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Westinghouse WR-224
10/24/2007 10:19:57 AMRicardo Elsner
I am collecting information to rebuild a Westinghouse radio, model WR-224 (tubes 6A8, 6K7, 6Q7G, 6V6G, 5Y4G).
The output transformer does not exist, I only have the winding resistance (by schematic. It is correct?). And I am not sure that the speaker is original, I testing 151 ohm (field coil) and 3.6 ohm.
You have more information and chassis photos (up and bottom).
Sincerely.
10/24/2007 11:54:12 AMNorm Leal
Hi Ricardo

Resistance reading for an output transformer may be correct but it will only be shown for an ohm meter continuity test. Not the same as impedance, the way a transformer is rated.

For a 6V6 primary impedance should be rated in the 5,000 to 8,000 area. You will see numbers like this in catalogs. Secondary to match your speaker, usually 4 or 8 ohms.

Speaker fields are usually good or open but 151 ohms seems low. In most resistance is closer to 1,000 ohms. Could it actually be 1,510 ohms. That would be reasonable.

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/374/M0024374.pdf

Norm


:I am collecting information to rebuild a Westinghouse radio, model WR-224 (tubes 6A8, 6K7, 6Q7G, 6V6G, 5Y4G).
:The output transformer does not exist, I only have the winding resistance (by schematic. It is correct?). And I am not sure that the speaker is original, I testing 151 ohm (field coil) and 3.6 ohm.
:You have more information and chassis photos (up and bottom).
:Sincerely.
:

10/24/2007 12:57:21 PMRicardo Elsner
Thanks Norm
I can assume that this is 8 ohm speaker?
If I use a 8 ohm transformer with 4 ohm speaker.
What problem can I take?
R.
10/24/2007 1:14:29 PMNorm Leal
R

It will just limit output power. Won't be noticeable in radio operation.

A lower impedance speaker reflects back to primary of the transformer. In turn this is seen as a lower impedance transformer primary to the tube.

Norm

:Thanks Norm
:I can assume that this is 8 ohm speaker?
:If I use a 8 ohm transformer with 4 ohm speaker.
:What problem can I take?
:R.
:



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