I am the second owner on that Johnson's viking II Terry's working on it was my dad's when I was a child I sent many of nights listen to my father talk on it
Cool inspection Terry. Man folks do some crazy stuff sometimes. Was very interesting to see the old girl was working. Soon as I saw that monster modulation resistor I was like WT? Two taps? Then saw the terminal was not connected on the end and knew what they had done. Always good to see the master at work, thanks for sharing.
Nice, good thoughts as always, Terry! I would actually think it would be better if that big, hot resistor was on top under the cover and not under the chassis, maybe the previous repairer was into a good thought about this..
"So all in all, I believe it's safe to turn it on".. Still trying to figure out how you came up with that (lol!) I had to stop the video and shout "What the heck?" My wife asked what was the matter and we both watched as you fired it up.. the drama was too much (lol!) It was great to see it come to life though.
This reminds me of the prop technique I learned call the belt loop technique the idea was one hand 🖐 behind you and never a path to ground supply on this are about 800 volts dc and would like to right up !
What would it cost to restore a radio of this nature I have one that I received from a job I done and I have never tried to fire it up either I will trash it or give it to a good home!
Many thanks for all the information and videos on these great old radios. I have one here I have been in the process of "de" moding and seems like there is always something else or another surprise in this thing. IJust this morning discovered another mystery capacitor in the form of a Mallory 10 mf 450 wvdc from screen of 807's to chassis instead of the 0.5 in the schematic. I don't mind mods so much as long as they improve reliability, component stress and life. Is there any source for "valid" mods on these things? Im seeing other "enhancements" that I don't know what they are or purpose. Thanks again for this excellent resource. 73' de K4WRF
@@d-labelectronics I would like to get rid of it it was given to me Years ago for cb radio I never used .i have hamerland hq 160 and a national 270 as well da 500 and tons of power tubes interested
Ohhhh... I was hoping to see... THE COBBLER make his dastardly appearance! This seems tailor-made for this radio. Oh, well - maybe DICK from the Internet could show up? Very good job doing a pre-operation diagnosis, Terry!
I am the second owner on that Johnson's viking II Terry's working on it was my dad's when I was a child I sent many of nights listen to my father talk on it
Cool inspection Terry. Man folks do some crazy stuff sometimes. Was very interesting to see the old girl was working. Soon as I saw that monster modulation resistor I was like WT? Two taps? Then saw the terminal was not connected on the end and knew what they had done. Always good to see the master at work, thanks for sharing.
How the heck you have 32k subs and only 169 likes? People need to give you some recognition. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent, informative video. Sure wish I knew more about these old radios and their operation.
I have the Viking II CD model in my station. Finally got an original Johnson VFO. Had been using a Griefkit one for years. 73'
Too many problems with Heathkit?
Thumbs up I don't have my ham ticket but I sure do like old radios
Hey Terry, I didn't see the fork lift you used to pick that thing up with. Real radios glow in the dark, and they keep your shack warm in the winter.
When I saw you break out the gloves I couldn't help but chuckle. :)
Yep, it was partially a gag
Nice, good thoughts as always, Terry! I would actually think it would be better if that big, hot resistor was on top under the cover and not under the chassis, maybe the previous repairer was into a good thought about this..
"So all in all, I believe it's safe to turn it on".. Still trying to figure out how you came up with that (lol!) I had to stop the video and shout "What the heck?" My wife asked what was the matter and we both watched as you fired it up.. the drama was too much (lol!) It was great to see it come to life though.
Sweet boat anchor!
This reminds me of the prop technique I learned call the belt loop technique the idea was one hand 🖐 behind you and never a path to ground supply on this are about 800 volts dc and would like to right up !
Wow, I’ve never been able to see or use any radio of this type, especially one that uses tubes!
Need some work on my Johnson Viking 1
What would it cost to restore a radio of this nature I have one that I received from a job I done and I have never tried to fire it up either I will trash it or give it to a good home!
Many thanks for all the information and videos on these great old radios.
I have one here I have been in the process of "de" moding and seems like there is always something else or another surprise in this thing.
IJust this morning discovered another mystery capacitor in the form of a Mallory 10 mf 450 wvdc from screen of 807's to chassis instead of the 0.5 in the schematic.
I don't mind mods so much as long as they improve reliability, component stress and life.
Is there any source for "valid" mods on these things? Im seeing other "enhancements" that I don't know what they are or purpose.
Thanks again for this excellent resource.
73'
de K4WRF
another great video ! I’m interested in the ptt module kit for my Vik-II...how do I go about purchasing one ?
Nice intro music! What synth is that?
Saying should be "Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel"
F Yeah!!!!!!!!
Need any 6197s? I was going to send them to Buddy but I might send then to you instead.
I think I have a VFO like that in my junk pile,is it junk?
NO, that is a great VFO. If you do not want it, I do
@@d-labelectronics I would like to get rid of it it was given to me Years ago for cb radio I never used .i have hamerland hq 160 and a national 270 as well da 500 and tons of power tubes interested
I'd be interested in all, drop me an e-mail or send me a message thru Reverb (d-labelectronics.com)
It sounds greet guys... really. what a load to say it was almost good anyway.
Ohhhh... I was hoping to see... THE COBBLER make his dastardly appearance! This seems tailor-made for this radio. Oh, well - maybe DICK from the Internet could show up?
Very good job doing a pre-operation diagnosis, Terry!
🍺2U over and out.