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PRACTICAL AMPLIFIER
DIAGRAMS
By
Jack Robin, Sound Engineer
And
Chester E. Lipman, Member
of Institute of Radio Engineers
Mateur Station W6CDZ
Copyright 1947
By
Jack Robin and Chester E. Lipman
All Rights Reserved
Published by
Os-tronic Publications
Los Angeles, Calif.
SECOND PRINTING
LITHOGRAPHED
IN U.S.A.
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3 Tube 1^ Watt AC/DC Intercommunication Amplifier- - 3 Tube Hearing Aid Battery -Amplifier-
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4 Tube 15 Watt AC Low Gain Amplifier
4 Tube 3 Channel Preamplifier-
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Volt DC Amplifier
Tube 6
Tube 10 Watt
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Volt DC P. A. Amplifier
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& Compressor Amplifier-
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Part II
Servicing Your Amplifier-
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AMPLIFIER MAMJAL
INTRODUCTION
In tills electronic age, one of the most
commonly used
An audio frequency
of their type.
EactL schematic
build
tlie
In substituting parts it is
necessary that they be within tolerance so that the completed ampliUnless otherwise indicated in the part-
when substituting:
Capacity of electrolytic condensers
50?S
30%
10%
20%
Resistance of potentiometers
30%
minimum specified
minimum specified
minlmimi specified
minimum specified
No physical parts
particularily
shapes.
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shows cont-
yoior
amplifier.
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Because of its greater gain, this amplifier is capable of fair volinne with any type
crystal phonograph pickup or radio tuner. It delivers up to 1-^ watts output, which is
about all an average 3" speaker can handly. The amplifier is of the AC /DC type and
As is
featiores an inverse feedback network to improve fidelity, and a tone control.
be
seperate
can
either
a
toggle,
rotary
of
all
amplifiers
shown,
the
power
switch
true
volume
tone
control
or
be
to
the
or
shafts
as
type
switch,
it
may
attached
or push
according
desires
of
the
conoperation
of
control,
to
the
the
that
particular
part of
structor.
There should be no particular problem in getting the completed amplifier to operate
properly. If the amplifier has a tendancy to "howl" or oscillate, reverse the connections to the secondary, i.e., voice coil, side of the output transformer. This
amplifier will make a very compact unit, especially since no filter choke or power
transformer is used.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
R-1
.01
.05
,02
.02
10
,02
20
20
TUBE 4 WATT
2 TUBE
AC BOOSTER AMP
5 WATT
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The p\irpose of this low gain, one stage amplifier, is to boost the output of a radio
tuner or pre-ampllf ier to good room Toltime, Although this is a "transformerless" A.G.
amplifier, using a single power tube, about 4 watts output can be obtained due to the
voltage doubler rectifier circuit used. Any type of peimanent magnet (PM) speaker can
be used to the anLplifier, provided the output transformer is properly matched. Likewise, the input transformer will depend upon the type of input used. If a radio tuner
output is connected to the primary of Tl, a 3:1 ratio audio transformer may be used;
if a magnetic phonograph pickup is required, the primary of Tl must match this pickup
unit.
Fair quality can be expected from the speaker with this circuit. In constructing
the amplifier, be certain Tl is located as far as possible from the output transformer
or filter choke to minimize inductive hum problems,
2
This is the "power transfoimer" version of the previous amplifier. Slightly more
power output is available due to higher plate voltages used, and somewhat better
stability is realized due to the isolation of the amplifier and the A.C. power source.
However, the overall gain is less due to degeneration applied to the 6Y6Gt cathode
circuit. This degeneration aids in improving the fidelity of the amplifier but at a
sacrifice in its gain. As a result the amplifier requires a fairly high input level
in order to realize its 5 watt output possibility. The overall fidelity will depend
upon the quality of Tl, T2, and the particular speaker used.
2 TUBE 4 WATT AC/DC BOOSTER AMPLIFIER
2 TUBE 5 WATT AC BOOSTER AMPLIFIER
Parts List
Parts List
10 mfd 25v elec. cond,
C-1
C-1
,01 mfd 600 V, paper cond.
C-2
20 mfd 450 v, elec. cond.
C-2
.005 mfd 600 v, paper cond.
20 mfd 250 v. elec. cond.
C-3
20 mfd 450 v, elec. cond.
C-3
20 mfd 250 v. elec. cond.
C-4
C-4
,05 mfd 400 v. paper cond.
R-1
20 mfd 250 v. elec. cond,
250 ohm 2 watt res,
G-5
L
300 ohm VOma filter choke
C-6
,02 mfd 400 v. paper cond.
R-1
150 ohm 1 watt res,
SW
spst switch
T-1
Input transformer
R-2
50 ohm 1 watt res,
Output trans. 8500 ohm to
T-2
R-3
225 ohm 25w res, or line cord
Input transformer
voice coll
T-1
ohm
Power
trans: 300-0-300 @ 70ma
Output transformer, 3000
to v.c
T-3
T-2
5 V @ 2a
L
200 ohm 60ma filter choke
T @ la
6.3
spst switch
SW
octals
octals
Sockets
2
2
Sockets
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INTERCOM.
