FORMAC 120 - 120 CHANNEL VINTAGE AM/FM CB RADIO THATS VERY BROKEN - CAN I FIX IT? - PART-1 knoxieman 2022-12-02 | On this video we look at a very very well used Formac 120 CB radio from the early eighties, this one is very broken, can it be fixed? Part-1 of a 2 Part episode, next part to follow Saturday.
YOU MIGHT THINK IVE SHOWN YOU THIS BEFORE? I HAVENT! - USING BUDGET TEST GEAR TO SET UP A CLASSIC knoxieman 2023-03-31 | On this video we look at a CB radio that you might think you have seen me setup and test before but you haven't, on this video we do a full alignment using budget gear and we take the radio out for a test using the Road King RKCB back at base.
Discovering a Hidden Gem: The Rare All-Metal Vintage Walkie Talkie That Looks Like a Phone knoxieman 2023-03-24 | In this video, we delve into the world of vintage communication devices with a stylish all-metal walkie talkie that looks like a phone, but isn't a phone. This rare gem is so unique that even Google doesn't have any images of it! Join us as we take a closer look at this beauty, open it up for some repairs, and ponder whether or not we should change the capacitors, all while being mindful of the delicate circuit board.Afterwards, we turn our attention to making a new badge for the front of the radio to restore its aesthetic appeal. Finally, we take the radio out to the field for a comprehensive test against another vintage radio and a modern radio, to see how they compare. Watch as we explore the fascinating world of vintage communication devices and uncover the hidden features and unique design elements of this rare all-metal walkie talkie.
POWERING YOUR ELECTRONICS OFF OF BATTERIES YOU ALREADY HAVE - NO MATTER THE VOLTAGE knoxieman 2023-03-22 | In this video, we demonstrate a simple and cost-effective solution for powering your electronics out in the field, even in areas without access to power. Using old power tool batteries and DC to DC converters, we showcase how you can build a unit for less than 10 dollars to run your equipment from nearly any voltage.Our step-by-step tutorial provides viewers with all the necessary information they need to create their own power source, allowing them to power their electronics wherever and whenever they need to. By repurposing old power tool batteries, viewers can reduce waste while also saving money.This video is perfect for anyone who enjoys camping, hiking, or outdoor activities, as well as professionals who need to power their equipment while on the job. With our easy-to-follow guide and inexpensive materials, anyone can create a reliable power source to keep their devices running no matter where they are.Buck Boost Box and Liddrive.google.com/file/d/1ZVdTY5_zm1ef8khQnHgooUycjHs8hwY5/view?usp=sharingDewalt Power Connectordrive.google.com/file/d/1FQFxYJZkauA9uU7BGtHMs0sAtTu21pEL/view?usp=sharing
THIS TINY TRANSCEIVER HAS A 3 POSITION SWITCH STUCK TO THE SIDE OF IT..BUT SHOULD YOU SWITCH IT ON? knoxieman 2023-03-17 | On this video we look at a tiny but powerful transceiver passed to me for evaluation by a friend, who's puzzled as to what the switch is doing stuck to the side of the radio.
Reviving Nostalgia: Exploring the 80s TV Show CHiPs Toy Walkie Talkies knoxieman 2023-03-14 | Welcome back to our channel where we explore all things nostalgic! Today, we're going to be taking a trip down memory lane as we dive into the 80s TV show CHiPs and its accompanying toy walkie talkies. For those of you who don't know, CHiPs was a beloved TV show that ran from 1977 to 1983, following the lives of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers, Jon and Ponch.We've managed to get our hands on some of the original CHiPs walkie talkies from the 80s (thanks to Dom), but unfortunately, they aren't working quite as well as they used to. So, we've decided to take matters into our own hands and see if we can get these little gadgets up and running again.We'll be using some specialized equipment, including a TinySA signal generator and a SINAD meter, to test and repair the radios. We'll even be 3D printing a new battery lid for one of the walkie talkies. Once we're done, we'll take these babies out for a test drive and see if we can still use them to communicate with each other like Jon and Ponch did on the show.But be warned, we may encounter some unexpected foreign interference along the way. So, sit back, relax, and join us on this journey to revive some childhood memories.
