Hi Kevin,
Longtime no see. How are things going with you? You still using the FT-101E for AM? Also, did you work out your amplifier situation?
73,
Ellen - AF9J
P.S. - in case you don't know, I bought a Johnson Viking II as a non-runner for $75, and restored it to working condition this past March. It is my main low ban HF transmitter. For the ghihg bands, I'm using your '101's evil twin - the FT-301 (I got one for peanuts in April, tried it on a lark on 10m, got good reports about it on 10m AM, and have been using it ever since).
Hello Ellen,
Well I look forward to hearing that Viking II!! We have not worked on the air yet so i am definitely looking forward to that day when we do!
Yes we are still using the Yaesu FT 101EE now completely re freshened inside with all new Caps throughout, Rectifier board redone etc... I have also happened upon a Drake L4B in PRISTINE condition, L4 PS redone with a Peter Dahl transformer, all new guts etc, The RF deck has been gone thru and cleaned up along with a new High Volume blower, another blower mounted externally above the chimneys too exhaust the heat, And a new 75 Meter Antenna that is working extremely well, I have had the fortune of talking to a few of the guys on AM as of late, Everything is working well and it's good to be back!
Great to see your still at it Ellen!
73's,
Kevin KA2ZNI