YAESU FT-101b HF Transceiver Very Cool old Radio

[@101jumpit]

Clarifier only alters the receive frequncy.The VFO will alter both rx and tx frequencies.

[@eduardopower5254]

Obviosly he is not a HF guy hi hi

[@hemphead5839]

That is one beautiful radio

[@TEGEscalator]

Nice radio really well maintained congratulations 73 Grettings from Belgium

[@101jumpit]

Phone patch was predominantly used in the USA.Over here in the UK we were not allowed to transmit 3rd party traffic,but you could hear phone patch transmissions on the 20 meter band regularily :) Great set up and great vid too :)

[@HNXMedia]

That is a beauty.

[@endadennis3126]

You did not dip the plate.

[@katsebua]

that's in the instruction manual, which he said he did not read.

[@mancavestudiosnc]

151 s.c wow ! Nice radio. I’m just getting started in the amateur radio hobby and I’m loving it. Thank you for all the awesome videos. They provide a lot of information and inspiration. 73s from 406 caveman in mancave studios N.C

[@kb3gjp123]

In Ham Radio different frequencies are sometimes used for pile ups for DX stations. Everyone will call on one frequency and the DX station will listen on another frequency.

[@dobermanguy9437]

My friend who specializes in Yaesu 101 that's all he works on he has people all over the world sending their radios to him for repair if you would hear how that radio sounds on a.m. side of the band they are very loud with the proper microphone

[@parkerriverrat1]

cool video. I just got a good condition FT101B for free from a friend. It almost went out in the trash. Hasn't been turned on in decades. Going to power it us very very soon. I hope it works good.

[@dj_saint]

I’d love to have that radio. Very nice

[@garywhite9789]

Great glad to see that up and running again. I did a lot of talking on that back in the day. Looks like you figured it out pretty good.

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks Gary. it's not a radio I would use every day, But I sure have had some fun with it.

[@中村吉郎]

What a beautiful machine FTｰ101 S ! I have amateur radio license. I'm 64 years old, japanese.Thank you very much for your nice video. 2021.7.31

[@Radioaddict2200]

Gotta love that plate modulated audio.

[@dobermanguy9437]

My friend has a one-on-one e and he works on those radios when you put a m filter in there and get a good microphone that thing is loud

[@donl1846]

Hello 151 SC, nice classic rig and will run great on SSB. Looks to be in great shape. Just keep an eye out on the tubes and "caps". probably bring it to your local technician for a yearly checkup. I do believe the 25Khz/100Khz switch is for the bandwidth using a filter to make it more narrow and the RF ATT switch will reduce your receive by a certain amount (20 dB or less), see manual for how many dB it will reduce it. Enjoy your Yaesu (and all your others) and hope to talk with you one day on the band. 73 from 770- RI.

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks for the info. I was hoping someone would fill me in on what those switches are for. Take care 770. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@kevinmccool3719]

The 25/100khz switch is an internal Crystal calibrator for using the analog markings on the vfo dial to make sure it's on frequency.

[@ericzerkle5214]

Oooooo love them radios!!! They are a fun radio and easy to work one with the pop out boards!

[@pabodyman8601]

Hi John, my comment is not about the video....sorry for going off content....but I just wanted you to know that you have an excellent neighbor...I shouted you out and he kindly came back to me because maybe you didn’t hear me.....much respect to that man ✊🏼 66 Mark

[@ncsd98]

This should be re named radio junkie..Good stuff my man.

[@fogonoparquinho7697]

Very Nice setup 🤝 from Brazil.

[@christophersmith1155]

the purpose of the external VFO is to use REPEATERS. We use a offset of KHZs.

[@cbradioghosttalk1986]

Great Radio especially back in the day. Thanks for the Video as always John. Propagation is really jumping in Northern NY on the Canadian Border. I heard and was heard in England a few days back. The USA has been really coming in strong. Have a great day and well wishes to you and your family. Best channel in the USA. 73s from New York 202 Adirondack Mtns USA

[@MowerJunkie]

That's awesome! It was the same here, I heard, and was heard in the UK. But I was not able to make any contacts this time. Take care NY. 202. 73's from 151 SC.

[@raymondmartin6737]

I had a later Yaesu FT-101ZD, which had a tube final, but an analog digital readout. This was around 1980, about 40 years ago. 73 de W2CH Ray.

[@richb.4374]

This is one of the first "hybrid" radios. The receiver section and much of the low stage transmit sections are solid state and need no warm up time. The heater switch lights the filaments of the 12BY7A driver tube and the 6JS6C final tubes. These need a minute or so to warm up before transmitting. Keep your tune up time short! The final tubes will blow if you run them mistuned too long at high power. They are expensive and not easy to find as they have been out of production well over 35 years.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I electrocuted myself on one of those Ft-101's once. It was a freak accident and a bit of a long story but I'm luck to be alive to tell you about it. I like old tube rigs and have several of them but I'll never own a 101 again because of my mishap.

