In todays video we take a look at the SX-42 band spread control problem. Support us on Patreon; / theradioshop Contact Information; gokarters.com/smf/index.php?to... Discuss this on my website; www.gokarters.com/smf
There's just one word to describe Buddy's repair ability - he's simply an artisan. Wow, just never ceases to amaze me with the magic he can do! 73 - Dino KL0S
My uncle gave me my SX-42 when I was 14 years old. I am 55 now. Thats 41 years of ownership! I still use it once in a while and plan to do a full restoration and post it on youtube someday. Maybe this summer.(Yes I will after my birthday it will be 42 years celebration) The SX-42 has the best audio of any receiver I have ever owned bar none. It is the 6v6 audio coupled with the infinite impedance detector. Thank You Uncle Bob!
Hello to the radio shop sir as always I appreciate viewing your videos I learn something every time awesome restore work I like how you pay particular attention to the mynute details your Innovative work goes beyond most tec's they would be at a loss very nice work sir excellent again thank you for what you do sir.
Thank you Michael. I try my best to explain things in simple ways. Plus there seems to be lots of good techs that have dropped off RU-vid so want to give the best I can,
At 9:30, towards to middle-right side, it looks like a totally burnt resistor. *EXCELLENT!* The hardware repair on the main shaft was most informative.
Such a cool old radio! Looks like the rig was either used/stored in the basement and exposed to dampness. You know know your craft sir. Very good instructional video!
I have one of these, I've just changed out almost every capacitor. I have have to do the can cap in back still. My has one of small gears cracked in the tuning. It will still mesh up but spins on the shaft when it is not supposed to. I'm thinking of binding it with JB weld but after I've seen your resistor lead through a tiny hole idea, I really like that and might pin it that way instead. Mine also has rust around that friction mechanism. Those wavy washers, called Bellville washers are still available, we use them at work for packing nuts on mechanical valves. Also, that locking knob in the front is missing on mine, I will have to make something.
Nice old receiver Buddy. Had a SX 24 when I was a kid. Did a dial string job on a Drake 2b a few years ago. Tough job but was worth it. Good to see u back on deck.
Well buddy for a moment there I felt you had reached the hard wall....thank god you busted through in fine stile....very nice vid.... thanks for the show,
The most precious asset about Buddy's work for me is he works on things I also own. I dont own a Mustang so the transmission refurb made me yawn. I do like 'em Mopars though. But I digress. I do have a Halicrafters SR400 that needs your magic and I would love to watch a video of the repairs. I left a message on the Electronic Universe site about it. Sadly, there doesn't seem to be much activity so I raided the fridge and lit the fireplace. Oh and spray painted the front door Mary Popins Pink. Love your videos, love your work. Your blessed with a wonderful gift. I'll be watching. Have fun!! 73's Lacey K4LCY
Hi Buddy I have that receivers newer brother a hallicrafters SX43> I bought mine at Ham and HiFi for the giveaway price of $20 along with a hallicrafters SX101 for $40. Both needed Minimal work to get to recieve again. Always great to see you fixing these old receivers up. Good work around to get that gear drive to move without slipping. Mine wasn't used as much so the gears seem fine.
I must say a lot of mechanical parts in these old radios.They are worth fixing in my opinion. Great job Buddy! I have a CR-91 RCA to go through when I have time. Love this old stuff.
Great video, Buddy. I always learn something new, and am always amazed at your knowledge! Hope you are feeling well, and looking forward to the next one! 73, Tony, KB9A
Hi Buddy. I've been looking forward to this video since you had shared your plans to overhaul the tuning mechanism sometime back. You didn't disappoint! Thank you for sharing! I have a SX-42 that belonged to my uncle (long since an SK). I plan to restore it this summer. It is in pretty good shape and has always been in clean air conditioned space. I hope it is as clean on the inside as it is on the outside! 73 and thanks again!
Good luck on the repair. These are pretty easy to work on. Lots of room. Sorry it took so long to get it uploaded as the video was recorded first of December.
Very nice job you sure I have a lot of patience and usually very very good work I wished I lived close by I have a Kenwood 570 I’d like to have you check out but I’m up here in Maine and I think you’re in the Carolinas of a Julio so I think I will pass seven threes God bless
HI Buddy. Happy belated New Year to you as well! Thank you fro sharing! I have one of these units waiting (over a year) to go on the bench. It's almost mint and includes the R-42 speaker in mint condition as well. The band spread knob looks to be OK on mine. The person who I got it from was an old time Elmer and he had it restored by someone who was supposedly an expert on these. I haven't opened it up or tried it out yet, but your video is making me want to move it up on the list! Great job as always! Looking forward to your next video! - Tony
Hi Tony and great to see you. Cool deal on the rig. You will find it fun to work on. Those band spread knobs are the first to go in these. Specially if it has any time on it. You see a lot of them even missing the knob or the shaft broken. Waiting to see yours on the bench. Thanks for stopping in.
Great piece of work Buddy.. I witnessed a very similar type receiver being unpacked from a shipping box..📦. Amazingly the whole outer casing was bent about 15 degrees from true.. I speculated for some time to figure how the courier had achieved this feat of mental bending .. I can only assume he's dropped it from a 4 story building or driven his truck over it. The one in your shop would be classed as a 'light' restoration in comparison, but I feel blessed I don't have to do either 📻...
I had mine, which my late father bought brand new, and gave to me, professionally restored four years ago. What did your customer decide on cosmetics? It seemed to me it wouldn’t take that much. My control panel was stripped, repainted, and silk screened. It was expensive, but worth it. If they wanted to do a more basic restoration, I believe Radio Daze sells decals for both the radio and the matching R42 Reproducer. You do great work.
Thrilled to see one of these bad boys on your bench. Mine went through an extensive 1 year electronic and cosmetic restoration. Check the radio out on my channel- it’s a true family heirloom.
@@TheRadioShop You fixed it the right way. I don't have the dexterity anymore to do that kind of work, so I had to take the easy way out. I really enjoy your videos. Regards, Richard Sacco AB3IY
Have you ever tried cleaning contacts like those with Q-Tips and Tarn-X before? I have never used it myself, but watched someone else do so and was amazed at how clean they became.
Hello, thanks for repling back to me. I have a question i have two radios yaesu ft101B they do not work, No T X but it does receive. Would you be able to fix them?
@@TheRadioShop You're welcome Buddy, just let me know. I was actually considering making those "NLA" unobtanioum small parts and sheetmetal/chassis/brackets available for restorers, especially for Johnson, National, Hallicrafters, Heathkit, etc. All I need are drawings or sample parts. Email in my about section.
