Great video! It should be noted that 100 watt radios STILL consume quite a lot pf power even in low power operation due to biasing of the finals. Of course I'm not saying this for you, but the people like me who unit recently didn't realize this until I tried to operate field day with 12 volt lead acid battery that turns into a giant resistor once the voltage gets much under 12 volts. A radio specifically designed for QRP will last a LOT longer on a battery. Thanks for sharing and 73's!
Man, I love yer "end of the world" microphone. That's some snazzy build. I think I'd just have to use my D-104 mic. I will be getting my Technician license in Sept. of this year and I don't even have a HAM radio. However, I do have access to several SSB CB radios that have been frequency modified and have unlocked clarifiers. Can't wait to get my license. I take practice tests daily to keep up with my learning process. So far, I've scored 100% on all the tests. Guess I'll be building my own antennae for the radios.
When I find a rig that’s been in a box for 25 years, the guy says, “It powered up fine the last time I used it.” He’s the cousin of every man who says an old car “was running when parked”! I have respect for that mic. We made a floor lamp like that when first married, used it for many years. Now, how many acres of solar panels will I need to power all my vintage vacuum tube gear.....?
Hi Mike, the Swan 100MX is one of the devices that I am still missing in my collection. How nice that you presented this transceiver to us. ATLAS 210, FT7B, TS120 (130) and some homemade devices I have here for such cases. Thanks for the tips on power supply. I'm looking forward to a second part :-) 73 de DF7PI
general prepper radio practices... 1.use AM, car radio will hear it .2.a100 watt ssb ham radio is adjusted for 25 watts AM.......... 3.use 40meter/7.100kc band..... use stealth wire antenna, up high, 66feet long. schedule contacts 5minutes every5 hrs......
Hey what a wonderful video! First of all im being looking for a Swan 100mx for years and I've never seen one in that mint condition so, wow! The R2D2 microphone was great and funny. Plus all the info for preparedness makes a great deal!!!! Please let mw know if you are planning to ged rid of that beautiful Swan. My shack of boat anchors will be more than happy to give her a welcome party. 73! Eduardo.
I have my Father's 100MX and the matching power supply/speaker. Dad passed away in 1993. I don't use it much but it's a great unit. The only problem it's ever had was a pass transistor in the power supply shorted and took out the microphone pre-amp and the dial lights in the radio at least 30 years ago. I replaced them and it's never been into since.
Howard Bee , I would do a complete restoration, starting with recapping the whole unit like Mr. Carlson's Lab (Paul Carlson's channel). His work is unparalleled in both scope and completeness.
hello mike ,nunca vi algo vintage tan bien conservado ,yo en mi choza tengo un cisne 270b cygnet ,atlas 210 x y hro 5ta1 halli s20r,drakes y otros cacharros,decidi tenerlos porque desde 1960 comence como radioescucha y ya se hablaba de estos equipos ..y para mi es volver al pasado de oro de los hams.. exelente .juan cx3et
Like your choice of the Swan 100 mx. Used to work on them and although a simple / basic radio - they work great! I still own one although it's not my primary radio. Have a lot of respect for it though.
@@ronalddaub7965 Crystal radios do in fact still work and are still built by enthusiasts. I've been in electronics since I was maybe 10. I've taught electronics, have been a ham for 30 years, have a commercial FCC license, and most of my career was a custom lab equipment designer. With all of that I still have pieces of Galena for several Crystal radios.
@@joewoodchuck3824 I'm having a lot of fun with the ones that I build and the ones that I buy I got a Navy World War II Crystal calibrator the other day that ought to be interesting I believe it just sends out a tone butt...
I used 10 watts off of a Kenwood TS-940 to communicate with a friend in Acapulco from my location in Houston. I would start around 2:00 PM but by evening as band conditions changed I would have to increase to 100 watts. That's a 10 dB increase in power which amounts to an S unit and a half so really you don't need a whole lot of power to communicate. He would receive me at 5 and 9 with 20 dB over until early evening.
I purchased and started studying about the HackRF One SDR. I'm learning how to build various antennas and building a tiny computer running linux so i can run various software for it. By using SDR effectively, the theory is I would be able to fairly quickly locate others who are technology setup for disaster. I will also be carrying a small handheld transceiver as part of my everyday carry stuff.
