With the VFO 1000, tuning SSB is a snap.  Most hams operate on even 1KHz frequencies.  So using the 1KHz tuning step, SSB signals are received without careful tuning as required with analog tuning.  Usually no tweaking is required.  The VFO 1000 / FT-101 is a Direct Digital External VFO for all Yaesu FT-101 models except the FT-101Z and FT-101ZD.  It provides the VFO function of the FV-101B, with the extreme  accuracy and stability of modern digital techniques.  There is no installation except to plug it into the External VFO connector on the FT-101.  A separate PTT connection is required to use the RIT function, but is not required for normal VFO operation.  Each band can be easily calibrated to compensate for aged crystals in the transceiver.  Once that is done, you will never again be told that you are off frequency.  There are a total of 14 bands so the 3 extra bands could be used to display the bands of a transverter.  The LCD is backlit.   Power is from the FT-101.

EVEN IF YOU DON'T WANT A SECOND VFO, YOU CAN USE THE VFO 1000 AS YOUR PRIMARY VFO, AND ENJOY THE ACCURACY AND STABILITY OF THE LATEST DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY.  JUST SWITCH THE FT-101 TO EXTERNAL VFO FOR BOTH RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT.

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