HARRY MOSS PT 325 - RARE UK FM CB - MAYBE BAD ON THE BENCH? BUT GREAT IN REALITY ? knoxieman 2023-03-10 | A look here at a pretty rare UK 27/81 CB radio from the 1980s, this particular set had a few issues that led me to believe it might not work very well in practice, but that may have been a misguided belief?
DROPPING A 32 BIT COMPUTER INSIDE A 40 YEAR OLD CB RADIO - A SLEDGEHAMMER TO CRACK A NUT? knoxieman 2023-03-06 | On this video we look at how we can use modern super cheap micro controllers inside vintage equipment, is it it a good idea? overkill? or should you simply leave things as they are?
SUPER LOW POWER WALKIE TALKIES - CAN MORSE CODE SAVE THE DAY? - SEARS WALKIE TONE TEST WITH MAX QRM. knoxieman 2023-03-05 | On this video we take out the Sears AM vintage walkies to see if the tone function will cut through when the voice has no chance.
VINTAGE US AM CB WALKIES FROM 1977- SEARS BRAND - PART-2 -ARE THESE THE BEST LOW POWER VINTAGE SETS? knoxieman 2023-03-03 | Join me and Tyler for part-2 of this repair video to see if these radios work and also if they really are the best of the low power radios tested so far? Part-1 of this video can be found here.youtube.com/watch?v=IF24V_GvseM&t=248s
CLASSIC VINTAGE US AM WALKIE TALKIES FROM 1977 - SEARS BRAND - BUT CAN I FIX THEM? - PART-1 knoxieman 2023-03-01 | We take a look at a very nice looking old set of AM walkie talkies from the united states of America circa 1977, both sets are not working but can I fix them? Part-1 of a 2 part episode.
HARVARD H-407 - FROM NASTY TO NICE - 3D PRINTS - REPAIR AND TEST PART-2 knoxieman 2023-02-27 | On this episode we finish up the radio, make some custom 3D printed parts and do a full test with Mick.PSU Wiring diagram kindly supplied by Mike, M1EMFdrive.google.com/file/d/11oIEUIo8QLJcbeEOVwfDI7pCotD4skOe/view?usp=sharingMains/DC rear switchamazon.co.uk/dp/B008DFYNX4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsReplacement capacitorsebay.co.uk/itm/183386380067?var=690696287096STL files for the fuse holder and the capacitor clamp.drive.google.com/file/d/1cbHzeE74WpY9_uzldRTU8Ea6xHiXxQw9/view?usp=sharing
HARVARD H-407 - FROM NASTY TO NICE - SETUP AND PSU/MAINS SWITCH REPAIR - PART-1 knoxieman 2023-02-24 | On this episode we look at a well used but very solid radio, it has a broken psu and psu switch and sounds terrible and i mean terrible on receive, can i fix it? Part-1 of a 2 Part episode.
AN AMAZING BOX OF VINTAGE WALKIE TALKIES knoxieman 2023-02-17 | On this video we look at a gift box full of walkie talkies sent to me very kindly by 1 of my viewers, spanning the 1960s to the current day.
MAKE AN LED REPLACEMENT SIGNAL METER FOR A FIVER - WORKS WITH ANY RADIO WITH AN ANALOGUE METER. knoxieman 2023-02-10 | One of the biggest problems these days when repairing old radios with analogue meters is that the meters are often open circuit or in some cases not even there, so what can you do? sometimes you simply cant get the right meter or if you can the cost can be more than the radio, so here for about 5 bucks and a few hours is an idea that might help.If you want to look at the schematic of this idea download the pdf document below.drive.google.com/file/d/1YwljnUUnJewt7Nd4enTBrFYRMuVV1Mxq/view?usp=sharing
FIDELITY CB 2000 FM AND NEW OLD STOCK NOISE CANCELLING MICROPHONE - TUNE UP AND REPAIR knoxieman 2023-02-03 | On todays video we look at a tuning up and vintage set and trouble shooting a new old stock noise cancelling microphone that isn't working properly.
