SB-303 alignment tips needed! SOLVED

[Dave Edwards]

Trust me...You'll need the manual again someday!
...Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Ellison <deellison at USWEST.NET>
To: <HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 12:05 AM
Subject: Re: SB-303 alignment tips needed! SOLVED


> > > I just acquired an SB-303 that is wildly out of alignment.
> > > It takes almost one VOLT of signal straight in to the antenna
> > > jack to hit anything above S5 on the meter!
>
> [snip]
>
> Thanks to all who responded.  After JUST purchasing a manual
> for the SB-303 from a local in Seattle (for a higher price than
> I really think it oughta be - $45!!!) and settling in to tackle
> the alignment procedure outlined in the book, I started getting
> emails from folks suggesting I check the LMO terminator
> and make sure the 50-ohm resistor isn't open or has a cold
> solder joint.
>
> AHA!!!!!!!  WHAT 50-ohm terminator?
>
> Off to Rat Shack for a metal RCA plug and a 50-ohm resistor
> (both of which I have lots of SOMEWHERE) and tadaaaaa....
>
> Back in business.  Works great now.  Moral of the story?  Don't
> run out and buy a $45 dollar manual until all the emails come in!
>
> Thanks to everyone,
>
> Dave WB7AWK
> www.Boatanchors.com
>
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