[ARC5] IF transformers.

[john rose]

Ken I have often looked at the schematics and had exactly the same question. Thanks for the answer. If it now works 'well enough' to be indistinguishable from 'correct', I say "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

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> From: kgordon2006 at frontier.com
> To: arc5 at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:00:44 +0000
> Subject: [ARC5] IF transformers.
>
> I still need some input from the experts here:
>
> If the 1st IF can in a receiver has been replaced by a 3rd IF can, instead of the correct one,
> what is the most likely result?
>
> The ARA 46104 I am working on is in this condition. The dot on the top of the "1st" IF can is
> reversed from the other two, and is "pointing" toward the back instead of the front.
>
> From looking at the schematics, it looks as though the only real differences between the 1st
> and the 3rd IF cans is that in the 3rd IF can there are taps for the plate of the 2nd IF tube,
> and for the diode detector, whereas in the 1st IF can there are no taps.
>
> Anyone?
>
> Ken W7EKB
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