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[@westhavenor9513]

Amazing that there are still knowledgeable folks like yourself around to refurbish these beautiful instruments! Everything now is either disposable, or only repairable at the module level.

[@mikem5043]

As a -101EE user, I find these videos most informative and entertaining. Thank you! 👍

[@TheRadioShop]

And thank you

[@IamDerick]

Thanks for the relay cleaning procedure. I still do relay work at the job and ditched the factory recommended burnishing kit years ago. Cheers.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks for sharing

[@rohnkd4hct260]

Good job. Love to see old radio fixed. The "101" was good to Yeasu!

[@davidblankinship]

I have one of these torn apart. I started a cap replacement process and got distracted....still sitting on the bench.

[@TheRadioShop]

Boy I know what you mean about getting distracted. Happens to me a lot lol.

[@syfr]

Super happy to see you back making videos again. I learn a lot from your work.

[@psychojim7590]

I'm glad to see you posting on the FT-101 radios again. You said once you were going to do a complete rebuild, but then never got back to it. Got a 101E here I'm wanting to restore.

[@TheRadioShop]

Yes I did, funny how things get pushed back. Will be doing the full Monty on this one. Thanks

[@ovinelu]

I am a -101E user and I learn much from your video.TNX!

[@chrissmith7655]

Hi this is what I have been waiting for. MANY THANKS.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks for watching

[@andrewbarnett84]

I have just found "Evaporust" here in New Zealand a CRC product, I used it on a Yaesu G-600x rotator interior that was in a flooded garage, and I have to say on steel it is just like magic, on Aluminium it tends to eat the paint off where the corrosion is. There is no blackening of the steel that other rust converters seem to do, but I found on the ball bearing 'balls' that where not rusted they turned black, the company says it is carbon, and can be washed off with soap and water. I used it on a capacitor clamp, and all the rust was removed leaving a dull silver like color, and not affecting the original yellow steel color. I have a FT101B that is another project, but it is in bad shape, and I have many FT200's (Somerkamp, Henry One, etc) in the pipe line before it LOL. Great to see the old Yaesu rigs being restored. Andrew ZL2ALW

[@emylrmm]

great tip on how to clean those relay contacts!

[@michelfries8307]

Hi Buddy! Great to see a FT-101 serie on your bench! Just renovating mine at the moment. So thanks for all, will check my relay as well - it's definetely one of those top old rigs! I had to replace the usual driver section, c13, r5, r37, c131... They were dry. Excited to watch the next videos!

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks. Good luck on your repair. We will be looking at all those parts in this one as well.

[@tedneitzel]

I have a FT-101 and a FL-2100 B amp that marries to it. I built a freq counter that works with it also. Everything works great! Also it has a FV-101 unit with it. I use it a ton! Happy DXING from 533 Washington state!

[@theradiomechanic9625]

Hi Buddy, Another classic saved. Great addition to your collection.

[@TheRadioShop]

Missed the comment. Thanks for stopping in.

[@dvmarino]

Thanks for the video. Just got a FT 101 late model that needs some work but I’m not sure I’m keeping it. We’ll see…

[@lylewatts6370]

Have a Ft-101 and FT-101E they work great after new cap's. Also have a FT-101 parts radio. Love these old radios because repair with removable boards make the job much easier. Thanks for the great video Buddy.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks for sharing that Lyle. Theu are nice old rigs.

[@old64goat]

Nice work Buddy, be looking forward to part 2

[@TheRadioShop]

Thank you Bill. Stay warm!

[@Joe-KN4IFI]

Nice looking rig you have there Buddy. It brings back memories. My first ham rig was a Yaesu FT-101EX I bought new in the late 70's. I bought it here in Florida and when I went to the University of Alaska at Fairbanks I dragged it along. It was a rugged radio and when I retired it it had plenty of battle scars but still worked great. Like the Icom IC-7300 of today the Ft-101 series were made in large numbers and are still easy to find. I'm sure you will come across the plan and B models soon. 73 Joe

[@TheRadioShop]

They are tough rigs for sure Joseph. Not sure how many I used to see at field day but was a lot. Even saw two knocked off the table and fall to the ground. Thanks for sharing.

