Stoddart Aircraft Radio Co. Model NM-30A Instruction Manual, June 1954.

ADDENDUM
TO
INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR
MODEL NM-30A 'RADIO INTERFERENCE
AND' FIELD INTENSITY METER
Additional instructions for use of the NM- 30A in measuring
radiq interference according to specifications:
(a) MIL-I-16910A(SHIPS)
(b) MIL-I- 26600(USAF)
(c) MIL-I-6181B
Revised 2 Feb. 1959
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NM-30A ADDENDUM
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2. MEASURING BROADBAND INTERFERENCE WITH THE NM-30A EQUIPMENT
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2.1 CONDUCTED MEASUREMENTS . . . . 1
2.1.1 In of Microvo1ts-Per-Ki1ocyc1e . . . . . .

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2.1.2 In Terms of db Above One microvolt!Megacytle . . . .
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2.2 RADIATED MEASUREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2.1 In Terms of Microvo1ts-Per-Meter-Per-Ki1ocycle

In Terms of Antenna Induced Microvo1ts-Per-Kilocycle
Bandwidth . . .
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In Terms of db Above One
Antenna Induced
Microvo1t-Per-Megacycle
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3. MEASURING CW RADIATED INTERFERENCE WITH NM-30A 8
3.1 In Terms of Antenna Induced Microvolts. a
5. DERIVATION OF NM-30A DIPOLE ANTENNA CORRECTION FACTORS FOR MEASURE-
MENts IN TERMS OF ANTENN& INDUCED VOLTAGE. 12
4.
3.2 In of db Above One Microvolt Antenna Induced
CALIBRATING AND MEASUREMENT AT REDUCED EQUIPMENT GAIN
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1. INTRODUCTION
The following material supplements the section tt 4e Signal Meaturement"
beginning on page 18, right-hand column, of the NM-30A Instruction ook.
The 91036-2 Chart Set, accompanying the equipment, has been mod fied
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publication of this instruction book. The introductory chart page *as been ex-
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panded to two pages. Chart No.9, which gives RF cable correction factors when
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measuri ng impulsive interference, has .been added. The information tresented in
this Addendum will reflect data included in the new chart pages and additional
instructions on taken in accordance with MIL-I-618IB, MIL-I-16910A
(SHIPS) and MIL-I-26600(USAF) specifications.
MEASURING BROADBAND INTERFERENCE WITH NM-30A EQUIPMENT

The following procedure permits the measurement of impulse interference
directly in terms of microvolts-per-kilocycle or db above one microvolt-per-
megacycle without involving complicated bandwidth computations. Its simplicity
is based on the fact that the output of the internal calibrator is a constant
value per unit bandwidth throughout the frequency range of the NM-30A equipment.
To insure accuracy, the calibrator in each equipment is individually measured
and its output is recorded as a CALIBRATOR SETTING in decibels on the first page
of the chart set.
2.1 CONDUCTED MEASUREMENTS
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MIL-I-16910A(SHIPS) 30 August 1954 figure conducted
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interference expressed in terms of standard units."

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(1) Standardize the equipment gain at the test frequency, following the
procedure given in steps 1 through 9 on the first page of the Chart Set using
the CALIBRATING SETTING provided in step 7.
(2) Take a PEAK of "slide-back" measurement of the impulsive interference
signal. Use either visual or aural method of measurement. This meter reading
is equivalent to a bias voltage (introduced by the peak control) that is identi-
cal to the effective peak value of the input signal as seen by the second detector.
(3) Then divide the indicated reading (meter scale reading times the at-
tenuator setting) by a bandwidth factor of 100 to obtain the final peak value of
the conducted signal in microvolts-per-kilocycle across 50 ohms.
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THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN CALIBRATED IN TERMS OF RMS OF A SINE WAVE
(707 OF TRUE PEAK OF A SINE WAVE). PEAK VALUES ARE THEREFORE IN
TERMS OF RMS OF A SINE WAVE WHICH WOULD HAVE TIlE SAME PEAK AMPLI-
TUDE AS THE SIGNAL THAT APPEARS AT THE SECOND DETECTOR INPUT.
(4) When using the CALIBRATION SETTING provided on the first page of the
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chart set, step 7, the 20 foot RF cable loss is compensated for at only 125 meg-
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acycles. A error of 4 occurs at either end of the frequency

range. If greater accuracy is desired, RF cable losses must be into ac-
count. Multiply the final value of Step 3 (above) by the appropriate correction
factor from Chart No. 9 to obtain final corrected values.
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EXAMPLE
FREQUENCY
METER READING
ATTENUATOR SETTING
CABLE LOSS FACTOR
Then, as outlined in step (3),
26 MEGACYCLES
40 MICROVOLTS
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0.963 (From Chart #9)
40- X 10 =4.0 microvolts-per-kilocycle across 50 ohms.
100 '
Correcting for cable loss, step (4)
4.0 X 0.963 =3.852 microvolts-per-kilocycle across 50 ohms.
2.1.2 In Terms of db Above One Microvolt/Megacycle
~ . the CALIBRATION SETTING provided in step 7.
(2) Take a PEAK or "slide-back" measurement of the impulsive interference
signal. Use either visual or aural method of measurement.
(3) For conductive measurements add 20 db to the indicated reading
(meter scale reading in db plus the attenuator setting in db) to obtain the
final peak value of conducted signal in db above one microvolt-per-megacycle
across 50 ohms.
(4) If greater accuracy is desired add cable losses to final cable cor-
rection chart No.9.
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EXAMPLE
FREQUENCY
METER READING
ATTENUATOR SETTING
200 iviEGACYCLES
32 DB
40 DJ3
CABLE LOSS
+0.140 db (from chart #9)
Then, as outlined in step (3), 20 db + 32 db + 40 db =92 db above
one microvolt-per-megacycle across 50 ohms.
Correcting for cable loss, step (4), 92 db + 0.14 db = 92.14 db
above one microvolt-per-megacycle across 50 ohms.
2.2 RADIATED MEASUREMENTS
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2.2.1 In Terms of Microvolts-Per-Meter-Per-Kilocycle
MIL-I-16910A(SHIPS) - 30 August '1954 - Figure 7 -"Broad-
band Radiated Interference Limits-, Expressed in Terms of Standard Units."
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THE ANTENNA SHALL BE A TUNED DIPOLE.
the CALIBRATION SETTING pl'ovided in step 7..
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Divide the indicated meter reading (meter scale reading times the
Use either visual or aural method of measurement.
the effective peak value of the input signal as seen by the second detector.
attenuator setting) by a bandwidth factor of 100 to obtain a value of microvolts-
signal.
Take a PEAK or "slide-back" measurement of the impulsive interference
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per-kilocycle. Multiply this quantity by the appropriate factor from
Charts NO.4 and No.5. This result will be the final value of field intensity
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(4) If greater accuracy is desired, RF cable losses must be taken into
account. Multiply the final value of Step (3) by the appropriate cOrrection
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50 MEGACYCLES
METER READING
ATTENUATOR SETTING
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DIPOLE Fi,CTOR
CABLE LOSS FACTOR
70 MICROVOLTS
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2.58 (From Chart 4)
0.974 (From Chart 9)
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X 2.58 = 180.6 microvolts-per-meter-per-
100
kilocycle.
Correcting for cable loss, step (4),
180.6 X 0.974 =175.9 microvolts-per-meter-per-kilocycle.
In Terms of Antenna Induced Microvolts/Kilocycles Bandwidth
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the CALIBRATION SETTING provided in step 7.
(2) Take a PEAK or "slide-back" measurement of the impulsive interference
signal. Use either visual or aural method of measurement. This meter reading
is equivalent to a bias voltage (introduced by the PEAK control) that is identi-
cal to the effective peak value of the input signal as seen by the second detector.
(3) Divide the indicated meter reading (meter scale reading times the at-
tenuator setting) by a bandwidth factor of 100 to obtain a value of microvolts-
per-kilocycle. Multiply this quantity by an antenna factor of 5.01 if using the
low frequency dipole 90832-2 (20 mc - 88 mc) or 2.51 if using the high frequency
dipole 9b833-2 (88 mc - 400 mc). This result will be the final value of the sig-
nsl in antenna induced microvolts-per-kilocycle bandwidth.
(4) .If greater accuracy is desired, RF cable losses must be taken into
account. MUltiply the final value of step (3) above by the appropriate correc-
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tion factor from Chart #9 to obtain final corrected value.
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FREQUENCY 30 MEGACYCLES
METER READING 60 MICROVOLTS
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CABLE LOSS FACTOR 0.965 (From Chart #9)
ANTENNA FACTOR 5.01 (See Step 3)
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=3,006 antenna induced microv01ts-per-
kilocycle bandwidth.
