Mesnisal .. Piet Price? $1:00 ASSEMBLY = 3 and : m OPERATING | Poe. ae MANUAL for, AUDIO-RF SIGNAL TRACER KIT Model Z-80 (PJA|C]o) ELECTRONICS CO., INC. nonton or PARE CESLON ‘seransriat co! ime. roost! uaiw are keene 27) Ro.GENERAL KIT CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION INTRODUCTION ‘The PACO kit you have just purchased is a high quality instrument and when assembled and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, will provide many years of trouble- free service. Therefore the first, and we feel, most valuable advice we can offer in this manual 1s that you work carefully and patiently. By so doing, you will experience more satisfaction in your new inatrument, and greater confidence in your ability. THE MANUAL We suggest that you spend a little time NOW and read this entire manual thoroughly before starting the actual construction of the kit. ‘This will familiarize you with the contents und the general procedure ta be followed. ‘Tho step-by-step instructions will help you assemble the instrument with a minimum possibility of error. Further assistunce may be gained from using the large folded-in diagrams supplied with this manual, These are enlargements of the smaller size figures reforred to in the step-by-step instructions. They should be attached in some way to the wall above your work bench for greater ease in reference. We advise you tokeep this manual after the kit has beenconstructed, for future assistance in the uso and maintenance of your PACO instrument. UNPACKING We cannot stross too strongly the need for exercising care throughout these instructions, ‘This ts especially uw now as you unpack the kit. Parts may easily become damaged through carelessness here. Do nat throw any packing materials away until all parts are accounted for. Esch part should he cheekod against the parts list at the back of the manual in order to make certain all parts are present and are correct as to value and type. The color code chart at the back of this manual will assist you in identifying doubtfal parts. Please notify us promptly if any shortage or erroneous part Is discovered. Return the inspection slip with your letter inorder to expedite the handling, Keep inmind however, that minor differences in some parts do not indicate an error. A .05MFD capacitor for example, may sometimes be found in the kit where a.047MFD is called for in the parts list. Such substitutions are checked carefully before they are made, and you ean be assured they will work satisfactorily. The rogistration card which accompanies each PACO kit, MUST be filled in and returaed to thecompany immediately alter purchase. Our warranty applies only o registered instruments, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY AND WIRING OF PACO KITS. Only standard type tools are required in the construction of PACO kits — A good quality soldering tron with a small tip (50 or 60 watts); a pair of long-nose pliers; u pair ofdiaganal or side-culting pliers; a small agortment of screwdrivers, and afew small end-wrenchos or small adjustable wrench, Screwdriver handled nut-drivers may be used in place of wrenches jin most cages. ASSEMBLY AND WIRING ‘The poaition of wires and purts in this instrument is quite critical n most cases, and changes may affect the operation, Follow the diagrams closely and you should encounter Little, ‘if any difficulty, for the layout has been thoroughly prechecked and tested for best results. Page 2When wiring, remove only about 1/4 inch of insulation from the ends.cf hook-up wire. Bx- cessive removal of insulation may result in the exposed wire shorting to nearby terminals or wiring. If the wire hug a brown, baked enamel coating (transformer leads for example) be sure to scrape the enamel off, with sandpaper or a knife, ta expose the copper wire before making @ terminal connection, Leads on parts (resistors, capacitars, etc.) should be trimmed to proper length before mounting. Do not cut leads ton shart! All parts should fit between the designated points without strain. SOLDERING “We wish to cmphasize at this poial the extreme importance of proper soldering technique. Much engineering skill and effort has gone into making your PACO Instrument capable of high quality perforisanee. In order for you (o fully realize these capabilities, good solder joints are essential. If you have had little or no previous experience in soldering, we suggest you spend some time practicing with an old tube socket and someseraps of wire before doing any soldering om your kit. Only good quality television and radio type solder with enun-carrosive core should be used: ‘THIS IS IMPORTANT! ALL GUARANTEES ARK VOIDED AND We WILL NOT REPAIR OR SERVICE ANY PACO INSTRUMENT IN WHICH ACID CORE SOLDER-OR PASTE FLUX HAS BEEN USED. ‘To remove any doubt about your solder, we suggest you make certain the roll you buy has been clearly labeled far television and radio use Prior to soldering, be sure terminals and leads are clean and free of wax or cerrosion, ‘Make a good mechanical connection by crimping the leads on the terminals with your pliers. Do nat rely on solder alone far mechanical strength. Keep the tip of your tom properly tinned in accordance with the instructions of the solder~ ing iron manufacturer, It should have a "bright" appearance and be free of exzess solder. An old rag can be used to wipe the hot tip clean, When using your iron, avoid applying excessive heat as this could cause damage to insula~ tion or parts. It conld also result in a flux flooding condition which could cause a leakage path between adjacent terminals on switches and tubo sockets, BY THE SAME TOKEN, INSUFFICIENT HEAT WILL OFTEN RESULT INA "COLD" OR HIGH RESISTANCE SOLDER CONNECTION. THIS USUALLY HAS A DULL AND "GRAINY" APPEARANCE. A goodsoldered Joint willpresent 4 smooth and “shiny” appearance. yy Proper technique to obtain good results in- volves applying the iron to the joint, holding it there momentarily until the joint heats, and then u applying solder to joint and iron simultaneausly. | Apply the iron long enough (ocause solder to flow smoothly intothe joint, Do not simply melt drops of solder on to the joint, , . .Solder must FLOW | into the joint to be effective. EE SS THE PACO WARRANTY PACO Electronics Co., Inc., hereafter referred to aa the company, guarantees al) parts supplied with any PACO kit to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ninety (90) days fram the date of purchase. The Company's oblig- alion under this warranty is limited to those parts which are returned transportation prepaid, with prior permission of the Company, and in the judgement of the Company are defective under the terms of this warranty, ‘This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, and the Company neither assumes, nor authorises any other person ta assume for them, any other liability in connection with the sale of PACO kits. Page 3We urge the assembler to follow the instructions provided in this manual. The Company assumes no responsibility for any damages or Injuries sustained in the assembly or operation of PACO instruments. All prices and specifications are subject tochange without notice, The Company reserves the right to discontinue instruments and to alter specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to incorporate new features in PACO instruments previcusly sold. ‘The registration card, which accompanies each PACO kit, MUST be filled in and returned to the Company immediately after purchase. This warranty applies only to registered instra- mente. INFORMATION REGARDING THE PACO WARRANTY Alt material and parts supplicd with PACO kits have becn carefully selected to mectdesign requiroments and should perform their fonctions satisfactorily, However,on uccasion, improper fnstrument operation may be traced toa éaulty tube or component. Should replacement of a part be necessary, write directly to PACO Electronics Co.,Ine., and eupply the following information: 1, Identify the model and serial number of the kit in whieh the part is used, 2. Identity the questionable part thoraughly, Use part number and description as yiven ‘in the parts Li 3. Completely describe the nature of the defect, or your reason for requesting a re~ placement. Please do not return the part in queationunt!] you receive notice fromus to do so. Dv not tamper with the coniponent as this will void our warranty, When returning tubes, pack them carefully to avoid breakage in shipment, Broken tubes ‘will not be replaced in any instance, Parts that have been broken or damaged throughcareless- ness, misuse, or improper installation on the part of the Kit builder will iikewise not be cligible for replacement. SERVICE POLICY PACO Electronics Co., Inc., offers its full cooperation and assistance to help you tn ob- taining the specified performance from your ustrument. We maintain a complete Service De~ partment with whom you may correspond in the event you continue to experience operational difficulties with your completed instrument, We will inspect and repair this SIGNAL, TRACER Kit for a service charge of $4.00 plus the cost af necessary parts, provided this Instrument has been constructed and completed Jn accordance with the instructions given in this manual. This special repair service is available for a period of one year from the date af purchase. Repair service far PACO instruments that have been In vse longer, will be available for PACO owners at most economical charges Instruments not entirely completed or that have been modified in design, will not be ac~ cepted for repair. Inguruments which show evidence of the use of acid core solder or paste fluxes will be returned not repaired. Instruments for repair or service MUST be returned to us, transportation charges PRE~ PAID, in accordance with the shipping instructioas printed below, SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS ‘When returning a PACO instrument for repair or service, be surethat all partsare securely mounted, Always pack carefully in a rugged, oversized container, preferably Wood, using a Renerous supply of padding euch as excelsior, shredded paper, or crumpled uowspaper. Do not ship in the original kit carton, as this carton is not consideredadequate for sife ahipment of the completed inatrument, Attach a tag to the instrument giving your name, address, and trouble