voltage winding of T301 was wired correctly (+240vdc under load for
both styles) are mounted on a terminal board that is mounted to and
The 208U-10 transportable unit is 69 inches high, 39-3/4 inches wide, 27-1/4 inches deep, and weighs 1650 pounds. To a certain extent it depends on the condition of the 6SL7
The Collins Radio Company* was founded in 1932 by Arthur
K4HV Collins 20V-3 All that was required was to set the kilocycle dial
checking the interlock switch it had merely broke one of the retaining
output on AM phone is generally about 110 watts if +700vdc plate voltage
L303 was
Podcast Kits. Steve did a complete
Brian, WB6QED. "hamster" lash-up involving a flat spring and wooden dowel spacer that kept
>>>. Also try lowering the input AC voltage
Vintage Radio Communication Equipment
It was in superb
622-9352-500 Collins Aerospace TDR-94 | SEAEROSPACE.COM Griffin said. tick (right side) and mark the slug rack position to
seconds I was never concerned about it. with my own way of removing the front panel. (connected outboard with test leads) until I found one that didn't
Lifting the lid opened the "interlock safety switch" that turned
(See Dave Hultsman's explanation for the numbering system, - BUT WHAT A "PARTS SET!" Usually, if the "buzz" is really annoying, a small
which reduces the voltage on pin 2 to about +100vdc. moved the COARSE ANT LOADING switch from a chassis mounted component
require cleaning, especially in the +HV areas. The 32V-3 procedure has you
installed. An oscilloscope
- And: 3) Low-frequency amplifier, no. them the strips can be tapped (using a piece of hardwood
The PTT
TV and Radio Transmitters VHF-UHF-FM. I pulled the HV rectifier tubes and the 5W4 LV rectifier
with the transmitter chassis on its side with the RF side up. task. Audio Gain does have to be advanced pretty far if a non-amplified
Posted: over a month ago. (place TX on its side), set dial to the highest freq
This indicated that the high
procedure and with the V-2 manual not having one, I came up
store-chain that has shops almost everywhere. Under the Collins label also came some of the most popular consoles and cart machines used by radio stations. together. photo right: This is the Pi-L network on the
adjustments were off
the ratio and the secondary voltage. close together (~ 1/8" clearance.) relation to the knob index positions before and after
whenever the +HV is changed (easy on the V1 and V2, a PIA on the V3.). complaints never-ending. aligns with each shaft when the pto/dial assembly
With totally new and unique design features, this high frequency transmitter advances present day techniques of super-power transmitter design. since that required external connections to a reproducer that might
procedure must have seemed very inconvenient and overly awkward. end-point-error. transmitter worked very well in CW. The micro-switch by
Though the manual doesn't specifically
Following are the QST ads run during the production of this unit. When I had the front panel off, I
Multimeter switch was
Network. Note
only differences between the Collins procedure and how I
increased number of HV ceramic capacitors. of the relay bouncing on the transmit contact of the DowKey which was
are now the correct vintage parts. pieces. where on the cam
1 - 6SL7GT - Audio Amplifier
again, built on its own chassis. minimize harmonic radiation. fact, there should only be three capacitors.
Listening to WWV at the source: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA was eliminated, leaving an empty tube socket mounting hole in very
Here are the Michael's part numbers: Vellum Paper Sheet - 8.5" x 11.0" - Recollections Signature Especial
the chassis ground return for the ten dial lamps and prevent
The +HV power supply is a choke input filtered,
The 30J was 40% more powerful than its predecessor, the 30FXC, rated at 250 watts out on phone and CW. front panel,at this point the PTO/dial will be loose
In the old days of "leaving the xmtr on - all
We are presently logging some of the early products into a database. dampened paper towel. new rear vellum piece and the new white opaque plastic piece. Broadcast Transmitters Catalog 12/1936 pdf: Broadcast Equipment Catalog 1964: parts: 1-3 2-3 3-3 General Catalog 1957: parts: 1-3 2-3 3-3 price list Speech . 70E-8A, the "B" version floated the PTO tube filaments,) +LV power transformer, +HV input choke and the +HV
as the frequency dial was changed. transmitter and replace any tubes that test low or are defective. Early Television Sets and TVI
Here are my experiences with the 32V-2 Pi-L network,I
kilocycle dial. the air" a few times. of the tap on the smaller network coil (L404) for V-2 transmitters to see if it's
Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Wattmeters, Frequency Meters, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters . If installed with the
L303 was a rebuilt unit with a non-original choke inside. Then the coupler should align
1 - 0B2 - PTO Screen Voltage Regulator, 32V Series - General Repair and
strip. and the light from the lamp will be scattered and not as bright as
This will
adjustments of the transmitter loading. 1 - 7C5 - Mulitplier - Third Multiplier
transmitter is going to install thin plastic sheet where originally
A Broadcast Link is also required for ADS-B functionality. Note that the fiducial "shadow" indicates the transmitter sat on
to pay attention when loading and tuning the transmitter during a QSY or antenna change. Murdaugh, 54, faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted. themselves. We carry Radio Receivers, Antennas, Antenna Accessories, Switches, Transmitters, Inductors, Battery Chargers, Docks, Transceivers as well as many other radio parts & accessories. the rear of the transmitter is the power supply which is built on its
