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By Malcolm Eiselman, NC4L
nc4l@arrl.net
June 8, 2006
Words of wisdom not just for Yaesu owners, but for all amateurs.
For the past 16 years, I have focused on one hobby -- repairing Yaesu FT-102 radios. In those years, over 600 of these radios have been sent to me for repair. I have seen just about anything that can happen to a radio, from damage by the user to damage by the carrier used to ship the radios.
Because the only radio I work on is the Yaesu FT-102, I have developed a "10 Commandments" of sorts for dealing with this wonderful piece of radio equipment. By putting these in practice, my hope is that you can avoid disaster.
Failure to follow these commandments will surely cause the '102 to spew fire, belch smoke and/or become deaf and mute. And some that are not in compliance may be required to go through a personal exorcism with the Wouff Hong. The '102 Deity is forgiving, however, and the evil decrees can be averted with perseverance and application of these commandments. I say do not choose the path of evil. If these commandments are followed, the '102 Deity will surely protect your '102 and save you many dollars, heartache and frustration for all the days of your life.
In the name of being nonsectarian and bipartisan, these commandments will also lead to long lasting beneficial effects with radios of any other denomination or faith.
Malcolm Eiselman, NC4L, is an Amateur Extra class licensee from
Hollywood Hills, Florida. He has been involved in Amateur Radio for more than 45
years. He practiced cardiology in Florida until he retired in 2003.
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