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

That’s whats called “looking for the dip” or tuning for ,, and yep ,, you tune for maximum output ,, that is beautiful, I love them , I’d like to have one for just a receiver on HF bands , etc ,, I’m looking hard for a FT-901/902DM ,, good to see you on the air this morning . Im bout to head out with the boss and take a road trip and pick up my station today 👍. 73’s to you 151 We will talk soon

[@MowerJunkie]

Nice! I can't wait to hear what You're getting.

[@eddiecollins459]

The RF ATT reduces strong signals and the 25 khz 100 khz switch when on so you can calibrate the tuning dial , the Carifier moves the receiver freq for example it a station is off freq and it moves the receiver to freq he is on without changing the transmitter freq, and the Heater switch switches on the driver filament voltage an plate voltage and the 2 output tube filament voltage and the plate voltage

[@kevinmccool3719]

When those radios are in top alignment you would be amazed at the rx sensitivity and how quite the rx is. They have a really good receiver. I'm very familiar with those in operation and repair. If you have any questions about it please let me know. #15 MS 38 lsb.

[@foxman362]

Wish I can find one theses radios.

[@howardsansome3560]

Would love to have one of those...Whiskey November 115..Yellowknife, NWT, Canada waving.

[@williambowman7244]

Those ft 101 radios were great for hearing things that the newer models didn't even know were there I had the 101E version 110 was it's out put as well had it back in early 80s when the caif earthquake shook the bridge down and a mobile in vacinity made contact with me as I talked to relay message to family in Wis to let them know they were alright and not on that bridge when it went down a local in my town thought I was ghost talking!!! Nice info on the radio stay healthy wealthy and wise 398 Wis Been hearing several your state neighbors lately but then keeps going to n.east and Canada

[@MowerJunkie]

That's great! I love it when radios are more than just a toy. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@48pluto]

I had one. I didn't use it a lot and it did only 10/15W carrier on AM. I think the tubes where not good anymore. a friend of mine got his HAM license and i gave the radio to him. He still uses it with the tubes it came with. He says 10W is enough.

[@alexdiamantopoulos6614]

You’re not a ham just using it on 11meters. There more to tuning the radio. But you did an amazing job on presenting how the radio works.

[@kevinmccool3719]

You have the entire 101b setup with all accessories except maybe the station monitor scope. If you ever plan on getting into ham radio that 101b is a really good starter radio and can still perform beautifully if the alignment is good. Be careful tuning it up as the output tubes 6js6c can't take long keydown periods and are pricey to replace. I've got a 101b 101e hear and still use them periodically. I was very young when these units came out and as a teenager and getting my ham ticket I used to drool over the older guys in my area that had these radios. I would hang on to it as finding good working ones is getting harder every day. 73s #15 in MS on 38lsb.

[@anthonyferrara4006]

I have one of those radio very good radio thanks for all the great videos Cobra waving

[@phillipsmiley5930]

The FT101 sold over a million, the majority to CBers, Yaesu included 11M 27.0 to 27.5MHz to the band selector, with only a missing wire for TX

[@darrellelliott895]

Loving that radio!!!!!! Would love to buy me one of those 73s from the Uk 26ct3836

[@jordanlawson717]

What a cool radio

[@gregestee9099]

Cool Rig 151. 73s. From 653 Hamilton Ontario Canada

[@hitekredneck109]

109 from northern ontario canada!!!!

[@gregestee9099]

109 thank You for the contact. If you give me a frequency. We can try radio contact. Super cool if we can. Take care 73s 109. 653 Hamilton

[@hitekredneck109]

@@gregestee9099 Hi 653. Thank you sir!! All the action seems to be at 2738500 but we can choose a different frequency if there's too much pile up. Thank you for the contact my friend!!

[@gregestee9099]

Great my friend. I'm in the radio room now. 10:30am. Will start on 27385. Lab. 73s

[@gregestee9099]

Will also try 27. 475 LSB

[@brucestark2458]

I had one! With 11m crystals in it also. Talked all over.

[@kevinwhitted2147]

That's called frequency splitting so you can receive one place transmit at another and the guy you're talking to can do the same thing only just the opposite makes for a more private conversation

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

What about the COBRA 200 GTL DX AF/FM/SSB/CW it is the only CB Transceiver that puts out 100W RF on TX

[@miketaylor2197]

The 200 is marketed as a 10m radio just like all the rci,quixang made brands etc. Far from the only one that does 100 watts. Several do way more

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

That split frequency stuff can be confusing, I’m no expert at it but I was told by a Yaesu guru that was an option for working through heavy pileups on HF DX , etc ,, I understand the theory but just seems like more chaos ,, cause someone isn’t getting answered back lol

[@joerowland7350]

Slipt is used mostly because In different countries the band Plan is not the same So you only transmitt where your Legal n listen where thare legal

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

@@joerowland7350 And that too 👍👍👍

[@MowerJunkie]

I might have to play with the split frequency's some more, I now have 3 radios that can do it, and a couple of locals that can too.

