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I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

....................................................... 1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Component Units ............................................................ 1 Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chassis ..................................................................... 2 Dial and Mask Assembly ...................................................... 2 Dynamotor .................................................................. 2 I-F Transformers. Crystal Filter. C-W Oscillator ................................ 2 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... 2 Panel ....................................................................... 2 Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 R-F and Oscillator Units ...................................................... 2

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............................................ 5 12. Initial Procedure .............................................................. 5 a. Unpacking ............................................................... 5 b. Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 13. Installation ................................................................. 6 n. Mounting ................................................................ 6 b. Electrical Connections ..................................................... 6 c. Elimination of Electrical Interference ......................................... 6 d. Mounting the Receiver .................................................... 6 e. Antenna and Ground Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 14. Preparation for U e .......................................................... 7 s a. Inspection ................................................................ 7 b. Controls ................................................................ 7
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
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Procedure ................................................................... 9 a Operating Test ........................................................... 9 b Reception ................................................................. 9

IV. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ...........................

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Circuits ...................................................................... 11 Frequency Range and Bands .................................................. 11 Input Coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Radio Frequency Amplifier ..................................................... 11 First Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Heterodyne Oscillator ......................................................... 11 Intermediate Frequency Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 C-W Oscillator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Crystal Band-Pass Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 SecondDetector ......................................................... 13

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Output .....................................................................13 a Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 b Constant Internal Receiver Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Dynamotor DM-28-(*) .......................................................13

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VI SUPPLEMEIWARY DATA ....................................................... 35 35 General ...................................................................... 35 36 Ceramic Capacitors .............................................................36 37 Heater Shunt Resistors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 38 Static Drain Wesisaor .......................................................... 36 3% C)utput ~onnections.......................................................... 36 40 Moisture Fungus Resistance ................................................... 36

............ : ................................................. 17 e Rea~segnf48~ f Power Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 30 Removal of Front Pmel ....................................................... 19 31 Dial and Mask Assembly ....................................................... 19 ....................................... 20 32 Servicing the Dial and Mask Assembly a Removal ................................................................. 20 b Disassembly .............................................................20 c Dial Replacement .......................................................... 20 d Stop Arm Replacement .................................................... 21 e Replacement of Dial and Mask Assembly .................. ;................ 21 f Dial Cali'bration ........................................................... 21 33 Removal of Antenna, R-F Detector and Oscillator Units ......................... 21 M Trouble Location and Remedy ................................................. 21 . a Quick Check ........................................................... 21 b Sensitivity ............................................................... 22 c Trouble Location and Correction Procedure .................................. 22 d Equipment Required ...................................................... 23 e Weak or No Signals o All Bands, Modulated Receptbn ....................... 23 m f Weak or No Signals on Any One Band, Modulated Xeception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 g Weak or No Signals on A11 Bands-C-W Reception (Modulated Reception Normal) 25 6 Measurements with Test Set 1-564 ......................................... 25 i Failure of Dial Lights ..................................................... 26

. Removal Prom Chassis ..................................................... 17 . Lubrication ...............................................................17 c. Commutator .............................................................. 17 d. Bearing .................................................................17
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................................................................ 17 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Dynamotor Service and Mhtemnce ........................................... 17

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1. Radio Receiver BC-348-J
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..................................................... 35 Radio Receiver BG348.J, Front View ................................................. 59 Radio Receiver BC-348-J, Rear View of Chassis ......................................... 59 16. Radio Receiver BG348.J, Top View of Chassis ......................................... 60 17. Radio Receiver BC-348.J, Bottom View of Chassis ....................................... 60 18. Radio Receiver BC.348.J, Partial Bottom View ........... ............................. 61
Location of Trimmer Capacitors

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI Radio Receiver BC.348.J. Tube Positions ............................................. 5 Radio Receiver BC.348.J. View of Fmnt Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 C-W Oscillator Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Crystal Filter Circuit ............................................................... 13 AVC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 MVC Connections .................................................................16 Dynamotor DM-28-J and Filter ..................................................... 18 Radio Receiver BC-348.J. Dial and Mask Assembly ..................................... 20 Trouble Location and Correction Chart ............................................... 22 Crystal Filter Coil .................................................................24 Socket Voltages ................................................................... 30

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. . . . . . . . . . 62 20. Radio Receiver BC.348.J, Front View of Cabinet ....................................... 62

FT.154-Q. and F T - 1 5 4 M with Plug Assemblies, Rear View

19. Mountings FT.154.J. Antenna Unit

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. . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 33. Radio Receiver BC-348.Q. Schematic Bagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81-42 34. Radio Receiver BC.348.Q. Wiring Diagram of Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-84
35. Radio Receiver EC.348.Q. Front View 36. Radio Receiver BC.348.Q.

32. Radio Receiver BC-348-J. Plug Connections

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HANDBOOK OF

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
for

RADIO RECEIVERS BC-3483, BC-348-N and BC-348-Q

SPECIAL NOTICE
Radio Receivers BC-348-J, BC-348-N and BC-348-Q are essentially alike. Therefore, reference will be made throughout the book to these receivers as follows: Radio Receiver BC-348-(8). However, all photographs and diagrams will be labeled for the "J" equipment, since it applies equally well to the other two models. Reference to the dynamotors is mentioned in the same manner. The asterisk indicates that these units are mentioned collectively.

SECTION I GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1. GENERAL.
Radio Receivers BC-348-J, BC-348-N and BC-348-C .re locally controlled, eight-tube, six-band superheterodyne receivers for use in U. S. Army aircraft. They cover a frequency range of from 200 to 500 kc and 1.5 to 18.0 megacycles. These receivers are designed for operation on a 28-volt power supply. Their power consumption is 60 watts with no power supplied through the output plug to external equipment. All controls are located on the front panel where they may be easily operated by aircraft personnel. Antenna, ground and headphone connections are made on the front panel. Power and interphone connections are made through a connector plug at the back of the receiver. Each receiver is capable of voice, tone and c-w reception. Either manual or automatic volume control may be selected by a switch on the front panel; likewise normal or extreme selectivity is provided by means of an i-f crystal filter that may be switched in or out of the circuit as desired. A beat frequency oscillator is employed for c-w reception. The receivers are not intended for remote control and no provision has been made for this operation.

2. COMPONENT UNITS.
Description
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Size in Inches
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Radio Receiver BC-348-(*) Complete (Includes Dynamotor DM-28-(*) and Mounting FT-154-J. FT-154-Q or FT-154-AA) not include Plug PL-PI03 or PL-QlO3)

18 x 10% x 9% high

1 Mounting FT-154-J, FT-154-Q or IT-154-AA (Does 1 Plug PL-P103 or Plug PL-Q103

1 Set of 8 Vacuum Tubes, 2 Pilot Lights, 1 Fuse

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18 x 8% x ly8 high 1% x 2% x 2% high 2 ~ 2 % 3 high x

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3.843 .3 12 .375 .563

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Radio Receiver BC-348-(*), is homed in an aluminum high and is cabinet 18" long, 81% deep, and of spot-welded constmaion. The outside has a black wrinkle finish. An opening is provided at the rear of the cabinet for the connector plug. A plate is attached to the bottom, which reinforces the crbihet and provides a mounting for four mounting stub. A flange on the front of the plate mounds two snapslides which are used to lock the a U n e t to the receiver mounting. The top and back s f the cabinet are strengthened by embossed grooves that run nearly the length of the cabinet.

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near tho i-f m k . Fixed capacitors are used across the primadm m d secondaries. They are adjusted by varying the tmmform~a cores. On the same section of the chassis, but ow the underside in front of the 2nd i-f mfm socket, is the crystal filter coil. The crystal and switch may be seen from the upper side of the chassis, mounted a the d u m t panel above the coil. With the m position, sharp selectivity is obtained switch in the on all bands, Near the crystal filter coil, but mounted on the front pawet in back of,the beat frequency control knob, is the n-w ssdllator coil. The position in which the coil is nmnsunted allows direct control of the variable core from the front panel for adjusting the beat frequency.

4. CHASSIS.
The chassis of Radio Receiver BC-348-(*)is an a1- , uminum casting with plates mounted on Both ends. These end plates have &touts to facilitate servicing. They serve as a mounting for parts and as runners for the chassis when it is installed or removed. The mounting base is a metal plate upon which four shock absorkrs are mounted. A second metal plate, with grooves and cutouts to fit the mounting studs on the bottom of the cabinet and studs to fit the snapslides, is attached to the top of the shock absorbers. A metal stiffener is attached to the botfom of this plate to strengthen the assembly, and provision is made at the rear of the plate for mounting the connector plug.

5. DIAL AND MASK ASSEMBLY.

The dial and mask assembly is a casting which mounts a dial scale calibrated in six frequency ranges, a dial mask with windows, a band switch shaft, a detent wheel and mechanism, and drive gears. A stop arm provides a positive stop at each end of the frequency range. The use of split gear tuning minimite. backlash. The drive ratio is such that approximately 100 revolutions of the tuning control are required to turn the tuning capacitors through the frequency range. The assembly is mounted on the front panel, and indicates the range and frequency to which the receiver is tuned.

9. PANEL.
The front panel is attached to the chassis. The controls, the input and output connections; and the handles are located on it. Through the lower part of these handles pass thumbscrew rods that fasten the chassis to the cabinet. On the right side of the panel is a small metal plate held in place by six screws and covering an opening that gives access for servicing to the underside of the r-f tube shelf. Both the front panel and the r-f tube shelf plate have a black wrinkle finish. White lettering identifies each .control and indicates the switch positions.

6. DYNAMOTOR.
Mounted at the left (from front of chassis) rear of the chassis is the dynamotor assembly. It consists of and Dynamotor DM-28-(*) an t-8 filter unit that supplies all the high voltage direct current for the operation of Radio Receiver BC-348-(*I. kn addition to t h e power supplied by the dynamotor to the receiver, there is available as the connected plug 20 milliamperes at approximately 200 volts for the operation, when mcessary, of accessory equipment. To remove the unit for servic: ing or replacement, disconnect the connectimns at the terminal strip and loosen the four mounting bolts at each corner of the mounting plate.

10. PLUG.
The eight-contact connector plug which provides power connections at the rear of the receiver is mounted by screws on the receiver mounting. The wiring terminals are accessible by removing the rear cover on the plug housing. The connector, when provided with a straight fitting, is identified as Plug PL-PlOk When it is provided with a right angle fitting, it becomes PL4103, regardless of whether the fitting is mounted toward the right, left or back of the receiver.

7. L P TRANSFORMERS, CRYSTAL IFPXI'BER, C-W OSCILLATOR.

The i-f transformer assemblies are mounted on the left (from front of chassis) front section of the chassis

11. R-F AND OSCILLATOR UNITS.

The antenna, r-f, 1st detector and oscillator units are subassemblies consisting of a shield can, coils, trim-

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mer condehsen, band switch section, resistors, fixed unit, apacitors and in the ~ ~ & a f o r the 1st detector oscillator tube, 'I'ube VT-150. The four units are mount- '* ed at the right (from front of chassis) rear of the chassis and bonded together by common ground straps. The

band 'switch settions are ganged by connecting the arms on the switch shafts together with slotted bars and tension springs, and are controlled as a unit from the front panel.

Digitally signed by Andy (James A.) Moorer DN: CN = Andy (James A.) Moorer, O = Adobe Systems Incorporated, OU = Enterprise Services Reason: I am the author of this document Location: Panacea, Florida, USA Date: 2004.07.28 09:05:31 -04'00'

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Section II

INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT

12. INITIAL PROCEDURE.
a. UNPACKING. - Radio Receiver BC-348-(*) is packed in a wooden box with Mounting FT-154-J, FT154-4 or FT-154-AA.

(4) With the wooden packing box placed on the floor, stand at one end, place the palms of the hands against each side of the cardboard carton containing the . receiver and lift the carton from the packing box.
(5') Break the seal on the top of the cardboard carton.

To unpack the receiver preparatory to installation, the following steps should be taken in the order given: (1) Pull out the nails in the top of the box and remove the cover.
(2) Remove the large cardboard filler in the top of

(6) Remove the filler in the top of the carton.

(7) Grasp the handles on the front of the receiver and lift the receiver out of the carton.
(8) Break the seal and open both ends of the carton containing Mounting FT- J, FT-154-Q, or FT154154-AA.

the box.

(3) Remove the cardboard carton containing Mounting FT-154-J, FT-154-Q, or FT-154-AA.

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SO-104 CONNECTOR

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-Radio Receiver BC-3484, Tube Positions

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(9) Slide the mounting out of the carton and place with the receiver. (10) Loosen the thumbscrews in the lower part of the handles on the front panel and pull the chassis from the cabinet. (11) Remove the cardboard filler over the dynamotor and replace the chassis in the cabinet. b. INSPECTION. (1) Figure 2 shows the position of each tube, dial lamp and fuse. Before the receiver is installed, loosen the thumbscrews in the lower part of the handles on the front panel and pull the chassis from the cabinet. Make certain the tubes are well pushed down and. firmly seated, and that the fuse and dial lamps are correctly and securely inserted.
(2) The dynamotor and the electrical connpaions to the dynamotor must be securely fastened in position. The dynamotor is fastened by four mounting screws at the corners of the mounting plate and the electrical connections are made at a terminal strip accessible through a cutout in the left (from front of chassis) chassis end plate.

plugged into jacks on the front panel. See Section 11, paragraph 146(9). Should it be necessary to supply power to additional external equipment, a maximum of 20 milliamperes at approximately 200 volts is available from' terminais 2 and 5. All leads should be carefully measured and cut to the correct length, inserted through the fitting on the bottom of the connector plug and soldered to the correct terminals. After all connections have been made, check carefully to make certain that the terminals are wired correctly, and replace the cover on the rear of the connector plug. The plug may now be mounted in position. The two pair of leads carrying the power to the receiver through terminals 3,4,7 and 8 may be replaced with one pair of leads, each of which must have a cross sectional area equal to the two replaced leads.
c. ELIMINATION OF ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE.-Electrical disturbances are set up by the aircraft ignition system and electrical devices. This interference must be either eliminated or lowered to a level below the strength of the signals to be received. This is accomplished by shielding the entire electrical ignition system and devices, filtering the electrical connections between the devices, and the bonding of all metal parts to a common ground.

13. INSTALLATION.
a. MOUNTING.-The receiver should be mounted as near as possible to the antenna lead-in insulator with sufficient clearance on all sides to allow free action of the shock absorbers. A permanent installation should be made and Mounting FT- 154-J, I -5 4 4 , or FT-154-AA, T1 securely fastened to a rigid section of the aircraft. The drilling plan for the mounting is shown in Figure 29.

d. MOUNTING THE RECEIVER.

