VINTAGE TECH Yaesu FT-101EE Amateur Radio -- Tear Down, Cleaning, and First Look at the Inside

[@davenewmyer3735]

It's good that there are some hams out there who are willing to rebuild these classic radios. About the time I had purchased a Kenwood TS-520S, a friend of mine got a part-time job in a radio store in Colorado Springs in order to purchase a new Yaesu FT-101EE. He had that radio for a lot of years.

[@HOAHamRadio]

I think it's important to keep these classics alive; it's part of our heritage in amateur radio. Thanks for the view and comment.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Awesome stuff Bob 👍

[@HOAHamRadio]

Thanks Ape. Hope to get set up and start making contacts next week.

[@378Orlando]

Coming along nicely. I was lucky when I bought my FT-101E , it included the AM filter and crystal.

[@HOAHamRadio]

It certainly is; I was a little bummed about the AM filter. It may not be my last FT-101...so there's hope.

[@378Orlando]

@ I’m sure you could find the filter if you wanted one .

[@paulKJ5GKK]

Happy Thanksgiving Bob. Thanks for sharing the refurb! 73

[@HOAHamRadio]

Thanks Paul,had a blast with the grandkids!

[@ny4i]

Random thought…
Yaesu made board extenders so you could raise the board out of those edgecard connectors. It was very handy to do in-circuit board repair. Kenwood had them for the similar vintage TS-820 series.
Seeing the edgecard connectors reminded me of that
It’s quite impressive how through Paul is with communication

[@HOAHamRadio]

The experience with Paul has been fantastic; his passion is contagious!

[@Krispin291]

Nice!!! Happy Thanksgiving! 73

[@HOAHamRadio]

Thanks @Krispin291, Happy Thanksgiving!

[@MrStanwyck]

Happy Thanksgiving Bob !!!!! Bill, KC2KNA

[@HOAHamRadio]

Happy Thanksgiving Bill. Had a fun day with the grandkids!