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My dryer is a Hotpoint and after just one load done the dryer just wont start up again. A friend said it was the thermal fuse and he replaced it but i didnt get to watch him. So now i was assuming i need too purchase another thermal fuse and try to put it in. While looking up where the best place Is to purchase one i ran across this video so im definitely going to take dryer apart and clean it but my son got back there while i was gone and i guess he had trouble getting the fuse out because he has broke it. Im hoping that he hasnt left part of it in the dryer. Is that the part where the thermal fuse goes back into( the part that im supposed to whack lol ) ? If so do I purchase a new fuse since mine keeps blowing then attempt this and then put the thermal fuse back in or are yall not putting a fuse back in😮 my last dryer electrocuted me and threw me through the kitchen ( i wasnt aware that the last person to hook up previous dryer left wires exposed) so im really gunshy but i have to get something done i cannot stand going to the laundry mat. Thank you for all of your help how long is my vent tube that runs from the back of dryer supposed to be because i got some new and i don't think they trimmed it

I was there via Da Nang 1st, Air Force 292x1 "ditty bop" 6924th....(1970-71)..had 2 years at 6981st Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Ak 1968-70

I used one of these for 40 meters and it worked beautifully. Was routinely picking up Europe from central California…

Nice testing, thanks for video 😊

Thanks for the honest review Vern 👍

Ah....Man ! This is fraudulent ! Fortunately I have one, and know they work ! And when they do work, it's magical ! But a Sense Antenna in the clear, is critical !

Will it be possible to melt silver for casting in a 1000w unit or do I need one that has a higher power?

Yup, another happy viewer that would not have attempted or completed successfully if not for your video. Salutations to you.

Always a pleasure to listen to the opinion of someone who really knows what they're talking about. It's objective, factual and professional. As a IT dinosaur I know (and understand) very little of this "newfangled" (software/computerized?) radio technology but I do find it fascinating stuff what's possible these days without carrying a 200 Amp-hour monster battery on one's neck. Thank you for sharing this!

I'm going to give you a tip you do not put all grease back in the case All you do and you're putting the shavings right back in here and getting a wear it out again when you rebuilt a transmission always put new fresh grease in Don't ever put all grease but use the original grease because you going to have the same problem it's going to wear out the gears again you don't ever use old grease when you put new parts in always put fresh grease or gear oil even better That's why I put my transmission no problems

Thank you. That was really helpful. I was able to replace the battery in less than an hour. Okay, I couldn't reinstall three screws :-D Previously, the last video was never saved. The date was always reset. If an already existing date was to be saved again, the camera stopped recording. That's the end of it now. Thanks again. How can I show my appreciation?

Confusing? If you make an effort to read and understand the rules it's simple. If you have a license then one part of the rules applies to you, if you don't have a license, then the others applies to you, simple. All you have to do is understand the parts that applies to you and disregard the parts that doesn't apply to you.

What a great video! As the viewer in need, thanks a ton!! This helped me understand that my issue is in the RF Amp and converter area.

I'm helping my brother in law sort out his transaxle... I sure appreciate the help even though parts may not be so easy now that MTD is out of business. THANKS

My choice for troubleshooting, a voltmeter/multi meter, and a tube manual......................

If I can find a signal tracer like that heathkit or an eico for 15 bucks I will buy 10 people them. Everyone seems to want $100 or more for them and that's if they even have the probe head. At least in my area of Maryland in the surrounding tri-state

Joining a radio club was the best thing I did to get started in my radio Hobby 👍

That radio is absolutely beautiful! Did you do the whole restoration on it already? Or did you receive it in that condition? Any way, can I ask where you got the schematic for it, and how I could find one? Like I’ve said the Midwest I have is a JC 916 model, so a little different, but similar, mine has a lot more rust and disgust, but did fully work. No bezel on the model I have, just the brass two tone lines and with have a few rust spots, I’ll have to go back and use the 5 gallon bucket with copper pipe trick I saw you use in a previous video. Keep the videos coming Vern I’m learning so much, great job! Can not wait for more videos ,

If he has a voltmeter he has test equipment. Now if he had a scope, he would be set.

I remember a place in Manchester called ESS - Electronic Surplus Services. Only got to go twice before they shut down due to COVID. I miss that place =(

Great video, take a wild guess why I'm here haha

Fabulous! This tutorial could not have been better - literally. I replaced my OLED’s successfully, and by watching this video in advance I was prepared with the Japanese Philips screwdrivers, the special tape, and all the other tools. I opted not to grind down a socket, but I got the pot retaining nuts off and back on with a needle nose pliers. Just as you say, a bit of caution, no rushing, and all was well. Thanks a ton for this video!

You are being a bit hard on yourself there Vern, that came up perfect. I totally agree with regluing the ply. It would have been easy enough to replace it but the bits you wanted to keep would get damaged. Color me impressed 👍🙂

Hey I have this same model I am restoring right now. I just recapped it but i'm not getting any signal with power on. I don't have a tube tester... Any ideas?

