How to repair a damaged National NC-183 shortwave tube Ham receiver suffered poor shipping

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How to repair a damaged National NC-183 shortwave tube Ham receiver suffered poor shipping

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A long term project. This receiver was purchased on ebay a few years back. Arrived beat up due to improper shipping techniques. I knew the main chassis was OK, but the cab was too far gone to meet cosmetic expectations. So, I waited until a donor could be obtained. Cabinets were swapped. Also many caps and out of tolerance resistors were changed. Took some time to restore. Now the receiver is a real rocket ship. Nice and sensitive, great 6V6 push pull audio. These make great receivers to team up on your classic AM Ham station. Yes, a dying art, however this one deserved another chance to survive. I bet it will be around a few more decades! I hope you enjoy this Hammared Ham presentation!

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@skinnyflea2628 3 жыл бұрын

Now that you uploaded another 183 video it makes me want to get mine out and get it repaired! Thanks for the great content. 73.

@d-labelectronics 3 жыл бұрын

Its a great receiver, well worth the effort. I still have parts if you need them

@superhet7281 Жыл бұрын

That old 183 does a great job on SSB, even though it was not designed for it. Terry, you have the “touch.” Or maybe it was the wine! ;-)

@donhall2759 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet audio on that RX, better than the mic chain some of those guys are using. I love that some of you hams are still doing AM.

@hestheMaster 3 жыл бұрын

Finally got your prized NC-183 receiver back together with a newer undamaged replacement cabinet. Bringing in Robert Mondavi does it best in the celebration!🍷🍷 Along with a great outdoor antenna on a mast! You're pulling in some great signal! Wonderful radio there Terry!

@d-labelectronics 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Sir, It was nice hearing the beautiful audio coming from this old classic

@caulktel 3 жыл бұрын

I love both your audio and Ham videos, but mostly Ham stuff, thanks Terry. N6ALT

@d-labelectronics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. I will keep the mix going, try to incorporate more Ham stuff

@mikebracey8832 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry. Love the Nationals. I have a beautiful 183-D waiting to hit the bench. I just picked it up and it only works on 80 at the moment. Your video was a great inspiration to get me going.

@d-labelectronics 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a great receiver too. I have one paired up with a Viking II

@LarryDeSilva64 3 жыл бұрын

You are so right National really knew how to make radios back then. Great that you were able to find a decent cabinet to make that National functional again. I had a custom Crystal Calibrator plugged into my Collins 75 A3 that looked like that on your National.

@fredderf3207 9 ай бұрын

The Hammered Ham?! I like it. I have an NC-98 that could use a tune up. I'd like to put it back into service because when it was built, I was a little kid and my Grandmother was a solderer at National Radio in Melrose, Ma. I don't know if any of her soldering is in my radio but it was built in the right time period so, ya never know!

@kornami8678 3 жыл бұрын

When listening to SSB my dad recommended the AVC/MVC be set to MVC. Turn the AF Gain all the way up and use the RF gain to set a comfortable listening level.

@anthonymokelkie9360 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING rig even on SSB. even goes agaianst the newer rigs maybe better , audio great. thanks video Tony ve4akf

@CanadairCL44 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Terry, nice job! I have a bell like yours but when I ring it, all I get is a load of abuse! 73's G1VJG

@davidkerl1431 3 жыл бұрын

I too, prefer a good red wine when hamming. Dave N9HF Ormond Beach, Fla.

@steadfast666 3 жыл бұрын

NICE ONE

@YosemiteGuy Жыл бұрын

amazing radio! 73

@ianbutler1983 3 жыл бұрын

If I tried that bell thing at my house, my girlfriend would beat me to death with the wine bottle.

@willrobbinson 3 жыл бұрын

good one dude , nice rx repair

@edwardhannigan6324 3 жыл бұрын

Love all your amp stuff Terry etc...So informative...! Ham radio, oops..I haven't got the foggiest idea on what's going on...Awsome stuff though..Ed..U.K..😂

@psnpacific 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@rayprada8398 3 жыл бұрын

I had one of these radios in mint condition, kept in the original box, no longer used, left it behind at my ex-wife's house when I moved out then she sold it at at a yard sale for $ 20.

@radioman140 2 жыл бұрын

ouch!

@jde1780 3 жыл бұрын

Re: "Timtron" - I see him almost every year at the hamfest in NH. He's a regular there.

@d-labelectronics 3 жыл бұрын

He's my AM Hero

@stevem.1853 3 жыл бұрын

Beware the HAM-fisted delivery man and King Cobbler, the arch enemies of vintage ham radios!

@stevec5000 3 жыл бұрын

The damaged one must have been shipped by UPS since the goons there take great pride in smashing everything to bits!

@bobbyv5143 3 жыл бұрын

Terry, did I hear you say that was "Tim-Tron"? Very nice radio.....

@d-labelectronics 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, he was on there. The AM icon

@rciancia 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Terry. I've noticed we have not seen Dick from the Internet appear in quite a while. That is a good thing. :)

@mackfisher4487 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Job

@rolandhull5926 Жыл бұрын

I was just given a 183D. It has been heavily modded. Not sure I'm going to tackle it

@billyrey9679 3 жыл бұрын

They should have labeled it NCC-1701! Time traveler. Great job!

@d-labelectronics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, What ever happened to D-Lab West, B-Lab?

@billyrey9679 3 жыл бұрын

@@d-labelectronics Been really busy building Flat Engines and some radio DX. You and Marsha better stay well darn-it.

@yardleybottles6025 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is waiting for the Craftsmans touch... patiently ..

@joewoodchuck3824 3 жыл бұрын

I love the older equipment, but I would sure lose those awful meter lights fast though.

@CAphotos 3 жыл бұрын

I was given a partially restored NC-173. I has been partially recapped and some resistors replaced, but the biggest issue is the main power transformer has been pulled out and event though I have a replacement, it hasn't been installed yet. I'm hesitant to tackle this without help because I'm not sure my skills are up to it.

@d-labelectronics 3 жыл бұрын

I'd be glad to help, However shipping may skew the value of the repair

@CAphotos 3 жыл бұрын

@@d-labelectronics Where are you located?

@BlakesGarage1 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to remove the flywheel from the tuning shaft and access the space where a new spring could be installed?

@Davidjb37721 3 жыл бұрын

Frequency is it you listen to on a.m.

@paulziminskin2ghr282 3 жыл бұрын

@umajunkcollector 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, Panasonic made good stuff. Too bad Sony and Grundig didn't make transceivers. Um still pretty much a Drake fan of tube stuff.

@Philip-KA4KOE 3 жыл бұрын

Catty-whampas.

@orionwarren4244 3 жыл бұрын

IDK anything about ham radio but it sure seems that amateur radio enthusiasts sure go to a lot of trouble to transmit and receive static-y garbled broadcasts. It's a hobby I guess! LoL

@joewoodchuck3824 3 жыл бұрын

There are a great many clear contacts made with ham radio. Perhaps you only listened once or twice, and then during poor conditions for those frequency ranges.