Robert Sumption
Robert Sumption
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Ham radio tip , Keep your Key clean , safety old transmitters
Safety First Using an old cathode keyed transmitter can be dangerous high voltage may be on the metal parts of your telegraph key . Many older Tube transmitters key the final amplifier tube cathode on my old Heathkit AT-1 I measured 300 volts on the metal parts of the Key . I found this out after I got a real nasty shock when touching my old J38 Key connected to the AT-1 . Placing the key in a plastic bag and operating the Key through the plastic bag when using old transmitters adds a measure of safety . Having the key in the bag also protects the key from dust and dirt . If you are showing the station to someone just pull the bag off 73 Bob
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Видео

BEEP BEEP , FIND THE BEEPING , Smoke Detector beeping ? , WATER ALARM Beeping .
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Note! I changed the date on my water heater water alarm to 4/27/2023 the date on there was 4/27/03 which was wrong it was confusing so I corrected it .... Hearing a BEEP in my basement workshop for a long time I searched for the beep thinking it was a smoke detector I have one in the workshop ceiling and put a new battery in the smoke detector but the beeping continued . After doing that I woul...
BEST 80 METER ANTENNA ,
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An 80 meter full wave Horizontal loop is the best 80 meter antenna I have found for use on my lot here in this subdivision my lot is 150 feet long and 100 feet wide . With the trees Available my loop is more of a triangle of wire than a loop about 30 feet up . I used 75 ohm feedline because I already had some RG-11 up the tower and decided to try it. The full wave loop is 251 feet of insulated ...
HEATHKIT SS9000 TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING ,
Просмотров 3672 года назад
NOTE At the end of this video while demonstrating the transmit incremental tuning I bumped the main tuning Knob on the SS9000 with my wrist while turning the rit knob so it was off frequency at the end and is very difficult to understand at the end even with the RIT OFF I discovered the SS 9000 was off frequency when the video was finished I decided not to re-do the video as everything is on th...
Heathkit SS9000 repair
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This short video was made as a repair tip video and to show the repair I had done to a SS9000 Heathkit tranceiver today 07/25/2022 . The video is also a test of using my Android camera to make a RUclips video and upload it. The quality of the video seems OK to me the sound is ok BUT I don't like the narrow vertical picture . You may notice in this video there is some damage to the metal gutted ...
HEATHKIT SA2060A antenna tuner , DIY SPINNER KNOB , SA2060A TIPS
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The SA2060A Heathkit antenna tuner restoration Project is now completed and after using it several times a couple of small issues showed up which appeared to me to be worthy of mention . First the coax connectors on the rear are the type fastened by a single large nut this is ok but the nut takes up a few threads on the coax connector and reduces the length enough so some PL-259 connectors can ...
PART-4 ...HEATHKIT SA2060A DELUXE ANTENNA TUNER , SA2060A
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3-27-2022 Part-4 ...This was a very interesting and surprisingly long repair (resurrection ? )of the SA2060A antenna tuner . I had not expected so many issues to pop up and take so much time requiring several evenings work . Well the weather turned very cold and it even snowed lightly then rained so this was a good project for working indoors . The shaft adjustments on the back of the variable ...
Part-3 Heathkit Deluxe Antenna tuner SA2060A , Heathkit tuner repair.
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Part -3 of the rebuilding and repairs to the Heathkit 2060A deluxe 2 KW Antenna tuner ... The SWR/Switch box on the back had very loose hardware on the wide copper silver plated connecting strips . One nut was completely loose and about to fall off one of of the 6/32 threaded rods These nuts and threaded rods appeared to be of zinc plated steel and perhaps they could be soldered to the strips T...
Part-2 HEATHKIT SA2060 Antenna tuner , Antenna tuner . Heathkit 2kw Antenna tuner
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Part -2 on the Heathkit SA2060A deluxe antenna tuner . Repairing the issues found , tightening loose hardware and returning this classic heathkit antenna tuner to proper working order.
PART -1 Heathkit SA2060A antenna tuner, Antenna Tuner, heathkit Antenna tuner ,
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PART -1 Heathkit SA2060A antenna tuner that Just arrived 2 days ago Via FEDEX . Visual exam ... this showed . loose hardwre , wrong hardware and corners of case dinged in about 1/4 inch probably in shipment. The box should have been marked Fragile and more packing to protect the corners of the tuner . This SA2060A appears like new inside and was obviously used very little . loose hardware has a...
