[Johnson] Valiant II modifications, resurrection data

Tue, 22 Jan 2002 21:47:25 -0600

http://bama.sbc.edu/  This is a good source for a free copy of the manual
you are wanting.  If you want a mint copy try www.w7fg.com  I personally
like the Bama  site because I'm a cheapskate and these are workable copies.
You'll need to download one of the onsite programs to be able to print and
download properly but it's not a big deal just follow the instruction on the
site.
Good luck.................Bob KG5R

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave and Sharon Maples" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 8:51 PM
Subject: [Johnson] Valiant II modifications, resurrection data

> All: I have acquired a Johnson Valiant II which appears to be in good
> condition.  There is a little deplating of a couple of the control shafts,
> and some stiffness in several of the switches, but no apparent rust or
> corrosion anywhere.  It should make a good match for the R-390A.
>
> I have looked for some modification data, but there seem to be a LOT of
> places to look.  Anyone here have a favorite place to go, or a "most
> recommended" thing to do to this TX?  It comes with solid-state
replacements
> for the 866s, but I am certain there's lots else to do here.
>
> I am also interested in how to resurrect the beastie.  I am familiar with
> reheating the unit with a Variac to allow the caps to reform (some of them
> look like they have already been replaced), but I am interested in other
> steps.
>
> Finally, I need to locate a manual if possible.  Recommended source?
>
> All comments, suggestions, etc., welcome!
>
> Thanks,
> Dave Maples, WB4FUR
>
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