[Yaesu] FT1000D Processor

[Paul Frantz]

I recently sent my FT1000D to Yaesu for repairs. After nearly 3 months 
in California they informed me yesterday that the processor is bad. The 
worse news is that the processor is obsolete and no spares are available.

I don't want to give up on this radio. Are there other sources of spare 
parts beside Yaesu? Does anyone have a spare board with a good 
processor? Any suggestions on who may be able to repair the radio?

I guess this is a downside to the modern computer based radios. There 
are alternatives if you can't get an original part for an old boat 
anchor, but if you lose a processor that is not available what can you do?


Thanks in advance,

Paul W5PF