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FEBRUARY 1976
Volume 29 No. 7
Published Monthly (1st of Month)
First Published 1947
Incorporating The Radio Amateur

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Speaker, 6" x 4",
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18 volt 4 amp charger,
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GC10/4B
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80p
9 way 5p Single 1p Takes ECC 85
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250 RPM 50 c/s locked frequency miniature mains motor
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200 OHM coil, 22" long, hollow centre
10p
Belling Lee white plastic surface coax outlet Box
30p
R.S. 12 way standard plug and shell
20p
1
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Pole
Way
4
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2
2
2
Type
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3
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1
1
Locking with
to
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12p
10p
12p
3 keys
1.50
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Wafer Rotary, all types
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S.P.S.T. 10 amp 240v. white rocker switch with
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30p
2
2 Amp 250V A.C. rotary
AUDIO LEADS
pin din plug 180 both ends 4- Mtr., 80p

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Phono to Phono plug, 6ft.
35p
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Skeleton Presets
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THERMISTORS
VA1034,1
VA1040,
VA1066,
VA1100
4p 5p 6p 8p
8p 12p 16p 20p
25 4p 5p 6p 8p
8p 15p 18p 20p
50 4p 5p 6p 9p 13p 18p 25p
100 5p 6p 10p 12p 19p 20p
250 9p 10p 11p 17p 28p
85p 1
500 10p 11p 17p 24p 45p
1000 13p 17p 40p 75p
1.50
2000 23p 37p 45p
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VA1005, VA1026
RELAYS
Strong grey plastic box same design as die cast

ali
42
2e
1'*--
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..
..
40p
2p
1" or 1-i" or1-" CAN CLIPS

MAINS DROPPERS
10p V.A1077,
KNOBS
MFD
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ELECTROLYTICS MFD/VOLT. Many others

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70200- 300- 450Up to 10V 25V 50V 75V 100V 250V 350V 500V
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16-32/275, 32-32/275, 100-100/150, 100100/275 50-50/300 ..
..
20p each
50/50-385
30p
12,000/12, 32-32-50/300, 700/200 100-100100-150-150/320
..
50p each
..
20-20-20/350
40p each
,
..
RS 100 0 100 micro amp null indicator
RESISTORS
1.50
x "
Approx. 2" x
1 p
S-4 watt
2p
1 watt
INDICATORS
Up to 5 watt wire 10p Bulgin D676 red, takes M.E.S. bulb
20p
10 watt wire
20p
12 volt`Mains neon, red, pushfit
12p R.F. Scale Print, pressure transfer sheet
wound ..
10p
15 watt ..
14p
..
CAPACITOR GUIDE - maximum 500V
Up to .01 ceramic 2p. Up to .01 poly 3p.
Philips
transformer, Up to 1000PF silver mica 5p. 1,200PF up to .01
safety fused. In 200- silver mica 10p. .013 up to .25 poly etc. 4p.
220-240v. Out 240v .27 up to .68 poly etc. 6p
60ma +6.3v a approx Over 500 volt order from above guide and few
2" x 22" x 2f" 1.50 others listed below.
6p..1 /600:10p..01 /1000, 1/350, 8/20, .1/900,
.22/900, 4/16. .25/250 AC (600vDC) .1/1500
POTS
Log or Lin carbon 13p 40p. 5/150, 9/275AC, 10/150, 15/150, 40/150.
25p
Switched
TRIMMERS, 20p each
Dual Pots
38p 100PF Ceramic, 30PF Beehive, 12PF PTFE
50p 2500PF 750 volt, 33PF MIN. AIR SPACED
Dual Er switch
Lin wirewound
25p 50PF CERAMIC.
25p
Slider Pot
CONNECTOR STRIP
Dual Slider
35p
Belling Lee L1469, 4 way polythene. 3p each
VA1008,
VA1039,
Clear Plastic Boxes
For component storage or VA1055,
projects, sliding lid. " x VA1082,
2"x1
JAP 4 gang min. sealed tuning condensers New 25p

Ex-eqpt. 2 or 4 gang
15p
15p
36+79 ohm
66+66+158 ohm, 66+66+137 ohm
17+14+6 ohm, 266+14+193 ohm
50+40+1k5 ohm
285-(-575+148+35 ohm
15p
20p
30p
12 volt S.P.C.O octal 25+35+97+59+30 ohm

mercury wetted high 51" x 22" Speaker, ex -equipment 3 ohm
30p
75p
speed
5p
2 Amp Suppression Choke
ZM1162A INDICATOR TUBE
P.O. 30)0 type, 1,000
2p
PAXOLINE
0-9 Inline End View. Rectangular Envelope 170V OHM coil, 4 pole c/o 3x24x,!,"
2 for 1p
2.5M/A
1.50
60p 41x2xs",
4p
220K Er 100 ohm 3 watt resistors
RESETTABLE COUNTER
Mains or 12V d.p.c.o. VALVE RETAINER CLIP, adjustable
2p
English Numbering Machines LTD.
heavy duty octal 60p
MODEL 4436-159-989
OUTPUT TRANSFORMERS
6-14 volt, 6 digit, illuminated, fully enclosed. 2.50 Boxed GEC KT88
25p
Sub -miniature Transistor Type
40p
2 Valve type, centre tapped or straight
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Ferric Chloride. Anhydrous mil. spec. 1lb. bag 50p' valve
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Whiteley Stentorian 3 ohm constant impedance volume control way belowtrad at80p
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AC107 ..
12p
11p BF180/1/2/3 ..
BC179B
15p
AC128..
..
9p BF184/5
..
15p
5p
BC184C
13p B F 194/5/6/7
4p
AC176
..
9p
BC186/7
..
9p BF194A/195C/2f10 10p
BC213L/214B ..
ACY28 ..
..
18p
20p
BC261B
.. 10p BF258/262/263
AD149 ..
40p
25p
12p BF336 ..
BC327
AD161 /2 matched pr. 69p
10p BFS28 Dual Mosfet 92p
BC328
..
AF116
12p
26p
BC337/8
AF124/6/7
20p
11p BFW10/11 F.E.T.
.. 1.35
7p BFW30
AF139/178/180/18130p BC547/558A
20p
.
AF239 ..
..
9p BFW57/58
20p BC548/557
20p
ASY27/73
12p BFX12 ..
..
25p BCX32/36
16p
BC107A or B ..
9p B CY40 ..
60p BFX29/30/84/88
BC107/8/9
..
6p BCY70/1/2
9p BFX89..
35p"
..
BC108A/B/109B/C 10p BD112/3/5/6
40p BFY90 ..
..
50p
BC147/8/9
..
6p B D 131/2/3/5/7/9
30p
BC147A/B
..
8p B D201/2/3/4 .. 1.00 BRY39 Prgammable30p
Unj Junction 31 p
46p
BC148A/B, 9B/C/S 8p BD232/4/5
34p
BC157/8/9
..
6p
.. 1.40 BRY56
BDX77
..
40p
BC158A/B
11p
..
10p BSV64
BF115 ..
1
BC159B/C,157A
11p
BF167/173
10p BSV79/80 F.E.T.s
BSV81
90p
Mosfet ..
BC178A/B
..
12p
20p
BF178/9
..
.
8SX20/21
BSY40 ..
BU105-01
CV7042 (0C41
ASY63)
GET111
0C35
..
O N 222
13p
28p
93p
..
0C44,'
7p
40p
321p
30p
.
OT
D
..
1N916 ..
1N4148..
BA145/148
..
..
..
..
6p
1.5p
11p
10p
..
10p
BB103/110 Varicap 18p
B B 113 Triple Varicap 80p
Centercel
BZY61
18p,
BA182
..
50p
0A5/7/10
10p
23p
BZY88 Up to 33 volt
6p
5p BZX61 11 volt ..
..
16p
..
15p BR100 Diac.
19p
30p
2N393/M A393..
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
6p
..
2N706 ..
2.96
TAA700
..
14p
2N929 ..
741 8 pin dj.I.op. Ampl8p
..
35p
2N987 ..
1.00
TAD100
AMRF
2N1507/2219 ..
14p
50p
CA3001 R. F. Amp
2N2401/2412/2483 25p
2N2904/5/6/7 ..
10p TAA300 wt Amp 1.25
40p
NE555v Timer
.. 13p
2N2907A
31p
TAA550 Y or G
13p
..
2N3053
65p
TAA263 Amp
2N3054/3055(or equiv) 35p
11p
7400/2/10/20/30
18p
..
2N3133
BRIDGE RECTIFIERS
12p
7404
9p
..
2N3704
Amp
Amp
Volt
Volt
..
7414
45p
35p
2N4037
30p
30p 2N5036
BYX10
2
1,600
30
LT120 type
7438/74/86
.. - 26p
60p
15p 2SA141/2/360 ..
1
0.6
140
OSH01-200 20p
110
EC433
7483
80p
31p
28p
1.4
BY164
5
400
75p 2SB135/6/457.
42
Texas
50p
LM300, 2-20 volt
20p
67p
..
74154
60p
40250
OPTO ELECTRONICS
RECTIFIERS
Photo transistor
Amp
Volt
65p
BPX40
THYRISTORS
1.00 Amp Volt
BPX29
1
1N4004
400
3p
1.00
BPX42
30p
0
CP71
IN4005
1
6001
1.00
BPY10
23p
240
BTX18-200
1
4p
1N4006
1
800 }
BIG L.E.D. 0.2" 1
26p
(VOLTIAC)
400 BTX1C-300
1N4007
1
1,000JJ
50m/A
max.
2v
23p
..
240 BTX30-200
1
BP68
15p
BY103
1
1,500
RED
13p
1.00
500 BT10i
..
15
BPY69 I- 1.00
7p
SR100
1.5
100
ORANGE
90p
500 BT101-500R
6.5
BPY77
8p
1.5
400
SR400
15p 6.5
GREEN
..
75p
500 BT109-500R
14p
Diodes
REC53A
1.5
1,250
YELLOW
3.00
600 BTW92-600RM
20
10p
LT102
2
30
Pulse
Modulated
8.00
BTX95-800R
800
15
40p
BYX38-600
2.5
600
PHOTO SILICON CONTROLLED
3.00
1000 28T10 (Less Nut)
30
36p
BYX38-300R
2.5
300
SWITCH BPX66 PNPN 10 amp 1.00
45p
BYX38-900
2.5
900
50p
2.5
1,200
BYX38-1200
.3" red 7 segment L.E.D. 14 PAPER BLOCK CONDENSER'
SOLDER
34p
2.5
BYX49-600
600
D.I.L. 0-9 + D.P. display 1.9v, 0.25MFD
30p Multitore - 21.p foot
800 volt
26p
BYX49-300
2.5
300
65p 1MFD
10m/a segment
15p
250 volt
40p
BYX49-900
2.5
900
250 volt
.. 20p ENAM. COPPER WIRE
2MFD
52p
BYX49-1200
2.5
1,200
CQY11 B L.E.D.
PER YD.
80p SWG.
500 volt
10MFD
40p
6
BYX48-300
300
1
Infra red transmitter
2p
250 volt
., 20p 20-24
4MFD
50p
6
BYX48-600
600
One fifth of trade
1 p
150 volt
.. 50p 26-42
60p
15MFD
6
BYX48-900
900
80p
1,200
BYX48-1200
6
GARRARD_
ended glass neons 5p METAL CHASSIS SOCKETS
Wire
10
35p
150
BYX72-150R
GCS23T or GP9311
Car Aerial ..
45p
10
BYX72-300R
300
Crystal Stereo Cart-.
Coax
Diode
Plastic,
Transistor
or
10
55p
BYX72-500R
500
1.00
9p ridge
1p 5 or 6 pin 240 dits
Holder
10
30p
BYX42-300
300
HANDLES
10
65p
BYX42-600
600
Transistor or Diode Pad 1 p Speaker din switched
10
80p
BYX42-900
900
Rigid light blue nylon
Holdersorpads5Opper100 3.5mm Switched Socket
10
1,200
95p
BYX42-1200
61" with secret fitting
15p 8 way Cinch standard
Philips Iron Thermostat
15
BYX46-300'
300 1.00
5p
Bulgin 2 -pin flat plug and socket 10p 0.15 pitch edge socket screws
15
BYX46-400'
400 1.50
McMurdo PP108 8 way edge plug 10p
20p
15
BYX46-500'
500 1.75
14 D.I.L. socket, gold
TO3 HEATSINK
15
BYX46-600'
600 2.00
U.E.C.L. 10 way pin plated contacts, NOT
Europlec HP1 TO3B individual 'curly'
25
BYX20-200
200
60p
13p
cheap type
connector 266000
power transistor type. Ready drilled 20p
40
BYX52-300
300 1.75
.. 10p Miniature Axial Lead
OA1P10
40
1,200 2.50
BYX52-1200
Tested unmarked, or marked
U.E.C.L. 20 way pin
*Avalanche type
Ferrite Choke formers
ample lead ex new equipment
2p
connector
5p
8p
0071/2
TRIACS
ACY17-20
Volt
Amp
2A60000A1P20 20p
10p
8p
ASZ20
0C200-5
Pot 1%
10
Turn
RS
BTX94-900
4.00
25
900
24p
15p
TIC44
ASZ21
U.E.C.L. 10 way pin
250, 500 f!; 1, 50,
1200
BTX94-1200
6.00
25
2-50 socket 26606001 R10
11p
2G240
BC186
1.50
100K
90p
12-0-12 50M/A Min. Txfmr.
6p
10p
2G302
BCY30-34
10p
board
coated
10p
Copper
Sp
2G401
BCY70/1/2
RS 2mm Terminals
U.E.C.L. 20 way pin
25p
10p
2N711
BF115
10" x 9" approx. 32p
5 for 40p
Blue & Black
7p
7p
2N2926
BY127
socket B 260800A1 R20
15p
Chrome Car Radio facia
..
TIE CLIPS
6p
series
5p
2N598/9
BZY88
20p
5p
Rubber Car Radio gasket
..
Nylon self locking 7"
8p
2p
2N1091
HG1005
STEREO
PLUG
3.5mm
8p
50p
2p
2p
or 32"
DLI Pal Delayline
2N1302
HG5009
35p
2-50 Metal screened
2p
2N1907
HG 5079
..
10p
Relay socket
150
CINCH
1p
diode
electronic
eng2p
Germ.
Philips
L78/9
Take miniature 2PC.0 relay
12 way edge socket
10p
GET120 (AC128
M3
ineer kits add on series
..
2p
B7G or B9A valve can
10p
2p
in 1"sq. heat sink)
OA81
1.00 each
E1004
20p
2p
OA47
0-30, or 0-15, black pvc, 360
11b Mixed nuts, bolts,
Yellow
Wander
RS
12p
GET872
3p
OA200-2
dial, silver digits, self adhesive,
35p
washers etc.
2S3230
30p
20p
Plug Box of 12, 25p
10p
4r" dia.
OC23
.
43p
TIP30
TIP3055
TIS88A FET
ZTX30^
ZTX341
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FEBRUARY 1976
VIDEO SPORT
this years most important
ON YOUR OWN TV
three exciting
electronic ball games
FOOTBALL, TENNIS,
HOLE IN THE WALL o
your own TV! Just
plug Video Sport into
the aerial socket of
Your TV and away you
go. Completely safe
for you, you children
and your TV.M ins
operated.
Play
component catalogue yet?
HENRY'S
AM/FM & DECODER BOARD

Containing
Modules
20p
p & p
compact printed
board. Ready
aligned, requires only
Ferrite Aerial Tuning Gang and AM Oscillator
Coil, Tuning Pot and Zener 15V supply, output
300mV, 75 ohms aerial input. Input circuit and
instructions supplied.
16.50 inc. VAT & Postage
AM/FM MODULES
Combined AM/FM tuner modules, together with a
small number of R - C's Ferrite Aerial, make up
a sensitive FM/MW/LW tuner.
6 Volts supply. supplied with data and circuit
sheets.
TYPE B 4 -button push button (adjustable) L4.60./

TYPE C .anabic tuning 2.90.
TYPE D 6 -button HFNHF tuner 5.75
LP1179 LP1171
combined IF strip L4.60
LP1179 FM front end and
AM gang (4.60.
8.62 the pair.
Suitable Ferrite aerial 87p.
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AC126 '0.18
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AC141
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AF115
AF116
AF117
AF118
AF124
AF125
AF126
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AF139
AF178
AF179
AF180
AF181
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AL102
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BC107
BC108
BC109
BC113
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BC115
BC116
BC117
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BC119
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BC137
BC139
BC140
BC141
BC142
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0.23
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0.20
0.28
0.33
0.35
0.44
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0.42
0.51
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0.47
0.42
0.29
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00.77
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0.29
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'0.39
00.30
'0.51 T1P32A 0.68
'0.51 TIP41A 0.68
'0.43 TIP42A 00.81
'0.51 TIS43 '0.91
*030 UT46 0.28
035 ZN414 '1.11
'0.18 2N696 '0.13
'0.13 2N697 !0.14
0.15
'0.15
0.15
0.18
Type
0.18
OC81D
OC82
0.46 MJE2955'0.87
0.51 MJE3065'0.57
0.48 MJE3440'0.51 0C203
0.51 MPFI02 '0.43 OC204
0.56 MPF104 '0.38 0C205
0.46 MPF105 0.38 0C309
0.46 0C19
0.38 D(271
'0.71' OC20
*0.85 ORP12
0.49 0C22
'0.47 ORP60
SIL
'0.16
'0.19
0.19
'0.29
'0.29
'0.13
Price
Price
Type
OAK'
0.14
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.07
7A
5A
1.02
0.25
O
BFI23
0.41
0.41
0.48
0.51
* 0.98
'0.48
0.71.
'0.71
BF117
BF118
BF119
BF121
THYRISTORS
3A
'*0.98
Type
witc ing raps
Price
Type
0.15
B100''0.18
BY126 0.15
BY1278
00.16
Y1
0.58
BB104
PIV 0.8A O.8A

lA
TO18 TO82 TO5
10 0.13 00.15
20
30
50
100
150
200
400
600
Price
Type
'0.19
0,21.
00.81
0.81
BIS207
Description
Price
Glase Sub -min. General purpose Germ. diodes
0.80
Germanium transistors like OC81, AC128
0.80
200mA sub -min. silicon diode*
'0.80
PNP Sil. planar trans. TO-5 like 2N1132, 242904
*0.80
NPN Sil. planar trans. TO -5 hke 2N696, 2N697
0.60
Silicon NPN tranaistore like BC108
'0.80
Fast switching silicon diodes like 1N914 Micro-Min.
0.80
l Amp SCR's TO -5 can. up to 600 CRS/ 25-600
6130
Zener diodes 400m W DO -7 case 3-33 volt. mixed
0.60
Silicon planar NPN transistors TO -5 BFY50/61/52
*0.60
3A SCR. T066 up to 600 PIV
*4130
Unijonction transistors similar to TI543
0.80
NPN Sil. power transistors like 2N3055
*41.29
Code No's mentioned above are given as a guide to the type
of device in the Pak. The devices themselves are normally
unmarked.
Price
TyPe
A100
0.98
BD205
BD206
UNTESTED PAKS
Pak No.
'0.98
'0.28
'0.25
$b115
0.12.
'0.48
'0.51
Price
10 w
30p
available_ on
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Postage & Packing add 25p
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30 Amp
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'0.56
'0.69
61.25
61.25
'61.78
[1.94
62.31
62.88
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No.
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BA2
4}'.
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6A3
BA4
BA5
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xx
2'
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These Pairs contain a range of Carbon
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groups:
Al 50 Mixed 100 ohms -820 ohms
1/8th W _._.____--_..._.._.0.80
R2 50 Mixed 1K ohms-8.2K ohms
1/8th W.___..__._.__.__._...__-0.80
R3 50 Mixed 10K ohms -82K ohms
1/8th W_..._...._..__......_...._..._......_._._.0.80
1/8th W..._ .............................._......0.80
R5 30 Mixed 100 ohms-820 ohms
W
Cl
C4
C5
REPANCO CHOKES & COILS

0.27
CHI
2.5mH
0.29
7.5mH
CH3
RF Chokes
5.OmH
10mH
0.31
0.29 DRR2 Dual
0.42
CARBON POTENTIOMETERS
Log and Lin
4.7K, 10K, 22K, 47K, 100K, 220K, 470K,

1M, 2M2.
VC1
Single Less Switch
VC2 Single D.P. Switch
VC3 Tandem Less Switch
VC4
VC5
020
0.40
0.80
0.20
0.80
1K Less Switch
100K Log anti -Log
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0.08 each
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100, 220, 470, 1K, 2.2K, 4.7K, 10K, 22K.
"47K, 100K, 220K. 470K, 1M, 2M, 4.7M.
REPANCO TRANSFORMERS
240V. Primary. Secondary voltages available
from selected tappings. Up to 50V and
25V -0-25-V.
T peSo/
Amps
Price
p&p
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Mt/
C13
C14
0.45p
0.48p
4.00
add 25p unless

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C16
C19
C20
Nuts
Pack assorted Hardware
Bolts, Grommets, etc......_. *0.60
20 Assorted Tag Strips & Panels
0.80
Relays 6-24V Operating... -.0.80

