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BC-342 Rcccivcr
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BC.348 Rcceivcr
PE.l03A Dynomofor
BC{l 2 Rodqr Orcillorcopc
BC-t0ó8A/l tótA Receiver
BC-ó45Tronrmilîcr/Rccclvcr
EleclronicsSurplusIndex
BC-9,1óReceivsr
Cross Index of A/N Vacuun Tubec
SCR-274(4534 Serier) Rccrivcn
P R E F A C E
Since the beginning of the "surplus eratr a real
need has existed for a
publication devoted entirely
to the conversion information necessary
to
permit practical use of surplus equipment.
The amateur radio operator
has had especiar need for such a pubrication. The
authors have endeavored
to fulfil
that need in the fo'owing
pages by compiling
the necessary in-
structions and diagrams for the practical conversion
of a number of the
most popular items of surplus equipment.
Theory of circuit
operation has not been incruded in this manuar
so
that conversion data on the largest number of
equipments could be included.
It has been assumed that those persons interested
in a manuar of
this nature are generarly familiar
with the operation of erectronic equip_
ment. It should be noted thatthe operation of any radio
transmitting
equip_
ment, including that described herein, requires
the issuance of both an
operator's license and a station license by the Federal
communications
Commission.
Th-eauthors regret that time does not permit
them to engage in
individuar correspondence regarding these or
other surplus items,
and the publisher has been requeste-anot to forward
retters.
We have no information on surplus items other
than those in
these several Manuals
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SURPLUS RADIO
CONVER,SIONMANUAL
VOLUME I
Third Edition
by
R. C. Evenson and O. R. Beach
Published qnd distributed lo the electronicsirode by
N e w A u g u s t o ,I n d i o n o
copyright 1948by Techno-GraphicPubtications.
Printed ln u.s.A.
T A B L E
O F
C O N T E N T S
Subject
Page
BC-22L
F r e q u e n c yM e t e r ( S C R - 2 1 1 )
BC -342
Receiver
L2
B C- 3 1 2
Receiver
22
BC-348/224 R e c e i v e r
BC-412
c
29
Radar Oscilloscope (to TV Receiver and
Test Oscilloscope)
40
BC-645
Transmitter/Receiver (420 Mc.)
53
BC-9468
Receiver (Conversion to Auto Receiver).
BC-453-4-5
scR-274N
R e c e i v e r s ( C o n v e r s i o nt o 1 0 M e t e r s )
ARC-5
?3
B C- 4 5 ? - 8- 9
BC-696
SCR-2?4N
ARC-5
Transmitters (Conversion to VFO)
19
BC-625
Transmitters (scR- 522/542)(2 Meters)
82
BC-624
R e c e i v e r ( S C R - 5 2 2 / b 4 2 )( 2 M e t e r s ) .
TBY
Transceiver (6 and 10 Meters)
PE-103A
Dynamotor
104
BC-1068A
BC-1161A
R e c e i v e r ( S C R - 2 6 8 / 2 ? 1R a d a r ) ( 2 M e t e r s )
106
Electronic Surplus Index
111
Index of A,/N-'\,IT" Tubes vs. Commercial Types
122
SCR-211FREQUENCYMETER SET
(Bc-221)
The SCR-211FrequencyMeter Set consists of several minor components and the major component,the BC-221 Frequencymeter. It is designedto radiate or measure radio frequenciesbetween125 kc. and 20,000
kc. This frequency measuring device is a precision instrument and is
capable of making frequency measurements to a high degree of accuracy.
It should be noted that no conversion of this unit is required for normal use unless it is desired to use an a-c power supply in the place of the
required batteries. If the a-c power supply is desired, reference is made
to fig. 3 which is self-explanatory.
Since this article is of a descriptive nature, pertaining to the operation
and use of the BC-22L, the discussion will be made under the following
sections:
(a) General Description
(b) Principles of Operation
(c) General Use of the Instrument
(a) General Description
There are mÍrny models of the SCR-211 FrequencyMeter Set, which
include the SCR-211-A,B, C, D, E, F, L K, L, M, N, O, P, Qr R, T, AA,
AC, AE, AF, AG, AH, AJ, AK, and AL.
Even though many of the models are quite similar, there are numerous
minor changes. These changes are too numerous to mention in the scope
of this article; however the discussion covers the general operation and
characteristics which pertain to all models.
All models of the SCR-211consist of the following components:
1 ea. Calibration Boo\ MC-177
1 ea. Crystal Unit, DC-9
Set of vacuum tubes, installed
Set of batteries, 6 ea. BA-2 ("8" Batteries)
4 ea. BA-23 ("A" Batteries)
Headset and Cord (applicable type)
There are two typesof cases that enclosethe BC-221, the woodentype
and the aluminum alloy type. The dimensions of the aluminum case are
Lz-L/2" high,10" wide, and 9-tf4" deep;thewoodencase is slightly larger.
The self-contained battery compartment is designed to hotd 6 BA-2
batteries (22-L/2 volts each) and 4 BA-23 batteries (L-l/z volts each).
"B" supply voltage of 135 volts and 6 volts for the
This gives the required
'h" supply. (Note: minimum voltages for satisfactory operation are 5.4
"A"
"B" supply respectiveiy.)
and
volts and 121.5volts for the
Six different control panel designs appear in the BC-221's varying
with the different models and the different manufacturers. This variation
is not important since the control labeling and the included unit instructi.ons make the operation self-explanatory.
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Each BC-221 unit contains an individua[y calibrated book, Mc-1??,
permanently attached to the front panel cover.
(b) Principles of Operation
The BC-221 is a heterodynetype of frequency meter employinga 1000
kc. crystal oscillator which furnishes 1000kc. check points for the variable frequency oscillator. Manual tuning of the variable frequency oscillator is brought out on the control panet with its associated dials.
Two calibration ranges are provided, the 125-250kc. range and the
2000-4000kc. range. By use of the 2nd,, 4th, and Bth harmonics, the low
frequency range covers 250 to 2000 kc. By use of the 2nd, 4th, and bth
harmonics, the high frequencyrange covers 4000 to 20,000kc.
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with reference to the block diagram of the Bc-zzl, the output of the
v.f.o. is heterodynedwith the incoming signal from the antenna. After
detection the beat frequency is amplified by the audio amplifier and its
output connectedto headphones.
when the beat frequency reaches the audible range it is heard in the
headphonesand the final tuning adjustment is made with the v.f.o. to produce a "zero-beat". This indicates the incoming frequency and the dial
reading is taken.
The above description of operation refers to an incoming signal such
as checking a transmitter. since the Bc-zzl also radiates its v.f.o. signà\ receiver calibration and checks are made similarly by the "zero-beat"
method as heard in the receiver output.
From the following factors: mechanical shocks, locking action of
dial, warming up, changeof load at antenna, 10 per cent change in battery
voltage, error in calibration, and error in crystal frequency, the maximum
error should not exceed .034 per cent at 4000 kc. Normally the errors
tend to ,cancel each other so that the normal error shouid not exceed .02
per cent.
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(c) General Use of the Instrument
Reading the frequency meter dial consists of three individual steps.
on the hundreds dial (drum dial). From the
The first tùo digits ire read"units",
th.e second two digits are read. The
labeled
dial,
large circular
u"""ni"" scale (Iocated on circular dial) provides the fractional digit in the
conventional manper. Thus the following example reading can be obtained:
45 B? . 5. This dial reading is then checked in the calibration book to
obtain the frequency of the signal being measured.
For transmitter frequency measutements, a 2-foot piece of rigid
copper wire is adequate for the frequency meter antenna. The antenna
"n*ta be only in réasonable proximity to the transmitter output. Care
should be exeicised to avoid allowing excess r-f to enter the frequency
meter which can cause permanent damage.
In making frequency checks or dial calibrations with a receiver, the
frequency méter antenna lead should be only loosely coupled to the receiver input. This can be close proximity or the wrapping of the respective leads.
At no time should the frequency meter be directly connected for frequency
measurement PurPoses.
In all models of ttre Bc-221, high impedance headphones should be
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HS-30.
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"zero-beat" is desired, an output meter with an
visual observation of the
appropriateimpedancematchingdevicecanbeusedinplaceoftheheadphones.
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Figure 3 shows an easily constructed voltage-regulated power supply
for operation of the BC-221 frequency meter. The series resistor R
should be adjusted, with tlre BC-221 serving as a load for the power supply, until the current from the cathodeterminalof the VR-150 to ground is
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The existing "OFF, CRYSTAL, OPERATE, CHECK" switch is removed
from the "A" (+) battery circuit. The positive "A" heater lead from the
power plug is connected directly to the ungrounded side of the filament
buss.
In earlier models of the BC-221 such as the BC-221C, fig. 1, the
cathode of the amplifier tube may be connected directly to the filament
which provided its bias. In such cases it is necessary to break this connection and run the cathode to ground through a proper value cathode resistor. If this is not done excessive hum will result in the frequency
meter output.
On certain models such as the BC-221Q, fig. 2, the "8" (+) lead may
be left intact with the original switch. This arrangement in conjunction
"OFF-ON"
with the power
switch permits warm-up of the unit without
signal radiation.
The switch for the new power supply (Sw) may be located on the frequencymeter cabinet or chassis as desired.
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COI.IVERTINGTHE BC-342 RECETVER
Thoughthe BC-342 signal corps short-wave receiverhas not appeared
tn quantity on the surplus market, the BC-312 has been widely "ùìr"uró.
Either is considered an ideal piece of equipment that can ue reaaity modi_
fied-and used-very nicely as a communicationsreceiver. Either can be
made to perform comparably with receivers that sel.l on the current
market for three and four times the price.
The BC-342 is designedto operate on l1b volts ac, b0 or 60 cycles.
The direct current version of the Bc-s42 is the ec-irz (12 vons, oó.
Sincethe major part of the BC-312rs conversion is identical to ttrat óf tne
Bc-342, only a small part will be devoted to it under a separate tiile with
general reference directed to this article.
Among the most recent models of the Bc-glz and BC-312 appearing
on the market are the "1r1"and "N" models. since the later modelÀ a"e nol
greatly different from the earlier models, the converting procedure
can
apply to all of them without regard to the slight variationl. The most ap_
parent variation is the omission of the crystal Filter on the later models
of the BC-312.
As is immediately apparent, these signal corps receivers were built
for service rather than for beauty. Even thougn iì is not as pretty as the
modern communicationsreceiver, the ham can be reasonablyassured that
this receiver is one o.f the_most rugged,loth mechanicallyand electrically,
that has ever been built. It has relatively high sensitivity and good stabilj
ity. Its frequency range is 1b00 to 1g000 kc. thereby not cóvering the
broadcastband or the lO-meter band. converters for ihe high-freqiency
bandswork nicely with this receiver, since direct coaxial coùpling [o tnó
antennainput is provided on the front panel of the receiver.
The BC-342 has the following tube line-up with the respective functions:
2 ea 6K? (VT-86) lst & 2nd RF amplifiers
6C5 (VT-65) RF oscillator
6L7 (VT-8?) lst Detector
2 ea 6K7 (VT-86) lst & 2nd IF amplifiers
6R? (VT-88) 2nd Detector, AVC, lst Audio amp.
6C5 (VT-65) CW Osciilaror
6FO (VT-66) Rudio outputamplifier
5W4(VT-9?) Rectifier
The r.f. oscillator stage has been well stabilized, making the drift and
dial calibration quite accurate. The frequencycoverage of the receiver is
accomplishedin six bands, with direcily calibrated, fist and slow vernier
knobs. since the military requirements were not those generally required
for ham use, the following modifications and refinementé will be covèred:
(a) Modification for the RF Stages
(b) Modifying the Crystat Filter
(c) Backlash Improvement in the Tuning Mechanism
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(d)
(e)
(f )
(S)
(h)
Reducingthe Audio Hum Level
"send-receive"
Connectionfor the
Switch
Improvement for the Audio Section
Additional Circuit Refinements
Optional Refinements and Suggestions
(a) Modification for the R.F. Stages
Since the r-f stages are operated with a higher than rated grid bias
and lower than rated screen voltage, the receivers have a noticably lower
signal to noise ratio than is expected in good communication receivers.
Increasing the gain of the r-f stages materially improves this condition.
The existing cathoderesistors of the lstand 2nd r-f stages, R1 and R7,
are 500 ohms. These should be reduced to 250 ohms. The screen resistors, R3 in the lst r-f stage and Rgin the 2nd r-f stage, should be reduced from the original value of 40,000 ohms to 20,000 ohms. These
changes give a grid bias of about -3 volts relative to the cathode and a
screen voltage of approximately 130 volts. Another recommended feature
is the removal of the lst r-f stage from the manual r-f gain control permitting this stage to operate at maximum gain when using the MVC. This
change provides optimum signal-to-noise ratio when the manually controlled gain is reduced to the desired listening level.
To make the above alterations it is necessary to remove the shield
plate at the rear of the chassis behind the mixer and the r-f amplifier
tubes. The screen resistors are located underneath the plate on the
mounting strip and are identified from the schematic diagram as R3 and
Rg An easy way of making the changeis to shunt the existing 40,000-ohm
resistors with similar and equal resistors thus giving a value of 20,000
ohms.
The existing cathode resistors are located at the sockets of the tubes
requiring the removal of the tube mounting plate. Substitute 250-ohm,
l/Z-watt resistor for R1, soldered betweenthe cathodepin and pin No. 1
(ground). Rq is replaced with a 250-ohm resistor between the same points
as the original resistor.
The increase in gain from the above changes should show a definite
peak noise by tuning the trimmer on the lst r-f stage with the antenna disconnected.
(b) Modifying the Crystal Filter
I
The crystal filter, which is electrically located just before the 1st i-f
stage, is a crystal tunedbridge circuit intendedto give greatly increased
selectivity. Since the military version seriously reduces the signal level,,
its operation is not considered up to the requirements to warrant its use;
however, the following modification will give radical improvement.
