Ever Ready 5214 'Trader' service sheet error - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Phil G4SPZ · 25th Aug 2015, 10:39 pm

Other restorers working on one of these sets should bear in mind that the normally excellent Trader Service Sheet no. 450 that covers this model contains an error.

The frequency changer V1 is a side-contact DK1 (or Octal DK32 with an adaptor) which is a heptode, not an octode as stated in the Trader sheet. The Trader circuit diagram is also wrong, showing six grids instead of the correct five. This caused me some head-scratching for a while...

Both the manufacturer's own service notes and the ERT service data are correct.

25th Aug 2015, 10:39 pm	#1
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Ever Ready 5214 'Trader' service sheet error Other restorers working on one of these sets should bear in mind that the normally excellent Trader Service Sheet no. 450 that covers this model contains an error. The frequency changer V1 is a side-contact DK1 (or Octal DK32 with an adaptor) which is a heptode, not an octode as stated in the Trader sheet. The Trader circuit diagram is also wrong, showing six grids instead of the correct five. This caused me some head-scratching for a while... Both the manufacturer's own service notes and the ERT service data are correct. __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts Last edited by Phil G4SPZ; 25th Aug 2015 at 10:41 pm. Reason: Clarity