THE CAR WASNT THE ONLY STAR IN SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT? knoxieman 2023-01-31 | On this video we look at probably the biggest influence and driver of sales of CB radios that there ever was, a movie that spawned TV shows like the Dukes of Hazard which pushed their appeal well in to the mid 1980s.But who was the other Star? Sally Field? or something else?CRAZY BANJOroyalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for @FreeSound Music http://freesoundmusic.euhttps://www.facebook.com/freemusicfor...youtube.com/freesoundmusicoriginal video: youtu.be/Q31_WCSmD-s
AMERICAN CB TAKES OVER ALL 40 CHANNELS knoxieman 2023-01-29 | Quick video today to show how the effects of propagation and the sunspot cycle can drag signals from one direction and not the other, today they were blowing in on all channels from the good old USA.
AN IMMACULATE LOOKING READY RESCUE RADIO BUT THERE IS A REASON WHY IT LOOKS SO GOOD :-( knoxieman 2023-01-27 | Looks can be deceiving, this radio looks like new old stock but there is a very good reason why it hasn't been used, can I find it and if so can I fix it?
NEW OLD STOCK CYBERNET ZX1 RESCUE RADIO - YOU HAVENT SEEN ONE THIS GOOD! knoxieman 2023-01-23 | On this video we take a look at a new old stock ZX1, we also do a quick tune up and I show you the safe way to remove the controls without damaging the radio which is very easily done if you are not careful.
HAVE YOU SEEN ONE OF THESE BEFORE? - HY-GAIN 16 - FROM 1977. - PART-2 knoxieman 2023-01-20 | On this video we look at a very unusual radio and quite a rare one as well, the US AM hy-Gain 16 hide away 40 channel 4 Watt CB radio. This is Part-2 of a 2 part video, part-1 is here youtu.be/e87TSARQ6A4
HAVE YOU SEEN ONE OF THESE BEFORE? - HY-GAIN 16 - FROM 1977. - PART-1 knoxieman 2023-01-17 | On this video we look at a very unusual radio and quite a rare one as well, the US AM hy-Gain 16 hide away 40 channel 4 Watt CB radio. This is Part-1 of a 2 part video, part-2 coming up on Friday the 20th Jan.
INCREASE THE RUN TIME OF THE TC1 COMPONENT TESTER BY 20 TIMES - FREE DOWNLOAD knoxieman 2022-12-16 | In this video I show you a simple way to increase the run time between charges by as much as 20 x on this inexpensive and very popular component tester.Files are included in this link, all I would ask is that you please like and if your not subscribed please subscribe and share this video.Note. There is also a version of the case lower without the 18650 supports to enable larger flat cells to be installed, please read the readme file in the zip file.drive.google.com/file/d/1IT4kqSC0k5J06qhJMrokl1tcWv8UzEgl/view?usp=sharing
HONG KONG MADE AMSTRAD 901 THAT OUT PERFORMS THE JAPANESE VERSION? PLUS ORIGINAL AMSTRAD MIC REPAIR. knoxieman 2022-12-09 | On todays video we look at a super nice example of a Hong Kong made Amstrad 901 and original factory mic, both in amazing condition but need my help, could this 901 out perform the very best of the Japanese versions of this radio?
FORMAC 120 - 120 CHANNEL VINTAGE AM/FM CB RADIO THATS VERY BROKEN - CAN I FIX IT? - PART-2 knoxieman 2022-12-03 | On this video we look at a very very well used Formac 120 CB radio from the early eighties, this one is very broken, can it be fixed? Part-2 of a 2 Part episode, SEE THE FIRST PART HERE youtube.com/watch?v=o7mjnzi8-4E
THIS WALKIE TALKIE IS MASSIVE - LIKE NEW - IS IT REPAIRED? - PART-2 knoxieman 2022-11-23 | Here is part-2, a few days later than planned due to atrocious weather, enjoy.
