ATU-100 Antenna Tuner MORE Problems

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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
  • In this video we look a new problem with an ATU-100 Antenna Tuner. Sponsored by www.pcbway.com Cheap & quick PCB, 3D Printing, CNC machining, and fabrication services from PCBWay.
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  • @MikeN2MAK
    @MikeN2MAK Рік тому +2

    Thanks, Ape. Videos like this give new hams and those who aren’t technically learnt, like me, confidence and tips to troubleshoot and maybe even repair on our own.

  • @WaynesWorld69
    @WaynesWorld69 Рік тому +2

    For a total noob like me your video give me a bit more confidence in doing my own repairs. Thanks so much.

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Рік тому +2

      Awesome man, thanks for watching Wayne 👍

  • @phildurall7466
    @phildurall7466 Рік тому +3

    Son ... you did some nice "probing" there and got the desired result. Well done Sir! These are the type of vids that show the young'ns how it's done.
    73 - KF6IF

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Рік тому +2

      I’m a probin’ expert 👀

    • @DonzLockz
      @DonzLockz Рік тому

      @@TheSmokinApe that you are! 😄

  • @kevinkc3onohelijeepworld953

    Cool vid finally have my AT5K screws pulled and k mix balun & cradle ready to be installed. Now to figure out the wiring of new balun. Hope to post vid later 😉

  • @Frank_K4FMH
    @Frank_K4FMH Рік тому

    Another good diagnostic and repair, Ape! I have that ATU-100 model. It’s the 3rd in a series of them that I bought for various portable rigs. I’ve not yet powered this model up, lol. But I’m now ready for it…I also have Dave’s DMM. I use it as much as my Fluke 87 V, especially the BT data logging feature. 73 de K4FMH

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Рік тому

      Hey Frank. Love this DMM, works really well. I need to do more testing with this ATU at some point, thanks for watching!

  • @frequencywatchers
    @frequencywatchers 10 місяців тому

    Im Thinking To Save Up To Buy One Of These Tuners because I reall Yneed An Antenna Tuner. Thanks For Teh Video Ser :)

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching FW 👍

  • @EdwardGriffin
    @EdwardGriffin Рік тому +1

    Is this the "parts swapping" that used gear sellers are always talking about? 😉 Thanks for the video.

  • @KM4ACK
    @KM4ACK Рік тому

    Nice troubleshooting!

  • @PARTner91
    @PARTner91 Рік тому

    Maiden 🤘
    Great video, as usual. Thanks!

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Рік тому

      🤘 thanks for checking it out Steve 👍

  • @45auto
    @45auto Рік тому +1

    Y'all have much more better junk boxes than me. But I've never done much electronics work.

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Рік тому +1

      Haha, my wife doesn’t like the junk box 😐

  • @t.j.speakman7723
    @t.j.speakman7723 Рік тому

    Always great videos. Thanks Bro

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Рік тому

      Glad you liked it, thanks for watching TJS 👍

  • @KS0JD
    @KS0JD Рік тому

    Nice video. You ought to 3D print a stand for your voltmeter if it doesn't have a support on the back. I printed one off of thing-averse for my Kiweets. Just a suggestion. 73

  • @rafaelgcpp
    @rafaelgcpp Рік тому

    I'm hoping the SWR bridge on that one is better than the previous you returned!

  • @don_n5skt
    @don_n5skt Рік тому +1

    I mean why not do it to show how awesome you are? That is why TO does it, right 😜 Should have gotten an AT-100M. I have had 0 issues with that one and I think it works better than the one I have of that model.

  • @edschaff6291
    @edschaff6291 Рік тому

    can you send me a Pin-to-Pin connection for the ATU-100 unit PCB to the .96 OLED 4-pin connector
    Love your videos...

