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Mike's Radio Repair & Restoration
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 เม.ย. 2008
Are you new to collecting old radios? Would you like to learn to do your own restorations? Join us! We will take you step by step of setting up your own electronics lab and show you how to obtain affordable test equipment needed to do a decent job. We look forward to hearing from you!
Learn to Restore Tube Radio's - Step One
Mike lays out a logical series of steps for restoring a tube radio. The video attached here is the first step of the series. This system has been designed to help you head towards success.
If you are new to this or our channel, in order to make best use of the information that will be presented in this series of videos we would strongly advise that you watch the videos listed below first. We ask that you not just skip through them. We ask that you watch them from start to finish, go over things you don't understand, and if there are things you are struggling with, ask questions.
Please watch these videos first if you haven't not already watched them. Remember, dont skip through them, watch and understand them in their entirety.
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Radio Repair and Restoration
Tube Radio Restoration
Radio Repair for Beginners.
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If you are new to this or our channel, in order to make best use of the information that will be presented in this series of videos we would strongly advise that you watch the videos listed below first. We ask that you not just skip through them. We ask that you watch them from start to finish, go over things you don't understand, and if there are things you are struggling with, ask questions.
Please watch these videos first if you haven't not already watched them. Remember, dont skip through them, watch and understand them in their entirety.
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Radio Repair and Restoration
Tube Radio Restoration
Radio Repair for Beginners.
Please subscribe!
Dont forget to join our Facebook Page!
MikesRadioRestorationRepair
Join our Facebook help group!
groups/mikesradiorepairrestoration
#restoretuberadios
#hamradio
#tuberadios
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Capacitors Resistors Tubes and Other Parts - Where to find them.
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Mike shares some of his sources for capacitors, resistors, tubes and various parts for restoring old tube radios. This short video will give a beginner a great start to finding the supplies needed. Here some of the links as discussed in the video: Capacitors Resistors and other various parts Tony's Capacitor Corner 62bf1c-2.myshopify.com/collections/all Mouser USA www.mouser.com/ Mouser Canada ...
Johnson Viking II Repair / Modification / Clean Up Pt. -1
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Sitting for a year after getting it repaired just enough to get it operational again, Its time to get this old transmitter cleaned up and back into service. Many restoration points and modifications are needed to see this project placed back into reliable service. Mike will step you through what needs to be done in a logical fashion. Please subscribe! Dont forget to join our Facebook Page! face...
Crimp On Connectors - Proper Installation
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This is one of my bigger pet peeves. These common connectors have an incredibly high rate of failure if you simply just crimp them on. They get loose, they corrode and they permit the copper they join to go dark. This video covers the proper way to use these connectors if your desire is to have them last a decent period of time. I have used this system shown here for more than 35 years with gre...
Hammarlund HQ-140-XA Repair or Restoration? Pt. -3
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The resistor for the voltage regulator finally arrived, Mike moves on with repairs. As predicted the new resistor significantly pulled the unregulated B down by almost 20 volts. With the power supply up to snuff, its time to move on to IF alignment and alignment of the crystal filter using the poor mans spectrum analyzer. Please subscribe! Dont forget to join our Facebook Page! Mik...
Hammarlund HQ-140-XA Repair or Restoration? Pt. -2
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Mike continues on with the much needed repairs of our Hammarlund HQ-140-XA. We move on to step 4 of our restoration plan : Resistors. Mike makes a discovery that brings forward motion on this project to a temporary halt. Please subscribe! Dont forget to join our Facebook Page! MikesRadioRestorationRepair Join our Facebook help group! groups/mikesradiorepairrestoration ...
Hammarlund HQ-140-XA Repair or Restoration? Pt. -1
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The 140 is a great receiver. Here Mike takes a look at this neglected 140 and starts the journey of making this radio perform again. In this video we deal with the power supply filter caps and a troublesome resistor. We also have a small learning module about choke input filtering and cap replacement. Please subscribe! Dont forget to join our Facebook Page! MikesRadioRestorationRep...
RCA Globetrotter Model A25 Restoration Pt. -2 - First Start Up!
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Mike paces through the Steps of Restoration. In this video step 3 and 4 are completed. With all the caps changed and resistors check, last step before start up was a quick check of the tubes. It was noted that someone had replaced the 6F6 with a 6V6. This issue was corrected. -Time for a first start up. -Speaker voice coil issues Please subscribe! Dont forget to join our Facebook Page! facebook...
