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Sorry I'm late to this thread but just for interest I checked my T-90. I
don't think you have a problem at all. I get 183 and 202 ohms. It works fine with excellent modulation. All original parts other than the caps I replaced and a few out of spec resistors. Chuck...K1KW "Joe L." wrote in message ... In article . net, "COLIN LAMB" wrote: I question whether there is a problem with the driver transformer. What are the symptoms, other than the different value of resistance? Is this just a general check of everything or is the audio section having a problem. Hello, Colin. This is just a general check before applying power to it for the first time. I wanted to fix any obvious faults before applying power. (Building the power supply will be the next part of the project!) I've decided to leave it in for now and (carefully) watch what happens. A shorted driver transformer could cause excessive current draw by the driver tube, or distorted audio. Will put a Simpson 260 across the cathode resistor to watch for excessive current. If the winding ratio was different than the one specified, that would not cause any problem for the modulator, other than possibly lower audio because there was less drive to the modulators. Good to know that. I see that Antique Electronic Supply sells a Hammond 124D driver transformer that looks to be pretty close, in case the original really needs to be replaced. The 1958 thordarson catalog (which is about the time the T-90 was made) shows a number of driver transformers. None of them have numbers close to the number you cited. Thanks for checking. That's exactly the right time frame. I'd bet it was a custom part, and won't appear in any catalog. I appreciate your comments, Colin. 73, Joe K9LY |
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"Chuck - K1KW" wrote: Sorry I'm late to this thread but just for interest I checked my T-90. I don't think you have a problem at all. I get 183 and 202 ohms. It works fine with excellent modulation. All original parts other than the caps I replaced and a few out of spec resistors. Thanks for taking the time to check your T-90, Chuck. Interesting result. I hope to report that all is well with mine once it's fired up. 73, Joe K9LY |
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