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SPEAKER
MASTER
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These two intercommunication type amplifiers are very similar, "but for the power
"A" is designed for battery operation and is therefore instantly useable
supply,
by pressing the push-to-talk switch on either speaker unit. This connects the
voice coil to the amplifier properly and also turns on the tube filaments, A 4-wire
cable is necessary on this system and for best results, is limited to 100 feet between remote speaker and amplifier, "B" is designed for AC /DC operation, therefore
It is best used as shown, a master (local)
is characteristiceilly a slow heater.
control,
and
a
slave
(remote) station normally open to the
having
all
station
with this arrangement and up to
all
that
necessary
cable
is
is
-wire
master, A
difficulty.
without
be
used
feet
can
500
The speakers are 2" to 5" PM units and the push-to-talk switches are of the push
button spring return types. In assembly, especially in amplifier "B", care
should be taken in locating the input transformer Tl, If hum persists regardless of its location, try reversing either primary or secondary winding of Tl.
2
C-1
C-2
R-1
R-2
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
0-7
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
T-1
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The featirre of this AC /DC amplifier is its low cost due to the small number of parts
used. It is quite suitable for phonograph reproduction with good gain capabilities
from a less sensitive pickup. With the arrangement shown for biasing the two amplifier tubes, it is possible to ground the cathodes of the tubes directly, eliminating
the need of cathode resistors and condensers. The Bias Cell provides essential grid
bias voltage to the 12SE5 tube when connected in the proper manner shell of bias
cell to grid terminal. Bias for tlie 50L6GT tube is obtained from the divider network R-4 and R-5, connected across the speaker field. This method of biasing provides a slightly higher plate voltage to be effective on the power tube, consequently increasing its power output. It should be noted that the two filter condensers
do not have their negative leads connected to the same point, so if it is intended
to use a dual filter unit in the construction of this amplifier, one should not
be obtained with a common negative lead.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
G-5
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
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Parts List
C-1
C-2
0-3
C-4
0-5
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
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R-7
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For a sraall amplifier having good gain and tone, the reliable circuit shown is
very satisfactory. It will operate v/ell from either a phonograph pickup or radio
tuner and deliver good room volume.
Very little difficult should be experienced in constructing this unit. Due to
the use of the decoupling resistor, R-6, stability is greatly improved resulting
in better tone quality, A tone control is incorporated to provide a reduction of
the higher audio frequencies when desired.
Parts List
C-1
0-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
0-8
0-9
C-10
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
watt res,
500,000 olmi
25,000 ohm 1 watt res.
1 meg oM
v/att res,
250 ohm 1 watt res.
100,000 otaa tone control
25,000 ohm 10 watt res.
Output trans: 5000 ohm
to voice coil
T-2
Pov/er trans:
300-0-300 V @ 60ma
5 V 2a
6.3 V @ 2a
Filter choke: 300 ohni
L
60ma
Input jack
J
SPST switch on tone or
sw
vol~aiae control
Sockets: 3 octals
R_5
R_6
R_7
R-8
R-9
R-10
T-1
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A.C.
C-l
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Although this amplifier circuit is very similar to the previous one, its chief
difference lies in the power supply. It uses a voltage doubler rectifier circuit
to furnish the higher voltages necessary to obtain the 4 watts output from a 25L6
tube. This is made possible without the aid of a power transformer, consequently
the size and weight of the amplifier will be much less than the former. R-10 can
be either a line cord resistor, ballast tube, or fixed resistor, depending upon
the constructors choice.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
0-8
C-9
C-10
R-l
R-2
R-3
R-4
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,01
10
,05
,01
10
20
,05
20
20
,02
mfd
mfd
mfd
mfd
mfd
mfd
mfd
mfd
mfd
mfd
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
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A.C.
C-4
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R-S
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TO VOICE
COIL
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R-S
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C-6
C-5
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V.
A.C.
This is a unique amplifier in that three tubes are doing the work of a normal
five tube A.C. amplifier. The 6AD7G*s are combination triotie-power pentode tubes,
and as connected, results in a two stage push-pull amplifier capable of about 8
watts output. Being in push-pull, the power tubes effectively reduce the even
harmonic distortion, thereby considerably improving the amplifier's fidelity. The
triode portion of one 6AD7G tube is a first stage amplifier, while the trlode portion of the other 6AD7G is a phase inverter stage to provide push-pull operation
A fairly strong input voltage can be
to the pentode portions of the two tubes,
fed into the amplifier from either a phonograph pickup or radio tuner.
Assembly of this amplifier is somewhat more involved than in the previous tjrpes,
due to the greater number of parts used, therefore greater care must be exercised
in its construction. Since two similar tubes are used, be careful that you do
not confuse the wiring to the tube sockets.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
0-3
0-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
0-8
C-9
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
to
R-7
SP-I
TUBE
QUICK
T-l
HEATING
HSGT
C-2
3
R-l
A.C.
PAGING
AMPLIFIER
30SGT
T-Z
CAP
R-Z
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R-7
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C-5
C-6
T T
R-6
5Y3 6T
NOT
USED
The amplifier shown is an A.C. ccsmmunication type which feat\ires battery type amplifier tubes for fast operation. This particular amplifier is convenient where only
occasional operation is desired as a paging systenxo When ready to operate, the
switch is first closed, turning on the amplifier. After approximately five seconds,
it Is permissable to talk into the system as it will then be in full operation.
Any reasonable nimber of remote statioms may be used in this system if care is taken
in matching the output transformer to the speakers. Low volume is to be expected
from the amplifier, but a volume control is incorporated in order to have complete
control of the output.