Sheets Copper Laminate, app
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Please add 20p post and packing on all
AVDEL BOND
SOLVE THOSE STICKY
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IIJ
The wonder bond which works in
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PS
PS
Postage & Packing
0.60
20 Electrolytics Trans. types. -.-.0.80
1
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REF 'D' 2 Hi-Fi Cable & Flex
REF 'J' Tape Head Cleaning
REF 'P' Hi-Fi Cleaner.
immediately)
-.*49p
AUDIO
o*t
S237 5 pin DIN plug_to 5 pin DIN plug, REF 71A Record 'Dust Off' Bubble Packki
mirror image length 1.5m._...._..1.20
S238 2 pin DIN plug to 2 pin DIN socket REF 75 Indexa Record_..._._...................._*1.
..__.*36p
..
REF 76 Stylus Cleaner
COILS FORMERS & CORES
Winder_*98p
0.07p S270 2 pin DIN plug to 2 pin DIN socket REF 78 Cassette Fast HandContainer
NORMAN 17 Cores & Formers
Labels
REF 83 Cassette Title &
0.09p
}" Cores & Formers
to
plugs
con-'---._.._._-*38p
phono
DIN
plug
(20
10)_
.........................._.._..
5271 5 pm
&
nected to pins 3 & 5 length 1 5m70p
SWITCHES
S275 5 pin DIN plug to 2 phono sockets
DP/DT Toggle 0.28p SP/ST Toggle 0.22p
connected to pins 3 & 5 lengqth
88p
23cm.
S318 5 pin DIN socket to 2 phono plugs
FUSES
'RECORD CASES
connected to pins 3 & 5 length'
11" and 20mm, 100mA, 200mA, 250mA,
BSP 7 in. E.P. 181 x 7" x 8" (50 records) *2.48
23cm
500mA, 1A, 1.5A, 2A QUICK BLOW
extension
headphones
stereo
S404
Coiled
LP.
31" x 7I_' x 12}" (50 records)
12
in.
*0.05p each
-*3.30
cord extends to 7m ..........................1.40
*0.08p such
Anti -serge 20mm only
S217 3 pin DIN plug to 3 pin DIN plug
CASSETTE CASES
80p
length 1.5m._
handle
x
5".
Lock
and
15.
10"
x
31"
Holds
VEROBOARDS
S219 5 pin DIN plug to 5 pin DIN plug
VB1 containing approx. 50 sq. ins. various
80
*0.0p S474 length Jack to 3.5mm Jeck lengt.
sizes all 0.1 matrix
8-TRACK'CARTRIDGE CASES
VB2 containing approx. 50 sq. Ins. various
Holds 14. 13" x 5" x 6". Lock and- *handdllee
*0.80p S600 3.5mm
sizes all 0.15 matrix
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-*3.20
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Jack
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CAABLES
*0,08.,
Single lapped screen
*0.12
Twin Common Screen
CP
2
*0.12
Stereo Screened
FANTASTIC VALUE
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3
4 Four Core Common Screen*0.21
ONLY 1.20
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CP
5
Four Core Individually
MT/50/2
6.O0
O.80p
....
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-*1.6)
nected688
ha
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Thre8
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Twin Oval Mains Cable
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10
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Low Loss Co-Axial
*0.08 Containing 75 of the C280 range of capaci*0.14 tors assortedm values between
to
*0.14 2.2/F. Complete with identification chart.
4
5
6
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Tidy__.*34p
-72P
Model 9 Wire Stripper.......__..__......__E1.

REF 23.} Tape Editing Kit.._._.._..._*1.80
REF 24 ' Cassette Editing Kit......_..*E1.84
HtF 29 Salvage Cassette___._._._._.....*
REF 32A Stylus Balance- ._...._._.__..._.1.
REF 33 Splicing Tape______._.___,*38p
REF 36A Record & Stylus
*32p
Cleaning Kit
REF_41 8 -Track Cartridge Head Cleaner BBD
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REF 42/S Roller & Brush for REF 42 &*040p0
REF
REF
REF
REF
REF
REF
REF
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45 Auto Changer Groov-Kleen._*9p,
*72p
46 Spirit Level
_*211p
48 Record Dust -Off
70p
ONLY
OUR PRICE
52A Cassette Tray ................._......_ _*54p
For 2gm phial
53 Hi-Fi Stereo Test Cassette.*2.40
56 Hi-Fi Hints & Tips Book.
Model 60 Groov-Kleen_.._.._-._.__.*C.72.
LEADS
REF 60/S Replacement Brush Velvet Pad
S221 5 pin DIN plug to 4 phono plugs and Base Sticker for Model 60.__.__*24p
length 1.m._..__._-_.__.._1.08 REF 62 Cassette Head Cleaner (Liquid) 48p
n)
S222 5 pin DIN plug to 5 pin DIN socket REF 71 Record 'Dust Off' (Displays
tors, components permanently,
Prise
PLUGS
30 Paper Condensers preferred types'
0.28 component packs, plus a further 10p on

0.28
pack nos. Cl, C2, C19 & C20
1.5mH
PLUGS&SOCKETS
Pak Wire 50 metres, assorted

colours...._._.._.._.._......_.._..__ *0.60
10 Reed Switches_..._._..__.._._ *0.80
3 Micro Switches__.._._.*0.60
15 Assorted Pots & Pre-Sets._0.80
mixed
THESE ARE UNREPEATABLE PRICES
SOLDERING IRON STAND

......*1.10
ST3 Suitable for all models.Antes heat shunt._.__.....__.__........................*10p
C t2
.0.80
ModelEX 25___ ..........................._..._.._..__..*1.20
0.60
C7
C10
100K ohms -820K ohms
ELEMENTS
Model ECN 240..._._._...._._.__...._.....__*C1.IO
*1.35
Model EG 240..
Model ECCN 240...........__.........._._._._.._..*1.55
P&P
150 Capacitors mixed values approx.

count by weight.._. -_.._.__.....0.60
75 1/8th width Resistors mixed
preferred values-.- 5 Pieces assorted Ferrite Rods
C2
CH5
CH2
CH4
COILS DRX1 Crystal set
range
V.A.T.
Price
Oty
Description
200 Resistors mixed values, approx.
count by weight_._____.__. 0.80
No.
C8
C9
Led
ed
} W-
"....-------*42p
',._._._.._*44p
PLEASE NOTE THE

ABOVE DIRECTIONS
COMPONENT PAKS
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R6 30 klixed 1K ohms -82K ohms
R8 30
*42p
102 for model CN240
*42p
104 for model CN240
32"_....
106 for model CN240
"
*42p
1100 for mode CCN2
1101 for mode
_*42p
1102 for mode
*42p
1020 for mode G240 Ill.
1021 for mode G2401
1022 for mode G240
50 for model X25 ,11/_._._____"
*44p
51 for model X251
52 for model X25 g' _._._...._..__..._.._..*44p
*0
*0.45
*0.79
*1.02
*0.05
x 21"
x
3"
4" x 2"
(Each complete with 1" deep lid 8r screws)
PLEASE ADD 20p POSTAGE AND
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7"
8"
6"
BA7
BA8
BA9
*3.90
BITS
6
*0.4.64
"
watt__.___.._.._ .................... *2.90
SK2. Soldering Kit___._._..._... ..... ........
Add 8% V.A.T. to all prices

marked
Remainder add 25%
#0.46
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CCN
ALUMINIUM BOXES
D.I.N. 2 Pin (Speaker)...._._..__.0.10

0.10
D.I.N. 3 Pin_
D.I.N. 4 Pin____._.._._........_.._...0.14
D.I.N. 5 Pin 180.___.___.._.._0.15
D.I.N. 5 Pin 240__._.._....__...._0.15
D.I.N. 6 Pin_.._.__..___..._.._...........0.18
D.I.N. 7 Pin_ ..___.._._.._..._..._._._.0.17
Jack 2.5mm Screened....._..._...0.17'
0.11
Jack 3.5mm Plastic
Jack 3.5mm Screened.._.__._0.17.
Plastic.._.._......_......_.._._0.14
Jack
Jack '" Screened.........._....____0.20
JackStereo Screened.... -__0.33
Phono_ ............................_...................__0.09
Car Aerial ..........................._...........__0.14
Co-Axial...........___........_.........._._._0.14
INLINE SOCKETS
PS 21
PS 22
PS 23
PS 24
PS 25
PS 26
PS 27
PS 28
PS 29
PS 30
PS 31
PS 32
PS 33
---0.13
D.I.N. 2 Pin (Speaker)......

D.I.N. 3 pin0.1B
D.I.N. 5 Pin 180.
D.I.N. 5 Pin 240
0.19
0.16
Jack 2.5mm Plastic.
...0.16
Jack 3.5mm Plastic
0.28
Jack }" Plastic.
}f"
0.32
Jack
Screened.Jack tereo Plastic_ .. .........._._0.28
Jack Stereo Screened.. ..... ..__.._0.36
0.17
Phono Screened
0.20
Car Aerial
.0.20
Co -Axial.
SOCKETS
PS 35 D.I.N. 2 Pin (Speaker)_..__...__0.07
PS 36 D.I.N. 3 Pin.__..__._.._........._.____.0.08
PS 37 D.I.N. 5 Pin 180..._ ..................__..0.09
PS 38 D.I.N. 5 Pin 240 ....................._...0.10
PS 39 Jack 2.5mm Switched...
.0.11
PS 40 Jack 3,5mm Switched
PS 41 Jack
Switched........_......._.._.._...0.19
PS 42 Jack Stereo Switched...................0.28
PS 43 Phono Single..._...._....._.._........._._.._0.07
PS 44 Phono Double_...._ ...............__...0.08
PS 46 Co -Axial Surface...._ .................._.._.0.08
PS 47 Co -Axial Flush...._._.._.....__...._._.._.0.19
---0.11'
INSTRUMENT CASES
(In 2 sections, Black Vinyl covered top and
sides and bezel)
BV1
BV2
BV3
BV4
8"
11"
9"
x
x
6"
Height
Width
Length
No.
5f"
6'
41"
5}.'
x
x
2"
2-1"
3"
x 11"
Price
*21.25
*21.82
*6.92
*21.339
AUDIO ACCESSORIES
CROSSOVER NETWORK
K4007 1/P Impedance 8 ohms. Insertion
Loss 3dB. Crossover, Frequency
.12 -way
3KHz
PRICE:
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FEBRUARY 1976
EXPERIMENTS
WITH
OPERATIONAL
AMPLIFIERS
learning by Doing
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A Companion to Linear Integrated Circuit Applications which we previously offered you, this book covers a wide range of practical operational
amplifier applications. It gives circuits which include component values, and
suggests measurements that can be made in order to study circuit action.
FROM THE AUTHOR
.. the quickest way to learn about operational amplifiers is actually to use
them in working circuits. It does not matter very much if a wrong connection
is made in the experimental circuits, the operational amplifier type suggested
for use in this book will tolerate quite a few mistakes and even if you destroy
it it should not break you. If resistor values suggested in the circuits are not
at hand try other values, electronic systems will work (in a fashion) with
a considerable range of component values.
CONTENTS
Basic Operational Amplifier Ideas
2
Basic Operational Amplifier Applications
3 Operational Amplifier Circuits with a Non-linear Response
4 Some Signal Processing and Measurement Applications
Operational Amplifiers used in Switching and Timing Applications
6 Operational Amplifiers used for Signal Generation
1
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1976
4 CHANNEL
STEREO MIXER
A comprehensive design which
allows four separate stereo signals
to be combined at any required
mixing level. A particularly attractive feature is that the constructor
may adapt the circuit to obtain input impedances and sensitivities
tailored to his particular requirements.
A multi -channel audio mixer is one of the most
useful pieces of equipment to have around the audio
workshop, especially if one is interested in tape recording or electronic music. Many would-be constructors
are no doubt daunted at the prospect of building such
a unit due to the circuit complexity of a mixer having
integral pre-amplifiers and giving stereo operation.
The mixer described in this article has four stereo
inputs as well as built-in pre -amplifiers, but by using
modern integrated circuits the unit has been kept as
simple as possible. Only three integrated circuits are
used to provide an array of no less than ten amplifiers.
Approximate input sensitivities (r.m.s.) and impedances of the unit are as follows:
Input
A, 0.2mV
microphones),
into 200n (for dynamic
By R. A. Penfold
Input B, 4mV into 50k (for dynamic microphones

with transformers),
Input C, 25m V into 100k (for guitars, etc),
Input D, 135mV into 1.5M (for ceramic pick-ups,
tuners, etc.).
As will become apparent later, these inputs can be
altered to suit particular requirements. This is an important factor as, obviously, individual requirements
may vary considerably. The input sensitivities mentioned above are for an output of 500mV r.m.s. at an
impedance of loon. The pre -amplifiers have a considerable overload margin before serious distortion
occurs.
A mains power supply is employed, as the current
consumption of 30 to 40mA at 12 volts would make
battery operation uneconomic.
BASIC MIXER CIRCUIT
Fig. 1 shows the basic circuit of a four channel
audio mixer. This is a simple passive network and is
really an adding circuit, the output being the sum of
the inputs.
Four equal value potentiometers provide individual
gain controls for the four channels. The four fixed
resistors give isolation between the potentiometers; if
these were omitted the setting of each gain control
would affect the output level of the other three
channels. The values of the fixed resistors should be at
least equal to the value of each potentiometer multiplied by the number of channels, and should
preferably be a good deal greater than this to give
really good isolation between the controls.
Output
Fig. 1. A simple four

channel passive mixing
network. The fixed resistors
should have values well in
excess of those of the
Input A
Input B
Input C
Input D
potentiometers.
406
RADIO
&
1/4
CA34OIE
1/4
13
C3
RIO
1/4CA3401E
CA34OIE
1/4
13
14
C7
C5
IF -
CA 3401E
14
+.i
R11
R9
R12
C4
VR3
VR2
VR1
In B
In C
In D
SK2
SK3
SK4
RI4
RI7
R16
RIS
Co'
i3 -
Out
SKS
Cil
C12
-o+
12V
o-
The right-hand
Fig. 2. The circuit of the left-hand channel of the stereo mixer, less the power supply.
circuits
integrated
the
three
of
sections
unused
the
employs
and
is
identical
channel
supply rail. The resistors can have values lying

PRACTICAL CIRCUIT
a few kilohms and a few megohms. The input
The circuit diagram of the four channel stereo mix- between
coupled
to the inverting input of the amplifier
is
signal
secsupply
the
power
is
less
2.
This
er is given in Fig.
via
blocking
capacitor and a third resistor.
a
d.c.
only.
tion, and is shown for one stereo channel
This third resistor determines the input impedance
VR1 to VR4 and R14 to R17 form the actual mixing of the circuit and also helps to determine the voltage
part of the circuit. A separate pre -amplifier is provid- gain. Selecting resistor values for specific input imed ahead of each potentiometer to give the required pedances and gains is extremely simple. The resistor
sensitivity and input impedance. The output from the in the input circuit is given the value of the required
mixer circuit is then fed to a further amplifier. This input impedance. This value is then multiplied by the
makes good the losses in the mixer and boosts the out- required voltage gain and the result gives the value of
put to a high enough level to drive virtually any tape the resistor which connects between the output and
recorder or amplifier. It also provides the unit with a the inverting input. The remaining bias resistor is approximately double this value.
low output impedance.
As will be seen by referring to Fig. 2, all four preTwo R.C.A. CA3401E integrated circuits are used amplifiers use this simple arrangement. The circuit
as the basis for the pre -amplifiers. Each of these i.c.'s has purposely been designed this way so that the precomprises what are described as four operational
can be easily adapted to suit individual
amplifiers. However, although these have the usual amplifiers
If, for instance, a mixer for four
requirements.
inverting and non -inverting inputs, they cannot be dynamic microphones
were required, this would be
used in quite the same circuit configurations as a con- achieved by simply using the component values
ventional operational amplifier such as the 741.
shown for the dynamic microphone pre-amplifier in
These devices are intended to operate from a single all the pre -amplifiers. By following the details just
rather than a double supply. They are biased by a given, one could also design for input sensitivities and
resistor connected between the output and the inver- impedances to meet other requirements, within
ting input, and a second resistor which connects reason, while still retaining the physical component
between the non -inverting input and the positive layout of the prototype.
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FEBRUARY 1976
COMPONENTS
Resistors
(All fixed values miniature
R1, R1(a) 100k1
; watt
C10, C10(a) 0.47pF plastic foil, type C280

or
R2, R2(a) 220

R3, R3(a) 56k
R4, R4(a) 1M
R5, R5(a) 47k
R6, R6(a) 560k
R7, R7(a) 390k
R8, R8(a) 100k
R9, R9(a) 220k
R10, R10(a) 1M
R11, R11(a) 1.5M
R12, R12(a) 560k
R13, R13(a) 3.3k
R14, R14(a) 47k
R15, R15(a) 47k
R16, R16(a) 47k
R17, R17(a) 47k
R18, R18(a) 39k
R19, R19(a) 820)
R20 470a
VR1, VR1(a) 5k potentiometer,
watt 5%)
(Mullard)
Cll, C11(a)
10012F electrolytic, 10V Wkg.

C12, C12(a) 2,200pF polystyrene
C13, C13(a) 10F electrolytic, 16V Wkg.
C14 1,000F electrolytic, 25V Wkg.
C15 400pF electrolytic, 16V Wkg.
Transformer
Tl Mains transformer, secondary 6-0-6V at 100mA
Semiconductors
IC1, IC1(a) CA3401E
IC2 MC1339P
TRl 2N5172
D1 -D4 1N4002
D5 BZY88C13V
Switch
Sl(a)(b) d.p.s.t. toggle
Sockets
log,
log,
log,
log,
2 -gang
2 -gang
2 -gang
2 -gang
Capacitors
Cl 100F electrolytic, 16V Wkg.
C3, C3(a) 10uF electrolytic, 16V Wkg.
C4, C4(a) 0.47F plastic foil, type C280 (Mullard)
SKl, SK1(a) 3.5mm. jack socket

SK2-SK5 3 -way DIN
Miscellaneous
2 -off "Universal Chassis" sides, 2 x 14in. (Home
Radio)
2 -off "Universal Chassis" plates, 5 x loin. (Home
Radio)
4 -off control knobs
Veroboard, 0.1in. matrix (see text)
Veroboard, 0.15in. matrix (see text)
Veropins (for 0.lin. Veroboard)
Aluminium sheet, for screen
Screened wire
3 -core mains lead
Hardware, materials for case, etc.
OUTPUT AMPLIFIER
As the MC1339P has internal supply filtering and
The output amplifier is based on the Motorola regulation, Cl is the only discrete decoupling compoMC1339P integrated circuit, which is an inexpensive nent that is required for the complete circuit.
The pin functions for the CA3401E and MC1339P
high quality low noise stereo pre -amplifier. It has a
typical channel separation of 70dB and an open loop are shown in Fig.i 3. A regulated output is available at
pin 2 of the MC1339P, but this is not employed in the
gain of 66dB.
Each of the input pre -amplifiers has an output of present circuit and no connection is made to the pin.
50mV, but after the attenuation of the mixer network Both the i.c.'s are available from several retail sources.
this is reduced to only about 12.5mV. The output
amplifier therefore needs a voltage gain of about
MCI339P
32dB or 40 times, to raise the output to the required
CA34OIE
Top view
500mV level. The ratio between the feedback resistors
Top view
R13 and R19 sets the voltage gain at approximately
this level.
Amp earth
+Input
VCC
VCC
tener
Rge earth
tlnput 2
C12 provides high frequency roll -off and prevents
+Input 3
the circuit from oscillating at an ultrasonic frequency. Feedback
Feedback 2
-Input 2
+Input 4
Roll -off
The input of the device receives a bias current via R18
Poll -o11 2
Output 2
-Input 4
and an internal resistor in the i.c. Cll prevents a.c.
Output
Output 2
Output
Output 4
negative feedback via these resistors, and the remain- Input return
Input return 2
- Input
Output 3
ing high level of d.c. feedback produces very stable
Input
Input 2
Earth
-Input 3
biasing.
Signals at the output of the mixer network are
coupled to the input of the i.c. via C10, and the output
Fig. 3. Pin functions of the integrated circuits
of the i.c. is taken via C13 to the output socket.
employed in the four channel mixer
I
I
I
408
CASE CONSTRUCTION
An attractive home-made case for the mixer is easily constructed from Home Radio "Universal Chassis"
members. Two 14in. by 2in. sides form the main
The rear
of the mixer unit, illustrating the input

and output sockets
POWER SUPPLY
The circuit diagram of the mains power supply section is shown in Fig. 4.
Ti is a mains transformer with a 6-0-6 volt secondary. The centre -tap on this secondary is ignored. D1
to D4 provide full -wave rectification and C14
provides smoothing. R20 and D5 produce a stabilised
13 volts, which is applied to the base of TRl. This is
the emitter follower supply output transistor and,
with a drop of almost 1 volt between its base and
emitter, gives a low impedance output of fractionally
more than 12 volts.
framework of the case, and these are drilled as

