RYCOM MODEL 2174

SELECTIVE VOLTMETER
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SELECTIVE VOLTMETER
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MODEL 2174
A highly selective measur'ing instrument employing the Heterodyne
principle with balar1ced modulation offers fast accurate amplitude measure-
ments throughout the frequency spectrum of I to 400 kilocycles.
High resolution is achieved by the use of highly selective crystal filters.
A 100 cycle fiHer is provided for amplitude measurements, and a 3 kilo-
cycle width filter and demodulator is provided for the monitoring of single
side band speech or tone signals.
The input circuit of the Model 2174 incorporates a balanced transformer.
Either Terminating, or High Impeda nce Bridg ing, Balanced or Unbalanced,
is Provided. An internal oscillator is provided for amplitude calibration.
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Frequency Range: I Kc 10 400 Kc
Level: -72 dbm to +32dbm (full scole) AT. 600 ohm.
Accuracy: .5db From -80 10 +32dbm; 1 to 400 Kc.
Selectivity: 6db Down 80 cycles off: 60db down 480
cycles off.
Spurious Response: Below 60db.
Intermodulation: 3rd ond Higher Orders Below 60db.
Power Requirements: 115V, 50/60 cycle$ 48 Wott$
Weight: 28 LBS.
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Average Measure
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FILTERS: LOW PASS - BAND PASS - HIGH PASS
CUSTOM TEST EQUIPMENT
A Division of
RAILWAY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
935l E. 59th Street - Raytown 33, Missouri - Phone: Fleming 3-2100
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INSPECTION
This instrument has been thoroughly tested and inspected before
shipment.
The instrument should be inspected for damage as soon as it is
received. If no damage is apparent, test for operation according to
operating instructions in this manual.
SUMMARY
The Selective Voltmeter is a highly selective instrument for
making voltage measurements of frequenci.es from I to 400 kc (below
1 kc with caution) varying in level from -90 to f32 dbm (30 volts
maximum without external attenuator). Zero dbm reference is 1 mil-
liwatt of power (or .775 volts) in a load. The input signal is
attenuated to the proper value by the attenuator, amplified and
demodulated to 500 kc by a shunt type dem.odulator and variable
oscillator. This 500 kc signal passes through a sharp crystal filter,
then is amplified and detected. The de output is applied to a 200
microampere meter. The meter has dbm and voltage scales and is cal-
ibrated to indicate the signal level at the instrument's input jack.
A wide crystal filter or broad tuning may be selected for
In this use the 500 kc amplifier output is demodulated by a shunt
type demodulator and crystal oscillator for upper or lower sidebands,
by a conventional diode detector for AM signals, or by slope detec-
tion of FM signals. An input jack has been provided to the audio
amplifier of the monitor for monitoring audio voice channels. An
internal calibrating circuit is provided so calibration can be made
or checked as desired.
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
A block diagram and schematic drawing are included in this manual
for reference while reading the text.
All symbols referred to such as (VI) (X9) (R53) or capitalized
such as CAL 1 LEV or METER are stamped on the chassis or front panel
of the instrument and/or used in the schematic drawing.
The input circuit contains a condenser (Cl) to block DC poten-
tials, a transformer in the input of 3002 filter so that measurements
can be made on balanced circuits, a 400 kilocycle lowpass filter
(3002) and an attenuator. The input impedance and balance or un-
balance is controlled by 600--10K switch (Sl). The attenuator
(ATTENUATOR) properly adjusts the input signal applied to VI and
has a CAL position used in calibrating the instrument. The isolation
amplifier (VI) feeds a shunt type balanced demodulator (V2) whose
balance is controlled by MOD BAL controls C & R. A variable freq-
uency LC oscillator (main oscillator, 1/2 V3) and phase inverter
(1/2 V3) supplies carrier frequency for demodulation. This frequency
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is controlled by the main tuning condenser (C36) , BAND SEL switch
(S3) and a trimmer condenser (CB3) CAL 2 TRIM. The 100 cps or 3 kc
crystal filter (Xl through 4 & Tl or X5 through 8 & T2) or 10 kc
broad coupling (C26 and 29) passes the lower sideband of modulation.
