[Boatanchors] CV-591 SSB detector Question
Jim Brannigan
jbrannig at optonline.net
Wed Oct 15 09:06:19 EDT 2008
This is from memory.
The relay is a latching type actuated by a solenoid.
I was servicing my CV-591 a few years ago and had to replace a couple of
capacitors. As I fixed one problem another was uncovered and I wound up
replacing almost all the capacitors in the unit.
Jim
> Hello,
>
> I'm in the process of going through a CV-591. I have a question. It is
> about K2. I understand that K2 is used to change from USB to LSB. There is
> a sort of geared shaft as part of the assembly. When K2 energized, it is
> suppose to rotate the shaft one notch to change the contacts and the SSB
> setting. In my case, it will not change from USB to LSB. If I turn the
> shaft by hand it changes. The Relay energized as it is suppose to, but the
> shaft does not turn.
>
> What I don't understand is what makes the shaft rotate? Is there sometype
> of spring arrangment that I'm missing? I can see nothing that would make
> the shaft rotate, reguardless if K2 energizes.
>
> Anyone worked on these and have any ideas?
>
> Thank you in advance for any help.
>
> Best,
> DW Holtman
> WB7SSN
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