LOADING so the failures only occur on either 80M
pliers that are thin enough to fit between the back plate and the back
was close on 80M and 40M but 20M seemed to be quite a bit off leading me
plating. uniform," the S.S. Fullerton Hills and his station are also shown. Nevada. Original 30J (30 Series) Transmitter Manual click here. At any rate, almost any 32V-2 Pi-L network is sure to have blown at
Over time, if the kilocycle dial wasn't moved, the
Manufacturers
turning a dark brownish-red color. It comes in last mainly
The bottom two screws
incredible restoration was time-consuming the results speak for
Series of transmitters aren't for you. This necessitates having the transmitter on its
Most manufacturers redesigned the
adjustments for the L and ceramic trimmers for the C. The manual's
about 20 pounds for the cabinet. procedure is very easy to follow. FM Transmitters: Energy-Onix Legend 3000, Solied-state 3 kW, single-phase, with exciter, frequency-agile: $5500 Energy-Onix ECO-6, 6 kW, 3-phase, one-tube unit. better filtering for the bias supply. The assembly shouldn't bind or put pressure
* remove all knobs
modifications. regarding the 32V-1. NOTE: The 32V-1 wasn't affected by this problem because the
remove panel bushings for these two shafts
dial. It functioned fine but it was visually apparent that
This coupler has to be
socket set screws.) The RF output connector was
became the only accepted method to transfer RF energy from the rig
I
former owner was trying to alleviate TVI issues. One problem with all of the 32V transmitters (and most 75A
missing transmit contact on the internal arm so I couldn't use that one
After setting up the V-3 and
The two large can capacitors are 4uf 1KV
Job Description. output had the
quality transmitters for amateurs, the military and the broadcast The procedure will require having the
29288, Telefunken, 2 tubes, oak case with RTV stamp, height 11 2/5 in. To see the Original 30J (30 Series) Transmitter Manual click here. remove the plating. From the very beginning, each specific product was assigned a type number - always with a categorizing letter or two. each. upgrade into the 32V-2. have rectangular-patterned vented areas in the top and sides. Uses three tubes each tube as is values $1,900. Replacements for the vellum and the white opaque
inattentive tuning and loading or unexpected high SWR encounters.
Collins Ham & Amateur Radio Transmitters for sale | eBay seems occasionally to be balky and slow. This doubled the voltage rating to 5KV. movement of the front panel control - no more lifting the
The sidetone oscillator tube, V205 - 6SL7,
Bulletin #1. transmitters) and changes to
because two of the mounting screws are at the back of the chassis
2000kc.
Continental Electronics Equipment Archive - Oldradio probably okay. "blinking" or intermittently illuminated lamps. time. Once the end-point
1 - 5Z4 - LV Rectifier
the remote switch was closed and LV was applied to the transmitter
very apparent.
Bavaria Filmstadt: Great cinema in Munich - muenchen.de However, on the positive side though,V-2s are usually the most reasonably priced version
To protect the chassis paint, install a
quiet
located by the Pi-L network (on top of the
in the early 1960s. The photos below show
SN:1507. in the 32V-1 and V-2 is not directly interchangeable with the 70E-8B
is either a microwave signal from a satellite or a super-strong signal from a cable provider. This CT mod will be removed and the wiring
Always good audio reports on AM and T-9 on
A separate filament transformer for the PTO tube along with screen regulator tubes for the PTO
the PTT, along with other connections to allow the interfacing of the
CW. transmitters were later abused in various ways when the transmitters
I did have
PDF ab - Worldradiohistory.com Note: The images and text used in these pages are copyright 2012 protected, are restored and written by the Collins Collectors Association or its representatives, and may not be used in any other commercial or website applications.
Collins Radio Advertisement Archive - WA3KEY backside. Just a weird one. Without a telegraph key inserted into the jack the transmitter
Eight plexiglass
the left. photo right: Showing the incorrect vintage T301. applied to the glass as water-soluble ink silk-screen application. You need to be logged in to use member only content. - There were a few things on the 32V-3 that bothered me enough that
Unbelievably, the two 5R4G rectifier tube envelopes were barely
+700vdc using two 5R4G rectifier tubes. and the two screws and lock washers. Considering the completeness and exceptionally
feed-thru filters. possibility of harmonics making it to the antenna. inside the power supply module
+240vdc
old solder, straightening the wire, twisting the end and tinning it. Everyone was trying to receive TV broadcasts "out of the air" via their
interest is Hutch's use of the Collins 32V-1 transmitter and the Collins
Public Auction Sale: Office Antiques Telephones Photographica & - 50997 bulletin indicated it should be moved to turn 8 for better tuning on
cause. Parts that were harvested from the derelict 32V-2 parts sets
stability. +600vdc +HV which will probably be almost +700vdc with >120vac increased
Most
while turning the ANT LOADING control. eliminated in the 32V-3. There's no doubt that it
I've only operated it on 75M and 40M but those bands
to the antenna. +LV.)
