AWA 609T, 707C, 803G Diagram

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  • (4) 12.0-9.4 Mc. ................................. (5) 15.0-11.7 Mc. ...... (20.0-25.7 M.)
  • (6) 19.0-15.0 Mc. (15.8-20.0 M.)
  • (7) 22.3-17.7 Mc. ................................

INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY 455kc.

POWER SUPPLY RATING .... 200-260 V. A.C., 50-60 C.P.S. (Models are produced with other voltage and frequency ratings.)

POWER CONSUMPTION .... 80 watts

(3) 6U7G I.F. Amplifier.

LOUDSPEAKER:

  • Model 609-T: 7 inch-Code No. AW19. Transtormer-XAI. 1100 ohms. V.C. Impedance—3 ohms at 400 C.P.S.
  • (5) 6V6GT/G Output (6) 5Y3GT/G Rectifier.

Models 707-C, 803-G: 12 inch—Code No. AS17. Transformer-TXI Field Coil Resistance-1500 ohms. V.C. Impedance—12.5 ohms at 400 C.P.S.

UNDISTORTED POWER OUTPUT ...... 4.2 watts

DIAL LAMPS (3)

......................................

NOTE.—The three models covered in this booklet employ chassis of similar type, but which differ in the following details:— Table Model 609-T-Power transformer secondary volts suitable for 1100 ohms loudspeaker field.

Console Model 707-C—Power transformer secondary volts suitable for 1500 ohms loudspeaker field. Combination Model 803-G—Identical with 707-C chassis with the addition of a 3 point socket for phono, motor mains connection.

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TUNING CIRCUIT DIAGRAM.

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PHONO. MOTOR AUTOMATIC STOP ADJUSTMENT.

The patent stop and switch is fully automatic.

As the needle travels towards the centre of the record, the pick-up arm moves friction plate A, which, through the friction pad and spring, carries with it the main lever B and trip lever C.

This main lever moves in towards the turntable spindle, on which is mounted the striker, which gently wipes against the rubber bush on end of trip lever C at each revolution, thus tapping back the main lever B (the friction between lever A and lever B allows this).

The "tapping back" process continues until the needle reaches the "run-in" groove in the centre of the record. The trip lever is now moved forward into the path of the striker, which strikes the side of the lever and trips the stop mechanism.

If stop fails to operate at tinish of record, there is probably insufficient friction between lever A and lever B. This may be rectified by turning the friction screw in lever B in an anti-clockwise direction. If there is still insufficient friction, it may be that oil is present on the felt friction pad. If so, remove the pad and wash it in petrol to remove the oil.

When stop operates early, i.e., before needle reaches the end of the record, the trouble is either due to excessive friction or to the rubber bush on the trip lever being worn. Friction can be reduced by turning the friction screw clockwise.

As this adjustment is very sensitive, the screw should not be turned more than a quarter of a turn at a time. Excessive friction may cause a knocking sound to be heard in the loudspeaker and undue wear on the records.

When the rubber bush is worn, this may be turned round on its pin to expose a new face to the striker.

AGRAM OF AUTO SWITCH FITLED TO TYPE E RADIOGRAM UNIT

SOCKET VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS

C
Valve.
ontrol Grid
to Chassis
Volts.
Cathode to
Chassis
Volts.
Screen Grid
to Chassis
Volts.
Plate to
Chassis
Volts.
Plate
Current
mA.
Heater
Volts.
6U7G R.F. Amp., M.W. -3.9* 0 95 255 7.0 63
S.W -3.5* 0 95 255 7.0
6J89 Converter, M.W. -3.9* 0 95 255 0.8 63
S.W. -4.5* о 95 255 0.6-0.8
Oscillator, M.W. 150 5.0
S.W 150 5.0
6U7G I.F. Amp., M.W. -3.9* 0 95 255 7.0 63
S.W -3.5* 0 95 255 7.0
6G8G/6B8G Detector -1.5* 0 30* 125* 0.5 63
6V6GT/G Output 0 12.5 255 245 44.0 63
5Y3GT/G Rectifier 700/350 V. , 80 m.A. Total Curi rent Drain 5.0

Measured with receiver connected to 240 volts A.C. supply.

