"Be sure the tuning cap mounting screws ate loosened and tightened again. Same for the terminal screws for each set of capacitor plate assemblies."
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Latest Phantom alignment challenge
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland on Saturday. 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. 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. 7 Replies 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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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"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
"My thought would be that the field would connect in parallel with the main speaker field. Any other thoughts from the group?"
"Is it possible that it doesn't need an output transformer since it uses the main speaker output transformer. Just thinking"
"Okay, now I know I can't help you. "
"Red dial version or no?"
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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.
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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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