The 500 kc IF amplifier (V4 & V5) feeds both the measure (V6, D3-4)
and monitor (V8,9&10) sections of the instrument. The IF amplifier
gain is adjusted by CAL 2 LEV (R37). The meter circuit amplifier
(V6) feeds a series shunt type meter 1'6 fier (D3 & D4) whose out-
put indicates on a 200 microampere meter "alibrated in dbm and volts.
The IF isolation amplifier (V8) feeds a B .. type demodulator (Dl,
D2) for monitoring lower sideband LSB or upper sideband USB signals
(MONITOR switch on LSB or USB and SELECTIVITY switch on 3 kc).
The carrier for this demodulator is supplied by a crystal controlled
oscillator (1/2 V9). For monitoring amplitude modulated signals
or slope detection of FM signals, this oscillator is made inoperative
and diode D2 removed thus the circuit operates as a conventional
diode detector (MONITOR switch on AM and SELECTIVITY switch on 10
kc). The resulting audi0 signal passes through the RC filter (R40,
C57,C58) and amplifier (1/2 V9,VIO), to the speaker or a headset
plugged into the HEADSET jack (J3). The audio output amplitude is
controlled by the potentiometer MON LEV (R42).
An audio signal may be amplified by inserting it in the AUDIO
IN jack just ahead of the audio amplifier (1/2 V9 & VIO).
A 30 kilocycle LC tuned oscillator (1/2 V7) coupled to a
cathode follower (1/2 V7) is used to furnish the calibration signal.
The potentiometer CAL 1 LEV (R55) adjusts the calibrate oscillator
output. Plate power is supplied to the calibrate oscillator only
when the BAND SEL switch is in the CAL position, thus it is in
operation only during calibration.
Plate power is furnished by a bridge type full wave selenium
rectifier (SRl-SR4). A voltage regulator tube VII stabilizes the
plate supply to all circuits except the monitor section.
The filaments are 50 volts DC above to prevent heater
to cathode leakage and to eliminate 60 cps modulation which may
occur in VI and V2.
INPUT
The input impedance is 600 ohms or bridging (10K) as
selected by the 600-l0K switch 81. The input circuit may be
switched from balanced (BAL) to unbalanced (UNBAL) as desired on
either input impedance. In the bridging position (10K) the input
impedance remains high enough to cause negligible loading of low
impedance circuits. The input impedance is approximately 10,000
ohms from 1 to 30 KC, gradually falling to a.pproximately
at 400 KC.
An external signal is connected to the input circuit by means
of a two conductor phone plug in INPUT jack. The sleeve of this
jack is insulated from the front panel, thus isolating it from
chassis ground during balanced measurements.
ATTENUATOR
The attenuato:!' provi.des 0 to 100 db of attenuation for meas-
uring signals between -68 and ~ 3 2 dbm (full scale meter indication).
The CAL position is connected to the voltage divider of the calibrate
oscillator output for calibrating the isolation and IF amplifiers.
FREQUENCY
The main oscillator is varied from 501 to 900 kilocycles by
BAND SEL switch and main tuning dial to measure frequencies of 1
to 400 kilocycles respectively as indicated on the frequency dial.
For example, a signal of 17 kc is fed into the instrument. The
BAND SEL switch is set on A and frequency dial tuned to 17 kc.
The main oscillator is now oscillating at 517 kc and the lower
sideband of demodulation is 500 kc which is the center frequency
of the crystal filter. ~ J n i n g for calibration (BAND SEL On CAL)
is separate from the main tuning dial and adjusted by the CAL 2
TRIM control. This greatly simplifies meter calibration and cal-
ibration checks if desired while using the instrument. Since the
CAL 2 TRIM control remains in the tank circuit on all bancls it can
be used as a frequency vernier when making measurements. This,
however, temporarily disturbs the frequency calibration of the
instrument. When making an internal ca.libration of the instrument
the main oscillator frequency is automatically recalibr"ated by the
CAL 2 TRIM control at 30 kc.
The trimmers C40,42,44,46,48 & 88 are used to set the freq-
uency of each band (A,B,C,D,E & F.) C38 is used to set the
calibrate frequency tuning. These calibrations are made with
CAL 2 TRIM at mid range.
MODULATOR BALANCE
When measuring frequencies below 1 kc, the demodulator must
be balanced to prevent erroneous readings due to main oscillator
frequency passing through the crystal filter and being measured
along with the desired signal.
