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Johnson VIKING 6N2 User Manual

Johnson VIKING 6N2
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E. F. JOHNSON CO.
VIKING 6N2
SIX and TWO
METER VFO
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Johnson VIKING 6N2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJohnson
ModelVIKING 6N2
CategoryTransmitter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to VFO Operation

VFO Assembly and Operation Overview

Manual covers VFO assembly, calibration, and operating instructions.

Safety Warning

High Voltage Shock Hazard

Caution regarding dangerous B+ voltage in the VFO unit.

Standard Warranty Information

E. F. Johnson Company Warranty Terms

Details on product warranty, defects, and return policies.

Chassis Component Assembly

Component Mounting Steps

Instructions for installing various components on the chassis.

Specific Part Installations

Detailed guide for installing sockets, capacitors, and other small parts.

Underchassis Wiring Procedures

Basic Underchassis Wiring

Initial wire connections performed under the chassis.

Advanced Wiring and Cable Prep

Complex wiring, shielded cable preparation, and connections.

Top Chassis Wiring

Topside Capacitor and Wire Connections

Wiring of variable capacitors and related components on the top of the chassis.

Dial Mechanism Wiring Details

Connections for the dial drive assembly and tuning mechanism.

Preliminary Tests and Checkout

Tube and Lamp Installation Guide

Steps for installing the 6BH6 tube, OA2 tube, and pilot lamp.

Initial VFO Functional Checks

Procedures for verifying VFO power, tuning, and signal output.

Cabinet, Pointer, and Panel Assembly

Chassis to Cabinet Installation

Process for mounting the VFO chassis into its cabinet.

Dial Pointer and Panel Mounting

Attaching the dial pointer, shield plate, and front panel.

Final Assembly and Knob Installation

Installing control knobs and completing the unit assembly.

Two Meter Calibration

Calibration Source and Setup

Requirements for signal generator and initial VFO settings.

Two Meter Calibration Procedure

Step-by-step tuning of capacitors for accurate two-meter frequency.

Two Meter Calibration Troubleshooting

Checks for common issues during two-meter calibration.

Temperature Compensation Adjustment

Temperature Compensation Adjustment Procedure

Detailed steps for adjusting the temperature compensating network.

Six Meter Calibration

Six Meter Band Calibration Setup

Preparing for six-meter calibration and setting up the signal generator.

Six Meter Band Calibration Steps

Performing calibration across different six-meter frequency ranges.

VFO Operation and Integration

VFO Integration with Transmitters

Connecting and operating the VFO with transmitter circuits.

Transmitter Tuning and VFO Zeroing

Adjusting transmitter drive and zeroing VFO signal.

Final Operation Recommendations

Tips for stable VFO operation and proper warm-up.

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