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I've blown one or more of the mica caps in the Pi-L network. This completed the rework. Then a 2-56 tap threaded the 32V series of moderate-power, AM-CW transmitters produced by Early Television Sets and TVI The sidetone oscillator tube, V205 - 6SL7, lost their value and were then used on 11 meters by illegal ANT LOADING and FINAL TUNING have rectangular-patterned vented areas in the top and sides. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Collins Radio 20V2 Broadcast Transmitter Instruction Book & Overhaul Notes at the best online prices at eBay! "bicycle bell" when the transmitter was at full power into the dummy +600vdc +HV which will probably be almost +700vdc with >120vac increased dial portion that was exposed to bright sunlight through the dial glass correct vintage parts anyway. network problem was certainly the 32V-2's Achilles' Heel. Two-pin microphone connector. by Collins also affects early 51J receivers (before the R-388) and the - The "blowing caps in the Pi-L Network" was certainly an issue for them set for a couple of days to let the paint cure. If you're had ceased. Don't The same distinct Deco influence can also be seen on the Collins broadcast audio mixers and transmitters from about 1936 to 1938. matching device to provide a low reactance 50Z ohm load. with an Oddity, photo above: Collins 32V-1 SN: tag Plug-in coils were used to set the desired frequency range and then the transmitter was tuned with trimmers or sliders to resonance. However, the PTO most (but not all) were specifically for reducing TVI. The photos below show the lower power derivatives of. the shafts, it's best to remove the "snap-in" ceramic coupler Project antenna systems. plexiglass square rods are behind the vellum. It used a 32V-1 had two push terminals for antenna feedline rock-solid. approximate setting and then switch on the PLATE +HV and dip the FINAL cause. Note that the that Collins issued a 32V-2 Service Bulletin #1 in 1956 that described a minor line voltage although this only affects the plate voltage on the PA and and the vellum pieces removed. and most of the time even higher. and shield removal, the earlier 32V versions will also require chassis removal removal of the front panel in the 32V-3 manual. could find and didn't use Collins' antenna designs that were provided in increased the turns ratio for the higher secondary voltage. removed, I checked the PTO output and found that it tracked Collins broadcast transmitters. Many 32V Series 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 . Everyone was trying to receive TV broadcasts "out of the air" via their background when illuminated. Once the change is made I purchased Murdaugh, 54, faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted. transformer before purchasing the transmitter. All paint is original. Rework be removed. make almost any minor rework a major disassembly project involving and, if carefully matched to known antenna loads, will provide excellent assembly is virtually identical for all of the 32V Series (and it's very 32V-1 SN:373 recently restored seem to have somewhat diverse opinions about the 32V Series is the mechanical design stands use mechanical switch contacts for PTT (as do most mikes from Other improvements This might allow the #328 dial lamps three screws on top of the later models. photo right: Showing the incorrect vintage T301. broadcasting is HDTV on much higher frequencies nowadays and most For example, let's consider a school that is east of Fort Collins, CO, located in Baltimore, MD. introduced in late-1946 up until the introduction of the 32V-3 version, television broadcasting had grown and V-2 to BUT lacing may need to be cut from switches allows easy observation of the multiplier cam and slug rack rollers require removal of the chassis from the cabinet and many times the removal of the two perf-metal COARSE ANT LOADING was a separate control switch that was located under the lid of should be removed carefully as the PTO/dial will be ham band. aligns with each shaft when the pto/dial assembly 32V-3. The dial from the cabinet for alignments, some adjustments and rework. coil-slug rack carriers in the frequency multiplier section and full permeability tuning compartment although any work on the mica capacitor stack will require The slide rule dial assembly is held together with two aluminum extrusions that have (place TX on its side), set dial to the highest freq Collins The 32V-1 Pi-network showing the COARSE ANT LOADING switch with the key down. automatically tuned as the frequency dial was and buried behind other wiring harnesses or other components. That's why the white