I think you did a good job Vern. After a little final touches and it should be good for staining.

In Australia, we say " Built like a Brick Outhouse" to emphazise sturdiness and reliability. After much reviewing over the Net, I will be getting a Prusa Mk4 and Enclosure for Model Railway Work ( 1:48 scale).

Its a bit hard to follow when you make mistake i,am trying to add up as you go and nothing makes any sense.

Great job explaining Vern, I have commented before, on your restoration of the Midwest, I have almost the same cabinet and radio, I believe the one I am attempting to restore is a 1950 model, the phonograph is very similar if not the same, I can email you some photos of that, like you were wanting. I actually did plug it in when I first got it and it did work, but like yours the cord was dry rotted so I didn’t run it long. Reply back if would like the pictures of that. Thank you sir.

What is a good source to purchase the OLED?

That mechanism needs the leadout grove to move the tonearm back and forth to trigger the return cycle. Just holding the tonearm at the inner position isn't going to trigger it. Notice how quickly it triggers when played on a real record.

GMRS IS UHF

What's the difference of the regular RCR22 than the Atomic version?

I like the way you go about thinking things out loud to us Vern. We should all have a healthy internal conversation every now and then. No this video was NOT too long by any means.

Well done getting the original turntable Vern and two thumbs up to Mike for getting it for you 👍👍 I was going to suggest a square section O ring but you covered that. I will always get a comment saying the diameter of the idler wheel will affect the platter speed. I usually reply after a long exchange, if you have two pulleys driven by a belt and you increase the distance between the pulleys and fit a longer belt the pully speeds will remain the same. Good explanation from you 🙂

Is good 좋은 이야기다 잼있는 공부가 되었다!!! 🎉❤❤❤

The kenwood ts 2000 has the same problem but only a batch made aroudn 2008-2009 i think the date was. After or before is fine apparently. So the question is was there dc block before that date and after that date ? If not then your plastic explanation is the correct one.

I was stationed at Ramasun in 1975 until closed in 1976. USAFSS 6924th Security SQ, AFSC 202X0 (Radio Communication intercept Analyst). I believe there is only one AN/FLR-9, left at Augsburg, Germany, the US Army handed it over to the Germans in 1998. The tunnel led from the operations building to the Round house was cabling tunnel also was access that maintenance used from the Ops building to the round house that held antenna equipment.

Hi Vern! First of all I love this type of videos where you actually reason on camera, showing the thought process and the steps needed to fix such a tough receiver! The trick to check the local oscillator was very interesting! I have a question about your bench, specifically the layout. I notice how most of your instruments are either eye-level or bench level, so that most of the time a set on the bench covers them partially. This feels important especially for such a tool like the VTVM, but it seems that for your works just fine. What's the most useful bench layout in your opinion, regarding test equipment, parts etc especially for someone whose lab is in a cramped basement? Do you have a method in arranging your bench? Also, please tell us some stories about your repairmen past, it would be really interesting I think!

Your metal bench makes me nervous. The likelihood is you are in contact with it when working so your body is earthed if the bench is earthed, so if you touch B+ the current will flow through you. With my wooden bench and floor in a dry environment, I could touch B+ and the bench and not get a shock. I need to touch two different voltage parts to get a shock, not just one. The other possibility is that your bench isn't earthed, so it takes on a voltage from anything that touches it, like a live chassis.

No complaints about long videos here! Thanks for posting it! Cheers - Luther

A wisted turd might be a reason to call your doctor.

Amazing review, aerospace engineer here

You don't have to get rid of your current camera to add another one to your setup. You can use one for one and the other for the other.

This was a great educational video with lots of troubleshooting of weird issues Vern.

The 474 should have been 473, (if wanting to use a 0.047uF). Makes you wonder who these people are! They obviously DON'T understand electronics!!

This one was a stubborn one, but worth the struggle. I enjoyed the video, thank you! Also, you don't "talk too much". Nonsense - it's interesting to follow your train of thought and fault finding.

I wouldn't doubt it's measuring flow. their pitcher style water purifiers used to have an interesting mechanical thing inside that measures how much water has flowed through it to determine when it's time to change it. there could be a second hall effect sensor soldered to the pcb on the back side to pick up the turbine pulses. they also could be doing some timing as well, so that once a new filter is installed it will start a timer and "expire" it after 6 months or whatever in addition to measuring flow. it probably sleeps and only wakes up once a second or so to test the hall sensors to save power and will power up fully when it sees a change in the sensors.

A long video but I didn't notice. Quite a can of worms there Vern, well done sorting it all out. It's interesting to watch the radio operation come together a small step at a time. Every small repair resulted in getting closer to a functioning radio. Good watch, thanks Vern 👍🙂

Perfect length video. Learned some stuff too. Thanks, Vern!

Love your self-deprecating humor man. Learned a few things along the way with you. Thanks Vern.