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[@w.rustylane5650]

I used to work on modifying single sideband CB radios. I'd make 'em go upstairs by cutting a trace on the phase locked loop radios. I'd then broadband the oscillator. On my base station I had it hooked up to my Fluke frequency counter and had a tuning wand stuck through a hole I drilled in the case so I could swing the oscillator down or up depending where I wanted to go with the transceiver. I'd swing it up to go upstairs above the 40 channel usually just below the 2 meter Ham band. Up there I'd talk to a lot of Ham radio operators. I'd swing the oscillator the other direction if I wanted to go below channel 1 on the CB. I really had a good time back during the 80's working on CB radios for folks. Then I started working on television sets. Sold all my gear when I moved and now no longer do electronics. That's why I feed off of others' electronics work. Love yer videos.

[@BillyLapTop]

I had a ham friend give me an RCI 2950 10 meter transceiver with intermittent display issues. When I got home and opened up the unit, I noticed there was no harness, ribbon cabling or hardwired cabling going from the display board to the main board. Instead there was a whole row of thin fingers that passed through holes on the mainboard, just passing through and if they made contact fine, if not, no display. So I removed the display unit and carefully slightly bent each finger and then reinserted it back through those holes as I reinstalled the display unit. Turned the radio and it worked just like a charm. That was 10 years ago and the darn thing is still kicking. Just took a little torquing the copper. Thanks for this repair. It reminded me of my own above mentioned experience.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks, it is good to see a repair last for a decade. Glad that worked out for you. Some just takes a little tweaking while others make you pull your hair out lol. Good job on the 2950. I have one somewhere in the shop I need to repair one day. Thanks for sharing yours.

[@Sloxx701]

Good video Buddy. I just finished restoring and calibrating a Heathkit IM-28 VTVM, looks exactly the same as those three you have, so I'm not sure of the difference between all the model numbers. Had to build my own probe for it too. It's a great unit. Yours and Mr. Carlson's videos help a lot with fixing these kinds of test gear, I really appreciate all the knowledge you share.

[@TheRadioShop]

Not a lot of difference between them if I remember correct. Both are excellent meters. Glad you decided to build your own probe. They are very simple. Glad you like the videos. Paul is a great tech on this stuff I have to agree. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@YouAllKnowBob]

toys. Toys. TOYS! You must have been a real good boy. Santa just keeps sending and sending! ;-) Lots of nice equipment.

[@TheRadioShop]

Santa mike always sends the very best :)

[@lylewatts6370]

I must say it again Buddy , I always learn something from your videos. Watch shows on TV no way I want to watch the Radio Shop on my computer. Thanks for the great video.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Lyle. That is great to hear. I watch no tv myself. Only KZbin repair type videos. Much more educational. As always thanks for watching.

[@gwheeler7105]

Straight from the holey land, I about sprayed my monitor with my lunch. Thank you and Mike too for making videos as I'm trying to learn and get into the repair side of CB's.

[@cuban9splat]

I wish all my repair failures were that good LOL. I would be very surprised to find out that little wire whisker was NOT the cause of the problem. Wow, I gotta get a couple of friends like Mike LOL. That is an awesome care package. I used to have that same Heathkit VTVM but it got destroyed when I moved from St Louis to Arkansas. It is a real gem. Good job on the video and repair Buddy. Thank you for sharing it with us. 73 de K7RMJ Frank

[@TheRadioShop]

Frank, I have another unit that had seem to fix it self. Lucky it has quit again. So now maybe I can fix it. I have always wanted another IM-13. Been a long time since I had one. I will keep two of them. Thanks for watching Frank, always a pleasure to see you.

[@peternewman958]

Hello Buddy well nice story on the radio. Mike is a top friend and it's always interesting to see what he sends you. Although I think he could have sent 2 boxes and saved people from possible hernias.LOL I just bought a BK DYNAMATIC 375 in excellent condition but not working so have dismantled and am waiting for new valves. Then will see what else is wrong have already tested the meter and it's fine. Will let you know the outcome. Cheers mate.

[@TheRadioShop]

As long as the meter and transformer is fine should be a snap to fix. Will be a nice bit of gear to any bench. Would like to see before and after pics if possible. Yes Mike is a true friend. Good luck on the rebuild.

[@jaybats7865]

Congratulations on your new equipment! That was nice of Mike, he’s a great guy. You get the coolest stuff👍

[@ledgeradan9495]

i guess Im kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good website to watch new tv shows online ?

[@eugenebrian5861]

@Ledger Adan lately I have been using flixzone. You can find it on google =)

[@creedriley1578]

@Ledger Adan I use FlixZone. Just google for it :)

[@grahammario6370]

@Ledger Adan lately I have been using flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@TRXLab]

Nice Job Buddy and after all an easy one :^) and of course excellent goodies to your bench. Mike is great. take care my friend 73

[@TheRadioShop]

Thank you Peter. Yes very easy. Mike is the best!

