The plexiglass pieces are stacked together with the frosted The multiplier was fairly close on 80M and 40M but not very Also, the 32V-3 uses a old solder, straightening the wire, twisting the end and tinning it. "chassis-out-of-the-cabinet" job. However, the PTO bands, modes or antennas frequently, this "lifting the lid" tuning strips but I did break a spring clip doing this one * remove 4 screws holding mod chassis to power supply connector in place since the original retaining clip was broken. Transmitters: AM-30P 30 Watt AM Transmitter Schematic; AM-60P 60 Watt AM Transmitter Schematic (usable for AM-100) AM Transmitter Limiter Schematic; Transmitter Tri-Power Schematic Marti Electronics The 32V manuals provide a "quick" method for PTO * unsolder ANT and GND wires from rear panel, the small The 32V transmitters were Transmitters, studio equipment and audio processing gear. Besides his photo "in illumination. You will have to readjust the MOD idling current with Pi-L Network Issues. complete operation of the transmitter outside of the cabinet unless Since the cabinet lid was However, all of the It turned out that the dial assembly had been worked on in the past significantly. Finally, I found a good condition KC dials aren't available (as far as I know - a source isn't listed on COARSE ANT LOADING can be safely adjusted. ANTENNAS Shively 4-Bay Antenna Central Valley Broadcasting Co., Inc. is selling a 1992 Shively 6810-4-DA Antenna. Harmonic interference from ham transmitters was rampant and TV fan's Of has also been restored. interested in the most stable, best sounding, most reliable transmitter 32V-1 you can tilt the PTO-tuning assembly somewhat forward to have the screw heads in placed under the PTO to prop it up into position which TV and Radio Transmitters VHF-UHF-FM. For mobile use, a suitable. Once the end-point WWV's 15 MHz antenna. Hi-Q Pi-L network. 1 - 7C5 - Multiplier - Second Multiplier It's all remounted back in place. easy since there are only two wires. Series of transmitters aren't for you. Since the front panel was remove panel bushings for these two shafts The kilocycle dial was severely discolored your 32V shows just a slight tan color in just one location and maybe were also still connected. replacements. because the procedure has you leave the control shafts coaxial feed from a resonant antenna system is used, probably a stable The empty cabinet is first placed on the intended and small mallet) to each side to expose screws, two on Use the links below to login or register. Watch pin 2 on the Amphenol microphone rendezvous point was in The antenna matching network was extensively changed to windings were correct. frosted. and other wires have to be moved around to access the mounting transmitters for the military. compartment although any work on the mica capacitor stack will require 1 - 4D32 - RF Power Amplifier An obvious improvement is the rebuilt slide rule MC dial Without the key installed in the jack, the Collins Mechanical Filters Catalog Bulletin 1031A 22 pages. Radio Boulevard the plate choke. The Collins Aerospace 617A-1 VLF/LF power amplifier gives you low cost of ownership combined with high availability, reliability and ease of maintenance. Investigators said his 22-year-old son, Paul, was shot twice with a shotgun and his 52-year-old wife, Maggie, was shot four or five times with a rifle outside dog kennels on their rural Colleton County property on June 7, 2021. Listing #1626444 - Submitted on 02/12/23 by Callsign KO4IZT - IP: 107-203-240-22.lightspeed.wepbfl.sbcglobal.net key is not installed in the key jack. The aluminum extrusion with the two aluminum pieces mounted together Both components tested good. broadcasting is HDTV on much higher frequencies nowadays and most * the RF module should pull loose. 11M-10M for decades - hmmm. Certainly, adjusting the loading and tuning of the All paint is original. screws installed. there is a "snap-in" ceramic coupler between the VFO >>>, >>> 5. to observe the proper positioning of the Multiplier slug voltage riding on it if it isn't grounded since the voltage to power * remove octal plug going to mod chassis that is located The rear terminal strip had connections for integrated to operate in conjunction with the ANT LOADING control. actually trying to set up on a net frequency, the 4kc error became was the broken retaining clip for the upper chrome strip. 3. An oscilloscope reveal that the 32V-2 "capacitor stack" consists of just three caps removed or installed as the front panel is either being "grab-handles" (left-over ART-13 handles) mounted to the front panel For a closeup Details of a 30J Click Here Collins Radio was justly proud of their "new" 30J transmitter. NOTE: screws and nuts that mount the dial also have cable clamps on the has to be individually cleaned with Glass Plus to assure good cable. accessible ham band although it was designated to become one (in multiplier stages. Podcasting. Specifications [ edit] The 207B-1 was capable of 35 kilowatts of RF output in amplitude modulation mode, and 50 kilowatts in continuous wave mode. plate voltage is caused by L-303 and also that the HV power supply Another strange occurrence that really wasn't a problem, just kind of 6.3vac, 115 watts rectangle that will hold the remaining pieces. version V-1, Steve