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Рік тому

      This product listing has a diagram: www.ebay.com/itm/174725185410

  • @keathrhymer5449
    @keathrhymer5449 Рік тому

    so far my new atu 100 is working on 1o meters took swr down from 3.75 ti 1.15

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Рік тому

      That’s awesome, glad it’s working out for you 👍

  • @honeybadger6127
    @honeybadger6127 8 місяців тому

    where do you purchase the OLED screen at?

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  8 місяців тому +1

      I got a 3 pack of them off Amazon

  • @DonzLockz
    @DonzLockz Рік тому +2

    You just can't get good child labor these days!😅
    You should not need to do lots of probing and fixing a brand new item.🤷‍♂️

  • @Get_er_Done_389
    @Get_er_Done_389 7 місяців тому

    Im new to radio, but can i use an antenna turner in a semi truck on CB radio?

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  7 місяців тому

      Yeah, you can. Welcome to the hobby 👍

    • @Get_er_Done_389
      @Get_er_Done_389 7 місяців тому

      @@TheSmokinApe some of them say different mhz, does that matter for cb radio?

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  7 місяців тому +1

      @@Get_er_Done_389 yeah, CB is about 27Mhz

  • @chuckk5358
    @chuckk5358 Рік тому

    I enjoy your videos. What's that skinny gizmo you were removing the OLED mounting nuts with and where do I get one?

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Рік тому +1

      Hey Chuck, its the Kaiweets ES20 screwdriver set: Kaiweets ES20 Screwdriver Set: kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-es20-screwdriver-set?sca_ref=1461459.rfV3xMxY4v

  • @threadripper979
    @threadripper979 Рік тому +1

    Time for some reading glasses, Ape.

  • @Factory400
    @Factory400 Рік тому

    The true cost of low-cost Chinese stuff is frustration+wasted day(s)+whatever you paid.
    I prefer to avoid this stuff if I have any other option at all. 😮

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Рік тому +1

      I think you are right F400, thanks for watching 👍

  • @mudzburong2701
    @mudzburong2701 Рік тому

    ATU-100w.. is it a linear base amplifier?? Transmit 100W??

  • @muppetpaster
    @muppetpaster 11 місяців тому

    Ofcourse it has tons og goop/glue on everything....The thing is (semi) PORTABLE.....You would not want its inerts to become loose after a while of jiggling and juggling in a bag or something.

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  11 місяців тому

      Fair point, but my Yaesu portable tuner isn't all goop'd up like that...

  • @Thump2030
    @Thump2030 Рік тому

    Those ATU-100s seem to be more trouble than what they are worth.

  • @temporarilyoffline
    @temporarilyoffline Рік тому +1

    I really wanted to like this tuner, then China got ahold of it.

  • @Bill-HRT
    @Bill-HRT Рік тому

    Thanks for the video, Ape! 73 de K0WHW @Bill-HRT

  • @TheSmokinApe
    @TheSmokinApe  Рік тому +1

    Check out my ATU-100 Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLm8ROkpFeqopRqGTEzorb6XBf0JQjVMia.html

  • @MrDwadi84
    @MrDwadi84 Рік тому

    Agree, this ATU's have very poor quality control, lots of chinese stuff have no quality control, and they're inserting QC stickers to all boxes without checking anything. I have 2 chinese ATU-100, one that you're presenting and other wth battery, but i think this that you have is lot better, because this ATU (also present on Aliexpress) with battery have inverter in always ON state, so this crap is discahrging even if you turn off this ATU, power switch cut power only to tuner... but rest is always active, and imagine getting sth crap to the field...

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Рік тому +1

      Agreed MrD, thanks for watching 👍

  • @sleeve8651
    @sleeve8651 25 днів тому

    Hams should thank MFJ and the Chinese for helping keep our tech skills sharp !
    I used to tell people when you buy MFJ's stuff, your actually buying a kit !
    They just don't tell you, that you'll have to work on it !
    Now with them Closed, I feel bad !
    🫲🙄🫴
    Kinda Sorta !