eHam

eHam Forums => Mods And Repairs => Topic started by: W7CXC on March 20, 2023, 12:05:06 PM

Title: FT1000D
Post by: W7CXC on March 20, 2023, 12:05:06 PM
Hi folks... Does anyone have a recommendation or first hand experience with someone who specializes in FT1000D repairs. Am in the market for a 1000D and would like to speak with someone regarding repair prospects, if needed, prior to seriously starting to shop. Any thoughts will be appreciated. 73's David
Title: Re: FT1000D
Post by: K6AER on March 20, 2023, 02:00:00 PM

Why would you want to have a 25 year old HF transceiver that parts are no longer available and the receiver has a 2 kHz adjacent channel selectivity of only 69 dB?

Any newer $1000 SDR radio has 30 dB better selectivity, current product support and will not give you a hernia when you move it.

If you find a working unit and buy it with little chance of repair it is worthless when it fails from that point on.
Title: Re: FT1000D
Post by: W7CXC on March 20, 2023, 03:28:40 PM
Well....
1. It is a classic and there is something to be said about preserving the history of amateur radio.
2. It is built like a tank and will not move on the table when pushing buttons and twisting knobs.
3. As this is a hobby and it is only on occasion that I dabble in contests the 69 db selectivity is of no     concern to me. The main rig is near the top of the Sherwood list and if the adjacent channel selectivity becomes an issue then i will use that one
4.The hernia has been repaired with some kind of mesh implant so at least that side is safe. The HQ140x likely is just about as heavy and I can still carry that. (difficult...yes!)
5.Being a button and knob, long of tooth kind of guy, the 1000d just appeals to me. I would rather { I don't} drive a 20 year old top of the line BMW 7 series than a new Yugo even if the Yugo has a touch screen.
6. I like the sound of analog stuff better than SDR equipment

Lastly....the 1000d just has an appeal, to me, that the newer, plastic, menu driven, shoe boxes do not. If need be will get a second one to act as a spare parts unit.

 ;) 73's

 

Title: Re: FT1000D
Post by: W0CKI on March 20, 2023, 05:33:03 PM
Having bought one when new I loved it. Went back to Yaesu twice, once under warranty once not. Both for finals replacement. Expensive! Final’s went again, so did the radio.

Title: Re: FT1000D
Post by: ZS5WC on March 21, 2023, 12:19:33 AM
 ;)W7CXC , Hear Hear!.. My sentiments exactly. Why settle for a prius if you can buy a Dodge Charger for less?..
At least the 1000d is still a real radio. Not just a bit of A to D processing kit that is supposedly so wonderful.
I had the 1000d , and yes, it is heavy and it is great to operate. The 1000d was traded in for an Yeasu FT-1000mp MK5. Also a good rig. Finals do go with misuse, and the MP was notorious for it in Class A operation. Was silly to include the class A option in a rig that was reasonable clean in the IMD dept. anyway.

SDR rigs are probably the way everyone would go to save costs, not the way I want to go.
Ill keep my legacy rigs going even if I use baling wire and super glue.
I hear everything out there, and everyone hears me.
Im surprised USA hams are complaining about parts availability is a country where most parts are at your fingertips. Tube were supposedly obsolete 30 years ago, they are still around.
Like the TS-940s and PA issues--well enthusiasts like K0IOK are making NEW mosfet PA amps for the 940 as well as an PSU retrofit kit.
Something to be said for die hards and legacy radio fans.
73 de William,
ZS4L / ZS5WC
Title: Re: FT1000D
Post by: K6YE on March 21, 2023, 09:13:06 AM
It is a dated radio. I have owned one since 1999 and it has never had a problem. That does not mean that all of them are great. There are newer radios with DSP and better noise reduction. Have fun no matter what.

Semper Fi,

Tommy - K6YE
DX IS and CW RULES.
Title: Re: FT1000D
Post by: KD7RDZI2 on March 21, 2023, 01:57:24 PM
I would really worry if I needed a radio with a 110db close-in dynamic range.
Title: Re: FT1000D
Post by: K1MMI on March 24, 2023, 09:48:11 AM
Well....
1. It is a classic and there is something to be said about preserving the history of amateur radio.
2. It is built like a tank and will not move on the table when pushing buttons and twisting knobs.
3. As this is a hobby and it is only on occasion that I dabble in contests the 69 db selectivity is of no     concern to me. The main rig is near the top of the Sherwood list and if the adjacent channel selectivity becomes an issue then i will use that one
4.The hernia has been repaired with some kind of mesh implant so at least that side is safe. The HQ140x likely is just about as heavy and I can still carry that. (difficult...yes!)
5.Being a button and knob, long of tooth kind of guy, the 1000d just appeals to me. I would rather { I don't} drive a 20 year old top of the line BMW 7 series than a new Yugo even if the Yugo has a touch screen.
6. I like the sound of analog stuff better than SDR equipment

Lastly....the 1000d just has an appeal, to me, that the newer, plastic, menu driven, shoe boxes do not. If need be will get a second one to act as a spare parts unit.

 ;) 73's

 
David, I understand where you are coming from... It sounds like the FT-1000/D would be a fun radio to use in your shack.

Tim Moes, WD0FKC, www.midwest-technical.com has an excellent reputation for repairing older Yaesu Transceivers. On his website it says he will be back open on April 15th.

I bought the FT-990, the little brother of the FT-1000/D, in 1992. I've built accessories: CAT Interface, Digital Interface, Digital Recorder and added a panadapter. I also have all the filters and a DSP unit. It works fine for PSK31, FT8 and the receiver seems as good as my FT-2000 and my 990 has full output on all bands. It meets all my operating needs at this time. I like the pleasant Analog sound, especially on CW, better than my FT-2000.

I think it would be very easy to add accessories to the FT-1000/D if that catches your interest. Plus your main rig is near the top of the Sherwood List.

In 30 years I've replaced the S-Meter Lamp twice, replaced 2 backup batteries, blown standard diodes, blown a zener diode, had a few colder solder joints, had 3 or 4 IC failures, and 5 years ago replaced the T/R relay($13.62 from Yaesu).

eham.net reviews has a lot information on FT-1000/D repairs.

You can always check on ebay to see what kind of modules and parts may be available for the FT-1000/D. I've been following 990 repair parts on ebay for at least 10 years and it has been surprising how many 990 parts/modules can be purchased. These days people tear an old transceiver apart and sell modules, on/off power switches, displays, knobs, speakers, fans, connecting cables, chassis parts, front panels, rear panels, screws, and a lot more stuff.

Yaesu doesn't have a lot of replacement parts but I believe they continued to repair the FT-1000/D for about 15 years. So you can always check with Yaesu - sometimes they may have the part you need.

73,
Ed
Title: Re: FT1000D
Post by: KG0DB on March 24, 2023, 04:05:33 PM
Hi folks... Does anyone have a recommendation or first hand experience with someone who specializes in FT1000D repairs. Am in the market for a 1000D and would like to speak with someone regarding repair prospects, if needed, prior to seriously starting to shop. Any thoughts will be appreciated. 73's David

I just purchased a Yaesu FT-1000MP Mark V.  Very similar to the 1000D.  It's my second FT-1000 radio.  I couldn't be happier.