Skyrover x 573 tuning Cap
9/12/2010 1:28:40 AMCindy(88419:0)
Hi Guys.
Just finished the complete refurbish job on my old skyrover, aka Belmont 6D111 series. If I put my finger on the tuning cap/coil, I get better reception. I do believe I saw something about recently. Is it a ground issue? I know it is simple, but nothing is ringing a bell at this time. Any ideas?
BTW, picks up closer stations fine. Just lose some distant ones once I remove the finger. Finger cannot stay in radio, not possible.
Thanks for the time.
Take Care..
Just finished the complete refurbish job on my old skyrover, aka Belmont 6D111 series. If I put my finger on the tuning cap/coil, I get better reception. I do believe I saw something about recently. Is it a ground issue? I know it is simple, but nothing is ringing a bell at this time. Any ideas?
BTW, picks up closer stations fine. Just lose some distant ones once I remove the finger. Finger cannot stay in radio, not possible.
Thanks for the time.
Take Care..
9/12/2010 2:03:29 AMWarren(88421:88419)
Make sure the loop antenna is connected correctly. This one has an additional loop for external long wire connection. Both share a common ground. Also adjust C2 antenna trimmer for best reception on a weaker station.
9/12/2010 1:33:29 PMEdd(88426:88421)
Strange . . . . in that unit not really " wukkin' for you " in the pulling in of those stations ? |
9/13/2010 1:17:31 AMCindy to Edd(88447:88426)
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:Make sure the loop antenna is connected correctly. This one has an additional loop for external long wire connection. Both share a common ground. Also adjust C2 antenna trimmer for best reception on a weaker station.
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Radio no longer dead. What did suffice was Warren's advice...Truthfully the inductor for the outside antenna was broke, and therefor not a complete circuit. Wire was so find and encased in wax, I didn't see it with the naked eye. So I put some jeans and a top on my eye (Continuity check)and behold...walah..Magic. Found and old station playing Jimmy Dorsey and it was all magic...Love that radio.
BTW...How did you get so smart? How can you remember sooo much? I wish I could, but I do take some strong pain killers that about kill my memory. I started the radios to keep my brain going...helps a little. Makes me think, helps me problem solve. I just love to fix things. Many things I brought back from the dead...CPR for material things. It is a fun hobby tho.
So, I have written back, Hope you are pleased. You have a great Night/Day. If you ever need any help....HA HA, HO HO, HEE HEE HEE...
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: : :  : : : : : : : :Dame C i i i i ndy. . . . . (oh, C i i i i ndy . . .don't . . . : : : : : :Strange . . . . in that unit not really " wukkin' for you " in the pulling in of those stations ? : : :With Sir Warrens response, geared mainly on optimization, if the problematic stations are being at the very :upper spectrum of the BCB. : : :The unit is even having an addition RF amp stage at the front end, albeit, only using R/C loading for the plate :circuitry vice an L/C tunable circuit. : : :If your loop is OK and the C2 optimization at the high end of the band does not fulfill expectations. : : :You might do a spot check of the RF amp stage function by tuning to your problem station and taking 3 or so clip leads or about 4 ft of hook up wire with clip lead ends. : : : You then clip its end lead up to support the wiring vertically and take its other end and connect to #8 (the RF input grid) of the 12SA7 and evaluate reception. : : :Then you quickly move the clip on over to #4 (the RF input grid) of the 12SK7 RF amp stage. The latter connection should have worked the best, otherwise it's hinting of a fallacy in the RF stage circuitry. : : :Now should your problem of reception be at the LOW frequency side of the BCB , come back for a fill in on :a possibility for that type of a situation. : : : : : . . .write me a letter soon . . .and : : : : : : : :73's de Edd : : :  : |
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:Make sure the loop antenna is connected correctly. This one has an additional loop for external long wire connection. Both share a common ground. Also adjust C2 antenna trimmer for best reception on a weaker station.