detailed in Fig. 5.
In the prototype mixer 3 -way DIN sockets are used
for SK2 to SK5, and 3.5mm. jack sockets are used for
SKl and SK1(a). These can of course be altered to
other types should it be felt necessary. The hole for
the mains input lead is fitted with a grommet.
Four 90 sections are cut out of the two flanges of
each "Universal Chassis" side, two out of each flange.
These are removed 2+in. from the flange ends, as
shown in Fig. 5. The two members can then easily be
bent at right angles at these points to form two Ushaped pieces. These are bolted together using short
4BA bolts with nuts. The method of assembly is
shown clearly in the photographs of the interior. The
pieces should be bolted together such that the holes
for Si and the mains lead are both at the left side of
the case, as seen from the front.
Next, cut out two 5+ by 2+ by 1 in. pieces of chipboard, and cover these with a self-adhesive plastic
material having a wood-grain pattern. These are then
screwed to the ends of the framework, to produce a
case of the "book -ends" type.
Two loin. by 5in. "Universal Chassis" plates form
the top and bottom panels of the case. These are cut
SCREEN
Dia to suit Si
0"
13/4`
A.C.
mains
Bend at approx 120
5/8
21/24
T
11/4"
21/4" _3/4
o
2N5172
Lead -outs
Fig. 4. The circuit
tKSQ
COMPONENTS
The accompanying Components List shows all the
parts required for the stereo mixer. Since there are
two stereo channels a- number of components are
duplicated, and this is indicated by listing a second
component with the suffix `(a)'. The choice of stereo
channel is quite arbitrary, and it will be assumed that
the components without a suffix letter appear in the
left-hand channel, whilst those with the suffix `(a)' are
in the right-hand channel. The potentiometers VR1,
VR1(a) to VR4, VR4(a) are four two -gang potentiometers. Four of the sockets, SK2 to SK5, are 3 -way
types common to both channels.
p
SIi
11/8'
REAR
Mains input
of the power supply section
3/4
1/4
dia
I/2 dia
BZY88C13V
11/84
21/24
11/8
SKIa SK2
Io,/\
90 sections removed from flanges
90bend
VR1/la
Dia to
suit Si
VR2Q/2a
51
FRONT
21/24
13/8
17/8
90 bend
3/ie
I1/2u11/24
'
VR3/3a
VR4/4a
I1/2 11/4
I
21/24
of the screen and the two

chassis members which, after bending, form
the sides of the case
Fig. 5. Details
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FEBRUARY 1976
Looking down into the chassis. The positioning

and orientation of the two Veroboard panels is
clearly visible here
down in length so that they become a snug fit between

the end cheeks of the case. The base plate is bolted to
the bottom set of flanges of the case by four short 6BA
bolts with nuts. The top plate is secured to the upper
set of flanges using four self -tapping screws.
An internal screen shields the power supply section
from the mixer circuitry. This is very easily made
from 16 to 24 s.w.g. aluminium, as shown in Fig. 5,
and it is secured behind the front panel on the mounting bush of Si.
MAIN CIRCUITRY
The bulk of the circuitry is assembled on a 5 by
Veroboard panel of Olin. matrix. This is a standard size board and does not need to be cut from a
larger piece. Complete details of the panel are shown
in Fig. 6.
Start by cutting the copper strips at the points
shown in the diagram, using the special spot face

cutter tool. Then drill the two 6BA clearance mounting holes with a No. 31 twist drill.
Wiring of the panel can then commence. The longer
link wires are insulated, and it is probably easiest if
these and the integrated circuits are soldered in first.
The latter are not fitted in sockets but are carefully
mounted direct onto the panel. The remaining components can then be fitted and soldered, one by one,
until the panel is finished.
A large number of components are assembled in a
comparatively small space, and a soldering iron having a miniature bit (min. or less) is really necessary
when wiring up the panel. Even then, great care must
be taken not to bridge any of the copper strips with excess drips of solder.
Veropins are used where leads from the potentiometers and sockets, etc., connect to the panel. The
negative supply is carried to the panel via a lead
which connects to a 6BA solder tag secured Under one
of the mounting nuts for the panel.
Eight leads are indicated in Fig. 6 as connecting to
VR1 to VR4(a). These leads connect to the maximum
volume (i.e. non -earthy) ends of the tracks of these
potentiometers. Since R14 to R17 all have the same
value the sliders of the left-hand channel potentiometers can connect to any of these and do not
necessarily have to follow the circuit diagram. In consequence, the four sliders of VR1 to VR4 connect to
any of the four points marked "L.H. IN". The same
applies to R14(a) to R17(a), and the sliders of VR1(a)
to VR4(a) can connect to any of the points marked
"R.H.IN". To avoid confusion it is necessary to adopt
a convention with the two -gang potentiometers, and
the front sections of these can be in the left-hand
channel and the rear sections in the right-hand
channel.
When completed, the Veroboard panel is mounted
on the base of the cabinet using. two 12in. 6BA bolts,
with the bolt heads under the base. It is positioned as
far to the right of the cape as possible, between the
gain controls and input sockets. Extra nuts are placed
over each mounting bolt between the base and the
panel to space the panel a little way clear of the bottom of the case.
The wiring between the gain controls, input sockets
and component panel is then completed. All the leads
to the input sockets are screened, and the. outer
braiding is earthed to chassis at the sockets. The
earthy ends of the gain control potentiometer tracks,
Detail showing the position taken up by the

screen between the power supply and signal
sections
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clear
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C3
010
0
15
IlaF.=a
0
0 o I o 0
0 0
23
21
19
VRI
5
0
II
0
13
0
17
15
0
23
21
19
0
29
27
25
0
33
0
o/0
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39
0
49
43
41
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45
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VR3,
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VR2
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0 0 0 0 0
29
25
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Q
P
J
K
R.H
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ill
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R17
R0
33
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0 0 0
L.H.
25
23
21
0 0 0
C2a
in
19
17
(L).
0 0
o
15
13
0 0 0 0 0
a(L)
"A
(R)
Solder tag
6BA clear
Input
oo
0(o)0
0
(0)
(01 0
(0)
o
o
(o)
(0)
0.
(o)
(o)
(o)
(07 o
(o)
(o) o
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0(0)
o
0
io
Q(o)
or
(o)
o)
o
0
(o)
0(
(o)
(o
o(o)
(o) e
(o)
o (o
o
(o)
(o
o (o) o
(o)
(o)
(o)
(o)
(o)
o
0
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0 (o) 0
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B
Fig. 6. The mixer components are assembled on a Veroboard panel. Connections to the input sockets
and the gain controls are described in the text
both left and right channel, are all connected together,

and are then taken to chassis at a solder tag at the
VR4/4(a) end, the tag being held under one of the
nuts securing the base plate. The wiring between the
potentiometers and the component panel does not
have to be screened, but the leads should be kept as
short and direct as is reasonably possible.
POWER SUPPLY WIRING

The power supply section, apart from the mains
transformer, is wired up on a 0.15in. matrix
Veroboard panel having 11 by 16 holes. The copper

strips run across the width of the board and none of
these are cut. Details of the panel are given in Fig. 7.
411
FEBRUARY 1976
Start construction of this by cutting an 11 hole section of board from a piece 22 in. wide, then drill out the
two 6BA clear mounting holes. The various components and the single link wire can then be soldered
in position.
Next connect the two secondary leads from
view from the rear with the cover removed
To complete the unit, the 3-core mains lead and the

primary of T1 are wired up, with S1 in the live and
neutral leads as indicated in Fig. 4. The mains lead
earth wire is soldered to the tag under the mounting
nut for Tl. The mains lead should be correctly terminated in a fused .3 -way plug.
Pos. output
P
6BA clear
O
O
0 0
41.1
0
0
Fig. 7. The power supply components are wired

up on a second Veroboard panel
o
o o o
il
R20
0 0
-+.
0 0
0
J-
_.-_
o o o o o
C14
0
1-*
-- + [
D4
-- -`
o D3 0
000
0 DI o
/ of1
/
T1
transformer Tl. Solder a lead from the negative output on the panel to a solder tag which can be fitted under one of the mounting nuts securing Tl. Fit, also, a
lead which will take the positive output to the appropriate Veropin on the main component panel. The
power supply panel is then mounted by means of two
1 zin. 6BA bolts in the same way as was the component
panel. It should be to the rear of the case and on the
extreme left-hand side. Connect the positive output
lead to the main component panel, then mount Ti
just behind Sl. Fit the screen of Fig. 5 by means of the
mounting bush of Sl, so that it takes up the position
shown in the photographs.
CI5
'
sec.
Direction
of
strips
>
0 2
L-.
TRI
Earthed to solder tag at
T1
TESTING
Before turning the unit on,. check all the wiring
thoroughly then connect a multimeter switched to
read voltages around 12 volts across the supply rails.
Upon switching on this should give a reading of 12
volts. If a significantly different reading is obtained,
switch off at once and recheck the wiring.
If and when a correct reading is obtained, connect
the output of the mixer to an amplifier via a screened
lead, and then confirm that all eight inputs are being
properly controlled by the four potentiometers.
BACK NUMBERS
For the benefit of new readers we would draw attention to our back number
service.
We retain past issues for a period of two years and we can, Occasionally,
supply copies more than two
years old. The cost is the cover price stated on the issue, plus 11p postage.
Before undertaking any constructional project described in a back issue, it must be

borne in mind that
components readily available at the time of publication may no longer be so.
We regret that we are unable to supply photo copies of articles where an issue
is not
Libraries and members of local radio clubs can often be very helpful where an issue is notavailable.
available for
sale.
412
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135mm. (8+ x 5+in.) Published by Newnes-Butterworths. Price 5.80.
The arrival of this book on the reviewer's desk was like the re -appearance of an old friend, since in
the past he has obtained much help and information from it in its first edition form. Appearing now as
an extensively revised and updated second edition, the book covers recent advances in stereo
reproduction, dealing also with three -element stereo and advances in enclosure design.
The book is divided into five parts, the first four of these discussing the loudspeaker, the enclosure,
the listening room and stereo practice. The fifth part describes acoustic measurements and the
building of enclosures. In the latter instance dimensioned drawings are given for no less than 27
different enclosures, the constructional information for which was provided by seven leading
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This work is of an authoritative nature and will be of especial value to the home -constructor who
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This third edition of Transistor Electronic Organs For The Amateur has been completely revised
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The first chapter of the book deals with the terminology employed in the field of organs whilst the
second gives an introduction to transistor basics. The third chapter, devoted to electronic organ
designs, is the longest in the book and takes in power supplies, oscillators, frequency dividers,
vibrato, waveshaping and other relevant aspects of organ functioning. Integrated ciruits encountered
in this chapter include the TCA430-N, which can provide four RC oscillators, the SAJ110 seven stage frequency divider and the TCA250A double filter amplifier. The fourth chapter provides further
transistor organ circuits whilst the fifth and last deals with miscellaneous experimental circuits,
amplifiers and speakers.
There are five appendices which give colour coding, a frequency table for tonal derivations,
a glossary of organ stops, a table relating British and American instrument wires and a nomogram for
inductive and capacitive resonance at audio frequencies.
PRACTICAL TRIAC/SCR PROJECTS FOR THE EXPERIMENTER. By R. W. Fox. 197 pages, 215 x
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This book consists of an American text with an introductory chapter for English readers, and it
covers the whole field of triggered solid-state devices. In addition to the triacs and SCR's in the title
these include diacs, unijunction transistors, programmable unijunction transistors, silicon unilateral
switches and silicon bilateral switches.
The theoretical treatment in the book can be of considerable help to a technician or experimenter
commencing work with these devices and there are very many practical working circuits illustrating
the various ways in which trigger devices can be controlled. These are dealt with broadly in terms of
static control and phase control. Other sections of the book cover motor control circuits, the heat sinking of thyristors and the choice of thyristors for particular applications.
Some of the circuits dealing with a.c. mains switching and control are applicable to American
7
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This is another book having an American text with an introductory chapter for English readers. It is
also a book which was written quite some years ago, although it has now been re -issued in 1975.
These points having been made the book, whilst not being fully representative of the present
scene, nevertheless provides a useful introduction to transistor operation and to transistor receivers.
Much of the servicing information is straightforward and sensible, and is applicable in general to
almost any generation of radio receiving equipment. It is apparent that this book has been popular
over the years and this factor may well be the reason for its appearance now.
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NEWS
AND
NEW RANGE OF CHINON HI-FI EQUIPMENT
brand name. This new equipment is also available in

Wallace Heaton shops
part of the Dixons Group.
We show in the accompanying photograph the
Chinon TC5000D Cassette Deck. A switchable Dolby
noise reduction circuit is built into the TC5000D. This
deck, too, has facilities for both normal and chrome
tape. The twin `VU' meters are supplemented by peak
signal warning indicators. Separate sliding level controls are provided for recording from microphones or
auxiliary sound sources making Mic/Line mixing
possible. In addition to the usual digital tape counter
the TC5000D has a built-in Memory system. A button
operated switch, coupled with the auto stop facility, enables a specific point to be fixed on a cassette
in either recording or playback mode
so that the
cassette stops automatically at the pre -determined
point on the tape. Price 99.95.
completely new range of hi-fi equipment has been

launched by Dixons under their exclusive Chinon
A
NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR OLD ESTABLISHED FOOTBALLCLUB

One of the founder -members of the Football League,
first division Aston Villa, are to become the next football
to equip with a GEC 2050 seat reservation
system from GEC Computers Limited. An order has
been placed for a system to be installed early
next year.
Aston Villa's present box office methods are

manual and involve a considerable amount of handl-
ing, sorting and storing of books of pre-printed tickets.

The new GEC 2050 system will enable box office staff
to rapidly call up a visual display showing the state of
sale of any chosen block of seats for any forthcoming
match. Tickets are printed on the spot as required
and, simultaneously with the action of printing, accountancy and statistical records are updated on the
computer memory automatically. No specialist computer knowledge is necessary to operate the system.
INGENIOUS AERIAL MAST FIXING FROM RAWLPLUG

The Rawlplug Company Limited have just released
an ingenious new fixing for television and radio aerial
masts. Called the Rawlplug SSB1, the new selfsupporting bracket outdates the traditional and timeconsuming lashing kit. With the SSB1, aerial rigs can
be safely and strongly fixed in less than two minutes.
The SSB1 is ready assembled and features two adjustable arms which are clipped into the mortar joints
of brickwork and locked by a single bolt.
The SSB1 offers professional aerial riggers more
rigging opportunities a day and yet is simple enough
for the do-it-yourself enthusiast.
Ideal for the majority of domestic aerial installations, the Rawlplug SSB1 has a recommended
retail price of 2.21 plus VAT at 8%. Trade enquiries
to Roger Walker, The Rawlplug Company Limited,
Rawlplug House, 147 London Road, Kingston-uponThames, Surrey, KT2 6NR.
SSB i Product Manager, Roger
Walker, demonstrates his complete faith in the product on the
4th floor of Rawlplug House.
COMMENT
VEROELECTRONICS LEADSHEARS
Vero Electronics Ltd of the Industrial Estate,
Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hants have announced

the introduction of their Leadshear range of low cost,
high quality cutters. Leadshears have been designed
to offer a long life with efficient economical cutting of
wire.
A quick return spring allows continuous operation

without adjustment. The cutters themselves are oil
hardened and are fitted with non -slip light weight
grips for ease of use.
Type 74-0476D has a unique cut'n'catch action
which guarantees against flying ends and thus meets
the new safety requirements which are being applied
WORLD RADIO CLUB

Consequent upon a recent World Radio Club broadcast in the BBC's World Service, in which our
Technical and Production editors were guests, we
have taken an increasing interest in this weekly
transmission. Although primarily intended for
overseas listeners, the programme can be picked up
satisfactorily in most parts of the UK. In addition to
giving information of use to DX listeners, technical
matters of interest are dealt with in an informative
and not too technical fashion, and are therefore of
particular value to less advanced constructors. In the
broadcast received just before these notes were
written, the subjects of resonance and aerial tuning
units were dealt with in an easily assimilated manner.
Broadcasts are on Wednesdays at 13.30 repeated on
Sundays at 08.15 G.M.T. In Southern and Eastern
England we found reception was best on 276 metres,
and in the West Country on 49 metres.
Readers interested in becoming members of the
World Radio Club should write to World Radio Club,
BBC World Service, Bush House, London.
LASERS MEASURE RUST
in industry. All types are available on an ex -stock

basis.
HENRY'S-LINDAIR OPERATE NEW

'PART EXCHANGE SCHEME'
Henry's-Lindair, one of Europe's largest hi-fi and
audio retail groups, operate a new Part Exchange
Department within the group. This scheme is one
more step in the planned expansion programme of the
company which coincides with the opening of two new
units in Reading and Notting Hill Gate, London.
While Part Exchange has been an accepted part of
allied electrical goods retailing, there is no such
`trade-in' facility for customers in the hi-fi and audio
business which gives customers the opportunity to offset the cost of their new equipment with such a
straightforward transaction in one store.
Customers who bring their old equipment into any
Henry's-Lindair store will be given a reasonable
`trade-in' allowance by fully trained salesmen which
they may then use against the purchase of new equipment from that particular store. The trade-in equipment will then be passed to the Service Department, if
necessary, where it will be tested and overhauled. It
will then be sold through one of the group's newly established Bargain Centres in Edgware Road and
Tottenham Court Road, London, with a three months
guarantee.
Lasers have been used in a novel way for measuring in

an inaccessible part of a nuclear power station.
Britain's Central Electricity Generating Board has
devised an instrument, cylindrical in shape and only
150 millimetres in diameter which can be lowered into
steel tubes to check for corrosion, it was reported on a
BBC science programme.
It contains two lasers. One laser produces pulses of
focused which actually blast a tiny hole in the rust.
The other laser a beam of light into the hole. The instrument can detect the light which is reflected back
when the bright metal underneath the rust is exposed.
The number of laser pulses needed to penetrate the
rust is an indication of its thickness.
Dr D. T. -Swift-Hook,who described the instrument
at a meeting at the Royal Society in London, said that
it was like measuring rust by scraping it off with a
but more accurate.
penknife
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FEBRUARY 1976
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--LU GGESTED
CIRCUIT
H 303
Battery Voltage
Monitor
By G. A. French
It is common practice in battery

operated test equipment to fit a simple
zener diode voltage stabilizer circuit
for any stages which require a constant
supply voltage. In many instances this
consists of a zener diode coupled to an
emitter follower. Alternatively the circuit may quite simply employ a zener
diode on its own.
The only disadvantage with these
circuits is that if the supply voltage is
not monitored it may fall, as the
battery ages, to a level which is too low
for the stabilizing action to take place.
The user of the test equipment may
continue to employ it unaware that the
stabilized voltage is no longer present,
whereupon the equipment may offer
incorrect readings or results.
This article describes a comparator
circuit which causes the stabilized
voltage to be abruptly reduced to a
very low value when the supply
battery voltage falls to a predetermined level. Thus, as soon as
battery voltage approaches the level at
which stabilization ceases, the equipment shuts down and will not function
until a new battery has been fitted.
ZENER CIRCUIT
A typical zener diode and emitter
follower circuit is illustrated in Fig. 1.
In this, a small current flows via R1
into the zener diode ZD1, across which
a stabilized voltage appears. The junction of R1 and ZD1 connects to the
base of the transistor TR1, the emitter
of which feeds the stabilized voltage,
less the voltage dropped in the base emitter junction, to the stage or stages
being supplied. The circuit has the
merit that nearly all of the stabilized
supply current flows through the transistor, whereupon the current flowing
in RI alters only slightly despite wide
chances in the current drawn from the
transistor emitter. Also, the zener
diode current can be kept low, thereby
giving an economy in overall battery
current.
Fig. 2 shows the stabilizing circuit of

Fig. 1 modified to function as a battery
voltage monitor. The components

which are added are a 741 operational
amplifier functioning as a voltage comparator, a pre-set potentiometer, a fixed resistor and another zener diode.
The idea of using a 741 i.c. as a battery
voltage comparator is not new, and
was employed in the "Battery Condition Indicator" described by P. R.
Arthur in the October 1975 issue of
this journal. The present circuit differs
from the previous design which caused a light -emitting diode to be illuminated at the pre-set battery
voltage level.
Circuit operation in Fig. 2. is very
simple. The stabilized voltage across
ZD2 is applied to the inverting input of
the i.c. whilst the voltage on the slider
of R2 is applied to the non -inverting
input. When the non-inverting input is
positive of the inverting input the i.c.
output is fully positive, allowing a
current to flow through RI to ZD1,
whereupon the stabilized voltage is
present, as in Fig. 1, at the emitter of
TR1. When the non -inverting input is
negative of the inverting input the i.c.
output swings fully negative,
1. A standard voltage
stabilizing circuit for battery
operated equipment
whereupon the voltage across ZD1 and

that at the emitter of TR1 falls to a
very low level. R2 i adjusted such that
the changeover in i.c. output occurs
when the battery voltage is at the
minimum level for which satisfactory
stabilization can take place.
In practice the voltage at the 741
output, when this is fully positive, is
approximately 0.8 volt below the
voltage on the positive supply rail.
When it is fully negative the 741 output is about 1.75 volts above the
negative rail. The output can readily
supply currents up to some 10mA or so
for R1 and ZD1.
COMPONENTS
In Fig. 2, TR1, RI and ZD1 may be
the same components that would be
employed in the circuit of Fig. 1. R2
can be a small skeleton pre-set potentiometer and R3 a }watt 10% resistor.
ZD2 may be a zener diode from the
BZY88 series, having a zener voltage
approximately equal to half the
battery voltage. Thus it may be
BZY88C4V7 for a 9 volt battery. The
6.2 volt version may be used for a 12
volt supply and the 7.5 volt version for
a 15 volt supply.
Fig. 2 shows the 741 in its 14 pin
d.i.l. form. The 8 pin package may
Fig.
Stab.
voltage
TR'
ZD
416
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TRI
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pin 2 is the inverting input, pin 3 the
non -inverting input and pin 6 the output. Also, pin 7 of the 8 pin package
connects to the positive supply and pin
4 to the negative supply.
To set up the circuit, R2 slider is initially set to the centre of its travel and
a voltage equal to that at which it is
the low state. Conversely, if the i.c.

