Modification, testing and demonstration of a basic signal generator for AM RF alignment.
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@davidconley21818 ай бұрын
I have been trying to figure out how to use my Sencore SG165 to do an AM alignment on a 1970’s receiver. As you know, the SG165 doesn’t have an AM sweep function. I could not find a video on KZbin that shows how to do the AM alignment with the SG165. From this video, I am now able to do the AM alignment. Thanks a bunch for posting and keep up the great work!! Cheers!!
@joshbowman40606 жыл бұрын
Tony, I just finished the mod on my Lodestar Signal generator (same as yours). I happened to have the same cheap frequency counter laying around looking for a use. The mod was easy and really makes a nice addition to the signal generator. Thanks for the video.
@jimthvac1007 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the modification to your signal generator, I wanted to point out to others there are at least two other companies that sold this exact same signal generator under a different name but slightly newer but with a factory supplied separate BNC frequency monitor output. Two of them are the BK Precision 2005A, and the Goodwill Instrument Co. GRG-450B. I see these on Ebay quite a bit
@stefwdy5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have this Signal Generator with Leader Brand, I bought it in 1985.
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@nortonics57455 ай бұрын
After watching this I essentially did the same thing with a VIZ WR-50C and it works perfectly. BNC just below the crystal socket attached with a single wire to the junction of C105 and R106 for an external counter. Thanks for the idea!
@Homer195217 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I added a regulator to the the PS (for better Freq stability although yours seems good) & a small air variable cap that I connected to the main air variable & mounted to the back of the cover to get better resolution of the main Freq control.
@alanduncan37107 ай бұрын
I'm looking at my 1GHz Tenma frequency counter from MCM. That was the Playboy magazine for a EE student back in the late 70's. I think I bought my first scope from them, a Beckman 60MHz. Still a great scope!
@colinhepburn28187 жыл бұрын
great video Tony, And yes i allso definatly want to see the SX1050 repair.in full as i have pionner amps SA500 and 500A plus a SA6200 which work well thanks again Colin
@andrewblack4100 Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, XRTB for putting out this video. It was very helpful to have the alignment steps so clearly laid out. This made the process a great deal more clear.
@cajuncoinhunter10 ай бұрын
I remember watching this 3 or 4 years ago , I have a friend that does E-Waste scrapping , he was called by a electronics Vo-Tech school that closed it's doors ..... He carried off about 30 of those signal generators 15 or 20 oscilloscopes , 20 to 25 function generators ETC ....He got with me to help him find good homes for all that , he doesn't want good equipment to go to the landfill, everything was in working condition when he picked the items up.... GW Instek SG like yours but with the frequency counter BNC jack on them .....35 bux plus S&H .... Scopes for 50 bux etc.... Let your friends know ...... Take Care Mon Ami ...
@87peppy7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I learned a lot by watching. Hope to learn more from your videos. I especially would like to learn more about the isolation transformers and how to make a radio safe to use in everyday use. Thank you for your time
@kevinjoyce50764 жыл бұрын
I have learnt so much watching this here in lockdown in the UK. Thank you for your clear explanation. I really look forward to watching more of your excellent series
@DavidJohnstone-hi9kr Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! That Tenma is a vast improvement over the tube type Eico & Heathkit RF signal generators I have. I picked up an Elenco SG9500, which is solid state and similar to the Tenma, except it has a counter/digital display instead of the analog dial. Presently there are better choices for modest cost RF signal generators, even at new prices. Consider the tinySA & tinySA Ultra. These are feature packed, small devices. There are two major factors to be aware of. First it is all too easy to kill a spectrum analyzer by overloading the input. Second there are fakes of these devices. If anyone intends to get one, do your homework. There are plenty of YTs covering the use and fakes of these devices.
@jimnewman5596 Жыл бұрын
I have this same signal generator and plan to do the same modification that you did on yours. Thanks for the great tip.
