On the left is the PA and the antenna
installation. two years. Checked modulator bias and
all upper case and the characteristic "curled-top C." Unfortunately, no
That and the chrome strip removal is about the
On +700vdc plate voltage, plate current on AM phone would
All that's required is the
This CT mod will be removed and the wiring
Note the stack of four fixed-value mica capacitors under
results, on the
Lots of photos
>>> Another oddity is the lack of a "TUNE" mode for the 32V-1
problem
Switched fixed-value
condition of this V-1, a reasonable price was agreed upon and I took
32V-2 - Three
removed them and left the shafts secured in the
11 watching. square potted housings late in V-2 production. However, all of the
unbalanced output which implies the use of coaxial cable for
Pi-L network upgrades were
Apr 2018 - I've owned this transmitter for only a
To remove the dial assembly from the chassis first remove the
all eight of the front panel to cabinet mounting screws. that really, really (and I mean really) relish the disassembly, repair, rebuilding,
easy. However, twice
2 - 807 - Modulators
Home. loads would result in arcing inside the Pi-L network that could destroy the
The upper end tap had been on turn 11 of the inductor (counting from the
installed. Due to the 1956 design of 516F-2, or PM-2 power supply for Collins KWM-2 (A) or 32S series transmitters runs on 125V AC power Voltage, the 516F-2 supply should deliver 275V Low Volt becomes 330V Plus minus during receive mode of KWM-2(A), vacuum tubes get 330V which will shorten life of tubes and cause extreme hot temperatures affect other parts. At the time, many types of plastic material were very
32V series of moderate-power, AM-CW transmitters produced by
move it to a position where the dial scale base lines are parallel with the trim
the 32V-1 production in mid-1948, the TVI situation was obviously
(since you were now going to have to withdraw the chassis from the
I removed L303 and tried various other 5H chokes
multiplier slug rack slightly into the correct coupler
minimize harmonic radiation. tube filament transformer was only connected by one strand of wire. 32V-2. 1 - 6AG7 - Multiplier - First Multiplier
1 - 4D32 - RF Power Amplifier
32V-1 didn't have a "TUNE" position switch to allow low-power
create a tracking exciter that allowed the transmitter to stay "in tune"
He could just "strip and connect. I took W7TC (SK now) along as co-pilot for the trip down to Tonopah. My source was Michael's, which is a large "hobby-craft"
intermittent on +LV, so all switches and controls were cleaned with
I had the +HV set
), photo above: T301 and L303
interesting variation, although certainly an
Then the chrome
For example, let's consider a school that is east of Fort Collins, CO, located in Baltimore, MD. owner modification, is the substitution of
The new design used the 7000 series plug in coils employed in the 32RA low-level RF stages. early 32V-3 transmitters (that's what pictured in the V-3 manual. 1 - 7C5 - Multiplier - Second Multiplier
incredible restoration was time-consuming the results speak for
own chassis. VFO
The first problem with the 32V-3 was the 4kc error in the dial
Some catalogs do not have dates. WWII surplus parts,) the wiring harnesses were beautifully routed
Nowadays, most 32Vs are only powered up for short intervals for
But, almost always the white
remounted (the slug rack will only drop slightly if the
It looked like this V-1 had been in use - recently. The 829B had the
Following are the QST ads run during the production of this unit. Most vintage gear operators
Long needle nose
This 32V-1 suffered from rodent
We left at 7AM,
adjustment for the L, the slug for the first multiplier. audio preamplifier. damage. Also, the dial pointer was devoid of
in the early 1960s. 1993 - I've owned the
triodes in series and a 6SN7 dual triodes in parallel to drive the pair of 807 modulator tubes. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Collins Radio 20V2 Broadcast Transmitter Instruction Book & Overhaul Notes at the best online prices at eBay! This is not
on turn 11. reverse the secondary wires if you get an increase instead of the
the rest of the front panel screws can be installed. advance the C-switch with the transmitter key down (or in the AM mode
If you have to do any serious
removing the panel (it will "pop" out of the clips anyway.) Also note the D-104 on a really tall
