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7th Dec 2017, 1:58 pm | #1 |
Octode
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WS19 tuning trimmers?
Sorry to sound a dunce, but ever since I was at school over 40 years ago I have wondered what the four gas-tap like controls were for on each of the two tuning knobs on a 19 set. I imagine they are some sort of trimmer but I have never seen an operator adjusting them, what are they?
Neil
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7th Dec 2017, 2:04 pm | #2 |
Pentode
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Re: WS19 tuning trimmers?
They are used to set the flick mechanism. These are the two frequency presets, one red & one blue, to enable fast tuning to a preset frequency. When enabled you can turn the dial until it clicks in place.
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7th Dec 2017, 2:57 pm | #3 |
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Re: WS19 tuning trimmers?
Don't unscrew them all the way out!
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7th Dec 2017, 3:28 pm | #4 |
Octode
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Re: WS19 tuning trimmers?
Thanks for that, it had been on my mind, as I say, for some time now.
Neil
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7th Dec 2017, 4:50 pm | #5 |
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Re: WS19 tuning trimmers?
I dismantled the dials in order to refurbish the front panel and clean things in general.What a pain putting it back together.Not to be recommended.
Peter. |
8th Dec 2017, 7:58 am | #6 |
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Re: WS19 tuning trimmers?
Is your WS19 a MK2 or Mk3 ?
The dials, meter, and writings on my MK3 are merrily radioactive.
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8th Dec 2017, 12:34 pm | #7 |
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Re: WS19 tuning trimmers?
It's a Mk3.It's been checked and there are no problems.
Peter. |