ATU-100 Antenna Tuner MORE Problems

In this video we look a new problem with an ATU-100 Antenna Tuner. Sponsored by www.pcbway.com Cheap & quick PCB, 3D Printing, CNC machining, and fabrication services from PCBWay.
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[@MikeN2MAK]

Thanks, Ape. Videos like this give new hams and those who aren’t technically learnt, like me, confidence and tips to troubleshoot and maybe even repair on our own.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks Mike 👍

[@WaynesWorld69]

For a total noob like me your video give me a bit more confidence in doing my own repairs. Thanks so much.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Awesome man, thanks for watching Wayne 👍

[@t.j.speakman7723]

Always great videos. Thanks Bro

[@TheSmokinApe]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching TJS 👍

[@Frank_K4FMH]

Another good diagnostic and repair, Ape! I have that ATU-100 model. It’s the 3rd in a series of them that I bought for various portable rigs. I’ve not yet powered this model up, lol. But I’m now ready for it…I also have Dave’s DMM. I use it as much as my Fluke 87 V, especially the BT data logging feature. 73 de K4FMH

[@TheSmokinApe]

Hey Frank. Love this DMM, works really well. I need to do more testing with this ATU at some point, thanks for watching!

[@kevinkc3onohelijeepworld953]

Cool vid finally have my AT5K screws pulled and k mix balun & cradle ready to be installed. Now to figure out the wiring of new balun. Hope to post vid later 😉

[@TheSmokinApe]

Looking forward to seeing it 👍

[@kevinkc3onohelijeepworld953]

@@TheSmokinApe it’s live I posted it in a short vid 😉 not a lot of talking 😊

[@KM4ACK]

Nice troubleshooting!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks Jason 👍

[@PARTner91]

Maiden 🤘 Great video, as usual. Thanks!

[@TheSmokinApe]

🤘 thanks for checking it out Steve 👍

[@phildurall7466]

Son ... you did some nice "probing" there and got the desired result. Well done Sir! These are the type of vids that show the young'ns how it's done. 73 - KF6IF

[@TheSmokinApe]

I’m a probin’ expert 👀

[@DonzLockz]

@@TheSmokinApe that you are! 😄

[@frequencywatchers]

Im Thinking To Save Up To Buy One Of These Tuners because I reall Yneed An Antenna Tuner. Thanks For Teh Video Ser :)

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks for watching FW 👍

[@chuckk5358]

I enjoy your videos. What's that skinny gizmo you were removing the OLED mounting nuts with and where do I get one?

[@TheSmokinApe]

Hey Chuck, its the Kaiweets ES20 screwdriver set: Kaiweets ES20 Screwdriver Set: kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-es20-screwdriver-set?sca_ref=1461459.rfV3xMxY4v

[@rafaelgcpp]

I'm hoping the SWR bridge on that one is better than the previous you returned!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Haha. Me too Rafael 👍

[@EdwardGriffin]

Is this the "parts swapping" that used gear sellers are always talking about? 😉 Thanks for the video.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Haha, I think so Edward 👍

[@KS0JD]

Nice video. You ought to 3D print a stand for your voltmeter if it doesn't have a support on the back. I printed one off of thing-averse for my Kiweets. Just a suggestion. 73

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks for the idea Jeff 👍

[@TheSmokinApe]

Check out my ATU-100 Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLm8ROkpFeqopRqGTEzorb6XBf0JQjVMia

[@honeybadger6127]

where do you purchase the OLED screen at?

[@TheSmokinApe]

I got a 3 pack of them off Amazon

[@edschaff6291]

can you send me a Pin-to-Pin connection for the ATU-100 unit PCB to the .96 OLED 4-pin connector Love your videos...

[@TheSmokinApe]

This product listing has a diagram: www.ebay.com/itm/174725185410

[@45auto]

Y'all have much more better junk boxes than me. But I've never done much electronics work.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Haha, my wife doesn’t like the junk box 😐

[@Get_er_Done_389]

Im new to radio, but can i use an antenna turner in a semi truck on CB radio?

[@TheSmokinApe]

Yeah, you can. Welcome to the hobby 👍

[@Get_er_Done_389]

@@TheSmokinApe some of them say different mhz, does that matter for cb radio?

[@TheSmokinApe]

@@Get_er_Done_389 yeah, CB is about 27Mhz

[@mudzburong2701]

ATU-100w.. is it a linear base amplifier?? Transmit 100W??

[@TheSmokinApe]

This one is a tuner not an amp 👍

[@keathrhymer5449]

so far my new atu 100 is working on 1o meters took swr down from 3.75 ti 1.15

[@TheSmokinApe]

That’s awesome, glad it’s working out for you 👍

[@don_n5skt]

I mean why not do it to show how awesome you are? That is why TO does it, right 😜 Should have gotten an AT-100M. I have had 0 issues with that one and I think it works better than the one I have of that model.

[@TheSmokinApe]

The 100m may be in my future 👍

[@threadripper979]

Time for some reading glasses, Ape.

[@TheSmokinApe]

You are correct TR 👍

[@Thump2030]

Those ATU-100s seem to be more trouble than what they are worth.

[@TheSmokinApe]

That they are Thump 👍

[@DonzLockz]

You just can't get good child labor these days!😅 You should not need to do lots of probing and fixing a brand new item.🤷‍♂️

[@TheSmokinApe]

Agreed, it should just work 👍

[@Bill-HRT]

Thanks for the video, Ape! 73 de K0WHW @Bill-HRT

[@muppetpaster]

Ofcourse it has tons og goop/glue on everything....The thing is (semi) PORTABLE.....You would not want its inerts to become loose after a while of jiggling and juggling in a bag or something.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Fair point, but my Yaesu portable tuner isn't all goop'd up like that...

[@Factory400]

The true cost of low-cost Chinese stuff is frustration+wasted day(s)+whatever you paid. I prefer to avoid this stuff if I have any other option at all. 😮

[@TheSmokinApe]

I think you are right F400, thanks for watching 👍

[@temporarilyoffline]

I really wanted to like this tuner, then China got ahold of it.

[@TheSmokinApe]

I think they have a process for lowering quality 👀

[@temporarilyoffline]

@@TheSmokinApe they actually do!

[@MrDwadi84]

Agree, this ATU's have very poor quality control, lots of chinese stuff have no quality control, and they're inserting QC stickers to all boxes without checking anything. I have 2 chinese ATU-100, one that you're presenting and other wth battery, but i think this that you have is lot better, because this ATU (also present on Aliexpress) with battery have inverter in always ON state, so this crap is discahrging even if you turn off this ATU, power switch cut power only to tuner... but rest is always active, and imagine getting sth crap to the field...

[@TheSmokinApe]

Agreed MrD, thanks for watching 👍

[@sleeve8651]

Hams should thank MFJ and the Chinese for helping keep our tech skills sharp ! I used to tell people when you buy MFJ's stuff, your actually buying a kit ! They just don't tell you, that you'll have to work on it ! Now with them Closed, I feel bad ! 🫲🙄🫴 Kinda Sorta !