[Central-Electronics] Restore CE100V

[Grant Youngman]

You're going to find a number of common problems:

1.	Mercury batteries in the clipper
2.	MOD CAPS (affecting sideband suppression)
3.	Hardened PTO grease and stiff or "grainy" vernier tuning

You might want to check out http://tusaconsulting.com/ce.htm for some common
tips.  Nick Tusa is pretty much the real thing when it comes to a 100V guru.
Also, while it's possible to clean up the PTO mechanism yourself, you might
consider a rebuilt PTO from Nick.  Saved me a lot of time and trouble when I
restored my 100V.

Grant/NQ5T

> 
> Hello everyone.  I am brand new to this list.  I will be 
> restoring a CE100V that has been sitting in a closet for 
> about 40 years; used it when I was kid.  Want to do a good 
> job so am asking for advice.  The 100V is in very good 
> condition, considering its age and ignoring the dust, and is 
> unmodified in any way.  The 100V serial number is E 166.  I 
> have the following
> literature:
> 
> "Instruction Manual Model 100V Exciter-Transmitter", P215, 7-15-59.
> "Mixer Change", 68.1, 12/14/60
> "Procedure to Modify Model 100V for Improved Suppression of 
> Unwanted Mixer Products", February 1961.
> Large fold-out schematic (feels rather delicate), 7-17-59.
> 
> I am an EE specializing in RF and have access to a lab.  The 
> following problems are evident:
> 1. VCO tuning knob is extremely stiff; I assume the lubricant 
> has deteriorated.
> 2. Fan is difficult to turn; I also assume the lubricant has 
> deteriorated.
> 3. Batteries in limiter are corroded.
> 4. Meter and frequency dials are darkened in color.
> 
> Have not applied power to it yet.  Does the literature I have 
> provide enough info to do a complete alignment?  Where do I start?
> 
> Lyman Hays
> K7LH
> 
> 
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