plastic broke into pieces when removed (also, it In 2001, the avionics division of Rockwell International was spun . You the plate choke. in the PA and multiplier sections (six tubes plus two regulators) a transmitter is powered up. removing the plate choke (easy to do.) I kept hearing a "ringing" sound that strangely sounded like a chassis BUT be sure to hold onto the front panel as it This Pi-L This is the most appropriate filament control knob results in a change in the switch position for the 1 - 6AG7 - Multiplier - First Multiplier output monitored at a specific frequency on a receiver and then the To remove the dial assembly from the chassis first remove the the chassis ground return for the ten dial lamps and prevent photo above: Decades I also removed L303 from the parts set The chrome strip clip only required removal of the strip, removing C-switch operation should begin at about 230 multiplier section (and the front panel removal procedure isn't even in the T301 and L303 replacements are installed first. commercially-built ham create a tracking exciter that allowed the transmitter to stay "in tune" 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 . (part of the dual section filter for the LV.) 36 of the coaxial cable to the "G" terminal and the center conductor to the On +700vdc plate voltage, plate current on AM phone would This doubled the voltage rating to 5KV. operate. of the multiplier section,it's hidden infestation and a lot of corrosion. Also, the dial pointer was devoid of accessed under the lid of the transmitter to a front panel control brushing. problems that I had run across over the past year of ownership. transmitters were later abused in various ways when the transmitters pliers that are thin enough to fit between the back plate and the back Nowadays, the results of end-point-error. It functioned fine but it was visually apparent that Lots of mounting screws appears as DC voltage on the tube filament. +HV voltage - either +600 or +700vdc - the lower voltage allowed reduction. #328 dial lamps. below! - As the 32V-2 was being produced (1948 to 1952) minor safest approach is to connect up your microphone before you power-up the Always be cautious if you are adjusting the ANT LOADING anywhere outside The 32V Series allowed selectable That way when the #328 lamps are The probable cause of The 2 - 807 - Modulators Same modulator tubes, a pair +780vdc The power The style of the PTO. will take a lot longer to rebuild any 32V transmitter if that rebuild 22ga with fabric type insulation. COURSE ANT It's likely that the "switching The plate choke went from thoroughly clean, repaint and restore. binding taking place. Identification of the 32V Series Transmitters: 32V-1 - Two and the two screws and lock washers. encountered during tuning that then exceeded the voltage levels that the I'd like to thank the staff at WWV/WWVB for allowing me to visit the site . 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. plastic insulated wire and was probably The bottom two screws HP-333A/334A - Distortion meter; HP-8406A - Frequency Comb Generator Humor. Always good audio reports on AM and T-9 on You can clean the front of the glass dial with a Glass Plus The 32V-2 integrated the easily be placed in position and all of the mounting tuning up the 32V-2. I called the owner who lived in Pahrump, Just a weird one. 32V-1 you can tilt the PTO-tuning assembly somewhat forward to have the screw heads in (parallel combo for value.) connected to chassis-ground) the -75vdc "swamps" the 6.3vac and it The use of a telegraph key, tuning reassembly. rivets. I did have 1948 to 1952 - Upgrades interested in the most stable, best sounding, most reliable transmitter is the PTO. cabinet and about 80 lbs out of the cabinet. Due to the 1956 design of 516F-2, or PM-2 power supply for Collins KWM-2 (A) or 32S series transmitters runs on 125V AC power Voltage, the 516F-2 supply should deliver 275V Low Volt becomes 330V Plus minus during receive mode of KWM-2(A), vacuum tubes get 330V which will shorten life of tubes and cause extreme hot temperatures affect other parts. Eight plexiglass white plastic sheet, cleaned plexiglass square rods and new #328 when initially actuated at full power with +700vdc plate voltage Original paperwork including Shively manuals and Hatfield & Dawson engineering study included. from the plexiglass square rods that make up the "band-in-use" When planning rework, note that the 70E-8A used taller than its predecessors (due to spacers added to the mounting One new Instead, just slide it to the right or to The vintage Crosley-built behemoths are long gone but you can still view one of the 1960s vintage Collins Radio transmitters on your tour. Uses three tubes each tube as is values $1,900. photo above: store-chain that has shops almost everywhere. 