@kenf85634 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for sharing this tutorial, your .01uF capacitor fix to stabilize the attenuator worked great on my BK 2005B signal generator which is the same as your Tenma 72-585 as you know. I use an external frequency counter which is also a BK counter. My oscilloscope clearly shows the difference in attenuation without lowering the frequency value. It’s back on my workbench for use now.
@barbsblogs15636 ай бұрын
Iv just seen one of those signal generators for sale and on the strength of your great explanation on how it works etc I might buy it 👌..
@andylamont81114 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have an Eico tube version of that signal generator. I’m going to get one of those frequency counter modules to add to it. One point I’d like to share regarding the noise from your other piece of test gear. That is a common problem with electronic equipment nowadays, but the worst culprits for generating noise have to be the fluorescent light fixtures that are for sale now. The noise from them will completely swamp an AM radio, making alignment next to impossible. Some of the LED fixtures are bad for noise, too. If you want to work on AM or shortwave radios, you’ll need to use non-electronic ballast fluorescent lamps, or good old fashioned incandescent lamps for your bench, at least while you work on radios.
@David..R3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this suggestion. I've made the mods as described. I'm using my bench counter and works great!
@kb9drh7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to do the video. I think that is an outstanding way to monitor the reference frequency. I have watched some of your other videos. Thanks again keep up the great work.
@bikematt57814 жыл бұрын
I liked the Frequency meter addition so much that I added a small modifications to power the Frequency meter from the signal generator. I attached a 680 ohm resistor the B+ 24V line. The frequency meter gets about 5V and the B+ is reduced by only about 0.5v. When you turn on the Tenma power the frequency meter goes on also.
@Leo60092 жыл бұрын
Fascinating! I am just getting a signal generator in for valve radio alignment. Will see if I can get the counter in a similar configuration.
@Cavemannspace7 жыл бұрын
Excellent answer to a common problem- how to get better accuracy out of yesteryear/ lower cost test equipment. I was thinking of doing this very thing with a B&K RF generator and an Elenco AF generator. This makes the third video of yours I've watched. First was on the Eico capacitor checker. Just got mine today and started desoldering capacitors before watching your video. New subscriber here! I may have some questions for you at some point.
@terryblackman62173 жыл бұрын
First of all thank you for sharing your experience and enthusiasm with us. I am a 66 year old newby to this hobby and am learning so much from your videos. I have just started this conversion on my Altai TE 20D, all good so far. Just one simple question. The coax cable you used from the internal tag strip to the BNC socket inside the case, should I use 75 ohm or will any other value do ? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us. Terry
@michaelmacdonald34084 жыл бұрын
I have learnt more from you than any other videos i have watched thanks man.
@vonmikeore7 жыл бұрын
Good Video. I happen to have this generator branded "Lodestar". I may do this mod. Thanks!
@josueotoniel82342 жыл бұрын
thanks for help us about adjusting radios and use of this equipment.
@tkarlmann7 жыл бұрын
Why not put a small variable capacitor in parallel with the main tuning cap for easier adjustments?
@Basspost6 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it be easier to just put a 455 crystal in the front socket?
@driverfilmsshortwavechannel3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload! Ive been looking at getting a Signal generator and saw a similar one on ebay. Now I know how to use one!
@KeritechElectronics Жыл бұрын
Hey, I enjoy hour-long episodes :). Keep that up! I learned a few things along the way.
@gregjones3660 Жыл бұрын
It's levels to these bezels
@marcuswilliamobrien11 ай бұрын
Great video thanks very much. So the local oscillator tracks the incoming signal and keeps its spacing of 455 Khz via the 2 tuning capacitors being locked together on the same shaft, but can the local oscillator ever go of frequency because some other component has changed value in the circuit. So instead of tracking it at 455 it's wandered to some mad difference say 800 kHz away. What other components are involved in making the local oscillator oscillate. All very interesting stuff. Thanks
@genejensen82254 жыл бұрын
THANKS for your video......Nice description of the fundamentals of the AM alignment, researching alignment most videos think you know it all and don't include things like why there is a squeal. and why it is because of the fact that the signal generator and the radio RECEIVER signals are not in sinc, AND how it ties into the tuning dial indicator and why stations say they broadcast at some frequency that doesn't match what I find on my dial..... ... how about the Short wave alignment?? are they done with the 455 and 1600khz, settings on the signal generator just switching the meter bands?
