[Boatanchors] Joe's AR88 variant.

[Joe Connor]

Well, guys, I have a lot of progress. 

As many of you pointed out, my dial-tracking problem came about because I had the LO misaligned below frequency. When I changed it to 455 khz above frequency, the tracking fell into line. The best I can do, however, on Band 3 is WWV at 10.2 mhz and 4.9 mhz. Any ideas?

A larger cap (.02) off the audio-gain control took care of the motorboating. However, I have to check the audio gain further. I suspect it's a replacement, possibly of the wrong value and wrong taper. 

All paper caps and 'lytics have been replaced. Tweaking the RF alignment on Band 3 has increased sensitivity nicely. 

I'm still not sure if this is: (a) a souped-up AR-88; (b) another model; (c) a prototype or (d) none of the above. For every clue that points in one direction, there is an offsetting clue pointing in another direction. 

                        Joe Connor