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Alignment of the Compensators
The accurate adjustment of the various compensating con-
densers is vital to the proper functioning of this receiver . There
are four compensati 1gcondensers in the I. F. Circuit, four in the
Oscillatcr Circuit, three in the R. F. Amplifier Circuit and three
in the Antenna Lircuit . Incorrect adjustment will cause loss of
sensitivity, unsatisfactory tone, and poor selectivity.
To accurately adjust this receiver, precision test equipment is
necessary. A signal generator such as the PHILCO MODEL 088
SIGNAL GENERATOR, covering from 110 to 20,000 K. C. is
recommended for adjusting the compensators at the various fre-
quencies specified. A visual indication of the receiver output is
also necessary to obtain correct adjustment of the compensators.
PHILCO MODEL 025 CIRCUIT TESTER contains a sensitive
output meter and is recommended for these adjustments.
Philco Fibre Handle Screw-driver No. 27-7059 completes the
necessary equipment for these adjustments. The locations of the
various compensators are shown in Figs . 3 and 4.
· The following procedure must be observed in adjusting the
compensators:-
Dial Calibration - In order to adjust this receiver correctly,
the dial must be aligned to track properly with the tuning con-
denser . To do this, rotate the tuning condenser control to the
extreme counter-clockwise position (maximum capacity). Loosen
the screw of dial hub , then turn dial until the glowing indicator
is centered on the first index line of dial scale (see Fig. 2). Now
tighten the dial hub set screw in this position.
Shadow Meter Adjustment - Remove aerial and allow tubes
to warm up. Then adjust shadow meter as follows:
1 Move the Shadow meter coil backwards and forwards, until the
shadow is within one-eighth of an inch of each side of the screen,
2 Remove the Rectifier tube from its socket, and rotate the
shadow meter coil for minimum shadow width.
3 Repl ace the Rectifier tube. The shadow should then return to
maximum width or within one-eighth of an inch of each side
of the screen. If the shadow does not return to maximum width,
operations 1 and 2 should be continued until it does.
Output Meter - The 025 Output Meter is connected to the
plate and cathode termina ls of the (6F6G) tube . Adjust the
meter to use the (0-30) Volt Scale .
During the I. F. and R. F. adjustments, the signal generator •
output should be maintained at the lowest possible level that will
give an indication on the output meter.
INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY CIRCUIT
Frequency 470 K. C.
1 Connect the 088 Signal Generator output lead, through a .1
mfd. condenser, to the control grid of the 6A8G tube; and the
ground connection of th e output lead to the chassis.
2 Set the ran ge switch in positio n No. 1 (Broad cast), then rotate
the tuning condenser of the receiv.er to the maximum capaci tv
position (counter-clockwise), and adjust the signal generator
for 470 K. C.
3 Adjust compensators @a 2nd I. F. Sec., ® 2nd I. F . Pri ., @a
1st I. F. Sec., and @ 1st I. F. Pri. for maximum readin g on
output meter.
RADIO FREQUENCY CIRCUIT
Tuning Range - 7.3 to 22:0 M. C.
1 Remov e the signal generator output lead from the grid of 6A8G
tube, and connect it through a .1 mfd. condenser to terminal
No. 1 on aerial input panel, and the generator ground lead to
termin al No. 3, rear of chassis.
(a) Terminals 2 and 3 of aerial input panel must be connected
with connector link provided on the panel , during these adjust -
ments .
2 Set the tuning range switch in position No: 3 (Short Wave).
Turn the signal generator and receiver dials to 18 M. C. and
adjust compensators @b Osc., @b R. F. and (Db Ant. for
maximum output. (See Note (a) below) .
(a) The adjustment of the Radio Frequency compensator on
the high frequency range causes a slight detuning of the oscil-
lator circuit. In order to overcome this detuning effect, connect
a variable condenser of approximately 350 mmfd., havinp- a
good vernier drive, across the oscillator section of the tuning
condenser. Leaving the signal generator and receiver dials at
18 M. C., tune the added condenser so that the second har-
monic of the receiver oscillator will beat against the signal from
the 088 signal generator bringing in the signal. The antenna and
R. F. compensators(Db and@b should then be adjusted to give
maximum output. Now remove the external condenser and
turn compensator @b to maximum capacity (clockwise) then
without moving signal generator or receiver tuning condenser,
back off compensator @b (counter -clockwise) until a second
peak is reached on the output meter. The first peak is caused
by tuning to the image frequency signal and must not be used .
Tuning Range 2.3 to 7.4 M. C.
1 Turn the range switch to position No. 2 (police). Rotate the
signal generator and receiver dials to 7.0 M. C. Then adjust
compensator @a for maximum output. Now turn the signal
generator and receiver dials to 6.0 M. C. and adjust compensa -
tors @a R . F. and (Da Ant . for maximum reading on the output
meter .
Tuning Range 530 to 1720 K. C.
1 Set the range switch in position No. 1 (Broadcast). Set the 088
Signal Generator indicator at 800 K. C. and the receiver dial
at 1600 K. C.
(a) In adjusting the receiver at 1600 K. C. the second harmonic
of 800 K. C., to which the signal generator is tuned, is used .
The second harmonic of 800 K C. is 1600 K. C. Now adj ust
compen sators@Osc ., ® R. F. and ©A nt . for maximum read-
ing on output meter.
2 The low frequency end of the range is now tuned by turning the
signal generator and receiver dials to 600 K. C. and adjusting
compens ator ® Osc. Series - (see Note (a) below) - for maxi-
mum read ing on output meter.
(a) Whil e compens ator ® is being adjusted, the tuning con-
denser must be rolled for maximum output. This is accom-
plished as follows: - First tune compensator ® for maximum
output. Then vary the tuning condenser for maximum output
at 600 K. C. Now retune compensator®• and again vary the
tuning condenser back and forth at 600 K. C. for maximum
output. This operation of first turning the compensator then
the tuning condenser is continued until maximum outp ut is
obtained at the 600 K. C. frequency .
3 After the low frequen cy (600 K. C.) end of the ranl\"eis adjusted,
the 1600 K. C. end is readjusted, as given in Paragraph (1)
above, to correct any variation that the low frequency series
compensator may have caused in ·the alignment of the high
frequency end.
4 Now turn the signal generator and receiver dials to 1500 K. C.
and readjust compensators © Ant ., and® R. F ., for maximum
output.