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Yaesu FT-101E User Manual

Yaesu FT-101E
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Yaesu FT-101E Specifications

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BrandYaesu
ModelFT-101E
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATIONS

INSTALLATION

INTERCONNECTIONS

CONTROLS AND SWITCHES

VFO Select Switch

Selects between internal VFO, external VFO, or crystal oscillator.

MODE Switch

Selects the operating mode: LSB, USB, AM, CW, or TUNE.

RF GAIN/AF GAIN

Controls receiver RF gain and audio output level.

Tuning Knob

Used to tune the operating frequency with the band switch.

BAND Switch

Selects the desired amateur radio band for operation.

CLARIFIER

Allows fine-tuning of receiver frequency for clear reception.

PRESELECT

Tunes signal circuits for optimal transmit and receive performance.

MIC GAIN/CARRIER

Adjusts microphone gain and transmitter carrier level.

PLATE

Tunes the final amplifier's plate circuit.

LOADING

Tunes the output circuit for antenna impedance matching.

LEVEL

Controls the output level of the RF processor.

POWER

Main switch to turn the transceiver ON/OFF.

HEATER

Controls power to transmitter tube heaters for warm-up.

MOX-PTT-VOX

Selects transmitter mode: manual, push-to-talk, or voice-activated.

PROCESS

Engages the RF speech processor to improve intelligibility.

NB (NOISE BLANKER)

Eliminates noise pulses caused by ignition or other interference.

RF ATT (RF Attenuator)

Reduces incoming signal strength to prevent overload.

25 KHz/100 KHz (CALIBRATOR)

Provides frequency markers for calibration.

PHONES

Jack for connecting headphones for private listening.

MIC

Microphone input jack for voice transmission.

METER

Selects meter display for PA current, power output, or ALC.

REAR APRON CONNECTIONS AND CONTROL

AF-IN

Audio input for auxiliary station equipment.

IF OUT

IF signal output for external equipment like panoramic adapters.

SP

Audio output for an external speaker.

PTT

Jack for external transmit control, like a foot switch.

PATCH

Speech input terminal for phone patch connections.

REC

Receiver output connection for phone patch or other use.

TONE

Sidetone output for additional receivers.

A-TRIP

Anti-trip input from an additional receiver.

FAN

Power outlet for an optional cooling fan.

P.O. ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment for relative power output meter indication.

RF OUT

RF signal output for external equipment like transverters.

GND

Ground connection point.

LAMP FUSE

Protects RF amplifier transistor from strong signals.

RCV ANT

Connection for an external receiver antenna.

ANT

Coaxial connection for the main antenna.

ACC

Accessory socket for operating voltages and relays.

KEY

Key jack for CW code operation.

EXT VFO

Connection point for an external VFO.

FUSE

Fuse holder for various fuses.

POWER

Power receptacle for AC and DC cables.

OPERATION

INITIAL CHECK

Steps to perform before connecting power to ensure unit integrity.

FREQUENCY SELECTION

Guide on using the main tuning dial and band selector.

RECEIVER CALIBRATION

Steps to calibrate the receiver for optimal performance.

TRANSMITTER TUNE-UP

PRE-TUNING

Initial steps to prepare the transmitter for final tuning.

FINAL TUNING

Detailed steps to achieve maximum transmitter output.

SSB OPERATION

VOICE OPERATION WITH RF PROCESSOR

How to use the RF speech processor for clearer voice transmission.

CW OPERATION

AM OPERATION

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

TUBE & SEMICONDUCTOR COMPLEMENT

Lists all vacuum tubes and semiconductor devices used in the unit.

(1) IF UNIT (PB1181B)

Description of the IF unit's circuitry and function.

(2) HIGH FREQUENCY IF UNIT (PB1180B)

Description of the high-frequency IF unit's circuitry.

(3) LOW FREQUENCY IF UNIT (PB1183B)

Description of the low-frequency IF unit's circuitry.

(4) AUDIO UNIT (PB1315A)

Description of the audio unit, including microphone and speaker circuits.

(5) MODULATOR UNIT (PB1184A)

Description of the modulator unit for SSB and AM signals.

(6) POWER REGULATOR UNIT (PB1314A)

Description of the unit that regulates DC power supply voltages.

(7) VFO UNIT (PB-1056)

Description of the Variable Frequency Oscillator unit.

(8) NOISE BLANKER UNIT (PB-1292)

Description of the noise blanker circuit for reducing interference.

(9) CRYSTAL CONTROL/RF PROCESSOR UNIT (PB-1534)

Description of the unit for crystal control and RF processing.

CRYSTAL CONTROL

Details on using crystal-controlled operation.

RF PROCESSOR (PB-1534)

Explains the function and adjustment of the RF processor.

(10) RECTIFIER UNIT (PB-1076B)

Description of the rectifier unit providing DC voltages.

(11) MAIN CHASSIS

Overview of the main chassis containing core components.

(A) POWER SUPPLY

Details the AC and DC power supply system.

(B) PRESELECT

Explains the preselect tuning controls.

(C) FINAL AMPLIFIER

Description of the final amplifier stage.

(11) METERING

Explanation of the transceiver's metering functions.

CRYSTAL CALCULATIONS FOR CRYSTAL CONTROLLED TRANSCEIVER OPERATION WITH THE EXTERNAL VFO OR THE TRANSCEIVER INTERNAL FIX OSCILLATOR, PB1534

CW FILTER INSTALLATION

Instructions for installing an optional CW filter.

ALIGNMENT

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Lists the necessary test equipment for alignment procedures.

GENERAL

General guidelines and precautions for performing alignment.

1. S-METER SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT

Procedure to adjust the S-meter for accurate signal strength readings.

2. NOISE BLANKER THRESHOLD

How to adjust the noise blanker threshold for effective noise reduction.

3. VOX ADJUSTMENT

Steps to adjust the Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) controls.

4. CW SIDETONE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the volume of the CW sidetone audio.

5. CARRIER BALANCE

Procedure to balance the carrier for proper SSB operation.

6. ALC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT (EE/EX model)

Adjusting the Automatic Level Control meter reading.

7. RF PROCESSOR

Adjusting the RF speech processor for improved intelligibility.

8. VOLTAGE REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the voltage regulator to provide stable DC output.

9. CLARIFIER ADJUSTMENT

Fine-tuning the clarifier control for frequency alignment.

10. BIAS ADJUSTMENT

Setting the bias for the final amplifier tubes for linearity.

11. POWER OUTPUT METER ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the meter to indicate relative power output.

12. FINAL AMPLIFIER NEUTRALIZATION

Procedure to neutralize the final amplifier tubes.

13. ALIGNMENT OF TRANSMITTER MIXER/DRIVER AND RECEIVER FRONT END STAGES

14. HETERODYNE CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR ALIGNMENT

15. TRAP COIL ALIGNMENT

RF UNIT

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD PB-1181(A~Z)

Component details for the RF unit's main PCB.

IF UNIT

Component details for the IF unit module.

MIXER UNIT

Component details for the mixer unit module.

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD PB-1183(A~Z)

Component details for the low-frequency IF unit's PCB.

FIX/RF PROCESS UNIT

Component details for the Fix/RF Process unit.

NB UNIT

Component details for the Noise Blanker unit.

VFO UNIT

Component details for the VFO unit.

RECTIFIER UNIT

Component details for the Rectifier unit.

MAIN CHASSIS

Component details for the main chassis.

FT-IOIE CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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