[Boatanchors] Johnson Navigator Meter Question

[Bob Groh]

That same problem (under-damped meter) is, unfortunately, seen on many of
the lower priced transmitters.  It drives me nuts!!!!  I hate it.  But I
don't have a solution at hand. Certainly a higher priced meter (i.e. not a
cheap iron-vane) is one solution. I have often thought of building a small
addon board to do what is need to tame the darned thing. And now that I am
restoring a number of rigs that opportunity is probably going to come up
again and soon.  I frankly are not really big on maintaining my restored
rigs to all the original characteristics. I usually will NOT physically
hack them up but I do not mind making electrical improvements.  I usually
build a document right along with the restoration and fully intend to give
that document to any future owner.

For your need, I would go with Ranger style meter (which is hopefully a bit
more well mannered.  Do let us know what you decide to do and your results.

Bob Groh, WA2CKY

On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 7:55 PM <whitebear1122 at comcast.net> wrote:

> I've got the Navigator on the bench for repair and I am bummed to find the
> meter is dead.  Ah darn!  I haven't used it in many years.  When I did, I
> noted that the meter would flail itself to death with no dampening.
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> As far as I know there are no direct replacements.  I've heard people
> comment about the fragilexxxx junky meter over the years.   Also it seems
> that most of the Navigator photos I've seen are with a Ranger style
> replacement meter.  Sigh.
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> I'm thinking of just reassembling the meter in place and just watch the
> output power to peak the grid current and dipping the plate.  I'd rather
> have a meter solution though.
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> If you've run into this problem, I would appreciate hearing about what you
> did to resolve it.
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> Thanks. 73, Scott WA9WFA
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