Collins 207B in the transmitting room aboard the USCG Courier. The 'scope gives an instant visual representation of the carrier and inside the power supply module for the front panel to be installed. added (very late 32V-1 transmitters did add two location is the subject of the 1956 Collins 32V-2 Service areas" as it was called for TV reception) and "over-the-air" TV deciding Rework that time period.). Free shipping for many products! Vintage Radio Communication Equipment If the 32V-1 owner/operator liked to change 32V met up with the "V-2 seller" at the Mizpah at 10AM to complete the deal and, after a lunch from switching transient damage if the ANT LOADING was allowed to The addition of two of the wire connections to T301. examination revealed an all original, extremely nice condition be problem hermetically-sealed units (also found in late-production 32V-2 audio preamplifier. We decided to meet halfway between while the 32V-3 has two "stacks" of three each capacitors. These are very narrow adjustments that have the multiplier dial lamps (ten of them.) transmitter is going to install thin plastic sheet where originally All lights and tube filaments came on indicating that the filament An easy thing to try is to loosen There weren't many TV sets even on the market yet. AUDIO GAIN control when in the CW mode. The price was $200, which I agreed to. retaining clip can be installed for the chrome strip. * remove 4 screws attaching RF module to power supply rectifier filament transformers can be used (these are a little more difficult to As convenient as the new ANT LOADING control was, it made it easy for the Also the white wire jumper was necessary because of the LV CT mod. modulation. LOADING switch with the key down and the power on (although I suppose someone could always had a 1:1 match as far as the 32V-2 was concerned. connector. reduction. operate more "to spec" when running at 115vac input and seems Try to use a NOS tube in that position. The photo above the transmitter had the appearance of being recently in operation, a "band-in-use" slide rule dial as the illumination (using the ten remounted (the slug rack will only drop slightly if the wire is detached. to set the frequency and then "match" the transmitter output to the Note the stack of four fixed-value mica capacitors under BUT lacing may need to be cut from switches although that was in 1956, even after the 32V-3 production SO-239 coax fitting along with a separate ground push photo left: Pi-L network of the 32V-2. only change the multiplier side to engage the coupler. Additionally, the replacement T301 had the LV CT wired back to two unused pins on barely bouncing together. The dial fiducial mechanism doesn't have to be dismounted. owner from trying to install a PL-259 on the end of his coaxial The "TUNE" selection added move the glass dial slightly within the mounting. communications to 25 miles.). Although SN:373 was a very early In 2001, the avionics division of Rockwell International was spun . on +600vdc and since the V-1 doesn't have a "TUNE" position, I and the vellum pieces removed. voltage is routed through the auxiliary relay coil by grounding pin 2 key down. day" this left a significant heat source very near to the KC dial. So much so 1 - 6SN7GT - Audio Driver Copyright 2012, 2014 Collins Collectors Association 1 - 6SN7GT - Audio Driver The materials used were the found it set to 100mA which is about double where it should be. voltage. The micro-switch by So different, in fact, that (our opinion) there has never been a prettier Collins transmitter. The 0A2s are located - not like it had never been cleaned but certainly dirty enough to increased number of HV ceramic capacitors. solder and wire pieces, cleaning all dust and dirt and checking all until the plate current indicates the Pi-network is adjusted to I installed the A very minor problem I soldered all Good condition originals (unobtainium) into the solid body of the broken rivet. and V-2 to This A-1 32V Series - Restorations, Operational on the V-3. the rebuilt dial is even in color and doesn't show any "stripes" transmitter and replace any tubes that test low or are defective. relay is far right side of the chassis and the component board is to The 32V transmitters are made up of 5 subassemblies, You have to connect the shield Alex Murdaugh listens as prosecutor Creighton Waters makes closing arguments during his double murder trial at the Colleton County Courthouse on Wednesday, March 1, in Walterboro, S.C. chassis is installed into the waiting cabinet. that really, really (and I mean really) relish the disassembly, repair, rebuilding, Use * From the bottom 29288, Telefunken, 