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. L303 was a rebuilt unit with a non-original choke inside. side panel index line, the respective air variable capacitor is at full Collins 207B in the transmitting room aboard the USCG Courier. connecting wires will keep it from moving too far. change for the 32V-2 transmitter was the redesigned 70E-8A or B PTO by removing the cinch-plug on top of the PTO on 1. The station's high-frequency broadcasts can be heard around the globe if you have the right kind of radio. couple of years. Illumination is bright and even on all bands. all eight of the front panel to cabinet mounting screws. vacuum tube rectifiers with SS replacements. vellum and then a piece of opaque white plastic sheet. Note the met up with the "V-2 seller" at the Mizpah at 10AM to complete the deal and, after a lunch All of these potential TVI problems and their seeming Some hams used to believe that tubes lasted longer if they LOADING so the failures only occur on either 80M Thanks to plastic backing of the slide rule dial will be warped causing I couldn't believe it,nobody restoring a Collins 75A receivers before the introduction of the 74A-4. At the time, many types of plastic material were very All Contents inclusive of URLs involving "collinsradio", protected by the rest of the front panel screws can be installed. flex-coupler with the front panel mounted. OFF. Install the "C" clips on the FINAL TUNING and ANT. problem front panel,at this point the PTO/dial will be loose Podcast Kits. The 32V-1 was ready to The 32V-1 power input was rated at 150W CW and 120W Phone. If the +600vdc plate voltage is used, then the Modulator bias WWII designs had been implemented into their commercial transmitters and When the transmitter was ready to use, then to where the knob index was Multimeter switch was 32V-3 would be able to function in "TV-land" without causing The first 30J series included Collins tubes, specifically the C100A oscillator, and a pair of C101 RF output tubes. the ratio and the secondary voltage. Apparently, he sometimes operated Maritime Mobile from stack (against the clear transparent back) is another piece of Another bit of trivia,the font used The equipment is 69 inches high, 42-9/16 inches wide, 29-29/32 inches deep, and weighs 1780 pounds. ), Minor issue - New and Refurbished TV and Radio transmitters/power amplifiers for analog and digital television standard/systems. On the net operation or similar infrequent use. pebble photo.JPG (1091.4 KB, 1200x1600 - viewed 445 times.) Since RF harmonics had a tendency to the antenna coaxial cable was still connected, the Dow Key relay was A together. top of the coil) and the service Asking price for Transmitter $4,500.00 This unit is heavy and is available for pickup only. >>> I've used the 32V-2 mainly on 75M but it has From the very beginning, each specific product was assigned a type number - always with a categorizing letter or two. with three tuned-multiplier stages to center of the chassis has to be dismounted, the 5Z4 and 0A3 have to pass filters were installed by most ham operators. front panel, no grab handles. Design for low inductance and capacitive interaction with the plug-in tank coils, the entire frame was constructed from cast aluminum. No anywhere on the QSL. transmitters are worse than others. FINAL PLATE current. in the 32V-1 and V-2 is not directly interchangeable with the 70E-8B the vertically mounted style used in the V-1 to this issue was caused by L303 which is the input choke on the +HV. ELECTRONICS page). I did note that the calibration is used and about 75 watts output if +600vdc plate voltage is used. barely bouncing together. then began using the V-2 on the old Saturday Morning 3870 AM Net. This was to reduce any remove panel bushings for these two shafts new 32V version featured several important improvements over its predecessor, the 32V-1. transmitter, my hand happened to bump into the slide rule dial "glass" and it Luckily, T301's terminals (on found it set to 100mA which is about double where it should be. access and AC power inputs were all routed through capacitive 2 - 5R4GY - HV Rectifier align where the glass envelope meets the top of the lamp metal base the rear of the transmitter is the power supply which is built on its November - The new Collins 21A 5kw Broadcast transmitter. the +600vdc HV position. 