(1) After Mounting FT-154-J, FT-154-Q or FT154-AA is located and the electrical connections are made, the receiver is ready to be installed.

b. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.-The connector plug mounted on the rear of Mounting FT-154-J, FT154-4, or FT-154-AA (Figure 19), provides electrical connections between the receiver and the other aircraft equipment (Figure 32). On the rear of this plug is a cover held in place with two screws. After these screws have been removed the cover may be taken off and eight terminals exposed. Four of these terminals (numbers 3, 4,7 and 8) are used for connections to the aircraft power supply. Two terminals, numbers 2 and 6, carry the screen voltage circuit out of the receiver to terminals on the transmitter relay so that the screen circuit may be opened and the receiver protected while the transmitter is operated. Should the transmitter be removed or the receiver be used in an installation with no transmitter, terminals 2 and 6 must be connected together in order to have the receiver operate. The aircraft interphone system may be connected to terminals 1 and 5 at which the receiver output is available. These terminals may be left open if output is desired only for headphones, and the headphones

(2) Make certain the thumbscrew rods holding the chassis to the cabinet are tight, and push both snapslides toward the center of the cabinet. Lift the receiver onto the mounting so that the rear studs on the bottom of the cabinet are in the groove on the mounting plate.

(3) Push the cabinet towards the rear of the mounting and at the same time lower the front of the cabinet. The studs will drop into holes provided for them in the mounting.
(4) Push the receiver still farther backwards (more pressure will have to be exerted, as the studs fit into the slots provided for them), until it will go no farther. Now push the snapslides on the front of the cabinet over the studs on the mounting plate, thus locking the receiver to the mounting. (5) Insert safety wire through the holes in the snapslides. Twist the ends together and turn the ends in so there will be no danger of scratches or minor injuries to the personnel.

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e. ANTENNA AND GROUND CONNECTIONS. The antenna and ground binding posts are on the front panel at the lower right-hand side where they may be identified by the letters "A" and "G." Connections to these binding posts should be made with short, low resistance leads having sufficient slack to prevent the transmission of vibration to the receiver. The antenna lead should connect to the antenna insulator, and the ground lead to some metal part of the aircraft where it should be soldered, if practicable. The receiver may be used with any type of antenna. However, the most efficient antenna is one which has the greatest effective length away from the grounded metal fuselage.

(6) Make sure the thumbscrew rods holdingsthe chassis in the cabinet are tight.
(7) Make sure the snapslides are locked and secured with safety wire. b. CONTROLS.-The operator should become thoroughly familiar with the controls on the front panel (see Figure 3) and their function before beginning the operating test. (1) AVC-OFF-MVC. - Power to the receiver is controlled by the AVC-OFF-MVC receiver switch. With this switch in the OFF position, no power is supplied to the receiver. When switched to either the MVC or AVC position, power from the primary source is supplied to the tube heaters and dynamotor, placing the equipment in operation. The screen grid voltage supply leads are carried out of the receiver through the power plug to the keying relay of the associated transmitter where the circuit is opened when actually transmitting. (See Section 11, paragraph 13b). (2) DIAL LIGHTS. -.The brilliancy of the dial illumination is controlled by this knob. The dial lamps may be adjusted for any desired degree of illumination or turned off completely. (3) BAND SWITCH. - The frequency band in which the receiver is operating is indicated on the dial mask visible through the dial window. This band may be changed to any desired frequency band by turning the band switch control.

14. PREPARATION FOR USE.

a. INSPECTION. .- After the installation has been completed, a final check on the points listed below should be made followed by an operating test:
(1) Check the connections at the aircraft power

supply
(2) Check the connections at the transmitter relay.

(3) Check the connections at the interphone system, if used.

(4) Check the power connections to auxiliary, equipment, if used.

(5) Check the antenna and ground connections.

DIAL LIGHTS

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-Radio Receiver BC-3484, View of Front Panel

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~ 6 3 5 ~ 8 - 5 ~ Q 428 ~ cy of thec-w oscillator and allows the operator to adjust

(4) TUNING.-Reception is accomplished by tuning the receiver to the desired signal with this coatrol. The frequency to which the receiver is tuned is indicated at all times on the dial scale. (5) INCREASE V0L.-The volume level of the audio signal is coritrolled by this knob. When the receiver is operated with manual volume' control, the sensitivity of the receiver is controlled. When automatic volume control is desired, the level of the audio signal fed into the output tube is controlled. (6) CW 0SC.-The c-w oscillator is turned O N for c-w, or OFF for voice reception with this knob. The a-v-c time constant is also changed at the same time to conform with the type of signal to be received.
(7) BEAT FREQ.-This

the tone of the received signal to the pitch he considers the mom suitable.

.ter into the circuit when turned to the I N position

(8) CRYSTAL.-This

control inserts a cjntal fa-

This filter increases the selectivity of the receiver, enabling reception through heavy interference.

(9) TEL:JACKS.-Dual output is provided through two open circuit phone jacks. These jacks are connected to the output circuit of the receiver and permit headphone reception by the operator.

knob adjusts the freqwn-

(lo) ANTENNA AND GROUND BINDING POSTS.-The antenna is connected to the binding post marked "A", while the ground lead is connected to the binding post marked "G."

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SECTION Ill OPERATION

15. PROCEDURE.
a OPERATING TEST.-When the receiver has been . completely installed, an operating test should be made as follows:
(1) Plug a headset into one of the jacks marked 'TEL." Set receiver switch to MVC. Start the dynamotor. After the tubes have warmed up (approximately 30 seconds), advance volume control knob until a slight background noise is heard. Set band switch to the frequency band. in which test signals are available. (2) Using the tuning knob with reference to the calibrated scale on the dial, tune in the desired signal.

(8) Always turn the receiver switch to the OFF position when the receiver is not being used.

b. RECEPTION.
( 1) MODULATED SIGNAL RECEPTION.-For the reception of modulated signals in the frequency' bands covered by this receiver, turn the AVC-OFF-MVC switch to MVC, the C-W OSC. control to OFF and the CRYSTAL control to the OUT position.

NOTE All tuning should be done on MVC switch with the volume control advanced only enough to give the desired signal strength. In the absence of a signal the setting of the volume control can be judged by the loudness of the background noise. On MVC with the volume control set at maximum, very strong carrier waves will block the receiver and intelligible signals cannot be received.
(3) Set the receiver switch to AVC. The desired signal should still be heard.

NOTE Tuning should be done in the MVC position with the volume control advanced only as far as required for a comfortable output level. While waiting for the tubes to warm up, adjust the dial light control for the desired dial illumination and turn the band switch to the frequency band in which the signals to be received are transmitted.
After the tubes have warmed up (approximately 30 seconds), adjust the volume control until the background noise can be heard. Turn the tuning control until the frequency of the desired signal is reached and the signal is heard in the headphones. Turn the tuning control slowly back and forth until the position at which the signal is received the strongest is found. After the signal is tuned in, if automatic volume control is desired it may be used by switching the AVC-OFF-MVC control to the AVC position and readjusting the volume control for the desired output. In the event interference is encountered, the crystal filter may be switched into the circuit, increasing selectivity and permitting reception that would be exceedingly difficult otherwise. (2) C-W RECEPTION.-For the reception of c-w signals, turn the c-w oscillator control to O N and the beat frequency control to the zero beat position (arrow on knob pointing up). Proceed as instructed for the reception of modulated signals and when the signal is tuned in, adjust the beat frequency control to the position producing the most satisfactory tone. Automatic volume control may be used when desired by switching to the AVC position 2nd readjusting the volume control. The crystal filter should be used to increase the selectivity of the receiver if objectionable interference is encountered. A slight readjustment of the tuning, beat frequency and volume controls may be required to secure

(4) With the beat frequency adjustment at zero beat positioi (arrow on knob pointing up), turn the c-w oscillator switch to the O N position. An audible beat note should be heard which should vary in pitch when the beat frequency adjustment is changed.
(5) With the c-w oscillator still on, throw the

crystal filter switch to IN. Noise should be greatly reduced and the signal can be tuned out by a much smaller movement of the tuning control -knob than when the crystal filter switch is in the OUT position. (6) Turn the dial light rheostat and observe if con.trol of illumination is secured with both dial lights functioning. (7) A check should be made before flight with the airplane engines running. An increase of background noise when the engine starts, indicates imperfect shielding, imperfect bonding, faulty generator regulator, faulty generator, open filter capacitors, or a combination of these faults.

Section Ill Paragraph

IS
NOfl The aystal band pass filter is intended primarily for use in c-w reception. However, the added selectivity may at times prove helpful in receiving modulated signals through heavy interference.

the desired beat note frequency and volume level after the crystal filter is switched in. The sensitivity may sometimes be slightly improved
by readjusting the positions of the beat frequency knob

and the tuning control.

Section IV Porngraphs 16-23

SECTION I V MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

16. CIRCUIITS.
Electrically, the receiver comprises two stages of tuned radio frequency amplification preceding the first detector, a temperature-compensated heterodyne oscillator, three intermediate frequency amplifier stages, a second detector and one stage of audio-frequency amplification with a transformer output circuit. A crystal band-pass filter and beat-frequency oscillator are also included. The former is for increasing selectivity and the latter for receiving c-w signals. The schematic and wiring diagrams are shown in Section VIII. of a 25 ohm resistor (Refs. 108-1and 108-2 in parallel). The bias consists of the drep across this resistor which is in the negative plate supply line.

21. HETERODYNE OSCILLATOR.

The heterodyne oscillator employs a tuned grid cirmit. Excitation is secured by means of a cathode winding tightly coupled to the grid winding. The high value grid resistor and the low grid coupling capacity used, together with the inherent stability of Tube VT-150, makes a voltage regulator unnecessary. The effects of wide variations in ambient temperatures under service conditions on the oscillator frequency have been reduced to a minimum by the use of a highly stable tuning capacitor and temperature-compensation with ceramic fixed capacitors (35-1, 35-2, 42-1, 42-2, 45, 48,49-2). Individual inductors and trimmers are employed for each frequency bagd. On the four lower frequency tuning bands, the oscillator frequency is higher than the desired signal by the intermediate frequency. On the two higher frequency bands 5 and 6, the oscillator is on the low frequency side of the desired signal. The latter results in an improvement in the image rejection ratio.

17. FREQUENCY RANGE AND BANDS.

Six bands controlled by a band change switch are covered. The frequency range for each of the six bands is given in the following table:

\-.

-,

Band
1

Frequency Range
200 500 1.5 3.5 6.0 3.5 9.5 6.0 9.5 -13.5 13.5 -18.0

2 3 4 5 6

Kilocycles Megacycles Megacycles Megacycles Megacycles Megacycles

22. INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER.

The intermediate frequency amplifier comprises two low-gain amplifying stages coupled by three highly selective, double-tuned circuit transformers and one resistance coupled stage. The intermediate frequency employed is 915 kc. The i-f transformers are tuned by means of adjustable iron cores and fixed capacitors. The lowered tuned circuit impedance, secured by the relatively large fixed tuning capacitors, provides an inherently stable amplifi&. Two Tubes VT-117 function as the first and second i-f amplifiers and Tube VT-116 is employed as the third i-f amplifier. A relatively high level signal is supplied to the second detector diodes of Tube VT-233 which also functions as the c-w oscillator.

18. INPUT COUPLING.

The antenna input circuit is designed to operate prop erly with antennas having capacities ranging from 50 to 250 mmf. A one megohm resistor is connected across the antenna and ground posts to discharge static charges.
19. RADIO FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER.

The radio frequency preselector comprises three tuned circuits coupled by two Tubes VT-117. Separate inductors are employed for each frequency band.

20. FIRST DETECTOR.

The first detector employs Tube VT-150 which also functions as the heterodyne oscillator. The low signal level at the grid of the first detector, together with the r-f preselection, insures a minimum of undesired responses. Fixed bias is provided by returning the control @ circuit through a filter resistor to the low potential end

23. C-W OSCILLATOR.

a. The c-w oscillator employs the triode section of Tube VT-233 (second detector) in a tuned grid, plate feedback circuit. The variable iron core in the grid inductance 151 is used for frequency adjustment, and is so mounted that about one turn of the beat frequency knob

S d o n IV Paragraphs 23-24

on the front panel will vary the frequency of thc c-w oscillator approximately 4,000 cycles each side of the zero beat position. (Arrow on knob pointing up.) The effects of ambient temperavariations we minimized by the use of a temperature compensated tuned circuit. The c-w oscillator operates at an extremely low level, minimizing harmonics and stray oScillator pickup. The output is capacitively coupled to the plate circuit of the second amplifier tube by a twisted wire capacitor. Amplification by the third i-f amplifier stage, the gain of which is not controlled either manually or by a-v-c, provides sufficient output from the c-w oscilllator to the diode detector. This value of oscillator ouo]put is somewhat below the level at which the a-v-c operates, thus permitting the use of automatic volume control even for c-w reception.
b. C-Woscillator switch 168 in the ON position s p u lies the oscillator plate voltage and increases the a-v-c time constant by connecting the additional capacitor 64.

Switch 168 supplies the oscillator plate voltage by connecting to the screen grids of the first and second i-f tubes. The same swit&iarg shunts resistor 101-2 across plate resistor 101-1, which drops the gain in the first i-f tube to a value &at aduses the sensitivity by an amount sufficient to keep dine overall set noise essentially constant.

2 . CRYSTAL BAND-PASS FILTER. 4

Additional selectivity t available by the use of tbe i-f crystal filter bollowing the first i-f amplifier tube. Of interest in connection with t i filter is the bridge hs circuit composed of auto transformer 150, a neutralizing capacitor and the capacity of the crystal holder. See Figure 5. Undesired signals transmitted through the capacity of the crystal holder to the grid of the second i-f tube are neutralized by an opposite voltage developed in the auto transformer, and made equal to the undesired grid voltage by the neutralizing capacitor.

TO TRANSMITTER RELAY

AVC LINE

SCREEN SUPPLY

SYSTEM OF 2ND R F , .. IS1 AND 2ND OF TUBES AND C.W. .. OSC SW.IPCH MG. I

Figure 4

-C-W Osc!h?mka

SwbbcWing

Section IV Paragraphs 24-27

The crystal filter may be switched in or out of the circuit by the crystal '*Out-In" switch 167 which is actuated from the front panel. The filter band width is adjusted by the neutralizing capacitor. See Figure 5. This capacitor consists of two wires and two lugs extending from the neutralizing coil. See Figure 11. For adjustment, see Paragraph 34e(10).

