4 driving 4 Scout 20 CB Radio Tube Amp overview

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  • @76_138
    @76_138 4 роки тому +13

    I gave it to him . He is a great guy I got the thing on a trade years ago. Hope you guys can get some good use out of it . I took the tubes out . It worked when I got it. 76 sc

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +5

      Thank You Eric, I'm going to do My best, to try and get it up and running again.
      I agree about Justin, He is a great Guy. and it sounds like You are too!
      Thanks for watching, 73's 76, from 151 SC.

    • @allthegearnoidea6752
      @allthegearnoidea6752 4 роки тому +1

      That was a generous gift. Funny thing is when you give some of your old toys away pretty quickly someone will return the favour. Good man thanks for sharing. Stay safe regards chris

  • @641northwestgeorgia
    @641northwestgeorgia 4 роки тому +3

    Very cool, John, and welcome to the wonderful world of tube amps! I look forward to seeing and hearing the results of your work on it. Have a good one and 73s!

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому

      Thanks Josh, I can't wait til I have the funds to rebuild it.
      Be safe, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @no1uno99
    @no1uno99 2 роки тому +2

    I have one just like it. I haven't used it since 1978. I talked skip from Decatur Alabama to the Mojave Desert in California. I have QSL cards from everywhere. The coil in the front is what changes it from Amateur to CB. I think for it to be the 27 mghrtz the coil has to be shortened. I had a set of Shooting Stars 4 element beams and an Astroplane. The Preacher from the local Church came by and told me that everytime he said amen I would say 10-4. Bleeding on their sound system. I took everything down and joined the Church and never ran a base station after that. With the Scout and a D-104 I was bleeding on the TV's and the telephones back then.............Trailblazer

    • @no1uno99
      @no1uno99 2 роки тому

      Sometimes I kicked the Scout with a Varmit 150 kicker.

    • @southernoutlaws7249
      @southernoutlaws7249 2 роки тому

      You still got the old stuff

  • @jdelaney9325
    @jdelaney9325 4 роки тому +1

    Looks like the amps from back in the day....neighbor would let me talk skip on his rig. I remember the glow of the tubes.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      it is an old timer! it has a sold date on the back, that says 1976. Thanks for watching

  • @richb.4374
    @richb.4374 3 роки тому +4

    I had a Scout about 35 years ago. I traded it for a car. Those were the days.

  • @paulnewsome4203
    @paulnewsome4203 4 роки тому +1

    Hey John Holy smoke, i've not seen one of those Scout 20 tube amps for an age. If i remember right they have 4 tubes 2 driver tubes, but i could be wrong, its been a long time. I do know this i have seen those push over 800 watts on Hi power !!!! Thats one sweet gift.
    73 My friend, good luck. 337 Paul UK.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому

      Thanks Paul, I watched a UA-cam video of 1 of these amps being driven with 30 watts. it was doing over 800 watts! I would never drive it that hard....But it's nice to know it can do that much. 73's 337, from 151 SC.

    • @paulnewsome4203
      @paulnewsome4203 4 роки тому

      @@MowerJunkie They are a really nice sounding Amp... Tubes SO much better than transistors in my opinion. Update.... Stateside really busy into my mobile today !!!. Stay safe John. 337 said that.

  • @bobbydartonhricko4068
    @bobbydartonhricko4068 4 роки тому +2

    Nothing like the sound quality of glass.
    12Ny waving.
    🤘🎙🇺🇸🎙🤘

    • @125southernnh2
      @125southernnh2 4 роки тому

      Glass kicks ass!!

    • @tractorman1990
      @tractorman1990 2 роки тому

      Ive never ran glass, do people still run glass because it has mor audio or sounds better? Just trying to lean thanks for any replies!

    • @ericdee6802
      @ericdee6802 2 роки тому +1

      @@tractorman1990 superior audio quality

  • @charleswills4554
    @charleswills4554 4 роки тому +1

    Wow it was awesome making contact with you again.I was just out dropping off some building materials and was surprised to hear you and even more suprised to make contact.I guess the 102" whip on top of the pickup works pretty good.
    Take Care, Be Safe
    73s ,514 Ont.Can

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      It certainly was great to talk to You again! I can say without a doubt, You are My favorite Canadian Contact!
      Be good 514, 73's from 151 SC.