Volume Control at maximum. No signal input.

* Cannot be measured with ordinary voltmeter.

MECHANICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

ltem. Part No.
Cabinet, console C69
Cabinet, combination C46
Cabinet, table C67
Cable, band indicator 19150
Cable, loudspeaker 19087
Cable, pick-up 19086
Cable, power 209
Cable, power switch 19089
Cable, volume control 19085
Chassis end, right hand 10000
left hand 9875
Clip, grid 745 9
Cone assembly, loudspeaker
Туре АШ19 9356
Type AS17 9332
Core, magnetite, small 11403
large 11400
Dial frame assembly 19082
Dial scale 19100
Drum, band indicator 19094
Drum, drive 9090
Dust cover, loudspeaker—
AW19 9843
AS17 10306
Knob 4589
ltem. Part No.
Knob, range switch 5846
Knob, tuning 8075
Mount plate assembly, tuning drive 17816
Pulley, brass 7885
Screen, I.F. transformer 3351
сар 8372
Screen, valve 8147
Сар 8148
register 4733
Socket, dial lamp 4194
Socket, valve 4704
Socket, valve, cushion 7326
Spindle, tuning drive, table 17739
console 9812
Spindle range switch extension table 19066
console 19584
Spindle tuning control extension 10507
Spinale, running control extension 17303
spring, band indicator 8364
opring, drive tension 6641
strip, tag, I way 7628
2 way 8863
3 way 9877
7 way 9879
Washer, felt 4935.
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

Height. Width. Deptn.
Cabinet Dimensions (inches)—
Table 12 26
Console 32 1 33 13
Combination 32 36 16
Chassis Base Dimensions (inches) 3 1 16 7 1
Overall Chassis Height ••••• 9
Weight (nett Ibs.)—
Table 39
Console ••••• 84
Combination ••••• 150
Cabinet Finish Walnut V /eneer

CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT.

6U7G—VI.

The 6U7G is a triple grid, super control R.F. amplifier and is utilised for this purpose. The output of the aerial coil, which is tuned to signal frequency by the aerial section of tuning capacitor, is applied to the control grid for amplification. The cathode being earthed, a minimum negative bias voltage of 3.9 volts is obtained from the back bias circuit, and applied to the control grid via the A.V.C. line. Amplification is also controlled automatically, due to functioning of the A.V.C. circuit.

6J8G—V2.

The 6J8G is a triode-heptode converter and is employed as a frequency converter. Voltages at signal frequency are applied to the control grid from the R.F. amplifier via the R.F. coil and associate circuit. Local oscillations are provided by the triode portion of this valve operating as a tuned grid feedback circuit comprising oscillator coil, padding capacitor and oscillator section of ganged tuning capacitor. Electronic mixing gives a resultant heterodyne frequency of 455 kc/s. The cathode of this valve being earthed, bias voltages are applied to the control grid via the A.V.C. line from the back bias circuit. Minimum bias on medium wave is -3.9 volts and short wave -4.5 volts. The 6J8G is not A.V.C. controlled on short wave.

Alignment should be necessary only when adjustments have been altered from the factory setting or when repairs have been made to the tuned circuits. Climatic conditions should not seriously affect the receiver.

It is important to apply a definite procedure, as given in this booklet, and to use adequate and reliable test equipment. Instruments ideally suited to the requirements are either the A.W.A. Junior Signal Generator type 2R3911, or the A.W.A. Modulated Oscillators type J6726 and C1070*. An output meter is necessary with both these instruments, the recommended type having an output impedance of 5000 ohms and a range of 5-3000 milliwatts. The meter should be connected across the primary of the loudspeaker transformer with the voice coil of the loudspeaker open-circuit. If the output meter used is one which does not impress a load on the anode circuit of the output valve it will not be necessary to open-circuit the voice coil.