25. SECOND DETECTOR.

Tube VT-233 also functions as the second detector. A relatively high level signal is supplied by the third i-f amplifier to the diodes of this tube. One diode functions as the signal linear detector while the other diode Is capacity coupled and provides high level, delayed a-v-c control bias.

26. OUTPUT.
n. DESCRIPTION.-The high level signal diode supplies audio output for driving output Tube VT-152 without additional. audio amplification. The design choice of three i-f amplifier stages and high level detecrion results in a number of operating advantages. The high level detection is relatively free from distortion due to avoiding the characteristic curvature at the lower end of the diode curve. The direct drive of the output tube from the diode detector simplifies the dynamotor ripple filtering and eliminates possible microphonics resulting from high audio amplification. The high diode level further provides relatively high bias

voltgae insuring an unusually flat automatic volume control characteristic with the desired time delay. The dual volume control 110 comprises the 350,000-ohm audio control potentiometer and the 20,000-ohm bias control potentiometer. The audio volume control functions only with switch 1 0 in the a-v-c position and in this position it permits the desired adjustment of the audio level to the output tube and load. See Figure 6. The bias volume control also varies to some extent the r-f and i-f tube bias. For manual volume control with switch 169 in the m-v-c position, the bias volume control becomes the active control operating on the cathode bias of the first and second r-f and the first and second i-f amplifier tubes. These potentiometers provide a smooth variation of sensitivity. 6. CONSTANT INTERNAL RECEIVER NOISE.The flat gain characteristics of the r-f and detector coils insures a uniform noise level over the bands. This is obtained by a combination of inductive'and capacitive coupling in the coils.

27. DYNAMOTOR DM-28-(*I. The dynamotor and associated r-f filter circuits are assembled in one unit (Ref. 400) which supplies all of the high voltage direct current required for the operation of the receiver. In addition, a maximum of 20 milliamperes at approximately 200 volts d-c is available at contacts 2 and 5 on the connector plug at the rear of the receiver for the operation of external accessory equipment.

DEVELOPED
Figure 5

Crystal Filter Circuit

Section IV

TUBE CHARACTERISTICS
Tube RMA Type +ivalent
VT-116 VT-117 VT-150 VT-152 VT-233 6SJ7 6SK7 6SA7 6K6GT 6SR7

Plate Screen Heater Volts Amps. .Volts Volts

6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.40 0.30 250 250 250 250 250 100 100 100 250

Grid

Volts
-3.0 -3.0 -2.0 -18.0

Plate Ma.
3.0 9.2 3 32.0 9.5

Screen Ma.
0.8 2.4 8.0 5.5

TransconPlate ductance Microtubor Mu '~esistance

2500 1600 1,500,000 800,000 800sOO0 150 16 68,000 8,500 2200 1900 1650 2000

- 9.0

DIAL LAMPS

FUSE

LM-27

NO. 44

V T-233

VTi17
IST R.F.

VT-l I7

2ND DET.

2ND R.F.

I .
AVC DIODE

4
2 MEG.

300.000 1L

09-2)

,O T

R.F. AND I.F. GRIDS

y
Figure 6

.c
-AVC Connections

Section V Paragraphs 28-29

SECTION V MAINTENANCE

NOTE

A standard signal generator, a phantom antenna, a Test Set 1-56-A and other like equipment should be used when servicing and aligning Radio Receiver BC-3484") as instructed on the pages that follow in this section.
28. INSPECTION.

a. DAILY.-Turn on receiver. Check dial lamps. Check for operation on all bands with the c-w oscillator " O N . This test can be made by observing the noise level with the volume control at maximum. 6 . TWENTY HOURS.-Repeat above. Check antenna, ground and cable connections for effects of vibration. c. FORTY HOURS.-Repeat above. Check all dial lamps and vacuum tubes with Model 685 Tube Checker in Test Set I-56-A.

(3) Push the left (from front of chassis) thumbscrew rod stop spring towards the end plate with a screwdriver, and withdraw thumbscrew rod 299 until the second stop position is reached.
( 4 ) Loosen the four captive screws 426 which fasten the dynamotor to the chassis, and lift the dynamotor vertically from the receiver. The parts in the dynamotor filter are made available for servicing by removing the metal cover and fibre insulator on the boctom of the unit.
6 . LUBRICATION.-Lubricate dynamotor at 1,000 hours or approximately six months of ordinary service. For ordinary and LOW temperature conditions use mineral oil grease AN-G-15. For unusually high temperatures, as in tropical climates, use AN-G-5 grease. The directions for lubrication are stamped on the inside of dust covers 415.

d. MAJOR OVERHAUL.-Repeat above. Inspect and replace dynamotor brushes if necessary. Lubricate dial and tuning capacitor drive mechanism. Check dynamotor and tube socket voltages as described in Paragraphs 34e(l) and 34h( 1).
29. DYNAMOTOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE.

a. REMOVAL FROM CHASSIS.-The dynamotor and filter assembly (Figure 8, reference 400) may be removed easily from the receiver chassis by repeating the following steps in the order given:

T o reach dynamotor bearings 425 for lubrication, it is only necessary to cut the safety wires, remove retaining screws 416 and dust covers and then take out the screws holding retaining plates 414. Take off the retaining plates, gaskets 413 and washers 412. Care should hc taken not to Ime or interchange the parts. T h e hearings are now accrssil~lcfor lubrication. Do not pack the lubricaflt in the bearings, merely add a small quantity so that no pressure is built up.
c. COMMUTATOR.-When necessary t o replace the ball bearings 425, or to turn down the commutators, first remove the brushes from the brush holders. Remove the nuts from tie bolts 41 1 which hold bearing support brackets 408 and 409 and pull one bracket away from the frame.

(1) Loosen two thumbscrews 233 on the front panel, and remove the chassis from the cabinet. (2) Loosen the five screws on the dynamotor terminal strip 422, and withdraw the five leads with spade terminals from under them. Retighten the five screws partially in order that they will clear the chassis when the dynamotor is removed.

NOTE

The bearing support bracket is more readily removable from the frame by a slight tilting back and forth of the frame with respect to the bracket.

Section V Paragraph 29

Armature 403 and the other bracket support may now be removed from the frame. Examine the brushes to sce that they are free from hard spots and are wearing properly. Should hard spots be a?parent (they generally cause grooves in the commutator surface), the brush should be replaced and the commutator smoothed down.

To smooth down the commutator, rotate it in a lathe and hold a fine grade of sand paper, not coarser than size 00, preferably either 5/0 or 6/0, against the commutator surface. Do not use emery cloth. All residue of dust, sand and dirt should be wiped away to leave a clean, smooth, polished commutator surface. If air

Figure 8

-bynomotor DM-28-J and Filter

Section V

Paragraphs 29-31

is available, the unit should be cleaned by air pressure. A commutator having a smooth or polished surface should never be sanded or turned down simply because it is discolored and well seasoned. If the commutator is turned down in a lathe, the mica segment separators must be undercut but not more than 1/3?".

30. REMOVAL OF FRONT PANEL.

a. The adjustment of the dial and mask and the servicing of certain parts requires the removal of the front panel. Remove the chassis from the cabinet and place it on the repair bench with the front facing the repairman. Loosen thumbscrews 253 that hold window frame assembly 252 in place, and remove the window frame. . Unsolder the white and black tracer lead running to the left panel light socket 171 and the white lead at the. antenna binding post 174-1. Hold the thumbscrew rod stop-springs against the sides of the end plates with a screwdriver, and withdraw thumbscrew rods 299 from the receiver. Remove knobs 290, 291, 292, 293 and 294, and retaining nuts from all controls except the DIAL LIGHTS control, the handles 295, the felt washer on the tuning shaft and the friction spring 242 under the BEAT FREQ. control. Also remove the retaining nuts and covers 300 on the TEL. jacks and the four bolts and eight screws securing the chassis, dial assembly, and cable clamp to the panel. The panel may now be lifted from the chassis after placing the chassis on its back. b. The process of replacing the panel on the chassis is the reverse of its removal. However, when the BEAT FREQ. control is replaced, follow the instructions given in Paragraph 34e(9) for the adjustment of the control knob on the shaft.

d. BEARINGS.-In chariging ball bearings 425, it will be necessary to use a bearing puller since the shaft is machined closely to the dimension of the ball bearing inner race. Actually, the inner race is a light press fit, and the bearing cannot be removed from the shaft without considerable force. The outer races of the ball bearings are merely snug fits in bearing support brackets 408 and 403, and in the disassembly process it should be easy to remove the bracket from the ball bearings. If the grease slinger becomes bent during removal of the ball bearings, it should be straightened and replaced on the shaft before relpacing the bearing.
e. REASSEMBLY.-Reassembly of the dynamotor is accomplished in substantially the reverse of the disassembly procedure. In replacing the brushes check to see that the and - markings on the brushes correspond with those on the brush holder supports, and that the marked side of the brush is towards the top of the dynamotor. Armature 403 must be given a final inspection for free running, cleanliness and absence of grease or oil. Bearing support brackets 408 and 409 should be wiped clean and dry before replacing them on the dynamotor.

31. DIAL AND MASK ASSEMBLY.

The dial and mask assembly is fastened to both the front panel and receiver chassis. For service, the entire assembly consisting of dial scale, dial mask, band switch shaft, detent wheel and the drive gears may be removed from the chassis as a unit. At the front of cast aluminum housing 255, (see Figure 9) on which the parts are mounted, is the dial scale calibrated in six frequency bands and the dial mask with the cutout for each band. Both these and the index plate are visible through the glass dial window on the front panel. The index plate is positioned betweeen the dial and mask where it indicates the frequency to which the receiver is tuned. The dial is turned with the tuning knob by means of a large split gear and pinion assembly 266 that meshes with the large gear on the back of the dial. On the rear of the housing below cross shaft 269 is a metal mounting plate fastened with two screws. This plate mounts the split gear and pinion assembly 266 and after loosening the two 'mounting screws, the gears may be adjusted to a position that minimizes backlash.

TABLE B

- DYNAMOTOR DM-28-(*I RATINGS

OUTPUT Volts
215 2 10 202 258 246 2 36

INPUT Volts
24 24 24 28 28 28

Amperes
0.7
1.1

Milliamperes
0. 30.

1.3 0.8
1.1

60.
0. 40. 75.

1.5

f. POWER RATING.-The nominal rating of Dynamotor DM-28-(*) is: Input, 1.3 amperes at 27.9 volts; Output, 70 milliamperes at 224 volts; Regulation, 12 per cent. Average performance data on Dynamotor DM28-(*) is as shown in Table B. (Dynamotor and filter disconnected from receiver and negative high voltage connection made to case of unit.)

Section V Paragraphs 31-32

EO 35AB -5BC348-2C
the band switch shaft to brack'et and gear assembly 277.

Mounted at the bottom front of the housing is stop arm assembIy 260. The right (from front of chassis) end of the arm ends in a hook. The left end has a roller that is held firmly against the outer edge of the dial by a spring. A portion of the outer edge of o the dial is cut away s that as the ends of the dial scales are reached, and as the roller a n the stop arm follows the dial, the hook on the other end pf the dial drops and engages the rotating stop 263 mounted on the tuning shaft in front of the pinion gear. This action provides a positive stop at the ends of the nwring ranges on all bands. The tuning shaft is geared to the tuning capacitor through worm gear 265, small split gear 267, pinion gear and bushing assembly 268 and the split gear on the tuning capacitor shaft. Pinion gear and bushing assembly 268 is fastened to the cross shaft by means of two set screws. When these screws are loosened, the tuning capacitor is disengaged from the dial and mask assembly, and the relationship between the dial and the tuning capacitor may be adjusted. Attached near the top of the housing is guide arm assembly 271, which, with the spring 274, positions detent wheel 273. The detent wheel is the six-pointed wheel mounted near the end of the band switch shaft and serves to position the band switches. The slotted coupling on the end of the band switsh shaft couples

31. SERVICING THE DIAL AND MASK

ASSEMBLY.
a. REMOVAL.-Before the dial and mask assembly may be removed for servicing, the front panel must be removed as directed in Paragraph 30a. When this has been done, the dial and mask assembly is held in place by only two hex head mounting screws found on the underside of the chassis. One of these screws is under the i-f shield plate 231, (see Figure 18) and is accessible only after this plate i removed. After the two s mounting screws are removed, the assembly may be lifted from the chassis and s e ~ c e d .

6. DISASSEMBLY.-To remove dial mask 256, did 257, dial index plate 258, or the band switch shaft, the taper pin fastening the hub of the mask to the shaft must be removed. While this is being done, be certain to support the shaft so excess strain will not be placed on the center bushing and shaft. After the taper, pin has been driven out, the parts may be readily removed. c. DIAL REPLACEMENT. Before replacing the dial, be certain that spring washer 289 between the dial hub and the housing is mounted with its convex side towards the dial hub. The dial is slipped on over the center bushing and the teeth in the dial gear engaged with the teeth of the

Figure 9

-Radio Receiver B C - 3 4 J , Dial and Mas&Assembly

(1) o ! s & pinion gear. This 6petatii)db ~ b ~ ~ ~ a & Unsolder the leadsq-&q front of the unit. m incorrect stop position. If so, the ,did : g w l d -*a?ni ,of (2)dWidktaae .k.eaar. the: recei,yrst~wards,the reto be adjusted a tooth at a time until therarBmt p b i t b i t A pairman,y&noye-mp ;covers-225,on wit. to be seris reached. The hook on t f&llet-a r m r s h o ~ o ~ d . : s n ~ ~ r 3 1 and the adjacent. unit .as the- left., i k viced J the stop on the tuning shaft as the index mazk r a t i s q low frequency end of the 113.5-18.0 mc s c a l e ~ l h & - . u p ~ : ~ t3). Set the band switch control to,the 3.5-6.0 mc --. ., , , .- 7 . . with the frequency indicamr bf the in& plat& Howm j- bad.-.: " ,,' ,. 1 ever, the stop a m hook m ~ not start to +escend~umS,,;, t ' One itnd of each rCtaininb 3pii&g'l65 is hooked the rotating stop has passed under it on the hst , m l u - , : ov& thi l h c l h i t c h arm nearest thefrbnt-of the chassis. tion of the tuning shaft. ' r: <s+: : .. : Use Iongnose pliers sand lift the ends of &e two springs
? * ;

',(fr
.Sf

d. STOP ARM REPLACEMEWT.~R'eplrYtepfimtfld the stop arm may also rdcpiire a readjustniem~tu &itaim the correct stop pasition. This P~.doae lengfheninl$i by ltrt shortening the roller end of the stop a m after loosenieg t : the two nuts on the arm. c. PEPLACEMENT OF DIAL -AND 'MA& +A% SEMI3LY.-When the dial and mask assembh i&re-' placed, the position of coupling 279 on the btackerand gear assembly and' coupling 275 on the dial and inask assembly must be such that the position of th3 dial mask will correspond with the band switch psitiin.

off- the arms (for the antenna unit on$ one spring must'
bekmoved). Also lift coupling links 164 over the ends - <, . of rhe arms. (5) ~ e m o v e tie strips on the top of the cans, the , I fr&t 229 and rear 227..
a
'1

.a

.*41

(6) Remove the screws fastening .the bottom tieT, strip 227 ,and 228 to the unit to be removed.

