Yaesu FT101E Rxing West Coast USA..........A "Classic" 1975 Radio!!!!

[G0OMH]

The FT-101E is a fantastic transceiver. Great video, keep up the good work.

73 Peter

[m0ogy]

@G0OMH Thanks Peter......one of the best

[m0ogy]

@HighFlyer186 Yes Peter a very nice radio for sure

[5p1cc]

Had the FT-101EE .. wish i had it today :-)

[m0ogy]

@5p1cc Ys a top radio for sure!!

[24nov67]

Amazing reception for a 35 year old radio it sounds just as good as some of the modern radios of today. god i was only eight when this radio was made lol.

[m0ogy]

Yes indeed the 101E has a good reciever........helps been plugged in a decent antenna.I was only seven when it was made......LOL

[coyoteuk]

Oh my Lord, please swap neighbours Dave, would love an antenna and mast like that lol

[m0ogy]

Glad you like the tower...............but some of my Neighbours are K@obs like most when it comes to planning for my antenna system mate!!.........LOL

[LEBThe3]

Hey Dave, I changed the band on my ft101e over to 80A mode on AM - i was able to hear what i believe were ham radio talkers. They were very close. However; Their voice wasnt coming in clear. Sounded a bit electronic. Was wondering if it could be my antenna? Iv tried to tune it in clearer but with no luck. Iv got a pretty basic antenna at the peak of my roof. It's about a 5ft whip antenna. Some frequencies on AM 40B come in perfect. Like a talk group (open forum) Appreciate any input. Thanks m8

[m0ogy]

Sometimes an SSB signal on AM (by mistake ) sounds this way.Not many "Hams" use AM these days............some of the "Oldtimers " still run AM mode as do all CBers still in the States...........but most voice comms (Phone as it's known) is on Singal Sideband.....or SSB for short.The 5 ft antenna is a waste of time ...even for listening......try a Wire Dipole or a "G5RV antenna".These are cheap as chips on E-bay and Radio stores.......Regards Dave.

[LEBThe3]

Ah thanks Dave. I figured out why the other end was coming in garbled. Then the radio was switched to sideband; i have to fine tune with the clarifier to bring the signal in clearer. Otherwise its garbled/distorted. Also i'll be looking into a 21ft ground plane. I know iv said thanks every time iv replied and i dont want to sound like a broken record. But; With your video i was able to stumble upon learning something knew for my new adventure into cb/ham. Thank you.

[helraiser666painkil]

hay dave cool radio! where did you get that? pure classic radio like my YAESU FT 707 tell you what you know that verser tower you've got! you should put your shakesphere army big stick 1600! an top of that! emagine the range you'd be king of the c.b radio and of the 10meter amature band! you'd get!. God if I had something like that! I'd defo put my shakesphere abs 1600 on top! also just want to ask how high does it go? 73's mate your amature radio/c.b'er mate stephen M3SNV.

[LEBThe3]

OH WOW! I decided i would set the radio to what i see you have yours on in your video here; And i got to tuning the frequency and i can now hear the radio. I want to thank you so much for this video. Have i not found it and decided to mimic your settings; I probably wouldnt have heard this radio play again. Its been 5 years since i heard my grandpa use it. But thank you so much for the video. I greatly appreciate it! Luther fr USA

[m0ogy]

You 've made my day..it's nice that my video was of help to you mate.........don't forget my 101E is plugged in a big HF beam antenna too..........thanks for the kind comments Luther............All The Best Dave,North Lincolnshire UK.

[LEBThe3]

I have one of these sitting beside me right now on my dresser. It was my grandpas. It hasnt been used in 5 years since his passing. Iv toyed around with it a little while. Unable to hear anything clearly. I know i dont have it set correctly. For CB (citizen band) Was wondering if you could put up a video showing how to get it setup for that? Maybe HAM as well? Would appreciate it! Thanks.

[m0ogy]

Hello Luther, my model hasn't got the CB Xals in it, so no use on the AM /SSB CB Radio band at my end!!

[bigpimp347]

love the sound of the retards tuning up on frequency..probably M3/6 or equivalent in other countries..

shame it's not on 11mtrs dave..love to hear some 'bowl' action in the UK..

[m0ogy]

Yes I enjoy both...........I've got some 11 meters Xals to slot in the 10 meter area....bring on "Da Bowl!!!"

[RedneckMikeSr]

nice radio dave u have some real cool radios. i wish we could talk some time. can u go on am 27.5250 ???

[m0ogy]

one day maybe Mike ,thanks for the comments mate...........DAVE

[mcavoy65]

silly power the yank is puting out what hope do i have with 10watts lol have got a ft101e and g5rv location sw scotland best 73 mm6jap

[m0ogy]

It becomes a different ballgame with beams and amps,I know I run wires and QRP for years...........now I don't!!!.............enjoy the hobby..........73's DAVE.

[8592291613]

nice job Dave have 101E and love it hope to work you some time 73 DE KS4WW John

[m0ogy]

Thanks John,hope to work you soon ,maybe on 20 meters SSB.............thanks DAVE (M0OGY)

[4040VideoGates]

Hey Dave love the Yackamo Hommie... Maybe i will hear ya in the States.. I am working on a new project it will blow your mind.. Keep up the good Gates Homeboy.....73's Scott

[m0ogy]

Thanks 4040,I look foward to your latest project (I'm sure it's as mad as ever mate!!!).............Kind Regards DAVE UK.

[CelticReject]

Thats a great aerial. What would you recommend for a regular scanner 30khz - 1300mhz? A Discone? Up as high as possible? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[M0AKB]

Hi Dave, you can't beat good old steam powered radio. Yet another top video & that Yaesu FT-101E sounds quality & looks absolutely mint, get that lid lifted & give us a peek inside, nice, hi.

Nice one mate, keep up the good work.

Take care, de Dave M0AKB...

[m0ogy]

It's the tattyest radio I own Dave,Its put away safe with my Yaesu FT/FR 400 DX Twins now ............I had the FR 400DX out last night and tried it mate......worked a treat also...........73's DAVE (M0OGY).

[m0ogy]

NOTE..........Just checked the serial number on this 101E and indeed the 101E came out in 1975............this is a very late model (the rare 101F came out in 1978!).This one was made in Febuary 1978!!...........Too much trouble changing the titles guys.The 101Z and ZD came out in 1980 "D" stands for digital display.......73's DAVE (M0OGY) North Lincolnshire UK.

[HighFlyer186]

Hi Dave, great video of the 101E. Lovely classic can't beat it, thanks for uploading.

73 Pete

[m0ogy]

Thankyou Pete glad you enjoyed it,I have a number of old "Classic" Yaesu rigs, most are as new "Mint" and double boxed......this is nice ,but well used......73's DAVE (M0OGY)

[teamfab]

Hi dave, the old 101E are a super old rig, oooozing quality and looks like what a proper radio should!

Good video lad...

[m0ogy]

Thanks,yes they do'nt build them like that no more......thanks for the comment

[VictoreCelia]

very nice classic radio... super receiving!!!

[m0ogy]

Thankyou VictoreCelia..........my very first HF Radio from when I first did my "Ham" exam only cost me £42!!!!!...........the TX/RX is top dollar on these well built gems......thanks for the comment....73's DAVE (M0OGY) UK.