The demodulator is balanced with the main oscillator at 500
kc (frequency dial at zero) so the carrier (oscillator frequency)
will pass through the crystal filter (100 cps bandwidth) and
indicate on the meter. C & R are adjusted for minimum meter
indication thus a minimum carrie:r frequency (carrier leak) at the
modulator output.
The two controls C MOD HAL R control the balance of the main
demodulator. The C control (C80) balances the capacity component
and the R control (R24) balances the resistive component.
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SELECTIVITY
The SELECTIVITY switch is used to select one of three filters
at the modulator output. The position marked lOON selects a sharp
crystal filter for measuring. The position marked 3 kc selects a
filter of appropriate width for demodulating 3 or 4 KC single side-
band voice channels. The position marked 10 kc selects a coupling
network to the IF amplifier whose transformers determine the band
width of this position. This position is used in monitoring
amplitude modulated and frequency modulated voice channels or
signals. The response curves are in the back of the book.
MONITOR
The control marked MONITOR is an on-off switch for the AC
power to the instrument and the gain control of the audio amplifier
of the monitor section. The USB position of the MONITOR switch
connects a 501.47 kc crystal to the monitor oscillator for demod-
ulating upper sideband signals. The LSB position connects a 489.53
kc crystal to the oscillator for demodulating lower sideband signals.
The AM position disconnects the plate power to the oscillator and
disconnects diode D2 thus converting the series type demodulator
to a diode detector.
METER
The meter switch controls the input to the meter circuit
(V6,D3 & D4 and meter). The OFF position shorts the meter input
terminals to prevent pinning the needle while monitoring weak
signals. The ON position connects the IF amplifier output to the
meter circuit for measuring and for the second step of calibration.
The CAL 1 position connects the calibrate oscillator output to the
meter for the first step of calibration.
INTERNAL CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT (Basic Calibration)
The 30 KC calibrate oscillator is connected direct to the
meter circuit by the METER switch position CAL 1 and its output
level adjusted by CAL 1 potentiometer to 0 on the meter. The
calibrate oscillator output is also connected to a voltage divider
whose output is fed to the input circuit via CAL position of the
attenuator. This level is adjusted by CAL 3 potentiometer to equal
the level of the attenuator output of a 0 dbm signal fed into the
INPUT JACK. The signal fed into the input jack is adjusted by
CAL 2 level to give 0 on the meter. After basic calibration the
divider output signal is used as the standard for internal cal-
ibration.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
Operation of the Selective Voltmeter is divided into two
major functions, tha.t of measuring signals as indicated by the
meter and that of monitoring carrier and audio voice bands or
signals.
All controls, signal input, audio input and output jacks,
and power connections are on the front panel of the portable
instrument. The power connection may be on the back of the rack
instrument.
The power required is 48 watts 50/60 cps, 115 volts. Con-
nection is made to the instrument with the cord furnished in the
receptacle (AC). The power switch is located on the MONITOR
LEVEL control where the off position is indicated (AC OFF) .
DEMODULATOR BALANCE
Balance the demodulator as follows with the input signal
dis.connected (for measuring frequency below 1 kc).
a. Switch positions.
BAND SEL on A FREQUENCY dial on 0 METER on ON
b. Adjust MOD BAL controls C and R to obtain a minimum
meter reading.
Note: If meter reads off scale adjust FREQUENCY dial
up scale for full scale meter reading, adjust C and
R for preliminary balance (minimum meter reading).
Return FREQUENCY dial to zero frequency (maximum meter
reading) and rebalance. Repeat if necessary. At final
balance it should be possible to tune across 0 freq-
uency wi.th a maximum meter reading of -10 to -20 db.
c. If a balance cannot be obtained within the limits of
the C&R control on the panel, coarse C&R balance
controls are provided inside the main osc assembly.
When the front panel C control pointer is in the 3
or 9 o'clock position, the C eontrol is at or out of
its control limit. To adjust the coarse controls
remove the unit from the case. The coarSe controls
-are directly under the holes marked C&R. Set the
C&R front panel controls in mid-range and adjust C&R
coarse controls until an on scale balance is obtained.
