Hello !
All this reveiver talk got me thinking about the HQ170 alignment that
was a futile attempt recently.
The receiver is in fairly nice condition but had some supply parts
and the tubes pulled by an audio guy.
When everything was back in place about the only output was noise with
occasionally something heard.
Well, apparently a previous owner had attempted alignment or
something as some of the slugs were cracked and locked in place.
Got all that straightned out with careful dismantling of the cans and
replacement of the slugs with identical parts.
Alignment went well untill noise appeared and the AVC line voltage
went out the window even while turned off.
Anyone who has worked on one of these will probably agree that the
bandwith switch is a bit of a tight item to work on.
Unluckly it appears that one of the many brown silver micas wrapped
around about three switch sections is breaking down.
I've had the switch assm. out as far as it will go without removing
wiring and can't locate which cap it is or any other problems.
The noise shows up on the AVC line strongly around 2nd IF strip where
the filter section is.
Has anyone had experience with the workings of these radios?
It's not up on the bench now so can't immediatly reference anything
but my memory for what it's worth.
On another topic.... Does anyone recognize this Gulf War period Solid
State RF Driver/preamp module?
Several Pictures located at
http://photos.doxaudiolab.net/thumbnails.php?album=4
Any help would be appreciated !
Bill KB3DKS/1
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