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Yaesu FT-ONE
OK, I know this unit is total out of date and apparently had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 |
If I remember correctly, that was Yaesu's challenge against the Drake TR7.
Glass epoxy circuit boards, card cage construction, doubly-balanced diode ring mixer. You can't go wrong with this one. I've wanted one for quite some time, but whenever they go up for sale, people are asking very silly prices. With all of the newer feature laden transceivers currently available, you wouldn't be able to sell it for what it is worth; that is the reason that I am keeping my TR7. I would just hang on to it. It is a nice rig. Pete "zeno" wrote in message ... OK, I know this unit is total out of date and apparently had some glitches, but it came along with an entire lot I obtained which contained some other really good stuff, so in a sense I have almost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 |
If I remember correctly, that was Yaesu's challenge against the Drake TR7.
Glass epoxy circuit boards, card cage construction, doubly-balanced diode ring mixer. You can't go wrong with this one. I've wanted one for quite some time, but whenever they go up for sale, people are asking very silly prices. With all of the newer feature laden transceivers currently available, you wouldn't be able to sell it for what it is worth; that is the reason that I am keeping my TR7. I would just hang on to it. It is a nice rig. Pete "zeno" wrote in message ... 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 |
In article , 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 There was a article in Communications Quarterly several years ago about stablilizing the thing and adding a 10 hz display. It's got several oscillators and they all float around. The crystals were part of the problem, but also the use of cheap trimmer caps which were replaced with piston trimmers in the article. A fun rig to play around with, but you might need to get some extender cards if you can find them otherwise jury rig up with wires to card connectors (a mess). Enjoy Dale, K9VUJ -- |
In article , 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 There was a article in Communications Quarterly several years ago about stablilizing the thing and adding a 10 hz display. It's got several oscillators and they all float around. The crystals were part of the problem, but also the use of cheap trimmer caps which were replaced with piston trimmers in the article. A fun rig to play around with, but you might need to get some extender cards if you can find them otherwise jury rig up with wires to card connectors (a mess). Enjoy Dale, K9VUJ -- |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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