[@alandrury9955]

Nice to see you back on line Buddy. Looking forward to the rest of the FT101 project

[@TheRadioShop]

Thank you Alan

[@robpark5227]

Awesome video! I have a Henry RadioTempo One (similar to the FT-200) same weak signal/audio; and I have been working on this for years with no luck, chasing signals, thinking a receive stage coupling issue, but never thought about the relay contacts. Duh. The circuit is very similar, and this is the next thing I will check/clean up when I bring out on the bench! I was using with my Hallicrafters SX-100 as receiver and T/R switch. Thank you!

[@electron0002]

My first ham radio was a 101zd back in the 90s very good radio

[@peschpit]

My First radio was a 101ZD in the late 70's. But I have always liked the 101E. Good job on the video !!

[@krellft]

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[@48661]

Thank you for your VERY informative videos and your simple explanations. Much appreciated. 73

[@brad5947]

Awesome video Buddy, love the vintage Yaesu 101’s. Thank you!

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Brad

[@DK5ONV]

One kickass awsome TRX from the good old Days that can still keep up with the nowadays Technology

[@TheRadioShop]

Agreed!

[@cuban9splat]

I had an FT-101EE. It was the same as your 'E' model but no speech processor. Looking forward to the next video on this old gem. Great job as always, Buddy. Thanks for sharing it with us. 73 de K7RMJ Frank.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Frank. I have an EE also. Has a few issue to sort out. Thanks for watching.

[@richardbutterfoss2353]

Thank you! RWB

[@albshore8]

I have a 101EE in fair condition works nice.

[@frankymedina436]

Is very good i like these radios 101 is very nice radios

[@TheEmbeddedHobbyist]

Will you be moving on to collect FT102's, i'd love to see how to repair the tx side of mine.

[@TheRadioShop]

If I can find one at a good price yes.

[@SethGros]

Is the Yaesu ft101 E and ES the same internally?

[@billnicholson2470]

Great video as always. Thanks Buddy. Hope your head cold is gone soon! 73 de KB7ICI

[@TheRadioShop]

Feeling better every day Bill. Thanks

[@JT-py9lv]

I have 3 old FT101's.... Need to do a tube conversion on them as the sweep tubes are just too darned expensive anymore- Great video

[@rayjohnson7886]

You are correct I just paid RF Parts almost $200.00 for two matching pair I paid Tube Depot a little over $13.00 for the driver tube.

[@Joetechlincolns]

@@rayjohnson7886 Ouch! 6JSC's, correct?

[@rayjohnson7886]

@@Joetechlincolns Yes sir sylvania's.

[@rayjohnson7886]

@@Joetechlincolns I talked to a guy in California that works on the FT-101 series and he said it costs a grip for the conversion. I'm gonna have mine neutralize when I put the new tubes in. I'm getting 45 RMS out of it watts now but I don't believe in running them wide open.

[@TheRadioShop]

The price of sweep tubes are crazy. I have been thinking of converting a 101 to 6146 tubes. Although there are pros and cons with the swap.

[@bryceettwell9537]

The FT-101 series were and still are the classic txvrs of the 70's. Sorry to disappoint you but if you are looking for a complete set of the FT-101, then you will need to get your hands on 1 of each of FT-101, FT-101B, FT-101E and FT-101F. The FT-101F was the last of the series, not made in huge numbers as was the FT-101E. I have had an FT-101E and almost all the accessories for about 10 years. I can say that it took me nearly 10 years of searching to make the (almost) complete line but was worth the effort. Good luck in your search. 73 de VK3NBI Bryce.