RCA Globetrotter Model A25 Restoration Pt. -1
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We picked up this radio around Christmas time as the case was in such nice shape. We couldnt resist. We were told the unit had been restored by someone just north of us. Join us while we take a peek inside this unit to see how well it was restored and what else it might need to be a great unit. Please subscribe! Dont forget to join our Facebook Page! MikesRadioRestorationRepair Joi...
Hallicrafters SX-43 Restoration Pt. -1 The "Junkyard Dog"
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Mike starts step one of the restoration process of our old Hallicrafters SX-43. This unit is in such rough shape that Mike has coined it the "Junkyard Dog". Will this be a resurrection or will it be a post mortem? Tune in and find out! Please subscribe! Dont forget to join our Facebook Page! MikesRadioRestorationRepair Join our Facebook help group! groups/mikesradiorep...
Capacitors - An In Depth Look - Important Information!
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Important! Please watch this video in its entirety. Don't skip through it. If you are new to the hobby or dont understand the difference between some of the capacitors or you are concerned about installing them backwards, this video is for you. In this video Mike tackles the old wives tale about installing a new film capacitor backwards. Please subscribe! Dont forget to join our Facebook Page! ...
Resistors - An In Depth Look - Important Information!
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Important! Please watch this video in its entirety. Do not skip through it. If you are new to the hobby or dont understand the difference between carbon and metal film resistors, this video is for you. Mike will teach you how to use the correct resistor for different applications. This lesson is laid out in an easy to understand format. If you have questions feel free to post them here or bette...
Heathkit DX-60B T/R Switch Fabrication Pt. -2
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Mike continues on and completes the construction of the T/R Switch for our Heathkit DX-60B Project. With the mechanical work done its time to wire it up and get the case together. Everything fell into place with little to no fuss. However at the end of the project we have a nice versatile T/R Switch that can be used on many different transmitters / receiver combinations. Will even work with an ...
Heathkit DX-60B T/R Switch Fabrication Pt. -1
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Mike pulls all the bits and pieces together to begin construction of a multi function T/R switch with SDR capabilities. -Basic Function -Parts Used -Layout -Drill and Mount Please subscribe! Dont forget to join our Facebook Page! MikesRadioRestorationRepair Join our Facebook help group! groups/mikesradiorepairrestoration #heathkit #hamradio #tuberadios
Viewers Choice! Whats Next? The SX-43 or the S-40B?
มุมมอง 22511 หลายเดือนก่อน
Vote! Have your say in what's next on the bench for restoration! Will it be the SX-43 Junkyard Dog or will it the the trusty ol' S-40B? Leave your vote in the comments below or on any one of our Facebook pages. We look forward to hearing from you! Please subscribe! Dont forget to join our Facebook Page! MikesRadioRestorationRepair Join our Facebook help group! groups/m...
Heathkit DX-60B Transmitter Restoration Pt. - 4, PTT / PSA / First Start!
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Heathkit DX-60B Transmitter Restoration Pt. - 4, PTT / PSA / First Start!
Heathkit DX-60B Transmitter Restoration Pt. - 3, Step 3, 4 / More Construction Errors!
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Heathkit DX-60B Transmitter Restoration Pt. - 3, Step 3, 4 / More Construction Errors!
Heathkit DX-60B Transmitter Restoration Pt. - 2, Step 2 / Construction Error!!
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Heathkit DX-60B Transmitter Restoration Pt. - 2, Step 2 / Construction Error!!
Hallicrafters SX-100 Mark 2 - Repair / Shock Hazard / Poor Performance
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Hallicrafters SX-100 Mark 2 - Repair / Shock Hazard / Poor Performance
Heathkit DX-60B Transmitter Restoration Pt. - 1 - Initial Assessment
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Heathkit DX-60B Transmitter Restoration Pt. - 1 - Initial Assessment
Koolertron 60 Mhz Signal Generator Review
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Koolertron 60 Mhz Signal Generator Review
Heathkit HR-10B Restoration Pt. - 3, 4 & 5 - First Start Up!!
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Heathkit HR-10B Restoration Pt. - 3, 4 & 5 - First Start Up!!
Heathkit HR-10B Restoration Pt. - 2 Amazing Discovery!!!
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Heathkit HR-10B Restoration Pt. - 2 Amazing Discovery!!!
Learn to Troubleshoot Tube Radios - Step by Step
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Learn to Troubleshoot Tube Radios - Step by Step
Learn to Restore Tube Radios - Step by Step
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Learn to Restore Tube Radios - Step by Step
Hallicrafters S-40 Restoration Pt. 5 - Final Clean Up & Assembly / First Start Up!
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Hallicrafters S-40 Restoration Pt. 5 - Final Clean Up & Assembly / First Start Up!