experienced. Never return an instrument unless it is accompanied by a full explanation of dilli- Page 4culties encountered, ‘The more explicit the details, the more rapidly your instrument can be handled and proweased. Please ship Via Railway Express PREPAID and address to: PACO ELECTRONICS CO., INC., ‘10-31 — 4th STREET, GLENDALE 27, L. 1... N.Y. ATT: SERVICE DIVISION ‘A FRAGILE label should appear on at least four sides of the carton, Return shipment willbe by Railway Express COLLECT, including repatr-service charges unless otherwise requested by previous correspondence. ‘Please take note that a carricr cannot be held liable for damage in transit if, in HIS OPINION, packing is insufficient, STEP-BY-STEP ASSEMBLY ‘These insbructions were prepared by skilled technicians and technical writers from ex~ perience gained thraugh actual eonetruction of this PACO kit. Therefore, you will find them arranged in as logical a sequence as possible, with every consideration given to the practical aspects of kit assembly. We Jee] theyare the fastest and best method of assembling your PACO kit. We urge you to read each step thoroughly, and understand itcomplotely betore performing ‘This will help you to avoid errors. We also suggest that you use the check space, (_), Bro vided to indieate completion of each step. This will help you avold omiagions in the assembly. Many kit bullders aldo follow the practice of crossing out, with a colored penail, each wire and component on the wiring diagram after Installation ‘The "(Bolder)" and "(Dorit Solder)" designations tn the instructions ere self-explanatory and should be complied with throughoot assembly. When you see "(Dont Solder)” after a step, you should only crimp the lead to the terminal, and proceed to the next step. A later step will indicate when all leads have been connected ta this terminal, and Solder ing is to be done. ‘All parte, alter being checked against the parts list, should be placed where they are readily available and will not be lost or damaged. You may find it advantageous to group parte and place them in suitable containers. ‘To ald you in the placement of components, a eyatemof alphabetical and numericaleoding has been set up. Cerlain components such as switches and cantrols, have beencoded with letter designations relating to the function of thecomponont. For example, the designation "C"' indicates ‘control, and the designation "a" indicates a switch. In kita having more than one of this type of component, distinction between them is made by adding a second letter tothe first inalphabe- Ucal sequence’, For example, the designation "SA" indicates one awitch, and the designation "SE" Indicates a second switch, ete. Other components such ag tube sockets and terminal strips, have been assigned single letter designations having no particular reference to function, These designations are usvally assigned in the order in “which the component 1s installed, and ‘will nal always be the same in other kite. For example, the letter “A may indicate a tube socket in one kit and perhaps a ter~ minal strip or other component ia another kil Numbers have been assigned to terminals on the various compuaca(s, ‘Thus a designation. such as "BA2" indleates terminal 2 of switch "SA"; "SES" Indicates terminal 3 of switch "SB" ete. ‘You are now ready to proceed with the construction of your PACO SIGNAL TRACER. Page 5MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY REFER TO FIGURE 1 THROUGH 3 () 1 Insert a red Bakelite pin jack in hole at front panel localion A. Position so that flat side of solder lug is horizontal, and sceure the javie with Tinnerman fastener, as shown in Figure 3. After jack has been installed, bend the solder lug up toward top of panel, FIGURE 1 () 2% Inthe same manner, install another red Bakelite pin jack Inhole at panel location D, {) % Inthe same manner, install another redBakelite pin jack Inhole at panel location E. (1 4, Inthe same manner, install another red Bakelite pin jack in hole at panel location F, (©) 5, Inthe same manner, install another red Bakelite pin jack in holeat panel location H. Press on tightly with ‘combi nation pliers placed here PIN JACK NOTE — Push Tinnerman an jack with fingers. Then secure tightly with combi nation pliers as indicated. TINNERMAN FIGURE 2 Page 6) 8 Ot ) 6 «) 8 o) to Gyo () 12 In the same manner, install another vod Bakelite pin jack in hole at panel location J. In the same manic, install a black Bakelite pin jack in hole at pane! location B. Inthe same manner, Install another black Bakelite pin jack in holeat panel location K, Install the WATTMETER LOAD receptacle in cutout nt panel location L, Use two 46-32 x 9/8" BH acrews, two #6 lockwashers, and two #6-32 hex nuts. Install the INPUT coaxial connector inhole at panel location M. Use a control lock- washer, ground lug, and control bex aut, Grient ground lug to side of panel. See Figures 1 and 3. SOLDER LUG MALE PANEL pane, CONNECTOR NUT LOCKWASHER FIGURE 3 Place grille cloth N (Mocked side out, sheared corners st bottom) over Large hole in center of panel. Mount speaker 0 (transformer strap at top) over grille clath N. Use four #6-32 x 1/8” BH screws, three #8 lockwashers (NOTE: Use #8 solder lug at location P instead of #6 lockwasher), and four #-92 hex nuts. Mount output transformer TA, and one-lug terminal strip Qon transformer strap of speaker O. Orient tranaformer sathat the two enameled leads are closest to panel. Use two 48-32 x 3/8" BH screws, two # leckwashers, and two #6-32 hex nuts. REFER TO FIGURES 4 THROUGH 6 (yd (44 (2 45. ¢) 1 q) oi () 18 C2 1 (>) 20. Insert a rubber grommet in hole at chassis location R. Insert another rubber grommet In hole at chassis location V. Insert another rubber grommet in hole at chassis location W. Inert another rubber grommet in hole at chassis location %. Ingert another rubber grommet in hole at chassis location ¥. Ingort another rubber grommet in hole at chassis location Z. Install a seven-pin miniature tubo socket in hole at chassis Joeation AA. Use two 4-40 1/4" BH screws, two 4 lockwashers, and two #4-40 hex nuts. Position socket as shown in Figure 4. Also sce Figure 5. (NOTE: Do NOT bend socket terminals flat; the illustrations show them flat only for purposes of clarity.) I the same manner, install another seven-pin miviature tube socket in hole at chassis location BE. Use tro #4-40 x 1/4'" BH screws, two #4 lockwashers, and two #4-40 hex nuts. Position socket as sharm in Figure 4. Also sce Figure 5. Page 7FIGURE 5 Page 8GC} a () 22, (} 23. () 34, () 25 () 26, (yan C) 28. Cy 29 In the same manner, install another seven-pin miniature tube socket in hole at chassis location DD. Use two #4-40 x 1/4” Bil screws, two +4 lockwashers, and two ‘4-40 hex nuts. Position socket as ahiwn in Figure 4. Algo see Figure 5. In the same manner, Install another seven-pin miniature tube socket in hole at chassis location EE, Use two #4-40 x 1/4" BE screws, two # lockwashers and two 34-40 hex nuts. Position socket as shown in Figure 4. Also see Figure 5. Mount current transformer at chassis location TB. Position transformer so that the two red leads and one black lead are at grommet X. Pass these leads through grommet X before mounting. Under the chassis, mount two-lug terminal strip FF Xone Ing grounded) on the transformer mounting screw nearest side of chagsis. Use two 46-32 9/8" BH screws, two #6 lockwashers, and two #6-32 hex nuts. See Figures 4 and 5. ‘Mount two-lug terminal strip ino lugs grounded} at chassis location HH, Use a 46-52 x 3/0" BH gexew, #8 lockwasher, and 46-32 hex nut. ‘Mount power transformer at chasais location TC, Position transformer so that the groon and green-yellow leads are at grommet Z, and the black, rad, and red-yellow Jeads are at grommet ¥, Pass these leads through grommets ¥ and Z before qnounting, Under the chassis, mount one lug terminal strip Jd, and #5 solder lug KK onthe transformer mounting screws. Bend solder lugKK to approximately 300angle from chassis, Use two #6-32 x 5/8" BH screws, one #6 lockwasher, and two #6-32 hex mts. See Figures 4 and 5. Mount eye-tube bracket at chassis location LL. Under the chassis, mount two-lug terminal strip MM (no lugs grounded) on bracket mounting serew nearest socket AA. Use two 46-32 x 3/8" BH screws, two #6 lockwashers, and two #8-32 hex nuts. Mount eye-tube spring clip NNon bracket LL. Use a #5-32 x 9/8" BH ocrew, # lockwasher, and #8-32 hex nut. Install electrolytic capacitor mounting waler on top side ef chasele at location OO, Use two 48-32 x 3/2" BE screws, two #8 lockwashers, and two #-32 hex nuts. RUN SOLDER IN AT THIS POINT SOLDER MUST INTERCONNECT PLATE AND LUG. FIGURE 6 Insert the metal electrolytic capacitor PP from the top into mounting wafer slots. Position terminals as shown in Figure 5. Hold capacitor firmly in place and twist prongs with pliers te secure. Soe Figure 6. Solder (he mounting lug without the hole to the mounting plate as shown in Figure 6. REFER TO FIGURES 5 AND 7 Cy 30. Place the chassis against the panel, lining up the four holes for ewitches SA, and SB, ‘and controls CA and CB. Page 9at, Install the MULTIPLIER switch at location SA, Use a control lockwasher, Bakelite panel washer, and control hex nut. Before tightening the nut, have switch In full counterclockwise position, Orient awitch go that tho far side of the shaft is directly opposite tho X1 marking onthe panel. Chock by placing painter knob on shaft and tightening Set screw, Reposition switch Lf pointer does not Line up with X1 marking. Retighten pointer knob on shaft. CHASSIS = CHASSIS CONTROL \ CONTROL NUT NUT f ff Ve CONTROL, CONTROL PANEL LOCKWWA SHER PANEL LOCKWASHER SAKELITE BAKELITE PAL WASHER Fae WASHER i 3a, 33. Mm. FIGURE 7 Install the FUNCTION SELECTOR switch at location 8B. Use a control Lockwasher, Bakelite pancl washer, and control hex nut. Before tightening the nut, have switch in full counterclockwise position. Orient switch so that the flat aide of the shaft is directly opposite the AC OFF marking on the panel, Check by placing painter knob on shaft und tightening set screw. Reposition switch if pointer does not line up with AC OFF marking. Retighten pointer knob on shatt, Install the SQOK2 GAIN contrai at location CA. Orient the control as shown in Figure 5. Use a control lockwashor, Bakelite panel washer, and contro! hex nut. Install the SOK@ WATTS contrel at location CB, Orient the control as shown in Figure 5. Use a control lockwasher, Bakelite panel washer, and control hex nut. REFER TO FIGURE & () a) 0 o) 35, 36. 