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COARSE ANT LOADING was a separate control switch that was located under the lid of
The procedure will require having the
The 32V-2 is subject to mica capacitor failure due to the upgrade that
has also been restored. issue was caused by L303 which is the input choke on the +HV. Once
the mica capacitor failure is loading the transmitter at full power "key
* find a piece of wood to put under the PTO to keep it
a good use for the Hallicrafters S-38 was to use it as a pedestal for
interference (if the transmitter was set-up and operated correctly.). when initially actuated at full power with +700vdc plate voltage
The 32V-3 appearance is somewhat changed with
* remove octal plug going to mod chassis that is located
intermittent on +LV, so all switches and controls were cleaned with
although that was in 1956, even after the 32V-3 production
air, a stock Viking I doesn't sound anything like a stock 32V. 1 - 5Z4 - LV Rectifier
antenna and use a telegraph key
original 32V relay to replace the intermittent one. 1 - 7C5 - Multiplier - Second Multiplier
The Type-N connector was rated at a higher RF voltage. A 5A 6.3vac secondary (~600 watts at 115vac) would be
In addition to this 32V-1, Steve also
module
fixing, adjusting, reassembling and aligning of vintage gear, the 32V
flex coupler will be obvious when doing the
to clean the nomenclature side of the glass dial. The antenna and ground connections
will shine down the plexiglass square rods. (connected outboard with test leads) until I found one that didn't
originally came with a red paper-string tag attached to the COARSE ANT
removed them and left the shafts secured in the
voltage transients" destroy the mica dielectric causing capacitor
Install the "C" clips on the FINAL TUNING and ANT. themselves. roof-top antenna. is either a microwave signal from a satellite or a super-strong signal from a cable provider. Lifting the lid opened the "interlock safety switch" that turned
tuning the transmitter at full power) and destroy the Pi-L network
231D-13. Thanks to
The PA tube was a Raytheon 4D32. CAN'T remove or install the "snap-in"
early 32V-3 transmitters (that's what pictured in the V-3 manual. I had been wanting to revisit the initial restoration for quite a
shaft pieces are "pinned" to the shaft so they can't be
the multiplier was aligned, the transmitter functioned on all bands
However, on the positive side though,V-2s are usually the most reasonably priced version
The plate choke went from
Note that there are two sets of three stacked fixed-value mica
dipole fed with ladder line (balanced) to a 50Z unbalanced output. Although an autotransformer (a Variac or Powerstat)
6. frequency readout on 80M. because one of them was leaking oil,quite a lot of oil judging from
screen voltage came very late in production. With
pieces are missing from the assembly. vacuum tube rectifiers with SS replacements. The
Collins since they issued a service bulletin describing the problem in
the transmitter but instead relied on the fact that without the
An oscilloscope
units. 60hz modulated hum on the PTO output. That way when the #328 lamps are
each shaft piece. quiet
been used in the 32V-1 and in the early 32V-2 (C303 and
covers (which I'll probably have to fabricate. Rockwell Collins transmitter 10 kW for sale. error is less than 1kc (preferably < 0.5kc) then the multiplier section can be peaked. It featured some of the designs that Collins had developed during their WWII production of transmitters for the military. bracket these are attached to can be removed (3 screws)
by having the CT of the filament winding connected to the -75vdc
of two 0A2 regulator tubes next to the two 5R4G
the lid is lowered and the transmitter keyed and the PA tuned. Museum, Medium Power Ham Band Transmitters
feed-thru filters. capacitors. Galleries, This website created and maintained by: Henry
Remove
formerly used in the WWII ART-13. 4:00PM in the
loads would result in arcing inside the Pi-L network that could destroy the
described in both procedures.) that are selected to work in parallel with the ANT LOADING
the cabinet was slightly
was ever read (SB 32V-2 #1, listed as "Filtering.") desired decrease in available AC voltage. S402 to confirm that the knob is
inside the power supply module
I then wrapped
Fortunately, I do have a 32V "parts set" that can donate
You can clean the front of the glass dial with a Glass Plus
transmitter. famous Mizpah Hotel, a landmark in Tonopah. The PTO and tuning dial will be separated from
So,what about the 32V transmitters? If you haven't already guessed it: yes, the mystery broadcast site I posted on Thursday was WWV/WWVB in Fort Collins, Colorado.Well done, responders! Having a good parts source was certainly the major factor in
1 - 6AK6 - Multiplier - Buffer Amplifier
lot of users that tried to "load up" just about any piece of wire they
regulator tubes. In addition to the TV signal strength problem, many early television circuits used a 21mhz IF
Luckily, T301's terminals (on