As the calibration of the band-spread bands requires great accuracy, it is recommended that an A.W.A. Crystal Calibrator, type 6795, be used after setting the oscillator calibration to check the accuracy of the signal generator. The crystal calibrator emits a modulated signal at intervals of either 100 or 1000 kc/s, throughout the radio frequency spectrum, thus providing a series of fixed and equally spaced calibration points of known accuracy. When using this instrument care should be taken to select the correct signal. With the crystal set at the 1000 kc. position, a spurious image signal can generally be obtained by turning the tuning control of the receiver to a point approximately 100 kc/s, higher in frequency. This is a useful check as to whether a harmonic or spurious image is being tuned. If a crystal calibrator is not available, broadcasting stations of known frequency may be used as an alternative.

6U7G—V3.

The output from the 6J8G is coupled to the control grid of the 6U7G by the first I.F. transformer, which is permeability tuned to 455 kc/s. Bias conditions are similar to those of the 6U7G R.F. amplifier (VI).

6G8G/6B8G----V4.

The second I.F. transformer, permeability tuned to 455 kc/s, couples the output of V3 to the diode of V4 for detection. Portion of the R.F. voltage from this diode is fed to the A.V.C. diode by coupling capacitor (C44) and, in conjunction with diode load resistor (R10), develops a voltage which is applied to the A.V.C. controlled grids via the A.V.C. line. The A.V.C. voltage so developed varies in proportion to the strength of carrier being received. The audio component across the volume control is applied to the pentode section of V4 for amplification.

Valve types 6G8G/6B8G are interchangeable in this circuit.

6V6GT-----------------------------------

The 6V6G is a tetrode power amplifier which is resistancecapacity coupled to V4, and is automatically biassed. A negative feed-back tone control is employed. The output of the valve is coupled to the loudspeaker by the transformer T2.

5Y3GT------------------------------------

The 5Y3GT is a full wave high vacuum rectifier and supplies the D.C. requirements of the receiver.

ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE.

When using a signal generator or modulated oscillator with the tuning of the receiver fixed, two frequencies can be tuned from the test instrument, one 0.92 Mc/s higher in frequency than the other. In all cases the desired frequency is the lower of the two.

A convenient alignment jig designed to hold the receiver chassis and fitted with a dial scale and pointer may be obtained from the Service Department of the company. With this jig alignment may be carried out with the chassis coupled to an actual scale, thus ensuring that the calibration will be correct when the chassis is placed in the cabinet; otherwise, use the 0-180° calibration scale on the drum. (See alignment table.)

For all alignment purposes connect the "low" side of the signal generator to the receiver chassis.

Perform alignment in the proper order as shown in the chart, starting from No. 1 and following all operations across, then No. 2, etc.

Keep the volume control set in the maximum clockwise position and regulate the output of the test instrument so that a minimum signal is introduced to the receiver to give a standard indication on the output meter. This will avoid A.V.C. action and overloading.

When the receiver has been satisfactorily aligned, seal the adjusting screws with a small quantity of cellulose cement.

* If a type J6726 or C1070 instrument is used, see that a 250,000 ohm resistor is connected between the output terminals, and for short wave alignment a 400 ohm non-inductive resistor in series with the active output lead.