37, 38, Page 10 ‘Connect the green-yellow lead of the powor transformer extending through grommet 2, to G3 on socket EE (Solder). Position along rear and side of chassis. ‘Twist together the two red leads of the power transformer extending through grommet ¥. Connact one of theso leads to REI (Solder), and the other lead to HES (Solder). Connect the red-yellow lead of the power transformer extending through grommet Y¥, to Gi on socket EE (Solder). ‘Twist together tha two green leads of the power transformer oxtending through grommet Z. Connect one of these leada to EES (Don't Solder), and the other lead to EEA (Don't Solder)FIGURE 8 Page 11C) 40, () 41 (> 42 () 48 t) 4 C) 46 C) 46 c) 4 o) 4a, q) 4 C) 50 4) 5h () 82 Cy) a Cy 54. Page 12 Connectithe long black lead of the power transformer extending through grommet Y, to SB4 (Don't Solder), Position along chassis between grommet X, and terminal strip FF. Connect the short black lead of the power transformer extending through grommet Y, to JJi (Don't Solder). Connect the black lead of the current transformer extending through grommet X, to 01 (Don't Solder). ‘Twist together the two red leads of the current transformer extending through grommet X. Connect one of these leads to CBI (Solder), and the other load to CBS {Don't Solder), Connect a length of bare wire from G4 on sacket EE (Solder), to GL on cloctrolytic capacitor PP (Solder}. Connect a 3-1/4" length of yellow hook-up wire from G2 on socket DD (Solder), to Bin jack K (Solder). Dress yellow wire as shown in Figure 8, ‘Twist together two 10" lengths of green hook-up wire, Thin twisted pair will be used for wiring the heater circuits. Cut off lengths as required. Cat off a 4-1/4" length of green twisted pair and remove 1/4" of insulation from ee ends, Connect one of the wires to EE3 (Solder), and tho other wire to EE4 Solder). Conneet the other two onds of the same twisted pair to DDS (Don’t Salder), and DD4 {Don't Solder). Dress these wires close to chassis, Cut off a 3-8/4" length of green twisted pair and remove 1/4" of insulation from both ends, Connect one of the wires to DDS (Solder), and the other wire to DD+ (Solder) Connect the other two ends of the same twisted pair to BB3 (Dan*t Solder), and BRA (Don't Solder}. Dress these wires close to chassis, Cut off another 3-8/4" length of green twisted pair and remove 1/4" of insulation from bath ends. Connoct one of these wires to AA3 (Solder), and the other wire to Add (Solder). ‘Connect the other two ends of the same twisted pair to BBS (Don't Solder), and BB4 (Don't Solder). Dress these wires close to chassis andrun ax much of their length aa possible along beside the twisted pair connecting socket DD to socket BD, Cut off a 5-1/4" lengthof green twisted palrand remove 1/4” of insulation from both ‘ends. Connect one of these wires toBB3 Golder), and the other wire to BEA (Solder). Insert the loose end of this pair through grommet V and leave disconnected at this, time, Dress these wires close to chassis. Connect a 9-3/4" length of yellow hook-up wire from MMz (Don't Solder}, to ground lug on INPUT connector M (Solder). Dress yellow wire close to chassis. Connect a 2-1/4" length of green hook-up wire from SAI (Don't Solder), to eyelet in INPUT connector M (Solder). CAUTION: In soldering a wire to the eyelet in the connector, use only enough heat to make a good connection and to form a small “trown" of solder overcy C) () cy a ay Cy oy () 56. oT. 58, 59, 60, an. 62. 68, 84. 65. 86. en, 4a, the eyelet. Excessive heat may cause solder to flow into the eyelet, possibly resulting in a shorted condition, ‘Connect a 1-1/2" length of yellow hook-up wire from MM2 (Don't Solder), to AAZ Golder). Connect an 8-1/2" length of red hook-up wire from MMI (Don't Solder}, to PP = (Don't Solder). Dress red wire as shown in Figure 8. Connect a 10-1/2"' lengthof red hook-up-wire fom CB2 (Solder), through AA6 (Don't Solder) to AAS (Solder), now solder AAG, Dress red wire as shown in Figure 8. Connect one end of a 4-1/2" lengthot yellow hook-up wire ta Gz on socket BB (Don't Solder), Insert the other end through grommet V and leare disconnected at this time, Prepare the 6” length of coaxial cable in the following manner: 4. Remove 3/4” of the black, outer insulation from both ends, , Unbraid the spiral shield at cach end back to the black, outer insulation. , ‘Twist the shield wire into stranded wire shape, and tin at each end. d, Remove 1/4 of the yellow, inner insulation from beth ends, fe. Tin the stranded inner conductor at both ends. Connect the innex conductor of one end of the previously prepared 6" coaxial cable to CA2 Golder). Connect the tinned shield wire at the same end{o CA1. Before soldering, pull the shicld wire through the lug until the black, outer insulation is in contact with th control cover. Be certain that shielding does not touch CA2 or the control cover, Now solder CAl and trim off excess wire. Dressthe 6 “coaxial cable straight down tothe chassis and backte docket BB, parallel tothe twisted greenheater wires. Connect the tinned shield wire to G2 on BB, leaving approximately 1/4” of the shield wire between the black insulation, and.G2 (Solder). ‘Trim off excoss wire. Now connect inner conductor to BBL elder). Connect a 1-3/4" length of red hook-up wire from EE (Solder), to PP @ (Don't Solder}. ‘Conneet one end of 2 7-3/4" length of red hook-up wire to PP Ml (Don't Solder), Insert the other endthrough grammet V, and leave disconnected at this time. Dress red wire as shown in Figure 8. Connect 2 3-1/2" length of red hook-up wire from PP Ml (Don't Solder}, to DD6 (Don't Solder). Dregs red wire as shown in Figure 8. Connect one end of a 3-1/2" length of red hook-up wire to DD6 (Solder). Insert the ather end through grommet W, and leave disconnected at this time. Connect one end of a 4" length of yellow hook-up wire te DDS (Solder), Insert the ather end through grommet W, and leave disconnected af this time, Connect a 4-3/4" length of orange hook-up wire trom DDI (Solder), to pin jack J (Don't Solder), Dress orange wire as shown in Figure 8, Connect one ond of a 16" length of orange hook-up wire to SB2 (Solder). Dress the wire as shown in Figure 8, insert the other end through grommet V, and leave dis- connected at this time, Page 13a) a () a) 69, 72, 73, Connect one end of a 7-1/4" length of orange hook-up wire to SBB (Solder), Insert the other end through speaker cut-out and leave disconnected at this time. Connect one end of a 6-3/4" length of red hook-up wire to SBT (Solder). Insert the other end through speaker cut-out and Ioave diaconnected at this time. Connect one end of a 6-1/2" length of green hook-up whre to SHS (older), Insert the other end through speaker cut-out and leave disconnected at this time. Connect a 4-1/2" length of green hook-wp wire from SB4 (older), to L1 (Solder). Dress green wire under eontrol CB as shown in Figure 4, being carelul to keep ‘wire away from sharp edge of chassis. Connect a 8" length of yellow hook-up wire from CBS (Solder), to FFI (Don't Solder}, REFER TO FIGURE 9 (2 o) ee) ) t) a) a) a) () a) ) o) 4) i) 4, 15, 6. 1. 7a, 79. 80. aL. a2. 83, 38. Page 14 Connect the short, black lead from top of current transformer TB to L2 (Solder). Dress the wire clase to chasis, Connect the enameled wire from output transformer TAclosest to terminal strip Q, to QI (Don’t Solder), Conneut the remaining cnamielod wire of tranatormer TA to O2 (Don't Solder). Connect a 3-1/3 (Don’t Solder), "length of yellow hook-up wire from 02 (Solder), to solder lug P Connect a 3” Length of yellow hook-up wire from pln jack B (Salder), to solder lug P (Don't Solder). Dress yellow wire against panel. Connect the loose end of the red hook-up wire extending through speaker cut-out from SB1 {a Qi {Don't Solder), Dress rod wire as shown in Figure 9, Connect the loose end of the grcen hook-up wire extending through speaker cut-out from SB6, (o pin jack D (Solder), Dress green wire as shown in Figure 9 Connect the loose end of the orange hook-up wire extending through speaker cut-out from&B8, topin jack A (Don't Solder). Dress orange wire as shown in Figure 9, Connect a 8-1/2" length of orange hook-up wire from pin jack A (Solder), to O1 (Solder), Dress orange wire as shawn in Figure #. Connect aG-1/2" length of yellow hook-up wire from pin jack & (Solder), toHH2 (Don't Solder). Dress yellow wire as shown in Figure 9, ‘Comnect a 6-1/2" length of red hook-up wire from pin jack F (Solder), to HHL (Don't Solder}. Dress red wire as shown in Figure 9. Comncet the loose end af the yellow hook-up wire extending through grommet W from DDS, to HH2 (Don't Solder). Dress yellow wire as shown in Figure 9. Connect the loose end of the red hook-up wire extending through grommet W from DD, to HEI (Don't Solder}, Dress red wire as shown in Figure 9. Connect the brown lead from transformer ‘TA to pin jack H (Solder). Connect the blue lead from transformer TA to HH2 (Solder).FIGURE Page 15( ( ) ) a9, 90, Connect the red lead from transformer TA to HHI (Solder). Connect a 470 resistor (yellow-violet-black) from Ql Golder}, to solder lug P (Salder}, REFER TO FIGURE 10 { c ¢ ’ ) ) 91. 92, 98, a4. 8, 6. a. 98, 99, 100. 101. 102. 108. toa. 105. 108. 107. 108. 