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The receiver employs § tubes in the latest type superheterodyne circuit and provides for the reception of AM (voice) and CW (code) signals over its entire tuning range. It is designed to operate on 105 to 125 volt AC or DC current. Good reception ts usually possible without an outside antenna or ground and, in most localities, satisfactory results ccan be obtained with just the 15-foot antenna wire Included with your receiver. Special features in your receiver Include an electrical bandspread dial for fine tuning of the amateur and shortwave bands, a powerful bullt-in Alnico V permanent magnet speaker, provisions for headphone operation, and a recelve- standby switch on the front panel that permits you to silence the receiver without turning It off. IMPORTANT ‘Your careful attention Is espectally invited to the Installation and operating instructions. They have been provided to Insure the satisfaction you have a right to expect from a Hallicrafters "Precision Bullt" product. Your recelver has an unusually high degree Of sensitivity necessary to recelve Weak and distant stations. Careleas operation of « high Sensitvity Fecelver may result in excess nolse or background hiss. ‘These undesirable effects can be held to a mint rum by careful adjustment of the tuning controle a8 well as the proper selection and arrangement of the antenna. INSTALLATION UNPACKING - After unpacking the recetver, examine it closely for damage which may have occured in transit, Should any sign of damage be apparent, file claim immediately wlth the carrier stating the extent of damage, Carefully ‘cheek all shipping labels and tags for Instructions before removing or destroying them. LOCATION - The receiver is equipped with rubber feet for table or shelf mounting. When locating the recetver, avold excessively warm locations such as those near radiators and heating vents. Allow at least an inch or two of clearance detween the back of the recelver and wall for proper ventilation.POWER SOURCE - The recelver is designed to operate on 105 to 125 volt AC or DC current. If In doubt about your power source, contact your local power company before plugging In the receiver. ‘The recelver may also be operated on 210 to 250 volt AC/DC current by using Line Cord Adapter 87D1566, available ae an accessory from your Halllerafters dealer. HEADPHONES - A twin tip jack, marked "Phones" Is provided at the rear of the recetver for connecting headphones or a hearing aid, The headphone’ output Impedance Is not critical and any commercial headphones may be used, including crystal types since no direct current flows in the headphone circult. For maximum headphone output, the use of low- ‘mpedanee headphones ranging {rom 50 to 5000 ohms is recommended, For headphone operation, ‘set the Speaker- Phones selector switch at the rear of the recelver at "Phones", ANTENNAS - The r-f input of the recelver Is designed to operate from either a single-wire antenna, or a half-wave doublet oF other tuned antenna employing a 52 to 600 ohm transmission line. Antenna connections are made to a thre terminal strip at the rear of the recelver marked "Al", "A2", and "G", Single—Wire Antenna. ‘The simplest antenna and one which will provide satisfactory performance throughout the entire funtng range Is a conventional single-wire antenna. In most localities, satisfactory results can be obtained with just the 15-foot antenna wire Included with the recelver. It ls simply necessary to attach one end of this wire to terminal "AI", connect the jumper link be- tween "A2” and "G", and then run the wire about the room in any convenient manner. (See Fig. 2.) U the receiver Is operated in a steel constructed Fig. 2 Single Wire Antenne bullding oF where recelving conditions are exceptionally oor, an outside antenna 80 to 100 feet long may be nec ft tt» ie essary. In some locations, reception may be improved bby coniecting a ground wire (ordinary copper wire) {rom terminal "G" toa cold water pipe or outside ground rod. msdna a Helf-Wove Doublet Antenna. For top perfor- wane mance, especially on the shortwave and amateur bands, the use of 2 half-wave doublet or other type of antenna ‘employing a 52 to 600 ohm transmission line is recom= mended. A typical doublet antenna installation is shown in Fig. 3. The doublet antenna should be cut to the pro per length for the most used frequency or band of ire quencies. ‘The overall length in feet of a doublet antenna is determined by the following formula: 468 Length in feet = Frequency in megacycles For maximum signal pickup, the doublet antenna should be erected with Its length at right angles to the desired station. ‘The