[Collins] Re: 32RS-1

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On Sun, 2006-08-27 at 21:46 -0700, telegrapher at att.net wrote:
> I've discovered that this radio while it is 100W PEP and 4 channel 
> crystal control would be an excellent choice for 60 meters.  Might have 
> to adjust the power back a bit but otherwise, it can be a natural.  One 
> other thing is that for someone working MARS frequencies, this would be 
> a great radio for that while not having to tie up your ham rig.

But is it NTIA certified to have 1 ppm stability? Has it the requisite
filter shape factor to pass their specifications?
> 
> While it is USB configured, it appears from looking at the manual from 
> it's brother/sister or whatever relation it is, changing the frequency 
> of the channel element is all that would be required to change it from 
> USB to LSB.

Going from mow side to high side or visa versa will swap the sideband,
as will changing the BFO crystal, the filter, or if there's a second
conversion, the side of injection of the second LO.
> 
> I purchased a manual for the 32MS-1B which is the mobile version of this 
> one and it has a whole lot more information that the 32RS-1 manual 
> contains.  Filled in some of the blanks.  Now to find a place in the 
> shack to put it.
> 
> FYI manuals are dated in 1964.  Now to find some of the additional parts 
> necessary to add 40 and 20 meters to it.
> 
> Here's what i need, Collins PN's of course.
> 
> Kit-Coil; 5.5-9.0 Mc. 567-4665-00, Includes:
>   Antenna Coil 543-7737-00
>   1st RF  Coil 546-6038-00
> R-F Coil X 3  543-4348-00
> PA Coil       567-4655-00
> 
> Kit-Coil; 12.0-15.0 Mc, 567-4667-00, Includes
>   Antenna Coil 545-3237-00
>   1st RF Coil  546-6040-00
>   R-F Coil X 3 545-3238-00
>   PA Coil      567-4656-00
> 
> Now that shouldn't be to bad should it?

I think there used to be quantities of those at Collins Surplus, no
doubt long gone.
> 
> Larry
> W0OGH

-- 
73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Advisor to the CRA
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