@waynecarlson37367 жыл бұрын
Always can learn one more thing every day Thank You
@lesstime1678 Жыл бұрын
i have one those but my was made by B&K , but i never use it because i have a ton's of rf generators, better than this one , also i have the same meters i see on you shop , i work all my life repair ,redesign electronics and industrial electric stuff but i"m too old for that stuff but i miss that things , i have a lot test equipment made be sencore , i love sencore , good lock with you stuff and have fun
@Electrolab28Ag7 жыл бұрын
Another great video Tony, I saw in the end there that you have a HP 8657... I got one of those and really never used it.. Well actually I don't know how to use it. Would you consider making a video on that piece of equipment? And yes we would definatly want to see the SX1050 repair. Thanks again
@xraytonyb7 жыл бұрын
Andre, I'll see if I can do something on the HP 8657. It's a great signal generator. Thanks for watching!
@jordanch687 жыл бұрын
I've got one too, it is great. Does AM and FM. Powerful and accurate. I'd like to see a video to get the most out of it.
@Electrolab28Ag7 жыл бұрын
Yes it is. I bought it on eBay and it was in very good condition and seem to work well. Not sure about all it's features but I like it.
@jordanch687 жыл бұрын
shango066 has some videos out where he uses it. The one he has called "AM Radio Silver Mica Disease Repair Tube Radio" is the one that convinced me to get one, but I haven't seen any review videos or how to videos regarding it.
@Electrolab28Ag7 жыл бұрын
Thanks I will take a look at it.
@adrianclark95813 жыл бұрын
Fantastically explained a real lesson perfect thankyou
@jamesmdeluca2 жыл бұрын
Greetings: Isolation transformers when bought NEW can be a bit pricey. Also because they are heavy in general and get heavier as they have higher power capability; it may be best if you can source one locally. To that end, the ideal Isolation transformer has an input to output ratio of 1:1. Most of the time you can achieve a low cost by finding a transformer in a piece of obsolete or simply non-working equipment. What you are looking for is a transformer that is equipped with two 110-125 vac windings that allow switching between 120 & 240vac. When wired up, one of those 120vac windings will be used alone as the input and the other as the output. Do not be confused by schematics or wiring diagrams that imply that those windings are for input use only. As long as all windings are isolated from one another or willingly be unused, then they can be used for either function. If by chance you intend to be working on older equipment originally designed for lower mains voltage, you can wire any 5v, 6.3v, or even 12.6v ac outputs to be used in series with the primary to increase or decrease the output voltage by appropriate wiring choices. You should understand how to determine whether you will be increasing or decreasing the output ac voltage depending on the polarity of the windings. Be sure that all unused windings remain isolated and are insulated against accidental touching. Although not a convenient alternative to a variable AC transformer (aka variac) they can be wired to perform similarly. Again, in almost all cases only series wiring should be used and all arrangements should be measured before assuming your wiring is correct. Also, since one of the original 120 vac windings is being used as output, only 1/2 of the original power handling capability remains (e.g. for original 5a input capability, only 2.5a remains for the output winding). I hope no one assumes this is easy if you have no experience. Do this at your own risk. Be careful.
@hunt555fish Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sir for taking your time to help others learn.where did you get the freq readout meter?
@xraytonyb Жыл бұрын
eBay. Really cheap.