    • @charleswills4554
      @charleswills4554 4 роки тому +1

      @@MowerJunkie Thanks ,its always a pleasure .I enjoy this hobby now more than i did as a teenager. I just have to get a chance to talk to 671 .
      Keep up the videos ,hope to talk to you again.
      73s 514 Ontario Canada

  • @pontiacreddz4021
    @pontiacreddz4021 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome lil amps I’ve been using one for 22 years without burp

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @radioaustralia5070
    @radioaustralia5070 4 роки тому +1

    Make sure u put some rubber grommets under the transformer, that will quieten up the transformer from hum and vibration. Nice amp there .

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +2

      Great idea! I think I will use some grommets when I rebuild it.
      Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @jasonash5591
    @jasonash5591 2 роки тому +1

    How much PEP will this do? Didn't see part 2 to the video. I have a chance to get a 4 tube Scout Cadet 150....can't find much on it, so not sure if it's the same.

  • @paulbaran1404
    @paulbaran1404 4 роки тому +1

    It is a 500 watt amp. The three way power switch is to reverse polarity. Mine is called a " Mud Duck"

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому

      I checked the back of the switch, and it only has 2 of the 3 pins connected.
      I'm guessing someone replaced it with what they had.

  • @foxman362
    @foxman362 4 роки тому +4

    I would put a second fan outside the amp.

  • @125southernnh2
    @125southernnh2 4 роки тому

    The transformer for the Palomar is an extra box. That old feller is pretty neat.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      I've seen those, You must have stock in the power plant! 73's Chris, from John 151 SC.

  • @Gw0wvl
    @Gw0wvl 4 роки тому +1

    Just be very careful when you power it up if the case is off it ,The power supply can harbour high DC volts , Enough to kill most of the time. . Be carefull Matey regards from Wales, November foxtrot 252 .

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      Thank You, I will be very careful, when the time comes to put power to it. 73's from 151 SC.

  • @Gw0wvl
    @Gw0wvl 4 роки тому +2

    Always discharge the Capacitors " Before " you go and put your fingers inside the amp , for Obvious reasons .... Stay safe matey 👍

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      Thank You, I was careful not to touch the big caps. Thanks for watching.

  • @budrekot
    @budrekot 4 роки тому +1

    Great looking amp! 73's from UK

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому

      It sure is! Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @fallofmanbrand
    @fallofmanbrand 4 роки тому +2

    awesome content

  • @JoeR203
    @JoeR203 4 роки тому +2

    Looks like you were recording the same time I was listening to you. :-)

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +2

      Yup! I was trying to make the amp video, but the radio pulled Me away, so I left the camera on, and rolled with it Thanks for posting Your recording, I shared it on My Community Tab.
      73's, and have a great week.

    • @JoeR203
      @JoeR203 4 роки тому +2

      @@MowerJunkie I was watching an older video from Farpoint Farms, and at the 5:00 mark, there's an amp that looks familiar. :-) ua-cam.com/video/f56__iAfcDI/v-deo.html

  • @larrysmurthwaite773
    @larrysmurthwaite773 3 роки тому

    Not sure if you’ve dug in to that amp yet. I would check the filter caps in the high voltage section, typically they use a voltage doubler , if any of those are shorted it will take out the fuse, incidentally the fuse might be part of the high voltage path, the relay when closed will short across a series limiting resistor which pops when it is keyed. No matter the cause that size of fuse is crazy as you a,ready know. Good luck!

    • @arconeagain
      @arconeagain Рік тому

      It can just be the inrush current on tired caps too that will pop a fuse. Capacitors won't block DC until they get some charge.

  • @Budro4764
    @Budro4764 4 роки тому

    I have 1 just like it coming in soon.... I did some silver swapping for 1...... My buddy got it from an older gent that bought it new from the place it was made not far down the road from him.... It's about the same condition , but has never been worked on except for tube swaps....It was working perfect when put up , but we all know how that goes with older caps, switches and pots......

  • @candycorn3690
    @candycorn3690 4 роки тому +1

    I have a question mower junkie I have a blue lightning 250 by Palomar what do I need to set the power Supply on for voltage I have it at 13.4 right now

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      13.4 is very good for an Amp. I wouldn't change a thing.
      Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @foxman362
    @foxman362 4 роки тому +1

    I hope your scout amp reachs the west coast or maybe the uk you might reach Australia with that amp.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      I hope so too! thanks for watching Foxman362, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @maninthevan53
    @maninthevan53 4 роки тому +1

    Damn awesome, I wonder if the middle is the receiver amp

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому

      Thanks Danny, I forgot to check it when I made the video, but I did look at the back of the switch, and it only does power on and off. Thanks for watching.