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CIRCUIT CODE

4 Circuit
Code N
o. Description Stock Code
or Part No.
Circuit
Code 1
1 INDUCTORS. R18
÷. LI, L2
LI, L2,
LI, L2,
Aerial Coil 22.3-17.
L3 Aerial Coil 19.0-15.
L3. 14
.7 Mc. 9852
.0 Mc. 9852
R 19
R 20
LI, L2, Aerial Coil 15.0-11
L3, L4, L5—
.7 Mc. 9852 R21
1000 L6, L7 Aerial Coil 12.0-9.4
Aerial Coil 9.7-3.6
4 Mc. 9852
Mc. 9854
R22
R23
L9, L10
L11
Aerial Coil Broadca
R.F. Coil 22.3-17.7
ast 9748
Mc. 9853
R24
R25
300 (N × - 4 LII, LI2
LII, LI2
R.F. Coil 19.0-15.0
, L13
R.F. Coil 15.0 11.7
Mc. 9853 R26
R27
R29
-4 LII, LI2 R.F. Coil 12.0-9.4 Mc. 9853 R29
LI5
LI5, LI6
LI7, LI8
R.F. Coil 9.7-3.6 |
R.F. Coil 4.0-1.5 |
R.F. Coil Broadcast
Mc. 9855
Mc. 9855
9749
R30
L19, L20 Oscillator Coil 22.3
Mc.
Oscillator Coil 180
-17.7
9747
CI
ų L23, L24 Mc.
Oscillator Coil 15.0-
9746 C2
1 L25, L26 Mc.
Oscillator Coil 12.(
Mc.
9745
)-9.4
9744
C3
C4
L27, L28 Oscillator Coil 9.7-
Mc.
Oscillator Coil 4.0
3.6 9743 C5
C6
A STATEMENT L31, L32 Mc.
Oscillator Coil Broa
9742
dcast 9741
C8
C9
L35, L34 2nd I.F. transformer
2nd I.F. transformer
CII
CII
CI2
Ì L37 8
—Loudspeaker field
1100 ohms (Table
287-Z, 8281* CI4
L37 Loudspeaker field—
1500 ohms (Cons
ole Model) C15
C16
C17
RI RESISTORS.
I megohm, ½ watt
600, 341 C18
C19
ι. R3
R4
R5
I megohm, ½ watt
I megohm, ½ watt
I megohm, ½ watt
600, 315
600, 341
600, 341
C21
C21
C22
R6 600, 507
0.1 megohm, ½ watt
or 600, 707
600, 321
C23
R8 600, 507 c
16,000 ohms, 2 watt
or 600, 707 C24
C25
C26
(2 x 32,000 ohms 1
watt in parallel)
600, 511 (
or 600. 711 C27
C28
C29
R9
RIO
RII
1.6 megohms, ½ watt
2.5 megohms, ½ watt
20 ohms 3 watt wire
+ 600, 345
+ 600, 349
C30
R12 wound
20 ohms, 3 watt, wire
C31
C32
R I 3 II ohms, 3 watt, wire
wound
C33
C34
C35
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wound
C36
R15
R16
R17
0.5 megohms, ½ watt
1.6 megohms, ½ watt
0.5 megohm
600, 335
600, 345
C37
24 •••• control 19006 Clo
rcuit
ode No.
Description Stock Code
or Part No.
Circuit
Code N
o. Description Stock Code
or Part No.
8 I megohm, I watt
600, 541 or
600, 741 C39
C40
70 uuF silvered mica
110 uuF mica (Table
226, 460
0 20,000 ohms, ½ watt
20,000 ohms, ½ watt
600, 315
600, 307
C40 only)
30. uuE mica (Con
|32||†
1 0.5 megohm, 1 watt
60 535 or
600 735 sole only) |32||†