If the output stage has failed what about a VN66AF to replace the burned out transistors, the VN66AF was used in the ZETAGI 30W Linear, if the output stage is dead then prepare to disassemble the TV for the high power VMOS transistors to replace the burned out transistors in the output stage.
Wonderful fun! Thanks Mike. Ya couldn't help yourself could you... the whole bit about the superior, best-practice fashion in which you key that piece of.. of.. gorgeous homebrew gear. What a mic! I've been stuck at home and screwing off all the time lately for the obvious reason: I'm retired. Been playing with ridiculous antennae... wanna see a grin? Think I can work DX with a 2' high wire on 40? lol. Check it out if you want, look for: 2’ High 40m EFHW Wonder Wire - OL725PLZ - Contact Attempt if you want a laugh. 73 OM
Yeah, I have a computer supply I was using to power a Raspberry Pi 3B along with a screen monitor I repurposed for the Raspberry. What size are the filter caps I see next to the computer supply? I've got a couple of 6800uF caps I took out of a UPS power supply that got fried. They're at 42 V. DC. Do you have those wired in series or parallel? It's kinda hard to see them at the extreme right of the screen. I also just subscribed to yer channel. I find this to be very interesting.
I actually put a decent electret with a preamp on it and of course it got some low end and fine reports. The telephone element is sharp and nothing comes through below 300 Hz!
@@MIKROWAVE1 I love that mic believe me just something i would do myself and witch i have still using the preamp and hooked up to a ft107m enjoyed and looking forward to your next video!
When charging your battery don't just turn the raido off. take it totaly off bank or off line. If you switch power banks the wrong way you will smoke out the main power diode . Also smart chargers will not work if you have a battery that has a cell drag. This means you need to get out the old hammer, two diodes and a transformer. and a cap if you want to be fancy. Sure you will gas cells . Just be careful. Thats wat the hell they make a volt meter for. With a flooded acid batteries you can fight! Hell chop cells that are dead . Things will work if you kill just one cell . Not very good but it will work. Cheif enginner S,S Legacy Jack Hreha.
Don't tell anyone but that is how a good many hams get started in the hobby. Some of our current elmers started in the illegal CB band above 27 MHz running nothing but ham gear.
@@MIKROWAVE1 CB was one of my "gateway drugs" into the hobby also. And I don't admit this to everyone but when I'm not on the local 10 meter net, I'm monitoring 27.185. 73 de KE0RFZ.
Hi Mike, when you showed the picture from 'Gilligan's Island' it reminded me of the same picture I posted on my QRZ page - Go check it out! Look up callsign: KC0IVF. I think you will have a good laugh!
Great video! It should be noted that 100 watt radios STILL consume quite a lot pf power even in low power operation due to biasing of the finals. Of course I'm not saying this for you, but the people like me who unit recently didn't realize this until I tried to operate field day with 12 volt lead acid battery that turns into a giant resistor once the voltage gets much under 12 volts. A radio specifically designed for QRP will last a LOT longer on a battery. Thanks for sharing and 73's!
Man, I love yer "end of the world" microphone. That's some snazzy build. I think I'd just have to use my D-104 mic. I will be getting my Technician license in Sept. of this year and I don't even have a HAM radio. However, I do have access to several SSB CB radios that have been frequency modified and have unlocked clarifiers. Can't wait to get my license. I take practice tests daily to keep up with my learning process. So far, I've scored 100% on all the tests. Guess I'll be building my own antennae for the radios.
@Sanuk Jang Lery I hate the 10 code.
@Sanuk Jang Lery Nope. My QTH is eastern Tennessee. I do not use the 10 code. That's for AM radio; I am a single side bander and we use the Q codes.
When I find a rig that’s been in a box for 25 years, the guy says, “It powered up fine the last time I used it.” He’s the cousin of every man who says an old car “was running when parked”!
I have respect for that mic. We made a floor lamp like that when first married, used it for many years.
Now, how many acres of solar panels will I need to power all my vintage vacuum tube gear.....?
I only buy broken stuff. The fun is fixing.
Question is how many batteries will the solar panels charge so you can change it into alternating current if you want to lol
Hi Mike,
the Swan 100MX is one of the devices that I am still missing in my collection. How nice that you presented this transceiver to us. ATLAS 210, FT7B, TS120 (130) and some homemade devices I have here for such cases. Thanks for the tips on power supply. I'm looking forward to a second part :-)
73 de DF7PI
A radio nut is someone who thinks of a car as a 12v generator.
general prepper radio practices... 1.use AM, car radio will hear it .2.a100 watt ssb ham radio is adjusted for 25 watts AM.......... 3.use 40meter/7.100kc band..... use stealth wire antenna, up high, 66feet long. schedule contacts 5minutes every5 hrs......