THIS WALKIE TALKIE IS MASSIVE - LIKE NEW - BUT BROKEN - PART-1 knoxieman 2022-11-18 | Part-1 of a 2 part video where we look at repairing a very large 80 channel walkie talkie that's like new but doesn't work. Can I Fix It?
COLT 444 - 120 CHANNEL 10 WATT VINTAGE AM/FM SET - ALIGNMENT AND TEST knoxieman 2022-11-11 | On this video we look at a classic early AM 10W CB radio available in 2 flavours with or without FM, which one do I have and can I get it working?
CAN 60 YEAR OLD WALKIE TALKIES STILL HEAR SIGNALS FROM 5000 MILES AWAY ? knoxieman 2022-11-04 | On this video we look at some very very rare walkie talkies indeed, so rare that apart from the Ebay listing Google had never seen or heard of them? not even the manufacturer, so we take them apart, give them a good service and take them to the test field with some surprising results.
YOU MIGHT NEED A RESCUE RADIO ONE DAY! - DOMS CYBERNET ZX1 knoxieman 2022-10-28 | Tuneup and test of this very well made and always top performing rescue radio, the Cybernet ZX1
YOU REALLY WILL WANT ONE OF THESE EVEN IF YOU DONT NEED ONE - THE PINECIL BB2 AND FOLD AWAY STAND. knoxieman 2022-10-26 | On this video we take a look at the amazing and super cheap Pinecil BB2 soldering iron, this amazing little USB powered Iron can deliver nearly 90W and will solder pretty much anything you point it at, all details including links are on screen in the video, including how to get the STL files to make your own stand.
READY RESCUE IS ALWAYS AT THE READY - SETUP AND TEST knoxieman 2022-10-21 | Quick look, setup and test of this popular UK FM rescue radio.
HILARIOUS INTERRUPTION BY AMERICAN TRUCKERS WHILST IM FIXING A VINTAGE AMERICAN RADIO-USA TO THE UK knoxieman 2022-10-19 | Sorting out a lovely vintage AM US CB radio whilst being amused by Mr Brown Shoes and his good buddies all the way from the USA, enjoying the amazing sun cycle at the moment.
DNT HT4000FM UK CEPT 40 CHANNEL WALKIE TALKIE FROM 1989 - EXTENSIVE REPAIR, WILL IT WORK? - PART-2 knoxieman 2022-10-14 | On this video we look at a really nice example of an early CEPT 40 channel walkie talkie from DNT, this one proved to be quite a challenge.
DNT HT4000FM UK CEPT 40 CHANNEL WALKIE TALKIE FROM 1989 - EXTENSIVE REPAIR - PART-1 knoxieman 2022-10-13 | On this video we look at a really nice example of an early CEPT 40 channel walkie talkie from DNT, this one proved to be quite a challenge, part-2 of the video going up on Friday.
THUNDERPOLE T800 PROPER SETUP AND SOME GOOD NEWS FROM THE COMPANY! knoxieman 2022-10-07 | A full tune up in close details of this very popular and current UK AM/FM CB radio and finally a bit of good news from Thunderpole.
BARRACUDA - CATCH ONE IF YOU CAN! - A VERY UNDERRATED SET knoxieman 2022-10-03 | On this video we see if we can clean and tune a classic 1980s CB radio, the Barracuda.
DNT SHOULDNT STAND FOR DO NOT TOUCH - IS THIS THE SMOOTHEST SOUNDING RECIEVE IVE EVER HEARD ? knoxieman 2022-09-30 | On this video we look at an unusual but very unique CB radio from the early 80s, whilst other versions of this radio were plagued with problems, this set was tweaked or tuned as they said back then for better performance, with its built in power supply, built in feet and mechanically noise cancelling microphone this set had a lot to offer, but how does it perform now?We use a marker oscillator to set the receive using an inexpensive function generator, I explain in detail how this is done. enjoy.