As it is, switching the filter in and out changes the shunting capacitance across the secondary of the i-f transformer to such an extent that
the stage is considerably detuned, thus reducing the sensitivity. To avoid
this radical changein capacitance at the switching point, which is done by a
switch on the capacitor shaft, the switching point should be changed me-
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chanically to close when the phasing capacitor is at minimum capacitance.
The best method of doing this is to force the switch blade around 1g0
degrees on its collar. since all switches are not conducive to this treatment without breaking it may be necessary to solder the blade to the collar
in its new position. After this change is made and functioning properly it
is necessary to readjust the alignment of the i-f transformer secondary in
which the crystal filter operates. This adjustment is made at the top of
the first detector transformer.
It is preferable to align it on noise with
the crystal switch out. Now the signal strength should be the same with
the filter out, or peaked on the noise when it is in. The crystal selectivity is not too great but considered good for ordinary operation.
A refinement frequently made to make the crystal filter tuning less
critical, is to reduce the capacitance of the variable phasing capacitor.
This is done by removing (breaking) approximatelyhatf of the statoi plates
from the capacitor. since it is not necessary to remove the filter assembly for this operation, it is an easy refinement to add.
(c) Backlash Improvement in the Tuning Mechanism
Generally backlash is not considered as being too bad in these receivers. However, it is always the general desire to minimize this condition. The largest part of the backlash occurs between the worm gear and
its mating gear on the capacitor shaft. To tighten the mesh of these two
gears is a major operation generally not recommended since it requires
considerable dismantling of the mechanical tuning assembly. However, in
most cases improvement can be obtained by reducing the amount of end
play on the worm-gear shaft. This is done by increasing the spring tension on the worm. To do this, loosen the collar, pressing it lighily against
the spring, and retighten it in its new position.
(d) Reducing the Audio Hum Level
Frequently a relatively high hum level is present in these receivers.
It is generally due to insufficient power supply filtering and use of the output stage for headphone reception.
If insufficient filtering in the power supply is apparent, it is recommended that midget 8 mfd. filter capacitors be shunted across the existing
filter capacitors C89 and C90 in the power supply section.
Modification of the audio section as discussed under section (f) of this
article will give definite improvement in the hum level for headphone reception.
(e) Connection for the "send-receive" Switch
"send-receive"
The
switch does not operate the receiver since it is
connected into the external plug on the front of the receiver. To make it
operate in the normal fashion, it is necessary to remove the leads from
the switch and connect one terminal of the switch to the chassis (ground).
Disconnect the high-voltage center-tap lead from the negative terminal of
the filter capacitor in the power supply and connect this lead to the other
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"send-receive"
side of the
switch. This lead is brown in color and long
enough to reach the switch through the grommet in the power supply case,
"send-receive"
The
switch should be kept in the center tap lead so as to
"8"
keep it in the low-potential side of the
circuit thus avoiding high voit"pops"
age at the switch and also eliminating switch
that occur when
switching in the high-potential side.
(f ) Improvement for the Audio Section
Since this set is capable of supplying adequate audio volume for headphones at the output of the first audio amplifier stage, it is advisable to
shift the lower phone jack connection to the output of the first audio stage.
This stage is the triode section of the 6R?. Hum and noise which may
normally be picked up by the additional audio output stage is reduced considerably.
This change can be accomplished by connecting the lower jack, at the
right side of the front panel and labeled 2nd audio phones, to the grid
(pin No. 5) of the output tube, the 6F6. In some models this modification
will not be necessary since one of the jacks is already connected in the
first audio output and labeled accordingly.
To improve further the above modification, it may be preferred to replace the existing jack with an open-circuiting type jack which opens the
grid circuit to the output tube when the headphones plug is inserted.
This
is normal practice in most communication receivers since it removes the
speaker output when the headphones are used. If the speaker is not connected, the open-circuiting jack removes the possibility of very high voltages that may be developed at the plate of the output tube with large signals when the circuit is not loaded. These voltages can easily be high
enough to arc between the electrodes in the output tube or break down the
insulation in the output transformer.
Transformer T1 is an audio interstage transformer that is used in
some models for headphones output from the first audio amplifier.
In
other models, the transformer
is connected to the external plug on the
front panel and serves no purpose in the normal operation of the set.
Since the output transformet, T2, has an output impedance of approximately 3000 ohms, it is not considered practical for normal use. It is
generally desired to replace this transformer
with a standard output
transformer matching the 6F6 to the desired voice coil impedance. This
works out nicely with a 6 or 8 inch PM speaker. When changing output
it is possible to select the physical size which can be
transformers,
squeezed into the original position of T2. The secondary leads can be
brought out as beforeto the speaker jack with thejack labeled accordingly.
is not desired, the existing
If the changing of output transformers
output of transformer
T2 can be fed directly into another output transformer having a primary impedance of 3000 or 4000 ohms when connected
to the speaker voice coil. This method has been used satisfactorily and
will eliminate the work in changing transformers.
Additional refinements considered advisable, especially if more audio
volume is desired, are changing the following circuit components in the
audio section of the receiver.
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Replace the 6R7 detector first audio tube with the high mu 6e?. This
is an easy change since the socket connections are the same and only the
cathoderesistor, R26, must be altered for the proper bias. This is easily
done by shunting the existing resistor, R2g, with à 900-ohm, t/2 watt re-sistor.
The diode filter resistor, R4g, is a relatively high value, being 0.S
megohms. considerable increase in volume can be obtained by reducing
this value to normal proportions. This can be convenienily done by shunting the existing resistor with a 100K 1/2-watt resistor.
It will also be noted that the grid resistor, R33, of the output stage is
considerably lower than normally used. This resistor should be increased
from the existing 50K to 250K.
The above changes will give much increased audio volume which will
be more than adequatefor speaker and headphoneoperation.
(g) Additional Circuit Refinements
Noise Limiter:
To bring your receiver up into the top class of communication receivers, the addition of the suggestednoise-limiter circuit will be well
worth while. This is a series-type timiter using the 6H6 diode with an INour switch. The schematic diagram should be self-explanatory as shown
in fig. 1.
If desired, the entire limiter, tube and all, can be encased in an old
i-f transformer can. This will give a professional appearance to the installation, and the assembly may be easily mounted inside the receiver on
the chassis.
"S"
Meter:
since many hams do not consider the communication receiver complete without a signal-strength meter, the circuit shown in fig. 1 is recommended. This circuit is standard and considered quite satisfactory.
It is generally considered inconvenient to mount even a small meter
on the front panel of the receiver. This is true because of limited space
and tàe thickness of the panel which makes cutting of the hole rather difficult. In most cases, the meter is mounted externally on a bracket to the
receiver case.
SeparateR.F. Gain Control:
An optional feature that is sometimes desired, is separate and indi\riduat r-f and a-f gain controls that are not switched in and out with the
.{VC switch, SW-12.
This control, as in the military version, consists of the tandem potentiometers, R-34 and R-35. To separate them it is necessary to disconnect one, preferably the a-f, R-34, and add an additional 500K potentiometer to the panel for the new a-f gain control. After this is done, the
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With this change, the switch in the 2nd and 3rd position only controls the
AVC circuit, being either ON or OFF.
Tone Control:
Occasionally a tone control is desired for listening ease and can be
addedto the receiver. This is quite convenient especially if the receiver
does not have the crystal phasing control whichis physically replaced with
the dial light rheostat on the panel. Since the rheostat is useless in most
cases, it can readily be replaced with any other desired control or in this
case, the tone control.
A simple type of tone control circuit is shown in Fig. 1.
(h) Optional Refinements and Suggestions:
Among the many personal touches that may be added to the BC-342
and Be-312 for appearanceand ease of operation, the following may prove
to be Advantageousor possibly stimulate new ideas:
The external plug, SO-1, located on the front panel was intended for
use with other associated equipment of which the receiver was a component part. Ordinarily there is no particular need for this plug and it can
be removed from the panel. The remaining hole can be plugged or used
for added controls. The leads to plug SO-1 should be removed at convenient points in the receiver.
ihe small vernier tuning knob (1/4" shaft) can be replaced with a
larger and more attractive knob which will facilitate fine tuning.
Rubber grommets, inserted in the slide fastener holes on bottom of the
receiver case, will serve as a partial shock mount and wiII eliminate the
possibility of sliding or scratching.
The unused jacks on the front panel can also be put to use as desired,
such as a phono or audio input to the audio amplifier section. There may
be other uses for the jacks that wiil apply the individualrs particular
needs.
As will be apparent to the average ham, a number of the above suggestions for conversionof the BC-342 or the BC-312 are optional and will
be up to the personal requirements of the individual concerned. With the
abovi conversions this receiver can be made very suitable for ham use
with its performance comparable to the high priced communication receivers.
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This conversion directly supplements the conversion of the Bc-g4z
receiver since the Bc-312 is identical to the Bc-842 with the exception
that it is the direct current version designed to operate from baitery
power.
Again it should be noted that the different models of this receiver, as
indicated by the alphabetical letter, have minor differences. The Bc-312A
has a thermostatically controlled heater in the oscillator compartment and
a noise balancing network in the antenna circuit. The noise balancing network was retained in the "c" model but omitted in later models. tvtoaets
A, C, D, E, F, and G, all have the crystal filter, but in later models some
were supplied with and some without. This was generally dependent on
the manufacturer that made them. on models made after the "G", some
sets were designed to operate on 24-28 volts and were designated by the
'x"
letter
after the alphabetical letter.
However, most of thè gc-gti
receivers were designed to operate on 12 volts d.c. at approximately 7
amperes.
If it is desired to operate the set on direct current, connections may
be made directly into the socket on the front panel with the 12 volt connections made ss indicated on the schematic diagram, Fig. 4. For this
operation it is also necessary to ground lug No. g on the terminal strip
located near the front right corner of the chassis.
This article applies to the conversion of the Bc-312 for a+ operation.
Other conversion data for the receiver is covered in the conversion of the
BC-342.
After inspection of the BC-312, it will be apparent that the dynamotor
must be replaced with a conventional power supply and that the seriesparallel wiring of the tube heaters must be revamped if 6-volt heater
operation is desired. An alternate method, which eliminates the difficult
rewiring of the heater circuit, is to leave the wiring as is and operate the
heaters on slightly Iess than 12 volts a.c. This is accomplished by using
the 6x5 rectifier with the 5 and 6 volt windings connected in series thus
supplying approximately 11.3 volts a.c.
The least difficult method of adding the new power supply is to make it
an external unit to the receiver.
However, this makes for a more bulky
arrangement with connecting leads between the power supply and the receiver. with careful selection of parts and a little extra time devoted to
the job, the new power supply can be contained in the dynamotor case and
thereby kept inside the receiver as is done in the BC-342.
A point worthy of mention is that there have been a few of the BC-342
Dower supplies, the RA-20, on the surplus market. These are a fortunate
frnd for the Bc-312. The RA-20 power supply canbe direcily interchanged
qith tlre dynamotor assembly.
In constructing the new poryer supply unit, a selected g0-ma. power
trarsformer
with both the 5 and 6 volt windings can be fitted with a fiiter
choke, a 16-16 mfd. filter capacitor, bleeder resistor, a.ndthe rectifier,
5Y3GT, in the old dynamotor case. This will cause a rather crowded condrtion but is well worth while if it is desired to have the power supply
rnside the receiver.
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Both the 6-volt and the l2-volt heater version of the recommended
powgr supply, with parts list and connectiondiagram, are shown in
Fig. 3.
It will be noted that the existing oFF-oN switctr, sw-12, and theiuse
on the front panel are incorporatedin the llLvolt circuit of tire new power
supply. The dial lights are connecteddirectly across the heater circuit
at
any convenient point in the set. These leads should be twisted and kept
away from the grid and plate circuits as much as possible.
For other circuit refinements and modifications, refer to "conversion
of the BC-342."
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COMPONENT PARTS LIST FOR BC312 RECETVER
CAPACITORS
c1
c2
c3
c4
c5
c6
c1
c8
c9
c10
cl1
c12
c13
c14
c15
c16
c1?
c18
c19
c20
c21
c22
c23
c24
c25
c26
c21
c28
c29
c30
c31
c32
c33
c34
c35
c36
c3?
c38
c39
c40
c4l
c42
c43
c44
c45
c46
c4?
c48
c49
c50
c51
C52 CA-266 100 uuf.
C53 CA-296 400 uuf.
C54 CA-281 .01 uf.
C55 CA-295 50 uuf.
C56 CA-281 .01 uf.
C57 CA-295 50 uf.
C58 CA-281 .01 uf.
C59
.05 ui.
C60 CA-302 .05 uf.
C61
.05 uf.
C62 CA-284 .05 ul.
C63 CA-281 .01 uf.
C64 CA-295 50 uuf.
C65 CA-295 50 uuf.
C66 CA-281 .01 uf.
C61 CA-279 10 uuf.
C68
.05 uf.
C69 CA-301 .05 uJ.
C?0
.05 uf.
C?l CA-218 150 uuf.
C?2 CA-193 500 uuf.
C73
.05 uf.
C?4 CA-301 .05 uf.
C15
.05 uf.
C76 CA-281 .01 uf.
C?7 CA-295 50 uuf.
0.1 uf.
C?8
C79 CA-2?6 0.1 uf.
0.1 uf.
C80
C81 CA-281 .01 uf.
C82 CA-292 13-226 uuf.
C83 CA-z?? 0.1 uf.
C84 CA-280 1-10 uuf.
C85 CA-253 4-?5 uuf.
C86 CA-266 100 uuf.
C8? CA-284 .05 uf.
C88 CA-266 100 uuf.
C89 CA-211 .002 uf.
C90 CA-211 .002 uf.
C91 CA-295 50 uul.
C92 CA-295 50 uuf.
C93 CA-295 50 uuf.