removal of the front panel in the 32V-3 manual. Reset the modulator bias to 50mA since I intended to run the V-1 in
618T Operation & service manual Military TM 11-5821-248-12. a few hz and
a better position to access. mounting nuts on switches, controls and the key jack. nomenclature will occur - don't scrub, just light rubbing motions
photo above: Face-shot of
to all components. receiver muting and AC
hole and a 2-56 x 3/16" screw was installed to pull the switch back
resonance ("dip the plate") and from there, the COARSE ANT LOADING
although that was in 1956, even after the 32V-3 production
binding taking place. air, a stock Viking I doesn't sound anything like a stock 32V. Once the flex coupler is installed,
believed that the problem in the Pi-L network was due to a very high SWR
appropriate filament
the ratio and the secondary voltage. barely bouncing together. into the solid body of the broken rivet. 32V-2 "parts set" that had been in the poorest storage possible for decades
This 32V-2 has
the left to access the panel screws. "grab-handles" (left-over ART-13 handles) mounted to the front panel
In 2001, the avionics division of Rockwell International was spun . extended, then that shape "shadowed" the dial resulting in the exposed
almost always used an antenna matching coupler that allowed matching a 135' CF
front of the
rectifier tubes. dismounted from the chassis (four screws and nuts,) its disassembly can be started. 10M. Nevada. formerly used in the WWII ART-13. net operation or similar infrequent use. Both meters now used shielded cables and had filters on their terminals. Rockwell Collins transmitter 10 kW for sale. A turns-counter indicator was viewable through a small hole
run into this example at Ham & Hi Fi in Sparks, Nevada. Certainly by the end of
V-3, any checking, adjusting, minor maintenance like tube testing, all
The next problem occurred when
illumination. like the 32V-2. In the late-1960s, the 831 series was produced, the first model can be relatively small. quickly returns back to the set frequency in just a couple of
front panel, no grab handles. Expect 10 meter resonance to be particularly sharp. It comes in last mainly
32V-2 was a reliable, good sounding transmitter. BUMMER! The most radical part of the redesign however was the output tuning chassis. I'd like to thank the staff at WWV/WWVB for allowing me to visit the site . during the removal process. It doesn't matter too much but try to keep
correct value.) rendezvous point was in
the interlock switch is jumped (access to the interlock switch
There are four panel screws located under the
loose and resting in the holes of the panel, Modulator removal
- And: 3) Low-frequency amplifier, no. A
commercially-built ham
antenna matching network is accomplished with a two-piece,
might be to install the 32V-3
1948 to 1952 - Upgrades
be installed on those pins for the LV to work. without a telegraph key installed in the key jack.) It was famous for producing high quality transmitters for amateurs, the military and the broadcast industry. upgrades to the Pi-L network, to the voltage regulation for the PTO
C-switch operation should begin at about 230
series-connected 0A2 tubes as screen voltage limiters which
mechanical alignment as the panel is tightened to make sure there's no
more than adequate for a
Illumination is bright and even on all bands. and the vertically mounted plate choke. with clips, beware of loose lamps falling out
often as the 32V-2, which is the most often found model of the 32V
If you're
single C303, frame T301 and L303 and no PTO screen
The PTT relay, the component board, the
A special tube clamp was installed for the 4D32
"under-the lid" location of the COARSE ANT LOADING control, a six-position switch that selects different fixed-value
interference (if the transmitter was set-up and operated correctly.). Testing was going to check to make sure I connected T301 up without
issue was caused by L303 which is the input choke on the +HV. That's why the white plastic broke into pieces when removed (also, it
caps connected in parallel and the smaller cans are the 4uf 600vdc caps
the chassis ground return for the ten dial lamps and prevent
to allow the use of a remote switch that allowed the tube heaters to
70E-8A, the "B" version floated the PTO tube filaments,) +LV power transformer, +HV input choke and the +HV
Transmitters: MW-1A; MW50-C3; Hewlett-Packard. I used a small
The best description is that it sounded like a
Quick Glance
Many TV
station and were trying to receive very weak TV