@senorverde094 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure who cloned who, but this model has been sold under dozens of brands ranging from Leader, BK (2005A/B), Lodestar, GW Instek and of course Tenma. The GW Instek version which I have has an additional BNC jack on the front for a counter.
@terryblackman62173 жыл бұрын
Thank you for it think the best and most informative video I have seen on this subject. 🎄👍
@Twin_Flyer5 жыл бұрын
Great video. the old AM radio looks similar to the one we built back when i was in BOCES in 1980 (less the tubes of course lol). considering the components are fixed in the Tenma generator, any way to bring it into better alignment? Would make for a nice video itself. Haven't heard the name MCM in a long time! Used to order form them at my first job in '82.
@jp0407597 жыл бұрын
Great topic. I have seen these and was wondering if they would be any good. I need a higher frequency sig gen for FM radio alignments.
@1McMurdoSilver7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Yes, do the full SX1050 video
@adrongarretson61955 жыл бұрын
Well I appreciate the video you will. Me some things and I'm just getting into the hobby myself so I appreciate videos like this thank you very much keep them up
@jameslangdon10 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing this video. I have learnt much
@Tom-W7TMD5 ай бұрын
This being an older video. Which piece of newer equipment would you suggest for a newbie to learn to align old AM receivers? Siglent Technologies SDG1032X possibly??
@cl5ltd7 жыл бұрын
Tremendous tutorial, thanks so much for sharing. I'm looking for a RF Generator for alignment of older Ham Radio transceivers - not sure if attenuation control is fine enough for this purpose? I note GW Instek produced something similar with ext counter port- model GRG-450 that might be viable and plenty on eBay.
@xraytonyb7 жыл бұрын
Christopher, Thanks for watching! If you plan on only servicing AM radios, most any RF generator will work. If you want to get into FM, you may need to go with a better unit than this one.
@karlschulte92313 ай бұрын
Best ideas: don't ever turn it off - get better stability, set at known level say 10 mv that lets you read freq. Then use step attenuator, or several bnc type M/F barrel ones at 3, 6, 10, 20 db. Etc. Place between gen and radio. Add attenuation as needed to get in microvolt range. Make table from net or calibrate with big test gear to convert 10 mv to handy nicrovolts. Now u read freq and mv from gen plus still get known signal levels to radio. 20 db atten give 1 mv, anthe 20 gets 100 uV, and so on.
@atschirner7 жыл бұрын
Whoops! Guess I should have watched the whole video before commenting. Great solution.
@johntmcguirejr85264 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm thinking about trying this on a BK 2005A. My question is. Is your generator the same as 2005 ?. The other is do you have any idea how to program the frequency counter. I hit the program button and mest up the counter . Can't find any instructions on how to get this corrected. Thx jTM
@mward48293 жыл бұрын
I have a lodestar and this is a very helpful modification. I load up my leads on 1M port on my freq counter Teed also to my coil to radiate a signal to radio, and it seems the freq counter is overloading the generator. Im then way off on the manual scale
@allenfrancom28096 жыл бұрын
THX - I want to do exactly this to my old Heathkit
@melissabradley19753 жыл бұрын
What type and make is your Isolation Transformer, I am going to be working on a Lafayette Shortwave Receiver, ( tube type ) in the near future. I want to be safe than dead. Thank you for the video and the tip on safety.
@ronshaw807 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent demo. Can I have that extra Eico VTVM you have on the shelf? :)
@josetavares77893 жыл бұрын
i love this video , i have 1 generator like that but not from tenma ,i have a B&K model 2005B , i never like tenma stuff
@af4k7 жыл бұрын
tkarlmann great idea... on the other hand this is an analog dial signal generator that may or may not be very accurate. You can get an online signal generator that will cover HF on eBay for $52 shipped - and it will greatly outperform this sig gen.
@Gw0wvl5 жыл бұрын
Bry C most of those cheap signal generators are square wave generators and are very high in harmonics ... This type of signal generator produces a clean sign wave .
