FT101 Power Transformer Replacement

[@pd1jdw630]

Gosh, this had to be a 4 hour job. Gave me a good look at the transformer though. Thanks!

[@AERVBlog]

It was a long repair. Still works though.

[@antiqueclockandradioshop6857]

A good friend of mine and who eventually became my elmer did same job to my 101e back in 93. It took him quite a while to finish. It was the first time he had to change a transformer on a yaesu 101 and he did service many. I recall he had to call Yaesu to get a replacement transformer brand new( at that time internet was on its infancy) the service folks were surprised as it was the first time anybody called asking for one. It did burn because the guy who sold me that radio used it on free bands and he had the wrong fuse installed , tubes were on their way out and it did gave up . Still have that radio!

[@AERVBlog]

Nice. They were built to last but with the technology at the time they were also pretty crowded inside. Dig her out of the closet sometimes and let her stretch her legs.

[@appzzzmanreturns8936]

If i had a hat i would take it off to you! Excellent work and lots of patience, well done :)

[@AERVBlog]

Thank you and what is astounding is it still works great. 😁

[@timex7155]

I have the same thing. burned transformer. not looking fwd to doing it. after watching your video im going to give it a go. thank you for doing this.,

[@AERVBlog]

Your welcome. Good luck. Just take it slow and careful. Let us know how it goes.

[@JesusIsLordofMybeing]

Wow, what a pain. Better you than me lol.

[@AERVBlog]

But it was fun.... right. It still works.

[@wallychambe1587]

Wow, that is major!😲😲

[@AERVBlog]

It was fun! Not. But it still runs.

[@vlupis1]

Tough job!

[@AERVBlog]

Yeah but the unit is working great on the air ever since. Don't want to do that again unless I get paid a BUNCH for it: or it is mine.

[@vlupis1]

@@AERVBlog I agree 100%!

[@wallychambe1587]

Always take pictures!!😁😁

[@AERVBlog]

Oh yes, many many.

[@gilbert.kstevenson5046]

Awesome 👍👍👍 lot of work just to remove a but the 101 is back on the 😀😀

[@AERVBlog]

Hope so! Did you watch the whole thing?

[@gilbert.kstevenson5046]

Yes a lot of work into that man the radio is so compact

[@w.rustylane5650]

It's kinda hard to tell what you're doing when everything is out of focus. Can't believe it took 2 1/2 hours to change out a transformer. Cheers & 73 from W Rusty Lane K9POW in eastern TN

[@AERVBlog]

Give it a try. It is not an easy repair I promise you. As far as the out of focus goes I have improved a little in that regard, I hope. Thanks for watching

[@richardgrier4721]

Refrain from exclaiming, "holy smoke!"

[@AERVBlog]

Did I? I am sorry.

[@richardgrier4721]

I was amused by your very mild epithet. It matched the transformer failure well. I watch Dave Jone (EEVBlog) and others with language that fails to offend me. No apology needed. @@AERVBlog

[@AERVBlog]

@@richardgrier4721 many years in radio. There is always an item mic somewhere.