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I've worked on several old "boat-anchors" re-capping and some alignments, however I'm still learning and enjoy watching your videos to see what steps you take in your troubleshooting and how you solve the problems by finding them rather than just replacing the boards and calling it a day. Thank you for letting us watch your projects and your explaining in detail what your doing and what your looking for. Well done! 73 from Toronto, Canada.

very nice video Buddy well done! Thanks for sharing

Radio Shop, "Buddy "- Nice job on the repairs on the Yaesu FT 101, signal meter & the audio issue. I liked your step thru on audio troubleshooting using schematic & the signal probe to find that faulty chip,and not to sidestep that tuning bearing surgery. A refurbished unit with many years of service to enjoy.Hugh..Chicago...metro

Couldn't watch this video until today as I was working on slides for our Technician class until late last night...I so wanted to hit play but just couldn't stay up that much later...great that you've had time to get back to the fun rigs, always learn a lot from your troubleshooting procedures. Thanks Buddy! 73 - Dino KL0S

Very little online repair info on the FT-101E series rigs. Your vids are excellent. Keep them coming. You're a a great resource, thank you!

Nice stream very informative . I really enjoy your streams .God bless xx

Thanks for the heads up on the tone, for those of us who listen with headphones. Was in NC for 10 day vacation... wanted to take in the Antique radio event in Charlotte... my friends had different ideas. Got to see Durham, Chapel Hill, Greensboro and Asheville. Strongly considering NC as my retirement home. Really liked it... great people. 73

Wish you were over here in the UK bud...you are a star sir.

Nice to have that AM filter installed Buddy, that's a rare beast to find these days. 73 Doug.

Great video! it was a big help to me sorting out receiver distortion issues on my FT101ZD!

A long but enjoyable instructional video Ihave the same rig that I’m trying to restore, so loads of good information, the ball drive on mine needs stripping and rebuilding too. God bless, Bill G6ATO

This was an informative and facinating video. Thank you for showing this.

Good video Buddy. First rig was a Yeasu Tempo 1 back in 71', so have a soft spot for these old rigs.

I had the same problem with my EE several years ago and real life was in the way at the time so instead of fixing it myself I ended up paying to have the entire radio re-capped before the tech realized that it was the audio chip that was bad. I know kids with better soldering skills than what he had and I ended up going over a lot of his work and removing the old solder he just went over when installing the new caps. Might as well have just done it myself. I have never had anyone work on my equipment since.

Thank you so much for your video I still have a 101e with cb band crystal in it but hasn't been used for about 10 years.

Thanks again Buddy for another informative video! I really enjoy repairing the "old stuff". One thing though is that when you have the S-meter pointing to the 20, it is not S 20, it is S 9 + 20 db over 9. Picky, picky, picky.... Keep up the good work Buddy and 73, Ski

I have 2 FT-101's, 1 is an early model and one that is just prior to the B model but has the Noise Blanker. I will be keeping the 6JS6's but intend to change the front end and mixers to doubly balanced ones!

Amazingly this is the type of vid that keeps me glued to this site..... Needless to say I own one of these famous radios and I'm always glad to see that you are pealing back the layers to understand them..... I'm so glad that you are the one to do it. Thanks buddy....

Another old girl almost back in the game thanks nice radio.

Thanks for getting back into the FT101 series. I owned one of these radios that I had purchased new around 83/84. I wish that your vids were available back in those day's, i\I would have felt more confident about working on this radio back then. Almost makes me want to go out and by another one. Thanks, and looking forward to your future FT101 series vids. Cheers

Very nice job....thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill on these FT-101.

And another victory of man against the machine! Well done Buddy! always a pleasure looking at your videos!

Glad to see you back.

Job Well Done,,,, Good to have you back Buddy! Thank You

Very fine work, buddy. Thank you for your vids and sharing your knowledge and your patience.. 73 de Olaf, Cologne, Germany

Another great repair, I enjoyed this video, keep up the great work!

Great repair video Buddy. Guess I need to build an AF signal tracer now. Thanks for the video. Have a great week.

Hi, Great to see 101 series back, thanks.

Another good video on the FT-101, Buddy. I used an FT=101EE for several years before it developed a xmit problem in it that nobody seemed to could fix. Harvey KM4JA in Alabama (but lived in New Bern for 4 years in the 70s)

thanks again for your 101 videos,, love learning about my radio.

Excellent job, Buddy. Another home run. Looking forward to more on the FT/FR/FL series of Yaesu gear. Thank you for all your extra efforts to share this with us. Regards, Frank K7RMJ 73

I always love watching your work sir.