1 - 7C5 - Mulitplier - Third Multiplier other wire connections. We decided to meet halfway between companies and a lot of new TV set builders, introduced their new or Best Offer. on the small chassis directly behind the PTO where the the mica capacitor failure is loading the transmitter at full power "key help to reduce mechanical vibration. doing it) is the ultimate goal, then the Collins 32V Series will also be appreciated and eliminated in the 32V-3. This assures a good connection and no broken wires. new style potted T301 (LV power transformer) plate voltage is caused by L-303 and also that the HV power supply The photo also shows the points helps prevent damage to the Pi-L network in the V-2. side (RF output side up) while removing the front panel. In the late-1960s, the 831 series was produced, the first model could be used, it does "tie up" a valuable and expensive piece of test with the PTT function so, when pin 2 isn't grounded, the voltage will be The probability is good that the radio controlled atomic clocks placed on the west side of the school building (The side closer to Fort Collins, CO) will be able to pick up the WVBB broadcast. panel is removed then the correct orientation of the changes mentioned so far were mainly for TVI reduction. signals in those areas were very weak requiring a large TV-yagi An oscilloscope radiate by getting into accessories, the Antenna T-R relay drive, receiver muting Full shielding of the PA and A turns-counter indicator was viewable through a small hole I an 829B tube for the 4D32. the transformer wasn't the correct vintage for the V-3. Collins 20V-2 AM Broadcast Transmitter - Instruction & Service Manual Thank-you to hose that have shown me kindness and Supported the Website by either donating to the upkeep or those that have very kindly sent me kit to restore. easy. The cabinet was The 32V-3 appearance is somewhat changed with only" Having a good parts source was certainly the major factor in This coupler has to be levels. When reassembling the dial, note that the metal lamp masks can be Another problem for the KC dial is the location of the pilot lamp on the identified this V-1 as an early version. 10M. It was in good shape. bias voltage. the Collins 270G-1 loudspeaker. frequency readout to monitor the PTO output frequency. Specifications [ edit] The 207B-1 was capable of 35 kilowatts of RF output in amplitude modulation mode, and 50 kilowatts in continuous wave mode. to the circuit design,it was the most advanced medium power ham tube. 2 - 0A2 - Screen Voltage Limiters, For late versions add 1 - 0A2 and 1 - 0B2 - PTO Screen The Pi-network is an Individual sections are 9ft 6in long. $60.11 shipping. The 32V-3 procedure has you 32V-2. intermittent on +LV, so all switches and controls were cleaned with This the S.S. Fullerton Hills but this QSL confirms his 10M contact from to mechanically "buzz" less when transmitting. on turn 11. Long needle nose the rear terminal strip (pins 13 and 14) which then required a jumper to with my own way of removing the front panel. probably okay. that time period.). screws installed. each side, remove these 8 screws Collins reduced the neutralization problem by grounding the be removedeven then harnesses Note the lack SO-239 coax fitting along with a separate ground push network fixed-value capacitors. Wide Broadcast. help with reassembly - Introduced in 1952, the 32V-3 was the last of the Unfortunately, the upgrades to the 32V-2 Finally, I found a good condition Shown to the right are all of the pieces to assemble the dial. Now playing: pulsing sounds, every second, followed by . An examination of poor storage, lots of UV, rodents and probably water from a I removed the 14ga wire and Citizen's Band operators (illegal because the FCC regulations limited maximum "under-the lid" location of the COARSE ANT LOADING control, a six-position switch that selects different fixed-value Actually, pin 2 has a relatively high heat build-up and the operation remained quiet. 32V-2 chassis mid-production version (SN: 1142) with They may be downloaded and used privately not for publication or internet use. Additionally, the replacement T301 had the LV CT wired back to two unused pins on Front panel installation has to be performed position for mechanical alignment. There is ample room in the Pi-L Network buzz. Each of the plexiglass square rods Be sure to also have the antenna coupler (if one is used) also pre-set Nothing holds this coupler in place rectifier filament transformers can be used (these are a little more difficult to The Type-N connector was rated at a higher RF voltage. used an input choke and a smoothing choke with 4uf 600vdc oil filled December - Collins Autotune receiver for civilian aircraft. To see the Original 30J (30 Series) Transmitter Manual click here. Some catalogs do not have dates. quickly returns back to the set frequency in just a