[@Stev98000]

Thanks Buddy for the repair. Nice video 73 Steve

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Steve.

[@mikesradiorepair]

That's at least two unhappy FedEx men. Yours and mine. :-) I definitely give them a workout. You made all that new bench space and I just had to help fill in those empty holes. Can never have to many meters. Just hope the bench doesn't collapse due to overload. Don't you hate radios when they fix themselves. That drives me nuts when that happens because I know eventually the fault will return. But like you say if it ain't broke you can't fix it.

[@PapasDino]

Reminds me of our beloved black lab (SK) who wasn't doing well and the vet did some exploratory abdominal surgery but didn't find anything wrong...dog immediately returned to normal so I asked the vet what she thought was wrong and she said she didn't know but figured she had simply "...let the bad air out"; guess radios may have the same thing happen!

[@mikesradiorepair]

Dino Papas Hmm, let the bad air out. I bet that smelled pretty bad. ;-)

[@DonDegidio]

Mike, I'm starting to believe you're St. Nick in disguise. :-) 73 WB3BJU

[@TheRadioShop]

I bet they were complaining about this haul! Man that box was heavy! Remember the FT-101ZD I talked to you about? Started working all by itself. Dead on frequency lol

[@TheRadioShop]

LOL, bad air will do it every time.

[@TheDefpom]

I'm not sure about this model, but the HR2510/Lincoln etc flash the display if they are in TX mode at switch on, so probably a short on the TX line. (I'm still watching video, just started)

[@TheRadioShop]

That is correct.

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

Your bench is fantastic!!

[@TheRadioShop]

Thank you.

[@ThorstenBruhns]

pronounce Schlumberger is pretty easy for a german native speaker. Thanks for you greate repair videos.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Thorsten. Still a little difficult for me lol.

[@fogmonkey77]

I have an HTX-100 that is doing the same thing and was wondering if you still are working on those rigs . I have tallked all around the world with that radio running 25 watts with an inverted V dipole in a pine tree back in the early 90's. If you could please help me let me know and ill email you. This radio has sentimental value and I'd really like to see it running again.

[@TheDefpom]

Yep, the wire shorting the switch would of been it, if only someone else had been more careful when they worked inside it and didn't leave that in there! Mind you, I have seen big solder splashes inside brand new Cobra 29's, straight from the factory.

[@TheRadioShop]

Had the radio playing for a while now. No faults. Must have been that wire.

[@jaybats7865]

Great video Buddy. I enjoyed it very much you’re amazing.👍

[@vetterfellow]

Seems to me Buddy, the radio that doesn't return for the same repair is a good repair...Thanks for the hard work you do and the Education...Angelo.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Angelo. I do agree with that.

[@rico1319]

After watching this video it makes me want to send you a couple radios that I have. Good karma on your bench. LOL!! Keep up the good work, watching all the time...

[@TheRadioShop]

LOL, I put an FT-101ZD on the bench today. Grabbed the camera and started recording. The radio was said to be off frequency. All of a sudden it works fine. Go figure.

[@rico1319]

What did I tell you.. Good karma at the Radio Shop👍

[@TheRadioShop]

Must be. Sure makes live easy but bad for videos lol.

[@jonmullins8460]

Don't worry, I'm sending one that won't be self fixing. but you've already seen the picture of the burned component ....

[@aaronson2540]

Definitely Mike is a good packer....! 👌

[@TheRadioShop]

Agreed. He is very good at it.

[@bundylovess]

Nice video buddy wow lot of nice test gear there . were dose mike find that stuff lol . Test gear like this in Australia is drying up I can never find any stuff like that big thumbs up

[@peternewman958]

allan mitchell like you Alan I have very little luck here so I usually wait until something comes up for the right price in the USA and then bite the bullet and pay up. It's just a matter of patience Alan. LOL

[@TheRadioShop]

No idea where he gets all this stuff. Maybe he needs to take a trip to down under. Thanks for watching.

[@TheRadioShop]

Shipping is crazy. One reason I hate to do a give a way. Would not like leaving my friends across the pond out.

[@soylentgreen6476]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks for watching

[@millertime2976]

Great video! Funny to hear you work W5CBO as I’d just worked him a couple of weeks ago. He’s a very interesting guy and if you’re interested pull his QRZ page up. 73s!!!

[@judges69]

Nice things happen to nice people that help others.😀

[@TheRadioShop]

That is so true.

[@EMTdrummer]

NIce work... but I am not sure how shorting that wire to ground resets the micro when the radio has no power to it....???

[@TheRadioShop]

Capacitors act like batteries. They store energy. By shorting certain pins on the micro you discharge these internal capacitors. This way any garbage left in the micro is removed.

[@slackmancr]

Hello great video How you can clean the screen ??? ... or fix the "liquid" ?? Regards

[@TheRadioShop]

if the screen is black like this one there is no fixing it. Only replacing it will fix the problem.