You read my mind! I wanted to bash and embarrass Hollywood since a long time ago for ther 'magical' radios.
There are only two kinds of ham operators, a Talking ham and a Tech Ham. This guy is a real ham, a Tech Ham. My hats off to you, om. 73.
You forgot the CW only Ham.
@@hollisfarmshoney Oh Yes, I am a CWer too. Been a licensed ham since 1984. Tnx :)
@@MAC-ez2rq got my ticket in 85 back when you had to earn it, copy 5 wpm and no test questions and answers in a cute book to study :)
Hey what a wonderful video! First of all im being looking for a Swan 100mx for years and I've never seen one in that mint condition so, wow!
The R2D2 microphone was great and funny. Plus all the info for preparedness makes a great deal!!!!
Please let mw know if you are planning to ged rid of that beautiful Swan. My shack of boat anchors will be more than happy to give her a welcome party. 73!
Eduardo.
That mike is really full of good ideas for the homebrewers out there like me, thanks :-)
I have my Father's 100MX and the matching power supply/speaker. Dad passed away in 1993. I don't use it much but it's a great unit. The only problem it's ever had was a pass transistor in the power supply shorted and took out the microphone pre-amp and the dial lights in the radio at least 30 years ago. I replaced them and it's never been into since.
Howard Bee , I would do a complete restoration, starting with recapping the whole unit like Mr. Carlson's Lab (Paul Carlson's channel). His work is unparalleled in both scope and completeness.
I ran and operated a ANGRC144 microwave van in army 78 to 84 , started in Korea, ended at Fort Hood
hello mike ,nunca vi algo vintage tan bien conservado ,yo en mi choza tengo un cisne 270b cygnet ,atlas 210 x y hro 5ta1 halli s20r,drakes y otros cacharros,decidi tenerlos porque desde 1960 comence como radioescucha y ya se hablaba de estos equipos ..y para mi es volver al pasado de oro de los hams.. exelente .juan cx3et
Gracias juan Me encantan las radios de jamón clásicas. Trabajé un poco en Chile y obtuve una licencia de jamón CE0X temporal.
Good idea on the Microphone. Antenna's are the big deal.End feds have to be used in many cases. will need a tuner or a home built tuner.
Really cool vid. Keep them comming. I really like your chanel. Glad to have found you.
Very nice video. AB2ES here in Oregon. Yes, I used to live in NY. I subscribed because I want to see the part 2. 73 om.
Like your choice of the Swan 100 mx. Used to work on them and although a simple / basic radio - they work great! I still own one although it's not my primary radio. Have a lot of respect for it though.
Bravo ótimo trabalho gualidade total bazuka Foz do Iguaçu pr Brasil caminhonista também
Obrigado por assistir meus vídeos.
I have an affinity for older equipment of any kind, not just ham gear.
I'm messing with Crystal Radio after several years of not messing with it
@@ronalddaub7965 Crystal radios do in fact still work and are still built by enthusiasts. I've been in electronics since I was maybe 10. I've taught electronics, have been a ham for 30 years, have a commercial FCC license, and most of my career was a custom lab equipment designer. With all of that I still have pieces of Galena for several Crystal radios.
My first in the early 60s was the Laffeyette Explor Air. Saved some money stepped up to a hallicrafters.
@@JohnL1950 I wish I'd kept my knight kit radio.
@@joewoodchuck3824 I'm having a lot of fun with the ones that I build and the ones that I buy I got a Navy World War II Crystal calibrator the other day that ought to be interesting I believe it just sends out a tone butt...
I used 10 watts off of a Kenwood TS-940 to communicate with a friend in Acapulco from my location in Houston. I would start around 2:00 PM but by evening as band conditions changed I would have to increase to 100 watts. That's a 10 dB increase in power which amounts to an S unit and a half so really you don't need a whole lot of power to communicate. He would receive me at 5 and 9 with 20 dB over until early evening.
