In todays video we finish up the repairs on the Yaesu FL-101 transmitter. Support us on Patreon; / theradioshop Contact Information; gokarters.com/s... Discuss this on my website; www.gokarters.com/smf
Hi Buddy, I have somewhere in the vicinity of 10, (at last count) FT-200's in various colors and names, including Henry and Sommercamp. The biggest problem I have found with them is that the carbon resistors, especially the 470K Ohm have failed. Since they are used in the PSU for capacitor balancing among other places, they can put a lot of stress on one of the pair of caps if they fail as they often do. I don't have an FT-101 or FL/FR pair, but I do have a FT-901DM, which is a superb transceiver. I never intended to get into FT-200's, they just seem to appear, starting with a gift of three dead ones, that I found only to have the PSU problems mentioned. At a local Junk Sale I purchased the Henry ONE set of Transceiver, PSU and ext VFO for $40. Then I was gifted a Sommercamp and several more FT-200's some black face some silver, from other Hams who found out I was "collecting" them. The use of GFI's/RCD units in homes here recently caused many of the Hams to abandon the FT-200's, as they trip the breakers on switch on or even plug in in some cases. The reason is the PSU have been wired to the US 234V input as per the original diagram. But that puts the Neutral through the fuse not the Phase, and the phase or live direct to the transformer primary the caps across the transformer primary to earth, cause fault current that can trip the RCD/GFI. (Our Mains system is 240V 50Hz, MEN [Multiple Earth Neutral]) I hope someone hears your call and finds you an FR-101 or two for your collection. 73 Andrew ZL2ALW
Another great video, question, I am trying to locate info on a 98PIP and 98N2P power transistors. No help from the web. These are for output of a Magvox radio 1FM034. thanks, Greg
Very beautiful radio . Can you lead me in the right direction to find one of these in proper restored working order ? Or the 901/902DM ?, Or if I am able to eventually find one , are you still doing repairs and making these things work to specs ?
Dunno if you guys gives a damn but if you guys are bored like me atm you can watch pretty much all of the latest series on Instaflixxer. Have been streaming with my brother during the lockdown :)
Can't beat the old Yaesu, I have a FT-101ZD, I bought new in 1979 when they first came out. Never had to put a screw driver to it. Checked into a 75 meter net tonight, still going strong. You are right about the quality of those caps, been told many times I should re cap it, and I say if it ain't broke don't fix it. Ron
I really enjoy your videos! Very informative, I am more of a hobbyist than a technician, but I'm learning new stuff every day... I'd like to ask about a piece of test equipment I see in various shots in your videos. I believe it is a frequency counter on the upper left shelf, with a green LED readout. I saw the same one online and was wondering if you could comment on it. Is it decent for the money, I haven't seen you use it, so I'm wondering if it is worthwhile. thanks, Dan
Hi Dan and thanks for the comment. It is not a bad counter for the money. Not a professional grade by no means. It is the Victor VC3165. I only use it when testing above 1 GHz.
For a second I read the Video title as Yaesu FT 101. I guess it was because I knew you going to be making some on them soon. Anyway I enjoy your videos, they are better then anything you can find on TV.
Buddy thank you for your time and sharing with us. This is been a great series of the FL 101. We really do enjoy watching your repair work. We do learn a lot! Thanks again buddy have a great day! Your friend Joel
That fan in the back with tube around it, how far does that thing stick out the back? Wow, seems big and deep. Is the motor in that housing as well that why so long out the back? Love the videos.
those bayonet sockets are a real pain...easier to solder a wire to bottom of the bulb and run it completely thru the socket and solder to a pin...then only a bulb failure can cause grief
Did you ever finish the ft101 flea market radio series from a little over a year ago? If you did I missed it somehow. Great video Buddy, hope all is well. 73 KK4MSA
Love that transmitter Buddy, looks like a lot of the same parts as the FT-101. Have to see if I can find a pair of those around my location. Fan is the same as the FT-101 and I have taken them a part to clean. Great old rig. Thanks for the excellent video.
It looks like a FT-101 because it basically is minus a receiver circuit. If you like the FT-101 series radios then you would also like the separate RX/TX units.
Well Done Buddy!! Hope your feeling better....
Thanks Aaron, Feeling much better
Great video Buddy.73 from kn4u
Thanks
What sort of oil is used on the bearing? He said machine oil but what sort/grade?
You can use 30 weight motor oil or 3n1 machine oil
Hi Buddy, I have somewhere in the vicinity of 10, (at last count) FT-200's in various colors and names, including Henry and Sommercamp. The biggest problem I have found with them is that the carbon resistors, especially the 470K Ohm have failed. Since they are used in the PSU for capacitor balancing among other places, they can put a lot of stress on one of the pair of caps if they fail as they often do.
I don't have an FT-101 or FL/FR pair, but I do have a FT-901DM, which is a superb transceiver.
I never intended to get into FT-200's, they just seem to appear, starting with a gift of three dead ones, that I found only to have the PSU problems mentioned. At a local Junk Sale I purchased the Henry ONE set of Transceiver, PSU and ext VFO for $40. Then I was gifted a Sommercamp and several more FT-200's some black face some silver, from other Hams who found out I was "collecting" them.