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Radio no longer dead. What did suffice was Warren's advice...Truthfully the inductor for the outside antenna was broke, and therefor not a complete circuit. Wire was so find and encased in wax, I didn't see it with the naked eye. So I put some jeans and a top on my eye (Continuity check)and behold...walah..Magic. Found and old station playing Jimmy Dorsey and it was all magic...Love that radio.
BTW...How did you get so smart? How can you remember sooo much? I wish I could, but I do take some strong pain killers that about kill my memory. I started the radios to keep my brain going...helps a little. Makes me think, helps me problem solve. I just love to fix things. Many things I brought back from the dead...CPR for material things. It is a fun hobby tho.
So, I have written back, Hope you are pleased. You have a great Night/Day. If you ever need any help....HA HA, HO HO, HEE HEE HEE...
9/13/2010 1:17:48 AMCindy to Edd(88448:88426)
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:Make sure the loop antenna is connected correctly. This one has an additional loop for external long wire connection. Both share a common ground. Also adjust C2 antenna trimmer for best reception on a weaker station.
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Radio no longer dead. What did suffice was Warren's advice...Truthfully the inductor for the outside antenna was broke, and therefor not a complete circuit. Wire was so find and encased in wax, I didn't see it with the naked eye. So I put some jeans and a top on my eye (Continuity check)and behold...walah..Magic. Found and old station playing Jimmy Dorsey and it was all magic...Love that radio.
BTW...How did you get so smart? How can you remember sooo much? I wish I could, but I do take some strong pain killers that about kill my memory. I started the radios to keep my brain going...helps a little. Makes me think, helps me problem solve. I just love to fix things. Many things I brought back from the dead...CPR for material things. It is a fun hobby tho.
So, I have written back, Hope you are pleased. You have a great Night/Day. If you ever need any help....HA HA, HO HO, HEE HEE HEE...
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: : : : : : : : : : :Dame C i i i i ndy. . . . . (oh, C i i i i ndy . . .don't . . . : : : : : :Strange . . . . in that unit not really " wukkin' for you " in the pulling in of those stations ? : : :With Sir Warrens response, geared mainly on optimization, if the problematic stations are being at the very :upper spectrum of the BCB. : : :The unit is even having an addition RF amp stage at the front end, albeit, only using R/C loading for the plate :circuitry vice an L/C tunable circuit. : : :If your loop is OK and the C2 optimization at the high end of the band does not fulfill expectations. : : :You might do a spot check of the RF amp stage function by tuning to your problem station and taking 3 or so clip leads or about 4 ft of hook up wire with clip lead ends. : : : You then clip its end lead up to support the wiring vertically and take its other end and connect to #8 (the RF input grid) of the 12SA7 and evaluate reception. : : :Then you quickly move the clip on over to #4 (the RF input grid) of the 12SK7 RF amp stage. The latter connection should have worked the best, otherwise it's hinting of a fallacy in the RF stage circuitry. : : :Now should your problem of reception be at the LOW frequency side of the BCB , come back for a fill in on :a possibility for that type of a situation. : : : : : . . .write me a letter soon . . .and : : : : : : : :73's de Edd : : : : |
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:Make sure the loop antenna is connected correctly. This one has an additional loop for external long wire connection. Both share a common ground. Also adjust C2 antenna trimmer for best reception on a weaker station.
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Radio no longer dead. What did suffice was Warren's advice...Truthfully the inductor for the outside antenna was broke, and therefor not a complete circuit. Wire was so find and encased in wax, I didn't see it with the naked eye. So I put some jeans and a top on my eye (Continuity check)and behold...walah..Magic. Found and old station playing Jimmy Dorsey and it was all magic...Love that radio.
BTW...How did you get so smart? How can you remember sooo much? I wish I could, but I do take some strong pain killers that about kill my memory. I started the radios to keep my brain going...helps a little. Makes me think, helps me problem solve. I just love to fix things. Many things I brought back from the dead...CPR for material things. It is a fun hobby tho.
So, I have written back, Hope you are pleased. You have a great Night/Day. If you ever need any help....HA HA, HO HO, HEE HEE HEE...