#190

Lets look at why the FL-101 from Yaesu has no output power. Plus we are giving away a Heathkit VTVM.
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[@bmh67wa]

Consider this my entry for the meter! I watched your video on the curve tracer and am taking your advice and posting instead of replying to your comment as I had already done. Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving there Buddy. Keep these awesome videos coming! 👍

[@RadioWhisperer]

A great video, thanks so much! I would love to be part of the drawing for the Heathkit VTVM. I used to have one on my bench years ago and I would love to bring this one fully back to life again. Thanks for all the great info across your videos, best 73 and good DX

[@scottjohnston804]

Great video, every time I watch one of your videos I learn a thing or two and realize, I still have a lot more to learn! Thanks for what you to do.

[@tommysauer9826]

You have taught me more about my own FL-101 than anyone else. Thank you much! And unless I over looked it, I haven’t seen any video you done yet on the Kenwood Twins.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thank you very much Tommy. Much appreciate that comment. You are correct, I have not produced any videos on the Kenwood twins. Not many folks around here have them. And shipping is crazy. But I do have a set coming. Hopefully this month. So sometime in January I will feature a repair on the twins.

[@lylewatts6370]

Love the old Yaesu radios and they are worth saving. Great troubleshooting and explanation of how it works. I will look for the paint here from Lowes also. We all learn something from every video you make. Thanks for your time and unique way of describing problems.

[@laredojim9127]

I love the look of the 101 great video. I just got back into radios now that I am retired and hanging out in a RV that meter would come in handy for sure. You make some of the best videos. Thanks

[@ModusPonenz]

I really enjoy your videos. I’m encouraged to open up my recently acquired FT-101E and the service manual and see if my radio has a story to tell me. I remember using VTVM in school. I was fortunate enough to go to a high school where electronics was among the shop classes.

[@brianheise2675]

Hey Buddy, another nice repair... I love to see yet another unit saved from the land fill. I really never tire of troubleshooting because of the sweet reward of the problem found and repair at the end. Please put me in the hopper for the VTVM... Great job Buddy... Thanks for what you bring to us...

[@pierrelataillade7564]

Buddy you hit this one clean out of the park on this one....... Great vid. Learned a lot. Thanks

[@gordonwedman3179]

Impressed that you will try to rewind that meter core. That takes a lot of patience and skill. Best of luck with the complete repair.

[@johnthornton4708]

Great video!! I do learn quite a lot from watching you and Mr. Carlson! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with the rest of us. Put my name in the hat for the Heathkit VTVM!

[@Justplast]

Top Job. Love your videos keep up the good work, your helping ppl. Happy holidays.

[@garybevis8691]

Hi Buddy great video on the Yaesu FL 101s, Those are sharp looking. I still find it fascinating that Hams once had to buy a separate receiver to monitor the band you're working! Wows, I don't see that happening again anytime soon. I'm glad that there are still people like yourself repairing these old gals and showing us newbies how it was. I'm still learning to restore AA5's...lol I would also compliment you on your generosity regarding the Heathkit giveaway. I already own a very nice Heathkit V-6 which I restored and calibrated. They are great meters to have around, and surprisingly accurate, but I don't need a second one.

[@bmh67wa]

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving Buddy! You have way more patience than I would trying to fix that meter but as hard as they are to find I suspect that's what you'll be doing in the future. Great radios and totally worth it though.

[@danl2825]

Hi Buddy, thanks for the chance at this VTVM. And thank you for the videos that you do for the ham and electronics community.

[@fredskalski3601]

Thanks Buddy for another great video. I always enjoy them. I think though, that I would have checked the meter for movement before getting into it. I used to be a service tech at Heathkit in Benton Harbor and that is one of the first things you did when you had no meter movement. The Heath VTVMs are a great addition to any test bench and they are usually not very much money. Hi input resistance does not load down the circuit under test and tuning with a meter movement is easier that with a digital! You don't have to enter me into the drawing though as I have two Heath VTVMs that I use quite often. Keep up the good work Buddy and I will keep watching. 73, Ski ,

[@davidelsea9938]

As always Buddy zoned right in on the problem. Thanks for another great video.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks David.