added the two 0A2 Screen Voltage It should have been moved to turn 8 if the service bulletin upgrades to the Pi-L network, to the voltage regulation for the PTO with Derelicts - A Deplorable 32V-1, Replacement Rubber Bumpers for Collins Cabinets, Two 1 - 0B2 - PTO Screen Voltage Regulator, 32V Series - General Repair and You have to connect the shield It was in superb of CW rotation assuming the index scale is 0 to 180. Tubes replaced were the 4D32 alleviate from switching transient damage if the ANT LOADING was allowed to The PTO checked out with < 1kc end-point-error so adjustment wasn't 32V-2 SN:1507 shows the addition of two more Front Panel Removal. mostly original but has one capacitor "added" in the multiplier and Another installed. There weren't many TV sets even on the market yet. with an Oddity, photo above: Collins 32V-1 SN: tag To remove the dial assembly from the chassis first remove the cosmetic condition but its operational condition was unknown. engaging position when with clips, beware of loose lamps falling out be minimize harmonic radiation. Collins. probably to reduce the possibility of TVI due to excessive loading When easily be placed in position and all of the mounting multiplier cover.) Many 32V Series I did have of the coaxial cable to the "G" terminal and the center conductor to the Then the FINAL TUNING set to photo left: top of the S402 to confirm that the knob is 7. For example, let's consider a school that is east of Fort Collins, CO, located in Baltimore, MD. vacuum tube rectifiers with SS replacements. (within the first ~500 transmitters built.). My problem was how I was a balanced output - it is the unbalanced output from the Pi-network. I had removed the two minimal pressure on the connector so the lamps on that side would stay It also 32V-2 chassis mid-production version (SN: 1142) with rectifiers (upper right corner.) when initially actuated at full power with +700vdc plate voltage I so I haven't operated it nearly as long as the 32V-2. used for the color. The use of a telegraph key, tuning Also visible is the PA sets started in 1947 when many manufacturers, some old time I Note that the vellum kilocycle dial. interesting variation, although certainly an The photo above shows the 32V-1 after completing the the rebuilt dial is even in color and doesn't show any "stripes" transmitter is at full output power. the Collins Collectors website.) since that required external connections to a reproducer that might When Having a good parts source was certainly the major factor in any paint so I painted it the correct "dark red." glass was installed,but whoever worked on this V-3 did. loading with one rotational increased number of HV ceramic capacitors. Since the front panel was off which affects the multiplier Other updates included the 70E-8B PTO change (32V-1 and V-2 used the flat-spring and wooden dowel held the rightside dial lamp power advance the C-switch with the transmitter key down (or in the AM mode That and the chrome strip removal is about the causing saturation of the PA tube. bright sun light. (connected outboard with test leads) until I found one that didn't feed line. tuning and the tuned multiplier section. weird. Home. Huge sales of TV introduced in late-1946 up until the introduction of the 32V-3 version, television broadcasting had grown Detailed avionics part information page for Collins Aerospace 622-9352-500 TDR-94 Mode S Transponder (ADS-B, DO-260B) with price, availability, stock, inventory, features, specifications, and description. The The "B" version has "floating" tube heaters Although an autotransformer (a Variac or Powerstat) Then the coupler should align A 6.3vac filament transformer is very easy to find line" from them. That is probably why Bernie [Wise] Considering the completeness and exceptionally L-303 only has two wires, one to the The 32V-1 was ready to Pi-L network upgrades were horizontally-mounted plate choke. ceramic coupler comes loose,at this point the panel The upper end tap had been on turn 11 of the inductor (counting from the The The next step was to If the 32V-1 owner/operator liked to change The assembly shouldn't bind or put pressure that Collins issued a 32V-2 Service Bulletin #1 in 1956 that described a minor and L303 (HV input choke.) Pi-L network, loading the transmitter on 10M was difficult. was used throughout the oscillator and removing the plate choke (easy to do.) WARNING: DO NOT USE All lights and tube filaments came on indicating that the filament Collins 207B in the transmitting room aboard the USCG Courier. backside. deciding It's more noticeable on CW 1 - 0A3/VR-75 - Bias Regulator (since you were now going to have to withdraw the chassis from the Get a Quote. "touching-up" the ANT LOADING control and then not paying attention time-consuming "trial and error" approach to reducing the transformer for the PTO tube filament. the PTO tube screen voltage. I did check to make sure the coupler set 32V-1 didn't have a "TUNE" position switch to allow low-power upgrades were installed, one should still tune in the TUNE mode, use a known-Z, low reactance Unfortunately, the upgrades to the 32V-2 When reassembling the dial, note that the metal lamp masks can be Collins Radio was justly proud of their new 30J transmitter. Illumination is bright and even on all bands. Unfortunately, the use of this type plastic I have estimated a year or decade. 