2 50,000 ohms, ½ watt
50,000 ohms ± watt
600, 315 C41 600v. working 228, 289
(Console only) 600, 315 only) 13211†
5 250 ohms, 3 watt
50,000 ohms, ½ watt
602, 369
600, 315
C42 30 uuF mica (Con-
sole only)
13211+
5 0.4 megohm, ½ watt 600, 333 C43 0.02 uF paper, 600v.
3 0.1 megohm tone 000, 321 only) 228, 307
7 control
0.2 megohm, I watt
19007 C43 0.01 uF paper, 600v.
working (Console
) . 600, 527 or
50.000 ohms. I watt
600, 727 C44 only)
50 uuE mice
228, 301
600, 515 or 600, 715 C45 0.1 uF paper, 400v. 132111
CAPACITORS. - C46 0.1 uF paper, 400v. 228, 121
52 uuF silvered mica
+ 2 uuF
C47 working
0.1 uF paper, 400v.
228, 121
12-430 uuF variable
tuning (ganged)
18380 C48 working 228, 121
200 uuFmica 13211† C 40 trolytic
1-25 uuF air trimmer 19659 C49 8 uF, 525 P.V. elec-
trolytic
12 uuF mica 13211† C50 0.5 uF paper, 400v.
working
228, 135
12 uuF mica 19659 C51 0.005 uF paper,
600v. working
228 295
1-25 uu⊢ air trimmer
490 uuF mica + 2½%
19659
13212†
C52 0.05 uF paper, 400v.
2-10 uuF air trimmer
12-430 uuF variable
3658 C53 1500 uuF mica 13213†
_ tuning (ganged)
11-29 uuF air trimmer
18380
3411 B
C55 0.02 uF paper, 600v. 13211†
42 uuF Temp. Comp. N
2550 uuF mica — 24%
1750
13213†
C55 0.01 uF paper, 600v. 228, 307
1350 uuF mica ±2½% 13213† 054 only) 228, 301
11-29 uuF air trimmer 3611
3411 B
C56 25 uF, 40 P.V. elec-
trolytic
ļ 50 uuFmica
50 uuFmica
13211† C57 0.016 uF paper,
600v. working
n de la composition de la comp
: 2 uuF silvered mica
+ 2 uuF
C57 (Table only)
0.005 µF paper
228, 305
12-430 uuF variable
tuning (ganged)
18380 600v. working 220 205
2 200 uuF mica 13211† C58 0.5 uF paper, 400v. 220, 275
I-25 uuF air trimmer 19659 TRANSFORMERS
-25 uuF air trimmer 19659 TI Power transformer
Ľ vorking 2 228, 121 50-60 CPS
Power transformer
11344
· ).05 uF paper, 400v.
working 2
228, 115 T2 40 CPS
Loudspeaker transformer
11346
7 '0 uuF silvered mica 2
'0 uuF silvered mica 2
226, 460
226, 460
(Table only)
Loudspeaker transforme
XAI
7 0 uuF silvered mica 2
uuF mica 2
26, 460 (Console only) TXI
0 0.01 uF paper, 600v. 28 301 C I SWITCHES.
0 0.1 uF paper, 400v. 31 8 position, rotary 19008
0 0.05 uF paper, 400v. 28, 121 - Note: Wafers number
front of chassis.
red from
7 0 uuF silvered mica 2 228, 115
226, 460
52 Power switch, D.P.S.T.
rotary
20007