output is low the slider of the potentiometer is moved towards the positive
end of the track until the point of
changeover is reached.
If the battery supply is in excess of
15 volts it is preferable to insert
resistors in series with R2 as illustrated in Fig. 3. This circuit is
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applied to the supply rails. A testmeter
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connected between the 741 output and
the negative supply rail. If the i.c. output is high the slider of R2 is moved
slowly towards the negative end of its
track until the point is reached at
which the output suddenly changes to
suitable for battery voltages up to 24

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FEBRUARY 1976
2 TRANSISTOR
PERSONAL RECEIVER
By A. P. Roberts
A simple receiver design offering earphone reception on

the medium wave band. A particularly attractive feature is the
very low current consumption, this being less than
1 mA from the 9 volt battery.
Dual, gate m.o.s.f.e.t.'s can now be purchased at

reasonable prices and this fact, together with their
high performance as r.f. amplifiers, makes them an
ideal choice for use in a simple medium wave t.r.f.
receiver. The receiver described in this article
employs a dual gate m.o.s.f.e.t. as a regenerative
detector followed by a conventional high gain single
transistor audio stage.
Good reception of the usual B.B.C. medium wave
transmissions is possible, and after dark (in the
South -East of England) the author has also received
many foreign stations. The output is suitable for a
crystal earphone only, from which very good volume
is obtained. An output in excess of 1 volt r.m.s. is
possible on strong stations.
The receiver is very simple to operate and has a
single control only
The receiver is quite compact, being housed in a

commercially made plastic case having approximate
dimensions of 4i by 3 by loin. There is no undue
cramping of the components inside the case, and so
the receiver is suitable for construction by a near beginner.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
A very simple circuit is used, and this is shown in
Fig. 1.
Dual gate m.o.s.f.e.t.'s have extremely high input
impedances and so it is possible to connect a tuned

circuit direct to gate 1 of TR1 with a negligible loss of
efficiency. In the present receiver, the tuned circuit
given by L2 and VC1 is so connected. L2 is wound on a
ferrite rod, and therby acts as a ferrite aerial coil. It
also provides negative gate bias to TRl by holding the
gate 1 at the same d.c. potential as the negative supply
rail. VC1 is the receiver tuning capacitor and provides
coverage of the entire medium wave band.
R2 is the source bias resistor for TRl, with C2 as its
bypass capacitor. Positive feedback, or regeneration,
is provided between TRl drain and the ferrite aerial
by way of Ll. Regeneration has several beneficial
effects. First, it increases the gain of the circuit and,
second, it gives a very marked increase in selectivity.
A regenerative detector relies on the fact that the
amplifying device amplifies half -cycles of one polarity
more than those of the opposite polarity, and this
provides a form of rectification and detection.
Regeneration tends to increase the inequality of the
two levels of amplification, and so also increases the
efficiency of the detector.
R1 is the drain load for TRl, and Cl bypasses most
of the r.f. signal which is present across it. The
remaining audio signal is fed to the base of TR2 via
d.c. blocking capacitor C3.
TR2 is a high gain transistor and is used as a common emitter amplifier. It has R4 as its collector load
resistor and R3 as its base bias resistor. Any small
residual r.f. signal present at the collector of TR2 will
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be in phase with gate 1 of TRi, and could cause instability. C4 is therefore included to bypass this
remaining r.f. signal.
The a.f. signal at TR2 collector is directly coupled
to the crystal earphone. JK1 has a single make contact which switches the set on when the jack plug is inserted into the socket, and turns it off again when the
plug is removed.
Power is obtained from a PP3 9 volt battery, and as
the current consumption of the receiver is less than
imA, this has a very prolonged life and running costs
are extremely low.

TRi may be a 3N140 or a 40673. Both have similar
characteristics, but the 40673 also has integral diodes
which protect the gate insulation from damage due to
excessive gate voltage. There is a choice also for TR2,
which may be a BC108C or BC109C. These transistors can be obtained from a number of retailers.
For example, the 3N140, 40673 and BC109C are
available from Technomatic Ltd., 54 Sandhurst
Road, London, N.W.9. The plastic case is available
from H. L. Smith & Co. Ltd., 287 Edgware Road,
London, W.2.
All the parts for the receiver are secured to the

front panel of its case
+9V
C4
C3
BC108C BC109C
Lead -outs
LI
40673
L2
3N140 40673
Lead
-outs
Fig.
3N140
or
s-gl
1.
The circuit
JK1
TR2
TRI
g2
BC108C
or
BC109C
VCI
of the 2 transistor personal receiver. This switches on when an earphone plug is inserted in the output jack socket
COMPONENTS
Resistors
(All + watt 10%)
Ri 5.6k
R2 4.7k
Socket
JK1 3.5mm. jack socket (see text)
R3 2.7M
R4 6.8k
Capacitors
Cl 0.01F plastic foil, type C280 (Mullard)
C2 10F electrolytic, 10 V. Wkg.
C3 2.2F electrolytic, 10 V. Wkg.
C4 0.011.LF plastic foil, type C280 (Mullard)
C5 0.1F plastic foil, type C280 (Mullard)
VC1 air -spaced variable (see text)
Transistors
TRi 3N140 or 40673
TR2 BC108C or BC109C
Miscellaneous
9 volt battery type PP3 (Ever Ready)
Battery connector
Crystal earphone with 3.5mm. jack plug
Ferrite rod (see text)
Large control knob
Plastic case, 4+ x 3 x 1+in. approx. (H. L. Smith
& Co., Ltd.)
Plain Veroboard, 0.15in. matrix
Connecting wire, etc.
FEBRUARY 1976
419
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3/4'ìnsulating tape
'I
Readers who would prefer not to cut down a longer

ferrite rod may use a 4 by fin. ferrite rod, which is
available from Henry's Radio, Ltd. The slightly increased length will not have any serious effect on tuning range and there is adequate space for the 4in. rod
in the plastic case.
33/4"x 3/8'1errite rod
75 turns
32 swg
I
Lead -outs approx.3'long
turn (single
strand insulated
connecting wire)
Fig. 2. Details of the ferrite rod aerial assembly.
Regeneration level is controlled by moving

along the rod
FERRITE AERIAL
The ferrite aerial is home-made, and is wound on a
3i by ein. diameter ferrite rod. A rod of this length is
not readily obtainable, and it will then be necessary to
break a 3fin. length from a longer rod. This is easily

done by first cutting a deep V-shaped groove around
the circumference of the rod at the point where it is to
be broken. The groove is made with the aid of a small
triangular file. The rod is then broken over the edge of
a workbench, and should give a fairly straight and
clean break at the groove. There will be no adverse
effect on performance if the break is a little jagged.
Details of the two windings are shown in Fig. 2. Ll
merely consists of a single loop of single strand insulated connecting wire which is slipped over one end
receiver
L2 consists of 75 turns of 32 s.w.g. enamelled or
d.s.c. copper wire wound directly onto the rod. The
winding starts tin. from one end of the rod, and a
length of fin. wide insulating tape is used to hold the
end of the winding in place. The coil is close -wound as
neatly as possible in a single layer. A second piece of
insulating tape is used to secure the wire end to the
ferrite rod at the finish. Leave lead -outs about 3in.
COMPONENT PANEL
Most of the components are wired up on a plain (i.e.
without copper strips) 0.15in. matrix Veroboard panel. This has 10 by 5 holes, and is cut from a larger
board by means of a hacksaw. The component layout
and details of the underside wiring are shown in Fig.
3.
Mount the components in the positions shown in

the diagram, and then bend their lead -out wires flat
against the underside of the panel. Making reference
to the underside view in Fig. 3, solder together the
lead -outs accordingly.
If TR1 is a 3N140 it will be supplied with a metal
clip short-circuiting the four lead -outs together and to
the case. This clip must not be removed until all the
wiring to the receiver has been completed. If at any
future time it is necessary to carry out work on the
receiver, use a short length of thin bare wire to shortcircuit the leads of TR1 together while the work is being carried out.
These precautions are not necessary when a 40673
is employed. The internal protective diodes in the
40673 prevent the transistor from damage by static
voltages, and this device can be treated in much the
same manner as an ordinary silicon transistor. The
soldering iron should be earthed regardless of whether
a 3N140 or a 40673 is used.
long.
2
3
VC! (fixed
vanes)
5/
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R2,J,
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VC! (moving vanes)
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4
3
2
Looking straight at the rear of the front panel.

There is adequate space for the components
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Fig. 3. Most of the parts are assembled on a

component panel, and are wired up as shown
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here
Contacts must not touch until

the jack plug is inserted
Fig. 4. The output jack is modified to provide an

on -off switching function
JACK SOCKET
The jack socket is required to make a contact when
the jack plug is inserted, but 3.5mm. sockets fitted
with such a contact are not readily available. It is,
however, a simple matter to modify a 3.5mm. jack
socket of open construction which has a contact which
breaks when the plug is fitted. Most, if not all, open
construction 3.5mm. jack sockets have this break contact.
The unmodified jack socket has two contacts, a fixed upper one and a flexible lower one. The modification merely consists of carefully bending the fixed
contact down below the flexible one, so that the socket
takes up the appearance shown in Fig. 4. Note that
whereas the contacts were previously touching until
the plug was inserted, now they do not do so until the
plug is fitted. If it is found difficult to insert the jack
plug, or if it will not enter properly at all, the fixed
contact must be bent down a little further.
CASE LAYOUT
The specified case has a removable lid which is
used here as the front panel. The receiver is built up
on this panel, and Fig. 5 shows the general layout of
the components inside the case.
VC1 is mounted by three short 4BA countersunk
screws passed through the panel, and these are not
supplied with the capacitor. A central lin. diameter
hole is required for its spindle. The positions of the
three 4BA clearance mounting holes can be located by
first pressing a piece of paper against the front plate of
the capacitor and then using this as a template to
mark out the hole positions on the panel. The three
mounting screws must not be permitted to penetrate
more than fractionally inside the front plate of the
capacitor, as they may then damage the capacitor
vanes. If necessary, spacing washers can be used over
the mounting screws, between the capacitor front
plate and the inside surface of the case front panel.
The value of VC1 is not very critical, and any air spaced variable capacitor small enough to fit in the
case and having a value between 170 and 210pF may
be employed. A single gang Jackson type '01' with a
value of 208pF would be suitable, as also would the
176pF section of a 2 -gang Jackson type '00' capacitor.
The ferrite aerial rod is mounted on a wooden block
measuring e by t by tin. and having a semicircular
groove across one surface into which the rod fits. First
take up a piece oft by tin. timber and drill a lin. hole
with its centre tin. from one end. Then cut the timber
across the hole centre, and the block with its groove
will be produced. The aerial rod is glued to the wooden
block which, in turn, is glued to the inside of the front
panel.
When these components have been mounted, the
component panel is wired into circuit. Fig. 5 illustrates the remaining wiring of the receiver. The tag
layout shown for JK1 should conform with normal
jack sockets of open construction, but if any doubt exists about tag positioning a continuity tester or
ohmmeter may be employed to determine the tags
which connect to the individual socket contacts. The

socket may then be wired up to agree with the circuit
of Fig. 1.
Heavy gauge single strand insulated wire of around
18 s.w.g. is used to complete the connections between
JK1, VC1 and the component panel. If these leads are
kept reasonably short the component panel will be
held quite firmly in position and will require no
further mounting.
Component panel
Wooden block
J
Fig. 5. Component layout and wiring behind
the front panel
ADJUSTMENT
Only a single adjustment is required to the finished
receiver, and that is to set the regeneration level. This
is carried out by sliding Ll along the ferrite rod to find
its optimum position.
Start with Ll at the very end of the rod and, with
the earphone plugged in, adjust VC1 in search of
stations. A few should be received, but if there are
none or if they are very weak Ll probably has the
wrong phase. It must be removed from the rod,
rotated through 180 degrees, and then replaced on the
rod.
It should be possible to increase the level of received signals by sliding Ll further along the rod towards
L2. If it is taken too far along the rod, however, the
circuit will begin to oscillate, this being heard as a
whistle when the receiver is tuned across a station. Ll
is taken as far towards L2 as is possible without the
set breaking into oscillation at any setting of VC1. The
receiver will then have maximum sensitivity and
selectivity. If preferred, the level of regeneration can
be reduced slightly whereupon, at the cost of lower
sensitivity and selectivity, improved audio quality
will result.
When the optimum position for Ll has been found
it can be glued or taped to the rod, care being taken to
ensure that its position is not significantly altered in
the process.
Finally, legends indicating function can, if desired,
be affixed to the front panel below JK1 and the knob
for VC1, these being taken from `Panel Signs' Set No.
4 (available from the publishers of this journal). Also,
a simple scale may be fitted behind the knob. A piece
of foam rubber or plastic may be glued to the rear of
the case behind the battery, to hold the latter in place
when the two parts of the case are screwed together.
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FEBRUARY 1976
SHORT WAVE NEWS

FOR DX LISTENERS
By Frank A. Baldv.in
Times = GMT
Frequencies = kHz
In the past few issues we have discussed some of the

Dx transmissions emanating from the East and Far
East and, I trust, some readers who have recently
joined the ranks of Dxers will have logged a few that
Radio Hanoi on 6449 at 1640, YL with a rousingly

patriotic song in Vietnamese, in the 1st Network
programme to South Vietnam. Sign -off at 1657 after
identification in Vietnamese, without National
Anthem. Also logged at 2216, YL announcer with
many mentions of Vietnam.
have been highlighted here.

We now come to the really difficult Dx which, if you
manage to log, award yourself an accolade!
Radio Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, operates
on 3322 with a power of 10kW from 1930 to 2200 with
the District Service and has been reported here in the
UK around 2000, the languages being English, Pidgin
and a multitude of local dialects.
Radio Wewak on 3335, also
New Guinea,
has a power of 10kW and radiates the District Service
from 2000 to 2200.
Then there is Port Moresby on 3925 with a power
of 10kW with the National Service from 1945 to 2230.
A good time for this one is around 2015, we heard
them with a report of the Darwin disaster, in English,
way back in December 1974. Port Moresby also
operates on 4890 with a power of 10kW and can
sometimes be heard here in the UK when opening
transmission at 2000. Schedule is from 2000 to 2215.
Or, of course, you could switch the receiver and your
attention to South Korea in the shape of KBC Seoul
which has a power of 5kW and operates from 2000 to
1700 with the Home Service 1. Nominally on 3918,
we recently logged it on a measured 3917.5 at 2040.
NOW HEAR THIS

Current schedules being rather sparse, regular
followers of this feature will probably be interested in
some of the more unusual loggings that have taken
place within the past few weeks.
CHINA
Kunming on 6936.5 at 1550, programme of local
classical music in Provincial Service 2. Sign -off with
choral "Internationale" at 1600.
VIETNAM
Radio Hanoi on 7374 at 1506, YL in Vietnamese,

local songs in 1st Network programme directed to
South Vietnam (replacing Saigon now Ho Chi Min
City, programmes). Also logged in parallel on a
measured 10060.5.
INDONESIA
Jakarta on 6045 at 1604, OM with religious chants
ater announcements by OM in Malindo.
ISRAEL
Jerusalem on 9400 at 1906, songs and music from
British musical comedy in the Domestic Service 2

programme to Europe and N. America, announcements in Hebrew. Schedule 1900 to 2305, also
logged in parallel on 12045.
Jerusalem on 15512.5 at 1443, OM with songs in
Hebrew in Demostic Service 2 programme to Europe
and N. America. Schedule from 0600 to 1845, also
logged in parallel on 12080.
MEXICO
Radio Mexico on 15385 at 2031, OM with identification in Spanish, local songs and music.
AROUND THE DIAL

The introductory paragraphs in the past few issues
have dealt with the reception of broadcast stations
located in the East, Far East and South -East Asia on
the low frequency bands so here are listed some of the
transmitters in these areas which have been recently
entered in the log book.
INDIA
Hyderabad on 4800 at 1525, typical local -style

music, 6 pips at 1530, station identification and world
news in English by OM newscaster. Schedule 1130 to
1830.
Delhi on 3365 at 1605, YL announcer in local

dialect, songs and music for local consumption. Afternoon schedule is from 1230 to 1735 with the news in
English at 1530 and 1730.
Delhi on 3925 at 1502. OM with local songs,
orchestra with Indian music. Schedule is from 1330 to
1735 with the news in English at 1430, 1530 and 1730.
Lucknow on 3205 at 1529, OM with a talk in Hindi
then newscast in English at 1530. Schedule (afternoon) is from 1130 to 1830.
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RADIO
&
Peking on 4960 at 1445, YL with a talk in

Gahauti on 3375 at 1513, songs by YL, local music,
Schedule (Foreign Service in Japanese) is
Japanese.
mostly
are
(programmes
dialect
talk by OM in Asian
in Assamese). Full schedule is from 0025 to 0145 and from 0930 to 1525, additionally May to October from
from 1145 to 1730. A newscast in English is scheduled 2130 to 2155.
PLA Fukien on 3200 at 1859, OM in Chinese, local
at 1530.
orchestral music. Schedule is from 1000 to 2000 (May
to October from 1215), from 2005 to 0040.
PAKISTAN
Foochow on 4975 at 2102, OM in Chinese, military
Quetta on 3870 at 1518, YL and OM alternate with
announcements in local dialect then into programme music. Schedule is from 0740 to 1600, 2050 to 0540; to
of songs and music. I well remember "discovering" Taiwan from 1600 to 1810.
Kunming on 4759 at 1605, OM and YL alternate
this station some three years ago. The schedule is
in
Chinese in Provincial Service 1. Sign -off at 1620
from
October
May
to
to
additionally
1810;
from 1315
choral rendition of the "Internationale".
to
0430.
after
from
0115
0100 to 0400, November to April
Karachi on 3890 at 1525, OM with a seemingly Schedule is from 0950 to 1620 and from 2150 to 0800,
endless talk in vernacular. Schedule (November to relaying Yunnan 1.
PLA Fukien on 3640 at 1440, OM with a talk in
April) is from 1415 to 1810.
Standard Chinese in the Network 1 Service to Taiwan
BANGLADESH
and other offshore islands, also logged in parallel on
Dacca on 4890 at 1450, YL with songs in local - 4042.5. Schedule is from 1150 to 2240.
style, OM announcer. Schedule is from 0030 to 0400
PLA Fukien on 2430 at 1605, OM in Amoy in the
and from 1200 to 1545.
Network 2 Service to Taiwan and other offshore
islands, also logged in parallel on 3300 and on 4380.
NEPAL
Kathmandu on 5007 at 0055, OM in Nepali. This
SINGAPORE
one can also be hard during afternoons, appearing in
Radio Singapore on 5010 at 1602, programme of
our log at 1435, YL with songs, music typical of the light classical music, songs in English and anarea and announcements in Nepali. This is the Home nouncements, also in parallel on 5052.
Service having a schedule from 0020 to 0350 and from
1150 to 1730 and can also be heard in parallel on
INDONESIA
3425.
Jakarta on 4804.5 at 2202, OM with a newscast in
Malindo after station sign -on at 2200. Schedule is
SRI LANKA
from 1000 to 1600 and from 2200 to 0100 in the
Colombo on 4870 at 1618, local -style music, songs Programme Nasional.
in Sinhala in the Channel 2 programme which has a
Banda Aceh on 4955 at 1542, OM in Malindo, local
schedule from 0015 to 0300 and from 1030 to 1730. music in the distinctive style of Indonesia, song by
YL. Schedule 0500 to 0800, 1000 to 1600 and 2300 to
BURMA
0100.
Rangoon on 4725 at 1404, YL with songs, music in
Palembang on 4855 at 1547, local -style music,
-off
without
the appealing (to me) local -style; sign
songs and announcements in Malindo. Schedule 0900
National Anthem, after a few bars of local music, at to 1600 and from 2200 to 0100 (Sundays 0000 to
1415. The schedule is from 1100 to 1415. Also logged 0700).
on 5039 at 1440, OM with a talk on foreign affairs in
Yogyakarta on 5047 at 1550, OM announcer,
English. Schedule is from 0930 to 1600 with the local music, gongs, chimes. Schedule is from 1000 to
programmes in English being from 1430 to 1600.
1600 and from 2200 to 0230.
Ujang Padang on 4719 at 1400, OM in Malindo
THAILAND
then into programme of local music. Schedule is from
Bankok on 4830 at 1427, programme of Euro-style 1225 to 1520.
dance music records complete with vocals in English.
Medan on 4764 at 1417, OM in Malindo, military
Schedule is from 2300 to 1600.
music. Schedule is from 1000 to 1600.
Jambi on 4927 at 1545, YL with announcements,
MALAYSIA
religious chants, sign -off with "Love Ambon" at 1600.
Kuching (Sarawak) on 4950 at 1550, YL with local Schedule is from 1000 to 1600 and from 2200 to 0100.
pops, OM with announcements in English. Schedule
of this one is from 0800 to 1600 and from 2200 to 0100 LATE LOGGINGS
in both English and Chinese.
Since the above was written, several other loggings
Penang on 4985 at 1553, dance music, songs in of interest have taken place such asEnglish and announcements. Schedule, in English
and vernaculars, is from 0530 to 0630, 0930 to 1630
PAKISTAN
and from 2230 to 0130.
Rawalpindi on 3405 at 1750, OM with announcements in English, pop records (U.K. made).
CHINA
Identification and news in Urdu at 1800. Listed
Lanchow on 4866 at 2141, OM and YL alternate in 3400.
Chinese, local music at 2146. Schedule is from 0950 to
INDIA
1600 and from 2120 to 0600.
Kurseong on 3355 at 1511, OM with songs in verPeking on 4905 at 1607, OM with a talk in Chinese
in Home Service 1 programme. Schedule is from 1353 nacular, local -style music.
to 1735 and from 2000 to 0020 (March to October
CLANDESTINE
until 2300).
Azad Kashmir on a measured 3939 at 1415,
Urumchi on 4110 at 1458, military music in the
Sinkiang Regional programme, also logged on 4500. signing -on with the usual long anthem, choral style.
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FEBRUARY 1976
INTEGI
FUNCTI
Offering triangular, square and sine wave outputs from 0.1 Hz to
100kHz, this function generator is built around the Intersil 8038 integrated circuit. The use of this i.c. enables a relatively simple
assembly procedure to be adopted. Construction and setting up, which
requires the use of an oscilloscope, will be described in the concluding
article to be published next month.
One of the more useful weapons in the armoury of

