Bob Miller wrote:

On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 05:28:04 GMT, zeno wrote:

OK, I know this unit is total out of date and apparently had
some glitches, but it came along with an entire lot I
obtained which contained some other really good stuff, so in
a sense I have almost nothing invested in this solid state
boat anchor, but how bad can it really be, afterall it was
apparently Yaesu's top of the line transceiver a couple of
decades ago.

Might I not have some fun with it for awhile until I decide
what better thing to get? I am a new returning ham after more
decades than this outmoded transceiver. Apparently it was
both ahead of its time and outmoded as soon as it came out in
the early 80s. There was not very much info online but
apparently many European hams used it for awhile. I am just
getting started and am not sure what to really invest in.
This Yaesu is in working condition and the old guy getting
rid of it (and a whole garage full of other stuff), thought
it was pretty great when he last used it. Anyone have
anything good to say? Actually I haven't even hooked it up
yet.

Bill, K6TAJ

It was certainly the cat's meow in the early 80s when it was
introduced. Just plug the damned thing in and use it. Will probably
outperform most newer units. While you're at it, find a good guru who
knows how to fix older Yeasu's. :-)

A few years from now, it'll probably be worth $10,000 plus on ebay.
(If you keep it stock).

Bob
k5qwg

If nothing else it is a challenge to learn. Lots of features, kind of on
the complicated side of things. Guess it is a good introduction to modern
style rigs. It has all the documentation, manuals, service manuals, and
every receipt for minor repairs. Apparently the pilot lights are out on
the two meters. I may just forget about this, since I imagine it is not
an easy fix. Does Yaesu still work on these things?

Bill K6TAJ