109, Page 16 Connect a 4700 MMF ceramic capacitor .004'TMFD) irom SAL (Solder), to $46 (Don't Solder). Use spaghetti on both leads, ‘Connect a 910K resistor (white-brown-yellow) fromSA6 (Solder},to SAS (Ban' t Solder), ‘Connect a 91K reaistor (white -brown-orango} from $5 (Solder|,to# Ad (Don't Solder). Connect a. 91008 resistor (white-browm-red) from 8Ad (Solder), to AS (Don't Solder), Connecta 10008 resistor (brown-black-red) from 843 (Solder), to MMz {Don’t Solder). Connect a 470K resistor (ycllow-violet-yellow) from SA2 (Don't Solder), to MM2 (Don't solder), Connect a 1 MEG resistor (brown-black-green) from MM2 (Solder}, to AL (Don't Solder). Connect a 4T00MMF ceramic capaeitor (.0047MFD) from AAL (Solder},to SAT (Solder). Connect a 100K resistor (brown-black-yellow] from SA2 (Solder), to MM (Don't Solder). Connect a 220K resintor(red-red-yellow) from MMH (Solder), to AAT (Don't solder), Connect a.4T00MMF ceramic capacitor (007MFD) from AAT (Solder), ta CAS (Solder). Use spaghetti on both leads, Connect the positive (+) lead (usa spaghetti) of the 25MED, 25VOLT electrolytic capacitor to DD2 (Don't Solder); connect the negative lead to G3.on soeket DD (Don't Solder) Connect a 270 OHM, 1 WATT resistor (red-violet-brown), from DD2 (Solder), to G3 on socket DD (Solder). Connect «470K resistor (yellow-violet-yellow) from DD7 (Don't Solder), to G1 on. socket DD (Solder). Connect a 4700MMF ceramic capacitor (.0047MFD) from BBS (use spaghetti} (Don't Bolder}, to DD? Golder). Connect a 220K resistor (red-red-yellow) fromBB5 (Solder);to PP a (Don't Solder). Connect an 1800 OHM resistor (brown-gray-red) from Gi on socket BB (Don’t Solder), through BB7 (Don't Solder), to BB? (Solder). Connect the positive (+) lead {use spaghetti) of the 10 MED, 25VOLT electrolytic capacitor to BRT (older); connect the negative lead to G1 on socket BB (Don't Solder) Connect the outside foil lead of a .047 MFD, 400VOLT paper tubular capacitor to G1 on socket BB (Solder); connect the other lead (use spaghettl) ta BBG (Don't Solder).Page 17 FIGURE 10() ito. (ya ty lia () ns, () ue 4) 1s t) 16. €) a ¢) ue (2 118 €) 120, () 11. REFER TO () 122. () 18. () 124 () 125, () 1e, () 127. Page 18 Connect 2 470K resistor (yellow-violet-yellow) irom BB6 (Solder), to PP a (Don't Solder), Connect a 22K resistor (red-red-orange} from PP a (Don'tSolder'}, to PP — (Solder), Connect a 47K resistor (yellow-violet-orange) [rom PP & {Solder),to PP Ml (Don't Solder). . Connect the 10002, 7 watt, large rectangular resistor from PP ll (Solder),ta PP = Solder), (Use spaghott! on both leads.) Connect a 560K resistor (green-blue-yellow) from pin jack J{Solder), toSB3 (Solder). Connect the outside foil lead of a 02 MFD, 400VOLT paper tubular capacitor to FF2 (Solder); connect the other lead (ase spaghetti), tp SB1 (Don't Salder}, Comect 21.5 MEG resistor (hrown-gray-yreen) from SB1 Golder), ta FFL (Don't Solder), Connect the outside foil lead of a .O47MFD, 400 VOLT paper tubular eapacitor to solder Iug KK (Don't Solder). Conneet the ather lead to FE1 {Don’t Solder). Comect 2 1 MEG resistor (brown-black-green) from EFL (Solder), to KK (Don’t Bolder) Connect the outside foil lead of a .01 MFD, 6COVOLT paper tubular eapacitor to KK (Solder); connect the other lead to Jul (usc spaghetti), (Don't Solder). Insert the line cord from the rear of the chassis through grommet R, Tie an over- land knot approximately 5-1/2" from the end of the cord inside the chassis lor strain relief, Separate the ends for a distance of 2=1/4 inches. Connect one lead of the line cord to SBS (Solder); connect the other Iead to 11 (Solder), FINAL WIRING AND ASSEMBLY FIGURE 11 Place the 1629 tube in spring clip NN with the tube keyway pointing down toward the chassis. The tube shouldbe seated in the clip sothat the clipsits around the Bakelite baso, See Figure 11. Movnt the octal socket O@ on the 1629 tube hase, Pins 1 and 8 on the socket should be closest to the chassts. Connect a1 MEG resistor (brown-black-green) from @Q3 (older), to QQ4 (Don't Solder}, Connect a MEG resistor (brown-back-green) from QQ5 (Don't Solder), ta QQB (Don't Solder). Invert all the wires extending from grommet ¥, through the 1-1/2" length of vinyl tubing. Connect the yellow wire extending from the tubing to QQ8 (Solder).RED GREN YEUOW ‘ORANGE FIGURE 11 Page 19() 128. Connect one of the green wires extending from the tubing to QQ2 (Solder); connect the other green wire to QQY (Solder), {) 129, Comnect the red wire extending from the tubing to Q@4 (Solder). {} 130, Connect the orange wire oxtending from the tubing to QQ5 (Solder). () ISL. Before inatalling the knobs on the GAIN and WATTS controls, rotate both controls fully counterclockwise, then place the knobs over the shafts #0 that the pointers line up respectively with the "0" marking on the GAIN control, and the "30" marking on the WATTS contral, Then tighten the set screws firmly against the shafte. {.) 132, Insert the tubes in their respective sockets: 12AV6 in socket AA, 12AUS in socket BB, 124Q8 in socket DD, and 12X4 in socket EE, () 133. Carefully Inspect instrument construction, and checledreas or arrangement of wiring. Be gure that the wiring or components are not positioned in such 2 manner that short circuits will occur. Be sure that all solder connections have been mado, Shake the instrument sothat all loose solder, wire cuttings, and insulation may fall out, PRELIMINARY TEST Before connecting the Signal Tracer to the AC power line, connect an ohmmeter from pin ‘lof V5 Gocket EE) to ground, and check the B+ resistance to ground. If the circuit is normal, the reading obtained will be 50K OHMS or higher. (Bo dure to allow far electrolyte expacitor charging action and wait for the meter pointer to come to a complete stop before taking the reading) If the resistance measures less than 50K OHMS, the rectifier circuit should be checked thoroughly for shorts, and the trouble correctedbefore the Instrumentis connectedto the AC line. ‘Plug the Signal Tracer line cord into a 117 Volt, AC, 60Cycla source, Set the MULTIPLIER switch to the X1000 position, rotate the GAIN control to approximately "30''on the calibrated scale, ‘and sot the FUNCTION SELECTOR switch to the INT SPKR position. After about 15 or 20 seconds of warm-up time, alltubes should light; a circular fluorescent pattern, open at thebottom, ould be avan on the face of the oye-tube, and a faint rushing noise should be audible in the speaker. Touching the eyelet of the INPUT connector should produce a fairly loud hum, and ‘cause corresponding action on the eye-tube pattern. If there 1s any sign of trouble, such aa smoke or evidence of overheating, the tubes do not ight, no pattern on the oye tube or no sound from the speaker, disconnect the instrument from the power source immediately and check for errors in wiring or other sources of trouble. Refer to the section "WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF TROUBLE" for more detailed trouble~ hooting procedure. Ifthe instrument does respond in the manner indicated, it will be sale to leave it turned on to thoroughly warm up while the balance of the kit {8 assembled, PREPARATION OF TEST CABLE REFER TO FIGURES 12 THROUGH 16 RF-AF PROBE — Assemble as follows: () 134. Remove approximately 3/15” of insulation from bothends of the small black flexible wire, and tin both enda, Page 20a) a) a) 4) () (y ct o} 135. 136. 137, 138, 199. 140, 141 142, 143, 144, Push the probe tip inta a piece of cardboard, place the cardboard flat on the bench so that the tip is in a vertical position, and insert @ short. piece of solder into the hole inthe rear of the tip. Heat the end of the tip untilthe solder melts, thon quickly insert the timed wire into the melted solder inthe hole, Tf necessary, molt addi- tional solder into the hole to fill it up. Make certain solder does not run dewn over the threads. Allow the tip to cool, insert the black flexible wire into the rounded end of the red probe head, then ecrew the tip into the red probe head. Remove 1-5/8" of the black,outer insulation from one end of the Long ¢aaxial cable, being very careful not to cut. any wires of the spiral wound shield. Unwind the spiral shield back to the black outer insulation, twist the loose wires of the shield into a compact strand, then fold the shield back over the insulation.Clip off excess ahield, leaving approximately 3/8" of the shield folded back. See Figure 12, FLAT BRAID AND SPIRAL be zw sagrer BRAID SOLDERED HERE el Pr gees + 8 BRAID FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 Remove 1/4" ofthe Insulation from the inner conductor and tin the exposed stranded wire, Insert the flat braided wire into (ie large diameter end of the probe eable spring, leaving approximately 3/8" of the braid extending beyond the small diameter end of the spring. Sce Figure 13, Glide the upring and braid together over the prepared cable end with the small dia- meter end of the spring toward the prepared cable end. Fold the 3/8” length of the ppiral cable shicld back over the spring: fold the 3/8" length of the Mat braid back over the spring, then solder both shield and braid to the spring, Sec Figure 13. NOTE: Exercise caution when soldering shield to spring. Overheating may melt insulation between shield and inner wire, resulting in wire sharting to shield. Slip the Loose end ofthe flat braid intothe end of the alligator clip and solder. (This procedure may be simplified by attaching the clip to some object such as a piece of cardboard, placing something fairly heavy overthe cardboardto held itin place over the edge of the workbench, then soldering.) Slide the black probe end over the cable and spring, with the larger diameter portion. of the probe end toward the rear. See Figure 14. Slide the probe housing overthe cable and spring, with the switch cut-out toward the front, See Figure 14, Connectthe timed inner conductor of the cable to the SPST slide switch terminal at the "ON" end of the switch (Don't Solder). See Figure 14. Page 21(} 445. Connect the small black flexible wire from the probe tip to the SPST slide emites terminal at the "OFF" end of the switch (Bon't Solder), Sce Figure 14. TABLE gouuceron” oe Era: ies Geet: of tes ‘, f ESS, EM tekear be, Wana TEP auger TERR t NT aE, FIGURE 14 ©) 148, Connect color codedend of the -0868MFD tubular ceramic capacitor (blue-grey-red) to the cathode {color coded) end of the crystal rectifier. Connect as close together as passible (older), CAUTION: Before soldering this connection grasp the crystal diode lead with a pair of long nose pliers between connection and crystal hedp, This will pre- vent the heat of the molten solder from damaging the crystal. sco Figure 15. FIGURE 15 (() 147, Conneet the other end of the erystal rectifier to a 47K OHM resistor (yellow-violet- orange), Connect as close together as possible (Solder). Leave the loose lead of the resistor long, and slide 1-1/8" Jength of spaghciti over it. Sce Figure 16. Page 22() 148, 0) 143, () 150, Cy 16h. () 15a. () 193. () 14. CAUTION: Protect rectifier againet excessive heat as in Step 146, before soldering. ‘Trim the Loose Jeadef the .0088 ceramic capacitor to a length of approximately 1/2" and connect it to the SPST slide switch terminal at the "OFF" end of the switch Golder). Slide the 2" length