the electronics experimenter is the signal source.
Although signal generators of several types would be
required to cover the entire frequency spectrum, for
many applications a generator which covers only the
lower frequency ranges, up to around 100kHz, is often
adequate. Of course where radio or television receiver
alignment is involved an r.f. type of generator would
he needed.
OUTPUT WAVEFORM
Most of the older designs of generator covering the
low frequency ranges provide only sine wave output,
which is adequate for audio work. When one is working with modern electronic equipment, however, it is
an advantage to have triangular and square
waveforms available in addition to the sine wave.
Modern laboratory generators often provide such outputs, instruments of this type being referred to as
function generators.
By making use of integrated circuit techniques the
normally complex circuit arrangement needed for a
function generator can be greatly simplified, so far as
construction is concerned, and at the same time the
cost can be reduced to the point where it is not likely
to put too great a strain on the average amateur constructor's bank balance.
In this article the construction of a simple function
generator will be described. This unit covers the frequency range from 0.1Hz to 100kHz and provides
either sine, triangular or square wave outputs at up to
4 volts peak -to-peak. It would have been possible to
incorporate sawtooth and pulse outputs as well but it
was felt that the basic facilities provided would meet
most of the needs of the average experimenter. An oscilloscope is required for setting up the generator.
In order to obtain an understanding of how this
type of instrument works it might be as well to examine the circuit techniques involved before
proceeding to describe the construction of the unit.
SINE WAVE OSCILLATORS

Most of the older and simpler designs of low frequency generator make use of some form of sine wave
oscillator as the initial signal source. Because of the
problems which may be encountered
circuits are used at low frequencies it is usual for the
oscillator to be of the RC tuned type.
Commonly used oscillator circuits are the Twin
Tee, Wien Bridge and Phase Shift types in which two,
or more, sets of resistor -capacitor timing components
are employed to determine the frequency of oscillation. To give optimum performance such circuits
usually require that two or more resistors are varied in
unison when the oscillator is tuned through its frequency range. This inevitably leads to the use of multiple ganged potentiometers for the frequency control.
Range switching also becomes somewhat complex
because of the need to switch a number of timing
capacitors simultaneously.
Although it is possible to devise simplified versions
of these RC tuned oscillators in which only one
resistor or capacitor is varied to alter the frequency,
this usually involves a compromise in which the
amplitude or waveform of the output signal may be
affected as the frequency of operation moves away
from its optimum value.
A further problem associated with sine wave RC
tuned oscillators is that of stabilizing the output
amplitude. Some form of automatic gain or bias control is required to ensure constant output level.
Generation of triangular and square wave outputs
from the basic sine wave signal can also pose
problems. It is not too difficult to derive a square
wave output from the sine wave by merely passing the
signal through a high gain limiting amplifier, the output of which will go from one limit to the other each
time the sine wave passes through zero volts.
Triangular waves can be produced by feeding the
square wave through an integrator circuit but unfortunately this type of circuit is frequency sensitive so
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SATED L.F.
GENERATOR
CON
Part
By Steve A. Money
that the amplitude of the triangular wave will vary
with frequency.
Of course it would be possible to generate a square
wave as the initial signal. This type of waveform is
quite readily produced by means of a simple multivibrator circuit and it is possible to control the frequency of such a circuit by using only one resistor and
capacitor without any compromises on output

waveform or amplitude. Unfortunately, the problems
posed by the production of sine and triangular
waveforms from the square wave can perhaps be more
difficult than are those which occur when starting off
will vary as the voltage across the capacitor changes.

This gives rise to the familiar exponential charging
and discharging characteristics shown in Fig. 1.
If the current in the capacitor were held constant
then the voltage across it would follow the law,
V = k.t
and a linear triangular waveform would be produced.
These conditions can be met by using "constant
current" source circuits to control the values of the
charge and discharge currents through the capacitor.
with a sine wave signal.
TRIANGLE WAVE GENERATOR

The third possible approach to a function generator
would be to start off by generating a triangular wave
and then to derive the sine and square wave outputs
vs
from it.
For a triangular waveform the voltage follows the
simple law,
V = k.t
where V is the instantaneous voltage, t is time and k is
a constant which will be positive for the rising slopes
of the waveform and negative for the falling slopes.
A triangular waveform is easily generated by charging and discharging a capacitor. The voltage across
the capacitor will follow the law,
ivs
V_Q _I.t.
Time
C
C
where I is the charge or discharge current and C is the
capacitance. If a fixed capacitor is used then C will be
a constant value, leaving only I and t as variables.
1. A simple circuit in which a capacitor

may be made to charge and discharge by actuating a switch
Fig.
In the simple resitor and capacitor circuit shown in

1 the capacitor charges and discharges through
the resistor R. The charging or discharging current, IC,
depends upon the voltage drop across R and therefore
Fig.
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425
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Discharge
Flipflop
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SINE FUNCTION
GENERATOR
It is possible to derive a sine wave output from a
triangular wave input by utilising techniques originally developed for use in analogue computer systems. In
this type of computer there is a frequent requirement
for circuits in which the output follows some
mathematical law in relation to the input voltage.
Typical examples are circuits where the output is
proportional to the square or perhaps the square root
of the input signal. For our purpose we need a circuit
where the output voltage follows the law,
Vout = sin(Vin).
Fig. 2. By the use of constant current sources

and a switching system controlled by a flip-flop
and two comparators, the waveform across the
capacitor becomes triangular. A square wave is
available, also, from the flip-flop
Fig. 2 shows a basic circuit arrangement for the

production of a triangular wave. Here the capacitor
voltage, VC, is fed to the inputs of two voltage comparator stages Al and A2 which compare it with the
reference voltage levels V1 and V2. The output signals
from the two comparators are used to trigger a
bistable flip-flop circuit which in turn operates the
charge and discharge control switch Sl.
Suppose that initially the capacitor is discharged
and switch Si has just been set to the charge position.
The capacitor now begins to charge up from the
"constant current" source I1, and the voltage, VC,
across it increases linearly with time until it reaches
the level Vl. At this point the comparator stage Al
operates. The output from Al is used to trigger the
bistable which, in turn, switches S1 into the discharge
position. The capacitor will now start discharging
through the second "constant current" source I2.
Discharge continues until the capacitor voltage has
fallen to the second reference level, V2. When the
voltage reaches this level the second comparator, A2,
comes into action and its output causes the bistable
circuit to be reset. Switch S1 now returns to its
original condition so that a new charging period can
commence. This sequence of events will repeat continuously, and the capacitor voltage VC will rise and
fall linearly between the voltage limits V1 and V2 to
produce a constant amplitude triangular waveform.
The output from the bistable circuit will be a
square wave of constant amplitude and with the same
frequency as the triangle wave. The frequency of oscillation is governed by the capacitor value and the
levels of the currents I1 and I2. If I1 and I2 are equal
the output waveform is symmetrical. When the two
currents are unequal then, as the ratio of one to the
other increases, .the triangular wave will gradually
change to a sawtooth shape and the square wave
become a pulse with a progressively greater mark -to space ratio.
The basic principle on which these function

generator circuits operate is to build up an approximation to the desired output function curve by
means of a series of straight line segments. Fig. 3
shows this technique in the formation of the positive
half-cycle of a sine wave signal.
At first it might be assumed that, to achieve
reasonable accuracy, a large number of straight line
segments would be required, but in fact quite good approximations can be obtained by using surprisingly
few segments. In the case of a sine wave an output
within 1% of the correct wave shape can be achieved
by using only five segments to build up each quartercycle of the waveform. For most purposes this degree
of accuracy is perfectly adequate.
A typical arrangement for a "curve fitting" circuit
is shown in Fig. 4. A symmetrical triangular waveform
is applied at the input of this circuit.
At the start of a positive half-cycle of the input
waveform all of the diodes D1 to D4 are reverse biased, so that the input signal is simply attenuated by the
Slope
V3
Slope 2
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Slope 3
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V2
/
/
/
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Vout
Vin
Fig. 3. Illustrating the operation of the "curve

fitting" process. By changing slope at carefully
selected break points it is possible to cause a

triangular wave to approximate closely to a
sine wave. Both the simulated and a true sine
wave are shown
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Since the triangular waveform falls during the next

quarter -cycle with a slope equal but opposite to that
of the first quarter -cycle the diodes will turn off in
reverse order and the resultant output will match the
sine wave as closely as it did during the rising part of
D4
D3
R3
4-
ru
Rq
Sine
Triangle
input
output
oV
Negative
half -cycle
shaper
-v
Fig. 4. A sine wave shaping circuit
potential divider consisting of RA and RB. If the

values of these two resistors are chosen correctly the
slope of the output waveform can be made to match
closely that of the desired sine wave curve over approximately the first 22 of the cycle.
When the output voltage reaches level V1 diode Dl
starts to conduct and effectively connects resistor
R1 across RB. This increases the attenuation ratio of
the circuit and has the effect of reducing the slope of
the output waveform above level Vl. Here it is
assumed that the impedence of the biasing network
between the zero and positive supply voltage rails is
negligible in comparison with the values of the resistors RA, RB and R1, so that the network has no significant effect upon the output signal. By careful choice
of the value of R1 the new slope of the output signal
can be made to match the desired sine curve over a
further segment of the cycle.
The output signal continues to rise with this new
slope until the level V2 is reached, whereupon diode
D2 conducts and brings R2 into circuit to produce a
further reduction in the slope of the output signal.
Similarly, R3 and R4 are brought into use as the output voltage passes through the levels V3 and V4
respectively, and they give two more short segments of
the desired output waveform. Careful choice of the
values of the resistors will give the correct slope for
each of the segments of the output curve. By choosing
appropriate voltage levels for V1 to V4 the break
points in the resultant output curve can be selected so
that the output waveform matches closely the desired
sine wave law over the first quarter -cycle of the
waveform.
the cycle.
For the negative half-cycle, however, a second set of
diodes and resistors is needed. Here, the diodes are
wired in the opposite polarity and the bias levels are
negative but the principle of operation is the same.
This network operates with the same two basic
resistors, RA and RB, to produce the negative halfcycle of the sine wave.
Since the circuit is purely resistive its output will
not be affected by changes in frequency. The output
voltage levels are determined entirely by the input
level, the attenuation of the circuit and the bias levels.
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
It will be seen that the shaping circuit is complex
but fortunately it lends itself very nicely to fabrication on an integrated circuit chip. If discrete components were used, precision resistors would be required to produce the correct ratios in the shaping
network and its associated bias chain. In an integrated circuit it is difficult to produce precise values
of resistance because the resistance depends on the
level of doping of the silicon in the chip, which can
vary from one batch to another. It is, however, quite
easy to provide precise ratios between the resistors on
the same chip, because this is determined by the
geometry of the chip layout which can be closely controlled in production.
Intersil have produced an integrated circuit known
as the 8038 which incorporates not only the wave
shaping circuits but also the current sources, comparators and flip-flop to make up the primary oscillator. This i.c. is available from Ambit International, 37 High Street, Brentwood, Essex. Transistors are used in the wave shaping circuits instead of
diodes because they give greater isolation between
the signal path and the bias network. In all there are
56 transistors on the chip, which is mounted in a 14
pin dual -in -line package.
Two external resistors connected between pins 4
and 5 of the i.c. and the positive supply rail are used,
in conjunction with a voltage applied to pin 8, to con -
view inside the function generator case.

Nearly all the small components are assembled
on a printed circuit board
FEBRUARY 1976
427
trol the current levels in the "constant current"

sources. Frequency can then be controlled by simply
varying the voltage on pin 8.
Three separate pins on the package bring out the
sine, square and triangular wave signals so that all
three outputs are available simultaneously if required. An open collector buffer stage is provided at
the square wave output and for proper operation this
needs a pull-up resistor of the order of 4.7k between
the output pin and the positive supply rail. The other
outputs are of fairly high output impedance and can
only tolerate load impedances of 100k or greater if
the signal is not to be affected. Therefore, it is advisable to have a buffer amplifier stage between the
integrated circuit and the output terminals of an instrument incorporating the i.c. In the unit to be
described only one of the outputs is selected at any
time so that a single buffer amplifier can be used. The
appropriate output waveform is switched to the input
of the buffer amplifier as desired.
A supply voltage of between 10 and 30 volts can be
employed with the integrated circuit. It is convenient
to use a centre -tapped supply since the output
waveform will be roughly symmetrical about the
supply mid -point.
GENERATOR CIRCUIT
Fig. 5 shows the circuit for the 1.f. generator using
the 8038 integrated circuit.
Six frequency ranges, each covering a little over a
decade, are provided by this instrument. One bank,
S1(b), of the range selector switch is used to connect
one of the six timing capacitors, Cl to C6, between
pin 10 of the 8038 and the negative supply rail.
For the four higher frequency ranges polystyrene or
polyester capacitors can be used. To provide the large
values of capacitance needed for the two lower frequency ranges electrolytic capacitors are required.
Aluminium foil types were used in the prototype unit
and found to be quite satisfactory.
The levels of the charging and discharging currents
are largely determined by the resistors RI and R2.
For proper operation in the sine wave mode the two
half-cycles must have equal periods and therefore the
charge and discharge currents must be exactly equal.

Pre-set potentiometer VR7 is included so that the
levels of the two currents can be balanced.
Since there can be quite wide tolerances in the actual values of the timing capacitors an adjustment is
included in the current controlling circuits to allow
the frequency scale on each range to be set up correctly. A second bank, Sl(a), of the range switch is
employed to bring one of the pre-set potentiometers,
VR1 to VR6, into circuit to enable the overall level of
both charge and discharge currents to be adjusted on
each range and thus produce the correct frequency.
Continuous variation of the frequency within each
range is controlled by the potentiometer VR9, which is
mounted on the front panel. This potentiometer controls the voltage applied to pin 8 of the 8038. The
currents flowing through the two "constant current"
sources in the 8038 are directly proportional to the
voltage difference between pin 8 and the positive
supply rail. The output frequency produced is also
directly proportional to the levels of the charge and
discharge currents and therefore will be directly
proportional to the voltage applied to pin 8. If this
voltage is provided by a potentiometer with a linear
law track then the frequency scale will be linear also,
and this makes for ease of scale calibration.
If the voltage applied to pin 8 of the 8038 is allowed
to fall below about 0.8 of the supply voltage the output
waveform from the oscillator may become distorted,
so R4 is included to ensure that this condition cannot
occur. To restrict the span of each frequency range to
about 11:1 resistor R3 and pre-set potentiometer VR8
are included in series at the positive supply end of the
frequency control VR9. If the total value of R3 and
VR8 is set equal to one -tenth of the value of VR9 the
frequency sweep for each range will be 11:1. Once set,
this span is identical on all six ranges.
BUFFER AMPLIFIER
To provide a low impedance output a buffer
amplifier, IC2, is included between the 8038 and the
output terminals. Switch S2(b) selects one of the three
output waveforms from the 8038 and couples it to the
input of the buffet amplifier stage.
The square wave output from pin 9 of IC1 has a
COMPONENTS
Resistors
(All fixed values +watt 5%. Pre-set potentiometers
0.1 watt skeleton, horizontal mounting.)
R1 4.7k
R2 4.7k
R3 33051
R4 22k
R5 4.7kn
R6 47k
R7 390k
R8 47k
VR1 500 pre-set potentiometer
VR4 500n pre-set potentiometer
VR7 1kclpre-set potentiometer
VR8 33051 (or 47012) pre-set potentiometer
VR9 5k potentiometer, linear
VR10 100k pre-set potentiometer

VR11 100k potentiometer, linear
Capacitors
Cl 47F electrolytic, 20 V. Wkg.
C2 4.70' electrolytic, 20 V. Wkg.
C3 0.47F polyester, type C280 (Mullard)
C4 0.047jF polyester, type C280 (Mullard)
C5 0.0047F polyester or polystyrene
C6 470pF polystyrene
C7 100pF polystyrene (see text)
Semiconductors
IC1 8038
IC2 NE531V (or '741, see text)
Switches
S1(a)(b) 2 -pole 6 -way rotary
S2(a)(b) 4 -pole 3 -way rotary (2 poles unused)
Miscellaneous
I.C. socket, 14 pin d.i.l.
I.C. socket, 8 pin d.i.l.
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'Range
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VR2
VR3
VR4
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VR8
Span
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R5
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IC2
NE531V
(or741)
2
IC2
IC
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12
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C5
'Amplitude
11
23
45
'Sine adjust
Output
4
1
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'Range'
14
5
S1
ranges
01-IHz
2 I-10Hz
3
8038
Top view
Fig. 5. The circuit
10-100Hz
4 100-I,000Hz
NE531V
Top view
I-10kHz
6 10-100kHz
of the l.f. function generator. This provides square, triangular

and sine waveforms over
the frequency ranges indicated.
peak -to -peak amplitude which is nearly equal to the

supply voltage. In the case of the triangular waveform
on pin 3, however, only a third of this amplitude is
produced whilst the sine wave output from pin 2 has a
peak -to -peak amplitude of only 0.22 of the supply
voltage. Resistors R7 and R8 are included in the
square and triangular waveform feeds to switch S2(b)
and serve to reduce the levels of these two waveforms
to match that of the sine wave. Potentiometer VR11
acts as the output level control.
A 741 type amplifier could be used in the
buffer
stage but it has some limitations on the higher
frequencies. The rate at which the output voltage from
the amplifier can change is its output slew rate, and
for a 741 amplifier at unity gain this is 0.5 volt per
microsecond. For a 2 volt peak sine wave the output
from the 741 would be unable to follow a sine wave
shape at frequencies above about 40kHz. If the output
level is limited to about 0.75 volt peak a 741
type
amplifier can work properly up to 100kHz.
To obtain the full 2 volts peak output undistorted at
frequencies up to 100kHz a high slew rate amplifier
will be required. The Signetics NE531 has a slew rate
of some 30 volts per microsecond and is capable of
good reproduction of all three waveforms at full
amplitude up to 100kHz. The NE531 is in an 8 pin
d.i.l. package and has the same basic pin layout as the
741 except that it requires a compensation
capacitor
of about 100pF between pins 6 and 8. This capacitor
is
C7 in Fig. 5, and is not of course needed if a 741 is to
be used. In any event, pin 8 of the 741 in 8 pin d.i.l. is
"NC."
When sine or triangular waves are being produced

it is preferable that the load resistor at the
square
wave output be disconnected. This reduces
the
possibility of spiky transient signals being coupled to
the sine and triangular circuits and producing distortion in the output waveforms. The disconnection is
carried out by S2(a).
A small distortion of the sine wave output may be
found due to slight manufacturing tolerances in the
sine wave shaping circuit. This distortion can
be reduced to less than 1% by adjusting VR10,usually
which
alters the bias conditions in the network.
NEXT MONTH
In the concluding article, to appear next month,
details will be given of the power supply and of the
construction of the 11 generator. The article will include a full-size diagram of a suitable printed circuit
board.
The accompanying Components List specifies the.
parts employed in the circuit of Fig. 5. A further
Components List will be given next month, and this will
list the remaining parts that are needed. Constructors
are advised to wait until the following article appears
before obtaining the pre-set potentiometers, as the
printed circuit diagram will more clearly indicate the
type of potentiometers that are employed.
The NE531V is available from S.C.S. Components,
5 Northfield Industrial Estate, Beresford
Avenue,
Wembley, Middlesex, HAO 1SD.
(To be concluded)
FEBRUARY 1976
429
TRANSISTOR
D.C. LOADS
By R. J. Caborn
Some notes on d.c. test loads incorporating power transistors.
When a laboratory power supply has been designed

and assembled, it is necessary for its performance to
be checked. This is particularly the case when the
supply offers variable voltage output and overload
current trip facilities.
OUTPUT CURRENT
An obvious test load for a power supply consists of a
variable wire -wound resistor, as shown in Fig. 1. The
output voltage at various output currents can then be
checked by altering the value of the resistor. This approach is feasible under normal home -constructor
conditions if the maximum power supply output
current is of the order of 100mA or so. Indeed, a
suitable variable resistor is then offered by a valve
heater chain dropper resistor having an adjustable
tap. Such dropper resistors are not readily available
as new components in these transistor orientated
days, but many of the older hands may still have one
knocking around in their spares box.
If the maximum output current of the power supply
is of the order of several amps then the use of a
Variable
wire -wound
resistor
Power
supply
Fig.
1.
Using a variable resistor to check the

performance of a power supply.
Power
supply
-5V
Power
transistor
Fig. 2. An alternative test load can consist of a

power transistor mounted on a heat sink. Care
has to be taken to ensure that the variable
resistor in the base circuit is not accidentally
set to insert too low a resistance.
variable resistor is not in most instances practicable,

as it would require an exceptionally high wattage
rating if the wire in its track were to carry the output
current.
A more attractive output load, both for high and
low current supplies, is given by the use of a power
transistor, as in Fig. 2. This is mounted on a suitably
large heat sink, and its collector current is varied by
altering the current flowing in its base -emitter junction. The latter can be controlled by a variable
resistor connected between the base and a 1.5 volt cell
as indicated.
The arrangement of Fig. 2 is adequate for a quick
one-off check, but even in a simple circuit such as this
the question of current in the variable resistor has to
be considered. An excellent choice for the power transistor would be the 2N3055, which has an hFE range of
20 to 70. If a low gain 2N3055 passes a collector
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current of 2 amps its base current will be no less than