I especially enjoy the videos you do on the classic 101 and 520 era radios but particularly the level of detail you include - which is essential for many learning their way. You also show the fault detection process which is so interesting. I now feel I must support your channel through patreon as I get a lot from your videos. I'm actively looking for a 101B or E but they are rarely available in VK for reasonable prices. 73 Vk5LTD

Buddy you have a lot of catching up to do. Hope you get the time to upload these videos in the near future to get these 'boat anchors' up and runnin' . Always glad to watch your expertise to diagnose the problems along the way. Kind regards from a viewer in the UK.

You're the best, Buddy. Happy you're back and making vids again. I always learn from you. Thanks much.

Alright Buddy, more 101 stuff lol! Hope all is well, pretty nasty weather out today. 73

I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!

Maybe the 101 community will finally get the alignment videos they have been begging for. If not we still like his videos.

Thank you so much for getting back to the FT-101 series. I have 3 of those radios here and use them at lest once a week. I love to keep them in good running order and your videos on repairs helps me obtain the best results. Thank again Buddy!

Hey buddy, great video as always. Your videos made me take the leap to try fixing my first major piece of equipment (done lots of minor things like cb radios and such). I got my hands on a Sencore SC61 for a song off of craigslist and I fixed it up and put it back into service. The channel B felt like it had chewing gum in it and it desperately needed a calibration, so I went through and cleaned every switch and contact until I got channel b back. Then I calibrated it according to the service manual I found online. Now I own my very first oscilloscope! YAYA!

Happy Easter Buddy.

I've been missing your 101 great videos. I learn a LOT. Thank you!!

Hi Buddy, Glad you're back to making videos. Enjoyed this one. Knowledge of this series of radios makes finding solutions a little easier. Will be looking forward to the transmitter repair portion of this radio. 73 WB3BJU

Thanks for this Buddy, really enjoy what you do and good information

As usual..great instructive video,thank you for taking the time to explain How things are repaired and the thought processes that lead you to decide where the faults lie. It's invaluable..73 G4FMO

Buddy I really appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos. I really enjoy them. Thank you for all that you do for the radio community. Once again thank you.

Great video again, thank you very much i allways enjoy them very much.

Educational production,a lot of top tips,Colin G1PGI

I was so interested to see everything that was involved - thank you very very much for making this video sir. It made my day - I look forward to the next stage. Thank you.

great job - really enjoyed this as always - many thanks for sharing your skills with us...

I have a Ten-Tec Omni D on the bench right now that had that same VFO issue. I ended up getting a kit from TT a few years ago and just now got around to doing it. Of course it's also getting a recap while I'm at it. You, Mike and a few others have taught me a LOT in the last few years.

Buddy been waiting for a Yaesu FT101 series to continue now for 3 years lol ... but I know you're busy and swamped, so I guess I'll take this as a continuation! But let me tell you, a series on these radios is very helpful with all your knowledge. Hope you keep it up. We love you no matter what Buddy!

Great work Buddy! Enjoyed it! ~Jack, VEG

Great video , Thanks for posting it up .... Regards from Gw0wvl in Wales 👍

Buddy, take it slower, don't make your self ill , don't take so much on. Best regards !Carl.

I really enjoyed the videos you put out on the 101 e it expired me to get one I've been working on it for a year-and-a-half now

Great video!, really liked it how you took apart the VFO knob, I have an external VFO but need a schematic for it , do you know where I can find one ??? Thanks Paul

you can always get ball bearings at a bike shop. Bring in a sample.

Glad I found you. MAN - I need your services. I have 4-5 FT101's that could use a friendly touch and a helping hand to fix them.

Nice repair, Buddy! You and Mr. Carlson have inspired me to try my hand at a small restoration of a Swan 500C and matching power supply. Wish me luck! BTW, and no fault of your own, I wonder if the receive audio quality you repaired is just the way this rig sounds? Frankly, it sucks. It's tinny and clipped (gritty). It's orders of magnitude better than when it came in, but again, if that's the normal audio, I can't understand anyone's allegiance to the receiver in this rig. :-)

Thank You for your Video's and the time it takes to explain everything,I have the Yaesu FT101ZD that the previous owner had refurbished in the US and it works great,love the sensitive receive.73 DW7NIB

Yeah, that VFO has a ghost. 👻👻👻

20:35 What makes some of these older radios give out that varying tone when you get close to dialing in? I heard a 1950's ham radio a while back on ytube that sounded absolutely amazing! 27:11 is awesome!