(7)'Remove the mounting screws a t the flsont and4 rrdr of the unit. .c, . 71

'

'

The correct relative positions -are obtaineA whe:' thi mask is set to the 200-500 kc position and wh& cdri$ing link 164 (see Figure 16), connedng the ban& -switch ' drive mechanism to the b&d .&it& 3, inb%~de&p~&ii tical position, even with the front of the output transformer and filter choke unit 155. f. DIAL CALIBRATION. Correct dial calibration may be obtained after replacing a dial and mask assembly by adjusting the relation h e e n the dial and tuning capacitor. To do this, loosen the two set screws in pinion gear and bushing assembly 268 until the gear will rotate freely on the shaft. Turn the tuning conrlenser until it is completely closed (rotor plates meshed with stator plates). Set the band switch for the 13.5-180 mc band. Turn the tuning knob untif the isolated hdex mark at the low frequency end of the did scale is aligned with the frequency indicator on the index plate. T.ighten the two set screws in the pinion gear and bushing assembly 268 carefully in order to avoid changhg the position of the tuning capacitor, and apply glyptal to the heads of the set screws.

(8) Carefully lift the unit from the chassis. '&.+'To* replace a unit, reverse the procedure given above. Do not tighten the screws fastening the unit until, afterthe band,awitch sections have been-reconnected and the band switch operated a few times. This will allow the unit to reposition itself. 34. TROUBLE LOCATION AND REMEDY.
a. QUICK CHECK.-Most service hen, given a fad- ' ty receiver to repair, will seek a clue which will result in a rapid locatiw of the trouble. If the user can be questioned, a helpful answer is often obtained.
,,

:.

33. REMOVAL OF ANTENNA, R-F, DETECTOR AND CBSCILUTOR UNITS

a. When the removal of the top or bottom cover plate does not give sufficient access to the antenna, r-f, o r detector units, or when the oscillator unit is serviced, the entire assembly must be removed. This may be accomplished by repeating the following steps in the order given:

A careful visual and mechanical inspection of the chassis and connections is generally one of the first steps. Pulling at the various parts, including resistors, capacitors, wires and solder connections, will often locate a faukq connection. Inspect parts and wiring for grounds or shorted connections and open circuits. Inspea resistors and coils for charxed &aces or discolorations that indicate an excessive current condition. The odor of overheated insulation often tells the story of overload carried by the connductbr.

Xf. ss~thing~is disclosed by the visual and mechanical

i~mpectionof the chassis and connections, the tubes may next be checked, since they are often the cause a the faulty operation. This may be done with a d wibe checker or by replacement with known good tubes.
'

Section V Paragraph 34

NOTE
All tubes of a given type supplied with the equipment shall be consumed prior to employment of tubes from general stock. If the tubes are good, connect the power to the chassis (with latter out of the case) and again move and tap the various parts and wires as a further means of locating opens, shorts and grounds. Hum, squeals, howls, distortion and other audible indications, dead voltage points, etc., may disclose the source of difficulty. Failure of the quick check to disclose the source of the trouble should be followed by the reading of voltages at socket terminals and other points, continuity resistance measurements, realignment, signal tracing to isolate the faulty stages and replacement of major . units as explained in succeeding paragraphs.

6 SENSITIVITY.-The normal sensitivity (number . of microvolts input to produce 10 milliwatts output into a 4,000 ohm resistance load) of the receiver is less than 3 microvolts (except on range 1, which is 5 microvolts) when measured as follows:
(1) With the AVC-OFF-MVC switch in the MVC position, the c-w oscillator OFF, the crystal filter OUT and a 4,000 ohm non-inductive resistance u the output

load, feed a modulated' signal from a sigMi generator into the receiver through a 100 mmf. dummy antenna. Adjust the output of the signal generator until the receiver output is 10 milliwatts. Turn off the signal generator modulation and adjust the receiver volume control until the noise output level is 2.5 milliwatts. Turn On the modulation and raise the signal generator output until the 10 milliwatt output is again indicated on the output meter. (2) This sensitivity will, of course, be subject to variation with time due to tube aging, etc. Therefore, it is recommended that no attempt be made to retrim or realign the equipment unless the sensitivity is found to be worse than 7 microvolts with new, average tubes. The receiver has been carefully adjusted and aligned by the manufacturer before shipment and should maintain these adjustments over reasonably long periods of time. Major adjustments and repairs should be made* only in an authorized repair shop equipped with the necessary servicing tools and equipment. All o t b m
must refrain from changing any of tbe adjustments of the radio frequency circuits. c. TROUBLE LOCATION AND CORRECTION PROCEDURE.-The following is a generalized trouble shooting procedure which may be used if no clue to

POWER SUPPLY

CHECK SOCKET VOLTMU

SIGNALS O N ONE BAND 34 f

+

34 e(3)

TEST A.F. AMP.

REPLACE DEFECTIM TUBES

wfU(
CI~~UIT I U ~ W A CW(DONLNTJ

we(5)
CIRCUIT &

-w

I.f.AMR

TEST

CnCW

34 (6)

34 ~ ( 4 )

-1TEST WTEROWNL OSC. 34.01).

TEST
R.C. AND OSC

4
4

1.f. ALIGNMENT 34e(6)

WEAK OR N O RECEPTION

1,
CeW. OSC. 34e(9)

-4
CRYSTAL f ILTER 34 00)

Figure 10

-trouble Location and Correction Chort

EO 35AB-5BC348-2C
the trouble source has been found. It has been divided into the following: Equipment required--See paragraph 34d Weak or no signals on all bands; Modulated reception-See paragraph Me, Weak or no signals on any one band; Modulated reception-See paragraph 34j Weak or no signals on all bands; C-W reception (modulated reception normal)See paragraph 34g

Section V

Paragraph 34

(2) TUBE CHECK.-If the voltages at the dynamotor terminal strip approximate the values given, proceed to check all tubes with the Model 685 tube checker for emission and characteristics or replace all tubes with those of known average characteristics, if this has not been done in the "Quick Check". (3) CHECK OF SOCKET VOLTAGES.-If tubes check satisfactorily, or if after replacing with tubes known to be good the sensitivity is still low, proceed to check all tube socket voltages as outlined under Paragraph %(I) with Test Set I-56-A. The average socket voltages for Radio Receiver BC-348-(*) are given in Table C Socket Voltages.
(4) CHECK CIRCUIT WIRING AND COMPONENTS.-If the tube socket voltages do not approximate the values shown in Table C .Socket Voltages, the associated circuits and components should be checked for grounds, shorts and similar defects using Test Set I-56-A, the wiring diagram Figure 30, Table D Resistance Between Socket Terminals and Ground, and Table E.

d. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED. Few instruments other than those found in a standard set analyzer (Test Set I-56-A) are required in locating the most probable troubles in this receiver. The individual instruments required are as follows:
(1) A modulated test oscillator (standard signal generator) with a frequency range from 200 to 18,000 kc with provision for calibration accuracy better than 0.1% at aligning frequencies. (2) *Voltmeter - 1,000 ohms per volt, ranges: 0-10; 0-100; 0-250; 0-500 volts. (3) *Continuity tester. (4) *Output meter rectifier type, 0-15 volt, 4,000 ohms. (5) Microammeter, -0-200 Microamperes. (6) Audio frequency oscillator. (7) Headphones. (8) Adapter FT-2 11 consisting of an &prong octal plug, and an 8-prong octal socket connected together by a short length of &conductor cable, to permit use of the Test Set I-56-A Analyzer on octal tubes.
e. WEAK OR N O SIGNALS O N ALL BANDS, MODULATED RECEPTION.

(5) TEST OF AUDIO FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER.-After checking socket voltages, circuit wiring and components, proceed to the test of the audio frequency amplifier. This can be checked by capacitively coupling a 400 cycle voltage of approximately 2 volts R.M.S. from the detector signal diode to ground using a capacitor of .5 mf. As an alternative, a modulated 915 kc signal of 2 volts may be coupled through a .1 mf capacitor from the plate of the 3rd i-f Tube VT-116 to ground. Proper functioning of the audio amplifier will be indicated by an output of 50 milliwatts for the 2 volt audio signal or 1 milliwatt output for the 915 kc signal input. Ciraiits, wiring and components should be checked if this order of response is not obtained. (6) TEST OF INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER.-Following a satisfactory test of the audio amplifier, check the intermediate frequency amplifier by capacitively coupling the modulated signal generator to the control grid of the 1st detector tube and ground, through a 0.1 mf. capacitor, the frequency being adjusted to 915 kc. A rough check of the proper functioning of the i-f ampilfier is indicated by a comfortable headphone output level with low input from the signal generator. (Approximately 35 microvolts input for 10 milliwatts output.) See Table G Alignment Chart, 1st i-f column, for connections and detailed information.
(7) I-F AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT CHECK.-If the i-f amplifier does not respond as above or lacks sensiti-

(1) CHECK OF DYNAMOTOR VOLTAGES.When all signals on all bands are weak or no signals are heard even when known to be present, check the dynamotor voltages at the dynamotor terminal strip (Figure 12, Socket Voltages). The voltages should approximate the values shown. Conditions of measurements are: Input voltage 28V; AVC-OFF-MVC switch MVC; Crystal control OUT; C-W Osc. OFF; Volume Control maximum; Load 4,000 ohms non-inductive reresistance. If these voltage readings do not approximate the values shown, the fuse should be checked, as well as the dynamotor and filter circuits, wiring and components.
*Pan o Test Set I-56-A. f

Section V Paragraph 34

vity, a progressive check, stage-by-stage, should be made. To do this, couple the signal generator to the 3rd i-f tube control grid through a .1 mf capacitor. Set th? controls and make the connections as described in Table G, Alignment Chart, 3rd i-f column. If the receiver is in proper order from the output to this stage, a signal of 60,000 microvolts from the signal generator will provide a 10 milliwatt output level. Then couple the signal generator to the 2nd i-f and 1st detector tubes's explained in the next two columns in the alignment chart, and check the input signal required for standard output. A faulty stage should be carefully checked for shorts, grounds and faulty components using the wiring diagrams in Section V and Resistance Tables D and E. (8) ALIGNMENT OF I-F AMPLIFIER.-When sll stages have been tested, the i-f amplifier alignment may be checked and realigning done if necessary. This is don;by following the procedure as given in the lst, 2nd and 3rd i-f columns in Table G Alignment Chart.
(9) CHECK AND ALIGNMENT OF GW 0 % C1LLATOR.-The c-w oscillator is checked and adjusted after setting the receiver controls as instructed for i-f alignment in Table G Alignment Chart. A 915 kc signal of about 30 microvolts is fed into the control grid of the 1st detector. Remove the modulation from the signal

generator. .Turn the c-w oscillator to the O N position. Rotate the beat frequency knob to zero beat position. The arrow on this knob should be vertical and pointing upward. If it is not, loosen the set screws and set this knob properly. If no beat note is heard, check the c-w oscillator circuit for grounds, shorts and defective components using Test Set I-56-A and the readings given in Table C Socket Voltages, and Resistance Tables D and E. (10) NEUTRALIZING THE CRYSTAL CIRCUIT.-All crystal circuits are properly neutralized at the factory before being shipped. Ordinarily, reneutralizing is not required unless the neutralizing coil and capacitor (Ref. 150) or crystal and switch assembly (Ref. 160 and 167) have been replaced, or unless the crystal circuit appears to be excessively broad. If neutralizing is necessary it may be done as follows: Disconnect the output metec and put an 0-200 microammeter in the line from the volume control (rear section) to the second detector cathode. This is most easily done by unsoldering the lead at the volume control lug. Set all receiver add signal generator controls as *for i-f alignment. Turn the crystal control to the IN position. Rotate the signal generator tuning knob slightly until the crystal peak is located, observing the microammeter. Tune carefully to the exact peak. Note the frequency of the generator. This will be the frequency of the crystal, which should not be more than 1.3 kc a h v e or below 915 kc. Detune the signal generator 10 kc below the crystal frequency. For example, if the crystal frequency is 916.2 kc, tune the signal generator to 906.2 kc. Turn modulation of signal generator off and in. . crease the output to aboht 1 volt. Extending from the neutralizing coil are two lugs A and B and two corresponding wires C asd D. See Figure 11. Extending from lug B is a wire E passing around the edge of the coil form. Inaease and decrease the capacity between wires C and D by bending them closer to each other and farther apart until the microammeter reading is at a minimum. In cases where low capacity is required, cut off the wires C and D. If extreme low capacity .is required, cut off lugs A and B. Also move wire E away from .lug A.
( I I ) CHE& OF HETERODYNE OSCILLATOR. Having checked the functioning of the i-f and audio amplifiers, if signals are not heard on any band, the heterodyne oscillator should be checked for oscillation.

