[Boatanchors] Old TV distribution amp

[Peter Markavage]

See SAMS Folder #761

Pete, wa2cwa
http://www.manualman.com
 
On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:07:23 EDT Bonddaleena at aol.com writes:
> Hi, don't know where else to turn to for help. BAMA has no manuals 
> for this 
> item...
> I recntly acquired a Jerrold TV distribution amp, Model 2300A. It 
> has vacuum 
> tubes and it is in perfect shape. The frequency coverage is TV 
> Channels 2 
> through 13 and the FM radio band also. The tubes all test good and 
> tonight I 
> tested it with a 100 mHz signal and it amplifies it quite well.
> I was hoping to run into someone that worked with these amps back 
> 'in the 
> day'. There are a couple of devices that plug into the front panel 
> that I do not 
> understand:
>  
> 1. One of the small aluminum cans that plug in, is labled "Plug In 
> Pad" and 
> it's socket is labled "PIP". 
> 2. The other small can is plugged into a socket that is labled "AOC" 
> and the 
> can is stamped "AOC  SP".
>  
> Anybody ever play with these? I have determined the amp was made in 
> the late 
> 50's (which should qualify it as a 'Boatanchor'), but it looks brand 
> new....
>  
>  
> thanks in advance for ANY help....
>  
>  
> ron
>  
> N4UE