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[@TheRadioShop]

Bill turned down the counter. I did a redraw for second runner up and the new winner is Aaron Son. Thanks to all that participated. old64goat8 hours agoWOW....I sure do appreciate that but I already have two frequency counters now, an old FLUKE and a LOADSTAR that was given to me by Don Mangold last year. As much as I appreciate this I would rather it go to someone who does not have a frequency counter. Would it be okay if you gave it to someone else, please don't misunderstand, I sure do appreciate the gift but I feel someone may need it who does not have any. Thanks and I enjoy your videos!

[@texasvarmint9542]

Congrats, Bill! Thanks again, Buddy for an informative video.

[@gh778jk]

Buddy, I got me one of these some years ago (different sticker, same item) and the shielding IS indeed a problem...it kept coming loose. I replaced the bottom one with 0.60 mm aluminium sheet, which I bent up at the rear, in order to shield the transformer from the 'innards'. Worked well even since. And you're right...OLD64GOAT his channel is worth some time! Parts of his intro-video looks like a hostage-tape ! Gotto love an old boy with attitude ! Paddy

[@Chriva]

Congratulations to the winner! :) Great video as always, Sir.

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

Congrats to Bill. I am looking at purchasing this one.

[@aaronson2540]

WoW..... The Johnson's looking good Nice Collector's Piece!!! Congrats to old64goat........

[@jaybats7865]

Congratulations oldgoat. And thank you Buddy for another great video 👍

[@Guns_N_Gears]

Nice looking unit. I should get one for my ft-101

[@johnbellas490]

Hello Buddy, Cant wait to see your up coming videos there!! should be well worth while viewing!!!!

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks John

[@cuban9splat]

Congrats to Bill. I'll have to check out your channel. Thanks for the video and the "sneak peaks" Buddy. Really looking forward to the finish video on that FT-101. 73 de K7RMJ Frank

[@ojjenkins7110]

I GOTTA SEE THE VIKING II BEING FIXED. I HAVE ONE IN THE GARAGE THAT I USED TO USE TILL I GOT MY 32V-3 AND 75A-2 THAT I STILL USE DAILY ON 3875. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND OLD64GOAT. KØOJ

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks OJ, it is a fun piece to work on. Video coming soon.

[@supyrow]

old64goat is a good man. Thanks Buddy!

[@vetterfellow]

Great channel, Interesting and learning a lot....

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks my friend.

[@josephcote6120]

Just wondering about those unpopulated spots for what looks like clamping diodes on the input board. Do you think they left them out because of cost? If we ere going to put some in for ourselves, what kind would you recommend?

[@rong3194]

Took me a few minutes to figure out what was happening at the AC input! Looked funny, what with the red wires carrying both the hot and neutral and the offset rear connectors and the 120/220 switch wiring.

[@rong3194]

Also, I realized that AC connector gives you an "un-fused" connection as well as a fused connection.

[@TheRadioShop]

Yep, a little confusing at first.

[@PapasDino]

Protecting the bottom of the main PCB is a good use of "fish paper" (wonder where that moniker came from?); Heathkit used to send pieces of that along with test equipment kits where that kind of isolation was required. Just replenished my supply from a eBay seller; it's inexpensive and good insurance against inadvertent contact. Thanks for sharing Buddy and your generosity to our new counter owner! 73 - Dino KL0S

[@mikesradiorepair]

Dino Papas Fish paper was made from fish scales at one point in time, hence fish paper.

[@PapasDino]

Ahhhha, wonderful cocktail party trivia to remember!

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Dino, Man I sure wish I had some fish paper, and not the kind that comes from the market! I will check ebay for some. Thanks

[@TheRadioShop]

Hmmm, something smells a little fishy! Just kidding Mike. Thanks for the info.

[@mikesradiorepair]

The Radio Shop Automotive gasket material from the local auto parts store works well in a pinch. They sell rolls of it.

[@WaterWhiteTuber]

The Videos are the true gift :-) Congrats to Aaron.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks.

[@aaronson2540]

Weekend hangover.... Got to love it.....😃

[@johncunningham5435]

Congratulations Aaron; nice test gear.

[@johnbellas490]

Congratulations to Bill (Old Goat 64) on winning the counter !!! He can sure use it !!!! Great guy !! ----- John A Bellas KC2UVN

[@TheRadioShop]

I agree, great guy

[@gip-gipsr.1524]

ALL CAPS IS PRETTY FUN NGL

[@TheRadioShop]

LOL

[@williamcolvin3609]

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[@lylewatts6370]

Glad someone will be happy with the new counter. Got my Victor counter working, now is my frequency generator out or is the counter out? Counter says 14.00094 and frequency generator says 14.00000. It's about the same on all frequencies except 160 and 80 meters which then it says my counter is about the same but below the frequency generator. O well it's close. Thanks for the very informative video and I will be doing the cardboard paper insulator as mine is the same with the metal foil bubbling up. Lyle

[@worroSfOretsevraH]

Hi. I guess these giveaways are only for folks living in the U.S.?

[@bblod4896]

Would have been better off selling that counter as a kit, the assembly would have been better.

[@TheRadioShop]

That would have been a great idea.

[@bundylovess]

Big thumbs up buddy. Ps how's the hands going

[@radiobigman47]

If old64goat don't want it I could use it and buddy if you can get some time I got a tram d201a that needs some love

[@kardeef33317]

With all the karma iam gaining from have never won anything. that when I do win it should be something good.

[@mikecappelli]

Hi there Alton I have a yaesu FT80C which was handed down to me by my late grandfather. It is not transmitting on any band, the on air light comes on it draws about 2 or 3 amps but the S Meter does not move at all. The RX works great the S meter moves on RX but no TX at all. If I tune another radio next to it to the same frequency I can hear myself on it but it has no amplification. I have been through the PA I have checked all the voltages at the initial drive, pre drivers and final transistors as per the service manual and they all check out ok. I am getting voltage to the pa as the relay clicks when I press the TX button. As this rig has real sentimental value to me I really want to get it going but no one here in Australia wants to touch it, they won’t even book it in for a look can you help me please??? and point me in the right direction

[@foxman362]

maybe you can do a giveaway on ham radio base station.

[@sneakysnake109]

love your videos, but you should be pointing out that cheap chinese crap for what it is. Not using your reputation to advertise for them. Might be a cheap way for someone to get into electronics, but starting out with junk gear like that can also ruin someone's experience when it doesn't function properly. That update rate is redicilous. Please no more junk. More quality repairs with quality equipment like the vtvom you fixed and gave away.

[@TheRadioShop]

First thanks for the honest opinion. I agree there is a lot of cheap stuff out there. I have even received stuff that I would not even do a video on. Anther is the soldering station from Dr Meter that I gave a really bad review on. But I also must say that if a piece of cheap equipment does what it specifications say, then I have no problem with it. No it is not a lab grade counter. A little slow on update when set to high resolution. But it is as accurate as my Leader that cost quite a bit. We do have to remember there are folks out there that cannot afford expensive stuff. Until Rigol, Siglent, Agilent, Keysight, or one of the higher grade companies give me free stuff to give a way ( which I really drought) then I will look for cheaper stuff that folks can afford.