In assembling the amplifier, carefully separate input transfoimer, T-1, from the
other transformers to eliminate inductive hum pickup. In adjusting R-6 for correct
filament voltage, start the tap from the ground end. With a DC voltmeter connected
across C-3, move the tap on R-6 away from the grounded end until 4-J- volts is indicated on the meter.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
H
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R-6
R-7
sw
normally off
sp-1 PM speaker or low impedance
dynamic microphone
5" PM remote speaker
sp-2
Output trans; 25,000 ohm
T-1
to v.c, connected in reverse
T-2
Output trans: 8000 ohm to v.c
T-3
Power trans:
200-0-200 V
90ma
5 V @ 2a
Sockets: 3 octals
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C-6
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SP-2
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OTHER
SPEAKERS
TO
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C-4
c-s
SW-3
Parts List
C-1
0-2
C-3
G-4
C-5
C-6
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
1500 ohm
watt res.
250,000 ohm i- watt res.
500,000 ohm Jwatt res.
175 ohm 1 watt res,
50 ohm 1 watt res,
260 ohm 10 watt res.
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TUBE
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BATTERY
AMPLIFIER
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A iilgli gain battery operated hearing aid amplifier is shown, consisting of minatxire
type tubes for compactness and light weight. With a good microphone and earpiece,
excellent results can be obtained.
It is usually desireable to construct the amplifier so that it can be carried in a side pocket or be strapped to the waist of the
user. The batteries are generally assembled in a separate container so that the
amplifier bulk may be reduced, A volume and tone control is provided for adjusting
the response of the amplifier to suit individual taste.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
H
T\1
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R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
R-11
R-12
R-13
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TUBE
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AMPLIFIER
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The amplifier sliovm is of tlie push-pull type, suitable for operation from
a phonograph pickup or radio tuner.
It is capable of good room volume and
fine tone quality due largely to its power output circuit. Having a"transformerless" AC /DC rectifier, the amplifier can be built very compactly,
making it ideal for portable purposes. It also operates from either 110 volts
A.C. or D.C,
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R~5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
R-11
T
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sw
J
Input jack
Sockets:
4 octals
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Here is an amplifier suitable for low power output from a six volt storage battery or 115 volt AC supply. Switching from the 6 volt DC to the 115 volt AC is
done by means of sw-1.
Both a phonograph pickup and double button carbon microphone can be used simultaneously in the input circuits. Microphone current is obtained from, the cathode circuit of the 6V6 tube, and as a result, a sperate excitation battery is not required. Inverse feedback is supplied to the last two amplifier stages for better control.
Building this amplifier requires sufficient chassis area so that the components
will not be crowded. Be careful not to place T-1 too close to T-3, All primary
leads to T-3 should be as heavy and direct as possible. RFC-1 and 2, 6X5GT, the
vibrator, R-16, C-8, C-9, C-10 and C-13, should be located as close to transformer (T-3) as possible.
Parts List
,
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
G-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
C-13
C-14
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C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
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C-11
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R-2
R-3
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R-10
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
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control circuit. In this instance, R-2 and C-1 control the high frequencies and R-6
and C-3, the low frequencies. The plate circuits of the 6SC7 tube are paralleled, remixing the two tone attenuated outputs. This results in any degree of tone compensation of the two controls being obtained as desired. Phonograph or radio tuner input is recommended for this amplifier.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
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150,000 ohm i watt res.
250,000 ohm watt res.
20,000 ohm 10 watt res.
175 ohm 2 watt res.
40,000 ohm 1 watt res.
Output trans: 2500 ohm
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T-2
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5 V @ 2a
6,3 V @ 2a
Filter choke: lOOma
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R-12
R-13
R-14
R-15
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highly recommended. The input circuits handle a crystal or dynamic high impedance
microphone and a phonograph pickup. The output feeds into a speaker or crystal recording head. Switch sw-1 controls the amplifier for either the microphone and recorder, or the phonograph pickup and speaker as desired. When recording, the overmodulation indicator, N, will be very helpful in showing by intensity, the amount
of volume necessary to record properly.
In initially adjusting this indicator,
make test cuts on a recording blank, adjusting the volume control R-7 and indicator
R-16 until the recording head just begins to overcut a groove. R-16 is then set
for proper operation and need not again be adjusted, A radio tuner may be fed into
J-1 for recording radio programs, provided the input signal level does not overload the 6SJ7 tube.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
C-13
C-14
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R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
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R-10
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
R-15
R-16
R-17
R-18
R-19
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tubes, together with an overall inverse feedback network. A high frequency tone
control is provided to reduce the high response when desired. This control is
completely cut out by having sw-1 mounted on the control R-3, Of course, high
quality parts are necessary to obtain high fidelity response in any amplifier,
so care should be taken in their choice,
Contruction of this amplifier should
offer no particular problem if normal design is followed.
C-1
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G-4
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A normally low gain amplifier can be operated from a preamplifier similar to the one
This designed for a phonograph pickup and tvra high impedance microphone inputs.
These three inputs can be mixed at will to feed the output circuit to the 500 ohm line.
Of course, the amplifier following this preamplifier must have an input transformer designed for 500 ohms input
Good filtering is supplied througnout the high voltage feed circuits, and an entirely seperate power supply makes the preamplifier self sufficient. Little trouble
should be encountered in constructing this unit if care is exercised in placing the
various parts.