doublet antenna may be fed with elther 2 balanc~ ed or unbalanced transmission line. When a balanced . transmission line auch ae "ewin-lead” or a twisted pale Fig. 3. Doubl is used, the transmission line connects to terminals "Al" Tw and "A2", and the jumper link between "A2” and "G" is isconnected, When using an unbalanced transmission line such as coaxial cable, the inner conductor connects to AI", the outer metal braid connects to "A2", and the jumper link connects between "A2” and "G". A ground wire may Improve reception when using an unbalanced type transmission line. # Antenna usin rome Jed Transmission Line ‘The doublet antenna provides optimum performance only at the frequency for which it Is cut. Therefore, it may be desirable for reception on frequencies remote from the antenna frequency to utilize the antenna as a single wire type. This te accomplished by connecting the two (ranem(ssion line leads together and connecting them to terminal AI". ‘The jumper link in this ease should be connected between terminals "A2" and "G". In an‘installation where the recelver is used In conjunction with a transmitter, It may be advantageous to use the same antenna for receiving as for transmitting. Thls Is especially true when @ directive antenna is used since the directive effects and power gain of the transmitting antenna are the same for receiving as for transmitting. Switching of the antenna from the transmitter to the recelver may be accomplished with a double-pole, doutle-throw antenna ‘changeover relay or knife ewitch connected in the antenna leads. For further information regarding antennas, refer to the "Radio Amateur’s Handbook” or the "A.R.R.L, Antenna Book”, both published by the American Radio Relay League, West Hartford, Conn., U'S.A.OPERATION TUNING DIAL- The top dial scale ts the standard broadcast band, callbrated In kilocycles minus the last zero. To convert the readings on this band to kilocycles, simply add one zero. For example: 70 on the dial 1s 700 kilocycles. ‘The shortwave bands are marked 2, 8, and 4. The readings on these hands are in magacycles NOTE ‘The standard broadcast band 1s marked with a "CD" emblem and a dot at 640 and 1240 kilocycles to indicate the two official civil defense frequencies. Ih a civil defense emergency, tune to elther of these two frequencies for official civil defense news, Instructions, and Information. RECEIVE-STANDBY Switch~ This switch ts normally set at "Receive". When set at "Standby", the receiver is silenced but the tubes remain at operating temperature for instant use. To resume reception at any time, simply return the switch to the "Receive" position. AM-CW Switch ~ Set this switch at "AM" to listen to voice or musical broadcasts. Set it at "CW" only if you wish to hear code signals. BAND SELECTOR Control- Set this control for the band you Wish to tune. The four positions of this control correspond to the band numbers at the left side of the dial. (OFF-YOLUME Control - Turn this control clockwise to turn the receiver on and to Increase volume. Allow about one minute for the tubes to warm up. IMPORTANT - When operating on DC (direct current), reverse the power plug In the wall outlet if the receiver does not operate after the one minute warm up. On DC, the receiver Will operate ONLY with the plug in one position. When operating on AC (alternating current), try reversing the power plug for minimum hum after the receiver {s in operation. ‘To turn the receiver off, simply rotate the Off-Volume control fully counterclockwise, until a click Is heard. SPEAKER-PHONES Switch - This switch is located at the rear of the recelver. Set it at "Speaker" to operate the built- {n speaker or at "Phones" for headphone operation. TUNING and BANDSPREAD Controls The Tuning and Bandspread controls are used in conjunction with one another to tune In the desired signal. Wide tuning is performed with the Tuning control and fine tuning with the Bandspread control. To tune the receiver, sot the Bandepread dial pointer at "0" and then slowly turn the Tuning control to the desired station. After the station has been accurately tuned in, reset the Off-Volume control as desired. When trying to locate ‘weak distant stations, it is suggested that the Off-Volume control be initially set near maximum and then readjusted for the desired level after the station has been tuned in. If the signal Is too strong, always reduce lt by means of the Ott ‘Volume control, not by using the Tuning control. For CW (code) reception, adjust the Tuning control for the desired pitch when tuning in the station. IMPORTANT: Th polnter ts set at "0" lal readings will correspond to the station frequencies only Uf the Bandspread