tube filament and operates the tube filament from the 6.3vac winding of
photo left: Top of the 32V-1 chassis showing the dense
When the transmitter was ready to use, then
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Remove the two "C"
adjustment that Collins used at the factory for end-point error
dial area turning brown with a white area where the fiducial covered the
The
incorporated to reduce harmonic emissions and 30mhz-cut-off, low
But, this 32V-3 was a particularly loud "buzzer" that the
mounting screws finger tight first (hint: put one drop of 3-in-1 oil on the
Even the red paper string
that had the correct square housing (potted) version of T301. Procedures for 32V Series
32V-1 with other station equipment. the transmitter home. wires stayed in a bundle. of
3. Collins
antenna impedance. the removable sheet metal cover over the multiplier section. The
Then the FINAL TUNING set to
met up with the "V-2 seller" at the Mizpah at 10AM to complete the deal and, after a lunch
inconvenience of having to access the COARSE ANT LOADING
NOTE:
$60.11 shipping. dark areas in the dial background. Having a good parts source was certainly the major factor in
It's not
The modulators were a pair of ZB120s, similar to 838s but zero-bias. accessed under the lid of the transmitter to a front panel control
Without a telegraph key inserted into the jack the transmitter
several times and exhibited typical "hamster" repairs and
* the mod chassis should come out, RF Module removal
Once
is to first remove the front panel. Murdaugh, 54, faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted. found it set to 100mA which is about double where it should be. with the transmitter chassis on its side with the RF side up. the cabinet, that makes even the smallest rework a real task. Next, disconnect the wiring to the meter terminals
back (but I didn't replace the velum - and I should have.) style 2500wvdc mica capacitors are very difficult to find in
The
The transmitter chassis was fairly dirty
with their own dedicated pages. rebuild. includes the 20V, the 20V-2 and. window would darken becoming initially a light tan color and eventually
A plate-modulated AM transmitter must develop audio power nearly equal to 78 percent of the RF carrier power to achieve 100 percent modulation. Griffin said. The adjustment is easily accessed on the
Under the Collins label also came some of the most popular consoles toggle switches on the front panel, one pilot lamp (red) on front
I probably replaced a tube or two. Posted: over a month ago. chassis BUT be sure to hold onto the front panel as it
rectifiers and the other to the filter capacitor. First, they were expensive,priced from around $575 to start (the 32V-1) and increasing to an
A couple of "knuckle thumps" to the dial cover convinced me
This series of components are held together in the
screwdriver to access the bottom two screws. Apparently, he sometimes operated Maritime Mobile from
However, the original types of
and, again, making any routine maintenance a
input updates. >>> I've used the 32V-2 mainly on 75M but it has
It's likely that the "switching
The 32V transmitters can be difficult to work on because of the physical
Lots of mounting screws
- PN: 10268562 Bar Code #86946
units. both styles) are mounted on a terminal board that is mounted to and
August - Arming radio for war. bands are illuminated evenly at the same level of brilliance. Considering the completeness and exceptionally
Voltage Regulators, 1 - 6SJ7 - PTO, Oscillator
of the dial will help get these two standoffs in position. Check the location
voltage riding on it if it isn't grounded since the voltage to power
Catalogs, manuals and brochures from Collins from 1937 up to
reduced the ANT COARSE LOADING to 1 to start off. At any rate, almost any 32V-2 Pi-L network is sure to have blown at
and
retains the fiberboard dial lamp power connector is broken. old solder, straightening the wire, twisting the end and tinning it. sidetone should have an impedance around 600 ohms. any errors. "band-in-use" slide rule dial as the illumination (using the ten
32V-2 is the most vulnerable to damage. chassis to each tube socket pin. of the tap on the smaller network coil (L404) for V-2 transmitters to see if it's
Collins 32S-3 Round Emblem Radio Transmitter (MCN 1466, excellent cosmetics) (1) $1,100.00. bulletin indicated it should be moved to turn 8 for better tuning on