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Parts List
C-1
G-S
0-3
0-4
C-5
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C-7
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R-3
R-4
R-5
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10,000 ohm 10 watt res.
25,000 ohm 5 watt res.
Output trans: 10,000 ohm
to 500 ohm. line
T-2
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250-0-250 V @ 40ma
5 V @ 2a
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J-1
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J-2
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R-12
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R-14
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stages. Likewise, it is suitable for operation from either a phonograph
piolcup or radio tuner.
When connected to a crystal pickup unit, the input
leads connect directly to the pickup. If a radio tuner is used, a high
quality 1:1 ratio input transfoimer should be used, having a push-pull secondary in order to get proper push-pull input. Inverse feedback is provided through resistors R-14 and R-15.
Generally, cathode by-pass condensers are not necessary in a push-pull
amplifier, but are here specified to compensate for slight differences of
emission between the various pairs of push-pull tubes. The volume control,
R-1, is a dual affair, giving equal variations of both grid resistances for
each degree of rotation. The tone control, R-17, effectively short-circuits
the higher audio frequencies as the resistance is reduced. When connected
to a good speaker system, this amplifier should give excellent fidelity and
volime.
Parts List
G-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
C-13
C-14
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
R-15
R-16
R-17
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inputs, is capable of veiy good fidelity and output.
It features separate bass
(R-10) and treble (R-l) tone controls, and a separate microphone (R-1) and phonograph (R-2) Yolxme controls. When it is desired to operate the phonograph without the microphone, R-1 should be turned to the left until sw-1 opens so that
R-1 will not have any shunting effect on the grid of the 6SJ7 tube. However, the
position of R-2 has no effect on the microphone volume.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
0-5
0-6
C-7
G-8
C-9
0-10
C-11
C-12
0-13
C-14
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R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
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R-13
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R-15
R-16
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R-18
R-19
R-20
R-21
R-22
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R-24
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2500 ohm 1 watt res.
100,000 ohm h watt res.
100,000 ohm i watt res.
20,000 ohm 5 watt res.
1 meg ohm
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1 meg ohm |- watt res.
400,000 ohm ^ watt res.
watt res.
1 meg ohm
100,000 ohm js watt res.
5000 ohm 5 watt res.
200 ohm 2 watt res.
Output trans: 8000 olmi
to voice coil
Power trans:
300-0-300 @ 120ma
5 V @ 2A
6.3 V @ 2A
Filter choke: 200 ohm
120ma
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Open cir. phono, jack
3 amp fuse
SPST mic. switch on Rl
SPST AC switch on R2,
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0-1
C-2
0-3
0-4
G-5
0-6
C-7
C-8
0-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
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dynamic microphone input and has considerable over-all gain, A 6SJ7 high
gain stage operates into a 6N7 phase inverter, and thence into the push-pull
6L6G tubes for high power, A load should always be applied to the output
transformer secondary to protect it against accidental b\arnout.
The major problem in building a transmitter modulator is in keeping radio
frequency currents out of the input of the amplifier. This is usually accomplished by inserting a RF choke in series with the input to the amplifier and
grounding the amplifier chassis to a waterpipe or some other suitable ground
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
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R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
R-15
R-16
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address work. Instead of a 6N7 phase inverter, the 6N7 tube is used as an electronic
mixer feeding into a push-pull input transformer. This type of mixer allows any setting of either volume control ( R-3 or R-8 ) to be made without affecting the other,
A microphone and phonograph input can be used simultaneously, and any type of speaker
or speakers matched to the output. Inverse feedback aids in the fidelity of this amplifier, giving it smooth operation.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
G-5
C-6
G-7
0-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
C-13
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R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
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R-13
R-14
R-15
R-16
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other passes the higher frequencies. The degree of volume in each channel is controlled by tone controls R-8 and R-9 so that the constructor may compensate for room
conditions, R-1 is the overall volume control for the system, while R-5 is preliminarily adjusted for tone balance. With one large speaker for low frequencies and
a small one for high frequencies, the system is capable of excellent fidelity and
volume.
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C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
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C-14
C-15
C-16
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R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
R-11
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R-13
R-14
R-15
R-16
R-17
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Shown liere is a small 10 watt amplifier suitable for use in an auto or sound
truck, A phonograph pickup and microphone can be used simultaneously in this
system without Interaction. This due to the electronic mixing circuit of the
first 6SC7 tube. Volume controls R-3 and R-7 adjust the level of each input
circuit, while a tone control R-14, adjusts the amplifier for proper tone.