stripping enamel from heavy magnet wire,Stripping enamelled wire,stripping #14 magnet wire .
Просмотров 4542 года назад
Trying out a new to me camera a panasonic DMC-ZS40 with auto focus it is working very well focusing from several feet down to a very close macro distance with no problems the video quality is much improved so during these last 3 videos this camera has been tested. The plan is to make a 4 element Cubical quad antenna for 6 meters when warmer weather arrives obtaining the parts and preparing them...
SAFETY ! , Drill Safety , Flying drill bit , Work Bench Safety tip
Просмотров 1822 года назад
Bought Myself a new 20 Volt brushless Dewalt electric drill and I really like it what a great tool ! very powerful and I was Trying it for the first time or second time I am not sure which ? I certainly made a big safety mistake! . Drilling with a small 5/32 inch drill bit just a few holes in a piece of aluminum on the workbench drilling onto a wood block and holding the aluminum piece with pli...
NATIONAL NC98, NC98 Receiver, NC98, National Ham Receiver
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National NC98 Receiver purchased at Goodwill Resale store for 6 dollars can it be fixed will it work ? I saw it in another customers grocery cart and talked to the man about getting it working I thought he may be an Amateur radio operator like me or into electronics as a hobby ? he said he had no idea what it was or what it did . I told him what it was what would most likely be required to rest...
Michigan Snow 2/2/22 , SNOW , Michigan SNOW
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The big Snow that the Weather Forcasters have predicted started snowing on 2/2/22 At 3 AM EST and has continued . At 11 Am the front driveway was snow blowed and there was close to 9 inches accumulated then on the driveway . This video is to show this snowfall here near the Village of Cassopolis Michigan the opening picture at the beginning shows a " near white outCondition" caused by wind gust...
MULTIMETER PROBE ADAPTERS DIY
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 года назад
Sometimes its the simplest little things that help so much and these little ideas are worth passing on . So while moving my Simpson 260 series 8 Multimeter I had snagged the probe wire on the work bench and broke the probe wire that goes into the meter I yanked the wire right out of the end that plugs into the meter . The meter shown in the video is another one I used for the video and it has g...
HEATHKIT SS9000 , Tool to remove molex pin connector sockets , SS9000 power connector tool .
Просмотров 3292 года назад
HEATHKIT SS9000 , Tool to remove molex pin connector sockets , SS9000 power connector tool .
HEATHKIT AT-1 transmitter , 1955 Heathkit transmitter ,AT-1 , AT-1 unstable oscillator
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HEATHKIT AT-1 transmitter , 1955 Heathkit transmitter ,AT-1 , AT-1 unstable oscillator
MODEL A FORD ,Rear Cylinder Temperature gauge, Low cost temp gauge
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MODEL A FORD ,Rear Cylinder Temperature gauge, Low cost temp gauge
ICOM IC7300 , AM broadcast , BROADCAST RADIO, IC7300 on Broadcast band
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ICOM IC7300 , AM broadcast , BROADCAST RADIO, IC7300 on Broadcast band
HOME BREW KILOWATT , HOME MADE TRANSISTOR KILOWATT AMP ,Home made linear Amp
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 года назад
HOME BREW KILOWATT , HOME MADE TRANSISTOR KILOWATT AMP ,Home made linear Amp
Cleaning Weather station , Accurite weather station , Weather station Maintenance
Просмотров 13 тыс.2 года назад
Cleaning Weather station , Accurite weather station , Weather station Maintenance
QRP QCX+ , QCX+ with LM567 Zero beat indicator , LM567 Zero Beat
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QRP QCX , QCX with LM567 Zero beat indicator , LM567 Zero Beat
QCX+ 40, QRP LABS , 40 METER CW TRANCEIVER, main board assembly .
Просмотров 7913 года назад
QCX 40, QRP LABS , 40 METER CW TRANCEIVER, main board assembly .
Tinning enamel wire , Toroid tips , Toroid coils , QCX+ toroids,QCX+40 meter
Просмотров 3693 года назад
Tinning enamel wire , Toroid tips , Toroid coils , QCX toroids,QCX 40 meter
QCX + 40 meter tranceiver assembly , QCX +, 40 meter QRP
Просмотров 5893 года назад
QCX 40 meter tranceiver assembly , QCX , 40 meter QRP
Crystal filter adapter, BC348 crystal filter adapter
Просмотров 5443 года назад
Crystal filter adapter, BC348 crystal filter adapter
CRYSTAL FILTER ADAPTER for BC348 receiver , BC348 ,
Просмотров 4243 года назад
CRYSTAL FILTER ADAPTER for BC348 receiver , BC348 ,
QRP-LABS QCX + , QCX + UNBOXING , QRP LABS QRP TRANCEIVER , 7 MHZ QRP
Просмотров 2743 года назад
QRP-LABS QCX , QCX UNBOXING , QRP LABS QRP TRANCEIVER , 7 MHZ QRP
MODEL A FORD QUAIL RADIATOR CAP . MODEL A QUAIL , MODEL A FORD QUAIL RADIATOR CAP , QUAIL PROBLEM
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MODEL A FORD QUAIL RADIATOR CAP . MODEL A QUAIL , MODEL A FORD QUAIL RADIATOR CAP , QUAIL PROBLEM
Husqvarna lawn tractor moving slow ? , Lawn tractor going Slow
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Husqvarna lawn tractor moving slow ? , Lawn tractor going Slow