LUG A

LUG

IRE

WIRE C

Figure I 1

- Crystal Filter Coil

Section V

Paragraph 34

This can be done by coupling a 915 kc signal through a .1 mf. capacitor to the control gtid of the 1st detector. Short the stator of the oscillator section of the tuning capacitor (Section 1-D) to ground. The output should go up. This indicates that the oscillator was functioning satisfactorily. Do this on all bands. (12) R-F AMPLIFIER AND HETERODYNE OSHaving completed the test and alignCILLATOR. ment of the audio amplifier, i-f amplifier and heterodyne oscillator, test the r-P amplifier as follows:

requires testing and alignment of the c-w oscillator. Proceed as outlined in Paragraphs Me@) and Me(10). b. MEASUREMENTS WITH TEST SET I-56-A. The tables that follow show voltage and resistance measurements made from the chassis ground to the tube socket terminals and other important points. These measurements were made with Model 665 Analyzer and other equipment contained in Test Set I-56-A. They are typical readings that will be approximated in Signal Corps Repair Shops when using this equipment on receivers in good operating condition. When faulty operation of Radio Receive; BC-348-(*) is encountered, see that all plugs are firmly seated and check carefully the cables and plugs with Model 564 Voltohmmeter as instructed on page 11 of the instruction book for Test Set I-56-A under "Detailed Tests on Radio Sets." If the trouble is not located in the cables, remove the chassis and check the tubes with Model 685 Tube Tester 8s instructed on page 11 of the test set instructions. After this is done, proceed with the voltage and continuity measurements described below:

Turn the band switch to band No. 1 Set the receiver . and generator controls as described in Table G Alignment Chart, No. L band column, but use a .1 mf. dummy antenna and make the antenna connection to the control grid of the 1st detector tube. Turn the tuning control until the test signal is picked up and carefully tuned in. The receiver dial should indicate the same frequency as the signal generator. If there is more than .75 per cent variation, the oscillator must be realigned as described below. Proceed to check the r-f amplifier, stage-by-stage, working towards the antenna. Couple the signal generator through the .1 mf. dummy antenna to the control grids of the 2nd r-f tube and the 1st r-f tube. Then, using a dummy antenna of 100 mmf, couple the signal generator to the antenna binding post. At each stage, the receiver output should increase substantially indicating the stage gain. If there is no gain, the stage should be checked for defective components, shorts and grounds, using Tables C, D and E. Do this on all bands. (13) R-F AMPLIFIER AND HETERODYNE OSCILLATOR ALIGNMENT.-Instructions are given in Table G Alignment Chart for completely aligning the r-f amplifier and heterodyne oscillator circuits. Start with number 1 band column and continue with all columns to the right.
f. WEAK OR N O SIGNALS O N ANY ONE BAND, MODULATED RECEPTION.-The condition of satisfactory reception on several bands and weak or no signals on one or more bands indicates the correct functioning of the i-f and a-f amplifiers, and requires checking only the r-f amplifier and heterodyne oscillator for the defective band or bands. The procedure outlined in Paragraphs 34e(ll) to 34e(13) should be followed for the defective band or bands.

(1) VOLTAGE AND CURRENT MEASUREMENTS.-Instructions are given on page 12 of the test set instruction book for making voltage and current measurements with Model 665 Analyzer and Model 666 Socket Selector. Latest instructions which include the use of the octal socket adapter are necessary. These instructions should be followed for measurements on all except the second r-f tube.

NOTE '
When making measurements at the second r-f tube, the flexible lead on the orange adapter plug must be removed from the pin jack marked G N D and inserted in the outer No. 3 jack, as the shield is not grounded. Great care must be exercised when inserting the analyzer plug into the sockets on the r-f tube shelf in order to avoid damage to the prongs, as the shelf is mounted at an angle that just permits the insertion of the plug. PROCEDURE
1. With the chassis removed from the cabinet and power supplied to the receiver through the connector plug, place the controls in the positions designated on the voltage table.

g. WEAK OR N O SIGNALS O N ALL BANDS C - W RECEPTION (MODULATED RECEPTION NORMAL).-Weak or no signals on all bands for c-w reception, with satisfactory modulated signal reception,

2. Set up the 665 Analyzer and the 666 Socket Selector for making readings on metal tubes as instructed on page 12 of the test set instructions. (See note above . for second r-f tube setup.)

Section V Paragraph 34

3. Throw the analyzer AC-DC switch to DC and the VOLTS-MA-OHMS switch to VOLTS-MA. 4. Use the voltmeter ranges indicated on the voltage table and proceed to make the desired readings between the chassis ground and the terminals given on the voltage chart.

When using Model 666 Socket Sele&or to read voltages, the capacity between the leads in the cable may cause oscillations which will affect voltages and currents. In the case of a voltage that is found to read considerably different from that shown on the table, replace the tube in the receiver and read the voltage at the socket terminal with test prods before attempting to locate the source of the incorrect voltage.
(2) RESISTANCE AND CONTINUITY MEAResistance and continuity measureSUREMENTS. ments are to be made with Model 665 Analyzer as instructed on page 12 of test set instructions.

Always set the ohmmeter to zero ohms each time a different scale is used, or before making the initial measurements. T o do this, short together the two test prods and turn the "battery adjustment" knob until the meter reads exactly zero ohms. If the meter cannot be adjusted to zero, the battery in the analyzer will have to be changed. FOT Instructions, see the section on battery replacement under "Maintenance" on page 42 of the test set instruction book. PR0CEDUF.B
1. With the chassis removed from the cabinet and no power supplied to the receiver, place the controls in the positions designated on the resistance and continuity chart.
2. Set up the Model 665 Analyzer and the Model 666 Socket Selector, if used, as instructed on page 12 of

the test set instructions.

The tables that follow show resistance measurements made from the chassis ground to the tube socket teminals and other important points that are easily accessible. These measurements may be made with the test prods at the terminals, or in the case -of tube sockets, Model 666 Socket Selector may be used as instructed in paragraph 34h( 1). Whenever possible, select an ohmmeter range that will allow the readings to be made on the 0 to 60 section of the ohmmeter scale, as greater accuracy is obtained over this portion of the scale.

3. Throw the analyzer AC-DC switch to DC and VOLTS-MA-OHMS switch to OHMS.

. 4. Proceed to make the desired readings between chassis ground and terminals as indicated on the resistance and continuity tables.
i. FAILURE OF DIAL LIGHTS. The two dial lamps are connected in series; hence the lack of dial illumination does not indicate failure of both lamps. Removal of the dial light housing gives ready access to the lamps.

Section V

TABLE C

- TUBE SOCKET VOLTAGE CHART

AVC-OFF-MVC Switch in MVC position. All readings taken with 1000 ohm per volt meter. Plate and Screen voltages read on 500 volt scale. Other voltages read on appropriate scales. See last paragraph in % b ( l ) regardihg possibilities of fictitious voltages when using socket analyzer.

THE VOLTAGES ARE READ BETWEEN THE SOCKET TERMINAL AND GROUND UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED: Headphones, Antenna and Ground disconnected. ~and%witch for Band No. 1,200-500 kc. set Tuning Control set at 200 kc. Crystal Control OUT position. C-W Oscillator OFF position. Volume Control maximum. Dial Light Control maximum.

Tewnirtal or Block No.

Shell
0 V.

VT-116

1 1
Shell
3.8 V .

Shell
0 V.

Shell
0

v.

Heater
18.9 V.

Note A Heater
12.6

v.

3rd I-F
Shell
0

v.
V.

:1 :

VT-233 2nd Det. C-W Osc.

Shell
0,.

VT-152
Audio

Heater
0

v.

Heater
25.2 V.

Heater
12.6

Heater
6.3 V.

Heater
25.3 V.

Note D Plate
210 V. 2 Ma.

Sup.
0 V.

Sup.
3.8

Sup.
5.8 V.

Sup.
5.8 V.

V.

Grid
0

v.

Grid
0

v.

Screen
100

Grid
0 v.

Grid
0 v.

v.

Note C Cathode
3.8 V.

5qq-F
-.I V. 2 Ma. 1.6 Ma.

Cathode 3.8 V.

6.2 Ms.

q-7
16.5 V. 16.5 V.

Cathode

Plate

200

v.

18 Ma.

Diode

Screen

210 v . 3.4 Ma.

Osc. Grid

Cathode
16.5 V.

Screen
100 v . .85 Ma.

Heater
12.6 V.

Heater
6.3

V.

Heater
6.3 -1.8

Hater
18.9

Heater
18.9

Heater
0 V.

V.
V.

V.

V.

r
ov.

Diode

Grid
-8 V.

Note E
.2 v .

Plate

Tie Terminal

Note B ( C W Osc. ON: .95 Ma. Heater

6.3 V.

Heater

18.9 v . 0 v.

Plate
100 V.

Plate
170 V. 6 Ma.

Grid

Plate
185 V. 5.4 Ma.

9 Ma.

210 v. 5.8 Ma.

Plate

Plate
210 V. 3.5 Ma.

Heater
12.6 V.

Cathode

Note A-The shell (No. 1 Terminal) of the 2nd r-f tube is not at ground potential but is connected to the cathode. For that reason the flexible Lead from the Octal Socket Adapter is not inserted into the ground pin jack but is inserted into the Adapter No. 3 outer pin jack. Note B-55 volts read at socket terminal. 45 volts read with adapter plug-* last paragraph of 34h(l). Note C d O volts read with analyzer. See Note B. Note D-As read on 50-volt scale. Note E-As read on 500-volt scale. Note F - 6 5 0 volts read with analyzer. See Note B.

Section V

TABLE D

- RESISTANCES BETWEEN SOCKET TERMINALS AND GROUND

C-W Osc. OFF position. Volume Control maximum. Dial Light Control maximum. AVC-OFF-MVC Switch MVC position (except for values preceded by AVC which are read in that position). Unless otherwise specified, all resistances shown in ohms.

Power Plug, Headphones, Antenna and Ground disconnected. Tubes cold and left in socket to complete series heater connections. Band Switch set for Band No. 1, Z o - 5 0 0 kc. Tuning Control set at 200 kc. Crystal Control OUT position.

Socket Term. or Block No.

VT-117 1st R-F

VT-I17 2nd R-P

VT-150 1st Det.

VT-117 1st I-F

VT-117 2nd I-F

VT-116 3rd I-F

VT-233 2nd Det. c-W Osc.

Shell
0

VT-152 Audio

Shell
1 . 0

Shell
258

Shell
0

Shell
0

Shell
0

Shell
0

Note A Heater
2.

Heater
5.5

Heater
0

Heater
6.5

Heater
5.5

Heater
3

Grid
100,000

Heater
6.5

6.5

Sup.

Sup.
2 50

Plate
520

Sup.
420

Sup.
420

Sup.
4000

Cathode
4000

Plate
1200

3 .
4.

Grid
1 meg. AVC 3.3

Grid
90,000 AVC 2.4

Screen
20,000

Grid
15,000 AVC 2.3

Grid
15,000 AVC 2.3

Grid
3500

Diode
400,000

Screen
500

Meg.
5.

Meg. Cathode
250

Meg.

Meg. Cathode
420

Cathode
250

Osc. Grid a0 0 0

Cathode
420

Cathode
4000

Diode
260,000 AVC 2

Grid
1.1 meg.

Meg.

6 .

Screen
15,000

Screen
500,000

Cathode
1.2

Screen
500,000

Screen
500,000

Screen
120,000

Plate
500,000 5 Meg.

Tie Terminal
5

Osc. ON
7.
8.
i

Heater
5.5

Heater
4

Heater
4

Heater
6.5

Heater
6.5

Heater
0

Heater
3

Heater
6.5

Plate
15,000

Mate
10,000

Grid
1 Meg.

Plate
5500

Plate
500

Plate
1500

Heater
5.5

Cathode
0

Note A-The shell (No. 1 Termid) of cbe 2nd r-f tube is not at ground potential but is connected to the cathode. For that reason the flexible Lead from the Octal Socket Adapter is not inserted into the ground pin jack but is inserted into the Adapter No. 3 outer pin jack.

Section V

TABLE E

- ADDITIONAL POiWTS TO MAKE CONTINUITY

RESISTANCE READP)B!;.ZS TO GROUND
-

WESISTmrr.'R READINGS MADE TJ'JE-": ? T THE SAME CONDITIONS AS FOR TUBE S 8 a 8 T READINGS

DYNAMOTOR TERMINAL STRIP

Readings from Low Voltage to High Voltage End
0
1.5 ohms Note A 1.5 ohms Note A

POWER CONNECTOR
(175)

OUTPUT '.;"i '*WORMER and CNOB-?:? IS-A and B)

Terminal Numbers on Unit
1 .

Temrinal Numbers on Connector

1.

Resisk~ce

T
1
1
I

Resistance

150 ohms 500 ohms 1.5 ohms Note A 1.5 ohms Note A
0

16 ohms
110 ohms

2.

2 .

3.

3.

500 ohms

4.

4.
5.

5.
6.

a200 ohms 25 ohms 270 ohms

270 ohma 500 ohms

500,000 ohms
0
0

6.

7.
8.

Note A-This mding may be found to v u y aod may be u high as 11 ohms. This condition, is nomul and jarring the dynamotor will often return .the mdinp; to approximately the value &own.

Pigu, ? 6 2 :

-Socket Voltages

Section V

TABLE F COIL CHARACTERISTICS All D.C. Resistance Readings Given in Ohms. Inductance Readings Given in Microhenries. Inductance Measurements Made at 1,000 Cycles Resistance Readings Within +10%. "Q" Readings Made With Coil Removed From Shield. With Coil Removed from Shield. "Q" Readings Within 1+ 207& Primary Inductance Readings Within -I- 5%. Secondary Inductance Readings Within +2%.
Band No. Coil Ref. N o . Znductance Pri. Sec. D.C. Resistance Pri. Sec.

Q
Pri. Sec.
88 '145 122 157 139 173

Frequency for "Q" Measurement

ANTENNA UNIT
1 2 3 4 5 6 120 121 122 123 124 125 1348.7
298.7

39.0 14.5 10.2 3.0

1864.7 27.8 4.6 1.1 0.6 0.1

125
13.8

4.5 3.0 2.4 1.4

16.5 .75 .18 .11 .03 .02

500 KC (5) 1.5 MC(5) 6.0 MC(5) 9.5 MC(5) 13.5 MC(5) 18.0 MC(5)

R-F UNIT
2439.7 41.6 7.0 2.0 1.2 0e3 .49 .53 .52 .52 .75 61.5 3.1
.2

74

99
161 162 2 17 220

.t 2
vi

3z z:

.1 .04 .03

8f
$ 6
f

2 2 m 2 :s; a

DETECTOR UNIT
2433.7 41.6 7.0 2.0 1.2 0.3 .49 .53 .52 .52 .75 61.5 3.1 .2 .1 .04 .03 74

99
161 162 2 17 220

3 21 " $ '3 , -.5 s gZ

a%
8O
*,

OSCILLATOR UNIT
346.9 25.8 5.3 1.6 1.5 0.4 1.2
.7

.54

. 9
.4 .76

6.3 1.1 .24 .07 .06 .03

96 152 114 156 160 179

I-F COILS
1st I-F 2nd I-F 3rd I-F Crystal Neutralizing c-W osc. I-F Trap Choke Choke
(I) Coil in can and resonated to 915 K C Readings made at 1,000 cycles. (2) +5%. (3) Reading made with coil in can, tuning capacitor removed and replaced with Q Meter capacity of equal value and . iron cores adjusted until circuit resonates at 915 KC. (4) +lo%. (5) Primary shorted. (6) Measured across total inductance. 120(1) 120(1) 120(1) 120(1) 120(1) 242(1) 1.5(2) 1.5(2) 1.5(2) 1.5(2) 1.5(2) 5.0(2) 128 128 128 128 128 112

MISCELLANEOUS COILS

Section V

TABLE G

- ALIGNMENT CHART
3rd Z.F. 2nd Z.F.
,

Follow alignment in order from left to right. Start with 3rd I-F adjustment in first column, then 2nd I-F, etc. Connect signal geneiator to ground post of receiver using a short heavy lead. Allow receiver and signal generator to heat up for several minutes.