Inverse feedback is applied over two stages of amplification for improved
fidelity.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
0-4
0-5
C-6
C-7
G-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
C-13
C-14
C-15
C-16
C-17
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R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
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R-14
R-15
R-16
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R-18
R-19
R-20
R-21
R-22
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0-1
C-2
0-3
0-4
0-5
0-6
0-7
0-8
0-9
0-10
0-11
0-12
0-13
0-14
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R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
R-11
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R-13
R-14
R-15
R-16
R-17
R-18
R-19
R-20
R-21
R-22
R-23
R-24
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R-15
R-16
R-17
R-18
R-19
R-20
R-21
R-22
R-23
R-24
R-25
R-26
R-27
R-28
R-29
J-1
J-2
J-3
T-1
T-2
-J-
-J-
1-4
M
N-1
N-2
sw-1
sw-2
Power transformer
300-0-300 V @ 125ma
5 V @ 3a
6.3 V @ S,5a
Filter choke: 100 ohm
I25ma
Magnetic cutter 8 ohm
i watt neon overmod. ind,
J watt neon normal mod. ind,
SPDT speaker-recorder switch
SPST AC toggle switch
TUBE
C-6
C-3
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This amplifier uses a oomblnatlon of loctal and octal type tubes for high gain,
high output, and compactness. Two microphones and a phonograph pickup, all separately controlled, can be used at will, and with a properly designed output transformer high fidelity results can be realized. Inverse feedback applied over three
stages of amplification aids in obtaining this high fidelity response and gives the
amplifier smooth operation, A tone control, R-17 can be adjusted to lower the
response if desired.
Parts List
,
C-1
C-2
C-3
G-4
0-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
0-11
C-12
C-13
C-14
R-1
R-.2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
R-15
52
10 mfd 25 V. elec
cond,
8 mfd 450 v. elec. cond.
,05 mfd 600 v. paper cond.
,05 mfd 600 v. paper cond.
8 mfd 450 v. elec, cond.
,1 mfd 600 v. paper cond.
,005 mfd 600 v. paper cond,
J. mfd 600 v. paper cond,
,1 mfd 600 v, paper cond.
50 mfd 50 v. elec. cond,
8 mfd 450 v, elec, cond,
25 mfd 600 v, elec. cond.
16 mfd 600 v. elec, cond,
,05 mfd 400 v, paper cond,
1 meg ohm 4 watt res
1 meg ohm |- watt res,
500,000 ohm. vol, control
1500 ohm l.watt res.
25,000 ohm 10 watt res.
150,000 ohm -| watt res.
150,000 ohm |- watt res,
50,000 ohm 1 watt res.
500,000 ohm volume cont.
500,000 ohm volume cont.
100,000 ohm ^ watt res.
1500 ohm 1 watt res.
100,000 ohm ^ watt res.
100,000 ohm 1 watt res,
100,000 ohm 1 watt res.
.
R-16
R-17
R-18
R-19
R-20
R-21
R-22
R-23
R-24
R-25
R-26
R-27
R-28
L
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INPUT
C-l
TUBE
WATT
45
A. C.
FIXED
BIAS
AMPLIFIER
T-l
MULTt TAP TO
R-l
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Parts List
C-1
C-2
G-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
C-13
C-14
C-15
C-16
C-17
C-18
CO
R-1
500,000 ohm vol, control
R-2
200,000 ohm i watt res.
R-3
200,000 ohm -I watt res,
R-4
750 ohm 1 watt res.
R-5
100,000 ohm tone control
R-5
200,000 ohm.-g- watt res.
R-7
200,000 ohm f- watt res,
R-8
1000 ohm 1 watt res,
R-9
25,000 ohm 1 watt res,
SPST toggle switch
sw
P
3 amp fuse
prong
Socket s: 4 octals
2-4
R-10
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
R-15
R-15
R-17
L-1
L-2
T-1
T-2
T-3
T-4
T-5
T-6
TUBE
14
WATT
RECORDING
AND PLAYBACK
AMPLIFIER
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Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
G-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
C-13
C-14
C-15
C-15
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
R-15
R-16
R-17
R-18
R-19
R-20
R-21
R-22
R-23
R-24
R-25
R-26
R-27
J-1
J-2
^-3
Y-Y
Z-Z
T-1
-|-
-g-
-g-
T-2
325-0-325 V @ lOOma
5 V @ 2a
6.3 V @ 2a
Filter choke:
150 ohm-lOOma
SPST motor switch
sw-1
SPST power switch
sw-2
DPDT record-playback sw.
sw-3
prorig
Sockets: 6 octal
Turntable motor
M
1-6
TUBE
WATT
20
HI-FIDELITY
A. C.
B 4 G
6SJ
C-4
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R-17
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AMPLIFIER
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A phonograpli or radio output can be amplified to higli levels witli this 20 watt higli
fidelity amplifier. It featiires pusli-pull parallel 6B4G tubes in a circuit requiring
a very low load impedance. This low impedance, together with a good quality output
transformer, will provide high fidelity response, making the amplifier especially
suitable for a frequency modulated tuner, R-7 is the volume control, while R-20
balances out any hum present.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
0-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-IO
C-11
C-12
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
R-15
R-16
R-17
R-18
R-19
R_20
T-1
TUBE
WATT
45
A.C.
f>-9
6SJ7
R A.
AMPLIFIER
6N7GT
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T-2
MULTI
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C-2
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C-12
C-3
R-6
J-2
R-13
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C-6
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C-15
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A high power output public address amplifier utilizing push-pull 6L6G tubes is
Fixed bias and sufficient driving power for the output tubes provides this
high power to the speakers. Voltage dividing resistor (R-18) is adjusted for -22-|
volts on the tap. A high impedance microphone and phonograph pickup may be used
simultaneously and adjusted separately by means of R-7 and R-3; R-16 is a tone control.
shown.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
0-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
C-13
C-14
C-15
C-16
C-17
C-18
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
oi
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
R-15
R-16
R-17
R-18
R-19
R-20
T-1
TUBE
12
WATT
PHONOGRAPH EVPANDER
COMPRESSOR
AMPLIFIER
PHONO.