Complete the balance with the front panel controls.
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INTERNAL CALIBRATION
Calibrate the instrument as follows.
CAL 1
a. Switch positions.
BAND SELECTOR to CAL ATTENUATOR to CAL
b. Adjust CAL 1 LEVEL to give zero on meter.
METER to CAL 1
CAL 2
a. Switch positions.
BAND SELECTOR to CAL METER to ON MONITOR to AM
ATTENUATOR to CAL SELECTIVITY to lOON
b. Adjust CAL 2 TRIM to peak meter.
c. Adjust CAL 2 LEV to give zero on meter.
This completes the calibration and the instrument is ready for use.
INPUT CIRCUIT SELECTION
The input impedance may be unbalanced or balanced; bridging
unbalanced or balanced, as selected by the switch on
UNBAL or BAL.
The INPUT jack takes a two conductor phone plug.
FREQUENCY SELBCTION
Frequency selection is made by means of the three controls on
the black FREQUENCY dial cover. The frequency to be measured is
tuned in by the large center knob and position A,B,C, etc., of the
BAND SEL switch.
The SELECTIVITY switch 'selects the crystal filter band width
to be used. Use the 100 cycle position for precise measurements.
The 3' kc and 10 kc position for monitoring. 10 kc position may
be used for measuring above the first band.
AMPLITUDE
Connect the signa,l to be measured to the INPUT jack. (CAUTION:
see overload paragraph).
a. Switch positions.
BAND SELECTOR to desired band SELECTIVITY to lOON
ATTENUATOR to proper level MONITOR to AM (for precise
METER to ON measurements)
b. Adjust FREQUENCY dial to desired frequency and for
maximum meter indication.
c, Add meter indication and attenuator position algebraically
to obtain amplitude of signal being measured.
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OVERLOAD
The amplifiers of this instrument overload before the meter
movement is damaged on mod.erate overloads--however excessive or
prolonged overloads should be avoided,
Ampli tudes of dbm or higher should not be left applied
tc the instrument for long'er than a minute or two since the input
cb:cuit may heat, If "l20 dbm or higher amplitude is to be con-
nected a suitable pad should be connected ahead of
the instrument to reduce the level below dbm.
LOW AMPLITUDE SIGNAI.S IN PRESENCE OF HIGH AMPLITUDE SIGNALS
is reduced by introducing attenuation to the
.i.n.pnt signals, Therefor when measu:r'ing a low level signal,
when high levels are also present, the more accurate reading
will be made when the attenuator step is selected to give a meter
reading on the lower 10 db section of the meter scale. When
measuring circuits <on which amplitudes are not approximately
it is suggested that the entire spectrum be first scanned
to determine the highest amplitude signals present. This' will
indlcate the lowest level signals which may be accurately measured.
When highest to lowest lev.els exceed 45 db, some inaccuracy due
to overl.oad or intermodulation ma.y be suspected. When measuring
ha:r-monics of a s::tngle fre.q.uency input., accurate readings may be
made 50 db or less for 2nd and 60 db or less for 3rd harmonic,
In a.ny ease, when a low level signal is being measured, if
the attenuator is changed by 10 db and the meter reading
also changes 10 db, the measurement can be considered accurate.
When many input signals are present, no simple rule can be
followed, as the overload point is determined by the peak envelope
of the co.mbined signa.Is whi(:h ma.y va.ry with their ampli tude and phase.
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CARRIER MONITORING
The Selective Voltmeter may be used to monitor lower sideband
(LSB) , upper sideba.nd (USB), amplitude modulated (AM) or frequency
modulated (FM) signals. Use the 3 kc position of SELECTIVITY
switoh aGove 3 kc only and the 10 kc position above 10 kc only.
I. Upper and lower sid.eba.nd monitoring.
a. Connect the input jack to the circuit to be monitored.
b. Switch positions.
SELECTIVITY to 3 KC
FREQUENCY DIAL & BAND SEL switch to midband frequency
of the sideband
MONITOR switch to LSB or USB as required
MONITOR LEVEL--adjust as needed.
If the voice or signal from the speaker (or headset if used in
HEADSET jack) is weak turn the METER swi'cch off and the ATTENUATOR
down until the desired level is rea.ched.