* Part number of winding only. Some receivers are fitted with I.F. transformers bearing part numbers 8286-Y and 8287-Y. These are wound with solid wire, consequently the D.C. resistance of the windings is higher than when litz wire is used. It should also be noted that when these transformers are fitted capacitor C34 is omitted.

† Capacitance and tolerance (if shown) to be quoted.

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SIMPLE SHORT WAVE CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT.

The short wave calibration may be adjusted slightly, without removing the chassis from the cabinet for full alignment, by adjusting four cores, L19, L21, L23 and L25 after a station of known frequency is received.

The correct procedure is as follows:----

  • (1) Set the dial pointer so that calibration is correct on the medium wave band.
  • (2) To adjust the calibration of the 22.3-17.7 Mc. band, tune in the known station, and to shift the pointer position to the left, turn L19 clockwise or vice-versa until the station can be tuned in at its assigned frequency.
  • (3) The adjustments for the 19.0-15.0, 15.0-11.7 and 12.0-9.4 Mc. bands are similar, using L21, L23, and L25 respectively.
Align-
ment
Order.
Test Ins.
Connect to
Receiver.
Frequency
Setting.
Band
Setting.
Calibration
Scale
Setting.
Circuit to
Adjust.
Adjustment
Symbol.
Adjust to
Obtain.
1 6J8G Cap.* 455 kc. Broadcast 2nd I.F. Trans. Core 136 Max Peak SEC
2 6J8G Cap.* 455 kc. Broadcast 2nd I.F. Trans. Core L35 Max. Peak Da ,
3 6J8G Cap.* 455 kc. Broadcast Ist I.F. Trans. Core L34 Max. Peak 850
4 6J8G Cap.* 455 kc. Broadcast lst I.F. Trans. Core L33 Max. Peak SEC
Re-check I, 2 , 3, and 4. PRI
5 Aerial 600 kc. Broadcast 19° Oscillator† Core L31 Calibration
6 Aerial 1500 kc. Broadcast - 168° Oscillator C14 Calibration
7 Aerial 1450 kc. Broadcast 158° Radio Frequency C28 Max. Peak 1
8 - Aerial 1450 kc. Broadcast 158° Aerial C10 Max. Peak 1
Re-check 5, 6 7, and 8
9 Aerial 17.8 Mc. 22.3-17.7 Mc. 18° Oscillator Core LI9 Calibration 7 BON.
10 Aerial 1 7.8 M c. 22.3-17.7 Mc. 🎽 18° Radio Frequency† C26 Max. Peak 7
· 11 Aerial 17.8 Mc. 22.3-17.7 Mc. 18° Aerial C8 Max. Peak 7
12 Aerial 21.0 Mc. 22.3-17.7 Mc. 149° Oscillator C12 Calibration
13 • Aerial 15.2 Mc. 19.0-15.0 Mc. 27° Oscillator Core L21 Calibration 6
14 Aerial 11.8 Mc. ≰ 15.0-11.7 Mc. 25° Oscillator Core L23 Calibration 5
15 Aerial 11.8 Mc. 15.0-11.7 Mc. 25° Radio Frequency† C25 Max. Peak • 5
16 Aerial 11.8° Mc. 15.0-11.7 Mc. 25° Aerial C6 Max. Peak 5
17 Aerial 9.5 Mc. 12.0-9.4 Mc. 24° · Oscillator Core L25 Calibration 4
18 Aerial 9.0 Mc. 9.7-3.6 Mc. 156° Oscillator C18 Calibration 3
19 Aerial 9.0 Mc. 9.7-3.6 Mc. 156° Radio Frequency† C27 Max. Peak 3
20 Aerial 9.0 Mc. 9.7-3.6 Mc. 156° Aerial C5 Max. Peak 3
21 Aerial 4.0 Mc. 9.7-3.6 Mc. 19° Oscillator Core L27 Calibration 3
Re-check 18, 19, 20 & 21
22 Aerial 1.6 Mc. ≉ 4.0-1.5 Mc. 15° Oscillator Core L29 Calibration 2
23 Aerial 3.7 Mc. 4.0-1.5 Mc. 153° Oscillator CI9 Max. Peak 2
Re-check 22 and 23

ALIGNMENT TABLE.

Finally, re-check broadcast band. This is necessary only if the setting of C12 has been altered.

† Rock the tuning control back and forth through the signal

* With grid clip connected. A 0.001 uF capacitor should be connected in series with the "high" side of the test instrument.

The column headed "Calibration Scale Setting" refers to the 180° scale on the ganged tuning capacitor drive drum. In taking readings on this scale, read from the right-hand edge of the pointer, that is, the edge nearest the rear of the chassis. Check the setting of the drum before taking readings. The zero mark should be opposite the pointer with the tuning capacitor fully closed.

CHASSIS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.

Turn the Phono-Range Switch to the 22.3-17.7 Mc. position and then remove the three control knobs from the front of the cabinet. These knobs are each held by one set screw.

To remove the two knobs at the side of the cabinet, proceed as follows:---

Table Model:

The knobs pull straight off. Do not loosen the set screw in the lower knob. If difficulty is experienced in removing this knob, refer to the label adhered to the inside of the cabinet for instructions.

Console Model:

The knobs are not removed but the spindles to which they are attached are parted at the couplings within the cabinet.

(2) Disconnect the dial pointer from the drive cord, first unscrewing the thumb nut, and disconnect the cable from the loudspeaker.

  • (3) Disconnect the Bowden cable which actuates the band indicator on the dial scale. The cable is connected to the dial assembly at two points, the sheath to the top left-hand corner of the dial assembly (viewed from the rear) and the core to the band indicator. Loosen the thumb screws at these points and carefully free the cable from the assembly.
  • (4) The chassis is held in the cabinet by four bolts. Remove these and withdraw the chassis from the cabinet.
  • (5) Replacing the chassis in the cabinet is a direct reversal of the above instructions, but care must be taken to connect the dial pointer to the drive cord as follows:—
    • (a) Turn the tuning control to bring the ganged capacitor plates into full mesh.
    • (b) Connect the dial pointer to the drive cord with the pointer in a position opposite the setting mark on the dial scale, which is approximately 5/16 inch to the right of the 550 kc, calibration point
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CONNECTION TO POWER SUPPLY.