C94 CA-298 800 uuf.
C95 CA-298 800 uuf.
C96 CA-286 ?5 uuf.
C9? CA-286 ?5 uuf.
C98 CA-2?5 4 uf.
C99 CA-284 .05 uf.
C100 CA-294 125 uuf.
C101 CA-266 100 uuf.
C102 CA-284 .05 uf.
cA-289 3-25 uuJ.
cA-291 6-100 uuf.
cA-291 6-100 uul.
cA-290 4-50 uuf.
cA-290 4-50 uuf.
cA-290 4-50 uuf.
cA-289 3-25 uuJ.
cA-291 6-100 uuf.
cA-291 6-100 uuf.
cA-290 4-50 uuf.
CA-2904-50 uuJ.
CA-2904-50 uuf.
CA-2893-25 uuf.
CA-2916-100 uuf.
CA-2916-100 uuf.
CA-2904-50 uuf.
cA-290 4-50 uuJ.
CA-2904-50 uuf.
CA-2893-25 uuf.
cA-291 6-100 uuf.
CA-2916-100 uuf.
CA-290 4-50 uuf.
CA-2904-50 uuf.
CA-290 4-50 uu.f.
CA-294125 uuf.
CA-29310-210 uuJ.
CA-284 .05 uf.
CA-292 13-226uuj.
.05 uf.
cA-195 .05 uf.
.05 uf.
CA-284 .05 uf.
CA-266100 uuf.
CA-292 13-226 uuf.
.05 uî.
CA-195.05 uf.
.05 uf.
CA-294125 uuf.
CA-284.05 uJ.
cA-294 125 uuf.
cA-278 5 uuf.
CA-3003000 uuf.
CA-29? 1600 uuf.
CA-299 ?50 uuf.
CA-266100 uuf.
CA-292 13-226 uuf.
cA-266 100 uuf.
.05 uf.
CA-195.05 uf.
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CA-3234-50 uuf.
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L4
L5
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L10
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JACK JK-34 (KEY)
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RESISTORS
Rl RS-164 500 ohms 1 watt
R2 RS-169 60,000ohms l/2 watt
R3 RS-149 40,000ohms t/2 watt
R4 RS-172 100,000ohms 1/B watt
R5 RS-16? 1,000ohms L/3 walt
R6 RS-173 2 MEG. t/B watt
R7 RS-164 500 ohms 1 watt
R8 FS-169 60,000ohms L/2 watt
R9 RS-149 40,000ohms t/2 watt
R10 RS-172 100,000ohms 1/3 watt
R l 1 R S - 1 6 7 1 , 0 0 0o h m s l / S w a t t
R12 RS-173 2 MEG, t/3 watt
R13 RS-168 50,000ohms t/g watt
R14 RS-166 350 ohms 1 watt
Rl5 RS-140 30,000ohms t/Z watt
R16 RS-1?2100,000
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R17 RS-125 1,000ohms t/Z watt
Rl8 RS-1?2 100,000ohms 1/3 watt
R19 RS-164 500 ohms 1 watt
R20 RS-163 60,000ohms 1 watt
R21 RS-149 40,000ohms t/2 \Ìatt
R22 RS-125 1,000ohms t/2 watt
R23 RS-150 100,000ohms 1/2 watt
R24 RS-164 500 ohms 1 watt
R25 RS-163 60,000ohms I watt
R26 RS-149 40,000ohms 7/2 watt
R2? RS-125 1,000ohms t/2 watt
R28 RS-171 750 ohms 1 wau
R29 RS-162 .25 MEG. t/2 watt
R30 RS-161 1 MEc. l/3 watt
R31 RS-165 1,000ohms 1 watt
R32 RS-162 250,000ohms l/2 watt
R33 RS-131 50,000ohms t/2 watt
R34 POTENTIOMETER 0-500,000ohms
R35 RS-1?4 0-50,000ohms
R36 RS-150 100,000ohms 1/2 watt
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R38
R39
R40
R41
R42
R43
R44
R45
R46
R47
R48
R49
R50
R51
R52
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RS-178
RS-178
RS-1?8
RS-139
RS-140
RS-148
RS-127
RS-128
RS-177
RS-1?6
RS-169
RS-133
RS-140
RS-129
RS-r?5
RS-173
100,000 ohms l/2 watt
12 ohms 15 watts
12 ohms 1b watts
12 ohms lb watts
30,000 ohms I watt
30,000 ohms L/2 watt
200,000 ohms t/2 watt
3,000 ohms l/2 watt
5,000ohms l/Z \ualt
7,500 ohms t/2 watt
60ohms t/2watt
60,000 ohms t/2 watt
500,000ohms 1/2 watt
30,000 ohms L/2watt
10,000 ohms L/2 watt
1 0 , 0 0 0o h m s 1 / 3 w a t t
2 MEG. !/t watt
RELAY BK-13
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TRANSFOPJ\4ER C-160
CONVERTINGTHE BC-348 RECEIVER
Introduction:
The BC-348 series of receivers was manufactured for the Armed
Forces and was designedto operate from a 28-volt d-c supply. As these
sets were used in aircraft, they are extremely compact and much smaller
than their equivalent in present commercial cummunicationsreceivers.
The following conversion data will cover the changes necessary to adapt
the unit to 11S-volt a-c operation. Various circuit improvements will
also be elaborated on as applicable to amateur radio use.
Many models of the BC-348 were built but, with the exception of the
BC-348J,Q and N, they are electrically and mechanically similar. It is
of special note that the B minus of the 348Qis not grounded. The BC-224
series is identical exceptfor the heater circuits.
The receiver covers the frequency range of 1500to 18,000kc. and 200
to 500 kc. by means of a directly-calibrated vernier dial. It will be noted
that the 10-meter amateur band as well as the standard broadcast band is
neatly skipped. Converters will be necessary if these bands are desired.
The receiver has two r-f stages and three i-f stages. The intermediate
frequencyis 915 kc. A crystal filter is included in the circuit also.
The tube line up is as follows:
lst RF
2nd RF
RF Osc.
1st Det.
lst IF
2nd IF and CW Osc.
3rd IF and 2nd Det.
Audio
6K?
6K?
6C5
6I?
6K?
6F?
688
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It is assumedthat the reader would not attempt this conversionwithout
"wire by wire"
enoughtechnical knowledgetomake unnecessarythetedious
descriptions generally encountered and, with the suggestions and conversions given here, satisfactory results should be easily obtained. It is
important to bear in mind that, due to the numerous models, and circuit
differences, common sense will be required in many of the operations as
exact component symbols and wire movements have been eliminated in
this article.
The following sections of the conversion procedure will be covered in
detail:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f )
(g)
Power supply
Filament circuit
Speaker matching
Operation
Additional audio stage
Noise silencer
General notes
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(a) Power Supply:
As the receiver was designedfor operation from a 2g-volt d_c source,
it will be necessaryto build a 11b_votta_c supply.
since an external speaker and matching tianirormer wilr be required,
and in order to keep heat out of the receiver compartment, it is
aànseé
that the power supply be built into the speaker ìabinet arong
with the
speaker matching transformer, and conneclions be brought
outlhrough a
cable and plug system.
It should be possibre to obtain, on the surprus market, the plug
for
power connectionsthat was intendedfor use with the receiver.
nut
ii
not.
the present socket can be repraced with a standard octatlìne-s;;#;;
removing the present socket and filing the retaining bracket
to take thó
octal tube socket.
The circuit shownin Fig. 1 will work nicely and, by referring
to the
plug connectionsgiven at the end of this article, tne óonnecting
caile can
be made up.
(b) Filaments:
For 6.3-voit a-c operation, it witl be necessary to rewire
aII tube
filaments in parallel and to remove the balancing resistor which was
used
in the d-c system. Forturatgly, ail tubes are of ttre 6.3-vort type
and no
substitutions are required. The fixed and variable dimming controls
as_
sociated with the pilot lamp circuit shouldbe removed as this feature
is
not essential.
Fig. 2 is self-explanatory for the filament conversion, and careful
examination will show the few actuar wire changes necessary. The
6.3volt lead should be brought out to pin 3 or pin 4 óf the power plug. (ftréÀe
"
two terminals originally were the 2g-volt input conneclions.)(c) SpeakerMatching:
The output of the receiver was originally designed for headphone
operation and consisted of two output connections, toi 500 ohms
or 4500
ohms, depending upon the tap used on the output transformer.
As most
permanent magnet dynamic speakers are around g ohms,
a matching
transformer will be required to match one of the original outputs
to the
speaker. This transformer can be mountedin the rp"Jt "" cabinet
as dis_
c.ussedin the paragraph dealing with the power supply. An alternative
is
the replacement of the original output transformef witt, one designed
to
match the output tube to a pM dynamic speaker. However, the former
is
to be preferred as it does not necessitatecircuit changes.
(d) Operation:
After completion of the previous steps, the receiver wilr function
by
merely applying power and connecting together terminals 2 and 6
of thó
outputplug. Terminal 2 is the B prus connectionand 6 is the screen-grid
lead to the i-f's. These two terminals provide a very simple method
of
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"S" meter to the set. Examination of Fig. 3 will show that this
adding an
circuit can be inserted between terminals 2 and 6 with no other circuit
changesbeing required. The meter can be mountedin the upper right hand
corner of the front panel, providing a very small one is used. The adjustadjusting type and also mounted on
able pot should be of the screwdriver
"S" meter. Calibration of the meter in
the fiont panel for zero setting the
"S"
'bB's" will be necessary. This addition iS not necessary for
units or in
operation but will add considerably to the versatility of the receiver for
amateur use.
(e) Additional Audio Stage:
The audio gain of the receiver is not quite adequate, and an additional
stage is required for satisfactory results. Fig. 4 is a proven circuit consisting of a 6Jbtube in a simple resistance coupled stage to be inserted
directly ahead of the 41 power amplifier. With this additional stage the
gain will be sufficient.
It is suggestedthat this added stage be built onto the small removable
chassis upon which the dynamotor was originally mounted. The terminal
strip on the chassis can be used to bring out allnecessary connectionsand
will make a neat and comPact unit.
(f) Noise Silencer:
On the higher frequency band of the receiver, and especially if higher
frequency converters are to be used, the noise problem becomes one of
impòrtance. A shunt-type noise silencer circuit employing a small 1N34
crystal is shown in Fig. 3A. This circuit can be added easily to the receiver schematic. Addition of any noise silencer circuit will normally
cause some distortionin the output and therefore should be used only when
ignition noise, fluorescent lighting, etc. gives trouble. If properly connected, the silencer should have very little effect on the receiver gain
when connectedin the circuit and no effect when out of the circuit.
Difficutty may be encountered in using the added audio stage in conjunction with the noise silencer due to the common cathode resistor on
by removihe second detector and third i-f stages. This may be remedied
"R105".
ing the wire between the two cathodes and shorting out
Note: In 348E, M and P this is not possible as the two stages are in
tlte same tube.
(g) General Notes:
If desired, the audio and RF gain controls, which are originally on a
common shaft, may be separated, especially for CW use. This will necessitate disconnecting one of the controls and running the leads to an added
control of the same value but mounted elsewhere on the front panel.
The antenna and grognd connections may be extended to the rear of
the set and terminals added for convenience.
The AVC-oFF-IVwC switch has several contacts which were originalIy used in the 28-volt d-c circuit and which are now useless. These
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contacts may be used^as a standby switch breaking the
B minus lead when
the switch is in the oFF position and apprying iI
again wnen in AVC or
MVC positions. carefur circuit tracing wiìi ue n""."""i"v
rràre in order not
to disconnect the wrong wires on the switcrr. An alterna[ive
is the use of a
simple sPST toggle switch mountedon the frontpanel
anJwi"ea in accord_
ance with Fig. 1.
Connections to the output plug (original) are as follows:
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Output (phones or speaker)
B plus
28 volts plus
28 volts plus
Output
Screen grid voltage to IF
Ground (B minus, filament common)
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Although the BC-645 originally was designed for use by the armed
forces an airborne IFF equipment, the equipment may be converted to
form a complete transmitter and receiver for the 420-Mc. band. The unit
originally operated in the frequency range between 4?0 and 4gb Mc. and
transmitted either a pulse signal or a c-w signal modulatedby a 30-kc.
wave. The unit acted as a transpondor when it emitted pulse signals; that
is to say that the pulse emissions of the transmitter were triggered by
incoming pulse signals which had been detectedby the receiver.
Theoverall dimensionsofthe BC44b ue l}-lf 2" by l3-lf Z,,by4_L/Z',,
with the weight of the unit being about 25 pounds. power for both the
transmitter and the receiver were suppliedby a pE-101 dynamotorwhich
operatedfrom either a l2-volt or a 24-voLtd-c source.
This article describes the BC-645 and its conversion in the following
sectionswith references to the included diagrams:
(a)
(b)
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General Description and Operation
Transmitter Conversion
Receiver Conversion
MechanicalModifications
Power Supply
Operation of the ConvertedUnit
(a) General Description and Operation:
The transmitter section includes the following tubes with their respective functions:
WE-316A
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Pulse modulator
30kc. oscillator/modulator
Pulse amptifier
The wE-316Ais a self-excited poweroscillator using a tuned-Iinetank
circuit which determinesits frequency. Its outputis coupledto the antenna
plug through a variabLe pick-up loop and a short section of rigid coaxial
line. T\yo separate 6F6 modulators are used. Oneis used as a pulse modulator which is driven by the ?F7 pulse amplifiers. The other 6F6 is a
3Okc. oscillator and modulates the power oscillator when brought into the
circuit by relay No. 6.
The superhet receiver and its associatedoutput circuits consist of 11
tubes. Tuned lines are employed in the antema input and the hf oscillator
circuits. Acorn type, 955 tubes are used for the hf oscillator and the first
detector with the first detector functioningas a diode withan injector grid.
