[Johnson] Viking 1 "gotchas" ?

[Bry Carling]

Brian and Patrick,

That should be interesting. I have a Viking II ready for rehab and am about to acquire 
a second one. Since nobody seems to want these any more, I plan to keep them
and put the best one on the air. First I will repair and personalize it. Thanks for the 
tip about Mouser. 

I have a D104 but it sounds like someone has possibly put a cheap, tinny sounding cartridge 
in it. At least - I put it into my guitar amplifier and there seemed to be very little of the bottom 
end that I normally hear out of a D104, and the output seemed low. This mic came with a 
repainted base that looked scruffy, although the mic head looks OK. The cable is not original 
and there was no plug on it. All bad signs (grin!)

I wonder where I would find a replacement cartridge that sounds just like a D104 these days.

I will let you guys know how it come slaong with the restoration on these rigs.

What final tube does the Viking use? A 4D32 isn't it? I think my Viking II uses a pair of 6146s.

This has been on the back burner for a few weeks, but will not stay there. I will probably sell 
the Globe Scout 680A to make room for this Viking II in the shack.

73 de AF4K, Bry


On 22 Feb 2013 at 1:44, Patrick Thrush wrote:

From:           	"Patrick Thrush" <patrick at ae1pt.com>
To:             	"'Brian Burns'" <burnsguitar at yahoo.com>
Date sent:      	Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:44:51 -0500
Copies to:      	Johnson at mailman.qth.net
Subject:        	Re: [Johnson] Viking 1 "gotchas" ?

> Gotcha's?  There are always those.  Plan on a recap of all the paper
> and
> electrolytic capacitors.  Digikey is your friend.  Measure any
> resistor over
> 100K.  Many will have moved beyond tolerance and replace.  Google
> your
> rig--there is a lot of info--and suggested fixes.  Do the ones that
> are
> factory service release specified first.  You will benefit.
> 
> The fun is making this rig yours--and this happens by rehabbing the
> rig and
> learning its wiring, circuit design, and mechanical architecture. 
> There is
> nothing better than when it is all aligned and done that you make a
> nice QSO
> knowing that you know that you know your rig--and that it is your
> handiwork
> that made it possible!
> 
> 73,
>  
> Patrick Thrush, AE1PT
> Bath, NY  
> http://www.qrz.com/db/AE1PT
> 42.333  -77.309   CQZ 5  FN12ih
> SKCC #4473
> Keuka Lake Amateur Radio Association
> ARRL, ARRL VE
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: johnson-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:johnson-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian Burns
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 9:17 PM
> To: Johnson reflector
> Subject: [Johnson] Viking 1 "gotchas" ?
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> It looks like I might be acquiring a Viking 1 in "restore-able"
> condition.
> Just wanted to check to see if there are any "gotchas" before I take
> on the
> project, like unobtainable replacement parts, or whatever.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Brian Burns  Ex: W5BRO, K6UCD
> 
> 
> See my website:  http://www.lessonsinlutherie.com
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