dial Fine Tuning with the Bandspread Control. The Bandspread contro! is an electrical fine tuning adjustment for use on all bands. Usea in conjunction with the Tuning control, it permits you to accurately tune in stations on crowded bands bby spreading them out so they can be more easily separated. The Bandspread control may be used In two different ways. The first method of tuning 1s used when it Is destred to tune in 2 single signal with precision accuracy. The Band= spread dial pointer ts set at about "5", then the signal Is located with the Tuning control, and finally the signal is accurately tuned in by "rocking" the Bandspread control (turning it a few degrees to the left and right) unt the signal Is loudest and clearest. The second method of tuning is used when it is desired to tune through a range of frequencies, such as the amateur bands, a group of shortwave stations, ote. Set the Bandopread dial pointer at "0", sct the Tuning control for the high end of the selected band or range of frequencies, and then tune through the range with the Bandspread control. Turning the Bandspread control from "0" to "100" tunes the receiver progressively lower in frequency. ‘Stations of special interest may be accurately logged and relocated by noting the settings of the tuning and band- spread dial pointers and recording them in the station log provided on the back cover. a-4-SERVICE DATA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TUBES. «6.4.00 + Five including rectifier SPEAKER. |... ..... . S-inch PM; 3.2-ohm voice coll HEADPHONE OUTPUT «+... +e. +++. +++. 15 ohms (See "Headphones", page 3) For single wire or 2-600 ohm balanced or unbalanced line POWER SOURCE . .105-125 volts DC or 50/60 cycles AC ANTENNA INPUT... - POWER CONSUMPTION .....:.-+-.-+++ 30 watts RECEPTION « TT AM and Cw INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY ce. 455 KC WEIGHT. wee ping 13 Ib, DIMENSIONS | "x8 1/8" deep TUBE AND DIAL LAMP REPLACEMENT ‘The dial lamp and tubes are accessible for replacement by removing the cabinet back. For types used and loca~ tion, reter to Fig. 7. CAUTION: Before attempting to make any replacement, rotate the Bandspread control fully clockwise and the ‘Tuning control fully counterclockwise to prevent damage to the tuning gang. aigrunns FRONT AT cnossover PULLEY GROOVE Taree > Be n 470,000 ohias.- n {2 megohms, variable} Volume ‘contFol (includes on-off switen 8-3)... Re10...... 10 meget © : 220,000 ohms’; 100 ohms 15 otms Moms. 220 ohms, Y'waté 1 1000 ohms ss 22S 470 ohms . SERVICE PARTS LIST Holierotters Pert Number + 445129 aa ‘arxa0Ba7ar 49-260 ‘arxzone21K aeav2007 48AU5033 feazs02F seas S6AZ1033, 45001 sas 43082227 ATxR0B300F 443159 46AYS035 wae asnnz0916 4AM, aeavi03s 2exzoca07 2ax201225K 2x20x223K 25x20K2714 2ax20x331K aaxaorek 2ax2oK74K 255896 23x20K 106K 2ax20K2HK 2sx20K101K 2sxzox150K 23xz0K220K 2axs0x221K daxzox10aK 2axzoKeniK “AM resistors are 1/2 watt, 10%, carbon type unless otherwise specified. COILS AND TRANSFORMERS s0La, C-1-2- Coil and trimmer accembly, ++ antenna; Bands 1,2, and 3” ~ Coll, antenna; band’é 1-3, C-20- ‘21-22-23, . . Coll and trimmer assembly, fceillator; all bands... » Choke, RF; 540 uh. ‘Transformer, ist IF. - ‘Transtormer, za UF" 2 11722) ‘Transformer, audio output! || sce. S1BLOIS s1ce22 S3A107 s0cs31 socss2 S5A127 ‘serThe trimmer capacitor assemblies are also available separately, See “Capacitors” Schematic ‘Symbol Description SWITCHES S1A-B-C+ Selector. - Bwiteh, rotary wafer; Band $28... Seu spit side Speaker. Phones and AM-CW 8-3. ...,.. Switeh, on-off; part of control R-9 « « Standby « + Switel, apot cide; Receive” SOCKETS AND CONNECTORS. 78-1... +4, Terminal strip, antenna 78-2 12111 twin jack strip, Phones Socket, lal lamp; with leads Socket, octal ube « ‘TUBES AND DIAL LAD 1 128G% IF amplifier and amplitier - + SOLEGT: audio Gutpat {38z56T: reetitier. Lamp, dial; type 47" MISCELLANEOUS Cabinet. Sabinet ba Cabinet bottom cover Cael, rater, ip, eat aig. ‘Cup, eseutehecn glass ml Cup, IF mtg. Up, mig; for colt L-2 ‘Clip, mtg. for dial lamp Cwashe? Dial background) papet « ro! 128Q1: detector and audio “e Dial cord (epectty lengti) | |. Dial scales. sesso. Escuteneos, 1ront panel. Glass, escutcheon» . Grommet, rather; gang mtg. Grommet, rubber; switch racket mtg. ‘nob, Bana Sel aod, Bandspread, Off-Volume, ‘and Tani Let... Line cord and lig : Line cord Tock ale section eee s ee female section» 1) Mounting foot, nibber Pointer, dial andspread tuning... . Dandepread idler pulleys)... , Retaining ring, "E" type Gor ‘ining and bandspread shafts) , Shield, dial lamp US-1....., Speaker, Seanen Pits 31 voice coll... 2... 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