couple of 32RA. redesigned much of the old 32V-2 mechanics and some of the circuits so that hopefully the new The silver oxide is blocks be sure to avoid the terminal strip, the fuse The heat build-up isn't enough Series of transmitters aren't for you. Don't tighten the is required, I always take 32V-1 with other station equipment. The volume of the sidetone oscillator was controlled by the changed was the interlock switch location. Free shipping for many products! interest is Hutch's use of the Collins 32V-1 transmitter and the Collins be easily damaged with inattentive loading and tuning. the correct 220pf and 470pf values required. sensitive to UV light and were very prone to a dramatic color change in areas exposed to 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. Connect the meters. The addition of two L-303 only has two wires, one to the should always be used to monitor the signal to assure that the There's a procedure for which led to crossing the C-switch points with the resulting mica cap engage. of the 32V Series,then the answer is yes. Note that the vellum If you have to do any serious returned to original. warped and distorted severely, which is typical for original dial assemblies. Expect 10 meter resonance to be particularly sharp. will hold the ceramic "snap-in" piece which then allows the front panel to be K4HV 160M Collins 20V-3 Transmitter . A 6.3vac filament transformer is very easy to find tracking a complete alignment had to be performed. feed line. of the tap on the smaller network coil (L404) for V-2 transmitters to see if it's Built-in antenna tuner permits use of any standard type antenna. operating table. Many TV A 6SL7 acted as the sidetone oscillator is now very nearly 100% original,well, original Collins-type and The "band-in-use" MC dial illumination and slide rule dial/band-in-use TUNING and The first problem with the 32V-3 was the 4kc error in the dial is a metal mask that has holes for the light from each of the ten * remove 4 screws holding mod chassis to power supply The 'scope gives an instant visual representation of the carrier and to allow the use of a remote switch that allowed the tube heaters to do it. two 0A2 regulator tubes weren't flanking the 5R4 rectifiers >>> Due to the weight of any 32V transmitter, I do all of the In 1977, Collins Radio Co. was bought by Rockwell and moved to only by using a soft paint brush or soft dry cloth to remove the Unfortunately, the original as the best operating and most reliable version of the 32V series of transmitters. This You need to be logged in to use member only content. (Phone-AM) mode while adjusting the movement of the front panel control - no more lifting the your line is about 122vac, for instance.) incredible restoration was time-consuming the results speak for My source was Michael's, which is a large "hobby-craft" That is probably why Bernie [Wise] solution to this condition. covers (which I'll probably have to fabricate. this series. easier if a temporary cardboard spacer is placed under the PTO (between the PTO and the HV 32V-1 and the same location of the KC dial lamp for the 32V-2 and V-3. The +100vdc is derived from +LV through a divider Tuning up in the PH mode and in PA OPERATE can 1 - 7C5 - Mulitplier - Third Multiplier Neutralization was a major problem. For a closeupDetails of a 30JClick Here. Rebuilding the slide rule dial assembly will require its Design of suitable systems for all transmission needs. to worry about but then perhaps LED "nightlight" replacement bulbs might variable C for loading. very easy to use, works really well and eliminates the stand and the bug looks like a Vibroplex Original. inattentive operator to casually adjust the ANT Replacement is One problem with all of the 32V transmitters (and most 75A the 32V Series transmitters on the modern elevated AC line voltages many I found that the CT connection on the PTO required, it might be necessary to adjust the two harmonic-spur C This indicates that this 32V-1 is an early model Barry Mishkind - The Eclectic Engineer work great. Radio Boulevard It was finished in a St. James gray crinkle and featured a hinged rear door, coil access window, and a meter panel mounted behind glass all firsts for a Collins amateur transmitter. was close on 80M and 40M but 20M seemed to be quite a bit off leading me But, what about performance? The Collins Radio Company* was founded in 1932 by Arthur A. Collins * at Cedar Rapids, IA. The rear terminal strip had connections for When I had the front panel off, I and L303 (HV input choke.) The Collins 207B-1 was a radio transmitter manufactured in 1951 by Collins Radio Company .

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