"Miyajin Shoten," a YouTube channel known for its incredible repair videos, recently dropped a new clip showcasing the resurrection of a seemingly "unusable" radio receiver. The video has already racked up over 74,000 views, sparking a massive buzz online.
In the video, Miyajin stumbled upon an ICOM "IC-R5" radio receiver on the shelves of a Hard Off secondhand store. This particular unit, originally powered by Ni-Cd batteries or an AC adapter, was marked as faulty and priced at a mere 1650 yen because it wouldn't power on. However, Miyajin, with a keen eye and a hunch about the issue, decided to snatch it up for a repair project.
Back at the workshop, Miyajin cracked open the device and immediately spotted the culprit: a thick layer of green corrosion on the battery contacts, clearly from battery leakage. He meticulously cleaned the contacts with a cotton swab dipped in cleaner, then used a screwdriver to tackle the more stubborn gunk. After reassembling the unit and popping in fresh batteries, the initial power-up was a no-go. Undeterred, Miyajin made a slight adjustment to the screws, ensuring tighter contact, and *voila!* The device sprang to life, its LCD screen proudly displaying the received frequency.
With the repair complete, Miyajin remarked, "Having experience with this kind of fault made the whole process relatively smooth – I got lucky." He also urged viewers not to miss out on such a high-performing receiver.
The video quickly garnered a flood of comments from excited netizens: "What an absolute steal!", "Learned so much, definitely hitting up secondhand stores now!", and "These kinds of videos are gonna make faulty item prices skyrocket, LOL!"
Miyajin Shoten's channel is renowned for its captivating repair content, covering everything from motorcycles and cars to amateur radio equipment, drawing in a massive following of enthusiasts. This particular video not only showcased impressive repair skills but also ignited a fresh wave of interest in "faulty" items, once again putting the secondhand market in the spotlight.