of vinyl tubing over the resistor-rectifier-eapacitor network, bend the-long resistor lead back and connect it tothe SPST slide switch terminal at the "ON" end of the switch {Solder}, See Figure 14. Connect one end of a 2-1/2" length of yellow hook-up wireto theprebe cable spring (Solder), Connect the other end to the glide of the slide switch housing (Solder). See Figure 14, ‘eRYSTAL ‘SPAGHETT. FIGURE 16 Carefully work the probe housing over the slide switch assembly until the switch ‘button seats into the cut-out in the probe housing, Secure the switch with two #3-48 x 1/4! BH screws. Ingpect to make sure that screws do not touch switch terminals. Fit the probe head into the probe housing, line up the holes, and secure with two 42-56 soli-tapping screws. Fit the black probe end inta the rear of the probe housing, line up the two holes in the rear ofthe probe housing with those Inthe probe end, and geeure with two #2-56 self-tapping screws. lusert the #6-92 set screw intothe threaded hole In the black probe end, and tighten firmly but not excessively against the probe cable spring. ‘This completes the assembly of the RF-AF probe. FEMALE COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR Install as follows: Cy 135, (} 156 C) 1st C) ise. (158, Remove 1-1/4" of the black, outer insulation from the loose end of the probe cable, being very careful not to cut any wires of the spiral wound shield. Loogen the get screw in the female cable connector body and remove the connector spring. Slide the comector spring over the ond of the cable, withthe emall diameter end of the spring toward the cable end, See Figure 14. ‘Unwind the spiral shield back to the black outer insulation, twist the loose wires of the shield Into a compact strand, then fold the shield back until the end extends onto the large dlamoter eoction of the spring. See Figure 14. Remove 1” of the insulation from the inner eonduetor, and tin the exposed stranded wire. Insert the prepared end of the cable into the female connector, and guide the tinned inner wire through the eyelet in the center of the connector, Push the connector Page 23©) 180, OC) ten C) 46a. Page 24 #622 x 3/8" OVAL HEAD SCREW over the connector spring as far back as it will go, making sure that the set surew is nol aver the folded back portion of the spiral shield Tighten the set scre securely against the spring. Trim off the excess shicld 1/4" from the end of the connector and solder to the large diameter portion of the spring. NOTE: Exercise caution when soldering shield to spring, Overheating may melt insulation between shield and inner-wire, resulting in wire shorting to shield. ‘Trim off the inner conductor flush with the eyelet in the connector (Solder), CAUTION: Li solderingitmer conductar to eyelet in connector, use only enough heat, to make a good connection and ta form a small “‘erown'! over the eyelet. Excessive hoat may cause solder to flow into the eyelet, possibly re- sulting In # shorted condition, CARRYING CASE ASSEMBLY Install the handle hinges and handle on top of the carrying case. The handle hinges mount over the heles provided on top of the case with two 46-32 x 3/8" oval head screws, two 4 lockwasbers, and two 4-32 hex nuts for each hinge. See Figure 17. To perform this assembly, first mount one of the hinges, then place onc end of the hondie on the mounted hinge. Next insert the other hinge into the hole at the other end of the handle, and mount this hinge to the carrying case. HANDLE ona Eaa x HANDLE-BRACKET RUBBER FOOT FIGURE 17(.) 163. Insert the four rubber feet into the holes provided at the bottom ofthe carrying case. Install each foct so that the Mat portion is outside the case. See Figure 17. FINAL ASSEMBLY (.) 184, Pass the line cord through the large hole inthe rear of the carrying case, and slide the ingtroment in until the flanged edges of the panel fit snugly around the front Lips af the carrying case. () 165, Fastonthe rearaf the instrument chassis te the sear ofthe carryingcase by securing the two ¥6 x 3/8" BH, self-tapping screws in tho holes provided. aH ego Ap ee SIGNAL TRACER: Ba OUIPUTE SEH ono Bee So © OO OUTPUT TRANSFORMER MULTIPLIER can ng. ™P° xgp00 a Po at ect v7 La ) - =" gy ORE f/ oN ZA 3 6 FRONT PANEL Page 25WHAT TO DG IN CASE OF TROUBLE Hf the instrument does not function properly we suggest the following check procedure be observed, 1, Recheck all wiringand make certain all connections have been properlymade. Inspecteach soldered terminal closely. Check switches and tube sackets for evidence pfrosin between contacis. Any excess rosin present could cause leakage between contacts, and should be removed by cleaning with alcohol and a stiff brush, Cheek all components for correct value and proper location in the cirouit, If possible, have someone else perlorm these checks with you. ‘This often reveals mistakes that are consistently wverinoked, Oue of the most common mistakes in the 2-20 Signal Tracer kit is the inadvertent interchanging of resistors with values such as 18008 and 1.8 megohms. 2 Check all voltages as shown on the schematic. These measurements were taken with = PACO Y-70 VTVM havingan input resistance of 11 megohms. Readings may vary consider ably when taken with other instruments having different inpul character istles. A variation of + 20% in these readings is entirely acceptable. 8. Check all tubeselther with agood quality tube tester, such as the PACO Model T-60, or by Substituting tubes known te be good and observing instrument performance. 4. Tr hum in the speaker seems Lo be excessive, a simple check can be made-to determine if it is originating within the Z-80 circuitry. To begin, it should be pointed out that dueto the open circuit condition at the INPUT connector when the probe is disconnected from the in- strumeat, or at the unshielded probe tip when the probe Lg connected to the Instrument, a zather loud hum at maximum gain (GAIN fully clockwise; MULTIPLIER on X1) 1s avrmal, Shorting the INPUT conaettur to ground, or shorting the probe tip tathe probe groundlead should reduce the hum toa much lower level. If the hum is nat reduced by shorting the 1n- pul, then it i definitely originating within the -80 eircuitr ‘There are many sources of excessive hum, of which the most common are:defeetive power supply filtering, poor lead dregs, defective bes, end poor soldered connections, particul- arly "ground''connections, Check the lead dress throughout thecireuitearefully and make certain {t has been done exar(y according to the step-by-step instructions and the wiring diagrams. Also check all chassis “gromd'' connections, especially those associated with the input amplifier Vi (12AV6). Finally, check the tubes and the power supply filter com- ponents, 5. Check ali construction visually for wireclippings and drops of solder which could become lodged against,and cause shorting of, such elements as control Lerminals, switchcontacta, and tube socket pins CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION Many valuable and conventent features havo been included in the PACO Modcl 2-80 Signal Tracer. ‘The basic cireuit consisis of a high-gain three stage audioamplifier, Coarse and finegain Attenuators, sad Visual and aural signal indicators are provided. Provision is made to switch out theinternal speaker if only visual indication is desired. Anexternal VTVM may be connected fur actual measurement of signal voltages, or an oscilloscope may be coniected for waveform indication. An RF-AF probe is provided for connection ta the circuits under test, and contains crystal diode for RF and £F signal demodulation. ‘The diode oan be swilched out for use with audio signals, A noise test clreuit applies a DC voltage to the probe for localing noisy components. Such components, when connected Lo the probe, generate a noise signal which can be sean on the eye- tube or heard in the loudspeaker. Page 26‘A calibrated wattmeter (500 watts maximum) is provided for checking the power consusip- tion of elertrieal equipment. Provision is made Lo use the instrument as a substitution speaker and/or output Lraas~ former, External speakers may also be connected for testing purposes, ‘The amplifier has sufficient gain ta check the output of Jow-lovel microphones, tuners, photo-elecirle cells, aid magnetic or reluetance-Lype phono pickups. There is also enough gain avallable to detect the presence of RF signals at the antenna of d recetver under test The unit recelves its power from a trangformer operated, full-wave power supply. A 12X4 duo-diode (V8) serves as the B+ reetifier. A12AV6 high-gain triode (V1) is used as A preamplifier. A four-step attenuator having & {0 to-1 ratio hetween steps is located in the input circuit of this stage, The attenuator, (labeled MULTIPLIER on the front panel) used in conjunction with the calibrated GAIN control, permits accurate measurement of stage guins. Maximum gain 1s obtained with the MULTIPLIER in the 1 position; minimum gain in the X1000 position, ‘The diode section of the 12AV6 is used aa the wattmeter rectifier. ‘A 12AU6 pentode (V2}serves as a voltage amplifier, The continuously variable, « GAIN control is located in the input circuit of this stage. A 12AQ% beam power tube (V3) serves aa the outpet or power amplifier. A 1629 electron beam cye-tabe (V4) monitors the signal at the 12AQS grid. ‘A push-pull oulput transformor and a 5" loudspeaker complete the basic Wacer cireuitry. Panel terminals permit connection to the primary or secondary windings of the oalput transformer or to the speaker yolve coil for substitution parposes. ‘For wattmeter indication, the load current, or actual current drawn from the AC power Line of a device under test flows thraugh the primary of acurrent transformer. This current, through transformer action, develops a voltage dropacrass the WAT'TS control, A partof this voltage is rectified by the diode section of the 12AV€, and the resulting DC yollage is indicated by the 1629 cye-tube. ‘The voltage applied to the diode iscontrolled by the WATTS contre! hich iscalibrated to read the actual wattage consumption of the device under test. Four section filtering of the full-wave power supply provides an exceptionally low hum level. The hum heard at maximum gain is actually grid circuit hom due to the extension of the input grid circwil into the coaxial cable and probe allbrated SIGNAL TRACER APPLICATIONS ‘The versatility of the Signal Tracer will came as no surprise to the tevhaleian with many years of experience in the fleldof radio and audio servicing. However, those of you making your Hirst acquaintance with thia valuable instrument may be impressed by its usefulness which bs, in fact, limited only by the ability and the imagination of the operator. New Signal Tracer appli cations are continually being discovered by olectronics men inmany branches of acisnce. PACO Electranies Co., in dosigning the Model 2-80 has talsen into account all of the more important known Signal Tracer applications, and has provided every feature necessary for performing these applications with the Madel Z-80. Following is a list of some of the most often encountered tasks that may be performed with the 2-80: 1. Locating "dead"’stages in AM and FM radio receivers, TV receiver's, andaudioamplifiers, 2, Locating the origin of hum, noise, and distortion in receivers and amplifiers, 4. Finding open tube filaments In series filament cireuits. 