Hi Bob, Thanks for watching. Since I made this video, I fixed the AGC and so much better -- I also cleaned all the tube pins with DeOxit. That sure made a difference, thanks again for watching. 73's Pete
The National Co claim to fame is the HRO receivers which were widely used in the UK during WWII. Some of their gear was absolutely crap! Three transceivers made during the 1960' were the NCX-5, NCX-3 and the NCX-200. The NCX-3 and NCX200 are nowhere near the NCX-5. Pete
I often wonder how a company that built the HRO and the NCX-5 could also build the SW-54 and the NCX-3. The National Radio Co needed to learn about servicing their radios. The 2N706 transistor (VFO) and the 7360 tube to gain access for test and replacement requires major disassembly of the radio. The 2N706 was plugged into a socket so it is not a matter of de-soldering.
I had its little brother the NCX-3 back in my early days in ham radio. As I recall it was a pretty good rig in its day.
That sounds nice Pete! Well done!
Nice job Pete. Those old radios are fun to get going and operate. I am enjoying your videos. Bob UA
Hi Bob,
Thanks for watching. Since I made this video, I fixed the AGC and so much better -- I also cleaned all the tube pins with DeOxit. That sure made a difference, thanks again for watching.
73's
Pete
Love your Drake Line up on the Shelf...💯😍 73 de Uncle Günter across the Pond 🙋♂
A friend had the NCX 200. I need to get my Tempo One going. I picked up a parts rig at a hamfest. Novice rig needs some work this winter.
Nice rig. Nice to see NOT an ICOM 7300.....73 de VK2AOE
Using IC7300 was a ploy to get the video viewed, Thanks for watching
@@n6qw-c6gLove the podcast too “solder smoke” big fanboy 😂
I love these radios, sell them to me 😍
I Love them too! Sorry not for sale.
Not a rig (or manufacturer) known to me Pete. Every day is a school day!
The National Co claim to fame is the HRO receivers which were widely used in the UK during WWII. Some of their gear was absolutely crap! Three transceivers made during the 1960' were the NCX-5, NCX-3 and the NCX-200. The NCX-3 and NCX200 are nowhere near the NCX-5.
Pete
National, Pride of Malden MA!
I often wonder how a company that built the HRO and the NCX-5 could also build the SW-54 and the NCX-3. The National Radio Co needed to learn about servicing their radios. The 2N706 transistor (VFO) and the 7360 tube to gain access for test and replacement requires major disassembly of the radio. The 2N706 was plugged into a socket so it is not a matter of de-soldering.
Good title, I've gone anti-7300 myself