yaesu ft 101 ex good used rig for HF?

[KC9GUZ]

I have a used 101EX that im going to use for my first HF rig when i get my general. Is this a good starter rig?

[KA4DPO]

If the driver and finals are good it should be FB. #The FT-101 receives as well as any current radio and with good filters can hold it's own with the best of them. #The only drawback is that you can't QSY without re-tuning the plate but we did that for years and it was never a problem. #Just get in the habit of making sure you have a good dummy load or resonant antenna connected to it when you tune up. #If you tune it up carefully, the tubes will last a very long time. #I have a Kenwood TS-520S with the original S-2001A finals in it and still going strong. #Good luck on the upgrade, look forward to working you on HF.

John...

[n9xv]

Yep, the ole 101's are solid performers. I would'nt hesitate to pick up one in really nice condition.

[k8pg]

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif YES,THATS A GREAT RIG,YOU CAN MAKE IT WORK ON ANY FREQ.MAKE SURE THAT A CBER DIDNT OWN IT!iVE HAD A FT 101EX FOR 30YRS AND STILL A FINE RIG,YOU HAVE TO TUNE IT UP DIP THE PLATE AND PEAK THE GRID CURRENT ,IF YOU QSY OVER 50 KHZ,OR CHANGE BANDS,EACH TIME,TRY TO FIND ONE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE,ONE THAT A HAM HAD AND TOOK CARE OF,ITS AN EXCELLENT SSB,AM AND CW RIG,ITS BUILT LIKE A TANK,THE PC BOARDS PLUG IN AND OUT FOR REPAIR,ALLIGNMENT,THIS IS A REAL RADIO! THEIR ARE MANY MODS YOU CAN DO,I HAVE INFO ON A LOT OF THEM,I USE MY FT101EX FOR CAMPING,AND FIELD DAY STILL,ITS WITH ME FOREVER! I ALSO HAVE A TS 830S
AND A FT 990,THE KENWOOD IS A HIGHBREAD ,TUBE
FINAL AND DRIVER REST SOLID STATE ,LIKE THE 101EX
THE 990 IS ALL SOLIDSTATE,BUT YOU CAN STILL WORK ON THIS FAIRLY NEW RIG TOO,ITS THE NEWEST RIG I HAVE,10 YRS OLD!ONLY REAL RADIOS GLOW HI HI
TAKE CARE 73 DE K8PG PAUL
HAVE FUN ES GOOD LUCK

[k7mh]

Pretty cool entrance rig I'd say! you could learn a lot with that or perhaps a Kenwood TS 520. Yaesu sold a billion of the 101 series rigs, there are lots still around and a lot is known about them. Should be trouble free. Probably not many complaints or problems with them. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[KC9GUZ]

The old timers here always say that there were just as many sold to hams as CBers back in the day! HIHI!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[KB5ZCG]

yes it is ive been running a ft 101 e now for 9 year JUST TALK ON IT, I GOT MINE BECAUSE OF THE RECV......
RON KB5ZCG:D