@Leo60092 жыл бұрын
Could a similar mod be conducted for Model LSG -11 Signal Generator please? If so, where on the circuit board would you tap off the signal for the frequency counter frequency input? Thank you very much! Kind regards, Peter 😁
@darylynn6217 жыл бұрын
What if you salvage and verify some old IF crystals ,plug them in? I have used another counter, all in one,off air freq,and ctcss,dcts, cost 25 ish$. You can hide it inside, but I Velcro them in case you want to move it. I also made a accessory , 50,75,300 OHM padding device with a counter in it , Similar to the one you used. That way I can get more control,of impedence match, any 50 or 75 ohm pad will do. Good work repurposing,updating old hear.
@esuohdica7 жыл бұрын
Nice video and appreciated the second part showing alignment. Have another subscriber!
@xraytonyb7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@radiotvrepair10594 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vedio. I want to buy a tube tester by which you can advise me an old tester and which brand or a curve tracer like utracer3, etracer .
@jonradlick48542 жыл бұрын
To get your RF sig gen dial accuracy to line up with the output, you can trim the main oscillator with a silver mica cap to get the output to line up with the dial.
@ianliston-smith79212 жыл бұрын
A 9V 78L09 voltage chip would be really easy and guaranteed not to add any switching noise to the RF output. But that signal generator is really tricky to accurately set above 15 MHz even with a frequency counter isn't it?!
@M1tch1LL Жыл бұрын
"But that signal generator is really tricky to accurately set above 15 MHz even with a frequency counter isn't it?!" Yes it appears so but I found this video where an RF pre amplifier is used kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmLLaYFsfMaNjrM . I have tried using one of these pre amps along with a cheap frequency counter off AliExpress. I have also had an SDR running on my laptop at the same time for comparisons. I found that I could get frequencies to stabilise around 24 - 25mhz up to 30mhz with a slight variation in readings from the SDR. The signal generator I'm using is a TRIO SG-402. Note: I'm relatively new to all this and no coax was used and connections were not the best so I'm sure there would've been signal loss etc.
@N64player19963 жыл бұрын
Have the same generator as you trying to do this for CB I hear nothing when I do this coil idea. I don't hear anything at all. Any ideas how do make this work?
@williamsquires30707 жыл бұрын
Most of those sets had two (ferrite) slugs per I.F. can, and two I.F. cans per set, or the I.F. can had no (adjustable) slugs, and - instead - had two trimmer caps, both accessible from the top. For his set, there should be another slug, reachable from the bottom, with the set turned over. Don't forget to peak these, too!
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@NsndoBrasil3 жыл бұрын
Friend my RF Signal Generator 17A is the same as yours internally the circuit, it does not have any CI, it is all transistorized, I need the Maintenance and User Manual scheme. Do you have your Manual or where can I download it because they are the same. Can you send me please. Thanks Oliveira
@kensmith56947 жыл бұрын
The best thing to put in front of the LED display would be a "circular polarizer" There are some folks that make them at a reasonable price. Basically any light that goes in through the polarizer, can never come back out to glare out the light from the digits.
@arpitasikdar3664 жыл бұрын
Hi sir it was great to watch this video but my signal generator does not have 450 MHz but it is mentioned that it can be done using frequency multiple How to do that can you help
@erin190305 жыл бұрын
Tenma is made by LG Goldstar. I've got the 72-910 Digital counter / function generator model for sale at EBay $40.
@MM0SDK5 жыл бұрын
Not again. Another electronics channel to subscribe to. :) Thanks for the video - very helpful.
@zinkzoyd5 жыл бұрын
Hi, What value was the capacitor you used to couple the output to the frequency counter ? 0.1uf ?
@johnr.803 Жыл бұрын
Thank you - I learned a lot.
@karlschulte92313 ай бұрын
Another idea, get xtl for 455 kc, 600 kc, 1500 kc and 3500 kc. This gives if bc band and ham band signals for tune up.