Add 20 db to the indicated reading (met;r scale reading in db plus
Correcting for cable loss, step (4),

3,006 X 0.965 =2,900.79 antenna induced microvolts-per-
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2.2.3 In Terms of db Above One Microvolt/me Antenna Induced
Applicable Military SoecificatioOI
MIL-I-266oo(USAF) - 2 June 1958 - Figure 8 - "Broadband and
Pulsed CW Radiated Interference Limits."
procedure given in steps 1 through 9 on the first page of the Chart Set, using
the CALIBRATION SETTING provided in step 7
(2) Take a PEAK or "slide-back" measurement of the impulse noise signal.
Use'the db scale. Use either visual or aural method of measurement. This meter
reading is equivalent to a bias voltage (introduced by the PEAK control) that is
identical to the effective peak value of the input signal as seen by the second
detector.
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attenuator setting in db) to obtain a value. ,of db above one microvol t-per-mega- =:
cycle. Add to this quantity an antenna factor of 14 db if using the low frequency?
dipole 90832-2 (20 me to 88 me) or 8 db if using the high frequency dipole 90833-28
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(88 mc to 400 me). This result will be the final value of the signal received in ~
db above one microvolt-per-megacycle antenna i.nduced.
If greater accuracy is desired, RF cable losses must be taken into
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account. Add to the final value of step (3) the appropriate db correction from
Chart #9 to obtain final corrected value.
EXAMPLE
FREQUENCY
METER READlt-li
ATTENUATOR SETTING
CABLE LOSS
ANTENNA FACTOR
65 MEGACYCLES
37 db
20 db
-0.17 db (from Chart #9)
14 db (from Step 3)
20 db + 37 db + 20 db + 14 db =91 db above one microvolt-
per-megacycle antenna induced.
Correcting cable loss, step (4),
91 db - 0.17 db::;; 90.83 db aboVe one microvol t-per-megacycle
antenna induced.
!lASYRING CW RADIATED INTERFERENCE WITH EQUIPMENT
3.1 IN TERMS OF ANTENNA INDUCED MICROVOLTS
Applicable Military Specification.
MIL-I-6181B - 29 May 1953 - Figure 18 - "Standard Limits CW Radiated
Interference.",
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THIS PROCEDURE APPLIES ONLY WHEN US,ING A TUNED DIPOLE ANTENNA.
(1) Standardize the gain at the test frequency. Follow the procedure
in steps 1 through 9 on the first page of the Chart Set and use the CALIBRA-
;UON SETTING provided on Charts #1 and #2.
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(2)
Rotate function switch (S) to FI position.
(3) PULL-TORN-PUSH attenuator knob (A) to select appropriate atten-
uation for meter reading in upper portion of the scale, where possible.
(4) Multiply the meter reading in microvolts by appropriate correc-
tion factor from Chart #1 and #2 and by the attenuator setting to obtain RF input
microvolts across 50 ohms. Multiply this quantity by an antenna factor of 5.01 if
using the low frequency dipole 90832-2 (20 to 88 mc) or 2.51 if using the high fre-
. quency dipole 90833-2 (88 to 400 mc) for final result in Antenna Induced Microvolts.
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FREQUENCY
METER READING
ATTENUATOR SETTING
CORRECTION FACTOR
ANTENNA FACTOR
170 MEGJ..CYCLES
70 MICROVOLTS
X1Q2
2 (See step 4)
2.51 (See step 4)
70 X 2 X 10
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X 2.51 = 35,140 antenna induced microvolts.
3.2 In Terms of db above One Microvolt Antenna Induced
MIL-I-26600(USAF) - 2 June 1958 - Figure 6 - "Narrow Band (ew)
Interference Limits."
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(1) Standardize the gain at the test frequency. FollOw the procedure
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SETTING provided on Charts #1 and #2.
(2) Rotate FUNCTION switch (B) to FI position.
(3) PULL-TURN-PUSH attenuator knob (A) to select appropriate atten-
for meter reading in upper portion of the scale, when possible.
(4) Add the meter reading in db to the attenuator setting in db. To
this add the appropriate correction factor in db from Chart #1 and #2 to obtain
the RF input in db above one microvolt across 50 ohms. Add to this value an an-
tenna factor of 14 db if using the low frequency dipole 90833-2 (20 mc to 88 mc)
or a factor of B db if using the high frequency dipole 90833-2 (BB mc to 400 mc)
for final value in terms of db above microvolt antenna induced.
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FREQUENCY
METER READING
ATTENUATOR SETTING
CORRECTION FACTOR
ANTENNA FACTOR
30 MEGACYCLES
23 db
20 db
o db (See step 4)
14 db (See step 4)
23 db + 20 db + 14 db = 57 db above one microvolt antenna
induced.
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4. CALIBRATION AND MEASUREMENT REDUCED EQUIPMENT GAIN
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may eventually become difficult at certain frequencies to calibrate the
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control r a n g e ~ In this case, it is still possible to calibrate the equipment

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accurately 'at reduced sensitivity. Accurate calibration is a s s ~ d because of
..the constant output of the calibrator over 10n9 periods of time. A new cali-
bration figure (smaller than the original) may be arbitrarily selected. After
making a measurement, the new calibration figure is simply substracted from the
figure given in the Chart Set and the difference applied to the meter reading of
the signal under measurement. The procedure is as followsl
(1) Rotate the CAL control fully clockwise.
(2) Turn the PEAK control counterclockwise until the threshold is
reached as indicated by flashing of the neon PEAK lamp.
(3) Note the meter reading in db. This may be used as the new ca1i-
~ bration figure.
(4) Note the difference in db between this new calibration figure and
that given on the calibration chart. Add this difference to the indicating meter
reading of the signal.
EXAMPLE
If the calibration figure is 25 db and this
cannot be made, rotate the PEAK control counter-
clockwise until the signal threshold is reached.
Assume that at this point the indicating meter
scale reads 20 db. Then, add 5 db to all signal
measurements made at this frequency
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IF DATA IS TAKEN USING THE MICROVOLT IT WOULD BE MORE CONVENIENT TO MAKE
THE NEW CALIBRATING FIGURE 6 DB LESS THAN THAT GIVEN ON THE CALIBRATING CHART.
THE METER INDICATION IN MICROVOLTS WOULD THEN SIMPLY BE MULTIPLIED BY TWO TO OB-
TAIN TRUE METER READING.
5. DERIVATION OF NM
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30A DIPOLE ANTENNA CORRECTION FACTORS FOR MEASUREMENTS
EXPRESSED IN TERMS OF ANTENNA INDUCED VOLTAGE
When using the NM-30A Radio Interference measuring equipment for radiated
in accordance with Specifications MIL-I-6181B and MIL-I-26600(USAF), the
90832-2 and 90833-2 dipole antennas are used and the intensity of the received in-
terference is expressed in terms of the open circuit voltage induced in a tuned
dipole antenna. When measurements are performed in accordance with MIL-I-26600

the dipole is not tuned below 35 mc, but the tuned dipole factor is used and the
lack of antenna gain is compensated for in the limit curve of figures 6 and 8.
terms used are "Antenna Induced Microvolts" in Specification MIL-I-6181B and "db
Above One Microvolt Antenna Induced" in Specification MIL-I-26600(USAF).
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The antenna induced voltage is the open circuit voltage induced in a
theoretical tuned dipole in free space; therefore, to convert the Input Voltage 1.
1. FOR MEASUREMENTS the NM-30A equipment is calibrated to measure the
at the end of the 20 foot RF cable; therefore, the Input Voltage is the voltageo
appearing at the antenna end of the 20 foot RF cable or at the 50 ohm terminal
of the dipole antenna. For Broadband measurements the NM-30A equipment is
brated to measure the voltage at the input of the meter; therefore, if greater
accuracy is desired the cable correction factor from Chart #9 of the NM-30A t5
Chart set must be applied.
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~ to antenna induced voltage a correction must be applied to compensate for the load-
'ing of the antenna and for the impedance transfer. The NM-30A dipole antennas use
"baluns" to match the n o ~ i n a l 72 ohm balanced impedance at the terminals of the
tuned dipole to the 50 ohm unbalanced RI-FI meter input impedance. The 90832-2
(20-88 mc) dipole uses a resistive balun with a loss factor of 2.11. The 9033-2
(88-400 mc) dipole uses a tuned balun with no loss.
The Antenna Induced Voltage is related to the Input Voltage by the
following formulas
E(Ant. Ind.) = E Input X (1 +
74. a
Meter Input Impedance (n) )
Considering the balun loss, the formula becomess
E(Ant. Ind.) = E Input X
( 1 + 72 n ) X Balun Factor
Meter Input Z (Q)
411f' (1) Factor for the 90832-2 (20-88 mc) Low Frequency Dipoles
E (Ant. Ind.) =E Input X ( 1 + 1 ) X 2.11 =5.16 or 14.28 db.
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( The USAF uses the "rounded off" figure of 14 db and its cor-
responding ratio of 5.01).
