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GigaParts Yaesu FT-DX101D Sweepstakes - ends December 17, 2019 (FCC licensed US amateur operators only)

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PRIZES. One Grand Prize, Yaesu FT-DX101D Package, valued at $5735.00
consisting of Yaesu FT-DX101D, DX Racer Desk, DX Racer Chair, HEIL Sound PRAS, HEIL Sound Pro Set 7, 150FT ABR Coax
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PROMOTION PERIOD. The Promotion Period begins August 27, 2019 and ends December 17, 2019

ELIGIBILITY. To participate, you must be at least 18 years of age at time of entry and an FCC licensed US amateur operator or the legal guardian of a minor who is so licensed. Due to restrictive laws in many countries, this promotion is only valid within the United States, its territories, and possessions.

Entry Page: http://www.gigaparts.net/sweepstakes/

BONUS ENTRIES. Bonus entries may be submitted online by correctly answering a multiple choice trivia question after submitting your initial daily entry.

Official Rules below entry form

The original Yaesu FT-101 series ceased production in 1986.
The new FTDX101D model was F.C.C. approved 02/20/19

Useful resources for answering the daily bonus questions.

Yaesu FT-DX101D brochure
https://0f03806ff3d3e74e9602-196c...04D-BS.pdf

The Yaesu product page: https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm...Archived=0


The English language User Manual Reading https://0f03806ff3d3e74e9602-196c...04D-BS.pdf

Wikipedia on the original model
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yae...101#Models

Questions and answers are often lifted straight out of one of the study guides Reading https://hamstudy.org/
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08-27-2019 at 03:27 AM.
08-27-2019 at 03:27 AM.
08-27-19

Q: What year was the FT-101 first made by Yaesu?

A: Early 1971

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yae...101#Models

Same question the started the last giveaway with. I wonder if they will ask the same questions in the same order?
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08-27-2019 at 01:57 PM.
08-27-2019 at 01:57 PM.
What a dumb answer on their part. Are there two years in 1971, an early one and a late one?
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08-27-2019 at 03:04 PM.
08-27-2019 at 03:04 PM.
Thanks.
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08-28-2019 at 03:50 AM.
08-28-2019 at 03:50 AM.
8-28-19

Q The early FT-101 SSB Transceiver operates as how many watts SSB?

A: 260

Read carefully. They were asking about the early FT-101, not the new model.

Entry page https://www.gigaparts.net/sweepstakes/

Same question they asked on 4-13-19 https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=126802699&postcount=6
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08-29-2019 at 03:57 AM.
08-29-2019 at 03:57 AM.
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Q On the FT-101E, did how many watts on AM?

A: 80 watts

Read carefully. They were asking about the old FT-101E, not the new model FT-DX101D.

The old FT-101E http://www.rigpix.com/yaesu/ft101e.htm

Entry page https://www.gigaparts.net/sweepstakes/

Same question they asked on 4-14-19 https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=126823660&postcount=8
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08-29-2019 at 09:15 AM.
08-29-2019 at 09:15 AM.
If they are just looping through old postings, that will make finding the answers a lot faster. :-) It'll be interesting to see how they handle the old questions which were worded incorrectly.
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08-30-2019 at 04:09 AM.
08-30-2019 at 04:09 AM.
08-30-2019 and 5-23-2019

Q: What type of full-color display is used on the FTDX101D?

A: TFT

The English language User Manual - page four General Discription Reading http://www.gianora-hsu.ch/files/p...04D-BS.pdf

Entry page https://www.gigaparts.net/sweepstakes/

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If they are just looping through old postings, that will make finding the answers a lot faster. :-) It'll be interesting to see how they handle the old questions which were worded incorrectly.
They partially broke the pattern. They are no longer going in the same order as last time.
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08-30-2019 at 10:41 PM.
08-30-2019 at 10:41 PM.
8-31-2019

Q: What mic comes with the FTDX-101D?
A: SSM-75G


Also, their page shows a picture of 'win a ic-7610'.. heh
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08-31-2019 at 07:15 AM.
08-31-2019 at 07:15 AM.
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Also, their page shows a picture of 'win a ic-7610'.. heh
FWIW, Click on 'Win a IC-7610' and it takes you to the Yaesu FT-DX101D order page.Confused
Same question they asked 05-24-2019laugh out loud
They're making it too easy. Not that I'm complaining.Smilie
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09-01-2019 at 04:36 AM.
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Q: What is the External Tuner option for the FTDX101D?

A: FC-40

The English language User Manual Reading page eight - Available options
http://www.gianora-hsu.ch/files/p...04D-BS.pdf

Entry page https://www.gigaparts.net/sweepstakes/

FWIW, they fixed 'Win a IC-7610' to read 'Win a Yaesu FT-DX101D.' Maybe they follow this board? Nah.
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09-02-2019 at 04:40 AM.
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Q: FT-101 Late Model coverage for CB was?

A: 26.9-27.5 MHz

User manual for FT-101 Late Reading http://www.foxtango.org/ft-librar...ate(2).pdf

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09-03-2019 at 03:26 AM.
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Q: What was the weight of the FT-101 Late Model

A: 30 pounds

User manual for FT-101 Late Model Reading http://www.foxtango.org/ft-librar...ate(2).pdf

Odd that they keep asking questions about the model that was discontinued more than 30 years ago instead of promoting the new model.Scratchhead

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Q: What antenna port is designed for RX only on the FTDX101D?

A: 3

The English language User Manual Reading page twelve - Rear Panel
http://www.gianora-hsu.ch/files/p...04D-BS.pdf

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09-05-2019 at 04:35 AM.
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09-05-2019 and 5-27-2019

Q: What does ATT mean on the display?

A: Attenuator

The English language User Manual Reading page eighteen - ATT (Attenuator)
http://www.gianora-hsu.ch/files/p...04D-BS.pdf

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