[@vibra64]

Thanks for this video. You have taught me much. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@killercloud7019]

Good job Buddy I always enjoy your videos. I have never won anything except the draft lottery back in the late 60's. I was number 19 and 19 yrs old did 4 yrs in the Navy. I grew up during the Heathkit heydays and had a VTVM I built as a high school lab project. Somewhere through the early years someone borrowed it?? without returning it. I have since purchased and restored multiple pieces of Heathkit, Sencore, Leader test equipment. There is nothing better than the inside smell of old vintage electronics. Keep up the good work and excellent videos!!! Good luck to the upcoming winner!!

[@lacjac]

Another great video, I learn so much from each one. Thanks

[@fenderblues1744]

You've done really well on this Radio. Really Really well. Thank you.

[@hokepoke3540]

Thanks for this video, I sure enjoyed it. As for the vtvm I hope the person that got it is happy, I have had one for many years and use it frequently. I got to get mine from Heathkit and assembled it myself way to many years ago. I think I need to replace my caps in it and I know I am going to do so in my Heathkit SB-301/401 set and the power supply. Again thank you for your videos.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Tommie

[@ronwalls1393]

Hi , I just watched your KZbin and really liked the way you shown the repaired of the FL-101 ! I have a FT-101EE with the same problems . I haven't looked at it yet . I hope the repair on it will be as easy as your FL-101 ! You had a lot of good pointers for me to look at ! I just got done working on a Drake TR-4C . It needed 4 new tubes that I bought at the Findlay Ohio Ham Fest last weekend and a few other small parts too get it up and running ! I have 3 Tempo Ones and this FT-101EE of my own ! I try to repair tube radio's for my friend's . Thank you for the You Tube's that you have put on my computer for me to watch . They do help when I run into problems !! Thank you, Ron K8OLB

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Ron, I am glad the videos help you. Good luck on the 101. Sounds like you are in the right direction.

[@Joe_HamRadioGuy]

Love watching your videos I've learned allot more from you thank you

[@PapasDino]

I've had meter needles get "stuck" upscale after dropping a meter onto a hard surface; you can wipe a dryer sheet across the face of the meter case and that will dissipate the charge holding it up and let it return to proper operation. Thanks for the video Buddy and good luck to the lucky recipient of the VTVM, an analog meter like that is still a great piece of test gear on the bench...Happy Thanksgiving to all! 73 - Dino KL0S

[@aaronson2540]

Hey Mr. Dino do you ever keep in touch with Mark and Brain?

[@MrVasile]

Another great video. I always learn something new!

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Tony

[@jasonpirok]

Thanks for another great video Buddy!

[@bobkozlarekwa2sqq59]

Another great video, Happy Thanksgiving

[@dennisqwertyuiop]

VTVM I HAVE USE FOR IT, been in hospital due to a stroke so lots of catching up... thanks

[@towerman75]

Talk about the patient of Job. Never in a million years would I try to undertake the rebuild of a meter. For your sake, I hope you find another meter. Good luck, and a fine presentation to boot.

[@bfrieske]

Great looking meter!

[@ronmathis7739]

Good video love watching repair videos. would also like to throw my hat in for the meter.

[@TRXLab]

That was a very enjoyable video! Thanks for sharing my friend. 73

[@jerryblood9554]

Thanks for another great video Buddy. I also could use a VTVM as I've never owned one.

[@jenniferlachance351]

Hi Buddy. Love the show! Count me in for the VTVM sweepstakes! Thanks and 73 - Jennifer (KF5HCD)

[@cwebs1000]

I always like repair videos. Every radio I own had to be repaired. I have two Heathkit VTVMs and they are very handy. I don't need another one. They are very easy to rebuild so any new owner will be happy with it. Carl AB1ZI

[@VintageElectronicsGeek]

Another stellar video Buddy! ~Jack, VEG

[@TheRadioShop]

Thank you very much Jack

[@ke4est]

Another great video Buddy!!!!