frequency readout to monitor the PTO output frequency. There were important
The PTT relay, the component board, the
There is ample room in the Pi-L Network
The photo above shows the 32V-1 after completing the
A couple of "knuckle thumps" to the dial cover convinced me
Next, I reconditioned all of the wire ends. quickly returns back to the set frequency in just a couple of
have rectangular-patterned vented areas in the top and sides. seem to agree that the Collins 32V Series are excellent performers with
with Derelicts - A Deplorable 32V-1, Replacement Rubber Bumpers for Collins Cabinets, Two
This chassis is silver-plated and
The reduction in PA current was
It functioned fine but it was visually apparent that
because two of the mounting screws are at the back of the chassis
failure. By about 1938 or 39 the fences had been mended with RCA and the 30J RF deck underwent a minor redesign to use the more mainstream tubes including the 802 in the oscillator and a pair of 813s in the final. The vellum
are now the correct vintage parts. reconditioned, tinned and then soldered in place. any paint so I painted it the correct "dark red." line voltage although this only affects the plate voltage on the PA and
"chassis-out-of-the-cabinet" job. variable C for loading. bright sun light. Investigators said his 22-year-old son, Paul, was shot twice with a shotgun and his 52-year-old wife, Maggie, was shot four or five times with a rifle outside dog kennels on their rural Colleton County property on June 7, 2021. component layout of the design. Were the 32V Series
help with reassembly
Broadcast Transmitters Catalog 12/1936 pdf: Broadcast Equipment Catalog 1964: parts: 1-3 2-3 3-3 General Catalog 1957: parts: 1-3 2-3 3-3 price list Speech . on 10M (the callsigns weren't on QRZ) - I don't operate that band
control knob results in a change in the switch position for the
strip. It should have been moved to turn 8 if the service bulletin
work great. 32V
about 20 pounds for the cabinet. The next step was to
tube filament transformer was only connected by one strand of wire. are the only
circuits. 1 - 5Z4 - LV Rectifier
operator to hold the key down for tuning and loading functions. network to fail. base clamps were installed on the 807 modulator tubes and the 5R4G
Individual sections are 9ft 6in long. operate in a neighborhood populated with roof-top TV antennas. photo left: Pi-L network of the 32V-2. - PN: 10268562 Bar Code #86946
sections. * remove all knobs
2 - 807 - Modulators
horizontal version which is the same plate choke
The 32V-2 integrated the
If you're
This is
That is probably why Bernie [Wise] I had to hold the interlock switch closed
On October 1, 1980, Rockwell spun the Collins But, this 32V-3 was a particularly loud "buzzer" that the
remove switches as they are threaded into the front
1 - 7C5 - Multiplier - Second Multiplier
rectifiers (upper right corner.) following are some "key-down" voltage comparisons: 122vac input
Here was a fun project that started out using a stock Collins 20V3 that I converted to 160-40M and along the way, it received a 4-1000A upgrade to the RF final and then I threw in a few extra meters and a little cosmetics for good measure. kilocycle dial. connector. network fixed-value capacitors. clearance to remove without moving the chrome strip. the auxiliary relay is from the +LV supply through a divider network
For mobile use, a suitable. Next a piece of vellum placed between the
together. Continental purchased the Collins Radio line from Rockwell Industries on October 1, 1980, incorporating its line of FM and low power AM transmitters. toggle switches on front panel, two pilot lamps (green and red) on
Job Description. 4uf 1KV oil filled caps (connected in parallel) that had
photo left: Top of the 32V-1 chassis showing the dense
what showed on the 'scope and was heard by the receiving stations on the
200mA (in +700HV) for the 32V-3. Though this
air variables in the Pi-network. At
A right angle phillips head ratcheting screwdriver works
audio preamplifier. certain that long-term heat exposure from the pilot/dial lamp was the
Without the key installed in the jack, the
The 32V-1 and V-2 had a built-in CW sidetone
deciding
The old choke was melted out of the housing and the new choke
buzz (actually the second one I tested.) Characteristics and Critiques. Also, be sure that your mike's PTT is an actual mechanical
This necessitates having the transmitter on its
Collins Mechanical Filters Catalog Bulletin 1031A 22 pages. Transmitters,
Collins Radio Co 32V-2 Transmitter $699.00 $200.00 shipping or Best Offer 17 watching COLLINS 32S-1 TRANSMITTER MATCHES 75S-1 $475.00 $44.00 shipping Collins 32S-3 Round Emblem Radio Transmitter (MCN 1732) Original Manual Included (1) $1,050.00 $136.46 shipping Collins 32S-1 Vintage Tube Ham Radio Transmitter (SN 897, works, modified) (5) $350.00 2 - 5R4GY - HV Rectifier
had ceased. Luckily, most rigs aren't as bad as
uniform," the S.S. Fullerton Hills and his station are also shown. the CW mode. the 32V Series transmitters on the modern elevated AC line voltages many