4. Locating intermittent troubles Ja receivers and amplifiers. 5, Locating the stage responsible for weak signal conditions In receivers and amplifiers. 6, Locating oscillating or “motorboating™ stages In recetvers and amplifiers. Page 277. Locating defective speakers and outpet transformers 8. Measuring stage gain in amplifier circuits. 9, Measuring the power consumption of electrical dovices consuming up to 800 watta, 10. Amplifier has suffi nt gain to be usoful as a small publie-addrese system. iL. Amplifier may be used for ehocking phona pickups, tuners, microphones, phalo-electric cells, ete USING THE SIGNAL TRACER The primary purpose of the Signal Tracer ig just what the name implies — to "trace" or follow a signal through a receiver or amplifier until some point in the cireuil is reached where the signal departs from normal. Supplementary tests are then made at the faulty stage, usually with a volt-ohinmeter, to determine the defective component, The signal tracer, being a device which works directly with the primary factor in any electronie circuit — the signal — thas makes Possible rapid and accurate fsolation of faulty stages. This is often the tost time consuming Partof troubleshooting procedure, It usually is a simple matier to determinethe defectiverom= ponent, once the trouble has been isolated to a particular stage, However, attempting ta Isolate 8 trooble by Working with the secondary factors ina circuit — voltage, resistance, eapacitance, and inductance — is often very confusing and time consuming, This ig particularly truc when checking cireults which require the signal as an actuating force, such as AGC,and AFCnetwarks Signal Tracing, however, requires no translating of volt-ohm statle readings intocircult cllects And theorized operation, Tt 1s kmmediately apparent when the signal becomes distorted or is in- terrupted because the actual effects can be heard [rom the loudspeaker, No guess work Is In- volved. FIGURE 18 Page 28‘The basic method of tracing a slgnal through a typical S-tube AC-DC AM receiver (See Figure 18) using the PACO 2-80 will now be deseribed. The most likely component causing the interruption or distortion of the slznal at each point in the circuit will be nated. ‘There are many other‘taskethat may be perfarmod with the Z=60 and these will be descr ib= ed In detail later on. Preliminary Tests - Power Supply And Tube Filaments Turn the receiver "ON" and allow the tubes to warm up. Should one or more of the tune filaments be open, none of the tubes will glaw. The defective tube may be quickly isolated with the Z-80 ag follows: With the instrument comected to the 117 volt, 60 cyele AC line, turn the FUNCTION SE- LECTOR to the INT SPKR position, Set the MULTIPLIER Lo X1000, and the GAIN cantral toap- proximately 90 on the caltbrated scale, Connect the probe ground lead to the receiver B- line, set the probe switch to the AF position, then in sequence, touch the probe tipto points Q,R.8, T, and U indicated on Fig. 19. A 60 eyele hum will be heard in the Z-80 speaker at cuchsuccessive point until the open filament has been passed. For example, let us assume the filament of tube Vi ta be open. When points Q,R,8,and T are touched, the hum will be heard, However, at point U, no hum will be heardother than the normal, low-level hum originating drom the Tracer power supply. It will take very little practice on the operator's part to quickly master this procedure for finding opea tube flaments in series cireults. ‘With all tube illaments glowing properly, the next step is to check far the presence of BY at the outpul of the rectifier tube VB. A voltmeter should be used to accurately determine the value of the B+ vollage. However, the Z-80 may be used In lieu of @ valt-meter by touching the probe tip to polut X (probe switch still in AF posilion). Presence of 0 eycle hum at this point indicates the rectifier is functioning. No hum indicates defective tube V3 or faulty comection between pins 6 and 5 of the rectifier tube, Now Lweh the probe tip to point P. Hum should still be audible, but at a much reduced level. Noreductionin hum level at this point, plus the presence of a rather strong signal indicates open output filter cagacilor,CAB, No hare indicates open filter resistor RO RF Signal Tracing ‘With the tube filaments and the power supply functioning properly, the next step is to tune the receiver toa strong local station. One of several things Will now become apparent: A. The receiver ‘will function normal B, No signals will be audible in the receiver speaker, in whichcase the procedure will be determine at what paint the signal is interrupted. C. Signals will be audilile in the receiver speaker, bul weak; i which cave the procedure will be to determine in what stage the normal, expected gain does not oceur. D. Gainof the receiver will be normal, signals will be audible bal distorted, noisy, or with excessive hum, ‘The procedure here will be to determine at what point in the circuil any of the preceding irregularities firet occur. E, Thereceiver will function intermittently. between normaloperation and any one or more of the preceding abnormal conditions. The procedure here will be according ta the symptom, but will require waiting for the trauble to start before proceeding. Rogardless of the type of signal disturbance tobe isolated, either end of the recelver (antenna or speaker) may be used as a starting point, In this case however, wo have arbitrarily chagon to start at the antenna. Refer again to Fig. 18, With the probe ground lead comected to the re~ ceiver B-, set the probe Switch to RF, set the FUNCTION SELECTOR to INT SPKR, set the MULTIPLIER to X1 or X10. Touch Uke probe tip ta point A, and rotate the Z-80 GAIN contral Page 2Clockwise to the desired listening level. In receivers having a "weak signal” condition, the ro- ceiver will have to be tuned to a strong local station. If the antennanad tuning systemare funct- inning properly, the statlon will be heard in the 4-60 speaker clearly, and with ample volume. Lack of signal at tis polat indicates antemia coil L1, open or shorted lo ground, shorted tuning capacitor (rotor plates touching the stator plates), or shorted trimmer, A. It is possible that the tuning capacitor rotor plates may be cantacling the stator plates at only one or a few polats throughout jis rotation. In this case, stations may be tuned in at some paints on the dial bul not at others, Coasiderable noise will be heard also, as the tuning capacitor is rotaced, Next, check the oscillator section of the converter Vi by touching the probe Lim le point B, Tura the receiver off momentarily, and then on again. If the oscillator begins functioning nor~ mally, a thump (lollowed by a rushing noige) will be heard in the Z-@0 speaker. Lack ofoscillator signal indleales an openor shortedoscillator transformer 1.2, shorted oscillator tuning capacitor, or trimmer AS, open resistor R2, or detective eoiverter lube V1 Next touch the probe tip to point C. No signal or a very weak sigaal ¢ normal at point ©. An appreciable signal at this polat however, indicates capacitor C3 ia open. Now return the probe tip to point A,and note the amount of signal, ‘Then, without changing the setting of the 2-80 GAIN or MULTIPLIER controls, mave the probe tip te point D. An in- crease In signal strength should be observed duc to the gain of the converter stage. The exact amount of gain here varles according to the type of tube used and the design of the circuit. For mnere detailed information on stage gain figures, and how te perform direct gain measuremonis Accurately, refer to the section "DIRECT STAGE-BY-STAGE GAIN MEASUREMENTS" located elsewhere in this manual. For our purposes in this section, however it will be sufficient tonote smly that each stage does show what appears lo be a normal amount of gain. It will require only a little practice and experience on the HW user's part to familiarize himself with what to expect in the way of gain from each type of amplifier stage he will encounter No signal at polat D with a normal signal present at point A, Indicates defective converter tube V1, open or shorted primary winding of IF Lransformer 13, or oscillator inaperative oF misaligned, Signal at polat D but with little or no gain indicates defective tube V1, misaligned IF transformer L8, no voltage at screen (pin 6) of V1, or weal output from ascillator. Distorted siynal at point D Indicates defective tubo V1, defective TF transformer LS, or defective oscillator circuit Now move the probe tip to polal E. A smaller amount af signal than was noted at point D in to be expected here, because the gain af the IF traasloriner L3 is normally less than 1. No Signal at point E indicates open secondary winding of IF transformer L3, or shorted IF am- plifier tube V2. Weak or distorted signal at point E Indicates defective or misaligned IF trans= farmer LB, or defective tube Vz Having noted the amount of signal at point E, move the probe Lip to point F. With the nar- mally large gain of IF amplifier V2,the Z-80 MULTIPLIER will have to be switched tothe X100 or X1000 position to prevent overloading the tracer amplifiers and to reduce the signal to a more suitable listening level, Ne signal at point F indieales defective tube V2, open or