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  • nomadradio
    I know we converted at least one type 6 to a type 3. I'll see if I can dig up some pics. 73
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    Version six is sort of an orphan. They were dreaming to try and make it stable at 23 MHz. All the other models run at lower frequencies...
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    Should match up with the Galaxy DX11B schemo from CB Tricks. Pin 54 is receive-only 8-Volt power from R141. If the red wire goes to the...
  • nomadradio
    nomadradio replied to the thread CPI 2000 issues.
    Since the PLL is a DC circuit, set the vertical position knob to put the baseline on the bottom line of the screen. For the 5-Volt PLL...
  • nomadradio
    nomadradio replied to the thread Problem with AL-80B.
    Get 'em hot enough, and the flavor of the solder won't matter. A tube with a brown bakelite ring under it offers a clue when the...
  • nomadradio
    Okay, so I've lost track of this thread. Just what fault are we chasing? 73
  • nomadradio
    nomadradio replied to the thread S meter modification.
    Nothing a trimpot with a high enough resistance can't cure in series with the meter coil. 73
  • nomadradio
    nomadradio reacted to sunbulls's post in the thread Sams PhotoFacts Collection with Love Love.
    This is a recent enhancement of the President Madison 1010002, service manual, spliced schematic, plus a stitched together block diagram...
  • nomadradio
    Can't assume there is only one cause. That capacitor needs to be soldered in, for sure. Once it's connected, it should be peaked for max...
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    nomadradio replied to the thread SARK 100 issue.
    Holy moly! Open source to the rescue. 73
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    nomadradio replied to the thread 10 tube D&A Phantom watts.
    Google is your friend. On a good day, at least. Only offered me one source today...
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    nomadradio replied to the thread SARK 100 issue.
    Tough to troubleshoot without a schematic. 73
  • nomadradio
    nomadradio replied to the thread Palomar Elite 250 amp.
    Motorola data sheet from RF Parts. Says it's a MRF454 selected for performance measurements. 73
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    nomadradio replied to the thread SARK 100 issue.
    A display that won't clear itself before showing a sign-on "hello" probably has a hardware problem, not a firmware fault. One reason I...
  • nomadradio
    Bear in mind that you're correcting boo-boos in the original 1970s design. Not a lot of attention was being paid to the amplifier's...