PRIZES. One Grand Prize, Yaesu FT-DX101D, valued at $3299.95.
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PROMOTION PERIOD. The Promotion Period begins December 24, 2019 and ends March 24, 2020. All mail-in entries must be received by March 23, 2020. Online entries must be received by our server before noon (US Central time) on March 24, 2020.
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. Winners located outside of the 50 states but within a territory or possession will be responsible for all applicable freight charges. Entries with insufficient or inaccurate information will be disqualified. This promotion is VOID where prohibited by law. If you enter a club callsign, you may not enter, on the same day, the callsign of the trustee or another club callsign for which the same person is the trustee. Licensed amateur operators under legal age should have their legal guardians submit entries and claim any prizes on their behalf. GigaParts employees/ex-employees and their immediate family are not eligible to win.
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.
The Yaesu product page:
https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm...Archived=0
The English language User Manual
https://0f03806ff3d3e74e9602-196c...04D-BS.pdf
Since they ask the same questions over and over, the Q & A from the previous two contests.
GigaParts Yaesu FT-DX101D Sweepstakes that ended December 17, 2019
https://slickdeals.net/f/13341982-gigaparts-yaesu-ft-dx101d-sweepstakes-ends-december-17-2019-fcc-licensed-us-amateur-operators-only?v=1&p=130036444&newthread=success#post130036444
GigaParts Yaesu FT-DX101D Sweepstakes that ended August 22, 2019
https://slickdeals.net/f/13011748-gigaparts-yaesu-ft-dx101d-sweepstakes-ends-august-22-2019-fcc-licensed-us-amateur-operators-only
Wikipedia on the original model
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yae...101#Models
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How many channel memory is the Automatic Antenna Tuner in the FT101D?
Answer: 100
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" The antenna tuner uses LC switching. It has a large capacity 100 channel memory; the tuning data is automatically memorized to reduce tuning time when changing frequency."
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Q: What is the maximum bandwidth for a data emission on 60 meters?
A: 2.8 kHz
What is the maximum bandwidth for a data emission on 60 meters?
Answer: 2.8 kHz
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Study Guide question E1 A14
60-Meters A Brief History and FAQs http://www.arrl.org/60-meter-faq
60 Meters Online http://60metersonline.
60-Meter Operations – Recommended Practices http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Re...%206_4.pdf
How many USB ports are on the front panel of the FTDX101?
Answer: 2
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The English language User Manual
What is QMB button on the FTDX101D?
Answer: Quick Memory Bank
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The English language User Manual
How many codes for CTCSS encoding are available in FM mode for TX on FTDX101D?
Answer: 50
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The English language User Manual
Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) https://en.wikipedia.or
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What is the maximum power output permitted on the 60 meter band?
Answer: 100 watts PEP effective radiated power relative to the gain of a half-wave dipole
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Study Guide question E1 A05
60-Meters A Brief History and FAQs http://www.arrl.org/60-meter-faq
60 Meters Online http://60metersonline.
60-Meter Operations – Recommended Practices http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Re...%206_4.pdf
Which amateur band requires transmission on specific channels rather than on a range of frequencies?
Answer: 60m
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Study Guide question G1 A04
Refer to FCC Section: [97.303(h)] http://www.arrl.org/part-97-text
60-Meters A Brief History and FAQs http://www.arrl.org/60-meter-faq
60 Meters Online http://60metersonline.
60-Meter Operations – Recommended Practices http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Re...%206_4.pdf
What is NB on Reception side of a HF radio?
Answer: Noise Blanker
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Noise blanker From Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.or
What does a noise blanker really do, and what are the side effects?
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How big is the internal speaker in the FTDX101D?
Answer: 92mm
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The MP version comes with a 100mm external speaker.
That extra 8mm makes all the difference in the world.
What operating system is not compatible with the PC Control Software of a FTDX101D?
Answer: Windows 98
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In order to use PC Control Software with a FTDX101D you need to install the virtual COM port driver to make possible CAT communication via a USB cable.
According to the Virtual COM Port Driver Installation Manual https://www.yaesu.com/downloadFil...t
・Microsoft® Windows® 10
・Microsoft® Windows® 8.1
・Microsoft® Windows® 8
・Microsoft® Windows® 7
*The previous version of the virtual COM port driver (v6.7) for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 can be downloaded
from the Silicon Labs, Inc. website (http://www.silabs.com/products/mc...vcpdrivers.
aspx).
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What is the maximum permitted transmitter peak envelope power for an amateur station transmitting spread spectrum communications?
Answer: 10 W
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Study Guide question E1 F10
Spread Spectrum Article in QEX - QSL.net https://www.qsl.net/n9zia/ss.qexss.html
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What frequencies are authorized to an amateur station operating under RACES rules?
Answer: All amateur service frequencies authorized to the control operator
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Question E1 B10 from the study guide
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) https://en.wikipedia.or
RACES FCC Rules https://www.qsl.net/races/fcc.html
ARES® vs RACES FAQ http://www.arrl.org/ares-races-faq
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