INPUT
6JS
R-l
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This unit is a special ptLonograph amplifier designed for either ezpansion or compression of the normal volume level of the recording to any degree, Srpansion is
sometimes desired to bring out more vividly the heavy passages of a recording than
would otherwise appear. Compression is likewise occasionally used to flatten out
the response of a recording having too great a variation in volimie. Either condition can be obtained by varying R-19; moving the control from the center to the right
increases the volume compression, and to the left increases volume e^cpansion.
Sufficient gain may be realized in this amplifier to easily reach the 12 watts output at any setting of R-19. NOTE: R-1 should be preset in conjunction with R-19
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
C-13
C-14
C-15
C-16
C-17
C-18
C-19
C-20
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-o
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
-g-
R-10
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
R-15
R-16
R-17
R-18
R-19
R-20
R-21
R-22
R-23
R-24
R-25
R-26
R-27
R-28
L
T-1
T-2
Power transformer:
300-0-300 V @ 120ma
TUBE
25
WATT 4
CHANNEL
P A.
AMPLIFIER
C-19
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A high power public address amplifier is shown, having two microphone and two phonograph inputs with, complete electronic mixing provided on all channels. A separate
tone control for the microphone and phonograph channels is used for greater flexibility. High gain and up to 85 watts output is easily obtained, making this a Rood allaround amplifier. The phono, inputs are designed for veiy low output cartridges only.
Again a separate chassis for the power supply is desired in constructing the amplifier so as to reduce the interaction between the power supply and input circuits.
If this precaution is taken, little troub].e should be experienced in getting this
amplifier to function properly.
Parts List
R-30 25,000 ohm Iw res.
1 meg ohm hit res.
R-5
25 mfd 25v elec cond,
C-1
meg
res,
R-31 100,000 ohm hn res.
obm Iw
1
R-4
8 mfd 450v elec. cond.
C-.2
R-32 500,000 ohm iw res.
ohm
res.
Iw
750
R-5
C3 ,o5 mfd &00v paper cond.
5000 obm -few res.
res.
R-33
ohm
4w
R-6
200,000
C-4 ,o5 mfd 600v paper cond.
50,000 obm |-w res.
obm
res.
R-34
iw
R-7
200,000
C-5 ,o5 mfd 600v, paper cond,
50,000 obm fw res.
res,
ohm
R-35
w
R-8
200,000
,o5 mfd 600v paper cond,
C-6
15,000 ohm 20w res.
res.
ohm
R-36
R-.9
200,000
iw
25 mfd. 25v elec, cond,
C-7
500,000 obm -i-w res.
vol.
cont.
obm
R-37
R-10 500,000
8 mfd 450v elec. cond,
C-3
500,000 ohm iw res.
vol.
cont.
obm
R-38
R-11 500,000
0-9
,1 mfd 600v paper cond,
obm lOw res.
250
cont.
obm
vol,
R-39
R-12 500,000
C-10 ,1 mfd 600v paper cond,
ohm lOw res,
7500
cont.
obm
vol.
R-40
R-13 500,000
C-11 25 mfd 25v e3.ec. cond,
ohm 20w res.
2000
meg
ohm
res.
R-41
R-14 1
-J-w
C-12 ,05 mfd 600v paper cond,
choke:
Filter
L
ohm
Iw
res.
R-15 1500
C-13 ,05 mfd 600v paper cond.
obm-200ma
100
iw
res.
meg
ohm
R-16 1
C-14 8 mfd 450v elec. cond.
Output trans: 25w
T-1
R-17 1 meg ohm iw res.
G-15 ,1 mfd 600v paper cond.
9000 obm to multiobm
res,
1
flieg
-^w
R-18
C-16 ,1 mfd 600v paper cond.
voice coil
tap
ohm
Iw
res.
R-19 50,000
C-17 10 mfd 25v elec. cond,
transformer:
Power
T-2
res.
obm
Iw
R-20 25,000
C-18 ,1 mfd 600v paper cond,
375-0-37
5v @ 200ma
obm
res.
hif
R-21 50,000
C-19 ,1 mfd 600v paper cond,
3a
5v
@
ohm
res.
|-w
R-22 50,000
C-20 50 mfd 50v elec. cond,
6.3v @ 4a
1 meg ohm -iw res.
R-.23
C-l 16 mfd 450v elec. cond,
jack
Microphone
J-1
meg
ohm
res.
1
paper
cond,
R-24
iw
C-2E ,01 mfd lOOOv
jack
Microphone
J-2
cont,
obm
tone
elec.
cond,
100,000
R-25
C-23 85 mfd 600v
jack
Phonograph
J-3
obm
Iw
res.
cond,
3000
600v
elec.
R-26
C-24 16 mJfd
jack
Phonograph
J-4
cont.
tone
ohm
paper
cond,
100,000
mfd
400v
R-27
C-25 ,1
6.3v ind. lamp
P
R-1
R-20 50,000 ohm |w res.
1 meg ohm i watt res.
E
5 amp fuse
E-g9 50,000 ohm iw res.