The IF amplifier consists of three stages operating at 40Mc. and uses
7H7 type tubes in all three stages.
The second detector output, after being amplified by the three video
stages, is divided, half of which is used to pulse modulatethe transmitter
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through the pulse amplifiers. The other half operates the sequencerelays
through appropriate timing multivibrator circuits.
Before beginning the circuit conversion of this unit, it is suggested
that all excess componentsbe removed from the chassis. This is essential because of the Iimited space in the unitl also, removal of these parts
wiII result in a neater looking conversion.
The unused componentsthat should be removed include the fo[owing:
(1)
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All relays except relay #1
AII potentiometers
Two-position switch at front of case
30-kc. oscillator coil (usedwith VT-14)
Resistor/capacitor terminal boards (the
two located on each side of the center
divider on underside of chassis)
(b) Transmitter Conversion:
In order to lower the tuning of the self-excited power oscillator to the
420-450Mc. band, it is necessary electrically to lengthen the tuning line.
This is accomplished by adding a circular type neutralizing capacitor
across the open end of the line. The removal of relay #2 provides space
for the added capacitor. By thls method of Iowering the tuning to the 420450 Mc. band, the increasein equivalentphysicaltengthwould approximate
L/2 ínch.
The remainder of the transmitter conversion consists of revamping
the modulator for voice modulation.
In orderto obtain 100 percent modulationofthe WE-316A, it is necessary to use both 6F6's (VT-13 & VT-14) operating in parallel. These
stages are driven from the two-stage speechamplifier, ?F? VT-12, cotF
verted as shownin Fig.2. Sufficient gain is provided by the speechamplifier for crystal or dynamic,microphoneuse.
It wiII be noted from the converted diagram thatthe two parallel Heising modulators require a heavier modulating choke than was used in the
existing circuit.
Relay #1 is used as the send-receive relay and is actuated from the
microphone circuit. This relay operates from 12 volts at approximately
3 ma.
(c) Receiver Conversion:
Since the antennacircuit will tune down to the 420-450 Mc. band, no
alteration is required; however, the M oscillator line must be physically
Iengthened to tune down to this range. This is accomplished by soldering
a L/2 inch extension to the end of the line (the end away from the oscillator tube.) The shorting bar is then moved to the new end of the tuning
line.
No other changesare required in the RF and oscillator sections of the
receiver.
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Even though the IF amplifier section will operate satisfactorily as is
wtthout bias (other.than the Avc), better performanc" "* be outairied uy
adding cathode resistors to ground with their respective by-pass capaci_
tors. This providing of cathode bias for the IF stages gives a uLtter
signal-to-noise ratio. For the above alteration, refer-to the circuit dia_
gram in fig. 2.
- The existing audio section requires considerable modification to adapt
it for A2 or A3 reception.
- Beginning at the 9e9onddetector, the ?86 (vr-6) stage is changedto
function as the second detector, AVC, and the first audio implifier in the
conventionalmanner. If more audio gain is desired, the ?E6 may be replaced with a higher mu (triode section) equivalent, such as the ?E}6. The
only circuit alteration required for this change is the substitution of the
proper value cathode resistor.
An AF gain control is added in the grid circuit of the first audio stage
as shown in fig. 2.
For the audio output stage a ?cb tube is addedwith an appropriate
plate-to-voice-coil output transformer. This stage is RC couptea trom
the first audio stage in the normal manner, and ràplaces the former ?F?
(vr-9) tube. Due to its height the added?cb must occupy the location
of
the former relay #3. Required socket connections ana aodeo components
are shown in fig. 2.
In adding the ?c5 output tube, it will be noted that its complementary
series tube, vr-8, in the 12-volt heater circuit is shunted with a 40-ohm
2-watt resistor to provide the proper heater current for the ?cb.
(d) Mechanical Modifications:
As previously mentioned, all excess circuit componentsshouldbe removed for the ease of conversion. This becomes apparent when in some
cases special long soldering iron tips have been recommended for working
in these close quarters. It should also be noted that the IF coits are quité
fragile and extreme care should be exercised to avoid damaging them.
To provide an external oscillator tuning control, the following approach
is quite simple and eliminates a special "hex-nut" alignment tool:
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It is suggested that the existing antenna connectors be replaced with
standard coaxial fittings.
This is advisable since the mating plugs for the
present connectors are difficult to obtain and are also quite expensive.
To add the final touch to the converted BC-645, a front panel arrangement should be made to carry the controls, jacks, power plug, and any
other refinements that may be desired.
The panel can be made of 1/16-inch aluminum with the receiver gain
control and speaker jack on the left side and the transmitter mike gain
control and mike jack on the right.
The power plug can be mounted in the
center of the panel.
(e) Power Supply:
The power requirements for the converted BC-645 are 400 volts d.c.
at 165 ma., and 12 volts at approximately 2.4 amperes.
The a-c power supply shown in fig. 3 is designed to fill the above requirements and should be self explanatory.
It should be noted that the
12 volt d-c source required for relay #1 is obtained from a tap on the
bleeder resistor.
This relay may be operated from a 12-volt battery with
a current drain of approximately 3 ma.
Should the BC-645 be desired for mobile operation, the regular dynamotor pE-101 can be used as shown in the plug connections diagram in
fig. 4.
For 6-volt operation, revision of the filament circuit is required. It
should be noted that this is a rather difficult job and may also cause instability in the IF amplifiers.
(f) Operation of the Converted Unit:
The transmitter is simply tuned by the capacitor located at the end of
its tuned-line tank circuit. A 6-volt (blue bead) pilot lamp makes a good
resonance indicator and will burn from l/2 to full brilliance when brought
in contact with the antenna or the center iead of the coax cable.
Before operation the receivertubes should be checked fortheir proper
"8"
voltage. The voltage on the acorn tubes (955's) should be 200 to 250
volts with approximately 250volts on the other tubes. The series dropping
resistor in the plate voltage suppiy lead may have to be changed for the
above voltages.
A tuning reaction between the oscillator and antenna circuits wiil be
apparentwhen tuning the receiver. Simultaneous tuning of the two ci.rcuits,
rechecking the antenna tuning after each change in oscillator tuning provides the best adjustment.
Both receiverandtransmitter are designedfor a 5Gohmload. RG-8/U
coaxial cable which is availableon the surplus market meetsthe above requirements.
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Introduction:
The BC-946-B receiver is one designed for use in Army aircraft and
is of all aluminum construction. It weighs about 6 pounds and is approximately 5" x 8" x 12" in size.
The unit incorporates a 6-tube superhetcircuit coveringthe frequency
range of 520 kc. to 1500kc. by means ofa directly calibrated vernier dial.
The unit is designed to operate from a 28-volt d-c dynamotor,but the instructions herein will explain how it can be easiiy adapted for 6-volt battery operation. The receiver's excellent shielding makes it a natural for
mobile use.
The conversion data as covered in this article will cover a typical
auto installation in use at present by the author in conjunction with a 10meter converter.
ConversionInstructions:
In order that he may have the general picture in mind, it is suggested
that the reader briefly scanthis entire article before commencingwork on
the receiver.
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Removalof present CW oscillator stage
Addition of first a-f stage in place of c-w Osc.
Rewiring filaments for 6 volts
Replacing output transformer
Moving antennapost
Addition of vibrator power supply or dynamotor
Installation using FT-220-A rack
Selectivity adjustments
Noise limiter circuit
(a) Removal of Present CW Oscillator Stage:
Remove all wiresto terminals 6 and 2 of the 12SR?tube, and all wires
to terminal 5 of the 12A6 tube. This operation makes the following component parts useless and they should be removed to give space: Rl4, C26,
Lrz, Ll3, C27, C28,R15, C25, Rlg, R19, R20, R16, R1?, C2g. (It will be
necessary to refer to the circuit diagram in order to locate and remove
these parts.)
(b) Addition of First A-F StageIn Place Of C-W Oscillator:
The triode section of the 12SR?tube is now free aftertheabovechange,
and a stage of resistance-coupled amplification can be substituted. The
diagram (Fig. 2) will clearly show the manner in which this is added. It
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will be noted that an audio volume control is included in the revision. The
control is physically mounted on the front panel in place of the present
plug. The plug wiring is removed completely and discarded except for the
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control line" on the circuit diagram. (Front plug is j1.)
wire labeled
This wire is removed and connected to ground.
This is the RF gain control line. Originally an external control was
used to control the gain. However, in this modification an AF gain control
is used and the RF gain control line is connected to ground, Ieaving the
RF gain wide open as is normal in broadcast receivers.
A dural plate is made to just fit in place of the plug, and the AF gain
control (500,000 ohms) is mounted in the center of the plate.
It will also be noted that a noise silencer circuit is included in the
circuit. This can be built as an individual unit if desired and mounted in a
small can alongside the receiver, or it can be built directly into the set,
depending upon whether the reader desires to use the silencer for other
purposes at some future date.
(c) Rewiring Filament For 6 Volts:
This step might have been accomplished first, but the removal of the
CW osc circuit allows more room for rewiring the filaments.
Rewire all tubes in parallel as in the diagram below. Attention to the
original filament circuit as given will readily show the few wires neeessary to be moved.
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It will be necessary to replace the l2-volt tubes with their 6-volt
equivalents as follows: replace 12SK?with 6SK?, 12K8with 6K8, 12SR?
with 6SR?or 6SQ?,and replace the 12A6with either a 6K6, 6V6, or 6F6.
(d) Replacement of the Output Transformer:
The present output transformer should be replaced with a unit which
will match the chosen output tube to the voice coil of a PM dynamic speaker. If a very small transformer of the replacement type is obtained it
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may be installed in the place of the original transformer. The output
lead
(one side is grounded)-is run direcily to the rear plug
in accordance with
the general diagram of figure 3.
(e) Moving of Antenna post:
It is advisable to remove the present antennapost and replace it
with
a standard bayonet receptacle as used on most auto radios. In
addition,
it is suggestedthat this receptacle be installed on the side of the receiveí
instead of in front for convenience.
(fl Addition of Vibrator power Supply or Dynamotor:
Any standard 6-v-oltvibrator power supplythat will give approximately
160 to 250 volts at 40 ma. can be used on this receivei. Thè- supply
can
be mounted on the space where the former dynamotor was installed.
It can
be a commercial ready-built unit such as a Mallory
vibrapack, o" "
standard circuit buirt and mounted on the rear of the chassis.
A very easily obtained power supply for this unit can be created
by
using a l2-volt dynamotor such as is used in the Bc-312 receiver.
This
dynamotor will run from 6 volts d.c. and put out sufficient voltage
with no
conversion.
It will be necessary to remove the former dynamotor plug ontop
of the
chassis. Remove the plug and all wires except the B plus connection
which should be re,.^oved and connected to the B plus of the power suppry
used.
(g) Installation Using FT 220 A Rack:
In the author's installation, the FT zz0 Arack was purchased for less
than $ 1 and one section sawed off to take the receive".
irnu rack is made
for 3 receivers.) The rack is mounted under the daÀh of the car
and
allows the receiver to slip in and out quite easily. The fuse mounted on
the rear of the rack was used for the A voltage fuÀe, and the toggle switch
on front was rewired for a standby switch in ttre É plus lead iJ shown in
figure 3.
(h) Selectivity Adjustments:
The selectivity of the
is quite high for broadcast reception.
If desired, the tuning can _receiver
be broadened by incieasing the coupling òt tne
IF transformers. This can be doneby pushingdown,Jtt tne way, thl small
fibre rod protruding from the IF cans.
(i) Noise Limiter Circuit:
The noise silencer circuit shown in figure 2 has proven to be very
effective. The neon-tube peak limiter across the outpit transformer is
then not needed.
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IO-METER CONVERSION
Introduction:
The SCR-2?4Nseries of command-set receivers includes the BC-4b9,
BC-454, and the BC-455. Almost identical counterparts to these three are
available in the ARC-5 command-set series.
The 8G453 (andits ARC,-5equivalent) is quite effective and justifiably
popular as a "sharp-channel"i-f systemto follow a conventionalcommunications receiver. Either the BC-454 or the BC-455 may be used intaet as
a communicationsreceiver, but it will be found that the receivers are excessively broad in selectivity due to the high value of intermediate frequency which is employed. However, due to this relatively high i.f. either
of the latter types of receiver may be convertedfor image-free operation
on the lO-meter band by revamping the r-f coil assembly and the main
tuning capacitor. In addition, several changes are required in the audio
circuit. These changes are similar to those suggestedpreviously for the
BC-9468 conversion.
(a) GeneralDescription:
The command-setreceivers, designedfor aircraft use, are light, very
compact, and totally shielded in an aluminum case. Each is a 6-tube
superheterodynewith one r-f stage, two i-f stages, mixer, detector, beat
oscillator and audio. All are designed to operate from a 28-volt d-c
source, with a dynamotor supplying the plate voltage.
The units of this series are substantially identical with the exception
of the main tuning capacitor, and the r-f and i-f coils which are plug-in
units. Frequency coveragesand intermediate frequencies are as follows:
Unit
BC-453
BC-454
BC-455
FrequencyCoverage
190to 550 kc.
3to6Mc.
6 to 9.1 Mc.
(b) Ten-Meter Conversion--Modifying
Intermediate Frequency
85 kc.
1 4 1 5k c .
2830kc.
the R-F CoiI Assembly:
This modification involves rewinding of the coils in the plug-in coil
assemblyto obtaincoverageof the 28-Mc. band. Modification of the tuning
capacitors to obtain bandspreadoperation is discussedin a later paragraph.
L 1 (Ant. coii) - Remove the existing winding and rewind with 6 turns of
#18 enameledwire, spacewound the full length of the coil form.
L 2 (RF mixer coit) - Remove the existing "honey-comb"coil with the exception of the last layer. This wil.I leave approximately 9 turns for
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L 3 (RF mixer coil) - Removethe existingwinding and rewindwith b turns
of #18 enameled wire, spacing the winding evenly the full length of the
coil form.
