[Johnson] FS: Johnson Viking Mobile

Brian Carling bcarling at cfl.rr.com
Mon Dec 6 06:47:58 EST 2004


FOR SALE:
E. F. JOHNSON Viking Mobile Transmitter

This is an excellent E. F. JOHNSON Viking Mobile 
Transmitter covering the 80, 40, 20 and 10 Meter 
bands, 
and running up to 60 watts input with plate 
modulated AM. 
The Viking Mobile is crystal controlled, and was
sold as a an under-dash mobile transmitter in the 
1950s. 
It uses seven vacuum tubes with an 807 final 
amplifier, modulated by a pair of push-pull 807s. 
It uses an external dynamotor power supply, 
and yes, the rare companion dynamotor is included 
with 
this transmitter.  It supplies 400V and 800V DC 
for the transmitter. This unit is either factory 
wired, 
or it was done as a kit by an expert. 
It looks great inside, both above and below the 
chassis. 
The front panel is EXCELLENT, with all of the 
original knobs, and a perfect silk screen.
The cabinet is generally very nice, with excellent 
original paint. The paint is original; 
the unit has NOT been repainted. Chassis looks 
very clean inside and out, as it has been unused 
and has been in storage for the past 40 years. 
All tubes are included. It comes with a partial 
manual, including the schematic. 
Also supplied are the following four crystals with 
this transmitter: 
Popular AM frequencies... 3870, 3880, 3885 and 
7290 kHz. 
Optional WW2-era mobile microphone with PL-68 
connector ready for this rig. 
Available for $275.00 plus shipping. 
Mobile chest microphone with correct plug (WW2 
style) available for $45.00

Pictures and details at:
http://www.af4k.com/radios.htm


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