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Philco 40-180 Compensator Alignment
tludka
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03-16-2022, 08:31 PM
While aligning this radio the IF is fine, the 1400KHz frequency is fine but the 580 kHz cannot be adjusted. I hear the signal in the full range of the tuner. Adjusting the compensator has no effect at all I disconnected the compensator for the 580 kHz adjustment and checked it with a meter and a digital cap checker. It is not shorted, and it can adjust between 350pf-900pf. Does anyone know what the range of this compensator (number 19 on the schematic part number 31-6298) should read?
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Philco 40-180 Compensator Alignment - by tludka - 03-16-2022, 08:31 PM
RE: Philco 40-180 Compensator Alignment - by RodB - 10-28-2022, 10:12 AM
RE: Philco 40-180 Compensator Alignment - by RodB - 10-28-2022, 09:32 PM
462ron - by 462ron - 10-29-2022, 08:11 AM



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