L 4 (Osc. coil) - No alteration is necessary on this coil.
L 5 (Osc. coil) - Remove the existing winding and rewind with b turns of
#18 enameled wire, close spaced. L 5 should be between l/8 and,3/16
inch from L 4.
(c) Modify ing the Tuning Capacitor:
In order to provide sufficient spreadof the lGmeter band, it is necessary to reducethe capacitance of each section ofthe tuning capacitor. This
is accomplished by removing all the rotor plates except the two end ones
in each section. Care should be taken so as not to damage the remaining
plates.
rvVithtwo rotor plates in each section, the band spreadfor 2? to
30 Mc.
will be approximately 3.5 to 4,7 on the calibrated dial. Using only one
rotor plate per section, the27 to 30Mc. band will cover approximately the
entire dial of the receiver.
To facilitate alignment of the receiver after modification, drill necessary holes (l/4") to expose the trimmer capacitor adjustment screws with
the shields in place. Since the added cppacitance of the shieids tends to
detune the circuit, it is preferable to align the receiver with the coil
shields in place.
It should be noted that the oscillator frequency must be tuned above
the incoming frequency to obtain tracking over the entire dial.
(d) Changes in the Audio Circuit:
Unless the BFO (V-? stage) is specifically desired, it should be converted to a first audio amplifier.
This additional stage gives sufficient
increase in audio gain for satisfactory speaker operation.
Even though some conversions use the existing RF gain control method (approximately 20K. variable between cathode and ground), it is generally preferred to have the RF gain remain maximum and use the conventional AF gain control. This is a convenient addition, especially if
stage V-? is changed to the first audio amplifier as mentioned above and
as shown in Fig. 1. When the AF gain control is used, the cathode buss
"gain
lead (Iabeled
control line") to pin #1 of J-1 is connected directly to
ground.
With reference to Fig. 1 it will be noted that the 12A6 (V-8) is used as
the output stage, R-C coupled to the first audio stage through the AF gain
control. A conventional plate to voice-coil output transformer replaces
the existing output transformer
T1. The output transformer used must
match the speaker voice-coil impedance to the required plate load impedance of the 12A6; this is approximately ?500 ohms. The existing output
transformer, T1, is designed for a load impedance of either 300 ohms or
4000 ohms. These outputs were used for headphone reception.
V2 is a neon type, peak-limiting device and should be removed unless
specifically desired.
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first audio amplifier. This jack is inserted betweenthe coupling capacitor,
C-29, and the grid of the 12A6.
(e) AVC Circuit:
For optimum signalto noise performance, the RFstage should operate
at maximum gain. This requires removing the AVC voltage from this
stage. To do this, disconnect R2 from the AVC line and ground at some
convenient point. (R2 is V3 grid resistor.)
Due to the high gain of the RF and IF sections of this set, some AVC
(Diode action of control
action is obtained from the existing circuit.
grid of second IF amplifier.)
If more AVC is desired, it can be obtained
from the unused diode plate of V-? (12SR7) in the conventional manner.
For this change refer to Fig. 1.
In using the diode section of V-7 for the AVC, it is necessary to remove Rll from the V-6 grid circuit.
Refer to Fig. 1 for the added AVC
components to V-7.
(f)
Power Supply:
The most convenient AC power supply to use with these receivers is
the one shown in Fig. 2. By using the cathode type rectifier (6Xb), the 5
and 6.3 volt windingsare usedin series which gives approximately 12volts
for filament supply. This permits the use of the existing tubes with just
minor changes in the filament circuit as shown in Fig. 2.
Correct polarity (phasing) of the two filament windings should be observed to obtain the proper additive voltage.
(g) Mechanical Modifications:
To complete the receiver conversion, the following mechanical modifications should be made:
The added controls, OFF-ON switch, volume control, and headphone
jack should be brought out in the front panel. This is accomplished by
removing all of the hardware of the J-1 plug assembly located on the front
panel. An aluminum plate is mounted over the opening left by the J-1 plug
and serves as a panel mount for the controls.
When removing j-1, all connecting leads can be removed from the set
"gain
except the one labeled
control line" which is connected to pin #1.
This lead is grounded as stated above in section (d).
Witha bit of ingenuity and patience, the power supply can be located on
the receiver chassis in the former dynamotor position. However, if the
power supply is constructed as a separate component, the ]-3 position can
be used as the connecting plug.
AII leads can be removed from f -2; lead to pin #2 is the filament lead
and is connected to the new filament source.
It is apparent that the several components connected to ]-3 are not
needed for AC operation and canbe removedto provide more space for the
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modiflcations and additional parts as were the BFo componentsof the v-?
stage.
NOTE: For schematic diagram refer to Fig. 1 of the BC 946.
(h) Use of the BC-453Aas a "q-b'er":
The BC-453A commandreceiver operateswith an i.f. of gb kc., which
permits it to havean unusuallysharp responsecharacteristic. The normal
methodof using this receiver as a "q-b'er" is to convert the audio system
and the power supply as just described, and then to couple a shielded wire
with a probe on the end into the communications receivèr in the region of
the last i-f stage. The BC-4b3 wiil operate, without modificatiori, a, "
sharp i-f channel for any receiver having an intermediate frequencyfrom
190 to 550 kc. Greatest selectivity will be obtained with the fibei rods
which protrude from the center of the top of eachof the i-f transformers
pulled out as far as they will go for each of the three transformers. This
degree of selectivity, which may be too much for comfortable listening to
a phone contact, may be reduced by stagger tuning the i-f transformèrs
slightly, or by pushing down one or more of the fibir rods.
The BC-453A may be operatedin conjunctionwitha BG34g as a sharp
channel either by making modifications in the r-f coil assembly of thì
BC-453A or bv using a frequency-converterstage. It is possible to remove turns from the coils in the r-f assembly until the fiont end of the
receiver wiLl tune to the 915-kc. i.f. of the Bc-349. The alternative
method of using the BC-453A in conjunction with the BC-34g is to use an
ou]b9qd mixer stage between the output of the Bc-34B and the input of the
Bc-453A. This mixer stage should accept the glb kc. signal from the
Bc-348 and convert it, using conventionalbroadcast receiver components,
to a frequencyin the vicinity of 456 kc. for feeding to the input of the nc453A. A 6sA? tube is idealty suited to performing the frequencyconversion which is required.
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This series of transmitters was designed for use in Army aircraft
and, for all practical purposes, the following data will also be applicable to
the Navy version (ARC-5 Series).
Frequency coverage of units:
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series.
The output frequency is governed by the directly calibrated tuning dial
and has nothing to do with the crystal in the unit. This crystal is merely
used as a check on dial calibration and can be changed to any frequency
desired, providing the pin connections are observed on the crystal,
The tuning eye (1629) originally obtained part of it's operating bias
from the 24-volt DC source, and, in order to allow this tube to function
normally with AC on the filaments, remove resistors R-?0 and R-7? from
V-53. Replace R-?? with a 2000 or 2500-ohm 1-watt resistor. The tuning
eye will now function nicely.
To calibrate the unit, set the dial to frequency of the crystal in the unit and insert a screwdriver in the opening
under the slide in front of the 1629 compartment. Adjust this trimmer
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Receiver, BC-624:
As the receiver component of the SCR-522, the BC-624 lends itself
nicely to conversion for the two meter enthusiasts.
From the general description it becomes apparent that there is more
required in converting the BC-624 than its companion component, the
BC-625 transmitter.
Even though the conversion appears difficult, it is
generally considered a rather easy and interesting onetothe average ham.
It will also be apparent that some of the described refinements are
optional and not essential for putting the set into operation. However, in
most instancès, these optional features areincorporated as wellas a number of the personal touches. This is not out of line in doing justice to a
well designed receiver such as the BC-624 which will perform with best
of them.
The following topics of conversion will be discussed in detail with references to the schematic diagrams and drawings:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
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(i)
General Description and Operation
The HF Oscillator Circuit
Revamping the Second Detector and Adding the Noise Limiter
The First Audio and Addition of the "S"-Meter
Adding the Second Audio, Power Amplifier Stage
Power Supply for the BC-624
Tuning Mechanism
Mechanical Modifications and Panel Layout
Performanc e Information
(a) Generai Description and Operation
This receiver is a l0-tube superhet with an intermediate frequency of
12 Mc. In its military form it is a 4-channel receiver which has a preset
tuning arrangement and a crystal-controlled high-frequency oscillator.
The three principal models of the BC-624 are the BC-624A, the BC"A"
624AM, and the BC-624C. The
model is the earlier model with the
"AM"
"A"
being the modified
model. This modification was the miiitary
improvement and consisted of an additional tube (12H6) installed under the
chassis which functioned as a noise limiter and delayed AVC. The latest
"C",
model is the
which incorporates several. modifications over the ear lier sets. These changes consist of an added "squelch" circuit andan extra
audio stage.
From the above information, it is apparent that the later models are
the preferable ones since the addition of the noise limiter and AVC is an
important improvement toward the receiver's operation. This modification was later made by the Army on almost all of the earlier sets.
The existing tube line-up with their respective functions are as follows:
9003 (VT-203) First RF Amplifier
9003 (VT-203) Mixer (first detector)
12AH?GT (VT-207) Crystal Osc. and Audio Squelch
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9002 (vr-202 Harmonic Generator
9003 (vT-203 Harmonic Amplifier
12SG?(vr-209 First IF Amplifier
12SG?(vr-209 SecondIF Amplifier
12SG?(vr-209 Third IF Amplifier
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L2J5 ( v r -1 3 5 SecondAudio Amplifier
(b) The HF Oscillator Circuit:
The existing crystal oscillator operates on four preset crystal frequencies in the range of 8.0 to 8.? Mc. The harmonic generator selects
the desired harmonic, (11th to the 18th) while the harmonic amplifier amplifies the relatively weak harmonic frequency to usable strength for the
mixer stage.
To obtain continuous coverage of the band, it is obvious that the oscilIator must be changed from the crystal controlled type to the variable
tuned type. This is accomplished by eliminating the existing crystal oscillator stage and converting the harmonic generator to the variable-tuned
HF osciilator. This becomes an easy matter sincethe harmonic generator
tuning capacitor, 21?B now becomes the new oscillator tuning capacitor.
All four crystal circuits and the former oscillator circuit are eliminated in this change and can be removed to provide additional space. The
circuit modification is self-explanatory from the before and after circuit
diagrams in fig. 4+ and fig. 5 respectively.
For the required mechanical tuning arrangement of the oscillator,
refer to section (g).
(c) Revamping the Second Detector and Adding the Noise Limiter:
As mentioned before, the later models of the BC-624 have the modification that incorporates the 12H6 (duo-diode) as the Second detector and
This stage is mounted on a bracket under the chassis.
the noise limiter.
To add this modification to the earlier models, should it be necessary, it
should be noted that the 12HG reptaces the, original 12CB tube. From the
modified schematic diagram, one half of the 12H6 serves as the detector
and also furnishes AVC voltage in the conventional manner. The other
respective circuit
half of the duo-diode serves as the noise limiterwithits
and may be manually switched in or out. This stage should be wired as
per the modified circuit as shown in fig. 5.
(d) The First Audio and Addition of the
"S"-Meter:
The former L2CB tube location is used for the LZAH?, dual triode, one
section of which serves as the first audio amptifier. This stage is coupled
to the second detector output inthe conventional manner through a.5-meg.
volume control.
An optional feature which is frequently added to facilitate tuning andto
"S"-Meter.
The circuit includes a 0-1
estimate signal strength, is the
milliampere meter which can be attractively added to the panel of the
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receiver as shown in the panel layout. This "S"-Meter differs from the
more conventional type since it utilizes the AVC voltage for its operation.
The AVC voltage controls the meter bridge circuit through the triode amplifier, 12AH? (second section). For manual adjustment of the meter deflection, a 0.25-meg. potentiometer in the 12AH?rs grid circuit is used to
obtain the proper amount of the AVC voltage. A switch is provided in this
"S"-Meter
circuit for switching the
in or out as desired.
"S"-Meter
Another version of the above described
circuit incorporates
the tuning-eye instead of the 0-1 millampere meter and the meter bridge
circuit.
This is primarily a tuning indicator and involves fewer parts and
less expense if parts have to be purchased.
The 12-volt version of the 6Eb (magic eye tube) is the 1629 (VT-138)
and is readily obtainable on the surplus market. It can be conveniently
mounted at the rear of the receiver panel projecting through the panel in
the approximate location shown for the meter in fig. 6.
Operation of the tuning-eye is directly controlled by the AVC voltage;
however, due to the relatively low AVC voltage, the circuit shown below is
recommended Ior optimum operation.
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(e) Adding the Second Audio, Power Amplifier
Stage:
In order to obtain sufficient audio volume for speaker operation, the
power output stage, 12A6, is added with the conventional plate-to-voiceIn the later models this stage would replace the
coil output transformer.
existing second audio stage, (12J5). In the earlier models this stage can be
"squelch"
circuit is
located in place of the squelch transformer 295. The
generally not considered. practical and is completely removed from the
receiver to make room for added modifications.
The audio power amplifier is coupled to the first audio amplifier
(12AH?) in the normal R-C manner. Output transformer, 296, intended for
headphone use (50, 300, and 4000 ohms) is replaced with a conventional
plate-to-voice-coil output transformer. The impedance match for the 12A6
from the PM speaker voice coil should be approximately 7500 ohms.
It may be desired to add a closed circuit jackin the grid circuit ofthe
power amplifier, 12A6, for headphone operation. Both jacks, first audio
phones and second audio speaker, can be brought out to the panel of the
receiver as shown in the panel layout.
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(f ) Power Supply for the BC-624:
The power requirements for this receiver are a plate potential of 300
volts at 60 ma., and a 12-volt heater supply at approximately 1.? amperes.