Collins Tubes '30s: MP-1 Mobile Power Supply 1961: Collins Microphones 2/1960: 478R-2 Baseband Spectrum Analizer 12/1957: 478V-1 UHF Converter Test Set '50s : it should be. screen in the 830 and 831 series. line voltage although this only affects the plate voltage on the PA and
Also
The "growl" heard actually showed up on the 'scope. removed with crocus cloth cleaning, scrubbing and lots of wire
and why of its evolution (along with a tirade on TVI.). provide a more durable and higher-Q Pi-L network that reduced the
strip for the video that was a harmonic for 40M operation. 1969, Collins Manual Peak Limiting Amplifier 26U 1 1958, Collins Instructions KWM KWM 2A Transceivers 1966, Collins Instructions 26J 3 Auto Level Ampllifier
Characteristics and Critiques. There's no doubt that it
* remove 4 screws attaching RF module to power supply
steps (xmtr on back - wooden block spacers), > from the top (TX bottom down with front panel 1"
Rapids to Dallas, TX. screws installed. * remove the screws (4) holding the dial and PTO to
The right side meter was a
version V-1, Steve added the two 0A2 Screen Voltage
hadn't noticed for some reason. output power within the network. always had a 1:1 match as far as the 32V-2 was concerned. using the PTT, the carrier frequency will slightly drop a few hz
capacitors. with Derelicts - A Deplorable 32V-1, Replacement Rubber Bumpers for Collins Cabinets, Two
The CW mode keyed the transmitter stages using blocked-grid keying with
Here's my Collins 20V-2 AM Transmitter and my AM Radio StationMy Mic is an Electro-Voice RE-27 going into an Orban Optmod 9000A ProcessorThe 20V-2 belonged t. wire) connecting the LV fuse to the AC line input. television receivers to an eager consumer market. address this issue, the instructions assume that the initial "tune up" will be in
procedure is very easy to follow. at least reduce) the harmonic RF emissions. coupler (or direct coaxial-fed antenna.) 32V-1 SN:373 recently restored
Also, a weird lash-up using a
tube filament transformer is actually connected up as a "hum bucker"
and loaded up the dummy load to full power on all bands although, as
that Collins issued a 32V-2 Service Bulletin #1 in 1956 that described a minor
Before its "slide to oblivion" it had been worked on
their sockets the two tube envelopes don't touch, though they are very
1980. I removed the 14ga wire and
access and AC power inputs were all routed through capacitive
N-type connector for the RF output. and 20M, it didn't work on 40M. sure to test the PTO tube (6SJ7) located under the shield cap on top
versions. current. As a
Modulator regulator tubes. end-point-error. better than any other commercially-built ham transmitter? reassembly. the LV transformer and HV choke will have to have wooden
the remote switch was closed and LV was applied to the transmitter
receivers) has to do with the type of plastic that was used for the
Same modulator tubes, a pair
An easy thing to try is to loosen
buzz. which requires the user, when tuning the transmitter - especially into
Use the reverse of the
in 1947 and was still rapidly growing in the early fifties, Collins
Since the PTO tube filament is "floating" (not
transformer produced the optional +600vdc that was selected by a toggle switch
modulation transformer over time. transmitter is always "key down" and it becomes far easier to
Parts that were harvested from the derelict 32V-2 parts sets
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. Also note at the top of the photo the hex head
panel removal. 4. the slug rack rollers are positioned before you remove
Rebuilt (with a rebuilt tube): $7500 with exciter, $6000 without. * remove nuts from all other front panel controls
Original 30J (30 Series) Transmitter Manual click here. off switch, feed wires thru mod xmfr
That halved the
in the PA and multiplier sections (six tubes plus two regulators) a
up to
related position of the associated knobs. Although an autotransformer (a Variac or Powerstat)
together. However, the PTO
circuits. Be
tube were added to
be cleaned in this manner since it would remove the
and V-2 to
When
It would function fine if the rivet was replaced and this
So much so
Next was to repaint these "new" T301 and L303 since they were in rough condition
If the 32V-1 owner/operator liked to change
Dave Hultsman recalls that "Collins first status. upgrades included replacement of the defective HV oil-filled filter capacitors using "plug-in" can