[@kardeef33317]

I would love to win the meter, My favorite part is it needing alittle work so its like a mini kit. All of my equipment with the exception of one item, I have built from sub 15 dollar kits or with scavenged parts removed from garbage . It would see much use by me. Thank you for doing these drawing it gives people like me a small chance of getting great equipment. Though I have never one anything in my life I try to look at it as my chance of winning gets higher for everyone I don't win. Thank you again Buddy for sharing your knowledge and experience. I have learned a great deal from your videos and to let you know I am very grateful for the videos.

[@JR-fj5vc]

Great vids Buddy yes please throw my hat in for the VTVM like ur homebrew projects and like to catch u on ham radio one day tnx for time I think all caught up in them also ur giveaway s I think that's nice cu bud

[@skykingagi]

Hey Buddy. Love your videos. Nice work on the Yaesu. I am interested in that Heath meter if my name gets selected. Way back in the early 1970's, I was in 7th grade and the electronics teacher gave me an older version of that meter out of his junk box. I remember taking it home and getting it working again with the help of a family friend who was also an electrical engineer. It was a fun project and I got a lot of use out of it. Ken, N3GBW.

[@majordisappointment8692]

Nice radio will be around for a few more good years to come thanks.The VTVM would be a nice repair job to get a aspiring tech to cut their teeth on.I would love the chance to own one.

[@Ronnie9710]

Enjoyed that Buddy.Have a great turkey day.73 from Ronnie kn4u.

[@scubadoc7100]

Hey Buddy, I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos and have learned a lot by watching them. The last 14 months I have been out of work getting chemo treatments. I officially finished my last one on November 12 and have been called cured. It was a long 14 months but I used the time to learn all I could about restoring and trouble shooting mainly old Heathkit tube radios. Your videos have been very informative and helpful to me. Just wanted to says thanks. Also if you could place my name in that drawing for the VTVM I would appreciate it. Thanks and 73, KJ3V, Lynn.

[@n8nkqrp595]

I thought I wanted the vtvm... until I read your comment. I'm newly retired after having gone through 2 years of abject poverty while waiting out the appeal process. I'm now dealing with a-fib... along with mysterious gastro problems... but this is NOTHING compared to your hurdle. I'm so very happy for you! Good luck in the drawing.. and with your future Heathkit repairs and restorations. 73 :)

[@steve-si3oz]

Hello Lynn, I just wanted to wish you good luck with your chemo treatments. My Hats off to you for using your down time to learn something new. 73, Steve Ke7RTV

[@scubadoc7100]

steve Jackson thank you so much! I appreciate your thoughts. It has been a rough 15 months but I can see the end now. I am almost over the last treatment and am looking forward to starting back to work 2 January! I will continue repairing and refurbishing old radios I find on eBay. I have 2 Hallicrafters shortwave receivers next in line on the bench now. Merry Christmas and 73’s. Lynn

[@MIKROWAVE1]

I am also a survivor of acute Leukemia and you are hearing from a darned happy guy to be around. I wish the best for you and for a complete cure. My videos and my channel are purely a result of my close call! I thought that I had better start sharing before it was too late.

[@fenderblues1744]

You've done well on this Radio. I like it. Thank you. Put me on your list.

[@robertcunningham1542]

Great video, another option is to find a similar similar meter, and replace the face with the old one and use a ten turn potentiometer as a meter shunt to get the current right. Put my name in for the vtvm, it will have a good home here

[@wansolve2036]

Great video! I love Yaesu products, they seem to be well built and thought out. Yes, please I would ask to considered for winning the Heathkit VTVM.

[@n6xew]

I had an FT-101E for many years - my first HF rig. I am interested in the heathkit VTVM

[@vhfgamer]

I would love to have that VTVM. It would make a great demonstration piece in my electronics class.

[@hifissb]

Your meter is on the way Buddy! Should be with you in a few weeks.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks my friend. Sure glad one of my viewers gave me the heads up on it. I always forget to check ebay in the UK. Much appreciated!