[@williambowman7244]

@@MowerJunkie but it works best when you and who you talking to agree on it trying to hunt someone down is a nightmare few times I did it started on same initiating contact then separated as noises etc warranted

[@charleswoods2996]

"Sophistication" - I'm more of a "modern equipment person" myself! Wait till we start incorporating "split frequency" in 38 LSB and vicinity.. ;-P Good Video! 330/73, Akron, Ohio USA.

[@williambowman7244]

Yep it is fun when the locals think you talking to ghosts cause they don't hear them my Galaxy 99 v2 has split capable but only like 5 kc differences Had a friend with Browning pair and he had full split could be on ch 1 and listening on 30 no one caught on!!!!!

[@charleswoods2996]

@@williambowman7244 When your "ghost talking" might have to entertain at least a slight delusional psychotic disorder - =O lol!

[@swlmiami6605]

@@williambowman7244 And that William, has everything to do with the antenna and nothing to do with the radio, unless you're running a radio that's completely detuned. Antenna is everything.

[@williambowman7244]

@@swlmiami6605 exactly what you talking about I operate at better than 1.3swr and that means nothing to transmit split from recieve that is the ghost talking I was speaking of like talking on channel 20 and listening on channel 4 carrying a legitimate conversation

[@hemphead5839]

Is that radio for sale

[@MowerJunkie]

It is, But I will not ship it. Local sale only.

[@alfredv9902]

Nice radio, well built, but like you said, I also am more a modern day guy. How far back in technology do we want to go.....from wiki...."In ancient China, soldiers along the Great Wall sent smoke signals its beacon towers to warn one another of enemy invasion.[1][2] The colour of the smoke communicated the size of the invading party.[1] By placing the beacon towers at regular intervals, and situating a soldier in each tower, messages could be transmitted over the entire 7,300 kilometres of the Wall.[1] Smoke signals also warned the inner castles of the invasion, allowing them to co-ordinate a defence and garrison supporting troops. " To me CB and skip does it for me.

[@45AMT]

That radio would be a perfect match for the other "John"

[@MowerJunkie]

I know it. I offered it to him at a great price, But I don't think he really wants another one.

[@hitekredneck109]

Mower Junkie!!! Are you on the air this eve?

[@MowerJunkie]

Sorry, I guess I'm seeing this a little late. But Yes, I was on the radio last night.

[@idpagroup6525]

Great video 151 mower junkie SC 157 STATEN ISLAND NY SAID THAT 73'S

[@indianakid4050]

Will mower junkie if you keep running that 101b you probably won't use a modern radio cuz those radios or excellent on sideband alright 73

[@kevinwhitted2147]

That's because that's not a frequency counter all that is a frequency display I had several radios I have the b101e 101 double e and currently have a 201 the reason 11 only works on 10B is because that's where the crystal is installed

[@josefranciscofigueroa1387]

If you dont like it send it to me to Puerto Rico 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ericzerkle5214]

Whatever you do, do not piddle fart around tuning it. Those tubes wont last long! only a few seconds and tune it QUICKLY!!!

[@levonsmallwood6078]

Can that be mine? Ft 101b

[@netautorisationnetautorisa545]

*TO BE SURE ... USE ( WWV BUTTON) = TIME SIGNAL ON A "FREQ" ..* *... IT IS ALL WAYS "THERE" AND NEVER "MOVE"* *...YOU CAN "ALIGN" AFTER "IT" ... IF YOU NOT HAVE ANY "OPTIONS" ELSE*

[@swlmiami6605]

Brother if you like sideband, which I've seen you use on many videos, then why is this radio "not for you"? Dude expand your horizons, learn about clean audio (modulation is not the word to use), enjoy the quirks of that historic radio while your signal travels through the air being amplified by tube finals (it's a hybrid, it's mostly a transistor radio with only tube finals). Open it up and marvel at the way it has the circuits on cards like a personal computer. Way ahead of it's time. I get that you appreciate it, but get a license, become a ham, and expand your horizons and learn to love vintage radios. LEARN about electronics and how and why propagation works. Learn how to behave on the amateur radio bands, it's awesome. If you like radio, you should learn everything about it. And you should value vintage radios and make them "FOR YOU" ... use them. Love them.

[@bruce5648]

So are you going to sale it to me

[@electronicavalvulas2988]

Good radio, but, the ic meter, not work Well, is fixed, regards

[@aaronson2540]

I have almost the complete station however mine is the 101 E..... I believe I am missing the Yeasu Watt Meter with built in dummy load....PS... If anyone has the Yeasu Watt Meter For sale let me know maybe interested if the price is right.. Thanks

[@ferretlover712]

If you don't like it let me know I'll buy it for you

[@MowerJunkie]

It is for sale, But I will not ship it. Local sale only.

[@ferretlover712]

@@MowerJunkie Ok

[@foxman362]

they not very hard to use did yours came with manual you can find it online for free.

[@gogoeddy1287]

Great　Radio　！！！　　from 25 Div Thank you

[@eduardopower5254]

Beautiful set! Hey if you dont want it I'll send you my address ;) I'm an avid Vintage Yaesu and kenwood collector/restorer.