[Yaesu] First Message

[Darrell Drake]

Hi Stan....

    Welcome to the group and to being a new owner of one of the greatest 
little radios to have hit the market. Unfortunately, as you probably know, 
the radio was discontinued and it appears that a lot of accessories also 
have gone the way of the dodo.  However, this is not necessarily so. I've 
found that many retailers still have accessories which work with the FT-100D 
and some other Yaesu radios, but in the descriptions of the accessories, 
there is no longer any mention that they work with the FT-100(D). Sort of 
sounds like a conspiracy, doesn't it?
    Anyway, I've had my FT-100(D) for 3-4 years now, purchased new, and have 
not had a bit of trouble with it. Of course, I don't abuse it either. You 
will probably receive numerous 'suggestions' as to modifying the radio. I 
suggest, unless you have real, not could have, problems, you ignore all 
these 'mods' suggestions.
    As to the ATAS100 antenna, I don't have one and can't really help there 
with its value. I do know that it was superseded by the ATAS120 and the new 
price of those is in the $400 range. So you can base your selling price 
accordingly.

Take care, and have fun with one of the world's greatest wonders!
Darrell,
VA3DG/VE3DDG


> Gentlemen:
> I am new to this reflector and this is the first
> message to this group. I just purchased a "like New"
> Yaesu FT100D and it is the finest mobile I have ever
> used, especially the receiver which is absolutely
> awsome. I would love to know if anyone knows of a
> website where I can inquire about any upgrades for
> the FT100D that are available?
> Second: When I purchased this radio, the seller
> included a bran new ATAS100 mobile antenna which I
> have no use for. If anyone needs it, please
> contact me off the reflector and let's talk. I will
> sell or trade and presently do not know its value.
> Thanks for letting me onto the reflector.
> 73's de Stan W5ZF
> Albuquerque, NM
> e mail: w6bct at yahoo.com
>