[Yaesu] FT-101E problem - SOLVED

[Wayne Heil]

Found the problem.  Diodes D7 and D8 on the rectifier board were bad.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

'73,
Wayne, KB6OQJ

On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 8:24 AM, Steve Sutfin <stephoto at mind.net> wrote:

> I believe the FT-101 has some vertical circuit boards like my FT-901. If
> it's been sitting dormant for long I would spray the contacts and re-seat
> the boards to avoid intermittent problems. Something to check if you
> haven't already.
> Steve k7dna
>
>
> On Mar 9, 2018, at 2:21 AM, Bry Carling wrote:
>
> It's been so long ago since I owned my FT101E but I know thereis a
>> condition where this can happen that will fool the op sometimes.
>>
>>
>> I think a jumper plug missing in the back will do it.
>>
>> Obiously if the RF or AF gain is turned down that wlil too.
>>
>>
>> Something to do with that little  VFO selector switch also perhaps?
>>
>>
>> If this doesn't help then I hope someone else can think what it is.
>>
>>
>> Bry AF4K
>>
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>> behalf of Wayne Heil <wjheil at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2018 6:15 PM
>> To: yaesu at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Yaesu] FT-101E problem
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I fired up mFT-101E and it seems to have developed a problem.  The unit
>> powers up, the fan runs and the meter lamp light.
>>
>> However there is no audio at all, not even noise.  Also the clarifier
>> light
>> does not come on when the clarifier button is pushed.
>>
>> Any suggestion on where to start?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Wayne, KB6OQJ
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