2. AM monitoring.
To monitor AM signals feed signal in INPUT jack, turn the
selectiVity to 3 kc or 10 kc, set the MONITOR switch to AM, tune
the dial to the carrier frequency and adjust the ampli-
tude as for single sideband signals.
3. FM monitoring.
To monitor FM signals by slope detection feed signal in INPUT
jack,turn the SELECTIVITY switch to 10 kc, set the MONITOR switch
to adjust the frequency dial for best reception (one side of
the selectivity curve) and a.djust the amplitude as for single
sideband signals.
AUDIO MONITORING
The audio section of the monitor circuit may be used as a
voice frequency amplifier if desired by inserting the signal in
the AUDIO IN j ac.k. The Olltput ampli. tude is controlled by the
MONITOR LEVEL control.
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MAl NT'ENANCE
GENERAL
Most of the components used in the construction of RYCOM
instruments are standard parts obtainable from local suppliers.
Precision components may be purchased from the manufacturer.
All repla,cement parts are available from RYCOM.
For various reasons inked change will occasionally appear
in the instruct,ion book text) l:i.'i;..t 'il.:nd Con'tin:ued
effort be1ng made to improve circuitry and use better components.
D"uring the test individual adjustments are made to
obtain optimum ope!"ation. Parts pro'Curement difficulties occa-
sionally require substitution of diffe:t'ent but equivalent parts.
When ordering parts be sure to specify the instrument serial
number as well as the instrument model number and individual part
This will insure receiving the correct replacement parts
wi th a min.imum of
Normal maintenance involves of tubes, fuse and
pilot lights.
The frequency dial lights are aCiCessible from the front by
removing the knobs and black dial cover.
To remove the instrument from the case for maintenance,
],,"emove the around edge of the fron t panel.
BASIC AMPLITUDE CALIBRATION
Tube replacement or aging may cause some error in meter
l.udication which is not expected to be more than 1/2 db. This
can be corrected by basic recalibration of the instrument as
diseussed in "Cca,libration" para,g:rraph of the description and
given in step form below.
1st step
a, Connec.t an external signal of about 45 kc of 0 dbm
amplitud.e to the input jack use a precision
meter to determine the 0 d.bm amplitQde).
b " Swi tch pasi tlons
ATTENl.TATOR on 0 MONITOR on AM
METER on ON BAND SEL on B
SELECTIVITY on lOO(\) FREQUENCY dial to give peak
indication on meter
c. Adjust CAL 2 LEV to give 0 on meter.
2n.d step
a" CAU'fION do not c.hange CAL 2 LEV.
b, Swi.tch posiI&ns.
METER on CAL 1 BAND BEL on CAL
c. Adjust CAl, 1 LEV to give 0 on meter.
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3rd step
a o CAUTION do not change CAL 1 LEV or CAL 2 LEV.
b. Switch positions,
METER on ON MONITOR on AM
ATTENUATOR on CAL BAND SEL on CAL
SELECTIVI TY on 100 rv
c. Adjust CAL 2 TRIM for peak meter indication.
d. Adjust CAL 3 control located behind the meter to give
zero on the meter'. (Loosen and retighten locking nut
on CAL 3)
FREQUENCY CALIBRATION
Frequency recalibra,tion is made each time CAL 2 TRIM control
is adjusted for pea.k meter indication during calibration, however
if the frequency tuning drifts more than 500 cps it may be desirable
to recalibrate the bands that are off and all lower frequency bands.
If CAL 2 TRIM gives a peak indicatioB with the knob pointer in the
3 or 9 o'clock position, the oscillator in CAL position has drifted
out of the range of the control and the CAL position should be recal-
ibrated.
An accurate 10 to 400 kc oscillator or oscillator and counter
will be required to recalibrate the frequency dial (main osc).
Remove the case, turn on the power and allow the instrument
to warm up for 20 minutes. Connect the external oscillator to the
INPUT jack. Set the CAL 2 TRIM control in 12 o'clock position.
Set the attenuator control to level used, BAND SEL and frequency
dial to position indicated in the chart below. Adjust the trimmer
indicated in the chart to obtain a peak meter indication.