shorted primary winding of IF transformer L4, or open cathode resistor R3. Weak or distorted signal ut point F indicates defective ube V2, defective or misaligned IF transformer Le, defective cathode sesistor RB, or no valtage at screen (pin 6) of V2 Now move the probe tip i paint G. Here again the signal should be less then it sas at point F, due tothe IF transformer L4 having a gainof less then 1. No signal at point G indicates open secondary winding of IF trangformer L4, or shorted detcctor section of tube V3. Weak or @istorted signal at point G indicates defective or misaligned IF transtormer Ld, ot defective tube V3, If normal signa] is present at the detector (point G),it is then known that the trouble must lie in the audio section of the receiver, between the detector and the speaker AF Signal Tracing Move the probe switch to the “AF” position, aad Louch the probe tip to point H.. No signal at this polat indicates defective detector section of tube V3, shorted Volume Control RL, or shert- ed RF bypass capacitor C4, Weak or distorted signal at point H indicates defective tube V3, ‘open or partially shorted Volume control R1, or defective RF bypass capacitor C4. Page 30Next, move the probe tip to point J. With normal signal present at point H, the strengthof the signal at point J will be dependent on the setting af Volume Control RL, Rotate the ecntrot from minimum tomaximum several times, and the signal should increase anddecrease smoothly without sudden Interruptions, acratch or noise. If not, the control is defectivaaad must be cleaned or replaced. Move the probe tip to point K, keeping in mind thal the level of signal here is also dependent on the setting of the VolumeContrel Ri, With thecontrol eet to maximum, the signal level should pe the same asat point . No signal at point K indicates anopen coupling capacitor C5, A weaker signal at point K than at point H with RJ at maximum, indicates C5 to be partially open or to be greatly decreased tn value. ‘With the probe tip still at point K, adjust the Yolame.Contcol Ri for a signal which Just over-rides any hom present. This setting will allow the Z-80 to pick up @ good quality signal without excessive hum for the remainder of the signal tracing procedure, Haying nated the level of aignal at paint K, move the probe tip to point L. A substantial amount of gain should be noted. No signal at point L indicates defective triode section of tube ‘V3, or open plate load resistor R8, Weak or distorted signal at point L indicates defective tube ‘V3, defective resistor R6, defective bypass capacitor C8, leaky ur shorled coupling capacitor C7, ‘Next move the probe tip to point M. The aigunl should be the same level as at point L. No signal at point M with narmal signal at point L indicates open coupling capacitor C7. Now move the probe tip Lo point N, and again a definite gain in signal should be noted. No signal at point N indicates defective output tube V4, open primary winding of cutput transformer Ti, or open cathode resistor RB. Weak or distorted signal at point N indicates defective tube V4, defective cathode resistor R&, defective bypass capacitor C8, defective output transformer TI, or no voltage at screen (pin 6) of v4. Next, move the probe tip to polnt O. (NOTE: If one side of the speaker is not grounded, as 1s the case in the receiver shawn in Figure 18, the user shouldconnect one side of the speaker to ground before testing at point O, ar he should connect the probe tip and probe ground lead of the 2-80 directly across the speaker voice coil.) The signal level here should be much lower ‘than at point N, due to the step-down turns ratio of the autput transformer, necessary to match the impedance of the speaker voice coil to the impedance of the output tube, Weak or distorted signal atpoint Oindicates open speaker voice coil or open secondary winding of output transformer ni, The preceding information will furnish the signal tracer user with the fundamental know- ledge necessary for signal tracing AM recelvers, FM receivers, audio amplifiers, TV receivers, and other signal amplilying devices, Space does not permit guing lato detail on every type of circuit here, but the user needonly remember that the basic method of signal tracing is the same for any circuit: The signal is followed through, stage by stage. {rom the input of tho circuit to the output, yntil some point is reached where the signal departs from nermal, Anyune who pos~ sesses a basic understanding of electronic circuits will find ita simple matter to apply signal traciag procedure to practically any signal amplifying device he may encounter. Noise Testing In testing for noisy resistors and controls, or for intermittent and leaky capacitors, the Model 2-80 probe sviteh must at all times be get to the AF position. When components are to be tested for noise, the receiver or other device mual be disconnected from any power source during the test, Set the 2-80 FUNCTION SELECTOR to the INT SPKR position, and the MULTI- PLIER to the NOISE position, GAIN ts set to'"50" or higher on thecalibrated scale, This places approximately 150 volts DC between the probe tip and gvound, ‘The user should recognize this, and take proper precautions against the shock hazard! The actual shock hazard, however, is relatively harmless because for safety, the maximum short-citeult current has been limited to approximately 1-1/2 MA. This current is too small to damage any components found in typical electronic equipment. To test a component for naise, connect it between the probe tip, and the probe ground lead. Components in good condition will cause a sharp "click" to be heard in the 2-80 speaker. Noisy components or "cold" solder jolnts will cause a less well-defined "eliek”, "fuzzy" or "Irying" sounds. Page 31Wattmeter ‘The Model Z-80 may be used as a wattmeter to measure the power consumption of electri- caldevices consuming up to 500 watts. To make use of this feature, connect the Z-80ta tha 117¥, €0 cycle AC power source, set the FUNCTION SELECTOR to the WATTS position, and plug the device to be tested into the WATTMETER LOAD receptacle. (NOTE: NEVER switch the FUNCTION SELECTOR tothe AC OFF position with a load plugged intothe WATTMETER LOAD receptacle, or the FUNCTION SELECTOR may be damaged.) Rotate the WATTS contral until the eye-tube pattern just closes. The pawer consumption of the device under test will thenbe indicated directly on the calibrated scale of the WATTS control. ‘The wattmeter function of the Z-80 can beof valuable assistance in (roubleshooting. Ifthe wattmeter Indicates excessive power ¢onsuitiption in a receiver, the cause can be isalated by disconnecting the various loads, one at a time from the B+ line until the power drain is downto approximately the rated value aa listed on the receiver Label, In a transformer-operated power supply, remove the rectifier fram its socket. If the power drain drops to less than the rated value, the excessive load is ta the B+ circuit, If the power drain remains excessive, a shorted trans- former winding or heavy load in elther the primary or beater cireutis can bethe cause. In trans- formerless receivers heavy loads can bt caused by a heater-cathade leak in a tube somewhere in the middle of a sories heater string, or by defective electrolytic filter capacitors, ote. Dis- connect the B+ line from the rectifier and note the new wattmeter reading. If power drain remaina excessive, measure the AC voltages in the heater string with either a multimater such as the PACO Model M-40 or YTVM such as the PACO Model ¥-70. If power drain drops, reconnect the B+ line to the reetifier and disconnect the various loads, sucl as the filler capacitars, output (ransformer, LF, transformers, ete, one ata time until the heavy load is isalated. Reconnect each load before removing the next. ‘The wattmeler has been calibrated for a 117 volt line, for use with unity power factor Loads Errors will be introduced if the line voltage differs appreciably from 117 volts, or if the power factor is less than 90%, Most electronic equipment will have power factors ofabout 90%, Motors will have much pmaller Power factars, and. the readings will be in error. If the line voltage is high, a 60 watt load, which will draw €0 watts at 117 volts, will draw more than 60 watts. These factors should be kept in inind when using the wattmeter. Testing Speakers And Output Transformers. In determining the quality of speakers and output transformers, there is nemore practical method than by direct substitution of the components themselves with others known to be gaod. ‘The Model 7Z-0 provides the user with a quick and simple means of performing such substitutions Xbrough the useof external pin jacks locatedon the front panel. The various testing posslbiliies that may be performed in this category will now be explained: A. SUBSTITUTE SPEAKER — To use the internal speaker of the 2-80 as a substitute in recelvershaving the output transformer mounted separately from the speaker, set the FUNCTION SELECTOR to TRACER OUT; disconnect the secondary leads of the receiver output transformer from the receiver speaker, and connect them to the Z-80 pin jacks marked SPEAKER VOICE COUL, and GND, The 2-80 line cord may be unplugged during this operation if desired. B, SUBSTITUTE GUTPUT TRANSFORMER ANDSPEAKER — To use both the output trans- former and speaker of the Z-80 as substitutes inreceiver s having the output transformer mounted on the speaker, sel the FUNCTION SELECTOR to.AC OFF (onpiug the Z-80 linecord ifdesired), and disconnect the primary leads of the receiver output transformer. The primary leads of the 4-80 autput transformer are available at thepin jacks marked “BP”, "B4,""and "BP", In receivers employing single-ended output stages, the receiver output transformer primary leads are con— nected to the output tube plate, and B+. To perform the substitution therefore, couact the plate of the receiver output tube to one of the "P" pin jacks, and connect the "B+" pin Jack to the re~ ceiver B+ point where the B+ primary lead of the receiver output transformer Was connected, NOTE: Some single-ended output stages empley output transformers having a tapped primary for hum cancellation. In such circuits, one end of the receiver output transformer primary 16 connected to the output tube plate, the other end of the