[R-390] Alignment Problem on R390A?

Tom M. [email protected]
Wed, 8 May 2002 04:56:57 -0700 (PDT)


Gary:

I'll take the coward's way out and recommend a complete alignment for your
radio.

I've never received one of these that did not need alignment.  

Make a by-the-book pass through it and I'd wager that your problem goes away.

Cheers

Tom N5OFF

--- Gary Carter <[email protected]> wrote:
> 		Hello All!
> 
> 	I just recently acquired an R390A produced by Capehart. In trying out the 
> receiver I've noticed that when I start tuning towards a strong AM 
> signal I start detecting the station's audio anywhere from 8 to 16 kHz 
> away from it's center frequency (using either the 4 or 8 kHz filters). 
> When I'm almost at the center frequeny of the station the receiver 
> sounds like it suddenly "captures" the signal to it's full strength, 
> almost like tuning in an FM signal. Is this due to misalignment or 
> errors in tracking?
>   	I'm new to this reflector, and although I've been in ham radio for 
> twenty eight years, I've been one of those dreaded "appliance operators" 
> that you've heard so much about. Even though I've been known to 
> successfuly recap a radio by the "cap by numbers" method, I am trying to 
> learn how to work on and understand the workings of this equipment 
> correctly. Be patient with me. I am going to ask a lot of simple 
> "electronics 101" questions from time to time, and I  know how 
> frustrating that can be for some engineering types out there. Just 
> remember, we all have to start somewhere, and I'm willing to learn if 
> you're willing to teach.
> 
> 		73,
> 
> 	Gary Carter - WA4IAM
> 
> 
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