The receiver should not be connected to any circuit supplying other than alternating current from 200 to 260 volts and at the frequency stated on the label within the cabinet. The power supply connection panel is shown in the accompanying diagram, and for 230 to 260 volt operation the input leads from the power switch (S2) should be connected to tags B and G. For operation on voltages below 230, connection should be made to tags B and W.

"SERVICE WINDOW."

A "Service Window" is provided in the base of the table model cabinet. The "window" is normally covered with a perforated grille fastened by four knurled nuts. With the grille removed, it is possible to perform most service operations without removing the chassis from the cabinet.

TUNING DRIVE CORD REPLACEMENT.

The accompanying diagram shows the route of the cord and the method of attachment. Whilst fitting the cord, keep it taut and adjust the length so that the tension

DESCRIPTION OF TUNING CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS

BROADCAST BAND.

The broadcast band adjustments follows usual practice with three trimming capacitors—C10 aerial, C28 R.F., C14 oscillator and a variable magnetite core for L.F. adjustment of the oscillator coil L31, L32.

9.7-3.6 Mc. BAND.

Adjustments are the same as those used on the broadcast band, that is, with three trimming capacitors—C5 aerial, C27 R.F., C18 oscillator and a variable magnetite core for L.F. adjustment of the oscillator coil L27, L28.

4.0-1.5 Mc. BAND.

All capacitors in the aerial and R.F. sections are common with those in the 9.7-3.6 Mc. band, the change of band being accomplished by switching tapped coils. The oscillator section, however, is provided with a separate capacitor, C19, for tracking with the signal circuits at the H.F. end and a variable magnetite core for L.F. adjustment of the oscillator coil L29, L30.

22.3-17.7 Mc. BAND.

At the L.F. end of this band there are three adjustments, a magnetite core in the oscillator coil L19, L20 and trimming capacitors C26 R.F. and C8 aerial. Small capacitors, C1, C22 and C15, are used in series with the ganged tuning capacitors to accomplish band-spreading at the L.F. end of this band. The oscillator circuit is made to track with the signal circuit at the H.F. end by adjustment of capacitor

spring measures approximately 2 inches long when fitted. The spring should be sheathed to prevent it from rattling against the drum.

LOUDSPEAKER SERVICE.

It is inadvisable to attempt loudspeaker repairs other than adjustment of the voice coil and replacement of the transformer. The fitting of a new cone or the replacement ment of a field winding should be done only by Service Departments suitably equipped to do the work.

To centre the voice coil, first remove the dust cover. To do this, use a sharp razor blade and cut the centre out of the dust cover, cutting just inside the edge of the voice coil former, which can be felt with the forefinger. Do not attempt to tear the cover from the cone. Loosen the suspension screws, insert three narrow paper "feelers" in the gap and re-tighten the suspension screws. The "feelers" should be approximately 3-16 inch wide and 0.006 inch thick.

After adjusting, test the loudspeaker, and, if satisfactory, fasten a replacament dust-cover in place with latex rubber cement. See "Mechanical Replacement Parts."

C12. The three series capacitors are chosen to give three point tracking between the signal and oscillator circuits.

19.0-15.0 Mc. BAND.

The capacity system is the same as for the 22.3-17.7 Mc. band, the change of band being accomplished by switching coils, the oscillator coil L21, L22 being fitted with a variable magnetite core for L.F. adjustment.

15.0-11.7 Mc. BAND.

Adjustments are similar to those on the 22.3-17.7 Mc. band, excepting that no H.F. adjustment is provided for the oscillator. L.F. adjustments are trimming capacitors C25 R.F. and C6 aerial and a variable magnetite core in oscillator coil L23, L24.

12.0-9.4 Mc. BAND.

One adjustment only is provided, a variable magnetite core in the oscillator core L25, L26.

It will be noted that the ratio max. frequency min. frequency

is the same on the four bands, 12.0-9.4 Mc., 15.0-11.7 Mc., 19.0-15.0 Mc., 22.3-17.7 Mc., and the tracking is practically

r correct, using the same series capacitor for all bands. The ratio max. frequency is also the same on the 4.0-1.5 Mc. and

9.7-3.6. Mc. bands, but, due to the greatly different frequency spectrum of the oscillator, the series capacitors in the two oscillator circuits are different.

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