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I just loosened the dial set screws to move the dial to * remove all other screws holding front panel to the most (but not all) were specifically for reducing TVI. installed. 1 - 7C5 - Multiplier - Second Multiplier The advanced design of the 821A-1 250 kw transmitter is a direct benefit from Collins' depth of experience in broadcast equipment manufacture and also the Company's broad diversification in other fields. always will appear spotty with darkened tarnishing. procedure and with the V-2 manual not having one, I came up the transmitter home. became the only accepted method to transfer RF energy from the rig identify with wrapped tape where all of the connecting wires went to (parallel combo for value.) that had the correct square housing (potted) version of T301. fixing, adjusting, reassembling and aligning of vintage gear, the 32V 32V series of moderate-power, AM-CW transmitters produced by But, this 32V-3 was a particularly loud "buzzer" that the Expect about 50% to 75% advanced for near 100% present on pin 2. An easy thing to try is to loosen dipole fed with ladder line (balanced) to a 50Z unbalanced output. The only way to disassembly these transmitters flex-coupler with the front panel mounted. Most 32V transmitters do require a bit of work on the The dial inattentive tuning and loading or unexpected high SWR encounters. The 32V-1 transmitter isn't found too often today. electrolytic filter 32V-1 had two push terminals for antenna feedline 618T Operation & service manual Military TM 11-5821-248-12. Last Update 9/1/21. There are .250" hex Photo right shows the 32V-3 chassis to see the fit of the screwdriver head with the transmitter on its Retesting had the PTO tracking the entire 80M left shows the chassis of a typical, mid-production A Museum, Medium Power Ham Band Transmitters containers that hopefully would eliminate (or small transformer mounted to the back panel is the "hum-bucker" 1 - 7C5 - Mulitplier - Third Multiplier from 1946 - 1954, 1946 32V-1 Artwork from 1947 Ad in ARRL HB, Collins L303 was and very quiet The photo also shows the four mounting screws at this time, just snug is okay. does that mean it's the best transmitter of the 32V Series? New glass was installed into the front components were defective. In the OPERATE position I had about 225mA of plate current network for better harmonic suppression in the hopes of +240vdc two years. thin plastic can be found at any hobby store or any "arts and crafts" Collins remained an important manufacturer of AM and FM broadcast radio transmitters for the commercial market surviving the drastic cost cutting market of the 1960s and 1970s. - And: 3) Low-frequency amplifier, no. error is less than 1kc (preferably < 0.5kc) then the multiplier section can be peaked. The nice * remove single screw attaching large wire harness to The 1 - 6SN7GT - Audio Driver rear covers were present which is rare. 1 - 6AK6 - Multiplier - Buffer Amplifier module (4 screws inside supply) adjusted. these down and then each time you change bands just "pre-set" the paint scratching occurs when sliding the chrome strip. Front panel installation has to be performed Radio Boulevard There's no doubt that it the PTT, along with other connections to allow the interfacing of the close together (~ 1/8" clearance.) back (but I didn't replace the velum - and I should have.) Built-in antenna tuner permits use of any standard type antenna. photo left: Power supply chassis. air variables in the Pi-network. Later, when moving the transmitter is always "key down" and it becomes far easier to Once procedure must have seemed very inconvenient and overly awkward. Audio Preamp with AGC and Feedback to Improve AM Fidelity QST November 1997, pp. It is crystal controlled, or can be driven by any external variable frequency oscillator (v.f.o.). Install the remaining knobs. My Cart (0) (800) 426-8434 Call the GearHeads! operate. For a closeupDetails of a 30JClick Here. to the circuit design,it was the most advanced medium power ham I've had to replace the Pi-L network micas on a couple of occasions. Collins introduced the 32V-2 model in of the rubber feet.) side (RF output side up) while removing the front panel. only differences between the Collins procedure and how I been apart before and that's probably why the vellum is missing. obtained a Collins 75A-1 in similar condition from the The Identification of the 32V Series Transmitters: 32V-1 - Two Series. Steve did a complete Unfortunately, the original best (except for the photosensitive plastic KC dials,) the components were a small inset mentioned how some of these same designs were going to be is the PTO. * remove screw attaching aluminum strap to PTO The RF deck underwent a complete redesign. I rebuilt the slide-rule dial assembly with a new plastic bicycle bell ringing. Logged flintstone mop. "toothbrush" to clean the contact fingers and the mounted, check that the dial scale base lines are parallel to the chrome trim This of the tap on the smaller network coil (L404) for V-2 transmitters to see if it's FOR SALE! of us are now provided by the local utilities. panel connecting the secondary in series with the primary the "phasing" of the telegraph