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Eddystone 990R User Manual

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Eddystone 990R Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEddystone
Model990R
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Technical Data

General

General technical specifications and characteristics of the receiver.

Transistor Complement

List of transistors used and their functions within the circuit.

Circuit Description

The RF Section

Details the radio frequency amplifier, mixer, and local oscillator circuits.

Local Oscillator Circuits

Explains the operation of the receiver's local oscillator systems.

The IF Section

Describes the intermediate frequency stages, filters, and AGC system.

AGC Circuits and Manual RF/IF Gain Control

Covers automatic and manual gain control mechanisms for RF and IF stages.

The Audio Section

Details the audio output stages, including low-level and high-level channels.

Power Supply

General

Overview of the receiver's power supply design and AC/DC operation.

Fusing and Protection

Information on fuses, protection devices, and power supply connections.

Mechanical Construction

General

Describes the receiver's construction, suitability for mounting, and dimensions.

Internal Layout

Details the placement and arrangement of internal circuit boards and components.

Installation

Accessories

Lists optional accessories and associated equipment available for the receiver.

Converting a standard 990R receiver to rack-mounting

Provides instructions for converting the receiver for rack-mounting.

Mains Voltage Adjustment

Explains how to check and adjust mains voltage transformer tappings.

External Connections

Details how to connect aerials, power, and other external devices.

Operation

Control Functions

Explains the purpose and operation of the receiver's front panel controls.

Tuning

Describes the primary tuning control and its associated logging scales.

System Switch

Explains how to select the local oscillator control mode (N, EXT, Crystal).

Muting Switch

How to engage the carrier-controlled muting circuit to suppress noise.

Maintenance

General

Overview of routine maintenance, servicing, and component guarantees.

Replacing a faulty fuse

Instructions for replacing fuses for AC and DC power protection.

Re-alignment

Guidance on when and how to perform receiver alignment procedures.

Re-alignment of the AM IF Channel

Step-by-step procedure for aligning the AM intermediate frequency channel.

Appendix "A"

Voltage Analysis

Table of typical voltage readings for troubleshooting circuit faults.

Appendix "B"

List of Component Values, Tolerances and Ratings

Comprehensive list of components, their values, tolerances, and locations.

Appendix "C"

Spares

List of available spare parts with circuit references and part numbers.

Appendix "D"

IF Converter Type 959

Details of the ancillary IF converter unit for driving a panoramic display.