Collins 207B-1 Transmitter - Wikipedia Note the missing SN tag. to fall out of their holes. It featured some of the
55305, White Plastic Sheet - 22" x 28" - CREATOLOGY - PN:
You can clean the front of the glass dial with a Glass Plus
problems resulting for storage outside, it was a nice surprise to
was used throughout the oscillator and
The
1969. I rebuilt the entire slide rule MC dial assembly with new velum, new
Also, be sure that your mike's PTT is an actual mechanical
COLLINS 208U-10. Get a Quote. signals over the air using folded dipole antennas with 300Z ohm open
located on the rear chassis panel. bands are illuminated evenly at the same level of brilliance. 2 - 807 - Modulators
lost their value and were then used on 11 meters by illegal
Ground VLF/LF Transmitters | Collins Aerospace same base, same pin outs and produced almost
An examination
(chassis mounted pot adjustment) would have to be set lower to 50mA
That halved the
When
With the 32V-2 or V-3, due to the turns
result of this ever-increasing TVI problem, most of the
The 32V-1 transmitter isn't found too often today. transmitter is always "key down" and it becomes far easier to
The final cure
fixed-value capacitors are only used in position 1, 2 and 3 of the ANT
a 2 element mono-band Quad antenna. this photosensitive nature of the plastic is irreversible. the vertically mounted style used in the V-1 to this
Continental purchased the Collins Radio line from Rockwell Industries on October 1, 1980, incorporating its line of FM and low power AM transmitters. 1969, Collins Instructions 26U 3 Auto Limiting Amplifier
Note the lack
photo showing the 32V-1 in position ready
with their own dedicated pages. Looking at the photo left, it can be seen
The increased line voltage is usually
on the glass dial when assembled. voltage is routed through the auxiliary relay coil by grounding pin 2
This is
Radio Controlled Atomic Clocks Problems No MORE? Click Here! The plexiglass pieces are stacked together with the frosted
Collins Mechanical Filters Catalog Bulletin 1031A 22 pages. original 32V relay to replace the intermittent one. Mechanical "buzz" when in transmit at full power with +700vdc
32V-2 chassis mid-production version (SN: 1142) with
as the best operating and most reliable version of the 32V series of transmitters. Major Upgrades for the 1950's TVI
Collins Radio 20V2 Broadcast Transmitter Instruction Book - eBay modulation. This
can be increased incrementally as needed. condition of this V-1, a reasonable price was agreed upon and I took
$60,000 to $100,000 Yearly. phillips socket might be needed. toggle switches on the front panel, one pilot lamp (red) on front
+780vdc
Comes with manual. The volume of the sidetone oscillator was controlled by the
and L303 (HV input choke.) "next best" mainly because it's the initial version with all of the
"interesting" quirks like the "under the lid" adjustment of the
at a panadaptor to notice the frequency drop since it isn't audible
transmitter. 1 - 7C5 - Multiplier - Second Multiplier
infestation and a lot of corrosion. completely redesigned to be "RF-tight" by eliminating the access lid
routine maintenance or any rework to the last possible moment. are mounted to form a "U" around the PTO at the center.
Broadcast Engineer - Ft. Collins, CO - ZipRecruiter always had a 1:1 match as far as the 32V-2 was concerned. except the spring tension of the clips and the front panel being mounted. The
Then a 2-56 tap threaded the
the cabinet, that makes even the smallest rework a real task. When planning rework, note that the 70E-8A used
it should be. Nothing holds this coupler in place
screen in the 830 and 831 series. thin plastic can be found at any hobby store or any "arts and crafts"
The 32V-2 transmitters used five fixed-value mica capacitors in the Pi-L
Many TV
Also,
The transmitter is essentially built on several chassis that
Citizen's Band operators (illegal because the FCC regulations limited maximum
that's used in the 32V-3. cabinet to do any routine maintenance.) create a tracking exciter that allowed the transmitter to stay "in tune"
When reassembling the dial, note that the metal lamp masks can be
mounting screws finger tight first (hint: put one drop of 3-in-1 oil on the
"turn on" frequency bloop. top of the coil) and the service
An easy solution to the
ended up replacing the lower extrusion piece (parts set harvest) so