@josephwarren8494 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks a lot really enjoyed it, and I also learnt a lot thanks again.
@PowderMill3 жыл бұрын
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@mattgring6 жыл бұрын
Hello Tony, can you do the same am alignment with this setup on a more recent piece of gear - say an sta-47? lol
@iRepairElectronics5 жыл бұрын
This is also a BK precision 2005B, INSTEK GRG-450B,
@braxtongary67215 жыл бұрын
i Repair Electronics thank you I was wandering I have the bk precision
@m.k.81587 жыл бұрын
I see a problem with the way you are aligining that radio... The IF transformers do NOT change the Local Oscillator frequency.... There will either be a variable slug in the Local Oscillator coil, OR it will be a trimmer capacitor. You need to adjust this slug or trimmer to set the Local Oscillator to get the oscillator running at 455 Khz. THEN, you adjust the IF transformers. If you adjust the IF transformers without checking the Local Oscillator frequency first, you will be aligning the IF stage(s) to whatever the Local Oscillator is at, which may not be at 455 Khz. In many cases, it will be close enough so that just adjusting the IF transformers will get the radio working adequately, but not as good as it could be.
@xraytonyb7 жыл бұрын
This radio has been aligned many times, as it's my demo radio. The IF coils tune the IF stages to the IF frequency, which on this radio is 455KHz. The local oscillator is adjusted via the trimmer capacitor that is located on the end of the main tuning capacitor. Each IF coil has two slugs, one on top and one on the bottom. I just showed the tuning of the slugs on the top for demonstration purposes (I actually de-tuned them off camera to show the effect. I left the bottom ones tuned in). This video was not intended to show a full alignment of a radio, just to demo the signal generator after the mods were done. Sorry if I caused any confusion. Thanks for watching!
@RadInfoMan7 жыл бұрын
xraytonyb understood...but many viewers of the channel will get the wrong idea on how to align a radio by watching this video.
@call5sam7 жыл бұрын
how can I breakdown the part numbers of the IF cans? I have looked everywhere to try to determine just what the specifications are.
@pleaseyourselfsir6 жыл бұрын
Sam Calloway ... I need help on this too . 😤🤔🤔🤔
@Kennynva7 жыл бұрын
can you use a 4 ohm resistor connected to the speaker wires, and disconnect the speaker so you can turn up the volume wide open like most alignments call for, to do the alignment?
@xraytonyb7 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can do that. Another way that I didn't show is to tap into the audio signal before the volume control. Circuit designs vary from radio to radio, so you need to look at the schematic to know where to connect.
@W1RMD4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how easy is it to turn this into a sweep generator?
@t1d1003 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Thanks, Tony.
@lorenzadickerson95514 жыл бұрын
Can I use this to inject a ikhz tone into my radio Mike plug to tune my radio/amp
@paulbudd5687 Жыл бұрын
An old friend of mine passed away and left me one of these I've no idea what is for but it's just like the one you have what are these things worth
@karlschulte92313 ай бұрын
Generates a signal to tune up radio. Like Grandads cool 1940's am/ shortwave to be usefull agian.
@paramveersingh8718Ай бұрын
Hello sir i am from india how much this and how can i get for radio repairing
@johnpurcell8419 Жыл бұрын
Have one under the monarc brand perfect for the experimenter it is what it is for the money
@N64player19963 жыл бұрын
So if one wanted to use a freq. Counter with say 7 or 8 digit display could one connect the BNC connector where you had on the board and then just connect the freq counter to the bnc installed on the board of the signal generator. With the freq. Counter having its own power supply?
@GenerationXT3 жыл бұрын
All he's really doing here is creating a separate monitor jack that will have a "fixed" output. You should be able to use it with about any bench frequency counter or scope.