Iv owned one from the 80's still use it today mainly on 160mtr band with same tubes still puts out over 100watts , ALL THESE rigs MUST have the driver to final coupling cap changed as they will kill the finals due to leakage most other caps not so bad . please just change the driver to op tube cap on all yaesu radio's. thanx for vid

I will have to check but I think I have one or two "extra" B models laying around somewhere. Not sure I have any extra plain 101's.

Hi Buddy, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience, it's much appreciated. 73 de Alan G0NFY Sheffield, UK

Buddy I have a FT-101 E that has low receive on all bands except 80m. Due to you having the best knowledge/experience on the Yeasu brand. Can you do a video on how to bring it up. I have done alot of research around the country/world. Can't seem to find anyone that knows what their doing except you. That's why I'm a subscriber to you're channel. Would definitely appreciate it if you would do a video on how to fix this problem.

The race you removed looked like it had dents in it.

hello , thank you for the very good indepth vedio.

Hi there. I've loved watching your series on the FT101EE. I have one of these set and it's now working again. My next project is a Trio TS-510. That I've had here for over a year. Have you worked on one of these.? 73's. Paul G0MIH.

Thank you for FT-101 Video, I have acquired one and watching these videos to see what I may have to do. de VA3NIE

Quick question, what is the lubricant you used on the reduction gearing? Another great video Bud, thank you so much! I love the FT101 series and have a few if these in the queue for repair and restoration. Thank you for all you do for the community!

Hello, I enjoy watching your videos working on the Yaesu FT 101s! What I would like to know what is your procedure for customer repairs. I have a 101EX that I bought off of eBay, the radio is in EXCELLENT condition, I would like to get it repaired?

Hi, please, i have an old and functional Yaesu FT-901DM and i will do the capacitor replacement, general cleaning and i need to know how to clean the variable capacitors! Do you have any more tips for maintaining the 901? Best regards

Buddy my FT101EX preselector peaks nicely on every band except 40m. Can you suggest a video for this?

I forgot to state the problem with the Yaesu FT101EX: the radio has no sound? I also would like to get it realigned. Thanks

Could it have been a noisy/poorly soldered connection to the audio amp chip or a dodgy trace leading to it on the board?

Consider buying an ultrasonic cleaner. Useful... maybe something to FIX?

Can't find 80 or 82 pf mica at 2kv

hello, I have a sommerkamp ft277 which would need a general check and realignment, I have two new power tubes and the driver lamp, can you tell me where you are? and how to send you my device, I live in France in Seine et Marne. thank you

Thanks ! If I was to replace the 80 pf 1000 volt cap, what Mouser part would I order ? Is there an audio [both transmit & receive] mod to improve the audio ?

Hello from Canada. I have a FT 101 277 SSB with no audio sound or any S meter dB on a good antenna. Would you know what has caused this? Thanks George

The service manual says to set the S meter at 25db over 9 with 50UV signal level which is -73dbm, but you set the S meter to 9 db at -73dbm. Which is the correct way to do it?

What's that diesel tractor type sound?

What’s your call? I have several AN214’s I’ll send you 2.

I CANT BELIEVE YOU HAVE THE TIME TO ANSWER MOST OF THE COMMENTS. I WILL NOT EXPLAIN TOO MUCH OF MY EXPERIENCE IN ELECTRONICS OR HISTORY IN IT JUST YO TELL YOU ITS BEEN FOR A LONG TIME. SEMI RETIRED. I JUST WONDERED IF ITS WORTH REPAIRING THESE ITEMS ANYMORE. IS IT SENTIMENTAL REASONS. EVERYTHING NOWADAYS IS SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY . I SEE YOU HAVE MOST OF THE ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT TO USE. NOT EVERYONE HAS THE POCKET BOOK TOO BUY OR REPAIR THEM FOR USE. SOMETIMES ITS LESS EXPENSIVE AND CONVENIENT WITH LESS TIME INVOLVED JUST TO REPLACE THE AUDIO CHIP IF YOU KNOW ITS A COMMON PROBLEM. I HAVE WORKED WITH RADAR EQUIPMENT IN THE MILITARY AND NOT IN THE FIELD OF TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS. REMEMBER ITS EASIER AND FASTER TO USE OTHER EQUIPMENT TO TEST CAPACITORS EVEN THOUGH I APPRECIATE USING MORE UP TO DATE EQUIPMENT. CONGRATS ON REPAIRING THIS UNIT. ITS ALWAYS REWARDING AND SATISFYING TO REPAIR OLD EQUIPMENT LIKE OLD AM ANTIQUE RADIOS. BEST WISHES AND GOD BLESS.