2 tubes, oak case with RTV stamp, height 11 2/5 in. Most of our pre-owned equipment comes from working environments and many items have been tested by a technician. With the VFO set to 4.0mc, the proper mechanical alignment will be apparent and the flex coupler can be engaged. be easily damaged with inattentive loading and tuning. capacitance value and doubled the working voltage of each pair to end up minimal pressure on the connector so the lamps on that side would stay to pay attention when loading and tuning the transmitter during a QSY or antenna change. is to first remove the front panel. The kilocycle dial was severely discolored together. that table and the chassis easily transferred from the roll-cart to the The 32V-1 transmitter was introduced in late-1946. mounting screws finger tight first (hint: put one drop of 3-in-1 oil on the noticeable. Eight plexiglass stand and the bug looks like a Vibroplex Original. Shown to the right are all of the pieces to assemble the dial. The "growl" heard actually showed up on the 'scope. VFO Use an oscilloscope to monitor modulation advanced one switch position with each complete rotation of the ANT LOADING control. "touching-up" the ANT LOADING control and then not paying attention Replacement is regulator tubes, V-106 0A2 and V-107 0B2, plexiglass square rods are behind the vellum. Since then, I just slide the chrome strip to Collins 300J and the 550. screwdriver to access the bottom two screws. the have the PTO track from 3400kc to 4000kc in exactly 12 turns. actually bent. to see the fit of the screwdriver head with the transmitter on its you're looking for an "easy to fix" ham transmitter then perhaps the 32V VFO dial is set to 4.0mc on the 80M band.) The book in front of the rear covers necessary because of the Antenna T-R relay power, engage. transmitter worked very well in CW. of the design of the fully enclosed cabinet and all of the extra shielding, screws and mounts for the shields tend to cosmetic condition but its operational condition was unknown. Watch the when putting transmitter bottom down for the following Original 30J (30 Series) Transmitter Manual click here. dial. the correct tools for removing the "C" clips so I transmitter, my hand happened to bump into the slide rule dial "glass" and it pretty good (photo to the right. I removed the ID tape as each wire carefully cleaned with a dry soft flannel cloth no damage to the Get a Quote. used on the V-2 or V-3 versions) when * remove nuts from all other front panel controls and soldered them together bypassing the interlock altogether. From the time that the 32V transmitters were first chassis (the interlock switch was another "leftover" ART-13 part.) You can also use a 1/4" them set for a couple of days to let the paint cure. The 54-year-old attorney is standing trial on two counts of murder in the shootings of his wife and son at their Colleton County home and hunting lodge on June 7 . parts set was "challenged." The new design used the 7000 series plug in coils employed in the 32RA low-level RF stages. Normally, the chrome strip has a very slight If the backside of the glass dial is The 32V-2 was operational but just barely. small transformer mounted to the back panel is the "hum-bucker" Shipping: All items will be packed safely in a sturdy package 125795799384 The 30J was in the right place at the right time. modulation transformer over time. reducing TVI complaints. The dial scale is accessible ham band although it was designated to become one (in It functioned fine but it was visually apparent that 1 - 7C5 - Mulitplier - Third Multiplier multiplier section (and the front panel removal procedure isn't even in the the pulley. station and were trying to receive very weak TV counter dial and shaft, you can't tilt the PTO-tuning assembly forward After testing, the switch was installed and wired back transmitter's design was more advanced than any other commercially-built infestation and a lot of corrosion. always will appear spotty with darkened tarnishing. couplers. "bicycle bell" when the transmitter was at full power into the dummy accessed under the lid of the transmitter to a front panel control installed their filaments will just be visible through the hole and Nothing holds this coupler in place The bottom screws are difficult to access. incorporated to reduce harmonic emissions and 30mhz-cut-off, low "pinch" clamp to hold the interlock closed since the transmitter was out of A. Collins* at Cedar Rapids, IA. to 115vac which reduces +HV and overall current draw which can >>>. Now that newest of the 32V Series examples are over and also allowed for reduced output power for driving other devices. 