Neal,
Thanks so much for the insight and advice. I think first hand
experience and advise from that experience is most valuable. Larry
Will, another fine engineer, has also given me some great advice and
help. Hopefully, with the things I've learned thus far and the help and
advice from you guys who have "been there and done that", I'll be able
to get this old gal back on the air. I really don't want to make any
major modifications in the layout or circuitry if I can help it. I have
always thought it a great challenge to retain the original design and
layout while achieving my goals. Whether it will be possible in this
case remains to be seen. I'll keep you guys posted on my progress and
I'm sure I'll be tapping into your vast experience for help and advice.
73,
Rick/K5IZ
neal Newman wrote:
Hi Rick
No matter what I tried to Fix what was done to this
transmitter.
It would Put out Spurs all over the place.
Yes It got to 75 meters...looking at the spectrum
analyzer It was all over the place.
these spurs were causing High currents and arcing.
in the output Network. self oscillations the
transmitter was what I call a Runaway. you Could pull
out the crystal and it would still deliver full output
Not a Good sign..
thats when I decided to Build the output network back
to the RCA design. and try 160 meters..
it worked first shot. Clean spectral.
If you like to Tinker with High voltages and networks.
and not worried about Blowing out coils. Cool Go for
it. I would recommend you put a spectrum analyzer on
it when your Done. best to cover your butt..
and If you Do get a clean Output on 75 meters. Let me
know Ill try it on another Rig I just picked up..
Now I know the Gates BC-1H can go to 75 meters
I know one down south where its a dual bander it
does 75 and 160 meters. going through a Divorce right
now. so eventually Ill get to working on the Gates..
