[Johnson] Johnson Viking II CD version

[Sherrill Watkins]

Allen: Thank you very much for your comments. Last night I found an old
document I forgot I had that describes a little about the Viking II and the
CDC model. It briefly describes the "CDC" model and states there are several
differences, as follows: 
1. The CDC model has full transmit coverage from 1.7 to 32 mhz. There are no
gaps between 160 and 80 and 80 and 40 meters like the standard Viking II.
(Note: however, the standard Viking II will cover 160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17,
15, 12 and 10 meters without any modification! I don't think many people are
aware of that?)
2. Has a push to talk mic connector on the front panel.
3. Chassis is cadmium plated in lieu of copper plating. I wonder what that
was all about??
4. Meets the "F.C.D.A. requirements"; whatever that means??
5. "C.D.C." means "Civil Defence Certified".
6. Described by Johnson as a "High Quality" unit; whatever that means?? 
7. The info. also states that the Viking IICDC qualifies for "matching funds
for purchase". I wonder how many CDC models were made?? 
-73- Sherrill W. k4own. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Gray [mailto:agray at voicenet.com] 
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 10:16 AM
To: Sherrill Watkins
Subject: RE: [Johnson] Johnson Viking II CD version


Sherrill,

Bascially, there is no difference between the Viking II and the Viking IICD,
other than perhaps the decals and color (most came with the "CD" emblem; some
came painted  in different color schemes. When I used one at our local CD
headquarters in the late 50's and early 60's, our Viking II only had the
familiar round "CD" emblem affixed but otherwise was identical to the stock
Viking II (we used it on the state-wide 75M phone net, and the county-wide
10M nets). The Viking 122 VFO will work fine with it, as well as most other
commercially available vfo's with the correct output frequency. Never used
one on either 12 or 30 meters but the manual (which I don't have handy at the
moment) should give the transmitter's frequency range.

73,

Alan, W3BV

"Self-interest is a fire which first consumes others and then self"- Ancient
Proverb



-----Original Message-----
From: johnson-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:johnson-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Sherrill Watkins
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 9:52 AM
To: Johnson at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Johnson] Johnson Viking II CD version


Gentlemen: If my questions have bbeen discussed before, I apologize, but has
any information been written describing just exactly what the difference is
between the Viking II and the Viking IICD version?? Does the Viking IICD
model cover 160 meters? Can the Viking II or the CD version be used without
modification on 30 and 17 meters? Where does one obtain a suitable VFO to
operate the transmitter on those bands or should crystals be used? I will
really appreciate all comments received and kindly thank everyone in advance
for their assistance and advise. -73- Sherrill W. k4own.


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