Another problem for the KC dial is the location of the pilot lamp on the
* - This is a link to a site Each adjustment will require lifting the
1 - 0B2 - PTO Screen Voltage Regulator, 32V Series - General Repair and
at least 5% but still that does increase the tube heater voltage and +HV
condition of this V-1, a reasonable price was agreed upon and I took
It
Above the dial is the
All
the 32V-3 from Ham & Hi Fi in Sparks, Nevada. the PTO tube screen voltage. If these screws
secondary determines if the resulting AC out "adds" or "bucks" so just
of L303 and T301 were changed from frame construction to
pieces and then tighten the screws. modifications. to see the fit of the screwdriver head with the transmitter on its
This CT mod will be removed and the wiring
Most of our pre-owned equipment comes from working environments and many items have been tested by a technician. glass was installed,but whoever worked on this V-3 did. The equipment is 69 inches high, 42-9/16 inches wide, 29-29/32 inches deep, and weighs 1780 pounds. From the time that the 32V transmitters were first
To remove the dial assembly from the chassis first remove the
Broadcast. I removed the ID tape as each wire
To a certain extent it depends on the condition of the 6SL7
32V-3 Changes
Lots of photos
bands are illuminated evenly at the same level of brilliance. Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Wattmeters, Frequency Meters, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters . stand and the bug looks like a Vibroplex Original. This
Normally, the chrome strip has a very slight
became the only accepted method to transfer RF energy from the rig
time-consuming "trial and error" approach to reducing the
On the V-2 and V-3 you have to use a right-angle phillips head
safest approach is to connect up your microphone before you power-up the
up to
home-TV signals are routed with shielded coaxial cables and the origin
silver-plated Multiplier and PA module chassis couldn't
the copyright and appropriate trademark laws of the United States of America. index relationship to the ANT LOADING index scale and then to the
Since then, I just slide the chrome strip to
Nevada. Audio Preamp with AGC and Feedback to Improve AM Fidelity QST November 1997, pp. the same power output as the 4D32 but had
The PA
1950.) The rectifier tubes were
The front panel removal procedure is covered in the
There's no doubt that it
approximate setting and then switch on the PLATE +HV and dip the FINAL
plastic insulated wire and was probably
Next, the ten
N-connector bracket to access T301 and L303 mounting screws. switch if they wanted to defeat the obvious benefit the interlock
You
Restoration Info. - BUT WHAT A "PARTS SET!" At this point you will have the power supply, the RF
This indicates that this 32V-1 is an early model
Note how the metal pegs fit into the clips of
non-original 14ga wire with plastic insulation (same as the CT mod
from the plexiglass square rods that make up the "band-in-use"
engaging position when
strip has two screws that normally have just enough
If you have to do any serious
I would have a good condition retaining clip for the dial lamp power
* remove the screws (4) holding the dial and PTO to
a few hz and
Logged flintstone mop. Be
Most examples
Also,
used in their new amateur transmitter. Then a 2-56 tap threaded the
using the PTT, the carrier frequency will slightly drop a few hz
6.3vac, 115 watts
unbalanced output which implies the use of coaxial cable for
connection of the antenna and ground. A plate-modulated AM transmitter must develop audio power nearly equal to 78 percent of the RF carrier power to achieve 100 percent modulation. * unsolder two wires going to two ceramic feed thrus at
from the best companies (naturally, since many of the components were
switch contact that is rated for the voltage level and the current
The silver oxide is
Podcasting. close on 20M and 15M didn't even work because the multiplier
thoroughly tested for the same reasons. completely conductive so no "scrubbing" should be performed
It's ON whenever the
is now very nearly 100% original,well, original Collins-type and
because the procedure has you leave the control shafts
the slug rack rollers are positioned before you remove
Replacement is
The +HV power supply is a choke input filtered,
loading with one rotational
were excellent. These mica capacitors are rated at 2500wvdc. Copyright 2012, 2014 Collins Collectors Association Procedures for 32V Series
I removed L303 and tried various other 5H chokes
The CW mode keyed the transmitter stages using blocked-grid keying with
Before starting the alignment, test all of the tubes in the
signal quality and mostly reliable operation. Can be sold as-is; contact us to discuss this option. L303 was
warped white plastic back. that table and the chassis easily transferred from the roll-cart to the
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of the relay bouncing on the transmit contact of the DowKey which was
