How to repair a damaged National NC-183 shortwave tube Ham receiver suffered poor shipping

[@skinnyflea2628]

Now that you uploaded another 183 video it makes me want to get mine out and get it repaired! Thanks for the great content. 73.

[@d-labelectronics]

Its a great receiver, well worth the effort. I still have parts if you need them

[@hestheMaster]

Finally got your prized NC-183 receiver back together with a newer undamaged replacement cabinet. Bringing in Robert Mondavi does it best in the celebration!🍷🍷 Along with a great outdoor antenna on a mast! You're pulling in some great signal! Wonderful radio there Terry!

[@d-labelectronics]

Yes Sir, It was nice hearing the beautiful audio coming from this old classic

[@caulktel]

I love both your audio and Ham videos, but mostly Ham stuff, thanks Terry. N6ALT

[@d-labelectronics]

Thank you my friend. I will keep the mix going, try to incorporate more Ham stuff

[@donhall2759]

Sweet audio on that RX, better than the mic chain some of those guys are using. I love that some of you hams are still doing AM.

[@mikebracey8832]

Thanks Terry. Love the Nationals. I have a beautiful 183-D waiting to hit the bench. I just picked it up and it only works on 80 at the moment. Your video was a great inspiration to get me going.

[@d-labelectronics]

Thats a great receiver too. I have one paired up with a Viking II

[@anthonymokelkie9360]

AMAZING rig even on SSB. even goes agaianst the newer rigs maybe better , audio great. thanks video Tony ve4akf

[@fredderf3207]

The Hammered Ham?! I like it. I have an NC-98 that could use a tune up. I'd like to put it back into service because when it was built, I was a little kid and my Grandmother was a solderer at National Radio in Melrose, Ma. I don't know if any of her soldering is in my radio but it was built in the right time period so, ya never know!

[@LarryDeSilva64]

You are so right National really knew how to make radios back then. Great that you were able to find a decent cabinet to make that National functional again. I had a custom Crystal Calibrator plugged into my Collins 75 A3 that looked like that on your National.

[@superhet7281]

That old 183 does a great job on SSB, even though it was not designed for it. Terry, you have the “touch.” Or maybe it was the wine! ;-)

[@willrobbinson]

good one dude , nice rx repair

[@CanadairCL44]

Hey Terry, nice job! I have a bell like yours but when I ring it, all I get is a load of abuse! 73's G1VJG

[@psnpacific]

Great video!

[@YosemiteGuy]

amazing radio! 73

[@steadfast666]

NICE ONE

[@edwardhannigan6324]

Love all your amp stuff Terry etc...So informative...! Ham radio, oops..I haven't got the foggiest idea on what's going on...Awsome stuff though..Ed..U.K..😂

[@kornami8678]

When listening to SSB my dad recommended the AVC/MVC be set to MVC. Turn the AF Gain all the way up and use the RF gain to set a comfortable listening level.

[@bobbyv5143]

Terry, did I hear you say that was "Tim-Tron"? Very nice radio.....

[@d-labelectronics]

Yep, he was on there. The AM icon

[@CAphotos]

I was given a partially restored NC-173. I has been partially recapped and some resistors replaced, but the biggest issue is the main power transformer has been pulled out and event though I have a replacement, it hasn't been installed yet. I'm hesitant to tackle this without help because I'm not sure my skills are up to it.

[@d-labelectronics]

I'd be glad to help, However shipping may skew the value of the repair

[@CAphotos]

@@d-labelectronics Where are you located?

[@rolandhull5926]

I was just given a 183D. It has been heavily modded. Not sure I'm going to tackle it

[@mackfisher4487]

Nice Job

[@rciancia]

Nice job Terry. I've noticed we have not seen Dick from the Internet appear in quite a while. That is a good thing. :)

[@davidkerl1431]

I too, prefer a good red wine when hamming. Dave N9HF Ormond Beach, Fla.

[@billyrey9679]

They should have labeled it NCC-1701! Time traveler. Great job!

[@d-labelectronics]

Thanks man, What ever happened to D-Lab West, B-Lab?

[@billyrey9679]

@@d-labelectronics Been really busy building Flat Engines and some radio DX. You and Marsha better stay well darn-it.

[@ianbutler1983]

If I tried that bell thing at my house, my girlfriend would beat me to death with the wine bottle.

[@BlakesGarage1]

Is it possible to remove the flywheel from the tuning shaft and access the space where a new spring could be installed?

[@yardleybottles6025]

Mine is waiting for the Craftsmans touch... patiently ..

[@stevem.1853]

Beware the HAM-fisted delivery man and King Cobbler, the arch enemies of vintage ham radios!

[@stevec5000]

The damaged one must have been shipped by UPS since the goons there take great pride in smashing everything to bits!

[@jde1780]

Re: "Timtron" - I see him almost every year at the hamfest in NH. He's a regular there.

[@d-labelectronics]

He's my AM Hero

[@rayprada8398]

I had one of these radios in mint condition, kept in the original box, no longer used, left it behind at my ex-wife's house when I moved out then she sold it at at a yard sale for $ 20.

[@radioman140]

ouch!

[@Davidjb37721]

Frequency is it you listen to on a.m.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

I love the older equipment, but I would sure lose those awful meter lights fast though.

[@paulziminskin2ghr282]

ok

[@Philip-KA4KOE]

Catty-whampas.

[@umajunkcollector]

Hmmm, Panasonic made good stuff. Too bad Sony and Grundig didn't make transceivers. Um still pretty much a Drake fan of tube stuff.

[@orionwarren4244]

IDK anything about ham radio but it sure seems that amateur radio enthusiasts sure go to a lot of trouble to transmit and receive static-y garbled broadcasts. It's a hobby I guess! LoL

[@joewoodchuck3824]

There are a great many clear contacts made with ham radio. Perhaps you only listened once or twice, and then during poor conditions for those frequency ranges.

[@tubeDude48]

Man, way to loud, Terry