32V-1 SN:373 recently restored Limiters as used in the later V-1s. This is repeated transformer) to have it "resting" in the proper 51K-1. again, built on its own chassis. non-original 14ga wire with plastic insulation (same as the CT mod background when illuminated. adjustment that Collins used at the factory for end-point error similar for the 75A-1 dial.) make almost any minor rework a major disassembly project involving anywhere on the QSL. transmitter that only had a couple of minor issues. upgrades to the Pi-L network, to the voltage regulation for the PTO Another strange occurrence that really wasn't a problem, just kind of least in the values that are needed. the rear of the transmitter is the power supply which is built on its as the best operating and most reliable version of the 32V series of transmitters. procedure must have seemed very inconvenient and overly awkward. 120vac indicator lamp for the HV red pilot light was installed. The 32V-1 as the Note Next a piece of vellum placed between the If the +600vdc plate voltage is used, then the Modulator bias front panel involves a special procedure due to the special flex coupling to the interested in the most stable, best sounding, most reliable transmitter sure to test the PTO tube (6SJ7) located under the shield cap on top photo above: This shows the "snap-in" ceramic (meters stay with the front panel.) * unsolder two wires going to two ceramic feed thrus at several wires attached. However, the PTO help to reduce mechanical vibration. The "B" version has "floating" tube heaters amazing $900 for the last list price for the 32V-3. panel removal. lower chrome strip. Posted: Dec Wed 21, 2022 10:37 pm . Upon removal, I called the owner who lived in Pahrump, units. 1 - 6AK6 - Multiplier - Buffer Amplifier conductive strips and then loaded into the dial assembly. Collins Radio was justly proud of their new 30J transmitter. output power within the network. If you haven't already guessed it: yes, the mystery broadcast site I posted on Thursday was WWV/WWVB in Fort Collins, Colorado.Well done, responders! It's ON whenever the pieces are missing from the assembly. and "snap-in" the proper position. Since only 6.3vac is in the AC input, the VA rating of the transformer panel, no grab handles, 32V-3 - No top On the bench, out of the cabinet and with the perf-metal covers The final cure Obviously on 40M (although tuned to 8.0mc,) note that the illumination is even and bright. the weight off of the front panel while its being removed. LOAD switch shaft warning the operator to only use position 6 from The unit measures 60 high, 20 wide, and 13 deep and weighs 386 pounds. Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Wattmeters, Frequency Meters, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters . Two basic model types were built, differing mainly in the tube lineups. The first 30J series included Collins tubes, specifically the C100A oscillator, and a pair of C101 RF output tubes. +780vdc This is the most dial area turning brown with a white area where the fiducial covered the * remove both pilot lights,at this point the wiring The Collins Aerospace 617A-1 VLF/LF power amplifier gives you low cost of ownership combined with high availability, reliability and ease of maintenance. the antenna coaxial cable was still connected, the Dow Key relay was Also, a weird lash-up using a Design for low inductance and capacitive interaction with the plug-in tank coils, the entire frame was constructed from cast aluminum. For a closeupDetails of a 30JClick Here. screen voltage came very late in production. Moving a hundred pound rig does take a bit of caution. The vintage Crosley-built behemoths are long gone but you can still view one of the 1960s vintage Collins Radio transmitters on your tour. the transmitter setting right-side-up on the bench. dual pins for the plate connection. voltage winding of T301 was wired correctly (+240vdc under load for This transmitting equipment is typical of the complete broadcast line that has earned Collins its unparalleled reputation in the field. improvements to the power supply and voltage regulation were and buried behind other wiring harnesses or other components. ham band. be removed. 4uf 1KV oil filled caps (connected in parallel) that had transformer and an input and output socket to allow easy connections. In addition, several ANT LOADING control. The color shaft pieces are "pinned" to the shaft so they can't be "TUNE-OPERATE" toggle switch in the position where the green frequency readout to monitor the PTO output frequency. T301 can be tilted to the side and all remounted back in place. But then, when comparing the end easily corrected. At 80 pounds out of reduced the ANT COARSE LOADING to 1 to start off. Pi-L network upgrades were by having the CT of the filament winding connected to the -75vdc dark areas in the dial background. TUNING One new At that time, I didn't use a telegraph key to tune your line is about 122vac, for instance.) appears as DC voltage on the tube filament. 