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Latest Phantom alignment challenge

Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland on Saturday. 2 Replies

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. 5 Replies

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. 7 Replies

Hello,Looking for a few clear underside photos of the Phantom deluxe main chassis.Thanks!Continue

Philharmonic Expander plate resistor

Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland May 17. 5 Replies

Hello,Has anyone replaced the 1meg plate resistor for the 6E5 Expander tube?For the life of me I can't find it on the chassis. Is it in the socket harness?JohnContinue

 

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David C. Poland replied to John Chidgey's discussion Latest Phantom alignment challenge
"Be sure the tuning cap mounting screws ate loosened and tightened again. Same for the terminal screws for each set of capacitor plate assemblies."
Saturday
George replied to John Chidgey's discussion Latest Phantom alignment challenge
"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…"
Friday
John Chidgey posted a discussion

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
Friday
John Chidgey replied to John Chidgey's discussion Phantom deluxe alignment
"Thanks for all of the great replies. All very helpful"
Sep 9
Alex R. Whitaker replied to John Chidgey's discussion Phantom deluxe alignment
"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…"
Sep 8
David C. Poland replied to John Chidgey's discussion Phantom deluxe alignment
"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 -…"
Sep 7
John Chidgey replied to John Chidgey's discussion Phantom deluxe alignment
"Thanks Scott"
Sep 7
Brad Winder liked John Chidgey's discussion Phantom deluxe alignment
Sep 7
Scott Seickel replied to John Chidgey's discussion Phantom deluxe alignment
"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…"
Sep 6
John Chidgey posted a discussion

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
Sep 6
John Chidgey replied to Kent King's discussion Scott AW23 extension speakers
"My thought would be that the field would connect in parallel with the main speaker field. Any other thoughts from the group?"
Aug 10
John Chidgey replied to Kent King's discussion Scott AW23 extension speakers
"Is it possible that it doesn't need an output transformer since it uses the main speaker output transformer. Just thinking"
Aug 9
Alex R. Whitaker replied to John Chidgey's discussion Phantom deluxe photos needed
"Okay, now I know I can't help you.  "
Jun 19
John Chidgey replied to John Chidgey's discussion Phantom deluxe photos needed
"No"
Jun 18
Alex R. Whitaker replied to John Chidgey's discussion Phantom deluxe photos needed
"Red dial version or no?"
Jun 16
John Chidgey replied to John Chidgey's discussion Phantom deluxe photos needed
"The Phantom deluxe 20 tube"
Jun 13

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Wanted to buy wooden flatted Phantom knob

Posted on April 25, 2021 at 8:34pm 0 Comments

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

Hello,

Looking to buy a Scott Phantom cabinet. 

Thanks,

John

WTB

Posted on August 30, 2020 at 2:46pm 3 Comments

Wanted to buy Philharmonic Scratch Suppressor switch. Think same switch was used on the Allwave 16 as well.

John

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