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GigaParts Yaesu FT-DX101D Sweepstakes - ends August 22, 2019 (FCC licensed US amateur operators only)

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PRIZES. One Grand Prize, Yaesu FT-DX101D, valued at $3999.95

PROMOTION PERIOD. The Promotion Period begins April 12, 2019 and ends August 22, 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

Yaesu FT-DX101D brochure
https://qrznow.com/wp-content/upl...101DMP.pdf

The English language User Manual Reading http://www.gianora-hsu.ch/files/p...04D-BS.pdf
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Heh. I was about to post - but you beat me to it. Thanks for being on top of this.
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Heh. I was about to post - but you beat me to it. Thanks for being on top of this.
Another contest featuring a product you can't buy yet. No manual, only a sales brochure. They have been talking about it since last May but still no firm release date. Hopefully one will be available in late August when this contest ends. $3999.95 but hey they throw in Free Shipping. Wow Free Shipping on a $4000 order!worship
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Thanks.
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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.
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$3999.95 but hey they throw in Free Shipping. Wow Free Shipping on a $4000 order!https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...ot-worship.gif
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Question: On the FT-101E, did how many watts on AM?

Answer: 80
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Q: What is an advantage of CMOS logic devices over TTL devices?

A: Lower power consumption

Question E6 C05 from the study guide Reading https://hamstudy.org/browse/E4_2016/E6C
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Another contest featuring a product you can't buy yet. No manual, only a sales brochure. They have been talking about it since last May but still no firm release date. Hopefully one will be available in late August when this contest ends. $3999.95 but hey they throw in Free Shipping. Wow Free Shipping on a $4000 order!https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...ot-worship.gif
Technically most orders over $99 ship for free woot
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Q: Which of the following choices is a way to improve the efficiency of a ground-mounted quarter-wave vertical antenna?

A: Install a good radial system

Question E9 A11 from the study guide Reading https://hamstudy.org/browse/E4_2012/E9A

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Q: What is a truth table?
A: A list of inputs and corresponding outputs for a digital device

Question E7A-10 from the study guide Reading https://www.kb6nu.com/2016-extra-...-circuits/

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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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Q: What was the weight of the FT-101 Late Model

A: 30 pounds

User manual for FT-101 Late 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 is the effect of intermodulation products in a linear power amplifier?

A: Transmission of spurious signals

Question E7-B16 from the study guide Reading https://hamstudy.org/browse/E4_2016/E7B


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