1st Z.F.
OFF OUT MVC Maximum No. 2 Band 1.5-3.5 MC 1.5 Mc

No. I Band
OFF OUT MVC Maximum No. 1 Band 200-500 kc.
470 kc.

C:w. OSC.
Crystal, AVC-OFF-MVC 'Volume

OFF OUT MVC Maximum

OFF

OUT
MVC Maximum No. 2 Band 1.5-3.5 MC

Tuning Control Position Antenna

1.5 Mc

1.5 Mc

ti^^^

3rd I.F. Tube VT-116 Control Grid Socket Terminal No. 4

2nd I.F. Tube VT-117 Control Grid Socket Terminal No. 4

1st Det. Tube VT-150 Control Grid External Terminal

Antenna Post

Frequency Setting
- -

915 kc. -t 1000 Cycles or I m 60,000 Microvolts 3rd I.F. Tuning Cores See Fig. 13 Increase Sig. Gen to about 1 volt Adjust 3rd 1.F Tuning Cort screws, first to1 screw and then bottom. Adjust top and bottom screws agaiq and then a third time to maximum out. put.

915kc.-c1000 Cycles o r less 2,100 Microvolts 2nd I.F. Tuning Cores See Fig. 13

Sensitivity Trimmers Adjusted

I
I
I

915kc.~1000 Cycles o r less 35 Microvolts 1st I.F. Tuning Cores See Fig. 13 Decrease input from Sig. Gen. to 10 milliwatt output level. Adjust 1st I.F. Tuning C o n screws, top screw first, and then bottom. Adjust top and bottom screws again, and then a third time to maximum output.

470 kc.

9 Microvolts See Note A No. 1Trimmers on Osc Det. R.F. and Antenna Units See Fig. 13 Adjust No. 1 Trimmer on Osc. Unit to max. output. Then adjust Trimmers on Det, R.F., and Antenna Units, in that order to maximum output, and decrease signal as required to maintain 10 milliwatts output. Repeat above.

Procedure

decrease input from Sig. Gen. to 10 milliwatt output level. Adjust 2nd I.F. Tuning Core screws, top screw first, then bottom. Adjust top and bottom screws again, and then a third time to maximum output.

NEUTRALIWNG THE CRYSTAL CIRCUIT Neutralizing of the crystal circuit is not required in ordinary alignment procedure. It should not be attempted unless one
of the neutralizing circuit elements as mentioned in Paragraph 34e(10) have been replaced or unless the tuning band of

the crystal circuit appears to be excessively wide.

C-W OSCILLATOR CHECK

'

The G W Oscillator adjustment is likewise not required in ordinary dignnient procedure. It may be done as explained in Paragraph 34e(9).

32

Section V

215 kc. Osc. Padder

OFF

No. 2 Band
OFF

No. 3 Band
OFF

No. 4 Band
OFF

No. 5 Band
OFF

No. 6 Band
OFF

MVC Maximum
-

MVC Maximum No. 2 Band 1.5-3.5 Mc

MVC Maximum
~p

MVC Maximum
-

MVC Maximum No. 5 Band 9.5-13.5 Mc

MVC Maximum No. 6 Band 13.5-18 Mc

No. 1 Band 200-500 kc.

215 kc.

No. 3 B & 3.5-6 Mc

No. 4 Band 6-9.5 Mc

I
I

3.3 Mc

5.7 Mc

9.0 Mc

13.0 Mc

17.3 Mc

Antenna Post

Antenna Post
I

Antenna Post

Antenna Post

Antenna Post

Antenna Post

100 MMF

100 MMF

100 MMF

100 MMF

100 MMF

100 MMF

shut OR Signal Generator See Note B

I
9 Microvolts

9 Microvolts
See Note A

9 Microvolts

9 Microvplts

See Note A
215 kc. Oscillator

See Note A Osc. Det. R.F. and Antenna

See Note A

9 Microvolts See Note A

Padder 3ee Fig. 13

No. 2 Trimmen on No. 3 Trimmers on O s c Det. R.F. Osc. Det. R.F. and Antenna and Antenna Units. See Fig. 13 Units. See Fig. 13 Adjust No. 3 Trimmer on Osc. Unit to max. output. Then adjust trimmers on Det., R.F., and Ant. Units in that order to max. output and decrease signal as required to maintain 10 .milliwatt output. Repeat above.

Osc. Det. R.F. and Antenna

Osc. Det. R.F. and Antenna

Adjust 215 kc. 0%. Adjust No. 2 TrimPadder to max. out- mer on Osc. Unit to put. Repeat No. 1 max. output. Then Band adjustment & adjust trimmers on 215 kc. Osc. Pad- Det., R.F., & Ant. der adjustments 2 Units in that order or 3 times to in- to max: output and sure correct track- decrease signal as ing and dial cali- required to mainbration. tain 10 milliwatt output. Repeat above.

Adjust No. 4 Trimmer on Osc. Unit to max. output. Then adjust trimmers on Det., R.F., and Ant. Units in that order to max. output and decreasc signal as required to maintain 10 milliwatt output. Repeat above.

Adjust No. 5 Trim- Adjust No. 6 Trimmer on Osc. Unit mer on 0%.Unit to max. output.to max, output. Then adjust trim- Then adjust trimmers on Det., R.F., mers on Det., R.F., and Ant. Units in and Ant. Units in that order to m a . that order to max. output and de- output and decrease signal as re- crease signal as re. quired to maintain quired to maintain 10 milliwatt out- 10 milliwatt output. Repeat above. put. Repeat above.

NOTE A

- SENSITIVITY

Adjust signal generator until receiver output is 10 milliwatts. Turn off modulation of signal generator. Turn down receiver volume control until 0.3 milliwatts of noise output is reached. Turn on generator modulation again, and raise generator output to obtain 10 milliwatts on output meter. NOTE B This adjustment uses the noise developed in the receiver as the only signal.

TABLE H

- COLOR CODES
RMA COLOR CODE FOR RESISTORS A COLOR SILVER GOLD BLACK BROWN RED ORANGE YELLOW GREEN BLUE PURPLE GRAY WHITE GOLD
1st DIGIT

RMA COLOR CODES FOR CAPACITORS

FIRST SIGNIFICANT FIGURE SECOND SIGNIFICANT FIGURE

(MMFD)
DECIMAL

(OHMS) C MULTIPLIER

/"-TOLERANCE

00 .1

. 01 .
1. o 1 0 100 . 1 ,ooo 1,0 000 10 , 0 000

WORKING

COLOR -

NUMERAL

VOLTS

MULTIPLIER TOLERANCE

BLACK BROWN RED ORANGE YELLOW GREEN BLUE VIOL^ GRAY WHITE GOLD SILVER NO COLOR

0 1 2 3
4

100 200 300

400

5 6 7 8 9

500 600 700 800 900 lo00 2000 500

1 1 0 100 1, 0 00 1,0 000 10 , 0 000 ln~no00 r o,ooo,ooa 100000 0,0,0 1OO0000 ,O,0,0 01 . 00 .1

1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 76 3 8% 9% 5% 10% 2 % 0

l#ooo#Ooo
l,O,0 Ooo00 1000oo 0,0,o
D TOLERANCE CODE: SILVER = 10% NQ COLOR
D A C
A

= 5%

= 20%

FIRST SIGNIFICANT

SECOND SIGNIFICANT

MlRD SiGNlFlCANT

OLD COLOR ARRANGEMENT

A B C

D. C. WORKING VOLTAGE

NEW COLOR ARRANGEMENT

TOLERANCE

BODY COLOR (NEW COLOR ARRANGEMENT ONLYI INDICATES TYPE OF RESISTOR, AS FOLLOWS+ COMPOSITION, NON-INSULATED BLACK TAN, OLIVE O WHITE R COhWOSITION, INfULATED DARK BROWN WIRE-WOUND, INSULATED

Section Vl Paragraph 35

SECTION VI SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

35. GENERAL.
a. The table of replaceable partJ that follows omits standard types of hardware such as screws, rivets, washers and other miscellaneous pans used in Radio Receiver BC-348-(*).

Those parts having identical reference numbers followed by a hyphen and letter are constructed as common assemblies. Reference numbers followed by a hyphen and number indicate a part used two or more times. The figure numbers of the illustrations in which the parts are shown are given in parenthesis directly below the reference numbers in the ,first column. Likewise, the quantity used of each item, if more than one and not

indicated in the reference number column by a hyphen and number, is shown in parenthesis in the description column below the description. In some positions, two capacitors or resistors have been used connected in parallel in place of the individual ' unit shown in the schematic, illustrations and parts list. If the replacement of any of these units is ever found to be necessary, the correct individual p a n listed in the pans list should be used. b. The table that follows the Table of Replaceable Parts in Section VII serves as a guide to the alphabetical code used in the drawing number column to indicate the manufacturer or source of supply for replacement parts.

FRONT OF CHASSIS A S VIEWED FROM TOP I S 1 1.F.

2ND 1.F.

SECONDARY ADJUSTMEN

Section VI Paragraphs 36-4C

36. CERAMIC CAPACITORS.

38. STATIC DRAIN RESISTOR.

Receivers stamped "MI" on the front panel have a one mewhm resistor (refer to ref. no. 87-6) connected resistor has bemeen the antenna post and ground. been added to serve as a means of dirhuging static charges.

In many receivers ceramic capacitors are wed in place hewn in vaious illUltratiOm, Either q p e may be used for replacement purposes. The used in &dio R~ of cec ceiver BC-348-Q have been changed during production. The parts affected are shown in the following listing as well as original and new values. For replacement use, capacitors of the new and old values are directly interchangeable.
of h e mica capacitors

39. OUTPUT CONNECTIONS.

Reference
Number

Old Description
Gramic capacitor
138 mmf. +10/0

New DescripIion
G r a m i c capacitor 134 mmf. 2 1 % Ceramic capacitor 106 mmf. -k 0 -5% Ceramic captcitor 72 mmf. -12.5% Ceramic capacitor 60 mmf. -C3?& G r a m i c capacitor 20 mmf. -19% Ceramic capacitor 18 mmf. Ceramic capacitor 16 mmf. f1.5%

The output transformer (refer to ref. no. 155-A) is provided with both high and low impedance output terminals. Receivers with all output circuits connected for low impedance output are identified by a decalcomania on the front panel reading as follows:
NOTICE Connected for low impedance output

Ceramic capacitor 110. mmf. -i-0 -5% Ceramic capacitor 74 mmf. %2.54/6 Ceramic capacitor 62 mmf. 2 3 % Ceramic capacitor 22 mmf. 2 5 % Ceramic capacitor 20 mmf. 2 5 % Ceramic capacitor 20 mmf. &1.5%

37. HEATER SHUNT RESISTOR.

As shown on the schematic diagram, terminal 1 on the output transformer (refer to ref. no. 155-A) is the low impedance connection and terminal 2 is the high impedance connection. The output impedance may be easily changed on any receiver by reconnecting the wire from terminal 2 to terminal 1 if low imtndance is desired, or from terminal 1 to terminal 2 i? high impedance is desired. 40. MOISTURE-FUNGUS RESISTANCE.

The heater shunt resistor, (refer to ref. 82) 190 ohms, 3 watts, connected between ground and pin 2 of the first r-f tube socket, has been replaced with -WO 390 o h , 2 watt resistors (refer to ref. nor 114-1 and 114-2) connetted in parallel. The 190 ohm, 3 Watt esiston are supplied in spare parts groups and may be used for replacement in all equipments.

The R.dio RecedYrs BCWbQ that .re stampd a a ~ p p . . on he &is .are constmcted of which have been moisture-fungus proofed in accordance with the general requirements of Specification 712202-A.

SECTION VII TABLE OF REPLACEABLE PARTS

NOTE
Each Service using this list has established certain depots and service groups for the storage and issue of spare parts to its organizations requiring them. The regulations of each Service should be studied to determine the method and source for requisitioning spare parts. The information in this list, as to manufacturer's or contractor's name, type, model or drawing number, is not to be interpreted as authorization to field agencies to . attempt to purchase identical or comparable spare parts direct from the manufacturer or a wholesale or retail store except under emergency conditions as covered by existing regulations of the Service cancerned.
MODEL: Radio Receivers BC-348J, BC-348-N and BC-348-0
Reference
Symbol

MAJOR UNIT: Radio Receiver BC-348-(*I

Function Mfr. and
Designation

A m y S(oclr N a Navy Typ. No. British Ref. No.

Nanw of Part and Description

Spec. No.

M 0

1-A 1-B I-C I-D 2-1A 2-1B 2-2A 2-2B . 23A 2-3B 24A 24B 2-5A 2-5B 2-6A 2-6B 2-7A*** 2-7B

3D936 lVE8

TUNING CAPACITOR: 4 - d m , Variable ganged; A section, 361.8 mmf.; B section, 241.2 mmf.; C section 241.2 mmf.; D Section, 241.2 mmf.

Tuning

Antema trimmer; Band 1 Antenna trimmer; Band 2 Antenna trimmer; Band 3 Antenna trimmer; Band 4 Antenna trimmer; Band 5 Antenna trimmer; Band 6 CAPACITOR: D u d ceramic trimmer: 5-20 mmf.

R-F trimmer; Band 3 R-F trimmer; Band 4

Det. trimmer; Band 3 Det. trimmer; Band 4 Det. trimmer; Band 5 Det. trimmer; Band 6

R-F trimmer; Band 5 R-F trimmer; Band 6 R-F trimmer; Band 1 R-F trimmer; Band 2

** Reference applies only to Radio Receiver BC-348-N. *** Reference applies only to Radio Receiver BC-348-Q.

Reference appliea only to Radio Receiver BC-348-1.

