[Fox_Tango] FT-100D finals

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT100/message/29683, That was three years ago.

This week some are finding the PA transistor in quantity only in China. 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT100/

If your finals are still good, keep on using it, with the power reduced 
more than 10% and dig out and make the cooling mods. Maybe save up for a 
FT-857 that hasn't had that problem.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 8/25/2010 1:14 AM, Dypete at aol.com wrote:
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> Thank you all for reading my post........
>
> I need advise and information.
>
> I own a Yaesu FT-100D working in very good condition. I have read that
> there have been numerous problems w/ cooling of the finals both HF and VHF/UHF
> and failure of these finals.
>
> I have also heard that these finals are extremely difficult to find.
>
> I know that Burghardt Radio Repair Inc has been recommended by many as  a
> reputable repair facility for these units.
>
> Unfortunately, they are unable to replace the VHF/UHF originals and do not
> have comparable replacements
>
> My question......
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> Does anyone know of replacement VHF/UHF finals, the modification required
> and the schematic to perform the task?
>
> Any help or information would be greatly appreciated!
>
> 73!
>
> Pete
> KB2DY
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