Club Items for sale

Kindly donated by the generous widow of a keen radio amateur who loved to restore older radios:-

Item 1: Yaesu FT-101ZD HF Transceiver

Serial number 060399

Our asking price is best offer over $500 (plus Post and Packaging if needed).

The FT-101ZD was a classic hybrid radio produced by Yaesu in the late 70’s. Many hams know the FT-101 range for its very good reputation for performance and durability.

This radio has been successfully tested transmitting on 20m. The radio is in very good condition with the following noted: The analogue meter lever-switch is noisy / intermittent, the digital display brightness varies, the heater has been internally wired to bypass the Aux socket.

Extensive testing has not been performed. The unit is clean, and in very good mechanical condition. It is supplied with the Yaesu hand microphone and the transceiver has the optional fan fitted.

Original Spec:

The unit is sold as a second-hand item and is ‘sold as seen’ without guarantee of performance, warranty or of meeting any particular specification. Inspection of the unit can undertaken at BDARS clubhouse in Victoria Point, 4165, Queensland. The unit weighs about 15KG.

The asking price does not include other items shown in the images (e.g. the dummy load or the SWR meter) or the cost of postage and packing – this will be added at cost price to the final amount of the sale. Buyer pickup preferred.

The radio powered-up driving a dummy load (The sale does not include AV-601 or the dummy load)

Please contact our BDARS Secretary, Martin VK4MCU if you would like to see this radio in person, or to make an offer for it:- secretary@bdars.org.au

Item 2: Yaesu FT-101B HF Transceiver

Serial number 4M 316080

Our asking price is best offer over $500 (plus Post and Packaging if needed).

The Yaesu FT-101B, introduced in 1972, is a classic hybrid transceiver that became a cornerstone for amateur radio operators seeking versatility and reliability. This model combines solid-state circuitry with tube-driven finals, delivering stable and robust performance across HF bands.

Its compact and user-friendly design includes an easy-to-read analog dial and a built-in power supply, making it suitable for both base station and portable operations. The FT-101B’s ability to cover all amateur bands from 80 to 10 meters, including a WWV position for time signal reception, was revolutionary for its time, offering flexibility for DXing, contests, and casual QSOs.

The Yaesu FT-101B delivers a transmit power of up to 260 watts PEP (Peak Envelope Power) in SSB mode, making it capable of reaching distant stations with ease. Its tube-driven finals ensure consistent high-power output, offering reliable performance for both casual and contest operations.