[Yaesu] 2 meter problem, yaesu, and mods

[John Geiger]

Called up Yaesu today about the problem my FT100D was
having on 2 meters.  Figured out beforehand that it
was oscillating, probably somewhere other than just 2
meters.  The service tech told me to first try and
tighten all circuit boards, since sometimes they will
become a little loose, and that hurts the grounding. 
he also said that based on my serial number-I had to
guessimate since I was at work, that I was right
around the time they started the new and improved mod.

Well, when I got home I opened up the radio and
tightened all of the circuit boards.  A few screws
were kind of loose (both in the radio and in me by
this time).  In terms of the grounding mod, here is
what I found.  It had a couple of copper metal strips
which were soldered to the center rib of the chassis. 
Is this a good enough mod?  It didn't look like the
conductive tape, it looked like actual metal, and it
was soldered.  if the oscillation continues I may have
to send it back to Yaesu, I am keeping my fingers
crossed.

So, what about the mods.  Is the copper strips and
soldering good enough?  or what else should I do?

73s John NE0P


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