[Johnson] Valiant II Changes

[Bruce Sugarberg]

Hi Ray,

The Valiant 1st appears in the 1962 catalog.  Though the catalog refers
to
"many new operating and performance features", the only difference
really
mentioned is SSB:

SSB OPERATION
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"New in the Valiant II are provisions for plug-in SSB operation with
no internal modifications necessary.  Rear panel coax fittings are 
provided for VFO output and SSB input, and a 5-pin plug, also located
on the rear panel, provides connections for remote control of the
final amplifier bias and VFO keying through the VOX control of the
SSB adapter."

73, Bruce WA8TNC
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"Ray, W2EC" wrote:
> 
> I'm still running my Valiant II stock, just like I received it from the
> factory over 40 years ago. In all those years I've never had any
> complaints about the audio so haven't done any of the recommended mods.
> 
> Anybody know what changes, if any, were made between the Valiant I and
> II (other than cosmetic of course)? I had placed my order for a Valiant
> and the II arrived. Wasn't even aware there was a II, figured I'd be
> getting a maroon one and was surprised at the color scheme when I
> unpacked it.
> 
> Only thing I've ever replaced is the drive pot.
> 
> 73, Ray  W2EC