A'fTN BAND SEL
Level used F
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D
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C
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B
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FREQ DIAL ADJUST TRIMMER
350 kc F (in 500 kc osc)
230 kc E (on top of chassis)
160 kc D
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100 kc C
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50 kc B
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10 kc A
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CAL
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The capacitors in the main oscillator are accumulatively added
to the cireuit as the BAND SEL switch is rotated from F to CAL,
thus frequency calibration must be made in the order listed above.
I F STAGE RETUNING
In the event CAL 2 LEV amplitude cannot be turned high enough
to calibrate the instrument
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tUbe replacement, retuning the IF
stage transformers
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or retuning the crystal filters will be nec-
essary.
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Connect a signal of about 10 kc to the INPUT JACK. Tune in
the signal and a,dj ust front panel controls for maximum meter in-
dication with SELECTIVITY switch on 100 cps. Rotate the top and
bottom slugs of T4, then T5 for maximum meter indication,
CRYSTAL FILTER RETUNING
A sweep frequency generator and dc coupled oscilloscope are
Jrequired for proper crystal filter retuning. These are special
units and not normally available, thus it is recommended that the
instrument be r e t u ~ n e d to the factory if the crystal filter needs
retuning.
If eq'!.:Upment as described below is available and it is desired
tm retune the crystal filter, write to the factory for instructions.
1, A sweep frequency generator with center frequency of 500
kc and sweep width adjustable from about 500 cps to 30 kc. It
should have a repetition ~ a t e of about 0.1 cycles per second and
output amplitude variable from a few microvolts to approximately
0,1 volt.
2. A direct coupled oscilloscope with a long persistence
screen,
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LIST OF MANUFACTDRERS
Symbol is 1 isted in list under manufacturer.
Symbol
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Aerovox Co:rpo:r-a.tj.on
Alden Products Company
Allen-ES}:"adley Cc)mpany
Pace Instrument Co
Bussman Mig Company
Centralab (Div of Globe-Union Inc)
Cleveland Electronics Ina
The Daven Company
E:rie Resi,stoJr Corp'.Yiration
International Resistor Company
Johnson Electr'onies
E,F. J'ohnso!l Co
James Millen Mfg Co Inc
Oak Mfg Company
Radio ReceptoI" Co Inc
Sangamo Elef.rtric Company
CTystal CDrporation
Switch.G:f'aft !nc
Sylvania Electric Products Inc
Technicians Inc
RAILWAY COMMUNICATIONS INC
List of abbreviations in parts list.
A
AR
DC
S
SD
WW
SM
'pOT
Linear taper
Selected as required
carbon
Shaft from end of bushing)
Screwdriver shaft
Wire wound
Silvel" mica
Pot ent, i o:mer.e:;,
on C16,25)
_LZ #IF- e:JC> OiI,;,'pc. A1ii /'Yilt tZ5.J1
.1 MF 200 WVDC metalized
or .1 MF 200 WVDC paper
3.3 MMF NPO
1.5-7 MMF trimmer
7-45 MMF trimmer
(plus SM cap if required
1. 5 MMF NPO
.2.2 lIMY NPO
47 MMF 8M5%
.001 MF disc ceramic
200 MMF 8M 5%
250 MMF 8M 5%
200 MMF Air type 200 L15
160 MMF NPO ceramic 5%
500 MMF ceramic or 8M 10%
.003 disc ceramic
360 MMF SM 5%
50 MMF 8M 5%
68 MMF 8M 5%
910 MMF 8M 5%
360 MMF 8M 5%
2-8 MMF air trimmer, 13/16" S (from mtg)
3-12 MMF air trimmer 13/16" S (from mtg)
356 MMF NPO ceramic 5%
30 MMF 8M
J
A
J
J
M
I
14
APC type
APC type
Description
Attenuator
.l)/
CAPACITORS (ALL SOO WVDC unless specified)
P82 A 1 MF-200V WVDC metalized paper
PLT-770 Q 20-20-20 MF, 400-400-2SV dry electrolytic
-1?"'OOO6'" mmf SM S%t.IlEU.. J9)
.01 MF-disc ceramic

01..