[@bblod4896]

Poor meter is now BBQ. I wonder how (not why) the paint wrinkles up on the Heathkit VTVM. I ordered replacement capacitors (Electrolytic and Tantalum) for the Sencore CB42. That will be my holiday weekend rebuild. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@merrittderr9708]

I'e be happy to have an opportunity to get the Heathkit VTVM. I have V-7 meter and would like to add this one to keep it company.

[@N5KDA]

Yes, I would love it.

[@daledavis8810]

Great video buddy. Sure would like to see you work on a heathkit sb-220. Put new tubes in and all the mods, still can't get over 700w. Maybe switch to 240v. Thanks for all you do. Count me in for the meter. KG5DRV..Dale..Austin..Tx

[@ke0ourwilliam982]

I could sure use that VTVM so please count me in on the give away

[@JR-fj5vc]

I think I wiped my commit out burdened put me on the list for the Vtvm tnx buddy for u r time

[@tremolux13]

Oh, put me into that drawing, would love to use that meter on my bench

[@lt32253]

I would love to have it,doing a couple of tube restorations so I think it would help me out.

[@bigmac965]

Nice repair video, Buddy. I'm learning a lot from you. Thanks! I'd love to win that VTVM! I'm getting equipment together to build my own repair station in my garage now that I'm retired, and this would be a help!

[@lt32253]

would love to have it,doing some vintage tube projects so it would help.

[@bblod4896]

The Rust-Oleum Winter Gray was the paint color I used to repaint my Bird meter except the finish was not gloss but satin; it was very close to the original color. Perhaps the color comes in both gloss and satin.

[@fredcooper5236]

.... Cracking video!! Just starting a FT101B rebuild, sure your video's are gonna help me loads!!! Thanks!!! { Oh, suppose I'm too late to be entered into the HeathKit VTVM draw?? } :-)

[@TheRadioShop]

Glad to help

[@maguireheadrick6244]

Would love a chance to with the Heathkit Vtvm would come in handy working on my vintage electronic.

[@greengrayradio1394]

Hi Buddy! Too bad about the burnt meter. Could you find another which fits mechanically, with the same current (typically 200uA-1mA) and swap the scale form the bad one?

[@cuban9splat]

Lost my old Heathkit VTVM when we moved from St Louis to Arkansas. I would love to have it. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks for another great video Buddy. Your experience and knowledge is amazing. 73 DE K7RMJU Frank

[@judges69]

Love to have vtvm, my mom gave all my dads test equipment away when I was to young to no better.

[@bienhelado204]

Funny you should mention the missing screw. I'm reading How To Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, 2nd Ed by Geier and the author mentions looking for signs other people have attempted repairs.

[@elinbenson]

I would enjoy working on a vacuum tube volt meter. I have most of a vacuum tube powered tech bench, but I don't have a VTVM.

[@texasvarmint9542]

Hey, Buddy - I want to put my name in for the VTVM. That's something I could use. Thanks for the videos!

[@CT7ARQ]

Fantastic meter

[@larrysherwood9]

Please enter me into the contest for the Heathkit VTVM. Thanks for another great video for us to watch Buddy!

[@barrychapman9813]

Where can I get a 240v power cord. from for the yaesu ft101e many thanks Barry G4DIP

[@ne2i]

VTVM is great for aligning my drake radios!

[@hccripe]

I would like to enter for the VTVM. Thanks for the great channel.

[@aaronson2540]

It looks alittle smoked ..... Maybe you can find a parts radio....Nice video Buddy!

[@wiltonarmstrong2781]

Man I could use that I am trying to get my radio shop back up and running

[@randelstuckey5494]

Hey Buddy it looks like yu have made another successful repair on some vintage gear, although you will need to search for the meter and crystals. I'm interested in the Heathkit IM-18 VTVM give-a-way, so put my name in the hat for it.

[@phillipleroy1452]

Buddy, I'd love to own that meter!

[@IamDerick]

Hello, I would be interested in the meter so you can throw my hat in the pile. Sentimental reasons that was one (of two) of the meters I used in vocational training when I was a lad. Thanks for the paint information, much obliged!

