On 18 Feb 2006 at 13:25, Mark Foltarz wrote: > I picked up a Yaesu 570 ( predacessor to FT-101) at the Brooksville hamfest > today. No finals. > > I seem to remember a few years back an article on converting the finals in a > FT-101* to 6146s. > > Seems like a good idea now since a 6KD6 sweep tube cost a lot more than a > 6146. > > Back when the tube rice boxes came out the sweep tubes could be had for a > couple of bucks. > > Anyone have thoughts on this potential conversion?
BAD IDEA! Your mileage may vary. Stay with the 6KD6es and pay the $35 or so for them. You will never regret it. Hacking into that nice old Yaesu could become a dream come true..... a VERY BAD DREAM! YMMV = Your mileage May Vary