[@billrenfro9798]

Well, I don't have to worry about my HTX that needed finals, or the TS440 with the occasional dot problem now. I had a house fire back at the end of march and lost all my test equipment and my radios. I have been replacing my test equipment and I replaced the ts440 with a nice Yaesu ft-980. I lost 12 file cabinets of factory service manuals, but I did save all the Sams photofacts. I had good insurance though and it has been somewhat fun shopping for new equipment.

[@TheRadioShop]

Darn Bill hate to hear about the loss. I do hope all goes well. Somethings just cannot be replaced my friend.

[@billrenfro9798]

On the plus side, we get essentially a new house inside, and I get all new test equipment and radio equipment. Also get new furniture, appliances, and clothes. Guess I will not complain about those insurance premiums again. I had full replacement cost coverage and coverage to pay for my rental house while they rebuild mine. Was just thinking that if I had an antenna tuner and a battery, I could go sit on my deck and work field day with the FT-980. I may give that some thought, it might be fun. I am also going to get a new (to me) VHF/UHF base radio, and a new dual band handheld. I am looking at a Yaesu FT-65.

[@billrenfro9798]

By the way UPS, FEDEX, and the USPS are all upset at me. I have been on a buying spree for the new test gear.

[@dhpbear2]

Well, this device'll make a very nice paperweight :)

[@TheRadioShop]

Yep, It remains a paper weight at the moment. Still have not come up with a solution. Just no time.

[@cmvb69]

What does the transmit/receive switch on these do, i just ordered one ?

[@DonDegidio]

Buddy, Don't you wish they would all self repair. :-) Mike sent quite a haul this time. 73 WB3BJU

[@TheRadioShop]

It sure would makes things go off and on the bench quicker lol. Yes a big haul this time. Thanks for watching

[@rickgunther7328]

You get a lot of good stuff . you must be runing out room . I know i am great video ricks radio shop flynn tx

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Rick. Yes benches are about over loaded lol.

[@jemasons]

very jealous!...love vintage test equipment.

[@TheRadioShop]

Sorry Bill :-) Yes I love vintage stuff too.

[@N5KDA]

Wow!, looks like I need to start a you tube channel so maybe people will send me test equipment. BTW, very nice IFR Super S!

[@TheRadioShop]

LOL,. well it does help. I just cannot believe how nice folks are these days. I love that Super S.

[@douro20]

I've heard Uniden gear tends to have all kinds of quirks.

[@TheRadioShop]

It is about like any other unit. But the older Uniden stuff was not that bad.

[@aaronson2540]

That's in great shape i used to own one to, put it in my nark car 😀 but was stolen 😞 very loud....

[@TheRadioShop]

Sorry about the loss my friend.

[@CT1JRZ]

Hello Buddy When you give way one of the VTVM, please put me on the list :) . Never had one like that :) . Best regards Victor

[@TheRadioShop]

Victor, just make sure you reply to the give a way thread. Thanks for watching.

[@jonmullins8460]

There's a giveaway thread? I'd love to win one of them.

[@davidgrey943]

I think the fact it went away working and the piece of wire that fell out could very well be the fault. Sometimes it can be the very simplest things that can create the strangestfaults.

[@TheRadioShop]

You are probably correct

[@jonmullins8460]

I'd pronounce the other VTVM like "shlum burger". Either way they look like nice meters.

[@TheRadioShop]

Thanks Jon. I have a hard time with 10 dollar words.

[@jonmullins8460]

Keep in mind, that's only my guess at how it is pronounced. :-)

[@chuckadams4400]

Blowed? LOL!

[@TheRadioShop]

LOL

[@cstgwu1]

i do have some old radio parts but i live in st.albans vt. new old stock parts um most is motorola the year of the stuff i have is from the 60's or so im tired of looking at it im getting led poison just looking at it well if u want to know more leave me a number or email

[@ajw6715]

Hello, If you are interested in doing a video on an old ford mustang am radio? I will send you one. Will just need the address. I would pay all fees. Sure would love to find out what is wrong with all my radios. Regards, AJ.

[@TheRadioShop]

Hi, That would make for an interesting video. Click the show more tab to find my email and we can talk about it.

[@Acoloresfuentes]

Ok

[@BruceNitroxpro]

I wonder if you are into "metrology?" Standards and such... you have so many meters and instruments which are just begging for calibration. HONEST calibration, no problems because you have standardized and calibrated sources... right? Your connectors are all standard field types... no lab or better (metrology level) connectors. See the video from The Signal Source on connector types. Oy vey. LOL Not one standard in all your videos. Yikes.

[@TheRadioShop]

Yes I have many standards including GPS standards. However frequencies below 30 MHz field connectors are just fine. I am not running a "Lab" here and not in the business to service commercial equipment. Just a hobby since I quit General electric and EF Johnson companies as a service tech. My newer signal generators and spectrum analyzers (which are less than two years old) are all up to date from the manufacture. Now when working with higher frequencies and public service equipment standards are a MUST and why I do not service such equipment any longer. In my current job of 25 years as a quality engineer metrology is something we have to take seriously. Good points Bruce.