  • @malcolmfarmer2006
    @malcolmfarmer2006 2 роки тому

    Hello mower junkie i have just aquired a cadet amp almost like urs but im having troubles with it it will not key up everything else seems to be working tubes lighting up but just no output

  • @paulbaran1404
    @paulbaran1404 4 роки тому +1

    When you xmit does the relay activate?

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому

      i was told that the relay does activate, But I have not put power to the amp yet. I need to find out what burnt the fuse first. Thanks for watching.

  • @MysteriousOutdoors
    @MysteriousOutdoors 2 роки тому

    I have two of these and neither one work right. Do you know anyone that works on them?

  • @djspeakerfreak635
    @djspeakerfreak635 4 роки тому +1

    you ever get back on the amp to see whats wrong with it ?

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      Not yet, I hope to get to it soon.

  • @marksandquist4275
    @marksandquist4275 4 роки тому +1

    I was wondering if you were ever going to contact 514 now I know. cool I want to set up a rig of my own

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      You really should setup a station! CB radio can be a lot of fun. 514 is one of My favorite contacts, I'm glad We were able to hear each other.
      Be safe, and thanks for watching.

  • @melbytvenge
    @melbytvenge 3 роки тому

    Pumping out the power should be able to make it to England with that😃

  • @krazytrinisteve
    @krazytrinisteve 4 роки тому +1

    What is friend ... so happy for your gain... get it gain ( dad joke )

  • @johnfugate3432
    @johnfugate3432 4 роки тому +1

    I have one of those works pretty good would like to put new tubes in it be waiting on you to make the next video

  • @mediamike693
    @mediamike693 3 роки тому

    +++++++++INTERESTING++++++AN AMP FROM "THE GOOD OLD DAYS"+++++++LOVE IT+++++++

  • @johnnyphillips9735
    @johnnyphillips9735 4 роки тому

    Its been a long time since I had one of those my neighbors didn't like it to well you get enough fire in the wire you might can talk to the hillbilly 35 in the bam nice video john 73s

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому

      Thanks Hillbilly, Take care, 73's

  • @Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee
    @Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee 4 роки тому +1

    Good Morning 151 🇺🇸
    I don’t think I have to tell you , but be very careful !! It may be small , but there is some very high voltage parts in there that will send you to see Jesus if you touch them !!

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Dallas, I'll be careful with it. I've been zapped enough over the years.
      Thanks for watching, 73's from `151 SC.

    • @ericdee6802
      @ericdee6802 2 роки тому

      Lmao...And you will be visiting Jesus with a permanent erection⚡🍌🤣

  • @maninthevan53
    @maninthevan53 4 роки тому +1

    The very first thing do a check on the Power supply

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому

      I agree! I will be checking the power supply first.

  • @foxman362
    @foxman362 4 роки тому +1

    you might hook up to power supply it wouldn't fry 20amp fuse.

  • @Bobby-rg1vm
    @Bobby-rg1vm 8 місяців тому

    What’s that worth???

  • @Walker_328
    @Walker_328 4 роки тому

    Made me very nervous just watching. You never checked for voltage. Glad it all worked out.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому

      No worries, The Guy that gave it to Me told Me it had not been plugged in for a long time, and that the capacitors had been discharged. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @foxman362
    @foxman362 4 роки тому

    i seen them on ebay back 3 months ago.

  • @joerowland7350
    @joerowland7350 4 роки тому

    Real amps glow in the dark
    I love my sb220 n my 811h
    Looks like some one up date some caps. the cap got a wire not hook up its to newer but that's good replace all the caps in some thing that old I know I wood

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому

      I can't wait to see this one glow! I will be doing a full rebuild on it, Before I even power it up.
      Thanks for watching, 73's

  • @bryanmeier272xp8
    @bryanmeier272xp8 2 роки тому

    id have to say that fuse should be like a 30 maybe even bigger and put a bigger power cord on it i had a eagle 500 could of had bigger tubes but that did 1000 to 1300 so just becus that amp sez 500 on it you it will probley do more my blj 600 was coverted to 220v and that did around 2000 always remember when u turn those tube amps on let them idle and worm up for at least 5mins before key it up

  • @candycorn3690
    @candycorn3690 4 роки тому +1

    Hi I like your videos 151

  • @125southernnh2
    @125southernnh2 4 роки тому

    4 watt driver should give you @ 300 Whiskey!