TABLE OF REPLACEABLE PARTS (Continued)

MODEL: Radio Receivers BC-348-5, BC-348-N and BC-348-0

--

MAJOR UNIT: Radio Receiver BC-348-(*I

Mfr. and Designotion kowing or ipec. No.

Reference Symbol

Army Stock No. 'Novy Type No. British Ref. No.

Nome of Part and Description

Function

3-2A* 3-2B** 3-2A*** 3-2B 3-3A+ 3-3B** 3-3A+** 3-3B 34A* 3-4B** 3-4A+** 3-4B 3-5A+ 3-5B** 3-5A*** 3-5B 3-6A* 3-6Ba
4

R-F trimmer; Band 5, R-F trimmer; Band 6 Ijet. trimmer; Band 1 Det. trimmer; Band 2 I>et. trimmer; Band 1 Det. trimmer; Band 2 CAPACITOR: Dual ceramic trimmer; 3-12 mmf. Osc. trimmer; Band 1 Osc. trimmer; Band 2 Osc. trimmer; Band 1 Osc. trimmer; Band 2 Osc. trimmer: Band 3 OK. trimmer: Band 4 Osc. trimmer; Band 3 Osc. trimmer; Band 4 Osc. trimmer; Band 5 Osc. trimmer; Band 6 CAPACITOR: Dual ceramic trimmer; 3-12 mmf. CAPAGITOR : Ceramic trimmer; 4-20 mmf. CAPACITOR: Molded; silvered mica, 1,054 mmf., 22.5%. CAPACITOR: hiolded; silvered mica, 734.1 mmf., f 1.5%. CAPACITOR: M d d e d ; silvered mica, 403.1 mmf,. k 1%. Osc. trimmer: Band 5 Osc. trimmer; Band 6 Series adjustment: osc.. Band 1 Osc. unit; series padder, Rand 4 Osc. unit; series padder, Band 3 Osc. unit; serfes padder, Band 2 M; ~ ER o r C C M ; Type P W y PW k l7A 199 17A20 4 7 x 2 15 4 7 x 2 14 47x213 17A199

7 10

M o r MC; Type P O o Ceramic, MC Typc 61PNOK40 M o r MC; Type P O o Ceramic, M C Typc 6 1PNOK40 M o r MC; T y p e P O o Ceramic. M C Typc 6 lPNOK40

CAPACITOR: Molded; silvered mica, 367.8 mmf..

+ 1.5%.

Osc. unit; series padder. Band 5

47x216

CAPACITOR: Molded; silvered mica, 346.2 mmf.. f 1.5%.

Osc. unit; series padder. Band 6

4 7 x 2 17

* Reference applies only ** Reference applies only *** Reference applies only

Radio Receiver Radio Receiver Radio Receiver

CAPACITOR: Molded; silvered mica, 338 mmf., 21.5%.

R-F unit; tuning capacitor series, Bands 5 and 6; Det. unit; Tuning capacitor series, Bands 5 and 6 C-W ox. plate coupling 3rd I-F trans., primary tuning; 1st I-F trans., primary tuning 1st I-F trans., sec. tuning; 2nd I-F trans., primary tuning; 2nd I-F trans., sec. tuning 3rd I-F trans., secondary tuning C-W osc. ;grid coupling C-W ox.;secondary tuning R-F unit. AVC bypass; Det. unit: grid bus filter Ant. unit; series capacitor; Bands 3and4 Ant. unit: Ant. series R-F unit: AVC bypass; D e t unit; grid bias filter; bands 3 and 4 3rd I-F grid; return bypass audio plate bypa3s Audio grid coupling Det. unit; plate series 2nd Det., AVC diode coupling: 2nd Det.. diode filter; 2nd Det., diode filter Ant. unit; shunt band 4 Ant. unit; tuning capacitor shunt, band 6 Ant. unit; shunt, band 3 Crystal filter; stage coupling Osc. unit, compensating capacitor, band 4; O x . unit, ampensating capacitor, band 6 Ant. unit; tuning capacitor shunt, band 5

M or C; Type PO 01 Ceramic, C Class D

CAPACITOR: ~ o t d e d ; silvered mica. 300 mrnf., 220%. CAPACITOR: Molded; silvered mica, 250 mmf.. +5%.

CAPACITOR: Molded: silvered mica. 125 rnmf., +5%. CAPACITOR: Molded; silvered mica, 50 mmf., f 10yc. CAPACITOR: Molded; silvered mica, 2 9 mmf, 22%. CAPACITOR: Molded; 6,000 mmf., 2570. CAPACITOR: Molded: 3,000 rnmf., f 3 7 ~ . CAPACITOR: Molded; 2,000 mmf.. +50/c. CAPACITOR: Molded; 2,000 mmf.. f 2 9 ~ . CAPACITOR: Molded; 1,500 mmf., +20%. CAPACITOR: Molded; 1,250 mmf., f100/c. CAPACITOR: Molded; 200 rnmf., f 20%. CAPACITOR: Molded; 100 rnmf., 220%.

M; Typk PO M or C; Type PO or Ceramic, C Class D M: Type PO M; Type W M o r CD; Type W or CD, Type 1W M or CD: Type W or CD. Type 1W MorCD;TypeWm P W or CD, Type 1W M: Type W M; Type W

M or-C; Type 0 01 Ceramic, C Class D

CAPACITOR: Ceramic, 160 mmf.. 21.590, Class B. CAPACITOR AND INSULATOR ASSEMBLY: Ceramic; 138 mmf, f l%, Class B. CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 110 rnmf., +O -5%. Class C.

CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 100 rnmf., f20%, Class D. CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 95 rnmf., 21.5%. Class C

CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 95 mmf. &l90, Class C

TABLE OF REPLACEABLE PARTS (Continued)

MODEL: Radio Receivers BC-348-J, BC-348-N and BC-3484
Reference Symbol Army Stock No. Navy Type No. British Ref. No. Name of Part and Description Fundion

MAJOR UNIT: Radio Receiver BC-348-(*I

Mfr. ond Designation rawing or 1pe.e. Ne.

38 39-1 39-2 40 41 42-1 42-2 43-1 43-2 44- 1 44-2 45 46 47-1 47-2 48 49- 1 49-2 50 51 52 53 55

3DKg085-6

CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 85 mrnf., +2.50Jr., Class C. CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 81 mmf., f 2.5%. Class C. CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 74 rnmf., +2.5?lc, Class C or MC. CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 75 rnmf., 2594, Class C or MC. CAPACITOR: Gramic; 67.5 mmf., f l.5y7". Class C.

R-F unit; shunt, band 4 Det. unit, shunt, band 4 ; Det. unit tuning, capacitor, shunt, band 6 R-F unit tuning capacitor shunt. band 6 Ant. unit; primary tuning capacitor O x . unit, compensating capacitor. band 3; Osc. unit compensating apacitor, band 5 R-F unit tuning; capacitor shunt, band 5 : Det. unit tuning capacitor shunt. band 5 R-F unit, shunt, band 3; I k t . unit, shunt, band 3 Osc. unit, series padder, shunt, band 1 2nd Det.. dinde filter Ant. unit, grid isolation; osc. unit. grid coupling Osc. unit, compensating capacitor, band 2 Ant. unit, shunt, band 2; Osc. unit, compensating capacitor, band 1 Ant. unit, shunt, band 5 R-F unit, shunt. band 2 Det. unit, shunt, band 2
/

47x223 47x279 47x283 C or MC; Type 38N20( 47x246 47x240

CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 62 mrnf.. 2 3 9 ~ Class D. .

47x224

C A P A m O R : Ceramic; 56 mmf. +2.50/c, Class C. CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 53 mmf., 229'~. Class D or MC. CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 50 rnmf., 220%. Class 1) or MC. CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 25 mrnf., f10%,, Class 1). CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 22 mrnf.. 25%. Class D. CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 20 rnmf., f 570, Class D. CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 20 mmf., +1.5%, Class D. CAPACITOR: Ceramic; 10 rnmf., f 10%. Class D. CAPACITOR: Gramic; 7 mmf., +.5 rnmf., Class D. CAPACITOR; Ceramic; 7 rnmf., f .5 rnmf., Class D. CAPACITOR: Gramic; 5 mmf., &lo%, Class D.

47x222 CorMC;Type38Nl0 C or MC; Type 3l P N 0 0 C 47x259 47x282 47x273 47x239 47x258 47x249 47x221 47x277 47x255 47x253

Ant. unit, antenna coupling Ant. unit. ant. series, band I

CAPACITOR: ceramic; 3 mmf., k.25 mmf., Class D. CAPACITOR: T u b ; .O5 mf., 400 v, f1Wo. CAPACITOR: Tubular; .O1 mf., 400 v, ftWo.

Ant unit, a t series, band 2 n.

Ow. unit, screen b y

1st R-F tube, plate series 2nd R-F stage, screen b w s 1st and 2nd I-F, scmn bypass 3rd I-F, screen bypass 3rd I-F, plate filter AVC filter AVC filter Audio output filter " A line bypass Transmitter relay bypass

CAPACITOR: TubuIar; . mf., 150 v, f1090. l CAPACITOR: Tubular; -05mf, 1 9 v, f1070. CAPACITOR: Tubdar; .25 mf., 100 v, f1 % 0. CAPACITOR: Tubular; .25 mf., 100 v, 210%. CAPACITOR: Filter block; 6 mf., 400 v, +35% lo0 V, +350/c - % 5. RESISTOR: Wire wound; 60 ohms, 2 0 w, f1 % . 0. RESISTOR: Carbon; 190 ohms, 20 w, +two. . RESISTOR: Carbon;20,000 ohms, 10 w, +lo%. . RESISTOR: Carbon; 7 ohms, 10 wl f2090. . RESISTOR: Carbon; 5 ohms, 1 0 w, f20%. . RESISTOR : Carbon ;2 megohms, 0 5 w, f1 % . 0. RESISTOR: Carbon; 1 megohm, 0 5 w, f10%. .
- 5 ; 1 mf.,

Gthode bypass, 1 t and 2nd I-F s Audio bias filter

AVC time consant Cathode bypass f r R-F stages o Manual volume control bypass High voltage filter 2nd Det., C-W osc. cathode bypass Pilot light series Heater shunt
1 t Det. and osc. screen s

JEF JEF JEF JEF JEF

UR; Type 5-BW

C; T p 316 ye C; Type 314

Heater series Heater series AVC diode

Ant unit, AVC grid Det: unit, grid bias R-F screen bleeder I-F screen bleeder Audio grid

SC;Type 1
SC; Type MB-I C; Type 710 C; Type 710

RESISTOR: Carbon; 0 5 megohm, 0 5 w, . .

flo~'.

Ant. unit, pri. shunt, band 1

R-F unit, tuning apaator shunt, band 5 AVC diode, isolating Audio bias filter
Third I-P screen

C; Type 710 C; rype 713 C; Type 710 C; Type 710 C; Type 710

RESISTOR: Carbon; 30,000 ohms, 0 2 w, f1 % . 0. RESISTOR: Carbon; 03 megohm. 0 5 w, +100/0. . . RESISTOR: Carbon; 0.25 megohm, 0 5 w, +10%. . RESISTOR: Carbon; 0.12 megohm, 0.5 w, 210%.

TABLE OF REPLACEABLE PARTS (Continued)

MODEL: Radio Receivers BC-348-J, BC-348-N and B C - 3 4 8 - 0
Reference Symbol Army Stack No. Navy Type No. British Ref. No. Name of Part and Description Function

MAJOR UNIT: Radio Receiver BC-348-(*I

Mfr. and Designation Drawins or Spec. No.

RESISTOR: Carbon; 0 1 megohm, 0 5 w, . .

f1 % 0.

R-F unit, AVC filter, band 3 and 4 Det. unit, grid bias filter, band 3 and 4 c-w osc. grid 2nd R-F screen
Osc. unit, grid leak High voltage bleeder Output trans., primary shunt Audio grid filter . AVC filter C-W osc. plate load 1st and 2nd I-F screen Noise reducing circuit

C; Type 710

RESISTOR: Carbon; 80,000 ohms, 0 5 w, .

+lo%.

C; Type 710 C; Type 710 C; Type 710 C; Type 710

RESISTOR: Cubon; 70,000 ohms. 05 w, f 1 % . 0. RESISTOR: Carbon; 5 , 0 ohms, 05 w, +100/c. 000 . RESISTOR: Carbon; 3 , 0 ohms, 05 w, f1 % 500 . 0.

RESISTOR: Catbon; 25,000 ohms, 05 w, +lo%. .

R-F unit, AVC line Diode filter Diode filter

2nd I-F grid AVC filter 1st R-F plate load

C; Type 710

RESISTOR: Carbon; 1 . 0 ohms. 05 w, k1090. 500 .

C; Type 710
,

RESISTOR: Carbon; 10,000 ohms. 0 5 w, .

+10%.

Ant. Unit, pri. shunt, bond 2 R-F plate load 1st I-F plate load Noise reducing circuit AVC delay
3rd I-F plate filter

C; Type 710 C; Type 710 C; Type 710 C; Type 710 C; Type 710 C; Type 710 C; Type 710 C; Type 710

RESISTOR: Carbon; 5,000 ohms, 0 5 w, 210%. . RESISTOR: Carbon; 3,500 ohms, 0 5 w, .

+10%.

RESISTOR: Carbon; 1 0 0 ohms, 0 5 w, k 109''. ,0 . RESISTOR: Carbon; 750 ohms, 05 w, & 1 % . 0. RESISTOR: Carbon; 600 ohms, 0 5 w, -110%. . RESISTOR: Carbon; 250 ohms, 05 w, f 1 % . 0. RESISTOR: Carbon; 1 0 ohms, 05 w, k 1 % 0 . 0.

O x . unit, primary shunt, band 6

3rd I-F cathode

R-F bias R-F unit, coupling, bond 1 k t . unit, coupling, band 1 AVC compensator

RESISTOR: Carboo; 50 ohms, 0.2 w, -t 1090. RESISTOR: Carbon; 0.15 megohm, 0.5 w, f 1090. RESISTOR: Vol. control; front section, 20,000 ohms, 2 2 0 9 ~ ; ' Vol. control ; rear section, 350,bOO ohms, f20%. RESISTOR: Rheostat ;200 ohms. RESISTOR: Carbon; 20,000 ohms. 0.2 w,

k t . unit, audio and 1st Det. bias Audio and 1st Det bias R-F unit, secondary shunt, band 1 Dct. unit, secondary shunt, brad 1 Vol. control. MVC operation Vol. control, AVC operation Dial illumination control

C; Type 713 C; Type 710

a's
CIS
C; Type 713
C; Type 710

+loO/o.