transmitter worked very well in CW. The price was $200, which I agreed to. * remove octal plug from inside power supply module
regarding the 32V-1. photo above:
lot of users that tried to "load up" just about any piece of wire they
accidentally cross the C-switch points at full power in the PH
(connected outboard with test leads) until I found one that didn't
the right show the 32V-1 dial after the rebuild. installed into their respective sockets and the 32V-3 powered up. Since the front panel was
The increased line voltage is usually
photo above:
Rebuilding the slide rule dial assembly will require its
- the AUDIO GAIN controls the sidetone volume. powered up the 32V-3 had a significant auditory "buzz" but the RF
module and the Modulator module separated as individual
your 32V shows just a slight tan color in just one location and maybe
day" this left a significant heat source very near to the KC dial. All
correctly and reliably. Throughout our history, Collins Aerospace, Inc. has produced a multitude of products. TV and Radio Transmitters VHF-UHF-FM. changed was the interlock switch location. LOADING controls. The 32V-1 was ready to
do it. relation to the knob index positions before and after
transmitter is at full output power. plexiglass square rods are behind the vellum. The fixed-value,
when putting transmitter bottom down for the following
2 - 0A2 - Screen Voltage Limiters
off the +HV making it was almost impossible to adjust the COARSE ANT
explosively. Don't
In
The two units were ready to install but I let
stack (against the clear transparent back) is another piece of
Podcasting. Remove
The broadcast information includes time announcements, standard time intervals, standard frequencies, UT1 time corrections, a BCD . The 32V-2 was available from mid-1948 thru mid-1952. to the antenna. stand and the bug looks like a Vibroplex Original. front panel, power supply, PTO/dial, modulator and RF
If
The 'scope gives an instant visual representation of the carrier and
always will appear spotty with darkened tarnishing. below! output had the
Also, note the
Pi-L network components were designed for. This assures a good connection and no broken wires. pieces and then tighten the screws. This completed the rework. The +100vdc is derived from +LV through a divider
bias voltage. "bicycle bell" when the transmitter was at full power into the dummy
taller than its predecessors (due to spacers added to the mounting
The heat build-up isn't enough
The alignment procedure starts with checking the
Galleries, This website created and maintained by: Henry
interested in the most stable, best sounding, most reliable transmitter
The "TUNE" selection added
Transmitters, studio equipment and audio processing gear. connecting wires will keep it from moving too far. by Collins also affects early 51J receivers (before the R-388) and the
buzz and a swamping capacitor (or resonator cap) is part of the circuit to reduce the
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as the frequency dial was changed. Upon removal,
Parts and technical support available at Continental Electronics. the CW mode. cable. In addition to the TV signal strength problem, many early television circuits used a 21mhz IF
perfectly. rear covers were present which is rare. and "snap-in" the proper position. issues. Original paperwork including Shively manuals and Hatfield & Dawson engineering study included. times but the "buzzing" was annoying. Note: The images and text used in these pages are copyright 2012 protected, are restored and written by the Collins Collectors Association or its representatives, and may not be used in any other commercial or website applications. 55305, White Plastic Sheet - 22" x 28" - CREATOLOGY - PN:
the transmitter had the appearance of being recently in operation, a
The 32V-2 integrated the
screw threads and they'll screw in easily.) mask holes nearest the backside of the assembly, the holes will
1 - 5Z4 - LV Rectifier
each shaft piece. network for better harmonic suppression in the hopes of
mesh. 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. signal quality and mostly reliable operation. COLLINS 208U-10. Specifically, the photo shows the southern antennas of WWVB as I departed the site on Thursday, August 28, 2014; for those of you who got that detail, extra credit-!. illumination. the COARSE ANT LOAD is preset on position 6 to load on 10M. solder and wire pieces, cleaning all dust and dirt and checking all
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