100mA. The wire of the variable resistor track must
be capable of passing this current, which means that,
should a 3 watt component be employed, it cannot
have a value higher than 30012. It must be
remembered that the wattage rating of a potentiometer applies to its entire track, and specifies the
maximum current any section of the wire in its track
can safely carry.
When using the circuit of Fig. 2, care has to be
taken to ensure that the variable resistor is not accidentally adjusted to offer too low a resistance. Also,
the rate of increase in collector current against change
in resistance becomes greater as the resistance is
reduced.
RADIOriELEC IIIi111[
CONSTRUCTOR
SPECIAL FEATURES
IN
MARCH ISSUE
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LOW COST WOBBULATOR
5-6n
1/2
watt 5/0
IOn
wirewound
I
watt
ISV
6-8n
1/4
watt 5/o
2N3055
Lead -outs
Fig. 3. An improved circuit which limits maximum base current in the 2N3055 to 100mA,
and which offers a smoother control of collector current.
very simple and inexpensive design which is
primarily intended for the investigation of the r.f. and
i.f. pasbands of a.m. receivers. Its fundamental output
may be tuned in on the medium wave band and the
second harmonic on a short wave band.
A
BETTER METHOD
The circuit of Fig. 2 is useful for quick hook-up
conditions, but a better method which requires only
two more resistors is shown in Fig. 3. The values of
the resistors in this diagram are such that when the
potentiometer slider is at the lower end of its track the
base of the 2N3055 is about 0.5 volt positive of the
emitter, whereupon the transistor is cut off. Near this
setting the potentiometer functions as a voltage potential divider. As the slider moves upward base current
to the transistor flows through the upper section of the
track, with the result that the potentiometer acts less
and less as a potential divider and more and more as a
series variable resistor. Maximum base current is approximately 100mA.
The component values shown are suitable for a low
gain 2N3055 giving a maximum collector current of 2
amps. A typical 2N3055 will have an hFE in excess of
20 and the possible collector current will then be
greater than 2 amps. The change of collector current
with potentiometer adjustment is smoother than
occurs in the circuit of Fig. 2.
The current drawn from the 1.5 volt cell in Fig. 3
varies from about 66 to 140mA according to the setting of R2. A high power cell, such as the Ever Ready
HP2, would be suitable. There is little point in
attempting to stabilize the voltage applied to R1, R2
and R3. If the cell voltage falls markedly with use the.
maximum collector current passed by the 2N3055 will
simply become lower.
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CONSTRUCTOR
431
THE
OSCARS
By Arthur C. Gee
This article is based on a paper read to the 4th

Congress of the International Union of Amateur
Astronomers, held at MacMaster University, Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada, by the author. It brings together an account of the various satellites which have contributed to
the Orbital Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio (OSCAR)
project. As such, we feel it will enable those of our
readers who are interested in this latest aspect of the
amateur radio scene, to view the development of this
project from its inception to the latest developments in
the radio amateurs' "space" activities.
The first of these was known as OSCAR 1: Orbital

to give it its full
Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio
title. It "hitch -hiked" a ride into space aboard the
USAF's Discoverer 36 Rocket on December 12th
1961. It had aboard, a simple radio transmitter sending in morse code the signal "Hi Hi" on the 145 MHz
amateur radio band. The news that radio amateurs
now had a satellite of their own in orbit around the
earth had an impact in non -amateur circles, seldom
if ever -eualled in the long history of an always
When the Russians launched Sputnik 1, its simple exciting hobby! The satellite, designed deliberately to
radio transmitter could be heard wherever there was be short-lived, transmitted its message until noon on
a suitable radio receiver. Who were most likely to December 30th. This short but active life brought in
have such radio receivers?
Radio Amateurs.. The over 5,000 separate and detailed reports from over 570
Russians knew this and it must be assumed, therefore, amateur radio stations in 28 countries. The satellite
that the choice of a transmitting frequency for Sput- was a 10 pound weight package and it completed 312
nik's transmitter near the 21 MHz amateur radio orbits.
frequency band was not just by chance. Within
minutes of the announcement on Radio Moscow,
radio amateurs were at their receivers anxious to hear
the first radio signals from space.
Early satellites, both Russian and American, were
one-way devices, transmitting mainly beacon -type
signals, with occasional information about conditions
on the satellite telemetred back to earth. Getting
payloads of appreciable size into orbit was the
primary consideration at first, but the communications people were hard at work on satellite
systems which eventually provided world wide radio
communications of a reliability never before attained
over long distances with earth -bound -methods.
The idea of a satellite for use in amateur radio communications, began to take shape veryearly in the
United States Satellite Programme. any problems
stood in
technical, financial and even political
the way of this dream's fulfilment, but none of these
difficulties stopped the group of advanced radio
amateurs who first proposed the plans for amateur
OSCAR 2, transmitting in much the same manner
radio satellites. A group of U.S.A. West Coast radio
amateurs, many of whom were engineers working as its predecessor, was launched on June 2nd 1962. It
professionally in the Space field, designed and built a completed 295 orbits and was last heard eighteen days
series of amateur satellites, and succeeded in convin- later on June 20th. It transmitted information about
cing the right people that these should be put into its temperature, speeding or slowing, its keying rate
according to its temperature.
space.
-,
RADIO
432
&
OSCAR 3 was the first true communications

satellite for amateur use. It was put into a 570 mile
high orbit on March 9th 1965. It carried a receiver
and a transmitter, working in the 145 MHz amateur
band. The receiver received signals sent to it from
ground stations at one end of the band, and the
transmitter relayed them back to earth, at the other
end of the band. 176 two way contacts were made by
amateur radio stations through OSCAR 3, by 98 par67 in North America, and 31 in
ticipating stations
Europe.
OSCAR 4 was a disappointment, due to a

malfunction in the launch vehicle. It did, however,
enable the first satellite communication exchange to
take place between the USSR and the USA, by any
not just amateur.
satellite whatever
It was the first satellite project carried through by a

new amateur group, the Radio Amateur Satellite Cor-
AMSAT
based in Washington, D.C.,
poration
U.S.A. This group worked with many of the original
OSCAR people in bringing the effort to fruition. It was
mainly an educational satellite, designed to transmit
only. Signals were radiated in the 2 and 10 metre
amateur bands, permitting study of the ionosphere
near the peak of the sunspot cycle. It was the first to
be used by the Talcott Mountain Science Center at
Avon, Connecticut, in their educational programmes.
It was particularly interesting in that it carried two
bar magnets, which it was hoped would stabilise its
orientation in space, preventing the "tumbling" which
had been troublesome on earlier satellites, leading to
much fading of the radio signals from them.
OSCAR 6 and OSCAR 7 are both currently in orbit and functioning. They are primarily communications satellites. Technically they are a great
advance on the earlier models. They are the first of
the AMSAT-OSCAR-B series of amateur radio
satellites, representing a second generation of OSCAR
spacecraft. They are solar -powered and designed for
operating lifetimes of a year or more. Several subsystems have been developed for this series of
satellites by radio amateurs in several countries of the
world. A linear repeater was developed by amateurs
at the University of Marburg in West Germany. It has
an input frequency of 432 MHz and an output frequency of 146 MHz. A second linear repeater was
fabricated by amateurs in the Washington D.C. area.
The input frequency of this was in the 146 MHz
amateur band and its output around 29.5 MHz. A
third repeater was developed by amateurs in
Melbourne, Australia. A morse code and teletype
message storage unit called CODESTORE was also
developed for storage and forward communication
applications. A particularly interesting feature of this
OSCAR 5 was launched from a Delta N. Booster

Rocket on January 23rd 1970. It weighed 391bs, and
measured 12in. x 17in. x 6in., and it carried 201bs. of
batteries! This was before the days of solar panels
on amateur satellites at any rate. It was unique in
several ways. Most important of all, it was an international effort, the package having been designed and
built by students at Melbourne University, Australia.
433
FEBRUARY 1976
satellites, they have introduced many students in the

sciences, as well as many who have only an "amateur"
satellite, such as solar panel currents, battery interest, to an understanding and participation in
voltages, temperature, power output and so on. These space techniques.
For a proper use of these satellites, prediction
are transmitted both by morse code and teletype, the
former giving students a most excellent opportunity of systems must be used, and with the aid of predictions
copying signals which they can then convert into real issued from various sources and orbital calculators,
participants can calculate the times and position of
information.
OSCAR 6 was launched along with a NOAA 2 wea- orbits near their locations. In fact a whole educational
satellites
ther satellite on October 15th, 1972 by a Thor Delta system using facilities provided by these scientific
Rocket. It was designed for a life -time of one year, but has been built up, covering many
it is still going strong. Both it and OSCAR 7 are con- disciplines. In the Fall term of 1971, graduate
trollable from ground control stations, and in this workshop on amateur satellites was conducted by the
way, conservation of batteries has been possible. It is University of Hartford College of Education, USA, to
in a circular polar orbit 910 miles high. Orbit time is develop curricula on the use of amateur satellites in
the classroom. From their studies it was apparent that
115 minutes with an inclination of 101.77 degrees.
OSCAR 7 was launched on November 15th 1974. It ;n Physics basic orbital mechanisms can be studied;
was launched by NASA from the Western Test Range ;he relationship between orbital altitudes, velocity
in California. It was launched from a Delta Rocket and period, Doppler shifts, their calculation and subalong with the NOA 4 weather satellite, and the sequent actual satellite observations; radio wave
Spanish INTASAT communications satellite. It went propagation such as polarization, Faraday fading and
skip propagation, can all be explained and illustrated
into an orbit similar to that of OSCAR 6.
OSCAR 7 was built by radio amateurs in Australia, by means of the received satellite beacon signals.
In Mathematics the orbit equations and Doppler
Canada, Germany and the United States and is the
culmination of a four year project by the Radio shift relationships can be derived. The data from the
now a satellite telemetry can be decoded and interpreted in
Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)
world-wide organisation of amateur radio operators. terms of linear algebraic equations and simple graphs.
The Spacecraft environment can be explained and
According to Project Manager, Jan A. King of the
Goddard Space Fight Centre, a satellite performing illustrated by means of the satellite's "housekeeping"
the functions of OSCAR 7 would cost nearly two telemetry, which provides information on the
spacecraft's temperature and orientation. The day-tomillion dollars to build commercially.
OSCAR 7 was in fact built largely from volunteer help day variations of various telemetered parameters can
with a cash investment of about 60,000 dollars. These be recorded and students encouraged to explain
funds came from contributions by individuals and trends in
In Space Science, propulsion, radiation, Van Allen
organisations sympathetic to the project.
Space -qualified components and test equipment belts, weightlessness, conduction, radiation eclipse
worth thousands of dollars were donated by a number and reliability are among the many concepts that can
of aerospace companies, including RCA, Amatek- be illustrated and tied to interpretation of the
Hunter Spring, Hi -Shear, Eimac, Yellow Springs spacecraft's telemetry transmissions.
Many other similar scientific disciplines were
Instruments, Microwave Semiconductor Corp., Communications Transistor Corp., Flike Manufacturing similarly treated and it was quite obvious that quite
Co., Wide -Band Engineering, and Savoy Electronics. apart from communications potential, these amateur
In addition, surplus satellite hardware, such as solar radio satellites had educational potential of enormous
cell panels and nickel cadmium rechargeable proportions. In fact a "Curriculum Supplement for
batteries all left over from other space projects, Were Classroom Use" has now been produced by the
Talcott Mountain Science Centre, in collaboration
made available for OSCAR.
Dr. Perry I. Klein, AMSAT's President, reports with the American Amateur Radio Relay League and
that 2,400 amateur radio stations in 87 countries have with AMSAT, in the form of a booklet entitled "Space
been using OSCAR 6 since that space -craft's launch Science Involvement", which sets out in great detail
over two years ago. Among the users are 180 stations much of what has been said in this paper and gives a
in eastern Europe, including 40 in Czechoslovakia and complete series of classroom activities in numerous
55 in the Soviet Union. Apart from the interest af- science disciplines, making use of the facilities offered
forded radio amateurs in communications via these by these satellites.
series of satellites is the telemetry systems they carry,
giving information on many parameters of the
"R.S.G.B. Lecture" on Amateur Radio Satellites
The Sayoy Place, Institution of Electrical Engineers, "R.S.G.B. Lecture", held in

November, last, was on the subject of Amateur Radio Satellites, and was given by Pat
Gowen, G310R, supported by members of AMSAT-UK.
slides, the
Pat Gowen dealt ably with the background to the topic, illustrating with
OSCARS 6 and
build-up from the first of the amateur radio satellites to the communicationspecifically
with
7. Both his tape recordings and those of Brian Bower, G3C0J, who dealt
of
the
those
7,
gave
OSCAR
on
channel
metre
down
up/
2
via
7o
cm
the
communication
of the
audience who had never had experience of OSCAR communications a good idea
talk on.
possibilities of this mode of amateur radio communiation. David Walland, gaveofa Surrey,
the methods of tracking these satellites and Martin Sweeting of the University
dealt with some of the difficulties of running a Control Station for the turning on and off of
OSCAR 6.
who
An interesting evening, much enjoyed by the audience, and a credit to thoseA.C.G.
presented it.
434
Water Level
Sensor
By R. Desmond
A simple circuit which gives

warning if a volume of water rises
above a pre -determined level.
A water level sensor can be a useful device and may

be employed to warn against flooding or to ensure that
water does not rise to too high a level in a pool or tank.
Pure distilled water does not conduct electricity. On
the other hand, ordinary tap water or river water
readily passes a current if two metal probes are immersed in it. The unit to be described takes advantage
of this effect.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The circuit diagram of the main section of the water
level sensor appears in Fig. 1. Power is provided by
the heater transformer Tl, whose 6.3 volt secondary
couples to the bridge rectifier given by D2 to D5,
whereupon a rectified voltage of around 8 volts
appears across the electrolytic reservoir capacitor Cl.

In the circuit diagram the upper supply rail is
negative. The lower supply rail is positive and also
connects to the chassis of the unit.
The two probes which will be used to monitor the

water level connect to terminals A and B. Terminal B
connects to chassis whilst terminal A couples to the
base of TR1 via R2. R2 limits possible current flow in
TR1 base. Also, its presence in combination with preset potentiometer R1 allows a control of sensitivity to
be obtained.
TR1 and TR2 form a high gain switching circuit. If
there is no circuit path between terminals A and B,
TR1 is cut off and it passes no collector current. In
consequence, no current flows to the base of emitter
follower TR2, and the emitter of this transistor is at
chassis potential.
If terminals A and B are bridged due to the probes
being immersed in water, transistor TR1 turns hard
on and its collector potential rises nearly to that of the
negative supply rail. The emitter of TR2 rises to a
slightly lower value, causing relay RLA to become
energised. The relay contacts change over to the
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TR2
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TRI
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mains
RLA
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Relay coil
Relay
contacts
RLA1
BC107 ACYI8
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warning
circuit
Lead -outs
Fig.
1.
The main switching section
of the water level sensor
FEBRUARY 1976
435
Semiconductors
COMPONENTS
TRl BC107
TR2 ACY18
D1 -D5 1N4002
Resistors
R1 25k pre-set potentiometer, skeleton
R2 47k
Relay
RLA 410 relay (see text)
watt 10%
Capacitor
Cl 400F electrolytic, 16V. Wkg.
Transformer
Tl Heater transformer, 6.3V secondary
energised position, whereupon the warning circuit is

operated. The latter may incorporate an electric bell,
a warning light or any similar device.
The relay will remain in the energised state until
the water level falls below the probes and the circuit
between terminals A and B opens again. Dl, across
the relay coil, is the usual protective diode which
prevents the appearance of a high back-e.m.f. in the
coil when the relay releases.
The components are all standard parts. Tl may be
any heater or filament transformer with a secondary
voltage of 6.3 volts. The secondary current rating of a
transformer of this type will be 0.5 amp or more; well
in excess of requirements in the present application.
The relay is a `Miniature Open P.C. Relay having a
4100 coil, available from R.S. Components or Doram
Electronics. This has coil and contact tags suitable for
printed circuit connections, but it may also be
mounted with its tags pointing outwards by means of
two 8BA bolts and nuts. The contacts are changeover,
and are rated 5 amps at 250 volts a.c. or 30 volts d.c.
The metal body of the relay is common with its moving contact, and so care must be taken to avoid
touching it if this contact is used to switch mains
voltages. In this case the relay will have to be mounted
on a sheet of s.r.b.p. (Paxolin') to provide insulation.
In any event, the whole unit of Fig. 1 must be enclosed
in a suitable housing with all safety precautions
against accidental shock properly observed.
Switch
S1 d.p.s.t. toggle
Miscellaneous
Probe, or probes, and bracket
Components for warning circuit
ting wire passes close to unscreened mains wiring,

it would be preferable to employ screened wire, connected as shown in Fig. 3(a). This will ensure that
there is no risk of hum voltages being applied to the
base of TRl, where they might cause erratic operation

of the relay. The screened wire can consist of television aerial coaxial cable or audio screened wire.
In instances where the volume of water is outdoors
it will probably be at earth potential, this being the
case if the water is, say, in an outside pool. In this instance one probe can be dispensed with, if desired,
whereupon terminal B connects to an earth point
either at or near the volume of water, as in Fig. 3(b).
Rl controls the sensitivity of the unit. Due to their
damp environment there is the possibility of a high
resistance leakage path existing between the probes,
or between a single probe and earth, and it would be
undesirable to have this operate the relay. In consequence Rl is set to give the sensitivity applicable to a
particular installation.
THE PROBES
The probes can consist of two stout p.v.c. covered
wires positioned away from each other by several inches in the manner illustrated in Fig. 2. The bottom
half -inch of each wire is bared. The wire may be ordinary tinned copper and this will withstand corrosion
for a considerable length of time. The lower ends can
be tinned with a soldering iron to ensure that all
copper is covered.
The two wires may be supported about three or four
inches above their ends, as is also shown in Fig. 2.
This method of mounting will reduce leakage paths if
the water should rise well above the probe tips before
it falls below their level again. The probe tips are, of
course, at the level to be reached by the water when it
is desired that warning be given.
If the main unit is close to the probes, the connections to these from terminals A and B may be made
via a length of twin flex. If, on the other hand, the
probes are some distance away or if the interconnec-
Bracket
P.V.C.
covered
wire
Wire ends bared
Fig. 2. The two probes are mounted with their

tips at the pre -determined water level. The
mounting bracket has the general shape shown
here and may consist of metal or wood
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It is desirable to use screened wire for

connecting to the probes if the wire is long or
passes near mains wiring
Fig. 3(a).
Probes
(b). For some outside applications, only one
(a)
probe is required
E
Single
probe
L
Local earth
point
(b)
After the unit has been completed it may be checked by immersing the probes or probe into the water
with RI. at the maximum resistance setting. The relay
should then operate. The resistance inserted by Rl is
then reduced until the relay releases. Relay release
may occur when Rl slider is quite close to the
minimum resistance end of the track. After this the

resistance of RI. should be increased once more until it
is advanced past the point where the relay energises
again by a reasonable factor.
The probes or probe are then fitted in their final
position, and the water level sensor is ready for use.
OIL RIG TRANSDUCERS

LOAD
The drawing of a representative

offshore oil rig illustrates the wide
range of electronic sensors and
transducers which are employed for
static and dynamic measurement in
fixed marine installations. All of these
are supplied by Transducers (C.E.L.)
TENSION
O PRESSURE
Z
Limited, Trafford Road, Reading,

RG1 8JH.
The load applications employ compression cells and are used for measuring such quantities as anchor winch
tension. The tension cells proper give
indications of towing forces. There are
INCLINATION
ACCELERATION
also compression cells for weighing

and for the determination of the centre
of gravity of a rig. Most of these cells
have ranges from zero to hundreds of
thousands of kilograms. Inclination

cells sense angle to the vertical whilst
acceleration cells provide feedback of
roll and other movement.
The general range of transducer
systems employed in the current high
technology offshore sites include underwater pressure sensors; hydraulic
system pressure sensors, drill string
->-1324,
weight indicator systems, mud

pressure sensors, module and jacket
weighing systems, and running line

tension systems. A fantastic range of
electronic measuring devices for an
equally fascinating engineering

a chievement.
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GUITAR HEADPHONE
AMPLIFIER
M. G. Argent
This little amplifier allows guitar
practice and tuning up without disturbing others.
The amplifier to be described is a very useful unit
which enables the electric guitar player to practice
without outside disturbance. It is particularly
valuable when tuning up in a dressing room while
another band or group is playing live on stage. Using
the guitar under such conditions would otherwise be
virtually impossible.
THE CIRCUIT
The circuit, which appears in Fig. 1, employs an
MC1306P integrated circuit, which will give an output
in excess of the headphone requirements.
The input from the guitar passes via Cl and R1 to
pin 6 of IC1. The gain and frequency response are
determined by R2, C2 and C3. The output of IC1
appears at its pin 3, and this is applied to the output
jack via C5. C4 and R3 form a Zobel network which
counteracts the inductive properties of the
The component parts
fit snugly into
of the prototype amplifier
small plastic case
headphones and aids stability.

