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Old 3rd Nov 2019, 5:09 pm   #9
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Default Re: PYE W15 Electrical connection

Back in 1968 I worked on tx test of a home office order for 250 of them on "P" band, 79-101MHz.
The chassis was a different machining but most modules were the same. The pa and modulator were same physical size as the ordinary AM set, but were for a minimum 10W rf o/p against the usual 5W.
After completing tx and rx test the pcbs were all covered in an araldite that remained slightly flexible. This was to stop vibration problems.
The chap who did this had a jar filled with it and paintbrush to apply it. The messiest job in the factory (Cambridge Works, Haig rd) but he was happy! I think his name was Tony.
There was an amateur G8CDJ who came to the factory to learn about them as he worked for the home office. Still friends to this day and usually meet at 2 or 3 localish rallies as he lives in Norfolk.
Rob
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