R-F unit, tuning capacitor shunt, band 6 1st and 2nd I-F biu Ant to 1st R-F tube coupling Ant. to 1st R-F tube coupling Ant. to 1st R-F tube coupling Ant. to 1st R-F tube coupling Ant to 1st R-F tube coupling Ant. to 1st R-F tube coupling 1st R-F tube to 2nd R-F tube coupling 1st R-F tube to 2nd R-F tube coupling
1st R-F tube to 2nd R-F tube

RESISTOR: Carbon; 400 ohms, 0.5 w, -0 +2090. R-F COIL: Ant. Band 1. R-F COIL: Ant. Bd 2. R-F COIL: Ant.

B d 3.

R-F COIL: Ant. Band 4. R-F COIL: Ant. Band 5. R-F COIL: Ant. Band 6. R-F COIL: R-F Band 1. R-F COIL: R-F Band 2. R-F COIL: R-F B

d 3.

coupling R-F COIL: R-F Band 4. R-F COIL: R-F Band 5. R-F COIL: R-F Brrnd 6. DET. COIL: Det. Band 1. DET. COIL: Det. Band 2. DET. COIL: Det. Band 3. DET. COIL: Det Band 4. 1st R-F tube to 2nd R-F tube coupling 1st R-F tube to 2nd R-F tube coupling Tst R-F tube to 2nd R-F tube coupling 2nd R-F tube to 1st Det. tube coupling 2nd R-F tube to 1st Det. tube coupling 2nd R-F tube to 1st Det. tube coupling 2nd R-F tube to 1st Det. tube coupling

TABLE OF REPLACEABLE PARTS (Continued)

MODEL: Radio Receivers BC-348-J, BC-348-N and BC-348-0
Reference Symbol Army hock No. Novy Type No. British Ref. No. Nome of Part and Description

MAJOR UNIT: Radio Receiver BC-348-(*I

Mfr. and bcrisnation
hawing or 5pac. No.

DET. COIL: Det. Brlnd 5. DET. COIL: Dn Band 6. OSC. COIL: Osc. Band 1. OSC. COIL: Osc. Biad 2. OSC COIL: Osc h d 3.

2nd R-F tube to 1st Det. tube coupling 2nd R-F tube to 1st Det. tube coupling

Osc. coupling
Osc. coupling Osc coupling

OSC COIL: Osc Band 4.

Osc coupling
Osc. 'coupling

OSC COIL: Osc. Bpmd 5.

OSC COIL: Osc Band 6. EF COIL ASSEM.: 1st I-F; Incl. Refs., 15-2, 15-3, 232-1. I-F COIL ASSEM.: 2nd I-F; Incl. Refs., 15-4, 15-5, 232-2.

Osc. coupling
1st Det. tube to 1st I-F be coupling 2nd I-F tube to 3rd I-F tube . coupling 3rd I-F tube to 2nd Det. tube coupling Noise suppression G W osc plate to grid coupling
k t . unit, filters I-F from bonds 1 and 2

I-F COIL ASSEM.: 3rd I-F; Incl. Refs., 15-1. 16, 232-3.
COIL: Crysd neutralizing coil. C-W OSC COIL ASSEMBLY: C-W Osc.; Incl. Refs., 14. 17. 19, 233. I-F TRAP ASSEMBLY: Filter trap; Ind. Ref. 8. AUDIO PACK ASSEMBLY: Audio trmsformer, power supply choke. SWITCH: SWITCH:
S position, i x

Output Power supply 6lter rad audio bias Antmu unit band switch R-F unit bond switch Det. unit bond s i c ' wth

two seedon d e r type

section wafer type.

S position, two i x

SWITCH: Six position, two section d e r type. SWITCH: D. P. S. T.

Osc unit bond switch

GW osc OFF-ON lad tiw consuat chin@

lag 170 171

SWITCH: Three position, wafer type.

AVGMVC selector and receiver OFF-ON switch

m8 prong, octal molded; 8 used. :

SOCKET: Bayonet type; 2 used. FUSE BOARD ASSEMBLY: Insulator strip with fuse dips. JACK : Single circuit. BINDING POST: Spring locking SO-104: &prong,
pomt connector.

Tube mounting
Di lamp mnmting
Fuse receptacle H a d phone COMectOr
Antenna connection Ground connection

Power connectioas Dial illumirutioa Receiver protectim Antenna t 1st R-F tube coupling o

DIAL LAMP LM-27: 68 v. .25 amp., No. 44 Mu&; 2 used. FUSE FU-35: 5 m p , 25 V. ANTENNA UNIT ASSEMBLY: Complete with shields, i d . Refs. 2-lA, 2-IB, 2 - 2 4 2-2B, 2-3A, 2-3B, 9, 21, 22, 31, 32, 33, 36, 41, 47-1, 49-1, 50, 53, 55, 56, 87-1, 88, 100-1, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 161, 164, 165, 166, 199, 204, 220, 225. R-F UNIT ASSEMBLY: Complete with shields, i d . Refs. 24A, 24B, 3-14 3-1B, 3 - 2 4 32B, 13-1, 20-1, 23-1, 3% 40, 43-1, 44-1, 51, 89, 93-1, 98-1, 107-1, 109-1, 112, 126, 127, 128, 129, l3", 131, 162-1, 164, 165, 166, 199, 221, 225. DET. UNIT ASSEMBLY: Complete with shields, i d . Refs. 2-5A, 2-5B, 24A. 2-6B. 3-3A, 3-3B, 8, 13-2, 20-2, 23-2. 26, 39-1, 39-2, 43-2, 44-2, 52, 87-2, 93-2, 107-2, 1W-1, 109-2, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136,137, 152, 162-2,164,165, 166, 199,222,225. OSC. UNIT ASSEMBLY: Complete with shields, incl. Refs. 3-4A, 3-4B, 3-SA, 3-5B, M A , 3-(iB, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 35-1, 35-2, 42-1, 42-2, 45, 47-2, 48, 49-2, 60,83, 94-1, 104, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 163, 164, 165, 166, 170,.200,201,223,22~, 246. CRYSTAL AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY: 915 kc crystal; in molded case with switch. SCREW: Knurled thumb screw; 2 used. STUI): Slotted hex. head; 2 used. SPRING WASHER: Thrust washer; 2 used. KNOB ASSEMBLY: Control less 1 Ref. 303 set screw. KNOB: Control less 1 Ref. 302 set screw. KNOB: Control less 2 Ref. 305 set screws.

GE

L; T p 4-AG ye

1st R-F tube to 2nd R-F tube coupling

2nd R-F tube to 1st Det. coupling

tube

Osc. coupling

I-F filter Fastens window frame to Ref. 250 Mounts Ref. 254 to Chassis Holds Ref. 257 from 255 Tuning capacitor Band switch Beat frequency

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TABLE OF REPLACEABLE PARTS (Continued)

MODEL: Radio Receivers BC-348-5, BC-3484 and BC-348-0
Reference Symbol Army hock No. Navy Type No. British Ref. No. Nome of Port ond Drcripthn Function

MAJOR UNIT: Radio Receiver BC-348-(*I

Mfr. and Designation Drawing or Spec. No.

KNOB: Control less 1 Ref. 304 set screw; 4 used. LEVER: Control less 1 Ref. 302 set screw. HANDLE: Handle (mounted on front panel) ;2 used. PLATE: F h n t panel insert PLUG PL-Q103: Power connector with 8 terminals and right angle fitting. PLUG PL-P103: Power connector with straight fitting.
( terminals I

Volume, crystal, C-W osc. OFFO N and dial light illumination AVC-OFF-MVC Facilitates chassis removal Cover for R-F tube shelf opening Power connections Power connections Mounts Refs. 333 o r 3.34 to 330 Ilynamotor machine Ilynamotor machine Dynamotor machine Power supply High voltage positive Hi& voltah negative Low voltage positive Low voltage negative Filter for dynamotor output Filter for dynamotor input Dynamotor filter Dynamotor filter Filter for dynamotor B- output Filter for dynamotor B+ output Filter for dynamotor input Armatore mounting Ref. 400 mounting Mounts Ref. 401 to 428 GS RE; Type 355 RE; Type 355 RE; Type 355 RE RE; Type 101 RE; Type 114 RE; Type 204 RE; Type 205 JEF

10A478 37x215 4x699 Hx351 25A426 25A438 20x600 25A419 25A419 25A419 22A217 22A209 22A210 22A2 11 22A212 48x230 46x351 46x345 9A1605

and

SCREW: Special shouldered round head; 4 used.

DM-28-J : 27.9 v., 1.23 amp., 224 v., 0.70 amp., 4400 RPM.
DM-28-N: 27.9 v.. 1.23 amp., 224 v., 0.70 amp., 4400 RPM. DM-28-Q: 27.9 v., 1.23 amp., 224 v., 0.70 amp., 4400 RPM. ARMATURE : Windings, commutators and bearing. BRUSH: BRUSH : BRUSH: BRUSH : CAPACITOR: Filter block; 2.6mf.. 400 v, 210%; 0.5 mf., 100 V, 210%. CAPACITOR: Tubular; .Ol mf., 400 v, 210%. CAPACITOR: Tubular: .l mf., 320 v, 210%. FILTER COIL: RF. CHOKE: R-F. BEARING: Ball bearing assembly; 2 used. SPECIAL SCREW: Captive R. H. M. S.; 4 used. SPECIAL SCREW: Shouldered flathead; 4 used.

9A 1598
22A213 20x566 20x503

LIST OF MANUFACTURERS AND SYMBOLS

Symbol Cornpuny Symbol

AG AM AP AS B BG BM C
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Aluminum Goods Mfg. G. American Phenolic Corp. Aurora Precision Devices Armstrong Screw Products Bristol Company Boston Gear Works Barnes Metal Products Co. Centralab Cornell-Dubilier Electric Corp. Cinch Mfg. Corp. Crescent Tool & Die Co. Chicago Teiephone Supply Co. Drake Mfg. Co. Doehler Die Casting Co. Hugh H. Eby, Inc. Erie Resistor Corp. The Felters Co., Inc. Franke Gear Works General Electric Co. General Screw Mfg. Grand Sheet Metal Works Hudson Screw Machine Products Co. Industrial Molded Products Co. Industrial Spring Co. International Spring Co. John E. Fast & Co. The Kirby Co. Littelfuse, Inc. Lemke Screw Products Co.

M MC MI

Company Micamold Radio Co.

The Muter Co. Micarta M & R Specialty Co. Micro-Matic Spring Co. Merit Coil and Transformer Corp. National Fabricated Products National Lock Co. Oak Mfg. Co. Olson Mfg. Co.
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MR
MS

MT
NF NL

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OM P PM PR RD RE RES

cM
CT CTS D

Poray, Inc. Pheoll Mfg. Co. Pierce Roberts Rubber Co. Robertson Davis Company, Inc. Russell Electric Co. Real Equity Shop Rohden Mfg. Co. Rockford Screw Products Co. The F. W. Sickles Co. Stackpole Carbon Co. Spaulding Fibre Co., Inc. F. H. Smith Mfg. Co. Shakeproof, Inc. Set Screw & Mfg. Co. Standard Transformer Corp. Stewart Warner Corp. Universal Castings G r p . Utah Radio Products Webster Chicago Corp.
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SECTION Vlll DRAWINGS

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Figure 14

- Radio Receiver BC-348-J, Front View

Figure I

- Radio Receiver BC,-348-J, Rear.View of Chassis

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Figure 16

- Radio Receiver BC-348-J, Top View of Chassis

Figure 17
GO

- Radio Receiver BC-348-J, Bottom View gf Chassis

EO 35AB -5BC348-2C

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EO 35m-5BC348-26

Figure 1 9

- Mountings

FT-154-J, F T - 1 5 4 - 9 , and F T - 1 5 4 - A A with Plug Assemblies, Rear View

Figure 20

- Radio Receiver B C - 3 4 8 4 , Front V i e w of Cabinet

Figure 21

-Antenna Unit

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Figure 23

- Detector Unit
163

The 750 ohm resistor Irefer to ref. No. 1Q4) i s not used in Radio Receiver BC-&$Q-Q,

Figure 24

- Oscillator Unit

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Figure 30

-Radio Receiver BC-348-1, Wiring Diagrom 06 Chassis

OUTPUT' PLUG
(WIRING

TRANSMITTER RELAY (CLOSED FOR) RECEIVING

SIDE)

INTER PHON I F REQUIRED

&

SHIELDING TO BE CONNECTED TO TERMa5.

THESE LEADS NOT TO B E CONNECTED TO PLUG I F OUTPUT IS DESIRED AT RECEIVER ONLY. I I

I NSTALLED THESE LEBDS ARE MOT

I F TRANSMITTER IS NOT

TO BE CONNECTED TO THE PLUG. A JUMPER AT THE PLUG SHOULD BE USED TO CONNECT TERMINALS

TERM 7

in is^
I

LEADS JOINED AT BAT^ ERY OR MAIN BUS AND NOT AT P U I

THESE LEADS MAY BE CONDUCTOR.

THESE LEADS MAY BE REPLACED BY A SINGLE CONDUCTOR.

66
+28 VOLTS
POWER SOURCE
Figure 32

- Radio Receiver BC-348-J, Plug Connections

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rrgure 36

- Radio Receiver BC-348-9, Bottom View of Chassis

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EO 35AB-5BC348-2C

Section V

Figure 26

- Radio Receiver BC-348-1, Schematic Diagram

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EO 35AB-5BC348-2C

EO 35AB -5BC348-2C

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I.F. U L C . S

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FROM

VICW OF

swtfcn CDNTA~T LOCATING NUMBERING

R.F. BAND SWITCH CONNECTIONS ANTENNA BAWD SWITCH CONNECT IONS

DETECTOR BAND SWITCM CONNECTIONS

rtgure 31

-Antenno, R-F, Detector and Oscillotur Units, Wiring Diagram

77-78

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VT- 132 AUI)IO

THE BANDSWITCH IS SHOWN I N THE NO. S (13.5-18 M C ) POSIlION. COIL ARRANGEWNT I N ANT, RF.. AND K T . ASSEMBLIES SAME AS OSC. ASSEMBLY

NOTC' d

O f TWO WIRES ON COIL.

rum o c n m m sm wt

W NUT ADJUST.

Fiaun 33

Radio Receiver 6C-348-0 Sehemdt

Diagram

24 v.

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Figure 34

- Radio Receiver BC-348-0 Wiring Diagram of Chassis

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