The use of GFI's/RCD units in homes here recently caused many of the Hams to abandon the FT-200's, as they trip the breakers on switch on or even plug in in some cases. The reason is the PSU have been wired to the US 234V input as per the original diagram. But that puts the Neutral through the fuse not the Phase, and the phase or live direct to the transformer primary the caps across the transformer primary to earth, cause fault current that can trip the RCD/GFI. (Our Mains system is 240V 50Hz, MEN [Multiple Earth Neutral]) I hope someone hears your call and finds you an FR-101 or two for your collection.
73 Andrew ZL2ALW
Another great video, question, I am trying to locate info on a 98PIP and 98N2P power transistors. No help from the web. These are for output of a Magvox radio 1FM034. thanks, Greg
Very beautiful radio . Can you lead me in the right direction to find one of these in proper restored working order ? Or the 901/902DM ?, Or if I am able to eventually find one , are you still doing repairs and making these things work to specs ?
Good Morning Buddy it is very. Difficuilt find techinicions / Working in old Radios But for me are Better thanks good Job my friend have good Day
Nice to see it back up and running like it should. Will be great to see it paired with its matching receiver.
Thanks Mile. Not to find me a receiver. Hard to find at the moment.
I see on the audio amp board the mica caps have the typical issue of splitting of the cap ..notably the one at the top of the board
Enjoyed that as always Buddy.73/kn4u
That S non powered 102 Mic
Yep
@@TheRadioShop do know of amp kit for no power one?
Fantastic video Buddy...also great repurpose of an old iron! :) ~Jack, VEG
Dunno if you guys gives a damn but if you guys are bored like me atm you can watch pretty much all of the latest series on Instaflixxer. Have been streaming with my brother during the lockdown :)
@Jared Aron definitely, have been using instaflixxer for months myself =)
Can't beat the old Yaesu, I have a FT-101ZD, I bought new in 1979 when they first came out. Never had to put a screw driver to it. Checked into a 75 meter net tonight, still going strong. You are right about the quality of those caps, been told many times I should re cap it, and I say if it ain't broke don't fix it.
Ron
Agree Ron. Just tough old rigs!
I really enjoy your videos! Very informative, I am more of a hobbyist than a technician, but I'm learning new stuff every day... I'd like to ask about a piece of test equipment I see in various shots in your videos. I believe it is a frequency counter on the upper left shelf, with a green LED readout. I saw the same one online and was wondering if you could comment on it. Is it decent for the money, I haven't seen you use it, so I'm wondering if it is worthwhile. thanks, Dan
Hi Dan and thanks for the comment. It is not a bad counter for the money. Not a professional grade by no means. It is the Victor VC3165. I only use it when testing above 1 GHz.
Nice repair on the Yaesu FL-101,you got that aligned and transmitting & back on the air.
It will go for another generation..Hugh -Chicago..metro
Thanks Hugh. Very simple design and easy to work on.
I always loved this pair. Great radios. Good job Buddy. Thanks for sharing it with us. 73 DE K7RMJ Frank
Thanks Frank. Just trying to find a receiver now.
For a second I read the Video title as Yaesu FT 101. I guess it was because I knew you going to be making some on them soon. Anyway I enjoy your videos, they are better then anything you can find on TV.
Thank you very much for those kind words.
Buddy thank you for your time and sharing with us. This is been a great series of the FL 101. We really do enjoy watching your repair work. We do learn a lot! Thanks again buddy have a great day! Your friend Joel
Thanks Joel, always good to see you my friend.
That fan in the back with tube around it, how far does that thing stick out the back? Wow, seems big and deep. Is the motor in that housing as well that why so long out the back? Love the videos.
Thanks John. Yep, nearly 3 inches deep.
Absolutely the best buddy..... you take the mystery out of the mechanics of radios. thanks for sharing.
Thanks Pierre. Glad you like it.
those bayonet sockets are a real pain...easier to solder a wire to bottom of the bulb and run it completely thru the socket and solder to a pin...then only a bulb failure can cause grief
Agreed!
OOOPPS!!!!! Spoke to soon, ya took it out and cleaned it and now I see all. LOL
No problem. Thanks for watching.
Did you ever finish the ft101 flea market radio series from a little over a year ago? If you did I missed it somehow.
Great video Buddy, hope all is well.
73 KK4MSA
Hi Justin. Just waiting for time. So busy here and so far behind. Thanks for watching.
@@TheRadioShop Roger brother, I feel your pain...
Great work as always Buddy.
Thanks Bill. I am way behind on comments.
Nice job Buddy...between your video and Mike's uploads today my afternoon is guaranteed to be most enjoyable! 73 - Dino KL0S
nice job and good tips ... best 73 de PY7DJ
Thanks
Great video my friend. Love your attention to detail and preventive cleaning
Thanks Doug, glad you enjoy the show.
Nice job Buddy. Looking forward to seeing the paint job.
Have a great week.
LOL. The magnetic screwdriver will never work when removing a screw, but only when you want to release the screw.
Great video and nice work always. Thanks
Thank you
Love that transmitter Buddy, looks like a lot of the same parts as the FT-101. Have to see if I can find a pair of those around my location. Fan is the same as the FT-101 and I have taken them a part to clean. Great old rig. Thanks for the excellent video.
It looks like a FT-101 because it basically is minus a receiver circuit. If you like the FT-101 series radios then you would also like the separate RX/TX units.
A lovely video for a sunday!
Thanks Buddy.
Thank you
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