Комментарии

  • @timpmuldoon736
    @timpmuldoon736 19 дней назад

    Bob … I have same model Husqvarna @ 200 hrs of residential use PTO clutch went out.. along with transmission drive belt pulley wheels .. replace all 3 along drive belt & new deck belt other than no problem with Kawasaki 18hp engine Good Mowing..👍🏼

  • @markcleaves2732
    @markcleaves2732 25 дней назад

    On your next video would you just get to the subject point and stop all the verbal garbage

  • @davidanderson498
    @davidanderson498 Месяц назад

    I installed one of these this week, what I need to know is how to connect it to my wifi.

  • @831BeachBum
    @831BeachBum Месяц назад

    I noticed you have two different size fuel inlet line fittings. One for 1/4'" tubing the other for 5/16"?

  • @every1getready
    @every1getready Месяц назад

    Thanks!

  • @Damon_Templar
    @Damon_Templar Месяц назад

    why have any of u not pointed out to him that u cannot title a video "PL259, Install a PL259 the easy way, Coax connector, PL259 with no soldering" then proceed to use soldering at the end ???

  • @bifffranks6355
    @bifffranks6355 Месяц назад

    Thanks for this! working on my old 2036A and also a purchased old 2036. Wonder if you have any ideas why receiver sensitiy would be rather poor on the 2036. Its not dead but way down on a given signal compared to my good 2036A.

  • @gotman4409
    @gotman4409 Месяц назад

    Can the tones be adjusted to another tone or do you have to change something else ?

  • @joseberlanga4400
    @joseberlanga4400 Месяц назад

    Thank you

  • @jlfish1957
    @jlfish1957 Месяц назад

    Thank you ,let see how it handles Arizona's heat!!

  • @N4HAY
    @N4HAY 2 месяца назад

    Bob. Many thanks. You are the best kind of Radio Amateur. Your enthusiasm is infectious. 73 Dick N4HAY

  • @familyfirstpolitics
    @familyfirstpolitics 2 месяца назад

    you're my hero!

  • @kd5txo
    @kd5txo 2 месяца назад

    Yet another testimony in favor of the horizontal loop "skywire". On the low bands, it acts like a highly efficient NVIS "cloud burner" and on higher bands it throws out 360 degree lobes aimed right at the horizon for excellent DX performance. Just be sure to disconnect your radio equipment from the antenna when not in use and to ground the Antenna .... lightning strikes within a few miles induce huge currents in this design. For fun, use 450 ohm feedline and rubber band a florescent light tube to the feedline for a cool flashing light show during storms at night.