1 meg ohm -I watt res*
R-2
SPST switch
sw
8 octals
Sockets:
,
~3
TUBE
50
6SJ 7
WATT TRANSMITTER
6SC7
C-5
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Here is a 50 watt modulator suitable for amateur radio service whlcli uses fairly low
voltage type tubes considering the power obtained. No audio driver transformer is
needed for the push-pull parallel 6L6G tubes, thereby reducing the size and cost of
the unit, A single high impedance microphone input is shown which is the usual practice for an amateur radio station.
If it is desired to use two microphones, another
jack could be connected parallel to the input jack (J-l)
Sw-1 is used to turn the
modulator on during transmissions; it may be replaced by a relay if desired.
Parts List
C-1
0-2
C-3
G-4
C-5
C-6
G-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
G-11
0-12
C-13
0-14
0-15
0-16
0-17
0-18
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
R-11
R-12
03
R-13
R-14
R-15
R-16
R-17
R-18
R-19
R-20
R-21
R-22
R-23
R-24
R-25
L-1
L-2
T-1
-g-
-i-
-g-
5000 ohm
watt res,
ohm
watt res,
50,000
10,000 ohm 1 watt res.
watt res.
500,000 ohm
50,000 ohm ^ watt res,
500,000 ohm -g watt res.
200 ohm J watt res,
200 ohm |- watt res.
100 ohm 10 watt res.
20,000 ohm 20 watt res,
2000 ohm 20 watt res.
100 ohm 5 watt res.
100 ohm 5 watt res.
Filter choke:
100 ohm-lOOma
Filter choke:
3-30 Hy, 300ma
Output trans: 50 watt
4500 ohm to multi-tap
-J-
-J-
-g-
secondary
Power transformer:
400-0 -400 V @ 300ma
5v @ 3a
6,3v @ 4a
6,3v @ la
SPST communication sw
sw-1
SPST toggle switch
sw-2
Input microphone jack
J
2-g-MH: radio freq, choke
-RFC
Socket s: 8 octals
T-2
TUBE
45
WATT
A.C
R A.
AMPLIFIER
6SJ7
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J-3
R-3
R-6
AA/W
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VAX.
A 45 watt public address amplifier is shown having two microphone and one phonograph inputs. The amplifier uses fixed bias in its output circuit for greater power,
and R-25 is pre-ad justed for -22-g- volts bias on the 6L6G tubes. An inverse feedback
network consisting of R-29 is incorporated for improved tone q^uality.
Parts List
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
C-13
C-14
C-15
G-16
C-17
C-18
C-19
C-20
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
-g-
-g-
-g-
-g-
R-15
R-16
R-17
R-18
R-19
R-20
R-21
R-22
R-23
R-24
R-.25
R-26
R-27
R-28
R-29
L-1
L-2
T-1
T-2
T-3
T-4
5v@3a 6,3v@2a
Microphone jack
Microphone jack
Phonograph jack
J-1
J-2
J-
E
sw
P
Socket!
5 amp fuse
SPST switch
6v indicator lamp
8 octals 1-4 prong
10
TUBE
15
WATT
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COMPACT
PA.
A.C.
AMPLIFIER
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MUTI TAP
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COIL
>
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C-l
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VT
V
INDICATES
COMMON
C-IS
CONNECTIONS ISOLATED
FROM
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C-7
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CHASSIS
GROUND
R-27*
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V-l
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FILAMENT CIRCUIT
V-4
V-S
V-7
V-9
V-IO
Parts List
C-1
C-E
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
C-13
C-14
C-15
C-16
C-17
R-1
R-2
R-.3
R-4
R-5
R-6
R-7
R-8
R-9
R-10
cond,
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
R-1
R-16
R-17
R-18
R-19
R-20
R-21
R-22
R-2 3
R-24
R-25
R-26
R-27
L
T
J-1
J-2
F
tt
ft
5 amp fuse
SPST switch
Socket s:
10 octals
sw
ff
II
J-l
TUBE
75
WATT
AMPLIFIER
PA.
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This last amplifier is a high power, high gain unit, having two microphone and two
phonograph inputs, separate bass and treble tone controls, inverse feedback, and a
fixed bias push-pull parallel output circuit. A 2E-g- volt battery is used for bias
purposes rather than a bias power supply. A battery so used will give long service.
A novelity in the tone control circuits is the location of the controls. Being in the
inverse feedback circuit, the controls serve to attenuate the amount of feedback at
some frequencies more than others, giving tone control effects.
It is best to mount the power supply on a separate chassis from the amplifier so as
to eliminate all possibilities of coupling between them.
It is advisable to make
periodic checks on the bias battery to make certain a full 22-J- volts is available,
otherwise short life for the power output tubes can be expected.
Parts List
R-37 100 ohm 5w res.
C-3 ,05 mfd 600v paper cond. R-11 100,000 ohm iw res.
R-12 100,000 ohm i-w res,
R-38 1.5 meg ohm Iw res.
C-4
,05 mfd 600v paper cond.
R-13 100,000 ohm Jw res.
R-39 100 ohm 5w res,
C-5
,05 mfd 600v paper cond,
R-40 2000 ohm 25w res.
R-14 250,000 ohm l-w res.
C-6
8 mfd 450 V elec, cond.
L-1 Filter choke: swingC-7
,003 mfd 600v paper cond. R-15 500,000 ohm v. cont,
ing - 375ma
C-8
R-16 5 meg ohm B.T. cont
.25 mfd 600v paper cond,
R-17 500,000 ohm -^w res.