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Factor for the 90833-2 (88-400 mc) Hiqh Frequency Dipoles ~
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RADIATION HAZARDS
IN RADIO INTERFERENCE MEASUREMENT
1. Biological damage from exposure to intense RF radiation has
been known for several years but only recently have quantitative
limits been established.
2. A tri-service limit for exposure to RF radiation has been
established at .01 watts/cm
2
at any frequency. This is 194 volts/
meter assuming linearly polarized plane waves. General Electric
has proposed that a maximum safe limit of .001 watts/cm2 (61 volts/
meter) be used for continuous exposure and that .01 watts/cm2 be
an absolute maximum not to be exceeded except under emergency
cond! tions.
3. It is possible that personnel operating Stoddart equipment will
be exposed to power densities greater than .01 watts/cm2. This will
probably occur in locations where the rf field will not be linearly
polarized plane waves such as in the Fresnel Zone and in close prox-
imity to magnetrons and klystrons.
It is suggested that before taking measurements near suspected
or known strong radiation sources that reliable information on in-
tensity be obtained.
Direct measurements of strong signal sources can be made with
RI-FI equipment if the frequency is in the tuning range. Most RI-FI
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equipment does not have sufficient voltage range or shielding
effectiveness to accurately measure to 194 vOlts/meter using
standard antennas. In some situations, involving concentrated
f i e l d s ~ the use of loop probes with their large antenna factors
would enable approximate measurement. Limitations in RI-FI equip-
ment shielding sometimes permits full scale meter indication when
tuned to a very strong signal even with the antenna disconnected.
Needless to say, the operator should be concerned when this occurs.
The following chart provides approximate equipment range limits
(full scale) in vOlts/meter with and without pickup devices.
The equipment would be standardized for gain in accordance
with instructions on the charts supplied. Then the input attenua-
tor should be placed in the maximum position. Continuous wave
signals would be measured in FI function switch position. Pulsed
signals are measured with PEAK function.
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Equipment
NM-I0A
NM-20B
NM-30A
NM-50A
Antenna
H-a 1f meter rod
30" loop (90117-2)
6" loop (90114-2)
Loop probe (90185-1)
No antenna (or cable)
41" rod (90291-2)
Loop antenna (90298-2)
Loop probe (90185-2)
Tuned dipole
. L.oop antenna (90799-2)
Tuned dipole
Approximate
field strength
vOlts/meter
2
10
100
1000*
100 to 200
2
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10*
20
1 to 50
170 to 500*
10 to 500
30 to 180
100 to 180
* Maximum measurement shown using loop probe antenna is only
practical if RI-FI equipment is not exposed to strong RF
field.
ENGINEERING DEPT.
March 18, 1959
STODDART AIRCRAFT RADIO CO., INC.
6644 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD
HOLLYVJOOD 38, CALIFORNIA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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No.
No.
SECTION 1- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
4. Operating Instructions
17
l. Scope of this Manual
5. Use as a Sensitive Radio-Frequency
Electronic Microvoltmeter 20
2. Purpose and Basic Principles 1
6. Survey Considerations
21
3. Electrical Characte ristic s 1
SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE
SEC'I"ION 2 - THEORY OF OPERATION
l. Introduction 23
l. Introduction 3
2. Localization of Trouble 23
2. General Theory of Operation 3
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3. Removal of Chassis from Instrument
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3. Ci:rcuit Analysis of RI-FI Meter 4
Cases
23
4. Circuit Analysis of Power Supply 9
4. NM-30A Radio Interference - Field
Intensity Meter Trouble Shooting
SECTION 3-INSTAllATlON and Repair 24
l. Scope of this Section 11
5. Power Supply Trouble Shooting and
Repair 26
2. Power Supply Requirements 11
6. Equipment Required for Alignment
3. Initial Equipment Setup 11
and Adjustment
26
4. Initial Adjustments 13 7. Setup of Equipment for Alignment
and Adjustment Procedures 26
SECTION 4 - OPERATION
8. Alignment and Adjustment Procedures 26
l. Introduction
15
9. Correcting Chart Set After Alignment 30
2. Equipment Controls and Receptacles 15
SECTION 6-PARTS LIST
3. Description of Chart Set 17
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90075-2
90082-1
90097-2
90933-1
**90757-2
*90072-1
**90071-1
**90074-1
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Item
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Description
RF Transmission Line, 20 ft.
RF Probe Cable, 18 in.
A. C. Power Cable, 6 ft.
a scillos cope Cable, 3 ft.
Headphone Extension Cable,
20 ft.
Remote Meter Cable, 20 ft.
Power Cable, 10 ft.
Milliammeter Recorder,
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--22 90101-2 Recorder Case.
23 90075-1 Recorder Cable, 6 ft.
24 90095-2-- Tripod (for item 1).
25 90044-1 Azimuth Dial Assembly.
26 90045-1 Azimuth Pointer Assembly.
27 Hi-Fi Headphones-
*TWO REQUIRED, IF USING ITEM 21.
**Items not shown
NM30A Major Equipment and Accessories
Stoddart
Number
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Description
NM-30A RI-FI Meter
(20-400 Mc).
Power Supply.
Dipole Antenna Head Assembly,
High Frequency (Ie s s antenna
elements),
Dipole Antenna Head Assembly,
Low Frequency; include s
antenna elements.
Vertical Antenna, Ground Plane
(Ie ss antenna elements).
Antenna Mast Assembly.
(for item 3 or 4).
Loop Antenna.
Measuring Tape, Frequency.
Remote Meter.
Transit Case.
Accessory Case.
Transit Case (for Antennas and
item 7).
4 90832-2
5 90929-2
Stoddart
Item Number
'1 90784-2
2 90783-2
- 3 90833-2
6 90920-2
7 90310-2
8 90799-2
9 10645
10 90934-2
-11 **90922-2
"12 **90923-2
-13 **90924-2
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SECTION 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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1. SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
This instruction book contains descriptive ma-
terial and instructions for the installation, opera-
tion, and maintenance of the Stoddart Type NM-30A
Radio Interference - Field Intensity Meter. In
addition, Section 6 of this manual contains a list of
component parts.
2. PURPOSE AND BASIC PRINCIPLES
The NM-30A Radio Interference - Field Intensity
Measuring Set is a highly sensitive h-f and v-h- f
superheterodyne receiver for use in the location
and measurement of r-f interference (noise) and
, for making field strength measurements in the
frequency range of 20 to 400 mc / s. It is basically
a selective two-terminal voltmeter with sufficient
sensitivity to measure r-f interference or the
intensity of radiated or conducted r-f signals.
NOTE
IN ORDER TO AVOID CONFUSION WITH AUDIO
NOISE AND SOUND LEVEL METERS, THE FA-
MILIAR "NOISE METER" WILL BE REFERRED
TO IN THIS BOOK AS TIlE RADIO INTERFERENCE
- FIELD INTENSITY METER, ABBREVIATED
RI-FI METER.
The NM-30A Radio Interference - Field Intensity
Meter consists of metering unit (RI-FI Meter), a
power supply, and several antennas for noise and
signal pickup, and other accessory components
necessary for proper interconnection and 0P1ration
of the equipment. The equipment is suitable for
fixed, portable, and mobile operation.
Quantitative YneasureYnents of the intensity of
radio signals or interference can be made by use
of the dipole antennas provided in conjunction with
the RI-FI Meter. Measurements can be made in
termS of the peak weighted, or average value of the
signal or interference. This facility is provided
by a calibrated meter and a function switch on the
meter unit. The function switch provides for the
measurement of the peak value in its PEAK posi-
tion, the weighted value in its QUASI-PEAK posi-
tion, and the average value in its FIELD INTEN-
SITY position. In addition, the RI-FI Meter con-
tains facilities for calibrating or standardizing
its gain; this is accomplished in the CAL position
of the function switch. To facilitate more accurate
tuning of a weak signal, a beat frequency oscillator
is incorporated in the i-f channel; by this means,
the weak signal can be tuned by observing the
zero beat note (aural null); then the strength of
the signal can be measured accurately in either
the FIELD INTENSITY or QUASI-PEAK positions
of the function switch.
F-M signals can be received with reasonable
aural quality through the use of "slope detection".
This not only simplifies the circuitry of the re-
ceiver and minimizes maintenance parts, but also
provides fair f-m quality without the use of com-
plicated f-m circuits and additional adjustments.
The NM- 30A Radio Interference Measuring Set
can be used for radio interfe rence surveys to
determine the source and magnitude of radiated or
conducted interference within its frequency range.
Such interference can be generated by gasoline
engines, generators, motors, or electronic equip-
ment. It can also be used for field intensity meas-
urement surveys for adjusting directive antennas,
or for exploring radiation patterns, where the
field intensity may vary over a wide range of values.
. Proper use of the pickup devices will enable the
operator of the equipment to locate the source of
signal or interference by successive measurements.