Both the input and output jack sockets are standard '-,in. types. The output jack socket has a contact
which makes when the headphone plug is inserted.
This contact switches on the amplifier and saves an
on -off switch. However, an ordinary jack socket can be
used, if desired, and a normal on -off switch fitted.
There is no volume control, as the guitar will have its
own control built-in. The headphones may have any
C3
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COMPONENTS
Resistors
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Capacitors
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C3 0.047/2F plastic foil
C4 0.047HF plastic foil
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Sockets
JK1 }in jack socket
JK2 }in. jack socket with "make" contact (see
text)
Battery
BY1 9 volt battery type PP3 or PP3-P (Ever
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using the amplifier for the first time keep the guitar
volume low initially. With sensitive low impedance
phones the volume level could be high, as the i.c. is
capable of developing 500mW in an 852 load.
The integrated circuit is available from
Chromasonic Electronics, 56 Fortis Green Road,
Muswell Hill, London N10 3HN. Standard kin. jack
sockets having two "make" contacts (of which only
one is required here) may be obtained from Home
Radio (Components) Ltd.
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VEROBOARD LAYOUT
Apart from the two jack sockets, the components
are assembled on a piece of 0.lin. matrix Veroboard
having 13 strips by 24 holes. The component and
copper sides of this board are illustrated in Fig.2. The
strips are cut at four points, as indicated in the
diagram, by means of a Vero spot face cutter or a
small twist drill.

When fitting components to the board, ensure that
ICl and C5 are installed the correct way round.
Assemblywill be eased if C5 is the last component to
be fitted. The junction of R3 and C4 consists of a
solder joint above the board; this junction does not
connect to any of the copper strips.
The input lead consists of screened wire, the
braiding of which connects to the "sleeve" contact of
JK1 whilst the centre wire connects to the "tip" contact. The lead from hole M2 connects to the "tip" contact of JK2, and the lead from El connects to the
"sleeve" contact of this socket. A lead from the
"make" contact of JK2 then connects to the negative
terminal of the battery.
The amplifier may be housed in any small plastic
or wooden case of suitable size. The authors unit
fitted comfortably in a small plastic soap dish with
lid, this measuring approximately 34 by 24 by 1}in.
deep. The layout can be seen in the accompanying
photograph, which also illustrates the types of jack
socket employed. JK2 is the socket alongside the
battery connector. The Veroboard panel fits snugly
across the width of theplastic case, and apiece of foam
plastic glued to the inside of the lid holds the battery
In place when the lid is fitted.
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FEBRUARY 1976
ELECTRONIC
LOCK
By Phoebus Polydorides
An ingenious circuit approach which will be of particular interest to the experimenter.
The unit described in this article is intended for the

more advanced constructor who is prepared to experiment a little, since some of the parts employed are not
standard components. However, the principles involved are quite simple and should not raise many
problems for the experienced reader.
The device is mounted behind a hole in a panel and
consists of an electronic lock which can only be opened by inserting the proper key through the hole. The
key? A ferrite rod!
It is unlikely that there will be many thieves
wandering around with a selection of ferrite rods in
their pockets. When a ferrite rod of the correct
diameter is passed into the hole a relay energises and
its contacts cause a solenoid to release the lock. The
unit only draws current from its battery when the
ferrite rod is inserted.
THE CIRCUIT
Basically, the circuit consists of a `transmitter' oscillator to which a `receiver' responds when the ferrite
rod is inserted into their respective coils. The ferrite
rod provides inductive coupling between the coils.
As shown in Fig. 1, the transmitter' oscillator incorporates transistor TR1. This has Cl across its
collector and emitter to maintain oscillation, the oscillator coil Ll being partly tuned by TC1. The
emitter bias resistor, R3, is bypassed by C2, and R1
and R2 provide base bias. Coil Ll is tapped close to its
lower end, as shown in the diagram, to give a
reasonable impedance match to the transistor.
However, the circuit will also operate without this tap,
the upper supply rail connecting directly to the lower
end of the coil. This alternative method of connection
permits the use of ready -wound coils without taps.
Relay
""'"11"
contacts
To solenoid
circuit
'
Ferrite
rod
R1
TRI
TC1
BC109
LI
BCIO9
Lead -outs
RLAI
D2
DI
R4
R2
TR2
BC109
TC2
TC3.
T'4
Fig. 1. The circuit of the electronic lock.
It is operated by passing the ferrite rod through Ll
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and then L2
The ferrite rod is inserted so that it passes through

Ll and the 'receiver' coil L2, thereby closing press button S1 and turning on the oscillator. L2 is tuned by
TC2 to the oscillator frequency, and the r.f. signal in-
Ferrite rod
duced in it is rectified by D1. The rectified signal,

converted to a steady direct voltage by C3, R4 and C4,
is then passed to the base of TR2 which turns on and
causes the relay to energise.
It will be seen that the lock can only be opened by
inserting a ferrite rod. If a rod of any other material is
passed through the coils there will not be the requisite
inductive coupling between them, and the lock will
not operate even if Si is closed.
THE COILS
The coils are, of course, the most important part of
the assembly. To keep dimensions small a narrow
diameter ferrite rod should be employed. Here,
Henry's Radio list a ferrite rod with a length of 89mm.
(3.5in.) and a diameter of 6.4mm. (0.25in.).
Home -wound coils may be wound on a former of
approximately 8.5mm. diameter which permits the
entry of the ferrite rod. Litz wire taken from an old i.f.
transformer is most suitable, and both coils may consist of 200 to 2F0 turns, each scramble -wound to take
up a length of 8mm. on the former. The tap in L1 is 40
to 50 turns from one end. It will help to wind L2 on
adhesive tape, sticky side out, so that it may be moved
along the former. Both the trimmers, TC1 and TC2,
have high values, giving a wide range of adjustment.
Ready-made coils from an old valve i.f. transformer
may also be used, if their formers allow the ferrite rod
Resistors
(All ; watt 10%)
Ri 3.9k0 R3 3300
R2 1.2k51 R4 22k0
Inductors
Ll, L2 (see text)
Semiconductors
TR1 BC109
TR2 BC109
D1 OA81
D2 1N4002
Switch
Si press -button, push to make
Miscellaneous
Ferrite rod (see text)
9
volt battery
thereby switching on the circuit

to pass through. In this case there is no tap in L1 and
this is connected up as described earlier.
ADJUSTMENTS
stage.
Capacitors
Cl 200pF silvered mica
C2 2,000pF disc ceramic
C3 0.05F plastic foil
C4 1F plastic foil
TC1 150-750pF mica trimmer
TC2 150-750pF mica trimmer
RLA1 (see text)
it presses push-button Si,
Once the unit has been assembled insert a 0-100mA

meter bypassed by a 0.11.L.F capacitor at its test clips
between the upper supply rail and L1. Connect a second meter capable of reading currents up to 150mA
in place of the relay, with an 820 current limiting
resistor in series. Do not insert the ferrite rod at this
COMPONENTS
Relay
Fig. 2. When the ferrite rod

has passed through the coils
Bypass S1 and adjust TC1 for a dip in TR1 current

consumption. Similarly adjust TC2 for lowest current
in TR2 collector circuit. Insert the ferrite rod into the
coils. When it enters L2 the current reading in both
meters will show a sharp increase. Readjust the
trimmers for maximum difference in TR2 current
between the states where the rod is inserted and
removed, and for a reasonably low current in TR1
commensurate with this condition. If the position of
L2 is adjustable, it may be moved along the former for
best results.
With the author's unit it was found that, with S1
bypassed and no ferrite rod in the coils, the current in
TR2 collector circuit was 20mA. This rose to 80mA
when the rod was inserted. The relay should be a type
which is capable of energising at the higher current
and releasing at the lower current. Alternatively, a
more sensitive relay, such as the Doram 'Miniature
Open P.C. Relay' with 4100 coil may be employed
with a resistor connected across its coil to pass part of
the collector current. The value of the resistor is found
by experiment after the minimum and maximum
collector currents in TR2 have been determined. To
prevent excessive dissipation in TR2, the resistance in
its collector circuit must never be less than 820.
Fig. 2 shows the manner in which the two coils are
mounted. The press -button switch is fitted at the end
remote from the point where the ferrite rod 'key' is inserted.
FEBRUARY 1976
441
In your
worksh
"Transistor circuits," boasted Dick,
"I've seen them all!"
Smithy took an enormous draught
from his disgraceful tin mug and sur -b
veyed his assistant dispassionately.
"Yes," vaunted Dick. "I've seen
them all, every one. Common base,
common emitter, common collector,
the lot!"
In a virtual transport of selfaggrandisement, Smithy's assistant
sprawled carelessly on his stool. The
pair had just finished their lunch and
Smithy was now approaching hydration equilibrium by the intake of vast
quantities of tea.
"You certainly seem," he remarked
musingly, "to be pretty sure of
yourself."
NOVEL CIRCUIT
"Of course I am," replied Dick
loftily. "Look at all the transistor circuits I've fixed since I started this servicing racket. Now I know that you're
supposed to be the brains of this outfit,
Smithy, but I reckon, if I think hard
enough about it, I could still show you
a thing or two so far as transistor circuits are concerned."
Had Dick been watching the Serviceman as he made this assertion, instead of gazing airily around the
Workshop, he would have noted the
thoughtful gleam that suddenly
appeared in Smithy's eyes.

"I should imagine," stated Smithy
artlessly, "that we older ones do have
to concede that the younger generation
coming up must eventually learn more
than we know."
"Well," replied Dick condescendingly, "youth is bound to triumph in
the end. Of course, the last thing I
would ever do is pretend to be better
than I am, and I don't want you to
think that I'm doing so now. It's just
that over the years I've been preparing
myself."
"Preparing yourself?"
"Preparing myself," repeated Dick
firmly. "I don't want to sound cruel,
Smithy, but we've got to see things as
they actually are. I mean, it will be
only a couple of years before I'll be
looking after this Workshop all on my
own."
Smithy picked up his mug and rais-
ed it to his lips.
"And where," he asked caustically

before he commenced drinking, "will I
be?"
"Oh, I don't know," replied Dick
carelessly, "probably in the local ger-
iatric ward."
Smithy spluttered and a stream of
tea ran down his chin onto his overall
hacket. Hastily, he pulled out his
andkerchief and mopped his face and
jacket.
"Darn it," he grumbled, "that's the
last of this mug of tea gone."
"Don't worry, Smithy," said Dick,
getting lazily to his feet. "I'll get you

some more. I suppose you can't really
help it if you get a bit dithery every
now and again."
Dick took the mug from the now
speechless Smithy, and carried it over
for replenishment to the motley collection of utensils ranged alongside the
Workshop sink. Smithy glared at his
retreating back, and then continued
the train of thought that had commenced some moments earlier.
When Dick returned with the mug,
now full of tea, he found the Serviceman had started to sketch out a
circuit on his note -pad. Intrigued,
Dick watched silently until Smithy
had completed the circuit, then looked
at it closely. (Fig. 1).
"That looks a bit unusual," he
remarked. "What's it meant to be?"
"What does it look like?"
"I suppose," said Dick, "it's some
sort of amplifier. I should imagine that
you put in an input at the base of the
BC107 you've marked as TR1 and get
an output at its collector."
This month Smithy the

Serviceman takes a rest
from his usual servicing
duties and introduces his
assistant to a circuit which,
at first sight, has quite unusual properties.
"Dear me," remarked Smithy mild-
ly, "you really do give the impression
of being clued up about transistor circuits. I dreamed up this particular circuit some time ago and I'm going to try
it out in practice as soon as I have a little spare time."
"I'll try it out for you," offered
Dick. "You've come to the right bloke
if you want to find out about transistor
operation."
Dick tore the sheet on which Smithy
had drawn the circuit from the top of
the note -pad then carried it over to his
bench. He quickly found the few componets required, together with a small
tagboard on which they could be
assembled. As he wired up the circuit,
Smithy leaned back against his own
bench and sipped his tea. The suspicion of a grin hovered around his lips.
With a clatter, Dick replaced his
soldering iron on its rest.
"It's all complete," he called out.
"What do you want me to do next?"
"Just couple it up to a 9 volt
battery," replied Smithy. "You'll also
need another 4711 resistor and your
testmeter."
BC107
Lead -outs
Fig. 1. They circuit which

Smithy drew for his assistant
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External 47kn
resistor
External
External
47kn
47kn
resistor
resistor
Testmeter
(o)
(b)
(c)
Fig. 2(a). Dick measured the voltage between TR1 base and the negative
rail when an external 47k

resistor was first applied across the 47k resistor in Smithy's circuit and then across the 22k resistor
(b). Next, Dick checked the voltage at TR1 emitter under the same conditions
(c). When, finally, Dick measured TR1 collector voltage, with the external 47k resistor applied first
across the internal 47k resistor and then across the 22k resistor, he encountered Smithy's little
paradox
Several moments passed whilst
Dick fitted two crocodile clips to the

supply leads for the circuit and connected these to a PP9 battery. He next
found another 47k resistor and pulled his testmeter towards him.
"All set," he called out.
"Right," said Smithy briskly.
"Well, first of all put your testmeter to

a suitable volts range and connect it
between the negative supply rail and
the base of TR1. Okay? (Fig. 2(a).)
"Sure," replied Dick, as he turned
the range switch on his testmeter. He
picked up its test clips and applied
them to the circuit. I'm getting a
reading of, let me seen now, almost exactly 2 volts."
"Good," replied Smithy, "Now temporarily connect that extra 47k1
resistor across the existing 47k

resistor in the circuit and see what
voltage you get."
"Righty-h," responded Dick, picking up the 47k resistor, and bridging
it across the resistor in the circuit.
"Well, the voltage reading has gone up
to 3.6 volts."
"Now," continued Smithy, "connect
the external 47k resistor across the
22k resistor."
"Okey-doke," called out Dick.
"I'm doing that right now. The
voltmeter reading has dropped to
around 1.6 volts."
"That's fine," commented Smithy.
"The voltage fall is less than the
previous voltage rise partly because
22k is lower than 47k and so the
effective reduction in resistance is less,
and partly because there's a higher
current in the 47k resistor in the circuit because of the base bias current
which flows in it."
SIGNAL INPUT
"I think I've got the idea of what
you're doing here," remarked Dick
brightly. "Altering the base voltage by
temporarily applying the external

47k resistor is more or less the same
as applying an input signal voltage,
isn't it?"
"You could say that."
"I tell you," crowed Dick
triumphantly. "When it's information

on transistors you need, I'm your man.
What next, Smithy?"
"Connect your testmeter between
the negative supply rail and the
emitter of TR1," replied Smithy.
"Then repeat the operation."
Smithy took up his tin mug and
drank deeply of its contents whilst
Dick reconnected the positive clip of

his testmeter. (Fig. 2(b).)
"First reading coming up," stated
Dick. "The voltage on the emitter
without the external resistor applied is
1.6 volts. When I connect the external
resistor across the 47k resistor in the
circuit the emitter voltage rises to 3.2
volts. Shouldn't it be 3 volts, to make it
0.6 volt lower than the corresponding
voltage on the base? The BC107 is a
silicon transistor, and there should be
about 0.6 volt across its base -emitter
junction."
"The reading at the base," replied
Smithy, "was probably a bit lower
than it should theoretically be because
of the small current drawn by the
testmeter itself."
"That seems reasonable enough,"
stated Dick. "Well, I'm putting the external 47k resistor across the 22k
one. Whereupon the voltage on the
emitter drops to
hang on a jiffy
about 1.1 volt."
FEBRUARY 1976
"Very good."
"Where," asked Dick a little

irritably, "is this getting us? All we've
found out up to now is that the voltage
on the emitter goes positive when the
base goes positive, and it goes negative
when the base goes negative. That's
what's bound to happen."
"The next voltage to check," stated
Smithy, ignoring his assistant's comments, "is the voltage between the
negative supply rail and TR1 collector."
"Corblimey," complained Dick.
"The collector voltage will change
also. When the base goes positive the
collector will go negative, and vice versa. Hell's teeth, Smithy, anyone could
tell you that."
"Neverthelesss," remarked Smithy
gently, "it would still be of interest to
repeat the operation with the external
resistor and see what voltages you actually get at the collector."
Grumbling, Dick connected the
positive testmeter clip to the collector
of TR1 (Fig. 2 (c).)

