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Randy W7CPA
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Re: FT-301D Restoration Complete
I created one nice unit out of 2 parts rigs. My quest was greatly extended by user manual errors and rabbit holes I wasted a lot of time on. I put some photos in Photos.
What I fixed/replaced:
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Randy W7CPA
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Re: FT-301D Restoration Complete
Great going Randy and congratulations!
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Rex K0KP
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Re: FT-301D Restoration Complete
Power Supply is next, neon indicator out, foam behind panel is rotting powder and repainting is required due to major abuse.?It works perfectly (13.5vdc) and the bigger speaker might sound a little
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Randy W7CPA
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Re: FT-301D Restoration Complete
Sounds great Randy!? It will look great.? Just one more note, the little wires to the little speaker in the rig can be delicate and break easily including the terminal on the speaker.? Hope you
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Rex K0KP
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Re: SSB Filter Mod Posted in Files in the Modifications Folder
I performed this mod, works well.
Use either two 150uH chokes in series like described in the text or one 300uh like I did.
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Randy W7CPA
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Hello
I am the new owner of an FT-301 (not the D version), and have been searching for a little hideaway among people that recognize such a boat anchor. They certainly are quirky radios, but I enjoy it very
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Nick (N1CCK)
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