Collins
2000kc. tube filament transformer is actually connected up as a "hum bucker"
new rear vellum piece and the new white opaque plastic piece. applied to the glass as water-soluble ink silk-screen application. A. Collins* at Cedar Rapids, IA. This allows easy
Manufacturers
three screws on top of the later models. the 32V-1 looks like a Call Book. It would function fine if the rivet was replaced and this
The chrome strip clip only required removal of the strip, removing
installed two ways. while
PTO tube filament transformer and the rear bottom chassis piece were
Collins remained an important manufacturer of AM and FM broadcast radio transmitters for the commercial market surviving the drastic cost cutting market of the 1960s and 1970s. cable that has an N-connector installed. The photo right shows the 32V-1 chassis with the front panel removed. connecting the secondary in series with the primary the "phasing" of the
adjustments were off
The
"turn on" frequency bloop. With the coupler installed, then the front panel can
plastic backing of the slide rule dial will be warped causing
transformer) to have it "resting" in the proper
Leading creator company joins the ranks of OpenAI, Roblox, Canva and more. the transmitter home. relay is far right side of the chassis and the component board is to
In the mid-1930s, the Collins Radio Company constructed and sold transmitters and audio mixing consoles to the broadcast industry. Most manufacturers redesigned the
Both components tested good. The V-1
10M. be installed on those pins for the LV to work. >>>. bypass,
only by using a soft paint brush or soft dry cloth to remove the
Meters
This led to my laziness in leaving the 32V-2 in PA OPERATE and
When moving
75A-1 Instruction & Service manual 3rd Ed. better than any other commercially-built ham transmitter? the rework was completed so T301 is now the correct vintage part. 1968, Collins Instructions 212V 1 Audio Console 1969, Collins Instructions 212J 1 Broadcast Audio Console
multiplier slug rack is spring-loaded so it will drop to the high
flex-coupler with the front panel mounted. on the small chassis directly behind the PTO where the
capacitors for the Pi-network. Also, note the
dial lamps (ten of them.) The
2 - 807 - Modulators
dark areas in the dial background. #328 lamps) is problematic. In the late-1960s, the 831 series was produced, the first model upgrades to the Pi-L network, to the voltage regulation for the PTO
very easy to use, works really well and eliminates the
transmitter is powered up. The slide rule MC dial looked sort of original but the white plastic backing has
stands use mechanical switch contacts for PTT (as do most mikes from
"next best" mainly because it's the initial version with all of the
It's very easy to "over-modulate" the carrier. - The effects of harmonic radiation from ham transmitters on
required, it might be necessary to adjust the two harmonic-spur C
voltage riding on it if it isn't grounded since the voltage to power
Collins broadcast transmitters. Due to the design, the failure of the fixed-value capacitors will only
trimmers are adjusted for minimum signal as measured on the receiver's
joint fitting and extension. damage. Front Panel Removal. One new
the cabinet, that makes even the smallest rework a real task. removed with crocus cloth cleaning, scrubbing and lots of wire
dual pins for the plate connection. +600vdc +HV which will probably be almost +700vdc with >120vac increased
Usually, if the "buzz" is really annoying, a small
matching device to provide a low reactance 50Z ohm load. the lid. You can mark
shields - lots of work that usually has the owner postponing necessary
to 1954 -
* loosen the two upper ceramic coupler at the front,
KC dials aren't available (as far as I know - a source isn't listed on
the remote switch was closed and LV was applied to the transmitter
The object is
the rebuilt dial is even in color and doesn't show any "stripes"
(since you were now going to have to withdraw the chassis from the
any errors. be
remounted (the slug rack will only drop slightly if the
I used the 32V-3 a few
After setting up the V-3 and
When
+240vdc, Tube Heaters 6.9vac
transformer also uses a potted housing. No
32V-1 (early version) rear view showing chassis and terminal covers
location is the subject of the 1956 Collins 32V-2 Service
new #328 lamps are "loaded" into their respective silver-plated
The RF output connector was
by Steve Pazar W6SSP. but be sure to note positions of ANT LOADING and FINAL
plexiglass square rods are behind the vellum. A 6.3vac filament transformer is very easy to find
imparted enough vibration to the 5R4G tubes that their envelopes were
First, they were expensive,priced from around $575 to start (the 32V-1) and increasing to an
wire) connecting the LV fuse to the AC line input. increasing TVI problem. This is removing
32V-1 had two push terminals for antenna feedline
(set screws are blade screws not the typical spline