ARE THESE THE BEST 1980S KIDS WALKIE TALKIES EVER MADE? I THINK SO! LETS TUNE AND TEST A PAIR THEN. knoxieman 2022-09-27 | On this video we look at a superb pair of vintage walkie talkies from Harrier, I go through the circuit and do a full recap and retune then we take them out for a range test.
934MHZ CB RADIO IS STILL BEING USED IN THE UK - LOOKING AT THE REFTEC 934 knoxieman 2022-09-23 | On this video we look at a very interesting set from the early 1980s, this CB operates on a frequency of 934 Mhz FM but do people still use these radios in and amongst the wifi and mobile signals? you will be surprised.
DOES ANYONE STILL USE CB RADIO? LETS GO FOR A WALK AND FIND OUT. knoxieman 2022-09-20 | On this video I take out the President Randy 3 CB Walkie talkie with an extended telescopic antenna to see if anyone is about.
INCREASE THE RF POWER OF YOUR NI440-KESTREL-SERPENT CB RADIO knoxieman 2022-09-16 | On this video we look at a quick service, relay replacement and RF power increase of a tidy Manor Kestrel CB Radio, this mod works for all of the radios in the title.
ROTEL RVC 230 - OVERHAUL AND SERVICE - YOU CAN SEE WHY THIS RADIO HAS BEEN USED - CRAZY SENSITIVITY! knoxieman 2022-09-09 | Full overhaul and tune of a Rotel RVC230, this radio will be going on Ebay tonight, check out my Ebay page, search for user knoxieman123.
MIDLAND 77 - 095 - NICE SHINY BOX WITH QUITE A POWERFUL SURPRISE INSIDE knoxieman 2022-09-02 | On this video we look at an under appreciated set from the early 90s by Midland, the box looks tidy and its hiding quite a powerful surprise.
ANOTHER FAIRLY RARE FIND - JESAN KT-4004 UK FM CB RADIO - REPAIR AND SERVICE knoxieman 2022-08-29 | A look at another fairly rare radio, the Jesan KT-4004, this one looks to be in quite good condition but is it?
USING A CHEAP THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA TO FIND A FAULT IN A 40 YEAR OLD CB RADIO - EASY FIX? knoxieman 2022-08-22 | On this video we use a cheap thermal imaging camera to quickly diagnose a fault in a vintage CB radio, but as always its not always as simple as it first seems.
A 40 YEAR OLD CB RADIO NEEDS A NEW RELAY..WELL YOU MAKE ONE! - NI440DX CUSTOM TX/RX RELAY REPAIR. knoxieman 2022-08-20 | On this video we look at a very common fault on the now classic UK FM CB radio the Communicator's NI440DX CB radio, this radio has a common fault and that is its internal relay used to switch the radio from receive in to transmit, these relays are prone to failure and new old stock relays of the same pinout suffer the same problem as their contacts are now tarnished, can I find a neat solution to this problem and get this classic old CB radio up and running again?
2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1 - CYBERNET BETA 1000S - FASCIA REPAIR AND TUNEUP OF THESE CLASSIC RADIOS knoxieman 2022-08-12 | On this video we look at a pair of Beta 1000 radios I got very cheap on Ebay, I show you a neat trick on how to repair broken fascia lugs without even taking the fascia off the radio and we do a tuneup and test of both sets.
QUITE A RARE BEAST THIS ONE - UKFM 27/81 TEAM TRX404UK WITH FACTORY MIC, BUT SOMETHINGS NOT RIGHT? knoxieman 2022-08-05 | On this video we look at quite a rare UK 27/81 CB radio from team, this radio in this style and format didn't appear for very long back in the mid to late eighties and few ever come up for sale, so I snapped this one up but something isn't right, can I sort it out?
I PAID £10 FOR THIS ON EBAY BUT IS THERE A GOOD REASON IT WAS CHEAP? - AUDIOLINE PT340 knoxieman 2022-08-01 | On this video we look at for once a super cheap Ebay CB radio, but is there a very good reason why this radio is so cheap? can I fix it?
