Never seen a close up of the plain 7001.. Nice.. In the EU the Export version was more common. The 7001 Export is a Cybernet Chassis, with SWR Bridge and a faux frequency counter, covering 26-28 in 10Kc steps with a +/-5Kc switch and a Hygain V Beep. Super-Duper cool.
Now, a helpful hint for anyone who is trying to get an oldster back on the air... It doesn't have to be perfect. It just needs to work. That said...crystals change frequency, and crystal filters change frequency. This applies to the large filters commonly used in 70s-80s era AM/SSB radios and the little black 455 kHz ones found in many AM radios. For the AM only radios, find out which transformer tweaks affect the AM receive and adjust them for the best receiver signal. For sideband, it gets more complicated. Start by accurately setting the two sideband carrier oscillator frequencies. If this results in one sideband having a strong carrier while the other one has no carrier, the crystal filter has moved in frequency and you'll have to adjust the two carrier oscillator frequencies to compensate. On my Siltronix 1011D, I had to do that. With the mike gain turned off, I adjusted the carrier frequencies so that the radio puts out a 100 mW carrier. This ensures that the carrier oscillator frequencies are in a position that prevents the filter from attenuating audio frequencies. Since the radio's power output is over 100 watts a 1/10 watt carrier is within the factory specifications. Yes, it's cheating, but don't forget, we're resuscitating survivors that are well over 40 years old. It doesn't have to be perfect, it just needs to work.
Yes, 8001 and 9001also. The 9001z isn't a precision series though, or at least I didn't see precision on the box. Where was your 7001 made? I know Midland tends to balance quality and price, so sometimes they're made in China, Taiwan, Thailand, etc., and some countries skimp a little on quality. The 9001z was made in Thailand. I did check my midland folders but as usual I seem to have everything BUT the one you're looking for. I'll be looking forward to what you see inside and on the main PCB. It'll settle the "It's made by Uniden/no it's not" discussions that pop-up every few years or so. Good video 👍 Please ignore any spelling errors (can't find my thick glasses)
If a radio is generating a significant carrier on sideband, make sure that the carrier frequency crystal settings are correct, and if they are, then look at the carrier balance. There is a specification for the amount of carrier suppression, and it can be enough for a nearby station to hear it.
@@iggystim I think I have everything I need now to go back up short of time but I'll be able to work it in soon. I got my NANO VNA to check everything before going up. I just have rebuild the upper structure. ✌✌
I think that meter was in an important scene on Oppenheimer. Them ham shaped cb's are pretty tho, and the AWI is a great rough-in means of tuning the antenna, or sudden missing whip or short circuit warning. The Cobra 29LX LCD has a hammy look to it, but I'm crossing my fingers for a 39LX LCD with SSB and FM also. (just speculating)
Man you're wright they are common in Europe that's where I got my third one from , don't have to worry about drifting but I still have to get out the golden screwdriver for an alignment, every once in a while 😂
a radio built when pride and craftsmanship meant something
i remember this radio. I still have my Lafeyette Telstat 140ssb from 1977. My neighbor had this radio .
Never seen a close up of the plain 7001.. Nice.. In the EU the Export version was more common. The 7001 Export is a Cybernet Chassis, with SWR Bridge and a faux frequency counter, covering 26-28 in 10Kc steps with a +/-5Kc switch and a Hygain V Beep. Super-Duper cool.
Fantastic old radio j have this radio 💯
I had a 6001 back in 88. Love the look.
Nice radio and looks in good shape, I can’t wait to see it finished.
Gotta love Midland radios! There's no guesswork about when it was made.
MIDLAND NEVER SAW ONE. CANT WAIT FOR PART 2@
I have the 5001 April 1979 Japan. Like it. Loud audio reports.
Have a Japan 4001 that I used over the road. Easy to listen to without using squelch.
Man what a great find, it looks like you just took it out of the box, mostly.
Now, a helpful hint for anyone who is trying to get an oldster back on the air...
It doesn't have to be perfect. It just needs to work. That said...crystals change frequency, and crystal filters change frequency. This applies to the large filters commonly used in 70s-80s era AM/SSB radios and the little black 455 kHz ones found in many AM radios.
For the AM only radios, find out which transformer tweaks affect the AM receive and adjust them for the best receiver signal. For sideband, it gets more complicated.
Start by accurately setting the two sideband carrier oscillator frequencies. If this results in one sideband having a strong carrier while the other one has no carrier, the crystal filter has moved in frequency and you'll have to adjust the two carrier oscillator frequencies to compensate.
On my Siltronix 1011D, I had to do that. With the mike gain turned off, I adjusted the carrier frequencies so that the radio puts out a 100 mW carrier. This ensures that the carrier oscillator frequencies are in a position that prevents the filter from attenuating audio frequencies. Since the radio's power output is over 100 watts a 1/10 watt carrier is within the factory specifications.
Yes, it's cheating, but don't forget, we're resuscitating survivors that are well over 40 years old. It doesn't have to be perfect, it just needs to work.
Yes, 8001 and 9001also. The 9001z isn't a precision series though, or at least I didn't see precision on the box. Where was your 7001 made? I know Midland tends to balance quality and price, so sometimes they're made in China, Taiwan, Thailand, etc., and some countries skimp a little on quality. The 9001z was made in Thailand. I did check my midland folders but as usual I seem to have everything BUT the one you're looking for. I'll be looking forward to what you see inside and on the main PCB. It'll settle the "It's made by Uniden/no it's not" discussions that pop-up every few years or so. Good video 👍 Please ignore any spelling errors (can't find my thick glasses)
If a radio is generating a significant carrier on sideband, make sure that the carrier frequency crystal settings are correct, and if they are, then look at the carrier balance. There is a specification for the amount of carrier suppression, and it can be enough for a nearby station to hear it.
I like the Midlands, especially the exports. ✌✌
I'm with ya Steve...how's that Tower 🗼 going?
Mud bucket, your like me you like all radios and most woman even though some have extra holes in back 😂
@@iggystim I think I have everything I need now to go back up short of time but I'll be able to work it in soon. I got my NANO VNA to check everything before going up. I just have rebuild the upper structure. ✌✌
So can I get one of those radio, watching from Jamaica west Indies !!
I got one everything works great Louder than most
I think that meter was in an important scene on Oppenheimer.
Them ham shaped cb's are pretty tho, and the AWI is a great rough-in means of tuning the antenna, or sudden missing whip or short circuit warning. The Cobra 29LX LCD has a hammy look to it, but I'm crossing my fingers for a 39LX LCD with SSB and FM also. (just speculating)
Very Cool!
I've have some bottles of Night train cellaring from 79'.... It's a good vintage!😏👍⚡️🎙
PS I had some in 79' too but she called it soul train 😂🎉
Hola radio, entremos y cortemos el limitador. Yestoy de vuelta en el banco..jajaja
One of those legally allowed entered aliens must have gotten ahold to some utubers phones 😂 what we going to do smiling Jo,
@@BEACHCOMBER109 😆
F'n Trevor just turn down the S-quelch. looks like a cool radio. I have never seen one.
Nice radio.
🦊 Fox , Korn said to get him a beer 😂
My goodness I tried to win one of these radios on eBay but was way outbid, very hard to find at a good price ,very common in Europe
Man you're wright they are common in Europe that's where I got my third one from , don't have to worry about drifting but I still have to get out the golden screwdriver for an alignment, every once in a while 😂
Udx358😅
I bet the radio is built like a tank!!! 👍👍👍👋👋👋🚸🚸🚸
Udx358😅