In the case of interference, this is the first step in
the elimination procedure.
3. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3a. Frequency Range:
20 to 400 megacycle s, in six bands:
Band 1 - 20 to 33 megacycles
Band 3 - 54 to 88 megacycle s
Band 5 - 145 to 240 megacycle s
3b. Type of Receiver:
Superheterodyne.
3c. Intermediate Frequency:
15 megacycles.
3d. Sensitivity:
Radiated pickup using a calibrated, tuned dipole
(without reflector), one to 60 microvolts-per-meter,
depending on the frequency used. Conducted pickup
via a 50-ohm matched coaxial line,
from 20 to 240 megacycles, five or
less from 240 to 400 megacycIes:---- - ..
3e. Selectivity:
Bandwidth 6 db down from a signal level: 138 kc
to 175 kc throughout all six bands. Individual data
supplied in chart form.
3f. Spurious Response Rejection: ! ':-6/<' CO
Better than 40 db.
3g. I-F Rejection:
Better than 60 db.
3h. Audio Output:
More than 100 milliwatts into a 600-ohm, non-
inductive load based on an output meter indication
of 10 microvolts and an r-f signal input modulated
30 per cent, 1000 cycles per second.
3i. Oscilloscope Output:
Frequency response flat within 3 db from 20 to
100,000 cycles per second, depending on oscillo-
scope loading.
3j. Dynamic Range:
20 db 2 db at full scale. Dynamic range is the
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overload capacity and can be defined as the ratio of
the highest sine wave voltage which may be linearly
amplified in the last i. f. stage to the sine wave
voltage at that stage required for full scale deflec-
tion of the meter, the AGC voltage being held fixed
at its value for full scale deflection of the indicating
meter. The dynamic range of this equipment is
the ratio of radio frequency voltages of two differ-
ent intensities within the frequency range of the
equipment impressed in turn at resonance on the
input of the equipment. The Ie s se r of the se two
voltages is that which will produce full-scale de-
flection of the indicating meter. The greater of
these two voltages is that which will produce an
increase in detector output that causes a departure
of exactly 10% from linearity. During the applica-
tion of this greater voltage, the AGC voltage is
held constant by independent means at the value
obtained at full scale meter indication. This test
is performed in all positions of the step attenuator
and the smallest ratio sO obtained is taken as the
dynamic range of the equipment.
3k. Effective Random Noise Bandwidth:
Varies between 110 and 150 kc, depending upon
frequency.
31. Type of Rejection:
Carrier, modulated carrier, pulse <:>r radio
interference (noise)
3m. Input Impedance:
50 ohms (coaxial). A turret-type step attenuator
built into the input circuit provides attentuation of
the input signal in the following step ratios: 1, 10,
100, 1000, and 10,000; each is an electrical contin-
uation of the 50-ohm coaxial input line.
3n. Electrical Characteristics of Recommended Antenna:
The dipole antenna furnished with the equipment
should be used; other antennas of similar character-
istic s can be used, but these will require cali-
bration if they are to be used for quantitative meas-
urements.
30. Power Supply Requirements:
(1) Voltage: 105-125 or 210-250 volts rmS.
(2) Phase: Single Phase
(3) Frequency: 50-1000 cycles per second.
(4) Power: Approximately 170 watts at
US yolts, 60 cps.
3p. Heat Dissipation:
Approximately 170 watts.
3
THEORY OF OPERATION
SECTION 2
1. INTRODUCTION
The NM-30A can be used to measure the field
intensity of radio transmissions or to measure
the intensity of radiated or conducted radio inter-
ference. It can also be used as a sensitive selec-
tive r-f microvolt-meter within its frequency
range. Some reference to the nature of these
quantities is given here, with a brief description
of the methods of measurement employed.
la. The position of the transmitting antenna
in space with respect to earth determines the
polarization of the emitted wave. A vertical an-
tenna radiates a wave consisting of a vertical
electric field vector and a horizontal magnetic
field vector. A horizontal antenna radiate s a
horizontally polarized wave consisting of a horizon-
tal electric field and a vertical magnetic field.
A radiated field intercepted by an antenna sets
electrons in motion in the antenna. This electron
flow constitutes a current that varies in accordance
with the variations of the field. The voltage which
is effective in producing a response in the receiver
is equal to an effective height times the electric
intensity of the field. The effective height of an
antenna can be described as the calculated true
electrical length, corresponding to a perfect an-
tenna that will produce the same field strength.
When a loop antenna is used, the magnetic com-
ponent of the radiated field induces a voltage in
the loop. The loop output voltage ieo a function of
its area, number of turns, and frequency of excita-
tion.
Field intensity is the value of the electric field
at a given point and is measured in terms of volts-
per-meter. One volt-per-meter is equivalent to a
potential of one volt induced in a vertical rod an-
tenna having an effective electrical length of one
meter.
The method of field intensity measurement, as
employed in the NM-30A, uses a specially-designed
sensitive receiver with built-in attenuators and a
comparison (calibrating) voltage source. The
receiver is tuned to the desired frequency and
the calibrating voltage from the comparison source
is applied to the receiver input. The gain of the
i-f strip is then adjusted to give a standard value of
signal input to the metering circuit. The cali-
brating voltage is then removed, and the input is
connected to the antenna.
The attenuators a!"e adjusted for a meter indica-
tion in the upper half of the indicating meter dial,
if possible, and the meter reading. thus obtained,
time s the a ttenuator se tting, times the antenna
factor is the field intensity of the received signal
in microvolts per meter. This method is advan-
tageous in that a signal generator and a special
circuit for injecting a signal into the antenna circuit
are not needed.
Interference, sometimes called "noise". de-
creases the utility of radio receivers and some-
time s renders them inoperable. Interference in
the H-F and V-H-F ranges normally reaches a
receiver via radiation and capacitive pickup by
the receiving antenna. Interference can include
continuous or discontinuous disturbances. Con-
tinuous disturbance s are considered to include
undesired transmitted signals contained within a
relatively narrow band of frequencies. Discon-
tinuous interference can be considered as being
made up of sharp pulses. the pulse frequency
determining the character of the interference. If
the pulses are relatively infrequent and clearly
separated the interference is termed impulsive.
hnpulse interference can be generated by internal
combustion engines, power line discharges, motor
brush sparking, and by other electrical and elec-
tromechanical devices. If, on the other hand, the
pulses follow each other rapidly and are not clearly
distinguishable, then the interference is called
random. Thermal agitation is one type of random
interference. Atmospheric interference, or static,
originating in lightning discharges resembles
random interference in that the impulses are
frequent and overlap, with sharp peaks exceeding
the average level.
Because the frequency spectrum of discontinuous
interference can be extremely wide, the interfer-
ence magnitude will depend upon the bandwidth of
the measuring equipment. For impulse interfer-
ence, peak voltages are proportional to the band-
width and average voltages are independent of the
bandwidth. For random interference, both peak
and average voltage s are proportional to the square
root of the bandwidth.
Bandwidth characteristics of the NM-30A equip-
ment are taken into consideration and are utilized
in obtaining average, quasi-peak, and peak values
of interference.
NOTE
QUASI, MEANING SEEMINGLY OR PRACTICALLY,
IS AN AVERAGING OF PEAK SIGNALS TO GIVE A
FIGURE THAT IS RELATIVE TO THE AURAL
NUISANCE VALUE. BECAUSE PEAK SIGNALS
MAY HAVE A HIGH AMPLITUDE WITH STEEP
WAVEFRONTS AND SHORT DURATIONS, THEY
MAY HAVE A LOW AURAL NUISANCE VALUE.
2. GENERAL THEORY OF OPERATION
2a. R-F Input Devices:
Input devices for the NM-30A equipment include
high- and low-frequency dipole antennas. a loop
probe antenna, and a vertical ground plane antenna.
The high-frequency dipole antenna is used with
frequency bands 4, 5, and 6 (88 to 400 megacycles).
The low frequency dipole antenna is used with
frequency bands 1, 2, and 3 (20 to 88 megacycles).
Both dipoles can be tuned to resonance at any
frequency within their respective frequency bands.
The dipole antennas have self-contained baluns to
transform the symmetrical dipole output into an
asymmetrical output suitable for loading with a
50-omn coaxial transmission line. Meter indica-
tions obtained when employing the dipole antennas
are to be modified by a pickup factor as determined
from the calibration charts. The low-frequency
dipole antenna is calibrated so that it can also be
used for field intensity measurements from 20 to 50
megacycles as a fixed-length dipole (tuned to 50
megacycle s). A low dipole factor is retained by
"tuning out" the capacitive reactance of a short
dipole at each frequency by means of a series
variable inductance connected between the antenna
terminals and the impedance-transforming balun.
The loop probe antenna is used within the entire
frequency range of the equipment (20 to 400 mega-
cycle s). It is rubbe r coated for probing among
uninsulated conductors. Although a calibration
chart is supplied for the loop probe antenna, these
factors should be considered approximate only;
its use therefore, is generally limited to relative
measurements.