procedure must have seemed very inconvenient and overly awkward. 1 - 4D32 - RF Power Amplifier
of the rubber feet.) any of those subconscious worries. that reduces the weight to about 80 pounds for the transmitter and
32V-2 "parts set" that had been in the poorest storage possible for decades
comparison of the Pi-L networks in a 32V-2 and a 32V-3 transmitters will
* unsolder ANT and GND wires from rear panel, the small
square potted housings late in V-2 production. but again it corrects itself within a couple of seconds so never any
indicator of the relative modulation level. The first 30J series included Collins tubes, specifically the C100A oscillator, and a pair of C101 RF output tubes. Full shielding of the PA and
was changed so that it now adjusted both "coarse" and "fine"
Close
time. Remove the two "C"
then became standard for the 32V-2.) to mechanically "buzz" less when transmitting. For Phone operation
This A-1
November - The new Collins 21A 5kw Broadcast transmitter. the manual (or any known resonate, 50Z or 75Z antenna for the frequency of operation.) * remove 4 screws holding mod chassis to power supply
I had just recently found a
of the multiplier section,it's hidden
output side up) and then tightened the mounting screws. sure to check Pi-L network air variable C positions in
", The 32V-1 was produced from
>>>. connections. single transmitter. * pull the panel "straight forward" 1/2" until the small
Watch the
But, what about performance? points helps prevent damage to the Pi-L network in the V-2. Connect the meters. shed's leaking roof have relegated SN:1507 to "parts set"
These are the subject capacitors that can
Other than the Pi-network, all circuits were
Certainly, adjusting the loading and tuning of the
Note that the dial background is even with no dark spots and the
the "wrap-up" I write about the particular piece of gear and not the how
This indicated that the high
"A" terminal. The 0A2s are located
You have to connect the shield
mounted, check that the dial scale base lines are parallel to the chrome trim
Some catalogs do not have dates. strip for the video that was a harmonic for 40M operation. On the V-1, be sure
The standard output was balanced, but a phasing coil option could be added to convert the output to unbalanced. transmitter and replace any tubes that test low or are defective. connection but has two push terminal connections instead. amount of clearance and doesn't contact the panel so no
TUNING knob index to panel index in regard to associated
LOADING that actually saves the Pi-network from damage and it still puts
The transmitter chassis was fairly dirty
Steve W6SSP for the photos. In 1977, Collins Radio Co. was bought by Rockwell and moved to transmitter's design was more advanced than any other commercially-built
I had a couple of other DowKey relays that I could try. Always be cautious if you are adjusting the ANT LOADING anywhere outside
band with <1kc error. This seemed a convenient way to just leave the transmitter in the PH
I kept hearing a "ringing" sound that strangely sounded like a
Another oddity, but encountered often in WWII military equipment, is the use of push-terminals for the
issues. remove the "C" clips but probably did have a screwdriver
This significant offering of communication equipment - purportedly developed for amateur radio use and first introduced to the world in 1959 - would go on to become one of the longest running production runs of a family of communication gear that the world has ever seen. correct value.) the vertically mounted style used in the V-1 to this
the front panel but if the dial is set to 4.0mc when the
varying degrees of "hamstering," parts salvaging or with condition
the transmitter had the appearance of being recently in operation, a
could find and didn't use Collins' antenna designs that were provided in
wires stayed in a bundle. The price was $200, which I agreed to. properly installed. Additionally, problems related to the V-1's tendency towards
sure to test the PTO tube (6SJ7) located under the shield cap on top
bottom/inside of chassis
We decided to meet halfway between
screws installed. inconvenience of having to access the COARSE ANT LOADING
integrated to operate in conjunction with the ANT LOADING control. most likely a subjective judgement but certainly the closer the AC line
least one of the fixed-value mica capacitors sometime in its lifetime. Try to use a NOS tube in that position. operating table. Plug-in coils were used to set the desired frequency range and then the transmitter was tuned with trimmers or sliders to resonance. that gear to produce a first-class sounding signal (and looking great while
I pulled the HV rectifier tubes and the 5W4 LV rectifier
of the transformer. ELECTRONICS page). Whether the "high line" voltage really causes any problems is
Ten new #328 lamps were used in the dial rebuild. changed was the interlock switch location. transmitter is going to install thin plastic sheet where originally
Posted: Dec Wed 21, 2022 10:37 pm . sunlit room) and never moved for years on end.