[@kevinmccool3719]

Buddy, I used to repair the yaesu ft101 line and the old Kenwood 520, 530, 830 line and many other rigs back in the 90's. I'm dragging out some old gear of mine that was working when stored 15 years ago. My question is on my old ts830s should I bring it up slowly on my variac for the first time?? Just don't want it to go boom. I bought this 830 brand new in early 80s. Still looks new. Thanks Kevin ka5iwo

[@gregnewberry4813]

Great video Buddy. Do you have a favorite place to get a re-cap kit?

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Greg. Depends on what the rig is. Mouser, DigiKey, Just radio and Klondike Mike on Ebay.

[@Backtothefutureradios]

Hi Buddy, thanks for sharing he video! I just got a Yaesu ft101EE dropped off. Im needing a headset jack. Can you direct me to where I might find one? Thanks and 73….Larry W4PJP

[@TheRadioShop]

I will check my stock, if not maybe eBay.

[@Backtothefutureradios]

@@TheRadioShop Thanks Buddy!

[@alexdiamantopoulos6614]

There’s a couple of things on this video you didn’t go over 1 is the tune on the receiver and transmit mode 2 how much power does the radio puts out on swr And on the tuners dummy load

[@TheRadioShop]

There are other videos in this series plus tons of videos on YT. I do not understand question 2. SWR has nothing to do with the output of a radio into a tuned dummy load. That has more to do with your antenna system.

[@scottlee1211]

Great video Buddy, love to watch you bring these old jewels back to life! Do you ever hear anything from Mike anymore? Really miss his channel too!! Take care and thanks for the video!

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Scott. Always nice to see these units work again. Never hear anything from him. Miss him also.

[@wallychambe1587]

Where can you get a capacitor kit for it?

[@greengrayradio1394]

Nice, Buddy! Seems to be the usual faults from sitting unused for years. How is the rare SBE 500W rig coming along?

[@mikeoswald8053]

Very interesting! What do you use for an antenna! Good to see a video from you again!

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Mike, I have the Hygain TH6DX. 10-80 meter fan dipole, 40/80 meter trap dipole, and a 160 meter 450 ohm feed dipole.

[@pd1jdw630]

That’s the most beautiful ham radio I have ever seen. So my xyl went on eBay and looked for one. Showed me a link. FT-101ES from Japan! I said yeah that one is really nice. Working condition and all. A manual in Japanese. If only I could read that. Anyway, She went and bought it. I said, what! Yeah it’s payed for so I can’t go back now. Ok, that’s nice and all, but I live in 230v50hz country. What do I need to check and look for before I ever plug this in? Will be a forever radio.

[@TheRadioShop]

Great, you will love the radio. If the radio came from Japan I think the voltage they use is 100/200 60 Hz. Go to Foxtango website and download the manual. It will show you how to wire the cinch connector for your voltage.

[@pd1jdw630]

@@TheRadioShop thanks!

[@davidblankinship]

I have my uncles FT-101E late series that will power (lights work) but I’ve put no TX to it. Just passed my General today and am wondering should I repair (cap update, etc.) this rig or put the expense into a newer technology. I know it is unconventional to ask you as a repair service to give me an unbiased opinion but I would appreciate the feedback.

[@joserivera9636]

Excelente video de cuánto es ata pieza o como se mide no sé si es una resistencia

[@joserivera9636]

No sé cómo enviar un enlace de la imagen

[@alpcns]

Good to hear from you! Thanks for another nice video, Buddy! What's the ballpark going price for one of these radio's (not EvilBay) in decent condition if I may ask? I'm curious and maybe would like to find one myself.

[@dennispeake1877]

I have a FT101B and will very interested in the 101 series. At last someone likes Yaesu Radios and working with Valves, great tips on the cleaning of the relays. 73 vk4oc Dennis in sunny Queensland Australia.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Dennis, the 101 is one of my favorites along with the Kenwood TS-520. Love them. Thanks again for stopping by

[@eduardopower5254]

Great video as usual, congratulations 😊👍🏼 if you are planning to sell it please let me know. 74

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks, but will be keeping this one.