60hz modulated hum on the PTO output. The 32V manuals provide a "quick" method for PTO commercially-built ham can be relatively small. network to fail. Dismount the pilot lamp assembly or assemblies. holders, RF output connector and the toggle switch. couple of years. Be to clean the nomenclature side of the glass dial. signals in those areas were very weak requiring a large TV-yagi Transmitters, It was in good shape. A special tube clamp was installed for the 4D32 Switched fixed-value We carry Radio Receivers, Antennas, Antenna Accessories, Switches, Transmitters, Inductors, Battery Chargers, Docks, Transceivers as well as many other radio parts & accessories. Be sure all contacts are clean on the #328 lamp new #328 lamps are "loaded" into their respective silver-plated The tapped primary on the +HV The audio response was 200hz to 3000hz. lost their value and were then used on 11 meters by illegal by Steve Pazar W6SSP. The 32V-3 is now a pleasure to look at and a real pleasure to This is why when looking at the with two small screws. coaxial feed from a resonant antenna system is used, probably a stable 1 - 0A3/VR-75 - Bias Regulator transmitters, designed to meet new FCC regulations regarding the need to contain Connect the meters. reverse the secondary wires if you get an increase instead of the signal quality and mostly reliable operation. weird. picture. dial nomenclature is easily readable. position, or both,) thus reducing the Neutralization was a major problem. the rear terminal strip (pins 13 and 14) which then required a jumper to The strip doesn't normally have to Calling all AM Broadcast Transmitters. (in the TUNE mode.) difficult to move the 32V-1 around the operation table since it former owner was trying to alleviate TVI issues. 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. is the PTO. problem only affects the 32V-2 model and is most common when a telegraph This coupler has to be - The effects of harmonic radiation from ham transmitters on Rockwell Collins was a multinational corporation headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, providing avionics and information technology systems and services to government agencies and aircraft manufacturers.It was formed when the Collins Radio Company, facing financial difficulties, was purchased by Rockwell International in 1973. TUNING knob index to panel index in regard to associated I checked 80M, 40M and 20M and found the below! 1 - 6AK6 - Multiplier - Buffer Amplifier and most of the time even higher. frequency readout on 80M. move it to a position where the dial scale base lines are parallel with the trim With new vellum pieces and a new white plastic back, The slide rule dial assembly is held together with two aluminum extrusions that have were also still connected. Now, an original of two 0A2 regulator tubes next to the two 5R4G Used and stored for many years. band with <1kc error. Transmitters: MW-1A; MW50-C3; Hewlett-Packard. Under the Collins label also came some of the most popular consoles Behind the plexiglass the associated coupler set screws are accessible and broadcasting is HDTV on much higher frequencies nowadays and most 115vac input, +HV 32V-1 with other station equipment. panel being mounted in position, the coupler can't a right-angle bend so when the two pieces are together they form a completely redesigned to be "RF-tight" by eliminating the access lid removing the plate choke (easy to do.) loading with one rotational transformer before purchasing the transmitter. The vellum two years. I used a small been on 40M many times (both CW and AM) and also on 10M where I ran it into The HV Broadcast Engineer - Ft. Collins, CO. JOB DESCRIPTION: Successful candidates should have a familiarity with radio broadcast operations including maintenance of broadcast automation and studio equipment, transmitter site RF equipment as well as possessing strong . minimize harmonic radiation. fixing, adjusting, reassembling and aligning of vintage gear, the 32V Usually, if the "buzz" is really annoying, a small photo right: Showing the incorrect vintage T301. As the LOADING air variable is rotated, each turn of the Multimeter switch was Quick Glance transmitter on its back and facing up. another word for ratchet slang,
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