The ground plane vertical antenna is an omni-
directional antenna to be used over the entire
frequency range of the equipment. A calibration
chart determines the number of antenna extensions
to be added in order to tune the antenna to the
de sired frequency.
2b. Radio Interference - Field Intensity Meter:
The RI-FI Meter consists of a highly sensitive
h-f and v-h-f superheterodyne radio receiver
covering the frequency range of 20 to 400 mega-
cycles.
Measurements can be made with the RI-FI Meter
in tenns of the peak value of the signal or interfer-
ence, in terms of the weighted value, or in terms
of the average value. These functions are selected
by means of the function switch. The meter con-
tains internal means for calibrating or standardiz-
ing its gain. It is standardized in the CAL position
of the function switch at the frequency of operation.
The RI-FI Meter indicating meter scale is di-
rectly calibrated for a two-decade, approximately
logarithmic, range of 1 to 100 microvolts (top
scale) and an approximately linear 0 to 40 db
(bottom scale) range.
The inherent sensitivity of the RI-FI Meter is
one microvolt on Bands 1 through 5 and approxi-
mately two to five microvolts on Band 6.
2c. Signal ChanneJ in the RI-FI Metet:
The signal channel closely resembles that of a
superheterodyne radio receiver in its r-f, i-f,
and a-f circuits, but differs from most super-
heterodyne receivers in its provision for r-f atten-
uation and detector output measurement.
The r-f signal or interference (hereafter called
signal) as picked up by the antenna is delivered to
the R-F INPUT receptacle. The r-f signal passes
through the r-f stage, and is mixed with the local
oscillator frequency in the mixer stage, to produce
the intermediate frequency of approximately 15
megacycles. The intennediate frequency is the
same as the BFO crystal frequency so that a weak
signal may be tuned to a null (or near null to pro-
duce an audible note); then, the strength of the
signal can be accurately measured with the function_
switch in the FIELD INTENSITY or QUASI PEAK
position. The i-f signal is amplified in five i-f
stage s and demodulated in the detector stage. The
demodulated signal is acted upon by the .meter de-
tector weighting circuits and applied to the VTVM
stage, actuating the meter. The audio components
of the signal are subsequently amplified and de-
livered to the PHONES jack.
The internal calibrator supplies an impulsive
calibrating voltage that follows the same signal
path from the input to the r-f stage to the indica-
ting meter. With the calibrator on (function and
attenuator switches in CAL position), the gain of
the i-f section can be adjusted.
The built-in step attenuator provides the fol-
lowing step ratios: I, 10, 100, 1000, and 10,000.
The attenuation is obtained in the input to the r-f
and i-f stages. The attenuation steps are listed
as follows:
Attentuator Attenuation in DB
Setting R-F I-F
CAL 0
~ t 2 / ~
XI
+ODB 0 0
XlO
+20DB 0 20
X10
2
+40DB 20 20
X10
3
t
60DB 40 20
X 10
4
+80DB 60 20
3. CIRCUIT ANALYSIS OF RI-FI METER
3a. R-F Attenuator and Input Circuits:
The r-f attenuator 2113 consists of an assembly
of six metal tubes (E136 through E14l) mounted in
a turret arrangement of a central shaft which im-
parts both rotational and linear motion to the
assembly. Of the six tubes, three contain T-
section resistive networks, two are "straight-
through" sections for zero attenuation, and one
provides for the injection of a calibrating signal
generated within the unit. Selection of each step
of attenuation is accomplished by a pull-turn-push
sequence in the actuation of the shaft (by means of
the PULL-TURN-PUSH control of the r-f attenuator
2113). Smooth, positive positioning is accom-
plished by a spring-loaded detent.
The resistive elements sealed within the tubes
are special one-watt resistors consisting of thin
metallic films on ceramic discs. Their precision
re sistance value s are maintained throughout the
frequency range of the equipment.
The input signal from the antenna or pickup de-
e'
vice is fed into the R-F INPUT jack JIOI (part of
coupling section Z1l4) and then via JI04 (also part
of Z1l4) through cable WIOI and its associated con-
nectors PlIO and PIOI to the signal input con-
nector JI02 of the r-f attenuator. At this point,
the input signal pas se s through any attenuator tube
(E137 through E141) selected by the r-f attenuator
PULL-TURN-PUSH control Z113 to the coaxial
switch SlOl on the rear of the assembly. When the
attenuator is in the CAL position, the input signal
is terminated in a 50-ohm resistive element con-
tained in tube El36.
In all positions of the attenuator control except
CAL, switch SlOl is closed to deliver the input
signal to the r-f stage via coaxial connectors JI12
and PI02.
In the CAL and XI positions, 2 pins on the at-
tenuator turret assembly actuate switch Sl03
(opening the normally closed switch) to de-energize
relay KlOl in the first i-f amplifier stage. When
relay KIOI is de-energized, its contacts remove
the additional attenuation provided for in that sys-
tem. In all other positions, Sl03 is not actuated.
In the CAL position, another pin on the attenuator
turret assembly actuates coaxial switch SlOl to
connect JI12 and JIl3. This permits the cali-
brating signal from the impulse generator Zl07 to
be injected into the r-f stage for calibrating pur-
poses.
3b. Input Filter:
The input filter Zl15 is a transmission line
low-pass filter for attenuating frequencies above
the tuning range of the RI-FI Meter. It uses sec-
tions of coaxial line having high impedance ''lith
respect to the 50-ohm input as inductive elements
and sections of coaxial line having low impedance
with respect to 50 ohms as capacitive elements. It
consists of six constant-K sections including
matching input 'and output sections. The nominal
cutoff frequency of this filter is 470 megacycles.
3c. R-F Stages:
In the following paragraphs, the description of
system operation will be made in terms of only one
of the six combinations of tuning elements (Band 1).
Operation in the remaining five bands is identical
in all cases.
3c(1). General:
The r-f stages consist of the push-pull r-f
amplifie r VIOl and VI 02 (with tune d input and
output circuits), local oscillator VI05, and the
push-pull mixer VI03 and VI04 (with tuned input
circuit). Each tuned circuit consists of a tuning
capacitor and a turret assembly of six transformer
and trimmer capacitor combinations (one combin-
ation for each band). The tuning capacitors are
ganged and are driven by the TUNING control (H).
Each tuned cir.cuit is contained within a shielded
compartment of the r-f head. The turret assem-
blies are also ganged and are driven by the BAND
SWITCH control (G).
3c(2). R-F Amplifier Stage:
The r-f signal from SlOl on the attenuator as-
sembly is applied through P-02 to the primary
winding of TIOI whose secondary is tuned by CIOS
5
(CIOI is the associated trimmer). The r ~ f signal
is applied directly to the grids of VIOl and VI 02.
These grids are biased negatively from the -105-
volt supply through the voltage divider composed of
R109 and RlOS and through the grid resistors RI02,
R103 and RI04. The amplified output, taken from
the plates of VIOl and VI02, is applied to the
tuned output circuit C119, TIll, and C12l. The
output from T III is coupled by means of a link,
at a low impedance level, to the succeeding mixer
stage.
3c(3). Local Oscillator Stage:
The local oscillator stage consists, primarily,
of triode V105, transformer Tl31, tuning capacitor
C15S, and trimmer C161 arranged in a modified
Colpitts circuit. The oscillator output is always
15 megacycle s higher than the signal frequency.
Grid bias is provided by resistor R124. The oscil-
lator signal is connected from the cathode circuit
at a low impedance level to the mixer stage.
3c(4). Mixer Stage:
The mixer stage consists, primarily, of mixer
tubes V 103 and V 104, input transformer T121,
tuning capacitor Cl37, trimmer Cl31, and output
coupling transformer T150. Input signals from the
r-f amplifier stage and from the local oscillator
stage are applied separately at low impedance
levels to the two primary windings of T121. Simul-
taneous signals are applied in push-pull to the
grids of VI 03 and VI 04. The intermediate fre-
quency signal output of these tubes (the difference
between the two input signals) is taken from the
plate s, connected in parallel, and applied to the
primary of the output coupling transformer T150
which is tuned to the i-f frequency of 15 mega-
cycles. The low-impedance output of the secondary
winding of T150 is delivered through connector
PI03 to the i-f amplifier stages.
3c(5). Voltage Regulator Stage: .
The plates of the tubes within the r-f stages
(VIOl through VI05) must be energized from a
well-regulated voltage supply in order to main-
tain the required stable operation. This regulated
supply (+150 volts) is obtained from the +225-volt
system supply through dropping resietor R121 to
the plate of voltage regulator V 122. Capacitor
Cl7S provides additional filtering and stabilizing
of the regulated supply voltage.