primary is con- Page 32nected to the output tube screen, and the tap ig connected to B+, De nat confuse this type of circuit with the "push-pull" type to be explained later To substitute the 2-40 output transformer and speaker in receivers employing the “tapped primary” circuit, connect the plate of the recelver output tube to one of the 'P" pin jacks as was Gone previously, hen conncet the “B+” pin jack to the receiver "B+"'point and alsoto the sereen of the receiver output tube. In receivers employing "push-pull output stages, two output tubes are uged, and the out- put transformer primary 1s center-tapped. One end of the primary is connected to the plate of ame of the output tubes, the other ead of the primary is connected to the plate of the other output tube, and the center tap is connected to the receiver B+. To substitute the %-80 output trans- former and speaker in these ¢ircuits, first discannect the receiver output transformer primary leads, then conneat the plate of one af the output tubes te one of the "PT pin jacks, connect the plate of the other output tube to the other “P" pin jack, and connect the "B+" pin jack to the re- eolver Bt C. SUBSTITUTE OUTPUT TRANSFORMER — To use the Z-80 output transformer alone a5 a substitute, the 2-80 line cord MUST be disconnected fromthe power source. The FUNCTION SELECTOR muat be set to TRACER OUT. The output transformer primary Is thon available at the "P", "Bs", and "PB" pin jacks. The secondary ig available at the TRACER OUTPUT and GND pin jacks, D, TESTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS — To check the quality of an external speaker, the 2-80 must be connected to an AC power sources aid the probe wiust be connected to a signal source. Set the FUNCTION SELECTOR to TRACER OUT, then connect the voice coil af the ex- ternal speaker to the TRACER OUTPUT ad GND pin jacks, Additional Uses Of The Z-80 As An Amplifier In addition toits basic function of amplification in signal tracing work, the high-gain, three stage audio amplifier contained within the Model 2-80 is useful for othe tasks requiring high gainamplificationof audiosignals. [t may be usedas a small public-address system by connecting 4 suitable microphone {either crystal or dynamic) to the INPUT connector, The FUNCTION SELECTOR should be set to INT SPKR, and the GAIN and MULTIPLIER eontrols adjusted as required. ‘The amplifier also serves as aconventent testamplifior for checking phona pickups tuners, microphones, phate-electric cells, etc. Control settings for these uses are the same as listed previously for use as 2 B.A, system. DIRECT STAGE-BY-STAGE GAIN MEASUREMENTS Accurate and rapid measurement af the actual working gain of any amplifier stage with the Model 2-80 is made possible by the four step attenuator, having 2 10 to Iratio between steps, In the input cirauit, and the use of an eye-tube as a visual indicator in the output circuit, To determine the gain of an individual stage, it will be necessary to use a sine wave RF signal generator having provisions for audio frequency modulation, Using the typieal AC-DC AM receiver of Fig. 18 as an example, the procedure for mens- uring the gain of the various stages will now he described: — To measure the gain of the converter stage V1, first tune the recelver to @ polnt om the dial free of broadcast signals. Then, with the signal generator set up for modulated RF output, and connected between the receiver B-line and point A, tune the signal generator to the receiver @ial setting. To insure against overloading keep the output af the signal generatar low enough to produce a clear, undistarted tone in the receiver speaker, with the receiver volume control adjusted to normal listening level. ‘Now touch the 2-80 probe, switched to FF, toppint Aandadjust the GAIN and MULTIPLIER controls until the eye-tube pattern Just closes.’ If it ia desired to use just the visual indicator, Page 33the internal speaker can be switched out without affecting the visual indicator, by setting the FUNCTION SELECTOR to TRACER OUT Now note the settings vf the GAIN and MULTIPLIER control, For example, if the GAIN control is set to 20 and the MULTIPLIER ia set io X1,the reading Is taken as 20 times 1 or 20. Move the probe to point D, and readjust the GAIN and MULTIPLIER contrals until the eye tube pattern again Just closes. ‘Then again note the settings of the GAIN and MULTIPLIER controls. Stage pain iv determined by dividing the output (polal D} settings, by the input (point A) Settings. Yor example, if the settings for point D were 40 and X10, or 400, the stage gain wauld be 400 divided by 20, or 20. ‘The same procedure is followed inmeasuring the gain of IFamplifier stage V2. The signal generator may be left cannected to point A for this measurement, a8 well as for the remaining stage gain measurements in the typical receiver, For the IF amplifier, take signal tracer road- inga at points E, and F with the probe still switched to RF. When measuring the gain of audio stages V3 and V4 however, switch the probe to AF. For atage V3, take readings at points K and L, and for stage V4, points M and N. ‘Typical gain figures for the various stages li a receiver of this type vary considerably, and it is impossible to state that a particular stage gain will always fall within a certain range of figures. We can, however, list approximate ranges foreach stage, and say that, in most cases, the gain will be between these limits. The user should bear in mind however, Lhat should he en~ counter a stage gain falling autside the limits of the Tanges we have listed here, it dees not necessarily Lndicate the stage ia faulty. Approximate gain figures for the various stages ina typical AC-DC AM receiver are as follows: CONVERTER — 10 — 60 IF AMP — W — 250 AF AMP — 20 — 60 ourpuT -5 -20 MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS Your PACO Signal Trazer is capable of fulfilling continues dally service requirements over a period of many years. However, in order for you to fully realize these capabilities, the same degree ofvare in operationand maintenanceshould be accorded your instrument that would he given any fine piece of equipment. There is always the possibility that repairs will be nccessary with any electronic instro- ment, Should your Signal Tracer require servicing, you Will {ind by applying the same, logical processes of elimination used for troubleshooting any electronic circult, you will, in mosteases, locate the rouble with little difficulty, The checks dulled under WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF TROUBLE", as well as the information given undor “CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION’, will aid youcon= siderably. Proper operating voltages are shown an the schematic and these may vary up to + 20% and still be acceptable. The tubes used in this instrumenl should be checked periodically either by substitution or with a tube checker sueh as the PACO Model T-60. Alsrays be sure they are in good operaling condition Faulty operation of your Signal Tracer may often be traced to the RF-AF probe and its associated cableand conneetors, especially after baving been in use for some time. It Is impor- tant, therefore, that the prabe be kept in good operating condition, Check often and carcfully for signs of trouble such as breakage, soldered connections developing rosistance and cable shield shorting to the inaer conductor. Page 34PARTS LIST RES! STORS: SOCKET CONNECTIONS-TERMINAL STRIPS (Cont.) PartNo. Quantity Description PartNo. Quantity Description ‘BIS -B5E L 47 Obes, 10%, Carton pao-19a 1 AC Receptacle (WATTMETER P15-897 L 270 Ohms, 1 Watt, 19% Carbon LOAD) P1534 £ bo. ohms, 10%, Carton P0108 Comin Cabie Connastor = 15-661 11000 Onme. 7 Wacta, BE, WW. Hemale = With Spring pis-222 1 1800 Ohms, 10% carbon Pa0-109 = 1 Coastal Cable Conneetor — Pis-5an 1100 Ohme, 5. Carbon Male - Wilh natanderound Log PA5-793 1 22K Ohms, 10%, Carbon (iwPuT) PLS-€52 2 ATK Ohms, 10%, Carfan P2-119 1 Alligator Clip. PIS-094 181K Ohms, 5%, Carbon Pie 2) Blo duck - Black PIS 791 1 Wok ohms, 10%, Carbon P20-108-2 6 Bin Jak» Ro PIS-694 © 2 AM0K Ohms. 10%, Carbon p2y-221 2 Log Terina) Seip Pi5-728 2 #T0K Ohms, 10%, Carbon 23-220 1-2 Lg Terminal Strip ~ One pis-o23 1 580K Ome, 10%, Casbon uy Grsnunded PIS-935 1 GIDK Ohms, 5%, Carboo Pas-225 a 2 Lug Terminal Strip - No PIS-858 4 1 Mogohm, 10%, Carboo Lugs Grounded Pi5-5a5 1 1.8 Megohm, 10%, Carbon KNoBs- : CAPACITORS ‘NOBS - GROMMETS - FEET __£ pio = 4—Pointer Kuo ‘P1G-299 5 10 Mid. 250 2 p2b-152 & Rubber Grommet, 5/8" P1G-212 1 25 Mid. 25. la Pade-i4e a ‘Robber Feet 20 Mid. 450V. i - z0mia. saov. (2 HARDWARE Puan 1 Fromme sou. g jomia. soy pe-207 A a8 5 3/10" Gell-Tappion aaron PIG-285 1 0088 Mia, (Cond [a pad-258 a YA-48 x 1/4" Banding Head Pie-z6 = 1 LOL ud Gov. I Seren Plb-155 1 0% tatd. 400-7, I= 24-255 a ¥4-40-x 1/4" Binding Head Pisiss = 2 “oar mca, sooy,_[E serew pe4-252 1 ¥6-92 x 5/16" Slolked Bot pis-t08 4 #700 OP Disc. Screw Pores) 4 4B? x 3/8" Oval Head CONTROLS ~ SWITCHES, srew raa-2a 1d 46-82 x 5/8 Binding oad BiT-10-1 150K Onm Control (WATTS) Sitey vit-its 1 300K Ohm Contral_ (GAIN) van-248 2 Ga S/H, Sott-Tapping Pit-24s 1 Puwition Rotary Smiten Screw (FUNCTION 2&LEcTOR) rat-158 & AD mex sat pista 15 Position Retary Switch as-125 22 6-82 Tex Not (MULTIPLIER) ‘P2d-160 + Control Hex Nut rer) 1 SPST slide switen 24-203 =k —_Tinnorman Push-On Speed Nut moaans = 8H Lockwacher TRANSFORMERS 20 #4 Loctevasher 3 Conceal Lackreuater pie-1% 1 Canwest transformer 20 Snider Lan Pab-a7l 1 Baver Transformer 4 Bakelite Contra! Washer Pie-i%z 1 Optput Transiurmer WIRE- SPAGHETT| - TUBING TUBES~ CRYSTAL RECTIFIERS PaL-78# = 1 Length, Coantal Cuble 19-151 1 12AQ5 Tate Pa-itst 142" Kent, Counial Cable PLO-abi 1 1RAUS Tube pri-ioe 1 Langtn Bare wire PHO-152 1 BAWS Tube ferent) 1 Roll of Hook-up Wire (Red, rer 1 1ax4 Tube Green, Yellow, Grange) rer 1 e290 Tye por-ise 1 Loagth, Black Flenisle Wire P2121 1 Crystal Reettier palit | te ard rire 1 Length, Flat praided wire “ira Spascett SOCKET CONNECTORS - TERMINAL STRIPS Baan te cnet Viny\ Tebtag patra 12 Length inpl Tubteg pa0-t09 41 Pin Miniature ue Sickel 20-148, 1 eral Tube Bocket 7 Spoctly length when oFdor ing. Page 36PARTS LIST (Cont.) ‘MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS (Cont. 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