[Yaesu] FT-5100 Creeping Black Area on Display

[kd4e]

> http://www.yaesu.com/?cmd=ContactUs&DivisionID=65
> at the left of that page there's a telephone number 
> for requesting parts.
> Good luck  Guillermo - LU8EYW.

Called them today (714) 827-7600, the wait was very
reasonable and the clerk polite and helpful.

Here is the report:

Yaesu FT-5100 Replacement LCD Part reference numbers
FTD8E51ABK & G6090088 $15.30 (DISCONTINUED)

Yaesu FT-5100 Complete Front Panel Replacement Part
CA0705006  $119.93 (AVAILABLE)

Needless to say I am in the market for a LCD as the
vintage FT-5100 does not justify the investment of $119.+

Anyone have a LCD or perhaps could refer me to a local
Yaesu repair shop (authorized or independent) who has
one in stock they are willing to sell?

Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e