3d. I-F Amplifier and Detector Stages:
3d(1). General:
The i-f amplifier and detector stages consist of
five i-f amplifiers VI06 through VllO, a second
detector Vlll, and a BFO V1l2, all mounted on the
same chassis. The i-f amplifier circuits are all
tuned to the intermediate frequency, 15 mega-
cycles. Permeability-tuned transformer coupling
is employed between all stages. The plate and
heater voltage supplies of each stage are filtered
and provided with decoupling networks to requce the
common impedance between stages. In this man-
ner, feedback between stages is prevented. To
provide attenuation, gain, and AGC feature s in the
i-f system, several of the i-f stages are operated
at different levels of tube operating bias. Com-
6
pensation is required for the resulting Miller ef-
fect, which would be evidenced by a certain amount
of detuning due to variation (with signal strength)
of the capacitance across the tuned grid circuit.
In the method used here, a partially unbypassed
cathode resistance in combination with the capaci-
tance from grid to cathode of a tube introduces
feedback between the cathode and grid circuits.
This, in effect, reduces the capacitance between
grid and ground with increasing transconductance,
and thereby compensates for the undesired detun-
ing.
3d(2). Input and First I-F Amplifier Stage:
The i-f signal from the r-f stages is introduced
at n05 and applied to the primary winding of trans-
former TlSl. The secondary of T15l is tuned to 15
megacycles. (the intermediate frequency) by the
series-connected capacitors C183 and C18Z. In
the 8=I!lI1o BIU! XI positions of the r-f attenuator,
the output from the secondary of TlSl is delivered
to the grid of the first i-f amplifier Vl06 through
contacts Z, 4, 6, and 8 of relay KlOl whose coil is
not energized. In effect, no attenuation is intro-
duced into either the r-f or i-f portions of the unit.
In all other positions of the r-f attenuator, relay
KlO 1 is energized, and the grid of the first i-f
amplifier is fed from the tuned circuit of TlSl
(junction of capacitors C183 and Ci8Z) via con-
tacts 5 and 6 of KlOl. Capacitors C183 and C18Z
form a capacitive divider to introduce an effective
fixed attenuation of ZO db into the i-f channel.
The first i-f amplifier stage functions primarily
as a buffer stage and provide s calibration control
and input attenuation facilitie s rather than sub-
stantial gain. The output is taken from the plate
of VI 06 and is coupled to the succeeding stage
(second i-f amplifier Vl07) through transformer
TlSZ which is tuned to 15 megacycles.
3d(3). Second and Third I-F Amplifier Stages:
The second and third i-f amplifiers Vl07 and
Vl08 constitute AGC-controlled meter-scale track-
ing control stages. The circuits of both stages are
functionally identical. Both circuits have unby-
passed cathode resistors (R13Z and R136, respec-
tively). The grids of both tubes are supplied with
AGC voltage through the secondary winding of the
coupling transformer of the preceding stage. The
operating bias for both tubes is controlled by the
adjustment of the FI-lO potentiometer R137 which
is used to establish correct meter scale tracking.
A decoupling network composed of resistor R133
and capacitors CZ05 and CZ08 prevents detuning of
transformer T153.
The output from the third i-f amplifier stage
Vl08 is coupled via TlS4 directly to the grid of
the succeeding stage (fourth i-f amplifier V109).
3d(4). Fourth and Fifth I-F Amplifier Stages:
The fourth i-f stage is an equalizing or gain-
compensation stage. The input from the third
stage Vl08 is applied directly to the grid of Vl09.
(The grid circuit of VI 09 is returned to ground
through transformer T154.) The bias of the cathode
circuit of VI 09 can be changed by means of the
function switch SlOZ(A); appropriate values of
bias are inserted so that the gain of the stage
can be adjusted to provide the same output level
from detector tube Vlll for quasi-peak, field
intensity, and peak operation. The output of V109,
taken from the plate, is coupled via TlSS directly
to the grid of the succeeding i-f stage VllO.
The fifth i-f stage VllO is a power driver stage
employing a power amplifier pentode in a high-
gain circuit with high dynamic range (over load
capacity). Resistor R149 provides the cathode
bias for this stage. The dynamic range of the stage
is controlled by the variable resistor R153 in the
plate and screen circuits. The output of this stage
is coupled via T156 to the cathodes of the detector
stage Vlll.
3d(S). Detector Stage:
The diode detector V III demodulates the i-f
signal applied to its cathodes from TlS6. One of
the diodes delivers its output from the plate (pin 7)
to two branch circuits. One branch output is ap-
plied through r-f choke Ll06 to the pulse amplifier
V115 (for the visual null indicator circuits) and the
video amplifier Vl13 (and the following audio cir-
cuits). The second branch output from the plate
(pin 7) is applied to the AGC and VTVM circuits
in the FIElD INTENSITY, CAL, and BFO positions
of the function switch. Resistor R 164 is the load
resistor in this case. The other diode supplies an
output from the plate (pin Z) to the AGC and VTVM
circuits in the QUASI PEAK position of the function
switch SlOZ; the diode load reE'istor in this case is
resistor ~ ~ 1&3. aI.-e
3d(6). BFO Stage:
The BFO stage V lIZ is provided for use in the
detection of umnodulated (c-w) signals. It con-
sists of a crystal-controlled oscillator operation
at the intermediate frequency (15 megacycles) of
the system. The impedance Zl06, tuned to 15
megacycles, is in the plate supply line to increase
the output signal. This oscillator is actuated only
in the BFa position of the function switch SlOZ. In
this case, the AGC circuits are not active, the
meter circuit is disconnected, and the equipment
operates at maximum gain. The output from VllZ
is mixed with the i-f signal from the fifth i-f ampli-
fier stage merely by leakage within the shielded
compartment containing BFO V lIZ and detector
V Ill. BFO V lIZ is set into oscillation by the
application of plate voltage via the BFO position of
the function switch SlOZ(B). The BFO output signal
frequency provides a convenient reference fre-
quency for the alignment of the i-f transformers
T151 through T156.
3e. Impulse Generator and Calibrator Stage:
The impulse generator drive (VIZl) and the
calibrator ZI07 constitute a standard calibrating
signal source contained within the equipment. VIZ1
is essentially a free-running multivibrator operat-
ing at a low frequence (approximately 8 to ZO cps).
V12 1 is energized via 8l02(B) in the CAL position
only. Capacitor CZ8l connected between the grid
(pin Z) of VlZl and the filament (pin 4) is used for
the application of an initial disturbance to the grid
to start action of the multivibrator. VlZl drives
r -.
r
e-
,.
f
the impulse calibrator Zl07 by means of the coils
of the latter which are connected in the cathode
circuits of V12l.
3f. Pulse Amplifier and Visual Null Indicator Stage:
The pulse amplifier Vl15 is energized from the
plate (pin 7) of detector Vlll via r-f choke LI06
and capacitor C266. These signals can be either
pulses or sine waves since they are derived from
the same source as the video and audio signals
used for oscilloscope and aural indication, re-
spectively. The visual null indication, however,
is provided primarily for use in peak value cali-
bration where pulse signals are of interest. Ac-
cordingly, the pulse amplifier V115 and its cir-
cuits provide higher gain for pulse signals than for
sine wave signals. The negative pulses arriving
from the detector are amplified in V115 and the
positive output pulses (taken from the plate) of
V1l5 are coupled through Tl57 to the grid (pin 2)
of V116A.
Tube Vl16 is connected as a one-shot multi-
vibrator trigger circuit.
Pulse amplifier V117 is held at cutoff by a large
negative bias (-105 volts) in the BFO, QUASI
PEAK, and FIELD INTENSITY positions of the
function switch SI02(B). Visual null indication is
not used in these positions.
The trigger circuit of V116 is self-excited or
free-running if a prescribed amount of bias is
applied to the grid (pin 2) of V1l6A. In operation,
with no signal applied to pin 2 of V1l6A, the PEAK
SENS. control Rl91 is adjusted to the point where
V1l6 is free-running (where the PEAK indicator
lamp 11 02 starts to glow continuously). The PEAK
SENS. control Rl91 is then adjusted slightly in the
opposite direction to the point where the PEAK
indicator lamp 1102 just ceases to glow. This is
the threshold point where a slight increase in nega-
tive bias will cause Vl16 to trigger and produce
one flash of 11 02 for each pulse input.
3g. VTVM and Indicating Meter Stage:
The vacumn-tube voltmeter circuit consists of a
balanced bridge circuit in which tubes V119 and
Vl20 form two adjacent arms. The d-c voltage to
be measufed (from either of the two detector out-
put circuits) is applied to the grid of Vl19 which
upsets the balance of the bridge, causing the indi-
cating meter MIOI to deflect upscale and indicate
the magnitude of the unbalance. The use of the
balanced bridge circuit counteracts the effects of
supply voltage variation since supply variations
will affect both tubes equally and the resulting
change in meter indication will be negligible.
