[Yaesu] Pin diode mod. FT-1000 Ron

[Jon Ogden]

on 12/2/02 2:58 PM, Ron Burns at ron@tacomaequipment.com wrote:

> I am a new owner (3-months) of a ten year old FT-1000. I think the fan
> failed and I cooked the finals. So, it's about ready to go to the Yaesu
> hospital.  I've heard the" front end pin diode" mod mentioned  frequently.
> Could someone explain what this mod is and what it does and how could I tell
> if this mod has already been accomplished?  Also as long as it's making the
> trip are there any other updates I should have included? Thanks for any
> help.
> .

Ask Yaesu to do all mods necessary to bring the radio current.  They'll do
all that is needed including upgrading the firmware, etc.

I am concerned about your finals.  That may be expensive!  And it may not be
possible to fix.  If I am not mistaken, I think the final transistors in the
FT1000 may not be made any more.

Hopefully, you'll be able to get it fixed and you won't be stuck with just
your exciter power.  If that's the case, I know of someone who will buy it
off you!

73,

Jon
NA9D

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