Cl
C3
C4
CS 35..1:2-
50-54,56
59,60,66
'72 j 73 , 7-=5:.....-_
,L6, 7.1-/Z7
C6,9,10,55 P82
71,74,78
C8,12
Cll,15,20,24 T82A-l.5
C16,25,38 T82A-7
40,42,44,48
46,81,88
C17,21
C26
C29
C31,32,62,64 -
C33
C34
C36 167-12
C41, 43,45,47,49
CS7,58,67
C61
C63,70
C65
C68
C69
C70
C80
C83
C84
C87
PARTS LIST

No
SPECS774
AC
AC
L1
L2
L3
Xl,3
X2,4
202 FlAC
902 PMTH
3133
2360A
2366
499.935
500.065
B Line cord
B Chassis connector
U Choke 7HY
RY 30KC osc coil
RY 500KC osc coil
R Crystal
R Crystal
13
PARTS LIST
Output transformer
Power transformer
Vacuum tube
Vacuum tube
Vacuum tube
Vacuum tubes
Vacuum tube
Vacuum tubes
77290-F3 0
PM-3A H
5822 L
3134 U
3135 U
OB2

6AQ5,
6BH6
6BJ6
l2AU7
Part
Symbol No M Description
XrS--', .--,l...."O""O,..-------....=R--.;C-rys taI
X6,8 500.900 R Crystal
X9 498.530 R Crystal
XIO 501.470 R Crystal
10035 N Dial, ratio 12/1
IN34A T Diodes, germanium
3002 RY 450KC LP filter, & input transformer
HKP F Fuse holder with I amp fuse
llL S Jack
l2A S Jack
42-W E 0-200 DC uA special scale,
5Ml P Rectifiers, selenium 100 ma
77287-Fl 0 Switch, rotary 2 pole 4 position
77288-F3 0 Switch, rotary, 2 deck, 1 pole 3
positions
88408-F2 0 Switch, rotary, 2 deck, 1 pole 7
positions
Switch, rotary, 3 pole 3 positions
3" speaker
500 KC IF transformer
S3
Tl,2,3,4
5,6
T8
T9
VII .
V2 1J,Ji/;fJ
liJ
Vl<}c
Vl,<i,6,8
V5
V3,7,9
84,5
Jl
J2,3
METER
SR1,2,3,4
Sl
52
Dl,2,3,4
LPF
RESISTORS
2W
5K lOW
lOOK 1/2W
5K l/2W
pot A
pot A
1/2W
220K 1/2W
Rl
R4
R5,6,32,41
43,45,51
R1,8,34,36
R17.; q
R18,53,62
R19
J
63
R20,39,44,56,64
R21,35,38
49,65,68
R22,23,29
R24
R25,37
R30
R3l
C
C

820J\.-
120K
47K
2K
6.8K
1/2W
1/2W
1/2W
1/2W
1/2W
1/2W
10%
10% WW
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
5%
10%
1%
3/4" S
3/8" S, SD
10%
10%
14
Paz't
Symbol No
R40,50,52
R42 Qll-130
AC OFF 76-1
R46
R47, ~ 4 8
R54
R55,58
R57
R59
R60
R61
R6G
PARTS LIST
. ~ ~ - - - - - ' - - - - - - - - - - ' -
M Descript=i_o_n----=---=- ~ __
27K 1/2 10%
K 250K POT A 3/8" S
SPST sw for R42
850.1'- 5W 10%
13K 1/2W 5%
1M 1/2W 10%
C 5K POT A 3/8" S, SD
7K 1/2W 1% DC
490.1'- 1/2W 1% DC
1 0 0 ~ 1/2W 1% DC
820.1'- 1/2W 10%
62K 1/2W 10%
15
I.F. STAGE
r- -------..
METER
HEADSET
JACK
t SPEAKER

Ii
METER
RECTIFI ER
l
AUDIO
INPUT
JACK
DEMOO
METER
CCT
AMP
MONITOR

LSB
MON.OS
501.47KC 498.53KC

500 KC
ISOLATION
ANP.
/ ------..
BANDWIDTH 100
CPS I
\1
J[
3KC
10K" I MOD
IU BAL
UNBAL 1
-
-t}
500 TO
,oOKC
ISOLATION
ATTEN. AMP.

50/60CPS.
115 V.A.C.
REGULATED
POWER SUPPLY
UNREGULATED I
INPUT CIRCUIT
/ ,
METER
SW.
" /
METFR CI RCUIT