The Adj. Zero control R213 is used to adjust
the voltage applied to the plates of V1l9 and Vl20
for balancing the bridge. Balance is indicated by
a zero indication of meter MIOI with no signal
input present. The FI-IOO control R2ll, in series
with meter MIOl, is a voltmeter sensitivity control
for use in adjusting the meter full-scale deflection:
The REMOTE METER jack JIIO and the RE-
CORDER jack JIll provide connection facilitie s
for a remote indicating meter and/or recording
meter in series with meter MIOI. R-F pickup by
7
cables connected to these jacks is filtered by capa-
citors C277 and C278.
3h. Video and Audio Amplifier Stages:
The video amplifier V1l3 amplifies the output of
detector Vlll (pin 7) to make the modulation enve-
lope of the input r-f signal available for oscillo-
scope observation. The modulation envelope signal
from Vlll is applied to the grid of video amplifier
V1l3 via coupling capacitor C259. Video amplifier
V1l3 has a wideband response so that the modula-
tion envelope frequency components up to 100
kilocycles are passed. Low-frequency response is
increased by the use of capacitor C261 in the plate
circuit and the unbypassed resistor R177 in the
cathode circuit. The video output is taken from
the plate of V1l3 and delivered to the OSCILLO-
SCOPE jack JI07 via coupling capacitor C263. The
combination of C263 and the load resistor R203 has
a time constant sufficiently high to insure good
low-frequency performance in the oscilloscope out-
put.
The audio signal is also taken from the plate of
V1l3 and is coupled via C262 to the AUDIO control
R182. From this point, the audio signal is applied
through function switch SI02(D) to the grid of audio
amplifier V1l4. After amplification by V1l4 the
audio signal is coupled by transformer Tl58 to the
PHONES jack JI 08 for delivery to a headset.
In some instances, the received input signal is a
series of pulses so short in duration and/or with a
repetition rate so low that the power output of the
audio amplifier Vl14 is not sufficient to operate
the headphones. Accordingly, a pulse stretcher
circuit composed of CRIOI and C291 is introduced
in the grid circuit of V1l4 when the function switch
SI02(D) is in its PEAK or CAL position.
The incoming positive pulse from video amplifier
V1l3 passes through rectifier CRIOI and charges
C291. Because of the high resistance rectifier
GRIOI presents in the reverse direction, the charge
of G2911eaks off slowly (with respect to the dura-
tion of the exciting pulse) through coupling capaci-
tor G290 to the grid of audio amplifier V1l4. In
this manner, the effective pulse length is increased
and sufficient audio energy is produced to operate
the headphones.
3i. Function Switch, AGC, and Weighting Circuits:
The term "weighting" as used in this text refer s
to the time constant introduced in the detector and
AGG circuits. This weighting effectively de-
termines the time versus voltage characteristics of
the indication obtained.
3i(1). General:
The weighting circuits are selected by means of
the function switch Sl02 and serve to properly
weight the signal supplied to the indicating meter
MIOI for the three types of measurements per-
formed by the equipment. These circuits and the
performance features for each of the positions of
the function switch Sl02 are discussed in the fol-
lowing sub-paragraphs.
3i(2). Field Intensity Position:
In the FIELD INTENSITY position of function
switch S102, only one half (pins 5 and 7) of de-
8
tector Vlli is used. Resistor RI64 is the load
. re sistor for this half of the detector VIll. The
video-audio signal is taken from the plate (pin 7)
of Vlli for application to pulse amplifier V1l5
(and the subsequent visual null indicator circuits)
and to video amplifier VI13 (and audio amplifier
V114). Choke coil LI06 and bypass capacitor
C254 constitute an i-f filter to prevent appearance
of an i-f signal component in the audio-video line.
A small contact potential exists between the plate
and cathode of Vlli. If the secondary of TI56 were
connected to ground and no signal applied to the
cathode, a small voltage would be developed across
the plate load resistor R164. This voltage would
also appear in the VTVM and indicating meter
circuit and would cause a deflection on the indica-
ting meter. To counteract this developed voltage,
a small positive voltage, derived from variable
resistor R235, FI-Buck, is applied through function
switch SI02(A) and the secondary of TI56 to the
cathode (pin 5) of Vlli. Variable resistor R235,
FI-Buck, is adjusted ideally to just cancel the con-
tact potential of VIII (to just produce a zero read-
ing on the indicating meter). Actually, the control
is set to produce a small deflection of the meter
(approximately 1/16 inch deflection).
The detector output is also applied to the AGC
circuit, RI63 and C250, to produce the AGe signal
at;::. which .ioa h:.1\ is applied ell_ II agit Ii wi4leh
to the grids of the second and third i-f
amplifiers VI07 and VI08, respectively. The
time constant of the AGe circuit, Rl63 and C250,
is 600 milliseconds for charging and discharging.
This relatively slow charge and discharge time
filter s out most of the modulation pre sent in the
detector output and produce s a d-c signal whose
magnitude is proportional to the average original
carrier level. This same AGC (average carrier
level) signal is also applied to the VTVM tube
V 119 to actuate indicating mete r M I 0 I.
Switch SI02(A) also connects the cathode of VI09
(fourth i-f amplifier or gain compensating ampli-
fier) to groWld thereby removing additional cathode
bias. Switch SI02(B) applies a bias of -105 volts
to the grid of pulse amplifier V117 to cut off this
tube so that no visual indication can occur at PEAK
indicator lamp Il02. Switch SI02(D) connects the
output of AUDIO control RI82 directly to the grid
of audio amplifier V114. Since pulse signals are
not being studied in this position of the function
switch, the pulse-stretching circuit is not neces-
sary.
3i(3). Quasi Peak Position:
In the QUASI PEAK position of function switch
SI 02, both sections of detectol' VIII are in use.
The video-audio signal is taken from the cathode
(pin 7) as in the FIELD INTENSITY position and
the operation of these circuits is discussed in the
preceding subparagraph.
J In the QUASI PEAK position of 5102, resistor.:s
serves as the load resistor for the output
from detector (pins 1 and 2). Resistor RI63
.. capacitor constitute the weighting circuit.
f)
, pi When detector V III conducts, capacitor
'jAr
s up rapidly {onemiUiseCC!l4)hwhea. VIII
ceases to
slowly through Rl61, resJ1H.ng in a long discharge
time (600 milliseconds). Therefore, in the case of
a received signal containing pulses occuring in
rapid average voltage appearing
across RI61W111ternear the peak value of the
pulses. This v::>ltage appearing across
used as the AGC (and quasi peak value) signal
which is applied 1;ftpsaga i f IHtel LI05 and e3'tz
tlia eagh S18i!(O) to the grids of the second and
third i-f amplifier stages VI07 and VI08, and to
the V TVM tube V119 to actuate indicating meter
MIOI.
Because of this different mode of operation (dif-
ferent circuit) and the requirement that,
for an unrnodulated r-f signal, the output indica-
tions to be the same for both FIELD INTENSITY
and QUASI PEAK operation, it is necessary that
additional bias be applied to the fourth i-f amplifier
stage VI09. This is accomplished by means of
adjustable resistor R233, QPIOO, in the cathode
circuit of VI09 via SI02(A).
The efficiency of detector VIII is different in
QUASI PEAK operation from that in FIELD IN-
TENSITY operation because of the difference in
load resistors, and, therefore, a different contact
potential must be developed. Accordingly, a dif-
ferent positive bias is applied to the cathodes of
Vll1 from R236, QP I, via SI02(A).
As in TIELD INTENSITY operation, pulse ampli-
fier V1l7 is held cut off by SI02(B) and audio ampli-
fier V1l4 is operated without the pulse-stretcher
network by SI02(D).
3i(4). Peak Position:
In the PEAK position of the function switch Sl02,
the peak values of pulse signals are to be mea-
sured. In this case, one diode(pins 5 and 7) of
detector Vlli is used. Resistor Rl64 is the load
resistor for the diode. Resistor Rl64, however, is
no longer connected to ground as in the FIELD
INTENSITY case, but is connected through SI02(C)
and a filter network (composed of capacitor C289
and resistor R230) to an adjustable negative bias
.control R231 PEAK. This provides the standard
"slide-back" measurement facility for the deter-
mination of peak values.
Function switch SI02(A) permits applicatio.n of a
positive bias from variable resistor R237, Peak
Buck, to the dete ctor VIll. This is done to equal-
ize the indicating meter reading for low signal
levels (modulation of high repetition rate, 1. e. :
1000 cps) in the PEAK position with that obtained
in the QUASI PEAK position of function switch
S102. SI02(A) also introduces an additional bias
resistor in the cathode circuit of the fourth i-f
amplifier VI 09 to modify the gain of this stage
in accordance with the PEAK operation.
