[Johnson] Johnson Valiant Zero

[Rodger]

Hi Chris,

The zero setting keys everything except the final so the loudness of it 
is dependent upon the controls being set for proper tuning and drive to 
the final.  If your final grid current is still showing around 8ma in 
the zero position, then either your receiver sensitivity has dropped 
(not too likely) or your shielding on the antenna lead is working better 
than it was previously.  The zero position really depends upon signal 
leakage to the receiver antenna connection so if you have recently 
improved your antenna cable connections or improved your grounding this 
is likely to be the reason.  If it remains a problem, you could try 
adding a foot or so of unshielded wire connected directly to the 
receiver antenna terminal and this will work if it does not pick up too 
much other noise from the household wiring.

73, Rodger WQ9E

Chris wrote:
> Hello to the Group
>
> I have a Johnson Valiant and was wondering about the Zero setting on 
> the Oscillator Control.. I have noticed that it has really become hard 
> to hear in the Receiver that I have paired up with my Valiant and was 
> wondering if anyone out there could give me a little insight as to 
> what might be the cause of the problem with this...Thanks in advance 
> 73 Chris W7ULA
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