C-9
8 mfd 450v elec, cond,
L-2 Filter choke: smoothR-18 50,000 ohm -^w res,
ing - 375ma
C-10 8 mfd 450v elec, cond,
R-19 200,000 ohm iw res,
T-1 Class AB Input trans.
C-11 8 mfd 450v elec. cond.
C-12 .1 mfd 600v paper cond.
R-20 200,000 ohm Iw res.
T-2 Output trans: 75 watt
0-13 ,1 mfd 600v paper cond.
R-21 1500 ohm 2w res,
2000 ohm to multi-tap
0-14 16 mfd 600v elec. cond, R-22 10,000 ohm T.T. cont
secondary
0-15 8 mfd 450v elec. cond.
R-23 50,000 ohm hw res.
T-3 Power transformer:
C-16 ,05 mfd 400v paper cond. R-24 50,000 ohm iw res.
400-0-400 V @ 375ma
C-17 ,05 mfd 400v paper cond. R-25 50,000 ohm iw res.
5 V @ 6a
C-18 25 mfd 600v elec. cond. R-26 50,000 obm |w res.
6.3 V @ 3a
R-1
R-27 500,000 ohm fw res.
6.3 V @ 4a
500,000 ohm vol. cont.
R-2
R-28 100,000 ohm -tw res.
500,000 ohm vol, cont.
J-1 Phono, input Jack
R-3
Phono, input jack
1 meg ohm
R-29 500,000 ohm Iw res.
J"-2
watt res.
R-4
1 meg ohm |- watt res.
R-30 10,000 ohm 20w res.
Microphone input jack
J--3
R-5
250,000 ohm % watt res. R-31 10,000 ohm 20w res.
J-4 Microphone input jack
R-6
F
5 amp fuse
250,000 ohm |- watt res. R-32 300 ohm 2w res.
R-7
1500 ohm 1 watt res.
R-33 500,000 ohm iw res.
SPST toggle switch
sw
R-8
1500 ohm 1 watt res.
R-34 500,000 ohm iw res.
P
6,3v indicator lamp
R-9
Sockets: 9 octals, 2-4 prong
watt res. R-35 200 ohm -iw res.
250,000 ohm
R-10 500,000 ohm vol, cont.
Battery: 22i-v dry battery
R-36 200 ohm iw res.
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if'
Generally speaking, the improper operation of audio amplifiers may be attributed to the following:
I,
range may extend from about 20 to 20,000 cycles, the cost of sat-
o\ir selves
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We would then
Defective tubes,
b.
c.
e.
f.
g.
response.
something
which
matching
an 8 ohm voice coil of a speaker to the 2 ohm tap on the output transformer, or matching a high impedance crystal phono-
or leaky condensers,
b.
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It is also ad-
visable to keep all A.C. wires close to the chassis and run
Ineidntally, twisted
A.C. wires will give less trouble than parallel run wires.
It was finally
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d.
himi
is in the filtered
between sections.
Hum some-
e.
defective
himi
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filament return of directly heated tubes not electricallycenter tapped, poorly soldered connections, use of bass tone
control which resonates at either 60 or 120 cycles, hum pickup
a.
b.
in-
d.
e.
1.
pull circuits.
IV".
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(a)
a reduction in hum,
(e)
(b)
(d)
a reduction in noise,
an Improvement in
proved fidelity.
This is connected
in phase.
ondary of the output transformer, it is important to get the correct polarity of this winding.
If incorrect, oscillations
(a howl)
For-example, if the
feedback resistor connects to the 500 ohm tap on the output transformer and the common tap is grounded, merely reverse the connections.
Now the feedback resistor connects to the common tap and the 500 ohm
tap is grounded.
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frequencies.
Motorboating.
associated circuits,
"B'*
used in transformer coupled circuits as the choke will produce less voltage drop than a resistor.
VI,
Parasitic oscillations.
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usually
If
Any of the
b.
e.
GEKERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Although we have devoted our discussion to amplifiers
alone, we must not forget its associated equipment.
it be a record Dlayer,
Whether
Con-
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Simply
feed the output of the oscillator into a low range A.C. volt-
meter, (or DB meter) and vary the oscillator frequency from one
extreme to the other, recording at regular intervals the voltage
indicated.
from the two extremes as before, and note the new voltmeter
readings, comparing them with the previous records for
similarity.
If the comparison is
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Out of phase
A good
the other speaker in such a way that its cone also moves in
the same direction as the first speaker at the instant of
contact.
manner.
in
Practically any type of amplifier can be used as a recorder, provided the output of the 'amplifier has sufficient
cording blanks
magnetic
Since both
The
An undistorted output of
3 watts or more
and make,
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All except
It also requires an
something
TtLe
phone, care must be taken not to speak directly into it; a min-
The crystal microphone has good frequency response, but because of its fragility, caution must be exercised in its handling.
Another type of microphone used , especially in intercommunication systems, is the ordinary permanent -mag net speaker.
By
In all cases, when connecting the microphone to the amplifier, It is advisable to use low capacity shielded cable;
and
especially if the
walls with a sound absorbent material to prevent sound reflections are often used when other techniques fail.
Always
When there is a choice in making a public address installation, using the largest speakers and baffles available, and choosing the amplifier with the greatest power out-
the great-
than at 25 watts.
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tlie
each,
speaker.
orted output.
Economizing in
A good bass-reflex
mation is required,
any of
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