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AW 23 dial lamp shade
Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Day Sep 30, 2024. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone shed any light on Allwave 23 dial lamp shades?Were all 23's supposed to have this black colored shade?Thanks!Continue
Latest Phantom alignment challenge
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland Sep 14, 2024. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Wanted to reach out for some ideas from the group. IF aligned correctly with 600khz and 1400khz correctly set however pretty much everywhere in between is about 10khz off on the low side.Shortwave…Continue
Phantom deluxe alignment
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Chidgey Sep 9, 2024. 5 Replies 1 Like
Hello, Getting ready to do a Phantom Deluxe alignment.Can someone help me identify the IF AVC LINE and the IF DIODE OUTPUT POINT?ThanksContinue
Phantom deluxe photos needed
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alex R. Whitaker Jun 19, 2024. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,Looking for a few clear underside photos of the Phantom deluxe main chassis.Thanks!Continue
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"My AW23 has the same issue, and for the life of me I can’t figure out a way to “adjust” either of the offending components. One would think there would be some sort of sliding mount, or even a readily bendable support, but both the…"
"I have one chassis that has the shield and one without. There isn’t much difference. "
"I think they probably all did have them, but my experience in the current era is that about half of them are missing. They help to keep the light going up through the signal meter and dial a bit better, but they work well enough without them.
Kent"
AW 23 dial lamp shade
Can anyone shed any light on Allwave 23 dial lamp shades?Were all 23's supposed to have this black colored shade?Thanks!See More
"Be sure the tuning cap mounting screws ate loosened and tightened again. Same for the terminal screws for each set of capacitor plate assemblies."
"I haven't seen the radio but i'm going to assume the variable capacitor is a typical type used in all north American receivers. These variable capacitors have slotted meshing plates which allow for trimming of the alignment in parts of the…"
Latest Phantom alignment challenge
Wanted to reach out for some ideas from the group. IF aligned correctly with 600khz and 1400khz correctly set however pretty much everywhere in between is about 10khz off on the low side.Shortwave bands are off considerable more and the top end can't be adjusted.Amy thoughts?See More
"Thanks for all of the great replies. All very helpful"
"Pins 4 and 5 of the 6B8 3rd IF/2nd detector/IF AVC comes off of the diode plates. I would imagine that to be the IF diode output point. The IF AVC line runs to the grid of the 6G5 eye tube, and also to the secondaries of each IF…"
"There are two AVC circuits in a Phantom - identify the IF diode assembly and the RF diode assembly. Each required dismounting to replace a protruding cap to replace.
You can identify the respective AVC line contact point with a VTVM probe -…"
"The IF AVC line comes from the 2nd detector diodes, goes thru a 1 meg isolation resistor, thru a 250k resistor, then thru those 3 position switches, thru the IF transformer secondary and to the grid of the IF tubes. The AVC time constant is…"
Phantom deluxe alignment
Hello, Getting ready to do a Phantom Deluxe alignment.Can someone help me identify the IF AVC LINE and the IF DIODE OUTPUT POINT?ThanksSee More
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Wanted to buy wooden flatted Phantom knob
Posted on April 25, 2021 at 8:34pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hello All,
Looking to buy a single wood flatted knob for a Scott Phantom.
Thanks,
John
WTB Scott Phantom cabinet
Posted on April 19, 2021 at 7:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hello,
Looking to buy a Scott Phantom cabinet.
Thanks,
John
WTB
Posted on August 30, 2020 at 2:46pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Wanted to buy Philharmonic Scratch Suppressor switch. Think same switch was used on the Allwave 16 as well.
John
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