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Title: Johnson Viking Valiant band change problem
Post by: W1OAT on January 23, 2025, 08:28:36 PM
Evening all.
I need help with my Viking Valiant. I have managed to get the band change cam all out-of-wack with the rotary switches. It started with a loose band change knob and escalated from there. Is there a description/tutorial on how to re-set the band change. I’ve been looking on the internet, alas to no avail.
Thanks 73
Daniel W1OAT


Title: Re: Johnson Viking Valiant band change problem
Post by: Pete, WA2CWA on January 23, 2025, 09:57:44 PM
Logically, if it would be anywhere, it would be in the assembly manual since the Valiant was sold as a kit too.


Title: Re: Johnson Viking Valiant band change problem
Post by: DMOD on January 24, 2025, 01:41:33 PM
Evening all.
I need help with my Viking Valiant. I have managed to get the band change cam all out-of-wack with the rotary switches. It started with a loose band change knob and escalated from there. Is there a description/tutorial on how to re-set the band change. I’ve been looking on the internet, alas to no avail.
Thanks 73
Daniel W1OAT

I would highly recommend you order a a good quality Valiant manual from ManualMan and seriously examine the construction steps for the Kit.


Title: Re: Johnson Viking Valiant band change problem
Post by: W1OAT on January 24, 2025, 06:38:55 PM
Never mind. I figured it out.


Title: Re: Johnson Viking Valiant band change problem
Post by: WD8BIL on January 26, 2025, 11:58:47 AM
Well done, Danny!


Title: Re: Johnson Viking Valiant band change problem
Post by: W1RKW on January 26, 2025, 03:46:44 PM
it is amazing how when one is about to give up on a perplexing problem and seek help then a revelation happens and one is able to come to a solution.  I don't know how many times I've gone through beating my head against the wall, walk away from it nearly giving up, maybe ask some questions, then all of a sudden the solution becomes apparent.  I've awakened myself at times in the middle of the night with something I didn't recognize immediately then implement the late night thought the next day and viola. Glad you got it working, Dan.


Title: Re: Johnson Viking Valiant band change problem
Post by: W1OAT on January 28, 2025, 02:11:21 PM
Yes, this happens to me quite often too. Btw, I’m ordering the assembly manual - it looks to be essential for figuring this stuff out. Thank all. 73
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