  • @jeffarp7409
    @jeffarp7409 2 месяца назад

    I have a crapsman that has the exact same problem. The grass will build up under the break/clutch linkages. It will be like shoving a grass brick under the linkage, and the belt will not fully engage to drive the tractor. I have to clean mine out about every couple of years.

  • @calvaryassemblyofgodsouthi8046
    @calvaryassemblyofgodsouthi8046 2 месяца назад

    You can grab the Allen wrench short side with a small vise grip or pliers. That will provide torque

  • @UDX4570PalmSprings-yh1mv
    @UDX4570PalmSprings-yh1mv 2 месяца назад

    I just picked up one of those on ebay, whoever built it did a fantastic job, no cold solder joints, or anything like that. Once I cleaned off the dust, cleaned and lubricated the switches and variable with "Deoxit" the meter looks brand new, I don't think the builder and all the other hands that used it over the years didn't use the meter very much, it's a well cared for meter and I absolutely love it!. Great video, thanks for sharing!👋🤠⚡️🎙

  • @totallysmooth1203
    @totallysmooth1203 2 месяца назад

    I see you made no mention of steps taken to match impedance with the radio's audio output transformer.

  • @billdewit6746
    @billdewit6746 2 месяца назад

    Thank you, KD5HBY, 73

  • @jcarter855
    @jcarter855 2 месяца назад

    Mine was clear but I did notice a linkage to the rear connected to the brake pedal was missing, Thanks Sir!

  • @rolfvandevaart5457
    @rolfvandevaart5457 3 месяца назад

    This video saved me. However, I used a leaf blower instead. I did not know the grass was stuck up in that area.

  • @barryinn1778
    @barryinn1778 3 месяца назад

    Heat the jacket with a heat gun so the ferral can slide under the braid.

  • @barryinn1778
    @barryinn1778 3 месяца назад

    That was the best explanation and tutorial I've seen done. Great job!. I suggest making your own wrench for these to tighten. I used one of these compression connectors and like them.

  • @jon_byler
    @jon_byler 3 месяца назад

    The shift differences of 1khz to 10khz of which you spoke sound like the crystal may have become slightly out of parallel, or more in parallel. Grinding on wet dry sandpaper seems less than ideal, since it’s hard to keep the sandpaper perfectly flat, even with the glass underneath. I’ve seen it when trying to flatten knife blades and chisels for woodworking. I was going to try this with crystals on a fine diamond stone snd see where it gets me. I may try with HF etching, even though that stuff is a bit unnerving with the bone damage it can cause. there are a ton of 7500mhz and up crystals out threre, no so many in the 8-9mhz range. I’ve got some gonset gooney birds I’d like to get on the air, and would love to have a few more useful crystals for 2m and 6m for them. Thanks for the informative video!

  • @jon_byler
    @jon_byler 3 месяца назад

    I wonder if you could set up a sputtering chamber, or make some other way to plate the flats on a crystal in order to bring the frequency back down? I’ve seen in a friend’s lab where they had the ability to do this in order to get samples ready for electron microscopes.

  • @user-dy2kr9xg2d
    @user-dy2kr9xg2d 3 месяца назад

    Hi, friend. Do you know how this station opens frequency? Mine only goes from 144 to 146Mhz and I want to have more open bands. Thanks for everything 73 from EA2BDR

  • @renegade1520
    @renegade1520 3 месяца назад

    Good video. Thanks.

  • @tomcroley7084
    @tomcroley7084 3 месяца назад

    Nice station Bob, love that BC348 receiver and your home brew gear.

  • @niknam.
    @niknam. 3 месяца назад

    "three turns .."😂😂😂

  • @DavidShamp
    @DavidShamp 4 месяца назад

    Tried to locate that eBay part number. Doesn’t come up. Any alternatives?