@bundylovess7 жыл бұрын
Nice job mate big thumbs up
@fortunatotorres5575 жыл бұрын
what is your profession title and cain of work you do? i'm curious
@XPFTP5 жыл бұрын
the plastic hex tool. shoudl work from top for both top and bottom slug... the hex part of tool if its like 1/8 or lil hair more. then round plastic to the handle.. you slip it thru the top slug find the bottom slug and do ur tune then slip it back up to the top coil .. so on ..
@davidalanroden5 жыл бұрын
That looks very very similar to my 1973 LSG-16 signal generator - the inside is virtually identical -> www.radiomuseum.org/r/leader_lsg_16_lsg16.html
@kennynvake4hve5846 жыл бұрын
I take the signal from the generator, and attach it to a freq counter, with a oscilloscope probe(on 1x) and tune the generator to 455 khz, not matter what the generators dial says, then do the alignment.
@MrMac51507 жыл бұрын
Yes we want to see it in detail..............
@lorenzadickerson95514 жыл бұрын
I have a BK/Tenna meter. Can you add a freq counter to mine for a price
@atw43212 жыл бұрын
The only thing you did not show is where you grounded the coax to the bnc on the board
@라디오전자실험9 ай бұрын
좋아요~^^
@donlunn7924 жыл бұрын
Great vid.Thanks.
@Budro47643 жыл бұрын
My wife bought me a Tenma 72-380 Function Generator , she heard me saying I needed a signal genny to reopen my old shop back up ....... Well I wasn't expecting her to buy something for me from ebay .... So I get the Tenma ..... I can get a 1 Khz tone out of it ..... But how the heck do I get my 30 percent modulation for most radio alignments ??? I would rather have a HP Genny where I can set and see 30 pct on the screen ..... I had a radio shop for 15 plus years , but I got out of the biz and I had a stroke since then , so I am catching back up on things ....
@xraytonyb3 жыл бұрын
These are wonderful little signal generators. The internal modulation is fixed at a standard percentage, which I think is about 30%. You can also switch to external modulation and connect something like one of those low-cost eBay audio signal generators, which has adjustable frequency and amplitude. That way, you can set the modulation however you want it. Another good upgrade is to do add a frequency counter, like what I did in the video. Some versions of this signal generator already have the meter output installed, so you don't even have to do the mod that I did in the video. Even without the external frequency meter, the dial on this unit is generally accurate enough to align the average AM radio. Thanks for the comment!
@Budro47643 жыл бұрын
@@xraytonyb Thanks for fast reply, yes it does have a built in counter and is accurate , according to my Hickok counter ..... I don't have an owners manual on it to tell is it is 30 percent modulation as a standard, I hope it is.... It does have a ampl knob on it and does pull out for some reason , can you shed any light on that ??? I do thank you for your replies...
@GusNava4 жыл бұрын
How to make that loop antenna ?
@rf82662 жыл бұрын
ne yazıkki orada bulunan test aletlerini ve kullandığın test aletlerini temin edemiyoruz ülkemde üretim yok ve bulunmuyor ve çok çok pahalı alamıyoruz teknolojiye yatırım yapmadık seni tebrik ediyorum.
@karlschulte92313 ай бұрын
Evet. Var Turkiyeda dir. Radyo hobby erkekler var. YtRAC klub. Kizil Ay biliyor nerede dir. Onlar her zaman yardim veriyor. Radyo Amatorlar hep akili, kutsal ve bilenli var. TA0B Samsun yerinde bir alish verish dukan var. Google de bak. Radyo calan kodlare bak: ta1aa, ta2ks, ta0b, etc. Iyi shanslar. Kadri
@atschirner7 жыл бұрын
Another great video Tony, If you want a low level signal and still have enough level to drive your counter use a resistor directional coupler network. Here's an article to get you started: www.radio-electronics.com/info/rf-technology-design/coupler-combiner-splitter/rf-directional-coupler-design-basics-tutorial.php