Galaxy Pluto Clarifier Problem

[lawyrin2k]

......I have a GALAXY PLUTO that has already been modified
(***board #E106527 SRF-C 94V-0).

.....The problem is that the clarifier is not sitting at dead center (detent).

Does anyone have the info of which "slug" to adjust to center up the clarifier controls?...Thanks in advance.

 

[Robb]

Do the components on your board look arranged like this? If so; then it is the 3600 series main board. In which case it is the same as a Galaxy 99V and many other export radios. If so; then here is the CB Tricks tune up page for your radio:
Galaxy Radios DX99V Service Manual

 

[lawyrin2k]

Thank you VERY much for the reply....Yes, the board is similar and, the board number I posted was taken directly off of the component side of the board......Assuming we are "on the same page", what would be the adjustment?.....the VCO pot?....."We used to adjust the vco pot to center the clarifier "way back when"......

 

[Robb]

NO . . . NOT the VCO pot!!!!!!

Near the front of the board there are seven tuning coils. There will be a group of four coils on the left very close together - and a group of three on the right with the designations of L26, L27, and L28. We want the group of three on the right for your adjustments.

First center your clarifier knobs.
Then:
adjust LSB with L28
adjust USB with L27
adjust AM with L26

MUST USE A NYLON TOOL FOR ADJUSTING THE SLUGS IN THESE COILS!!!

DO NOT use a jeweler's screwdriver.
You will certainly break the very brittle ferrite tuning slug AND THEN YOU WILL REALLY BE SCREWED!!!!
Do these adjustments at your own risk.

 

[lawyrin2k]

NO . . .NOT the VCO pot!!!!!!
**geez, what was i thinking!?

Near the front of the board there are six tuning coils.
i see 'em

There will be three on the left very close together - and three on the right with the designations of L26, L27, and L28.
got 'em!

First center your clarifier knobs.
Then:
adjust LSB with L28
adjust USB with L27
adjust AM with L26

MUST USE A NYLON TOOL FOR ADJUSTING THE SLUGS IN THESE COILS!!!
yes, i know...now i have to find my alignment tools!

DO NOT use a jeweler's screwdriver.
i was going to use an air ratchet!...ha...yes, i am aware of the possible breaking of the slugs as well as how magnetized or metallic objects affect the coils/tuning.

You will certainly break the very brittle ferrite tuning slug AND THEN YOU WILL REALLY BE SCREWED!!!!
broke 1 or 2 in my day!...ugh

thanks for the reply!....i'll start with this radio and then move to the 2510 sitting in the box that has issues......it just never quits!