[Yaesu] Slow tuning for FT-1000...where to buy

[Sandy Lynch]

I've received several requests for this info .. so I'll just list it 
here now.

International Radio Service Division, Inc.
1118 Raymond Avenue
Ft. Pierce, Florida 34950
Tel: 561-489-6302

The unit is p/n TU 1000M and it is the "Tuning Upgrade" for the FT-1000.
Cost is $49.95 plus $5.00 shipping/insurance.

The installation instructions are pretty complete, but the quality
of the photocopied photos leaves much to be desired.

73, Sandy W7BX
slay@netcom.com


> 
> Do you have a phone or mail address for the FT-1000 tuning upgrade?
> kg8aw@ismi.net
> 
> Sandy Lynch wrote:
> 
> > This is probably old hat for many of the fellows on this reflector,
> > but in case you haven't heard of it ...  there is a small modification
> > that can be made to the FT-1000 that will drop the tuning rate for
> > the rig from its usual high speed 10KHz per revolution to about
> > 2.5KHz.  However, as you spin the VFO knob faster it smoothly
> > goes back to the usual 10KHz rate and even to 25KHz with rapid
> > rotation. Apparently, the same mod can be used for the sub-VFO ..
> > but I personally would get no advantage from it.
> >
> > The 2.5KHz rate is wonderful when using the tight CW filters.
> > Anyway ... I've had it installed for only a few days now and
> > am very pleased with it.
> >
> > Installation time was around 20 minutes or so ... but I was very
> > slow and meticulous.  The instructions for installing the small
> > PCB were relatively easy to follow and complete.  FWIW, the
> > unit was supplied by the fellows who took over the IRCI service
> > divisions.  It's called the "FT-1000 Tuning Upgrader" and cost
> > $54.95 including shipping to my address.
> >
> > Disclaimer:  I have no affiliation or other interest in the firm.
> >
> > 73, Sandy W7BX
> > Portland, Oregon
> > slay@netcom.com
> >
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