A power supply for these requirements can be conveniently constructed as
shown in fig. 5. A ?O-ma. power transformer is used with the 5 and 6 volt
windings connected in series, and using the 6X5 (cathode type) rectifier.
Polarity of the two filament windings must be observed in order to avoid
phase cancellation. This can be determined by experiment so as to obtain
the correct additive voltage. The conventional filter is used with a standby switch placed in the center tap lead for use with the transmitter.
Even thoughit is possible to build the power supplyinside the receiver
with careful layout of parts, it is considered preferable to keep it as a
separate component with a connecting cable and plug to the receiver. If
desired, the power supply OFF-ON switch may be located on the receiver
panel with the leads brought out to the above mentioned power supply connecting plug.
(g) Tuning Mechanism:
The manualtuning capacitor controls ofthe converted receiver involve
the two-ganged capacitor which tunes the oscillator and the harmonic amplifier, and the three-ganged, RF amplifier grid, the RF amplifier plate,
and Mixer grid tuning capacitor.
The original preset ratchet seleetor and tuning mechanism is not particularly adaptable for ham operation and should be completely removed
from the receiver chassis. This then makes available both shafts of the
above mentioned tuning capacitors.
Due to the highly compressed 2-Meter band, as appearing on the
capacitor shafts, it is quite necessary to use considerable mechanical reduction for manual tuning. This is particularly true for the oscillator
tuning, since the band appears in a very narrow sector of its 90 degree
rotation.
For the three-ganged capacitor, the National velvet vernier dial, such
as found in the surplus BC-3?5 tuning units, is quite satisfactory.
This
type of dial is quite compact and easy to use, being well appearing on the
receiver panel.
Due to the very narrow section in the oscillator tuning, it is apparent
that even the National vernier dial is not sufficient reduction to afford
practical tuning or dial calibration. For this problem there has appeared
a variety of tuning arrangements that incLude both the electrical band
spread method as well as the various mechanical methods.
The electrical method is probably the most desirable but does involve
considerable effort for installation.
This is generally accomplish.ed by
using a separate two-ganged condenser having onlytwo or three plates per
section, and connecting it in parallel with the existing condenser.
Of the different mechanical reduction arrangements, this one as described below, is probably the most straight forward and fool-proof.
It
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consists of the national, type
vernier dial used in conjunction wi.th a
belt (dial cord) driven reduction. The dial cord and pulley arrangement is
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supported between a frame-work consisting of two metal plates. This assembly is mounted directly on the receiver chassis, positioned to couple
the drum to the oscillator capacitor shaft andto locate the tuning knob in a
symmetrical position on the panel. The drawing in fig. 2 shows this assembly in detaii.
The described tuning assembly gives very satisfactory and smooth
tuning reduction. This reduction will be such that the 144-Mc. band will
be approximately 50 divisions on the 100 division vernier dial. parts for
the dial cord and pulley arrangement are easily made or readily available.
(h) Mechanical Modifications and Panel Layout:
After the removal of the slider-ratchet tuning mechanism from the
front of the receiver, brackets are madeto support thepanel approximately
3 inches from the front of the receiver. The 3-inch space between the
panel and chassis is ample for the tuning reduction assembly and all of the
other controls.
If all the modifications listed herein are contemplated, the front panel
will carry the two National dials, the "S"-Meter or tuning indicator, volume
control, AVC switch, send-receive switch, "S"-Meter" switch (if used)
noise limiter switch, and the power OFF-ON switch.
(i ) Performance
Information:
As was originally true in the military version of the BC-624, the converted receiver should have a signal sensitivity of approximately 3 microvolts for an audio signal to noise ratio of 10 db.
The receiver input is designed to operate from a 50-ohm antenna circuit. Should higher impedance lines be used, it will be necessary to increase the number of turns on the antenna coupling coil. The increase of
turns is small, being approximately Z-lf 2 turns (total) required for a 600ohm line.
Should a balanced antenna input be desired, the grounded side of the
coupling coil should be lifted.
It will be found thatthe modified high-frequency oscillator canbe tuned
eitier 12 Mc above or below the incoming signal. After becoming experienced with the tuning characteristics of the receiver, the operator should
be able to use the preferable frequency (above or beiow) without difficulty.
An interesting note in connection with the exceptional oscillator tuning
range is, that by squeezing the RF and mixer coils slightly, the receiver
will tune down to the 88-108 Mc. FM band. By utilizingthe above andbelow
tuning of the oscillator, as mentioned above, the FM band can be covered
without sacrificing any of the 144-Mc. band, thus a total coveragefromSS
to 148 Mc. Since the IF band pass is approximately 150kc., it can be made
to operate nicely on FM by incorporating a limiter and discriminator
circuit.
From the above information, the 2-meter enthusiast should be able to
have, at a very nominal cost, a smooth operating and attractive receiver.
The performance of this unit will be found to compare favorably with the
best receivers of this type.
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CONVERTING THE TBY TRANSCEWER FOR CRYSTAL CONTROLLED
OPERATION ON THE 10 AND 6 METER AMATEUR BANDS
Introduction:
The model TBY transmitter receiver was designed for the US Navyrs
Ianding operations. It is an ultra-portable unit, weighing less than 50
pounds complete and comes equippedwith a canvascarrying case that may
be strapped to the back if desired.
The unit is excellent for mobile or portable operation and has a nominal power output oÎ t/2 watt,
The frequency range is from 28 to 80 Mc. and, as originally used, was
continuously variable over this range. However, the frequency stability,
along with the fact that the tuning dials are not calibrated directly in frequency, makes it necessary to convert the unit to a crystal-controlled circuit.
The unit was built to operate from either a special battery pack or a
combination vibrator-stoîage battery pack which clips onto the bottom of
the Transmitter/Receiver unit. The special pack of batteries is not available (at least not with fresh batteries) Ieaving the vibrator pack for practical use. This supply consists of a 4-volt leak proof storage battery and
a vibrator unit supplying 2.35, 3.3, 4.2,8.6, and 158 volts. The storage
battery wilt last about 15 hours and can be recharged from any standard 6
volt charger or from a car batterY.
Upon purchase of the unit, the foltowing accessories should be obtained:
1 . Combination vibrator -storage battery pack
2 . Whip Antenna (9 ft)
3 . Mike and Phones plus cables
The original tube line up is as follows:
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Transmitter (1) 30
(1) 1E?
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(1) 30
(1) 187
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RF stage
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PP audio (Same tube acts as modulator in
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Crystal Calibrator (1) 30
Spare tubes usually come with the set, and a complete set of accessories will come in handy if available.
Conversion Procedure:
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The actual conversion is quite simple. only one change need be made
in the circuit, but two additionat tubes must be added as a crystal controlled oscillator and buffer. The one change necessary is thal of lifting
the grid leads of the two push-pull gbSA tubes in the transmitter circuit
from the turret coil assembly and running these leads out to the added
stages.
The added stage consists of a 1s4 crystal osciliator and a gbgA buffer.
To provide space for these circuits, the tube type 30 (direcily behind the
meter) is removed. This tube originally acted as a crystal calibrator and
will not be needed now.
The 1S4 crystal stage can be built on a small piece of bakelite and
mounted in the space made available by removing the B0 tube. The gbgA
buffer can be mounted on an insulated plate aiongside the detector shield
can. The smallest components possible should be used, as space is at a
premium, butthe construction can be accomplished by careful planning and
a little ingenuity.
The circuits in Fig. 1 and 2 are self-explanatory, and only the dotted
components need be added. The crystal for the oscillator should be in the
range oî 7125-7425 kc. for the 10-meter phone band, and in the range g333
-9000 kc. for the 6-meter band.
The complete schematic is also included with this article for information.
The coil data is as follows (per Fig. 2):
L1
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L1 (50 Mc.)
L2
L3, L4
14 turns of #16 enameled b/8" inside
diameter, air wd.
6 turns of #lG enameled b/8" inside
diameter 1" long
14 turns #16 enameled,close woundon 1"
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side by side on 1" form.
Note: C6 need not be touchedafter initial adjustment(not critical).
Operation:
The meter indicates either filament voltage or plate current, depending
upon the switch position. originally, the unit was designed so that boÚr
these readings were normal when the meter read mid-scale. However.
with the additional stages (1s4 and 95BA) the readings will be higher than
midscale and should read about 3/4 scare on plate current. Adjust the
volume of the receiver to mid position and advance the regeneration control until a definite rushing or hissing sound is heard. Adjust the REC
ANT tuning to resonance and when a signal is heard, readjust the REGN
control to a point just above where the rushing sound starts. The transmitter is tuned as any conventional one, and now that the osc is crystal
controlled, a pronounceddipin plate current will indicate resonanceonthe
meter. This should occur about 3/4 up the meter scale.
Although the power output is low, this unit will surprise you and is
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PE-103A DYNAMOTOR
The PE-103A Dynamotor will deliver 160 ma. at b00 volts from either
a 6 or 12 volt battery.. The battery drain when used on a 6-volt batterv is
approximatery 22 amps and when used on a l}volt batteryis approximately 11 amps. (This assumes that the full load of 160 *a. is bèing drawn.)
under no-load conditions the battery drain is approximately b arips. lctually the unit will deliver much more than its rated current.
The lower housing of the unit contains filter components and circuit
breakers for overload protection as follows:
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Center .22 Amps (High-voltageoverload)
Left
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A switch located on top of the housing under a protective cap can be
set for either 6 or 12 volt operation.
when used on a-6-volt battery, t}re green-white wire from the rotary
switch "3-s-1" shouldbe removedfo prevent a small drain when the unit ii
not in operation. (This lead is in a relay circuit for the 12-volt section.)
The pin connections are as follows:
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Not used.
Negative 6 volts through relay.
Start coil.
Common,positive 6 volts and negative b00volts.
Not used.
Negative 6 volts.
Positive 500 volts.
For typical operation using a 6-volt battery with positive gnd:
Connect terminal 5 to ground.
Turn switch on top to 6-volt position.
Start dynamo by connecting terminal 4 to ground.
A minus will appearat terminal3 (Aplus is ground).
B plus will appear at terminal 8 (B minus is ground).
Connectionsfor 255 volts at 80 ma:
By connecting the armature for 12 volts and actually rururing it on 6
volts, and running the six-volt field dÍrectly from the battery, thà no-load
current is 3 amps. This will give an output of 2bb volts at g0 ma., but
under loaded conditions the drain is only about ? amps. This provides excellent efficiency andby throwing the 12v-6v switch, power maybe stepped
up.
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General Notes On Dynamotors:
Dynamotors intended for 12 volts can be operated at 6 volts by connecting the field coils in parallel instead of in series (watch polarity).
Under these conditions the output voltage will be cut in half.
Parallel connection for the field coils of 24 volt dynamotors will normally allow operation from 6 volts but with only a quarter of the normal
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CONVERTING TI{E 1068A OR 1161A RECETVER
TO 144-148 MC. (2 METERS)
Introduction:
These receivers were designed originally for the US Army and were
used as IFF recetversin conjunctionwith tàe SCR268-2?1series of Radar
equipment.
The receiver comes complete in an olive-drab steel case which is approximately 16'ox 16" x 10" and weighs about ?5 lbs. It contains a built in
110-volt AC power supply and covers the range of 155 to 200 Mc. before
conversion.
The IF transformers are normally stagger tuned with the center on
11 Mc., and have a band width of approximately 4 Mc.
The unit contains 14 tubes, used as follows:
6SH7 lst RF Amp. -no VT No.
6SH7 2nd RF Amp. -no Vî No.
9006 lst Det. (Mod) -no VT No.
615 Osc. - VT 94
6AC7 lst IF Amp. -VT 112
6AC7 2ndIF Amp. -VT 112
6AC7 3rdIF Amp. -VT 112
6A8? 4th IF Amp. -VT 1?6
6A87 5th IF Amp. -VT 176
6HO 2nd Det. -VT 90
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Navy receiver, 15 to 1750kc., in 6 bands, 8 tubes - (3)
6 D 6 , ( 2 ) 7 6 , ( 2 ) 6 C 6 ,( 1 ) 4 1 .
AM-26/zLC
InterphoneAmplifier containing(2) 1215, (2) 12A6 tubes,
designedfor use from 28-volt DC dynamotor.
APA-10
Pan-Oscilio Receiver: is 115vACoperatedand contains
panoramicadapterwith IF of 405-50bkc.. 4.Tb to b.Tb
Mc., and 29 to 31 Mc.
APN-1
Altimeter: 418-462Mc. Transmitter and Receiver which
measures 3 to 4000 feet altitude, weighs 2b tbs. and is
18" x 9" x ?". Designedto operate from 28 volts DC and
containsthe following tubes: (4) 12SH7,(3) 12SJ?,(2)
1 2 H 6 ,( 1 ) V R 1 5 0 ,( 2 ) 9 5 5 ,( 2 ) 9 0 0 4 .
APN-4
Radar Oscilloscope containing25 tubes, 18"x g" x 12",
and weighs 50 lbs.
R65/APN-9
Loran Indicator and Receiver containing35 tubes and B"
scope. 110volts, 400 cycles.
APQ-9
VHF Radar.
RT34/APS-13
Transmitter and Receiver containingfollowing tubes:
( 5 ) 6 J 6 ,( 9 ) 6 A G 5 ,( 1 ) V R 1 5 0 ,( 2 ) 2 D 2 r . 4 1 0 _ 4 2 0
Mc.
30 Mc. IF Freq.
APS-15
Radar set,45 tubes, 3 meters, four 115volt 400 cycle
supplies, multivibrators, 5" and 2" scopes.
APT-5
Transmitter - 1500 Mc., uses 115VACfilaments, no plate
supplyincluded. (2) 6AC?,(1) 6L6, (2) 829,(1) 9gte,
(1) 522, (1) 6AG?.
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Navy 4-bandreceiver, 195 to g Mc., uses (1) 12SA7,(4)
12SF7,(1) 12A6,weighs28 lbs,, and is 6" x ?" x 1b".