"Right," he stated. "Now, the
collector voltage without the external
resistor applied is 7.1 volts. I'm now
applying the external resistor across

the 47k resistor."
Smithy picked up his mug once
more and waited expectantly. For a
very long time there was complete
silence from Dick's bench. Smithy
sipped his tea contentedly.
A low crazed monotone became
audible. Smithy pricked up his ears.
"It's the strain of working in these
surroundings, that's what it is," Dick
mumbled to himself, "day after day,
messing around with electronics. Well,
it's finally happened. I've now gone
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they'll be calling me from now on."
"Are you," called out Smithy, "having any trouble?"
"Trouble, he says. Here am I going
stark raving bonkers and he asks me if
I'm having trouble!"
"It seems evident," stated Smithy,
"that some little phenomenon has temporarily unnerved you."
Dick recovered his full voice.
"Some
little phenomenon?" he
repeated. "Ye gods, this circuit of
yours is diabolical."
"You put it together."
"I know I did," moaned Dick regretfully. "I wish I'd never seen the horrible thing."
"What did the collector voltage
change to when you connected the external resistor?"
"That's the whole thing," wailed
Dick. "The collector voltage didn't
change at all, it just stayed at 7.1 volts!
I've repeated all the previous voltage
checks at the emitter and the base just
to make sure, and these voltages go up
when I put the external resistor across
the 4741 resistor in the circuit and
they go down when I put the external
resister across the 2242 resistor. But
not that collector voltage. It stays fixed
at 7.1 volts all the time!"
"Well, fancy that."
"It just didn't shift at all."
"Dear me."
Smithy took a further drink of tea
and gazed benevolently at his stricken
assistant. Gradually, the distracted expression on Dick's face changed to one
of budding suspicion.
"Why, you scheming old devil," he
said accusingly. "You set this up,
didn't you?"
Smithy drank a little more tea, then
put down his mug.
"Didn't you?"
Smithy smiled happily.
rail by the two forward biased 1N4002

silicon rectifiers and there is an 0.6
volt drop, or thereabouts, in its base emitter junction. Okay?"
"Yes," said Dick reluctantly. "I'm
with you up to now."
"So," pronounced Smithy, "there's
approximately 0.6 volt remaining
across the 1505 resistor, whereupon
an emitter current of about 4mA flows
in it. As the voltage and resistance are
fixed that 4mA represents a constant
current. Also, since the emitter and
collector currents of a high gain transistor are very nearly equal, TR2
offers a constant collector current of
about 4mA, too. That constant current
flows through TR1 and the 470 2
resistor in its collector circuit."
Smithy rose and walked over to his
assistant's bench so that he could point
out the route of the constant current.
CONSTANT CURRENT
"Go on, Smithy," persisted Dick,
"you did set it up, didn't you?"
"Yes," replied Smithy at last. "I did
set it up."
"Why?"
"Because," snorted Smithy, "I was
getting fed up with your continual
bragging about transistor circuits. If
you'd had one -tenth of the knowledge
on transistors you've been claiming,
you'd have straightaway spotted
something in that circuit which would
a bit of absorbing. You say
mance."
"What," asked Dick, "did I miss?"
"You failed to notice the obvious
fact," said Smithy, "that the BC107 in
the TR2 position is connected as a constant current source."
"Blimey, is it?"
"It is indeed. Now there's been
enough written about constant current
sources over recent years and so I
don't need to give a long explanation as
to why TR2 provides a constant
current. Briefly, its base is held firmly
at about 1.2 volts above the negative
the base of TR1 positive I must have

increased the base current. Surely, by
all that's sensible the collector current
should have increased, too." '
"It couldn't," chuckled Smithy.
"TR1 is presented with two unavoidable sets of circumstances. It can
only pass the 4mA constant current
from TR2, and its collector current
can only pass through the 470 S2
resistor. So, provided the base bias
current is adequate, TR1 is completely
trapped between these two conditions.
The only possible change that can oc -
have given you a clue to its perfor-
(Fig. 3).
470n
TRI
Constant current
flow
TR2
Fig. 3. The constant current

from TR2 collector flows
through TR1 and the 470 S2

resistor in TR1 collector cir-
cuit. (Current flow from

negative to positive is
assumed here)
"This," said Dick, frowning, "takes

that the
constant current of 4mA flows all the
time in the 470 2 resistor?"
"I do," affirmed Smithy. "It will
always flow, provided of course that
there is sufficient base bias to TR1 to
maintain it. Since there is a constant
current of 4mA in the 47052 resistor
there must always be a constant
voltage of a little less than 2 volts
across it. And that's just what you
found in practice."
"Let's take things a little more
slowly," said Dick. 'All this is a bit
hard to grasp in one go. When I took
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cur when you take the base positive is

a change in the base current itself.
When the base goes positive the base
current increases by a tiny bit, this being the small amount needed to
provide for the lower voltage between
collector and emitter at the constant
4mA current. Similarly, the base
current decreases very slightly if you
take the base negative."
"Well," said Dick, "I'd never have
believed all this if I hadn't actually
seen it for myself. Gosh, I've just
thought of something!"
"What's that?"
"When I started applying that external resistor to the resistors in the
circuit," stated Dick, "I said at the
time that this was taking the base of
TRl positive and negative in much the
same way that an input signal voltage
would."
"I heard you say that," confirmed
Smithy. "You said it quite distinctly."
"But what all this means," wailed
Dick incredulously, "is that if you actually apply an input signal voltage to
the base of a transistor with a constant
current source in its emitter circuit
that transistor will simply not amplify.
You won't be able to get any signal out
of its collector!"
"Very succinctly put."
"But it's preposterous," exploded
Dick. "Blimey, for a start the input
transistors in an operational amplifier
can have a constant current source in
their common emitter circuit." (Fig.
4.)
"Ah," said Smithy, holding up a

finger, "but there's a difference there.
The two transistors in the operational
amplifier are sharing a constant
current between them. Neither of the
two transistors is called upon to pass
the constant current on its own.
Unless, of course, the other one is cut
off."
j\
Input
Constant
current
source
Fig. 4. Simplified diagram il-
lustrating
differential
amplifier at the inputs of an

operational amplifier. The
emitters connect to a single
constant current source.
Input
"Dear, oh dear me," said Dick,

sighing. "Well, that's the last time I go
shooting my mouth off about knowing
Your Loral Supplier
everything on transistor circuits."

"I'm glad to hear it," replied
Smithy. "Perhpas you're not so
shattered as to be unable to get me a

spot more tea."
I heed your command, Master."
Whereupon the chastened Dick
went once more to charge Smithy's
mug with the precious life-giving fluid.
SLIGHTLY NON -CONSTANT
"Thanks," said Smithy, as Dick
returned with the mug. "And, now, I
have a small confession to make."
"Have you? Well, that's some small
consolation at any rate."
"You see," said Smithy, "the
current flowing in the collector circuit
of TRl is not a hundred per cent constant although it is very nearly so. I
mentioned just now that there are very
small changes in the base current of
TRl when its base is taken positive
and negative. This base current flows
into TR2, whereupon TRi collector
passes the 4mA constant current less
the changing base current. There are
also extremely small changes in collector current in TR2 as the voltage
across this transistor varies. In consequence, the voltage at TRl collector
actually does change by a tiny amount
when its base potential is altered. With
voltmeter having a pointer
movement these changes are too small
to discern. But if you'd used, say, a
digital voltmeter they'd have shown up
at once."
"I keep telling you," grinned Dick,
"that what we need in this Workshop
is a digital voltmeter, but you never
listen."
It was obvious that Dick was fast
recovering his normal spirits.
"One little thing that puzzles me,"
he continued, "is why you put a 10F
electrolytic across the 15052 resistor."
"Ah," said Smithy, "that was partly
the result of a little innate caution on
my part. If you look at the circuit
you'll see that there's a possible a.c.
current path from the emitter of TR2
all the way up to the collector of TRl. I
put the electrolytic across the 15052
resistor just to ensure that TR2
emitter was responsive to d.c. only. Actually, the capacitor isn't really
necessary with the circuit as it stands,
but it is needed for a modification I'm
going to carry out on it."
"What modification is that?"
"I'm going to apply an a.f. input to it
and pass an output from TR1 collector
to an a.f. amplifier."
"But," objected Dick, "we alreadv
know that the circuit doesn't amplify. '
"In practice," stated Smithy, "it
lets a very small amount of signal
through because, as I explained just
now, the current in the 4701 resistor is
marginally short of being absolutely
constant."
He took out a ball-point pen leaned
forward and commenced to add some
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Fig. 5. An experimental circuit offering a means of low impedance volume control. The 5k S2 potentiometer and switch may
be positioned remotely from the remainder of the circuit. The output capacitor value, shown here as 0.02F can be increased as required when the following a.f. amplifier has a low input impedance. The' a.f. amplifier employed by Smithy was the signal
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'5.)
he went on, "this circuit will

want it to if we employ
an a.f. input which is of the order of
100 millivolts r.m.s. only. For a quick
experiment I can get an a.f. voltage at
this level from the earphone socket of a
transistor radio. So we want an input
coupling electrolytic of around 81.LF
and, say, a 1k51 resistor between its
the
negative lead and the negative supply

rail. A twin lead can then go to the
transistor radio by way of a jack plug
connected so that its sleeve is common
with the negative supply rail."
"What's the 1k1 resistor for?"
"Just to ensure that there is a d.c.
'path between the leads from the transistor radio," explained Smithy. "The
earphone output in some radios is
provided via an electrolytic capacitor.
The 1kS2 resistor will ensure that this
capacitor and the 8F one I've added
to my circuit are polarised properly.
The output from TRl collector can go
to any a.f. amplifier having the required sensitivity and an input impedance greater than lkQ. That old
ECL82 a.f. signal tracer of ours will do
excellently here, and since it's got a
high impedance input the coupling
capacitor from TRI collector need
only be 0.02F. A nice fat 10014F electrolytic across the supply rails to act as
a bypass would be a good idea, too."
"This all seems reasonable enough,"
remarked Dick, "but what's this 5kL1
pot you've added?"
"It's a standard sized pot with a
switch," said Smithy, "and its slider is
wired to the switch. The added 12052
resistor from the emitter of TR1 connects to the end of the track correspon-
ding to full clockwise rotation of the

spindle. You don't need to mount the
pot for a lash-up of the type we'll have
it rest on the bench with
here.
a couple of flexible leads going to it
from the rest of the circuit. ' (Fig. 6.)
"But what's it for?"
"You'll see in a minute," Smithy
promised him. "Now get this extra bit
of circuitry wired up.
Whilst Dick carried out the Serviceman's bidding, Smithy selected a
small transistor radio that he had
repaired during the morning. He also
took the a.f. signal tracer from his side
of the Workshop and carried it over to
Dick's bench. After a while, Dick announced that the added wiring was
completed. Smithy connected the

signal tracer to the output of the circuit, then switched it on and turned its
To
To
negative rail
Fig. 6. Rear view of the 5k II

potentiometer with switch,
illustrating the wiring to its
tags. The appropriate switch
tags may be identified with
the aid of an ohmmeter or
continuity tester
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120n resistor
&
volume to full. He next tuned in a local

station on the transistor radio, turned
down its volume and inserted the jack
plug from the circuit. The speaker in
the radio became silent. After this,
Smithy adjusted the Mal potentiometer so that its switch was open,
and connected the circuit to the PP9
battery.
The signal from the local station was
just audible from the signal tracer
speaker.
"That," remarked Smithy, "is the

little bit of signal that's getting through
the circuit in its constant current
state."
He turned the spindle of the 5k11
potentiometer just sufficiently far to
operate its switch. The sound from the
tracer speaker became noticeably
louder.
"And that increase in signal level,"
Smithy went on, "is due to the fact
that the emitter of TR1 is not connected to a constant current source
any more. It's connected to a constant
current source and a resistance of
around 5k. Because of this it's able
to give some amplification."
He turned the potentiometer spindle
clockwise. As he did so the sound from
the signal tracer speaker increased
continually until, when the potentiometer inserted minimum resistance
it reproduced the sound from the local
station at quite a high volume level.
"There you are," said Smithy cheerfully. "As the pot offers less and less
resistance the circuit changes from the
constant current condition and TR1
becomes more and more like a common emitter amplifier with an un bypassed emitter resistor. The voltage
gain is equal to the collector resistance
divided by the emitter resistance so
that, at full volume, the output voltage
is about four times the input voltage.
At minimum gain with the pot switch
closed, the output is approximately
one -tenth of the input. So the volume
control has a range of 40 to 1, which is
fairly extensive. Also, the volume
can be further reduced by turning the
pot a little more and opening the
switch. The whole arrangement has
the makings of a quite serviceable low
impedance volume control circuit. The
main thing to remember is that the input must be kept fairly low. Too high
an input will break through in the constant current condition, and will
overload TR1 when the pot switch is
closed."
"Step me," said Dick, supremely
impressed by this exercise in electronic legerdemain. "Are there any
things to look out for in a set-up like
this?"
"There's just one thing," said
Smithy. "And that's to guard against a
general effect which is liable to occur
whenever you connect the earphone
output of a transistor radio to any wide
bandwidth a.f. amplifier. quite often
the earphone output, particularly if
the radio has a transformerless a.f.
section, carries quite a bit of r.f. from
the i.f, stages with it. So, if you find
1 Out
In
Negative
rail
Fig. 7. The low-pass
filter
shown here may be inserted, if necessary, at the

input or output of the circuit
of Fig. 5. Suitable values
when it is inserted at the input are 200 f and 0.0512F,
although these may need to
be increased if the r.f. content in the signal from the
transistor radio is very high

any instances of r.f. instability in the
subsequent a.f. amplifier you can cure
this by inserting a low-pass filter in the
circuit. We were lucky and didn't need
such a filter." (Fig. 7.)
REDUCED AMPLITUDE
Dick looked down at the circuit
which, in its basic form, had caused
him so much anguish. Experimentally,
he adjusted the 5k S2 potentiometer for
maximum volume, then turned it back
to minimum again.
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"Well, Smithy," he remarked,

"that's not the only amplitude I'm now
going to reduce."
"Isn't it?"
"No," replied Dick ruefully. "The

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the amplitude of this darned great
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Radio Topics
By Recorder
My aunt's radio went wrong recently, and so I had the job of fixing it for
her.
The snag? Nothing very much, just
a screen -grid capacitor gone open circuit.
Well, you say, where's the story in
that? Bypass capacitors do occasionally go open. Just a moment though,
what sort of bypass capacitor did you
say?
A screen -grid capacitor, no less.
What's more, it's the first component
in my aunt's set to go wrong in all the
22 years she's had it in her drawing
room. The only other thing I've ever
had to do for it was to fit a new double diode -triode valve some years ago.
VINTAGE PERFORMANCE
All this may sound like a candidate
for a Ripley strip, or perhaps the
Guinness Book of Records, but I can
assure you that the set in question has
been playing without a fault over all
these years. It hasn't even got a name.
I bought it cheap as a present for my
aunt in the early 1950 s from a man
who manufactured nameless long,
medium and short wave mains
superhets in an old Nissen hut. This

was during the post-war boom days
when a.m. radios were selling like hot
cakes and no end of clandestine
manufacturers were turning them out
stuffed with surplus components and
any other nefarious parts they could
lay their hands on.
And this brings me to my main
point. If you have an old mains a.m.
radio from those times that is still going strong, it's worthwhile nursing it
through some more years yet if only to
see how long it can be kept in working
order. These sets were made in the
days before printed boards and a.m.f.m. switching, they usually have simple circuits and, in many instances,
are dead easy to service. However, one
important thing has always to be borne
in mind. This is that their chassis are
common with one side of the mains,
whereupon all precautions against accidental shock, both during servicing
and use, must be observed.
Some servicing facts concerning
these old sets which do not arise with
our present-day transistor receivers
are worth mentioning. The first of

these is that capacitors between
0.001pF and 0.1AAF have paper dielectric. Unlike modern plastic foil
capacitors these frequently become
leaky with age, and are particularly
troublesome in a.f. amplifier stages. If
an old a.m. set starts to give a distorted
output, replac its a.f. coupling
capacitors with modern capacitors of
the same value. The a.f. output valve
invariably coupled to the speaker by
way of an output transformer with
what.. was euphemistically called a
'tone correction capacitor' connected
across the primary. (Actually its function was to reduce the audible effect of
third harmonic distortion.) If this
capacitor breaks down the set will
become mysteriously silent.
valve by signal tracing techniques. If

the set stops working on part or all of
the short wave band, this is an indication that the oscillator section of the
frequency changer valve is losing its
emission. And, finally, it is unwise to
turn on a receiver of this type without
all the valves plugged in. If the heater
chain is broken, the valves above the
break are subjected to excessively high
cathode -heater voltages.
It is possible that these hints will
help in enabling you to keep one of
these old a.m. radios working for many
more years yet. If so, it may well enter
the vintage receiver class and be
something to show off to, your friends.
COLOUR TV POWER UNIT

A power
unit of interesting design
for supplying certain classes of mains
colour or monochrome television

receivers from a 12 volt battery is now
available from Weir Instrumentation
Limited, Durban Road, Bognor Regis,
Sussex. Designated the Model
HF100S, the unit is small in size, as
may be seen in the accompanying illustration.
Weir
Tv POWER llNIT
HFi00S
ELECTROLYTICS
A high hum level probably means
that the h.t. smoothing electrolytic
capacitors have dried out and lost
some of their capacitance. New electrolytics of the same value and working voltage will solve that problem.
Aged electrolytics also become inter-
mittent if they aren't passing a ripple

,urrent to 'wet the internal connections
to the aluminium foil. If the a.f. output
of the set changes intermittently from
a high to a lower level without any distortion, fit new cathode bypass electrolytics in the a.f. cathode circuits.
Resistors play a few unusual tricks
in old valve sets. Those with
resistances above about 500k0 tend to
wander high in value. Old carbon composition resistors passing a current occasionally go noisy, and can produce a
loud hiss in the output. They can't be
detected by normal testmeter readings
or by bridging them with other
resistors; they can only be located by
replacement. The stage in which they
are situated may be located by using a
'silencing' technique at each grid,
working back from the output valve
grid. The 'silencing' is achieved by
applying a 0.054F capacitor between
chassis and the grid.
Valves wear out, of course, but not
as frequently as is often imagined.
Some of the old octal based valves, indeed, seem to go on for ever. It isn't
normally difficult to find a faulty
This smell power supply
unit
manufactured by Weir
Instrumentation Limited, will

drive certain mains colour or
monochrome television
receivers from a 12 volt battery.

The unit is Intended primarily
for receivers in the Sony and
National Pansonic range, as
well as some others having
half-wave power input circuits.
The supply unit has been specially

designed to drive Sony television
receivers Models KV131OUB and
KV133OUB, and it is also marketed
for operation of the National Pansonic
receiver Model TC48G. These
receivers contain transformerless

power supply circuits in which the incoming a.c. mains voltage is rectified
directly, with resistive voltage dropping networks for the supply of individual solid-state stages. They can in
consequence be operated directly from
a d.c. supply voltage equal to the peak
voltage of the a.c. mains supply, i.e.
350 volts on load.
By utilising this attribute of these
448
television receivers Weir Instrumentation have been able to design the

HF100S power unit with a high frequency inverter followed by its own internal rectifier and smoothing filter.
There is a consequent large reduction
in size, weight and cost as compared
with a 50Hz inverter delivering an a.c.
output.
The HF100S power unit has an
overall efficiency of over 70% at full
load and is capable of delivering an
output of 100 watts maximum. Actual
power consumption of the small colour
television receivers for which it is
designed varies from 70 to 100 watts
according to picture brightness and
colour. The power unit delivers adequate operating power from an input
voltage ranging from 11 to 16 volts,
and is fitted with an internal electronic
battery protection circuit which
automatically switches the inverter off

in the event of the input voltage falling
below 11 volts, thus preventing total
exhaustion of the battery. The unit is
also fully protected against overload or
reversed input connections.
Some television receivers of a type
suitable for operation from the
HF100S are fitted with half -wave rectifiers having opposite polarity to those
in the receivers just referred to. In
order to cater for either polarity connection of the receiver's mains input
circuit, the HS100S is fitted with a
reversing switch marked 'Alt. Model'.
The HF100S unit can be used with a
battery as main or standby source of
power for a suitable TV receiver in
cars, caravans or boats. It is a compact
self-contained unit fitted with a standard 13 amp 3 pin output socket and
heavy duty colour -coded battery leads
2 metres in length. It may be used as a
free standing unit or mounted on a
wall or bulkhead. The standard version is intended for negative earth
battery supplies, the case of the unit
being connected to the negative input
lead. An alternative version for
positive earth circuits, the Model
HF100SP, is also available.
ZIP -UP SCREENING

With the certainly original sales slogan of `Zip -up To Save Embarrassment', Walmore Electronics have introduced a new form of screening
material for wiring looms. The
material, known as Zip -Ex -2, prevents r.f. interference and can be
fitted by the simple expedient of zipping it on to the wiring run concerned.
Zip -Ex -2 consists of four layers of 2 stranded 114 micrometre diameter
Ferrex knitted wire mesh protected by
a heavy duty vinyl cover. A solid brass
zip is crimped directly to the wire
mesh and provides the means by
which the screening is secured to the
wiring loom. Ferrex is a trade mark of
the Metex Corporation of America,
who manufacture Zip -Ex -2, and it
applies to steel wire which has been
clad in copper and then tin plated.
Attenuation of r.f. interference with
the material is 52dB at 14kHz, 75dB at

18MHz and 55dB at 1GHz. The low
frequency screening ability is superior
to that of copper due to the material's
magnetic characteristics.
Standard Zip -Ex -2 is available in
lengths from 3 to 12.2m., in diameters
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Walmore can supply the material cut
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Apart from its screening
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Zip -Ex-2 is the ease with which access
can be gained to the wiring loom for
the removal or addition of cables. The
screening is simply removed by undoing the zip. Further details may be
obtained from Walmore Electronics
Limited, 11-15 Betterton Street, London, WC2H 9BS.
TV FROM SPACE
I see that Marconi Space and
Defence Systems Limited is leading a

team of European contractors studying the spacecraft element of high
quality colour television and sound
broadcasts direct to domestic
receivers. The work is being carried

out under a 63,000 contract from the
European Space Agency. I should add
that Marconi Space and Defence
System is a GEC -Marconi company.
A number of payload configurations
are being considered and the European
Space Agency requirement, in the first
instance, is for a satellite system
capable of carrying at least two television programmes and able to serve
areas corresponding in size to typical
European countries.
The special problems of this type of
satellite payload relate to the high
prime and radiated powers that must
be handled. A typical payload may
require as much as 2kW of prime
power, and this requires special

techniques for the control of thermal
dissipation and protection of
equipments in the various operating
modes. As a result of European
studies, developments in high power
travelling wave tubes are well advanced, and already 1kW of radiated
power in the allocated frequency band
of 11.7 to 12.5GHz has been reached.
Parallel studies of domestic

receivers are currently being made and
the payloads being investigated by
Marconi Space and Defence Systems
will be compatible with such receivers.
The high radiated power of the satellite will allow domestic receivers
to be operated in conjunction with
mass-produced 0.75 metre antennas
plus amplifying and conversion circuits compatible with existing receiver
techniques.
So the TV of the future may well
emanate from above us as well as from
ground -based transmitters.
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In (a) we have two similar parallel tuned circuits,

each resonant at the same frequency. The coils are widely
separated to give a loose inductive coupling between
them, and the overall response curve is illustrated in (b).
Since there are two tuned circuits the response is sharper
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We now bring the lower coil closer to the upper coil.
The coupling between the coils increases, as also does the
signal amplitude across the load as indicated in (c). At a
certain degree of coupling the response peak commences
to flatten, as in (d), although the skirts of the curve remain as steep as before. A further small increase in coupling causes the single peak to break up into two separate
peaks on either side of the resonant frequency (e) and a
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