amateur catalog 965 Amateur Transmitters first choice of amateurs the world over PICT) E. F. JOHNSON COMPANY WASECA, MINNESOTA, U.S.A leINDEX Viking “Challenger”. 1 Viking 10Meter “Messenger”, .....2 ing “NO” 3 ing “Ranger It” 4and5 ing “Valiant I” Sand? ing “Invader” Band 9 Viking “Invader-2000” .....10 and 11 Viking “62 Thunderbolt”. 12and 13, Viking “SSB Adapter”. a Viking “Matchboxes” ... 5 Johnson Station Aocessoties esses el 6 and 2 Meter Accessories. 17 Johnson Keys and Practice Sets...17 AMATEUR RADIO IS ADVENTURE And the fortunate amateur who owns Viking equipment enjoys the maximum amount of operating pleasure and performance. ‘Since the first Viking transmitter was built, amateurs everywhere have looked to the E. F. Johnson Company for leadership in transmitter design. ‘Owning a Viking means more than just having the best transmitter... it means more than the DX record you build; it means that your station has arrived. For effective practical design and honest dollar value, ‘Viking transmitters stand ahead of all others. Whether you choose the “Challenger” as your first transmitter, or the fabulous “Invader” as the “last word,” you know beyond a doubt that your transmitter dollar is soundly invested. Visit Your Distributor—He’s Helpful and Friendly ‘The E. F. Johnson Company sells its produets only through authorized distributors. We have long recognized the valuable services an established distributor can render to ‘the amateur. ‘Your distributor offers a wide choice of equipment and ‘accessories, He has considerable experience in the field and can offer helpful suggestions. Most distributors offer convenient time payment plans to suit your budget and often as litle as 10% down is all that is required to get you on the air Visit your distributor soon . . . see and compare the exciting new Johnson equipment!Wi e : "Challenger” ‘The new Viking “Challenger” is ideal for the novice or ex- perienced amateur for fixed station, emergency, portable, Or field day use! A ful size transmitter with three RF stages, oS aaa fo, os, sy tung, excelent stobilty, reserve drivel Instant bondswitching ‘through 80 6 meters—70 watts phone input — 120 watts (CW input 80 through 10 meters ond 85 watts OW inpet 6 meters! Straight fal, 6 meters px octer led by plegin ental ony VFO daverng& mila ‘rolled by plug-in esos or ony VFO delivering § milvatts 16 to 10 volte across 22,000 chime) or more output on 160 or €0 and 40 meters. OUTPUT CIRCUMT — The wide range, Hi"Q” output cicut 's designed te hondle 40 to 600 chm fesistve ontennc loads ‘ond will oo tune out lorge omounts of reactance. Flare Creu copoctor switching provides the best comblntion of \codingatReiapaetios bo becky COOSA bition tralized tetrodes driven by a single 60Q6A. "SHAPED" KEYING CIRCUIT — ‘satisfy the “UC keying circuit cond suppresses clicks ond chirps, AUDIO SYSTEM — A gon 12AK7 dual Speech = ae icon wah Medetor proves neclonon lewae op fo 00%6 wit Soe, dit colo tacos: Con eee © lope, prtecing te cl ompiter hes TMI SUPPRESSION ~The coi of tho “Chollnge” i ecinny seed fon IM sporesen, Powers ond tne ecetpped wih Salon fir rer hvnes pope: a cacy stall te fool omplifr ond peal crea ecien? miaae Sins ne eae POWER SUPPLY —The builtin power supply delivers 550 volts OC at 275 may, 63 volts AC at 5 amps, and 5 volts AC at 3 amps. Fused power line plug protects transmitter ‘against cbnormal overloads. 120 watts CW input, 80 through 10 .--B5 watts on 6 meters 70 watts phone, 80 through 6 meters! PECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY RANGE: 80,40, 20,15, 10, and 6 m POWER REQUIREMENTS: 105125 vls AC. $040 eye single phase, 270 wants 70 Waits Amplitude Modulated Phone — 80 through § meters 120 Wats Continove Wave — £0 through 10 meters, 85 Wars Continous Wove on TUBE COMPLEMENT AUS — Oxillotor 606A — Bufer Maligter 40G6A — Finol Amplifier (2) 1200 — Cascade Speech Anplifer 6425 — Clonger ond Seren Modulator ‘Sunes — tecrter is ewclable completely wired ond tested or ot Se ecsytocsumble it.The sluminum cabin! is ished in tractive feorcon ond grey with green nomencature. AvembiyIatrcion forthe Gi incude photographs, diagrams, ond wep oy ep wing. arecions Wing horse cl nocetory hardvore furnahed so dillng or mel Mork necewory. Dimensions, Sie" wide 1 9W" high * 10%" deep. Net Weight2¢ i. Shipping Wolght 2 ox Cat, No. 240-182-1 Viking “Challenger” Kit with = ais Cat. No. 240-182-2 Viking “Chollenger” wired cond tested, with tubes... $169.75 Amateur Net AMATEUR NET