ARC.4
Transmitter and Receiver using 4 crystal channels, in
140 Mc. range f.or 24 or 12 volt DC operation. Transmitter has 7 tubes. Receiver has 13 tubes.
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Navy aircraft equipment:
Receivers:
190to bbo kc.
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3 to 6 Mc.
6 to 9.1 Mc.
Transmitters
b00 to 800 kc.
8 0 0t o 1 3 0 0k c .
1 . 8t o 2 . 1 M c .
3 to 4 Mc.
4 to 5.3 Mc.
5.3to ? Mc.
7 t o 9 . 1M c .
1 0 0t o 1 5 6M c .
Modulator is
MD_T/ARC5
2_162b's
ARc-429
2 bandreceiver, 201 to 400 Kcs and 2b00to 4?00 Kcs
(aircraft).
ARC-429A
2 bandreceiver, 201 to 400 Kcs and 41b0to ?700Kcs
(aircraft).
R-89/ARN-5A
Glide Path Receiver
11 tube superheton 832 to 33b Mcs
fixed tuning
Glide path receiver
(?) 6AG5
(1) 12SRT
Crystal frequenciesare:
(2) 12SNT
3 3 2 . 6M c s
',
(1) 28D7
333.8
I
3 35 . 0 r
weighs 12 lbs.
s i z e 1 3 "x b " x 6 "
R-5/ARN-?
Radio CompassReceiver - covers 200 to l?b0 Kcs
in 3 bandswith 1T tubes.
ART-13, or ATC Coliins Auto tune transmitter: 2 to 18.1Mcs in 11
channels,weighingT0 lbs. and is 23" x 13,'x 11" 1b0
watts voice, cw or mcw. Uses 913 in final and B11rs
in PP modulator. v.f.o. and crystal calibrator.
ASB
Radar equipment,b15 Mc.
ATD
Aircraft transmitter - b40 to 90b0 Kcs CW or phone
requires 380 volts and 1000votts DC.
pp 6L6 mod.
RF osc - 6L6
6SLTspeech
RF amp - 814 6L6 driver
Designedfor dyna_
Weight?5 lbs. size 11"x I2,,x 2!,, motor operation
AVT-112A
Aircraft transmitter - 2b00 to 6b00 Kcs phone, operates
from 6, 12, or 24 volt source. Has 6 tubes and weighs
6 lbs.
-1L2-
B-19
Mark II Transmitter and receiver covering 40 to 80
meter bands.
BC-191
Same as 375E transmitter except operates on 12 or 14
volts.
BC-227
Frequency meter: Up to 125th harmonic. Basic frequency is 125 to 250 Kcs and 2000 to 4000 Kcs. Better than
.005Voaccurate.
BC-222
Receiver/Transmitter. 28-38 Mcs and 38-b2 Mcs.
Similar to BC-322.
BC-223AX
Transmitter, covering medium frequencies. Uses 801
Osc, 801 Pa (2) 46 Mod, (1) 46 Sp amp. 10 to 30 watts
output on tone, voice or CW 4 crystal frequencies and
master oscillator on switch.
3 coils, TU 1?A 2000to 3000Kcs
" 18
3000to 4500Kcs
" 25
3booto b2boKcs
Black wrinkle case with 2 separate cases for spare coils.
BC-224
Receiver, 200 to 500 Kcs and 1500to 18,000Kcs.
Operates from 14 volt dynamotor (identical with BC-848
except for input voltage ).
BC-306A
Antenna tuning unit for BC-3?5 transmitter.
from 150 to 800 Kcs.
BC-312
Receiver - 1500to 18,000Kcs. Uses 9 tubes with 2 RF
stages. (4) 6K?, (1) 6L?, (2) 6C5, (1) 6R?, (l) 6F6.
BC-314
Sameas BC-312 exceptcovers 150-1500Kcs.
BC-322
Receiver/Transmitter 52-65 Mcs.
BC-342
Sameas BC-312 exceptwill operate on 115 VAC.
BC-344
Similar to BC-312 except covers 150 to 1500Kcs and is
115 VAC operated.
BC-348
Receiver - 1500to 18,000Kcs and 200 to 500 Kcs. Automatic noise compensator (neon). Output 300 or 4000
ohms. Crystal filter, AVC-MVC-BFO.
lst RF 6K7
2nd RF 6K?
RF Osc 6C5
lst Det 6J?
1st IF 6K7
2nd IF & CW Osc 6F?
-113-
Operates
3rd IF & 2nd Det 688
Audio 41
Operates from 28 volts DC
BC-357J
BeaconReceiver for 75 Mcs.
BC-3?5
Transmitter - 150 watts output, 200 to 12000Kcs (Iess
BC), 211Osc, 211 RF amp, 10 Speechamp, (2) 211 pp
modulators, 5 tuning units as follows:
"r"
tfli
liiirii[[
10I} 10,000to 12,500Kcs
BC-403
Radar oscilloscope, 5" scope l1b volt 60 cycles operation, componentof SCR-2?0and 271.
BC-404
Radar receiver for SCR-270and 2?1, 102to 110 Mcs, 12
tubes, operates from 115 volts 60 cycles.
BC-406
Receiver from SCR-268unit covering 201 to 210 Mcs,
with 15 tubes and 115 VAC operated.
BC-4L2
Oscilloscopefrom SCR-268radar.
BC-450A
Control box for 453A type receivers.
BC-453A
Army aircraft receiver: This is merely one of a group
in this series. The receivers are of all aluminum construction weighing about 6 lbs. and are approximately b"
x 8" x 12". Power required is 2b0 volts at b0 ma and 28.2
volts at .45 A. Receivers have hi and low impedanceoutput (300 or 4000 ohms) and are for voice, mcw or cw.
Tubes containedare (3)
(1)
(1)
(1)
12SK?
12sR?
12A6
12K8
BC-453Acovers 190to 550 Kcs
454A covers 3 to 6 Mcs
455A covers 6 to 9.1 Mcs
The 2?4N commandset consists of 3 receivers, 2 transmitters, 4 dynamotors, 1 modulator, 2 control boxes,
and ant coupling and total of 26 tubes. Receivers cover
190 to 550 Kcs, 3 to 6 Mcs and 6 to 9.1 Mcs.
Transmitters cover 3-4 Mcs and 4 to 5.3 Mcs.
-tt4-
BC-454A
Seedata on BC-453A.
BC-455A
Seedata on BC-453A.
BC-456A
Is modulator unit for BC-45?A Series transmitters.
BC-45?A
Series Transmitters are designedfor use with BC-453A
Series receivers in Army aircraft and are similar in
appearancebut slightly larger. Rated output is 30-40
watts. Have directly calibrated vernier dial and contain
the following tubes:
(2) 1625PA
( 1 ) 1 6 2 6O s c
(1) 1629Tuning úndicator
All units have crystal for check on calibration.
BC-45?A 4 to 5.3 Mcs (Crystal 4600Kcs)
"
6200Kcs)
BC-458A 5.3 to 7 Mcs (
"
8000Kcs)
BC-459A ? to 9.1 Mcs (
"
3500Kcs)
BC-696 3to4 Mcs (
BC-458A
S e eB C - 4 5 ? A .
BC-459A
S e eB C - 4 5 7 A .
BC-603
10 channelFM receiver using push buttons or manu:il 20
to 30 Mcs, Superhet,BF0, 12 volt operation. 10 tube.
BC-604
10 channelFM transmitter push button or manual 20 to
30 Mcs using 1625final with 20 watts output for 12 volt
operation. B tubes.
BC-620A
Transmitter and Receiver covering20 to 27.9Mcs
Crystal controlled FM with 13 tubes.
(4) 1LN5
(4) 12ee
(1) 1LC6
(1) L2e4
(1) 1LH4
(2) 1291
Weighs38 lbs.
BC-624
Receiver componentof SCR-522,10 tube superhet.
BC-645
Transmitter and Receiver (IFF).
435 to 500Mcs with 15 tubes.
400 volts at 135 ma required plus I volts at 1.2 Amp AC.
(4) ?F?
(2) e55
(4) ?H?
(1) 316A
(2) ?E6
(2) 6F6
Weighs25 lbs.
-115-
BC-653A
Transmitter - 100 watts CW, 22 watts phone.
2 to 4.5 Mcs
807 buffer
(2) 1613MO and Mod
(2) 814 Final
BC-654A
Transmitter and Receiver.
3800to 5800Kcs
Calibration every 10 Kcs
200 Kcs crystal for check points
Power output is 12 watts voice or 25 watts CW
? tube superhet receiver using (B) 1NS,(1) 1AZ,
(2) 3Q5,(1) 1H5
6 tube transmitter uses (2) 30?A in final
Requires 1.5 volts, 45 volts, 90 volts for receiver
Requires 1.5 volts, 6 volts, 51 volts, 84 volts, and 500
volts for transmitter.
Operates from PE 103A dynamotor.
BC-659
Transmitter and Receiver.
FM voice only
2 7 t o 3 8 . 9M c s
Crystal controlled
2 watt output
battery operated
BC-684/683
Transmitter and Receiver.
FM units
Receiver uses 9 tubes in 10 channels (push buttons)
"
Transmitter uses 8 tubes in 10 channels("
)
35 watt output
2? to 38.9 Mcs
BC-696
SeeBC-45?A.
BC-?01
VHF receiver, 1?0 to 180Mcs. IF freq. is 30.5 Mcs, 11
tubes, seU contained power supply.
BC-?04A
Radar indicator unit, part of SCR-521.
(4) 6AC?
(1) 5BP1
(3) 6H6
BC-?28
Push button receiver.
2-5 Mcs
2 or 6 volts
6 tubes
BC-733D
Localizer Receiver.
Blind landing equipment with 6 Crystal frequencies.
108 to 120 Mcs with 10 tubes.
-116-
(3) ?1?A
12SQ?
12A6
(2) 12sc?
12AH7
(2) 12SR?
BC-788
Receiver.
420to 4S0 Mc.
6 IF stages using 6AGb's
30 Mcs broad band width
BC-929
Army radar oscilloscope, 110 volts, 400 cycle.
BC-939
Antennatuning unit for BC-610 transmitter.
BC-946E}
SeeBC-453A receivers - covers 520 to 1b00Kcs.
BC-947A
UHF transmitter.
3000 Mcs
115 volt AC operation w-ithblower
BC-966A
IFF, approximately 2 meters, 14 tubes, 3b0 volt dyna_
motor with 12 volt input.
BC-1023A
Marker BeaconReceiver.
75 Mcs using 650?,6U6G,6SC?,12SH?
L2 or 24 volt DC operation
BC-1068A
Receiver(see BC-1161A).
BC-1072A
Transmitter:
115 volt AC operation
150to 200 Mcs
11 tubes
BC-1161A
Receiver used with 10?2Atransmitter.
115 volt AC operation with 14 tubes
10"x16"x1b"
f - 6SN7Cathode follower
IF Band pass is 4 Mc
1- 6HG 2nd Det.
2- 6SH?1st and 2nd RF
1- 6SH?Video amp
3- 6AC? lst, 2nd and 3rd IF
2- 6AH-74th, 5th IF
1- 9006 Mod.
1 - 6 J 5O s c .
1- 5U4GRect.
1- 6Eb tuning ind.
Componentof RC 150 IFF
Sameas BC-1068A
-117-
BC-1206C
SetchellCarlson BeaconReceiver:
(2) 25L6,6SK?,6SF7,65A?,6K7
195or 420 Kcs
Weighs4 lbs., 4" x 4" x 6-5/8"
BC-1267
Transmitter and receiver, 154 to 186 Mcs.
1 KW pulse oscillator
superhetcircuit, 2 RF stages, and 5 stagger tuned IF's
BD-??Km
Dynamotor, input 14 volts DC, output 1000volts at 350
ma. Usedwith BC-191.
C-l
Auto Pilot Amplifier.
For radio controlled models etc.
(3) 7F7 Amps.
(3) 7N? Signal discriminators
(1) 7Y4 Rectifier
CCT-460?7
Transmitter: 2-20 Mcs, 12 Volt input. 30 lbs.
Unit of RBM-2 Equipment.
CRV-46151
Aircraft receiver.
4 bandscovering 195to 9,050Kcs.
6 tube superhet
DAG-33A
Dynamotor, input 18 volts DC, output 450 volts DC at
60 ma.
DM-21
Dynamotor, input 14 volts DC, output 235 volts at
90 ma.
DM-33A
Dynamotor, input 28 volts DC, output 540 volts DC at
250 ma. (Power supply for modulator of SCR-2?4Nseries.)
EE-8
Field telephone.
GF-11
Equipmentconsists of:
CW 52063ATransmitter
CW 52014 Transmitter base
CW 23097 Transmitter control box
CW 2309B Extension control box
CW 23049 Relay unit
CW 47092 Coil set
C'O-g
Transmitter with power supply, 200 to 18.100Kcs, 115
volt, 800 cycles. 803 final, v.f.o., 150 watt.
GP-?
Navy transmitter, 125 watts, 350 to 9050 Kcs with plug-in
tuning units.
-118-
PC-77
Dynamotor, input 12 volts DC, output 1?5 volts at 100 ma
and 500 volts at 50 ma.
PE-?3CM
Dynamotor, input 28 volts, output 1000volts at 350 ma,
usedwith BC-3?5.
PE-86
Dynamotor, input 28 volts DC, output 250 volts DC at 60
ma.
PE-101C
Dynamotor, input 12 or 24 volts, output 800 voits at 20 ma
and 400 volts at 135 ma, plus 9 volts at L.1 amps. Used
with BC-645.
PE-103A
Dynamotor, 500 volts at 160 ma from either 6 or 12 volts
DC.
PE-104
Dynamotor, 90 volts at 50 ma from 6 or 12 volts DC input.