[@donaldtaylor979]

I would love a chance for the meter. I'm just starting on recaping my DX-300. That meter would be a nice companion to my BK Precision 1820 frequency counter.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

YES PLEASE ENTER ME BRO ! that is so nice of you and would be awesome for my learning progress !

[@73superglide62]

I got one heath meter when younger and don't I put it together be think missing a lot of parts

[@Wildman9]

Been enjoying your amp rebuilds,great stuff.Please consider my request to enter for the VTVM.👍

[@albanep]

Put me on the list for the IM -18 VTVM. Thank you

[@TheRadioShop]

THIS GIVE A WAY ENDED 12-2-2018. WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT IN VIDEO #192. Let me no if you want the chance to win this Heathkit VTVM by leaving your comment below.You need to be subscribed to enter. You are responsible for any shipping outside of the US.

[@Amp497]

Please consider my request for the VTVM.

[@ko4nlb675]

Excellent video agian as always Buddy on Fl101 add me in to VTVM meter give away!!

[@scottjohnston804]

Please add me to the VTVM giveaway as well

[@cwarner742]

The Radio Shop Register me for the chance to win please. I love me some good Retro.

[@KB5PQL]

Nice video! Count me in for the VTVM! 😃

[@edhoran1709]

Would like to have it. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.

[@droberts73543]

Buddy I found a couple of those meters on ebay coming from the UK

[@bblod4896]

At 33:56...ceramic capacitor is chipped. Thank the engineers for microscope cameras!

[@hankus253]

I'm looking at 2 meters right now on ebay UK $25 and $30 ??

[@adrongarretson6195]

Yes I would love to win that Heathkit vacuum tube voltmeter that would be looking really good in my shop and I would love to put the the rebuild kit that you the capacitor kit back in it to that would be really cool I watch your show all the time thank you

[@vernonmarris6076]

Hi again, is it just me, or did anyone else see the damage o the poly and disc caps in the 34th min?

[@TheRadioShop]

Good eye! Actually this is a common issue with the poly caps used in this era. I have done a video on the capacitors before. When the unit is exposed to moisture the outer coating cracks over time. When this happens the capacitor checks ok but will fail over time. Looking at the ceramic I think it was chiped. I still have this unit and when I find the matching receiver I will recap the unit. Thanks

[@marktiger4613]

Would like a chance to get it I like older I wish I was around back in the ( kit days ) and tube days

[@ronhall7396]

Like your work interested in your giveaway

[@budandbean1]

Hi Buddy, please enter me in the giveaway of the Heathkit VTVM. I started working on vintage radios over a year ago and I’ve been looking at Analog VTVM’s recently on eBay. It’s great to get a chance to win one! I have a digital meter but I’ve found that sometimes I really need to have the sweep of a analog meter, that’s why I’ve been looking for one just like this, I’ve actually also been looking for a Heathkit because you can learn so much with them as well as use them. Everyone needs to know it’s a big deal, you giving something like this away. These are actually expensive on eBay. Heck, everything Heathkit has gotten expensive on eBay it seems. Thanks for the giveaway and your Home Page Forum, I’m Buddy#2 and I’ve found it really valuable. Also I really enjoy all of your videos. I’m in Florida and I kinda feel like we a kindred spirits, cept you are a whole lot smarter. :-) Buddy

[@joenel60]

Would love to have and use this VTVM, please enter me in the drawing.

[@gilbertbelk9980]

Add my name to the hat for the VTVM. Thanks, Gilbert Belk, AC5GB

[@daveb7397]

Great video. This looks like a fun project to get me going. Please add my name. Thank you!

[@wendelljackson1488]

I would love to have that Heathkit VTVM. Please put my name in the hat.

[@manoelmoura682]

TKS sir , py2wg

[@paulholm2138]

Looks like a cracked cap at 33:57. Another very enjoyable and educational video. Thanks Buddy. Please enter me for a chance on your generous giveaway. P.S., how is the Massey coming along? 73

[@TheRadioShop]

Yes I saw that but it checks ok. Will replace it though.