I purchased and started studying about the HackRF One SDR. I'm learning how to build various antennas and building a tiny computer running linux so i can run various software for it. By using SDR effectively, the theory is I would be able to fairly quickly locate others who are technology setup for disaster. I will also be carrying a small handheld transceiver as part of my everyday carry stuff.
If the output stage has failed what about a VN66AF to replace the burned out transistors, the VN66AF was used in the ZETAGI 30W Linear, if the output stage is dead then prepare to disassemble the TV for the high power VMOS transistors to replace the burned out transistors in the output stage.
Keep going! this is an awesome idea for a video.
Mike I picked up a swan 100 at an estate sale, no DC power cord, got one laying around?
Part #: MOLEX-03-06-1062 2X3 Molex Female Receptacle might cost you 3 dollars. Good Luck!
Dont forget the Alda 103/105, and the TenTec Argonaut or Argosy :) WA1YKL
I know that you are an expert in these and the early Yeasu's too; but that solid state era is quite alien to me Stephanie.
Swan made beautiful radios
Wonderful fun! Thanks Mike. Ya couldn't help yourself could you... the whole bit about the superior, best-practice fashion in which you key that piece of.. of.. gorgeous homebrew gear. What a mic! I've been stuck at home and screwing off all the time lately for the obvious reason: I'm retired. Been playing with ridiculous antennae... wanna see a grin? Think I can work DX with a 2' high wire on 40? lol. Check it out if you want, look for: 2’ High 40m EFHW Wonder Wire - OL725PLZ - Contact Attempt if you want a laugh. 73 OM
Yeah, I have a computer supply I was using to power a Raspberry Pi 3B along with a screen monitor I repurposed for the Raspberry. What size are the filter caps I see next to the computer supply? I've got a couple of 6800uF caps I took out of a UPS power supply that got fried. They're at 42 V. DC. Do you have those wired in series or parallel? It's kinda hard to see them at the extreme right of the screen. I also just subscribed to yer channel. I find this to be very interesting.
Filter caps are always in parallel. If you put them in series you won't pass any DC.
When you said "Walkie Talkies" I couldn't take you seriously and my viewing was done!
They used to hate it when I would say that when I was a young engineer at Motorola. Of course As then, I did it purely to irritate!
@@MIKROWAVE1 Ahh, now you are talking my language! I do remember the Handi Talkie! I work with Motorola Engineers very frequently in my job!
Vintage walkie talkies are cool
@@dontcare563 I bet you might know what a crystal calibrator is for a ship radio
Rambo would love that mic!
I actually put a decent electret with a preamp on it and of course it got some low end and fine reports. The telephone element is sharp and nothing comes through below 300 Hz!
@@MIKROWAVE1 I love that mic believe me just something i would do myself and witch i have still using the preamp and hooked up to a ft107m enjoyed and looking forward to your next video!
thank you for answer me ,and your were in chile...73s juan
Is this a ham or Cb or ssb? I liked your video God bless Chaplain Dale Stearns
This a is a CW and SSB Ham Radio. It does not tune in the CB Band or in all of the modern Ham Bands either..
When charging your battery don't just turn the raido off. take it totaly off bank or off line. If you switch power banks the wrong way you will smoke out the main power diode . Also smart chargers will not work if you have a battery that has a cell drag. This means you need to get out the old hammer, two diodes and a transformer. and a cap if you want to be fancy. Sure you will gas cells . Just be careful. Thats wat the hell they make a volt meter for. With a flooded acid batteries you can fight! Hell chop cells that are dead . Things will work if you kill just one cell . Not very good but it will work. Cheif enginner S,S Legacy Jack Hreha.
Wonderful, a 'how to' for people without a ham license to get on the air.
Don't tell anyone but that is how a good many hams get started in the hobby. Some of our current elmers started in the illegal CB band above 27 MHz running nothing but ham gear.
@@MIKROWAVE1 CB was one of my "gateway drugs" into the hobby also. And I don't admit this to everyone but when I'm not on the local 10 meter net, I'm monitoring 27.185. 73 de KE0RFZ.
Surely you're joking Dr. Feynman. ;)
Oh No. I opened your mind?
Great!
Hi Mike, when you showed the picture from 'Gilligan's Island' it reminded me of the same picture I posted on my QRZ page - Go check it out! Look up callsign: KC0IVF. I think you will have a good laugh!
Cool and that is a BC375 Tuning Unit that they grabbed for the shot!
Ww vrry gd
73 !!! ua9cmr