PE-109
Direct current power plant. Gasoline enginedriven generator, has 32 volt output at 2000watts.
PRS-I
Mine detector.
RAK-?
Navy Receiver.
9 tubes, 115 volt AC operation
6 bands 15 Kc to 600 Kc
RA-20
115v. 60 cycle power supplyfor BC-312, BC-342.
RA-38
Rectifier, 15 KVA, output is 15 KV at 500 ma, variable,
weight2040 lbs., 63" x 54" x 57".
RA-58A
Hi voltage supply.
500 to 15,000volt continuousìy
variable at 35 ma for
breakdowntests, 115volt AC operation.
RA-63A
Rectifier, input 115 volts at 60 cycles, output 12 volts at
8 amps.
RA-105
Rectifier, 11? volt, 60 cycles input, output is 2000 volts,
610 v, 415 v, 300 v, 200 v, all DC plus 6.3 volts AC.
Weighs119 lbs. and is 10' x 24" x 19".
RAX-I
Receiver combination.
#1- 4 bandsfrom 200 to 1500Kcs
#2- 4 bandsfrom 1500to 9000
#3- 5 bands from ? to 27 Mcs
Operates from 24 volt dynamotor
RC-150
IFF equipment,usedwith SCR-270and 271.
_119-
RC-188A
IFF equipment,157 to 18b Mcs, Transmitter/Receiver
indicator, 62 tubes, operates from 110 volts, 60 cycles.
RL-9
Interphone amplifier from 24 volt DC dynamotor.
RT-1248
GE transmitter and receiver.
435 to 500 Mcs
20 watts out
5 tubes using WE 316A final
Receiveruses 10 tubes gb5 lst Det, 9bb Osc, (3)
7H? IFs, 786,7H7
12 volts required
RU-16/cF-11
Transmitter - Receiver.
3000to 4525 and 6000 to g0b0Kcs Transmitter
195to 13,575KC receiver
12 watt voice or CW
100 lbs. and 13" x 31"
scR-195
Transceiver Walkie -Talkie.
52.8to 65.8 Mcs
27 lbs. with knapsack
25 mile range
handset and spare parts plus antenna (telescope)
scR-269F
Radio compass.
17 tube superhet receiver
200 to 1750Kcs in 3 bands
scR-2?4N
Commandset composedof 4b3A series receivers and
457A transmitters (see those listings).
scR-4?4
Portable transmitter and receiver, covering 40 and g0
T9!er bands, 1 volt tubes in receiver. Has 6V6 v.f.o.,
6V6 power àÍtp., and 6V6 modulator.
scR-522
Transmitter and Receiver:
100to 156Mcs
12 watts output on voice
4 crystal frequencies
antennais AN-104-B L/4wave
Transmitter alone is BC-62b
Receiver is BC-624
Tubes used: (2) ASZ
(1) e002
(3) 12A6
(3) e003
(1) oco
(1) 12AH7
(2) 6ss?
(3) 12SG7
(1) 12J5
(1) t2C8
-t20-
SCR-536
Wakie Tatkie.
1- 1R5
1- 1T4
1- 1S5
2- 3S4
scR-578
Gibsongirl transmitter. Automatic sos for sea
rescue.
SCR-625
Mine detector.
Balancedinductancebridge with 1000 cycle
osc.
?Ìî".if.vo,ts
B0",,"",weighs
?i[":ri?fJfftf":
15 lbs.
SPR-2A
Receiver.
Superhet1000to 3100Mcs
2C40UHF osc.
1lb VAC operation
lb tubes. Weighs 15 lbs. and is g" x 10,,x 23,,
T-178
carbon hand mike, 200 0hms single buttonpress
to taik.
TA-12
Bendú 100 watt transmitter; v.f.o., par g0? final.
TBW
Transmitter, similar to GO-g.
B_19,100
kc., 1b0watts.
TBY
Transmitter/Receiver 2g_g0Mcs, Voice and
MCW
Output l/2 watt. portable.
TCS-9
Transmitter and Receiver, 2b watt output.
1b00to 12,000Kcs
11b Volts AC
Crystals or VFO
TU-58' 68, etc. Tuning units for Bc-g?b rransmitter (see
risting of
BC-375).
I-152AM
Radio altimeter indicator.
3
6AGb, 2X2, 3Dpl, operates from 110 volts,
.each
400 cycles.
I-722A
Signal gene-rator,self contained,115 volts 60
cycle
supp_tl,with crystal calibrator, g_1b Mcs and 1b0_
230 Mcs, with harmonics covers g to 30g Mcs.
I-233
Rangecalibrator.
(2) 6SN?,(2) 6L6, (2) 6V6, (1) 6SJ?,(1) 5y3.
602A-41
Amplifier 2 stage RF amp for UHF.
-t2t_
CROSS INDEX OF ARIVTY VT NIIMBERS AND COMMERCIAL
Tube Listings bY VT Numbers
VT
Number
Commercial
Number
VT
Number
w E - 2 0 3 A * * vT-43
vT-44
wE-2058
ìiÍ
VT-45
)|+
vr-46
vT-46A
2Lt
vr-47
IAN 211
vr-48
wE-215A
vT-49
2t2A**
vr-6
vr-50
w x - 1 2 **
vT-?
uv-204** v T - 5 1
vT-8
vT-52
VT-10
VT.53
v r - 1 1 i(,f
vTvr-12 **
vr-54
vr-13 **
+
+
vr-55
vr-14
vT-56
v r - 1 6 *:f
vr-57
860
VT-17
*+
vr-58
VT-18
VT-60
vr-19 861
vr-62
vr-20
VT-63
VT-21
VT-64
204A
vT-22
**
vr-65
vr-23
VT-65A
864
vr-24
vr-66
10
vr-25
vr-66A
spec
10
vr-25A
vT-67
22
vr-26
vr-68
vT-27 3 0
vT-69
2
4
,
2
4
A
VT-28
vr-70
27
vr-29
vî-72
VT-30 01-A
vr-?3
31
vT-31
*,i
vT-14
vr-32
vr-75
VT-33 3 3
VT-?6
V T - 3 4 207
vT-77
35/5r
vr-35
vT-?8
36
vr-36
VT.8O
3?
vr-37
VT-83
VT-38 38
vr-84
8
6
9
VT-39
vr-8 6
VT.39A 869A
vr-864
40
vr-40
VT-868
VT-4I. 8 5 1
vr-8 7
872
vr-42
VT-8?A
vr-42A 8?2A spec
VT-1
vT-2
vT-3
VT.4A
VT-48
VT-4C
vT-5
Commercial
Number
VT
Number
845
32
45
866
866A
VT-88
vT-88A
VT-888
.tt
41
39/44
50
841
45 spec
(vr-42A)
34
865
56
58
850
801,801A
46
800
6C5
6C5G
6F6
6F6G
30 spec
6B7
6D6
6F?
842
843
524
?6
f l
f ó
80
B3
84/624
6K?
6K7G
6K7GT
6L?
6L7G
-r22-
NUMBERS
Commercial
Number
6R7
6R7G
6R?GT
89
vr - 89
V T - 9 0 6H6
vT-90A 6H6GT
V T - 9 1 6I?
v T - 9 1 A 6J?GT
6Q?
vT-92
vr-92A* 6Q7G
V T - 9 3 688
v T - 9 3 A 6B8G
615
vr-94
VT-94A 6J5G
selec
vT-94B 6]5 spec
rl
"
vr-94c 6J5G
VT-94D 6J5GT
2A3
vr-95
V T - 9 6 6N7
vT-968 6N7 spec selec
5W4
vr-9?
V T - 9 8 6U5/6G5
6F8G
vT-99
v T - 1 0 0 807
V T - 1 O O A807 mod
vr-101 83?
v r - 1 0 2 canceled
v r - 1 0 3 6SQ?
v r - 1 0 4 12SQ?
v r - 1 0 5 6SC7
v r - 1 0 6 803
v T - 1 0 7 6V6
vr-107A 6V6GT
v r - 1 0 ? B 6V6G
v r - 1 0 8 45OTH
vr-109 2 0 5 1
v T - 1 1 1 5BP4/t802P4
v T - 1 1 2 6AC7/t852
v r - 1 1 4 5T4
v T - 1 1 5 6L6
v r - 1 1 5 A 6L6G
v r - 1 1 6 6SI7
v T - 1 1 6 A 6SJ7GT
v r - 1 1 6 8 6SJ?Y
v r - 1 1 7 6SK?
CROSS INDEX OF ARIVTY VT NUMBERS AND COMMERCIAL NUMBERS
Tube Listings by VT Numbers
VT
Number
Commercial
Number
VT-1l?A 6SK7GT
VT-118 832
vT-119 2X2/879
vT-120 954
v T - 1 2 1 9 55
vr-122
530
VT-123 RCAA-5586
supercededby VT-12
vT-124 lAscT
vT-125 1C5cT
vT-126 6X5
VT.126A 6X5G
VT-1268 6X5GT
VT-127 spec tube
VT
Number
Commercial
Number
vT-154 814
v T - 1 5 5 spec tube
vT-156
vT-157
VT-158
vT-159 : : l
vT-160
vT-161 12SA7
v T - 1 6 2 I 2Sl?
vT-163 6C8G
vT-164 1619
v T - 1 6 5 t624
v T - 1 6 6 37 1 A
V T - 1 6 ? ot\ó
ÌI
II
VT-12?A
v T - 1 6 ? A 6K8G
v T - 1 2 8 1 6 3 0 ( A 5 5 B B )VT-168A'6Y6G
vr-129 304TL
vT-169 12CB
vr-130 25OTL
vT-170 lE5-GP
v T - 1 3 1 12SK?
vT-1?1 1R5
v T - 1 3 2 12KBspec
V T - 1 7 1 A1R5(loctal)
v T - 1 3 3 12SR?
vT-t72
vr-134 12A6
VT-1?3
v T - 1 3 5 12J5GT
v T - 1 7 4 3S4
V T - 1 3 5 A7215
vT- 175 1 6 1 3
v T - 1 3 6 16 2 5
V T - 1 ? 6 6A8_7/1853
vT-13? 1626
VT-17? 1LH4
VT-138 1629
vT-178 1LC6
vT-139 vR-150/30 vT-179 1LN5
v r - 1 4 0 * 16 2 8
vT- 180* 3LF4
vr-141 5 3 1
v T - 1 8 1 4t rLya4
vT-142 wE-39DY1
V T - 1 8 2 387/ t29L
vT-143 805
v T - 1 8 3 LR4/ 1294
vr-t44
813
v T - 1 8 4 vR-ec/30
v T - 1 4 5 523
v T - 1 8 5 3D6/ 1299
v r - 1 4 6 lN5GT
V T - 1 8 6 spec tube
vT-147 r A T G T
VT.1B? R?q ^
v r - 1 4 8 lD8GT
vT-188 7E6
v T - 1 4 9 3A8GT
V T - 1 8 9 7F7
v r - 1 5 0 6SA7
v T - 1 9 0 7H7
V T - 1 5 0 A6SA?GT
vT-191 316A
v T - 1 5 1 6A8G
v T - 1 9 2 I A1t
V T - 1 5 1 86ABGT
v T - 1 9 3 7C7
v T - 1 5 2 6K6GT
v T - 1 9 4 7J7
V T - 1 5 2 A6K6G
vT-195 1005
v T - 1 5 3 1 2 C 8s p e c
v T - 1 9 6 6W5G
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ll
VT
Number
Commercial
Number
V T - 1 9 ? A5Y3cr/c
V T - 1 9 8 A6G6G
v T - 1 9 9 6SS?
vT-200 vR-105/30
v T - 2 0 1 25L6
V T - 2 0 1 C2 5 L 6 G T
v T - 2 0 2 9002
v T - 2 0 3 9003
vT -204 HK24G
v T - 2 0 5 6ST?
V T - 2 0 3 A5V4G
v T - 2 0 7 12AH?GT
VT-2OB 7B8
vT-209 12SG?
v T - 2 1 0 154
\r.r
91 l
6SG7
vT -212 9 5 8
V T - 2 1 3 AA T R A
Ìf.t
,1À
l/T
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vT-216
\/'r
D1t
\ L- ZLÓ
12H6
6E5
816
811
lOOTH
vT-219
vT -220 2 5 O T H
vT -221 3 Q 5 G T
f
L
- a L z
YT -223
v't -224
vT -225
vT -226
Y T- 2 2 7
vT -228
vr -229
884
rnau I
RK-34
30?A
3 EP 1 l 1 8 0 6 P 1
7t84
8012
6SL?GT
350A
6SN7GT
E-1148
6SR7
r{Y - I 148
IrY -615
vT-230
vT-231
YT -232
vT-233
vT-234
vT-235
vT-236 ÒJO
vT -237 U J I
VT-238 956
vT-239 1LE3
vT-240 71 0 A
CROSSINDEX OF ARIVTYVT NUMBER,SAND COMMERCIAL NI,'MBER,S
T\rbe Listings by VT Numbers
VT
Number
Commercial
Number
vT-241 7E.5/1201
vr-243 ZCE/:jzOàt
vT-244 5U4c
vT-245 2050
vT-246 918
vT-247 6Ac?
vT-248 1808P1
vT-249 1006
vT-250 EF50
vT-251 441
vT-252 923
vT-264 304TH
vT-255 ?05A
vT-z56 z,P486
vT-257 K-?
vT-259 829
vT-260 VR-?5/30
vr-264 3Q4
vT-266 1616
vT-26? 5?8
vT-268 1zSC?
vT-269 71?A
vT-277 4L7
vT-279 GY-2
vT-280r c7063
vT-281* IIY-14527
vr-282
2c489
VT_2B3*eF_206
vT-284 QF-19?
vT-285r QF_200C
vT-286 832A
vT-28? 815
vT-288 12SH?
vT-289 12SL?GT
*
Indicates VT number
canceled.
i* Obsolete.
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