Now always run my radios on 12VDC, run much cooler, and just got my D2999 going again after watching your video, I had a R5000 but it overheated and never worked again, R5000 runs hot as hell.. happy I got my D2999 going been years since I used that radio, matt
Good video. Yes, even Janhke repairs sometimes don't completely resolve the key bounce unfortunately. The 525 was my first venture into JRC consumer receivers in 1986. Today, you see many appearing on the used market with cosmetic and other issues. The challenge with the 525 is that the displays start failing so you have to examine photos carefully for signs of that. Performance-wise, the 525 was nice, but criticized for "wooly audio" which also was the main criticism of the 515. I think the audio issue on JRC consumer rigs was overblown -- the 535/D I have here -- thanks Nick -- has quite nice audio in my opinion.
I purchased a 525 from Universal Radio in the early 90s. I had them install the really narrow CW filter (I think it's 500hz) and it works really well, as you might imagine.
I am also dreaming about owning a jrc 525G . Found one on e bay for 300. Just bought it. I hope it is alright and fully functional and not a worn out bucket. The display looked very bright on pics. The R5000 was my first choice but they are not less than 450 euro on internet. And I have already a 440ts
I bought it without bidding lower or wait it out. Because that could had closed the window of opportunity. I hope my bet was good. I ll see it over s few days
Update: my JRC arrived and it looks near mint. The knows are new and the display is really bright. Just the BFO doesn't do anything on SSB. Do I have to do something tk activate it?
Update: my JRC arrived and it looks near mint. The knows are new and the display is really bright. Just the BFO doesn't do anything on SSB. Do I have to do something tk activate it?
@@ON5ALE-Alessio from memory, I can’t remember. 2 suggestions: -watch my initial 525 video where I explain the function of each control -download the manual from the internet If I had to guess I would think the BFO only works in CW. There is a Delta tune function that allows for fine-tuning in SSB. There is also an on/off switch for the Delta tune.
Yes unfortunately bfo is only on CW to change tone, I am not specialized on CW. Mine is in near mint condition except one mode key is worn out . I also found out that the wide filter's center is off frequency and I have to tune back. Unfortunately the wide filter is 4khz instead of a solid 6. The aux 14 khz is too wide for most of the time but very nice on strong broadcasts. And then I have that harsh hiss, even if it is the G-variant@@dieselten01