  • @benloveless3590
    @benloveless3590 4 месяца назад

    Many thanks Bob! Very clever to use the duct tape instead of those push on sleeves! 73 WB9FJO

  • @bloodbushcraft2467
    @bloodbushcraft2467 4 месяца назад

    I've got a cub cadet that's been making this squeak. It sounds like it's a wheel but the deck is the only thing that squeaks when i move everything. I'm going to try this

  • @bluetrue6062
    @bluetrue6062 4 месяца назад

    I was hoping this was my problem but seems my tranny gets weak when it's hot. No easy fix for me.😮

  • @ednecker4525
    @ednecker4525 4 месяца назад

    same thing with mine but it was a broken frame mounts in the back needed to replace the brackets

  • @CliveDrone
    @CliveDrone 4 месяца назад

    Hello Robert. Found this in the archives and what caught my ear was you saying you washed it in a tub??. Very interesting. I have a smelly BC-348 that had a mouse nest in it . I am rebuilding it would like to know what liquid you used to wash it that would be safe with the electronics. Many Thanks and I enjoy your videos. 73

  • @jamescrofutt8767
    @jamescrofutt8767 4 месяца назад

    The high tap is around 4K the LS-3 should do fine there , at least mine did I used 600 ohm headset as well both were pretty loud I agree on the amplified computer speaker as an easy fix, you can also use a mini guitar amp, cheap off of ebay and work well also, The Fender amp has an aux headphone port and you can plug in an 8 ohm headset there, 73 J

  • @OLDMANGAMING1970
    @OLDMANGAMING1970 4 месяца назад

    I have a ts 120s, works good, but little gears have broken that changes the band. I stay mostly on 40 meters with it.

  • @marshafloydbeasley9855
    @marshafloydbeasley9855 4 месяца назад

    My unit is making a clicking sound. Any idea why?

  • @WILLIAMPERRELLI
    @WILLIAMPERRELLI 4 месяца назад

    Hi Is there a way for a layman to add an LED light to each meter? Thanjs Billy

  • @pavil58yt
    @pavil58yt 4 месяца назад

    Who remembers the Measurements Corp Model 59 GDO ?

  • @michaelratliff7775
    @michaelratliff7775 5 месяцев назад

    Never seen this before thank you for sharing! 🫡

  • @jeromeGrzelak
    @jeromeGrzelak 5 месяцев назад

    Yep built mine 4 70 cm tnx bob kg6mn

  • @MooneyDriver74531
    @MooneyDriver74531 5 месяцев назад

    I picked up a IC211 at a hamfest but the display only changes if I hold in the lock button! It does not lock it but instead makes the display move with the encoder. Also the encoder is very very stiff. What is the best way to fix that as I have a couple other Icoms doing the same thing.

  • @julioh.deleon7938
    @julioh.deleon7938 5 месяцев назад

    Need repair Kenwood Ts120s

  • @WILLIAMPERRELLI
    @WILLIAMPERRELLI 5 месяцев назад

    Hi A different topic I know but you hv covered it before. I hv 2060A. Heathkit. I use it to tune before using my sb1000 amp. I made a chart for three sections on each band. Using the chart as a starting point and then adjusting c1 and c2 for lowest swr’s. Here is where I am confused. In the manual, it states c1and c2 dials should be set to 100 to provide max capacitance. ??? Next is the sensitivity knob, how is that used? The manual is very brief on this. Thanku so much. Billy

  • @WILLIAMPERRELLI
    @WILLIAMPERRELLI 5 месяцев назад

    Hi. I hv a 2060a tuner with my sb1000 amp. I hv always tuned by making a chart for each band. Inductor first, followed by transmitter(c1) and antenna dials(c2). In the manual, it states to tune c1,2 to 100, for maximum capacitance, then tune the inductor?? Add to this, the sensitivity dial. It states, adjust as needed. How does this work? Thanku for any help. Best, Billy N1mrk

  • @TheH3nrydesign
    @TheH3nrydesign 5 месяцев назад

    Correct the error in the diagram, you drew a PNP transistor :P 73" from Poland

  • @edkemp6287
    @edkemp6287 5 месяцев назад

    Can we use nanovna the same way?

  • @mcjc4ever
    @mcjc4ever 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you, I have been dealing with squeaking for 2 years now. You're the first person that has solved this problem for me.

  • @acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE
    @acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE 5 месяцев назад

    Nicely done, thank-you.

  • @ChristopherKovacsw0anm
    @ChristopherKovacsw0anm 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks Bob, this is helpful. I am not trying to restore a VF1, but it will be useful on another VFO that has issues. 73