  • @woodchuck8197
    @woodchuck8197 2 роки тому

    Louis is my local buddy Woodchuck Buffalo ny waving

  • @1112223333111
    @1112223333111 4 роки тому +1

    I had one. That transformer has been replaced. Not sure if thats good.
    www.worldwidedx.com/threads/tube-amp-adjustment.32974/page-5#post-675221
    that coil is the input tune.
    Look at my pictures, its ok. I put a zap strp on it to keep it tight.
    There should be a tap on the copper coil

    • @1112223333111
      @1112223333111 4 роки тому +1

      you'll need to borrow a tube tester and check those tubes for shorts. The should be matched too.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the Link. 73''s from 151 SC.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      I've also heard that the tubes should be matched. I think i'ts going to take some time and money, to get this one going again.

  • @telephoneman420ohio7
    @telephoneman420ohio7 4 роки тому +1

    Can't wait to hear that thing 420 ohio

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +1

      Copy that 420! Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

    • @telephoneman420ohio7
      @telephoneman420ohio7 4 роки тому

      @@MowerJunkie when you get that thing up in the X in their boss they going to be calling you the Beast of the South and you going to be fighting with the Wicked Witch of the North up here and see who gets over that pile remember to do yourself a favor there and before you start flipping that thing around working on it they didn't Transformers out of the makes it a lot lighter before I already thought of that 420 I'm stepping back out

  • @Brenda-jf2pe
    @Brenda-jf2pe 2 роки тому

    John careful with tube amps plate voltage is dangerous,bleeder resistors on big caps a good idea, watch some of Tram-Doctor’s Videos! I have working Palomar 300 A, and Maco 300 with 7 new old stock 8950 tubes! JohnBoyUtah WR038😎🇺🇸🎙📡

  • @robertmethia7080
    @robertmethia7080 3 роки тому

    your into radio get your license and really have some fun

  • @ItsMeJbird
    @ItsMeJbird 3 роки тому

    Would anyone be interested in a Galaxy 1000 tube amplifier?

  • @GoldSeals
    @GoldSeals 2 роки тому

    The tubes are almost $100 a piece.

  • @garthwilson231
    @garthwilson231 3 роки тому

    Hey hey

  • @PLASMAKVA500
    @PLASMAKVA500 4 роки тому +1

    Im gettin close...... just epoxied a connector into a fiberglass mast... wire & ground plane trimmed to 102"&1/2 for a vertical dipole......gonna make my handle name.... drumroll please.......... "PLASMA500"

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +2

      Awesome!! I can't wait to hear how good Your "PLASMA500" antenna does for You! Thanks for the comment....It gave Me a good laugh. 73's from 151 SC.

    • @PLASMAKVA500
      @PLASMAKVA500 4 роки тому +1

      @@MowerJunkie forgive me im NOT up to speed on cb lingo what does 73`s mean?? its ok if u laugh i cant hear u yet......;)

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +2

      Okay, This time.....You made Me and My Wife laugh! 73's is like Aloha, So long, Have a good one. 10-4, 10-2, I'll be 10-8, QSL, I might QSY to 385, QSL I'll be QSX. I'll QRO if I hear You. 73's from 151 SC.

    • @PLASMAKVA500
      @PLASMAKVA500 4 роки тому +1

      @@MowerJunkie 10-4 mowerjunkie! here is the funny part ... i rode in a 18 wheeler for 20 yrs with my father but he wouldnt let me near the cb... LOL 73`S FROM 916 CENTRAL CALI !! thanks bud!! mast is almost complete just have to connect & mount it! question????? should I earth ground my cb case or no???

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому +2

      Well now's Your chance! get that antenna up, and talk to as many People as You can! I have both of My base radios grounded, but I'm not sure if it's necessary. just make sure Your antenna is grounded.

  • @mongoose8986
    @mongoose8986 4 роки тому

    Don't be a channel hog with that monster 😂

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 роки тому

      I'll be keeping it on Low......to save some electricity for the rest of My neighborhood!

  • @danieljohnson8437
    @danieljohnson8437 4 роки тому

    Diepole radiation pattern. Re-test.please.. Dan.

  • @johnnyd4049
    @johnnyd4049 3 роки тому

    My buddy had a scout & a super scout put them in storage and they got drowned

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  3 роки тому

      That sounds like a sad day....Rest in peace old Scouts. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @dalependleton6420
    @dalependleton6420 Рік тому

    Using more than 4 watts on CB is illegal. I hope the FCC catches up with you.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  Рік тому +2

      When did I say it would be used on CB? This is an HF amplifier and that's what it will be used for! Please take your negativity elsewhere.