[Yaesu] Another FR-101 question

Wed Jan 28 22:33:28 EST 2009

Bruce wrote:
> Hello John,
>> There are optional 6 and 2 meter converters for the FR-101,
> which will allow the FR-101 to then receive 6 and 2 meters.
>> There are optional 6 and 2 meter transverters for the FL-101
> transmitter. They allow the signal from the FL-101 to be
> converted to 6 or 2 meters, and they also contain converters
> that allow 6 and 2 meter signals to be received on the FR-101.
>> There is no optional VFO for the FL-101 transmitter.
>> Some more info:
>> The Yaesu FTV-250 is a 2 meter transverter converter covering 144-148 
> MHz in SSB, AM, CW and FM modes. Output frequency is 28-30 MHz. 
> Transmitter power is 12 watts PEP SSB, 10 watts on CW and 4 watts on AM 
> and FM. It is designed to match several Yaesu transmitters and 
> transceivers including the FL-101.
>> The Yaesu FTV-650B is a 6 meter transverter converter covering 50-54 MHz 
> in SSB, AM, CW and FM modes. Output frequency is 28-30 MHz. Transmitter 
> power is 50 watts PEP SSB, 50 watts on CW and 10 watts on AM and FM. It 
> is designed to match several Yaesu transmitters and transceivers 
> including the FL-101.
>> The Yaesu FR-101 is an amateur band receiver with provisions for 
> multimode reception on twenty one 500 kHz amateur and shortwave bands 
> from 160 to 10 meters. Two meters and six meter coverage is available by 
> optional converters. Supplied frequency ranges include: 3.5-4, 7-7.5, 
> 14-14.5, 21-21.5, 28-28.5, 28.5-29 MHz. It is designed to match the 
> FL-101 transmitter through easy wiring. The FR101 will also work with 
> the FT-101/277E transceivers. Operation is from 100/110/117/200/220/234 
> VAC. Features include accurate analog dial, attenuator, crystal 
> calibrator, noise blanker, AGC OFF/SLOW/FAST, RF gain and squelch. 6 x 
> 13.5 x 12 inches 20 Lbs.
>> The Yaesu FL-101 amateur transmitter covers covering 160 to 10 meters in 
> CW, LSB, USB and FSK modes. Power input is 240 watts PEP, 180 watts CW 
> and 80 watts AM/RTTY. Standard features include: VOX, CW break-in and 
> FSK (170 Hz shift). An RF processor may be added as an option. Operation 
> is from 100/110/117/200/220/240 VAC 50/60 Hz. The Yaesu FL-101 is a 
> great match with the FR-101.
>> 73, Bruce WA8TNC
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> John Parker wrote:
>> I want to make sure I understand this, Please don’t laugh too hard.
>>>> I just checked the FR-101 that I received. It doesn’t have the 2M or 
>> 6M boards in it.
>>>> The 2M/6M VFO are for the transmitter correct?
>>>> John
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