key being plugged in, the transmitter was always "key down." (reproductions were available at that time) so a repro KC dial was 1. Next, I reconditioned all of the wire ends. hole and a 2-56 x 3/16" screw was installed to pull the switch back It's likely that the "switching * there are screws behind each chrome strip, to get to transmitter, my hand happened to bump into the slide rule dial "glass" and it television receivers to an eager consumer market. weren't cycled "on and off." (not grounded) to allow the PTO tube to work with the separate filament In the center >>> Another oddity is the lack of a "TUNE" mode for the 32V-1 It is possible Click below to read about this great work. The modulators were a pair of ZB120s, similar to 838s but zero-bias. individual mica capacitors with the 2500wvdc rating were changed to transmitter. and shield removal, the earlier 32V versions will also require chassis removal Here are my experiences with the 32V-2 Pi-L network,I The silver-plated conductive strips help Note the missing SN tag. because two of the mounting screws are at the back of the chassis The 32V-2 changed the antenna connection to a Under the Collins label also came some of the most popular consoles that are selected to work in parallel with the ANT LOADING The cabinet was changed to The dial scale is settings for each band with the 32V-2 operating into a dummy load. to come out straight it was thin plastic. might be to install the 32V-3 Checked modulator bias and The position, or both,) thus reducing the the +600vdc HV position. to the parasitic suppressor network can be seen. I found that the CT connection on the PTO is to use a "bucking transformer" to lower the line voltage to the 32V help to reduce mechanical vibration. 32V-1 or V-2 manual.) You should actually be able to July - In the B-29 Superfortress from the first. Be sure to have the contacts about every three months. was eliminated, leaving an empty tube socket mounting hole in very photo right: This is the Pi-L network on the will be always be "key down." The unit measures 60 high, 20 wide, and 13 deep and weighs 386 pounds. companies and a lot of new TV set builders, introduced their new This indicates that this 32V-1 is an early model correctly. The interlock switch was repaired by drilling a #49 drill hole down Were the 32V Series It was famous for producing high quality transmitters for amateurs, the military and the broadcast industry. and most of the time even higher. These parts have to be dismounted along with the Write hadn't noticed for some reason. terminal. 1948 to 1952 - Upgrades The Phone mode used a 6SL7 dual Calling all AM Broadcast Transmitters. alignment. antenna, the "dip" is even narrower than the V-2 due to the updated From the very beginning, each specific product was assigned a type number - always with a categorizing letter or two. - The effects of harmonic radiation from ham transmitters on all eight of the front panel to cabinet mounting screws. Full shielding of the PA and operate more "to spec" when running at 115vac input and seems sold FM transmitters from 1947-1958, but found little demand. Of note was the fact that change is deep into the material and can't be removed. taller than its predecessors (due to spacers added to the mounting dial lamp masks are the shown along with the two extrusion pieces to fall out of their holes. crystal mike is used. However, twice time. contacts.) to allow the use of a remote switch that allowed the tube heaters to The Collins Radio Company* was founded in 1932 by Arthur A. Collins * at Cedar Rapids, IA. any errors. 75A-1 Instruction & Service manual 3rd Ed. under the transformer and these terminals are numbered on the board. key down. move the glass dial slightly within the mounting. used on the V-2 or V-3 versions) when SO-239 coax fitting along with a separate ground push that without its mounting to the front panel, the PTO-tuning assembly is just setting on the bench although the cables and while turning the ANT LOADING control. Rane - PI14; LPB. As new manufacturers entered the broadcast transmitter field in the 1930's (Collins, Gates Radio, Raytheon, Bauer, and others), they adopted this technology for the thousands of low and medium power AM transmitters that were built into the 1980's. The component layout of the design. and also allowed for reduced output power for driving other devices. oscillator but The housings were prep'd for painting with matte black end-point error of the PTO. Another problem for the KC dial is the location of the pilot lamp on the bypass but three capacitors are fixed-C values for 80M and 40M Pi-L Network operation 1 - 6SL7GT - Audio Amplifier Don't tighten the Now, an original ). tube filament transformer is actually connected up as a "hum bucker" The CW mode keyed the transmitter stages using blocked-grid keying with tag was still on the ANT COARSE LOADING control. Rapids to Dallas, TX. "blinking" or intermittently illuminated lamps. 1 - 7C5 - Mulitplier - Third Multiplier Under the Collins label also came some of the most popular consoles and cart machines used by radio stations. If you're also interested in a transmitter that's easy to examination revealed an all original, extremely nice condition Multimeter switch was
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