1931 Marconiphone 42 oscillating problem
 

Listening to the old marconiphone 42 this week the set suddenly lost all signals on MW/LW from the powerful sound it had. Neither is there any life or improvement from the aerial socket when probed.

It will still oscillate on both of the wavelengths but can no longer bring in the stations.

I've cleaned all the valve pins thoroughly of the MS4B and MH4 etc and given the sockets a clean at the same time but no joy.

Has anyone any ideas please

John

Re: 1931 Marconiphone 42 oscillating problem
 

Sounds like R.F. instability to me. Given the fault conditions (i.e. not wavelength specific), the I.F. amplifier stage is a strong contender. Have a look inside and see if you can see any 'waxy' capacitors. If there are any, change them. Ditto any capacitors bearing the name 'Hunts'.

Al.

Re: 1931 Marconiphone 42 oscillating problem
 

Err, what IF amplifier stage?

According to the Trader Sheet this is a TRF receiver with a regenerative detector. I assume the 'oscillation' refered to means the detector valve (MH4) can be got to oscillate by turning up the reaction control.

I would therefore start by checking round the RF amplifier, the MS4B. Make sure the heater is not open-circuit, then measure the anode voltage (on the top cap of this valve) and the screen grid voltage.

An old trick is to couple an aerial to the top cap (anode) of the RF amplifier through a small capacitor (to prevent HT+ ending up on the aerial) and see if you can receive a local (strong) station. If you do this, do not let the set oscillate as it will act as a transmitter....

Re: 1931 Marconiphone 42 oscillating problem
 

Thanks guys

The MS4B seems now to be the culprit so im gonna have to source another excellent one from somewhere to keep me fired up on these forthcoming chilly nights

John

Re: 1931 Marconiphone 42 oscillating problem
 

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John

Re: 1931 Marconiphone 42 oscillating problem
 

Thank you for the info John - I shall take a look.��
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John