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29th Oct 2017, 2:38 pm | #1 |
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Eddystone 840C BFO
I acquired this one with virtually everything reworked/renewed, except that the BFO doesn't run. I have swapped valves to eliminate that possibility, the voltages are correct, the coil has continuity - I am stuck. Any suggestions would be welcome.
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29th Oct 2017, 3:11 pm | #2 |
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Re: Eddystone 840C BFO
First things first, circuit diagram and check voltages around that stage. Eddystone users group have free downloads.
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29th Oct 2017, 3:22 pm | #3 |
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Re: Eddystone 840C BFO
Doesn't the OP's statement ..."voltages are correct..." indicate that he has already done that?
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29th Oct 2017, 5:30 pm | #4 |
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Re: Eddystone 840C BFO
Sorry! I missed they had been checked.Too quick to answer and got it wrong.
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29th Oct 2017, 6:24 pm | #5 |
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Re: Eddystone 840C BFO
That's OK! Just to add some more info, the relevant resistors and caps are all in good condition,and as I said earlier, I have swapped valves to eliminate them for now. That just leaves the coil, its cap (which I assume is in the can) and the front panel control, which I have checked to confirm it is not shorting. I have also checked with my scope that it's not oscillating somewhere way off.
The previous owner has evidently gone through this as I can see he has also fairly neatly removed the coil, as I can see where he cut the connecting leads and has rejoined them. I suppose that is my next step, even to see if it will oscillate hung on a gash triode or FET! Richard |
29th Oct 2017, 7:46 pm | #6 |
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Re: Eddystone 840C BFO
Given that the oscillator coil has been removed and refitted it is worth check that the wiring has been done correctly, particularly with regard to the phase of the feedback.
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29th Oct 2017, 9:20 pm | #7 |
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Re: Eddystone 840C BFO
I hope it isn't my old one!
I didn't like the "U" series valves and dropper resistor stuff. (hope I have the right set - I think so) It got E series valves and Transformer input. Did I do wrong? Still wonder... It went at Stockwood Park some years ago. At least it was safe - at least I reckon so. |