Switch SI02(C) connects the AGC circuit, Rl63
and C250 to the grids of the second and third i-f
amplifiers and to the VTVM stage. SI02(B) re-
move s the cutoff bias from pulse amplifier V117
and applies the appropriate operating bias for this
tube so that pulse signal indications cari be ob-
served. Since the PEAK function of this equipment

is employed with pulse signals, the pulse stretcher
circuit, CRlOl and C29l, is inserted in the input
circuit of audio amplifier Vl14 by switchSl 02(D).
In operation, the slide-back PEAK control R23l
is first set to produce the maximum negative bias;
the control is then adjusted in the reverse direction
until the PEAK indication lamp Il02 just starts to
flash or until the signal is just heard in the head-
phones. At this point, the signals applied to de-
tector Vlll are just beginning to overcome the bias
supplied by R231. This bias voltage is then the
measurement of the peak voltage and is effective
at the plate (pin 7) of Vlll, the AGC bias circuit,
and the signal supplied to the VTVM tube Vll9.
For this latter reason, the reading on indicating
meter MlOl is the measurement of the peak values.
3i(5). BFO Position:
In the BFO position of the function switch Sl02,
the circuit connections are the same as for the
FIELD INTENSITY position except as indicated in
the following.
The AGC circuit is grounded through Sl02(D).
This causes the second and third i-f amplifier
stages Vl07 and Vl08 to operate at maximum
gain. The VTVM tube Vl09 is disabled. The
fourth i-f amplifier VI 09 is also permitted to
operate at maximum gain since its cathode is con-
nect to ground via Sl02(A). Sl02(B) allows the
application of the +225-volt B+ supply to the plate of
the BFO tube Vl12 for operation.
3i(6). CAL Position:
The CAL position of the function switch Sl02
provide s the same circuit connections as in the
PEAK position. This is done because the cali-
bration of the equipment is accomplished by means
of pulse signals from the impulse calibrator Zl07.
In addition to the PEAK position connections, the
following connections are made.
Function switch Sl02(B) provides for the appli-
cation of +225 volts to the plate s of the impulse
generator drive (V12l) so that the tube operates
and actuates the impulse calibrator Zl07.
Function switch Sl02(E) permits the application
of either +105 volts or -105 volts to the impulse
calibrator Zl07.
9
4.( CIRCUIT ANALYSIS OF POWER SUPPLY
The power supply is designed to operate from a
single-phase source, 105 to 125 or 210 to 250
volts, and 50 to 1000 cps. The power supply pro-
vides regulated plate power of +225 volts (at 0.12
ampere), regulated bias supply of -105 volts, and
filament power of 6.3 volts ac (at 4.35 amperes).
The Power 'switch S30l permits application of
the primary power source from the POWER INPUT
receptacle J302 to the input line filter Z301. Filter
Z30l prevents line interference from entering the
power supply and RI-FI Meter circuits and being
recorded as interference. A DPDT toggle switch
S302 located on the chassis provides for operation
from a nominal 115 volts or 230 volts ac by con-
nection, in parallel or series respectively, of the
two primary windings of power transformer T30l.
A RECORDER CHART DRIVE receptacle J303 taps
power from the filtered line supply to operate a
recorder if employed.
The input power, obtained from the secondary
winding (terminals 5 and 7) of transformer T30l,
is rectified by V30l and applied via the center tap
(terminal 17) of the secondary winding (terminals
16 and 18) of T30l and to the plates of regulator
V302. Regulator V302 and control tube V305 com-
pensate for any fluctuation in the line and provide a
regulated +225-volt plate supply.
The regulated plate supply is obtained from the
cathodes of V302 and applied to pin B of the POWER
OUTPUT receptacle J30l for use by the RI-FI
Meter.
The -105-volt bias supply is obtained from ter-
minal 8 of the secondary winding of transformer
T30l, and rectified by selenium rectifiers CR30l,
CR302 and CR303. The rectified output is filtered
by capacitor C308 and maintained at a regulated
-105 volts by voltage regulator tube V304.
Fil.aznent supply for regulator V302 (6.3 volts ac)
is obtained from terminals 11 and 13 of T30l; for
control tube V305 (6.3 volts ac) from terminals 9
and 10 of T301. The POWER indicator lamp 1301
is connected directly across the filament supply
for V305. The filament supply (6. 3 volts ac) for
the RI-FI Meter is obtained from terminals 14 and
15 of T30l and applied through the current limiting
ballast tube R30l to pins A and D of the POWER
OUTPUT receptacle BOL
11
INSTALLATION
SECTION 3
1. SCOPE OF THIS SECTION

Procedures for setting up the NM-30A for opera-
tion are contained in this section; actual operating
procedures are contained in the succeeding Section
4, Operation. The NM-30A Radio Interference -
Field Intensity Meter is portable equipment and no
provisions(are :made for per:manent :mounting or
fixed installation.
2. POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
In general, the RI-FI Meter will be operated with
an external power source connected to the power
supply acco:mpanying the equipment. The external
power source under these circu:mstances :must be
rated at 105-125 or 210-250 volts ac, single phase,
within the frequency range of 50 to 1000 cycles per
second. Power consu:mption of the overall equip-
:ment is approxi:mately 170 watts at 115 volts, 60
cps.
3. INITIAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
3a. General:
The NM-30A is radio interference and field inten-
sity survey equip:ment suitable for operation under
widely varying operational conditions. Instructions
for setting up the equipment under nor:mal circu:m-
stances are contained in paragraph 3b, following;
the optional use of accessories fro:m other related
test sets when necessary or desirable is contained
in paragraph 3c.
3b. Regular Setup:
Step 1. Place the RI-FI Meter on a convenient
bench or other flat surface with the front panel in
a vertical plane. Re:move the protective cover for
acce ss to the front panel. Re:move the Chart Set
fro:m the protective cover for reference during
operation.
Step 2. Place the power supply on the bench or
level surface. Re:move the protective cover fro:m
the unit. Always operate the power supply with its
front panel facing up because a ther:mal voltage
regulator in the power supply :must be in a vertical
position during operation
Step 3. Connect the 90082-1 Power Cable As-
se:mbly between the POWER OUTPUT receptacle
1301 on the power supply and the POWER receptacle
JI06 on the RI-FI Meter.
Step 4. Connect 90072-1 A-C Power Cable As-
se:mbly to the POWER INPUT receptacle J302 on
the power supply. Do not connect the other end of
this cable to the external power source at this ti:me.
Step 5. Connect one end of 90933-1 R-F Trans-
:mission Line to the R-F INPUT receptacle JIOI on
the RI-FI Meter. The 90933-1 Trans:mission Line
:must be connected between the R-F INPUT recepta-
cle and the pickup device in all types of measure-
:ments. The 10661 Right-Angle Adapter :mayor
:may not be used as convenient.
Step 6. If the R-F Probe Cable is to be used,
connect the 90757-1 Probe Cable to the free end of
the 90933-1 R-F Trans:mission Line. Use the end
with the alligator clips to :make conducted inte r-
ference :measure:ments on power lines up to 1000
volts ac or dc. The :measure:ment in this case is
:made fro:m each side of the line to ground and not
across the line. The black clip (shield wire lead)
:must be grounded in this type of :measure:ment.
When :making conducted interference :measure-
:ments, lift any other equip:ment connection to
ground to eli:minate possible"ground loops".
Step 7. If a dipole antenna is to be used, asse:m-
ble 90920-2 Mast Section and 90310-2 Tripod.
Loosen the upper knob on each tripod leg, spread
the legs as needed for adequate stability, and
tighten the lock knobs. The extension portion of
the tripod legs are re:movable with one end fitted
with a rubber foot for use on hard surfaces and
the other end with a steel spike for use on soft
surfaces. After loosening the lower lock knob on
each leg, the extension portion can be lengthened
or shortened as desired. Make sure the 90045-1
Azi:muth Pointer Asse:mbly is secured to one of the
:mast sections.
Step 8. The 90044-1 Azi:muth Dial Asse:mbly is
inverted on the tripod head for stowing so that the
sighting pins on the dial will be protected. Loosen
the lock screw on the azi:muth dial and slide it off
the sleeve on the tripod head. Then, with the
azi:muth dial facing up, slip the as se:mbly in place
on the tripod head. The azi:muth dial :must be
oriented to :magnetic north before being locked to
the tripod head.
Step 9. Attach the proper nu:mber and type of
antenna sections to the dipole for the frequency to
be used as shown in Chart No. 3 of the Chart Set.
Connect the free end of the 90933-1 R-F Trans-
:mission Line to the dipole (with or without the
Right Angle Adapter). Mount the antenna dipole
at the top of the antenna :mast section. Place the
:mast section te:mporarily into the Azi:muth Dial
Asse:mbly until the dial has been oriented with
:magnetic north. (The antenna :mast section :mayor
:may not be used, as desired.)
Step 10. If the 90799-1 Loop Antenna is to be
used, it can be hand-held or :mounted on the tripod
(with or without the antenna :mast section). If it is
to be hand-held, connect the 90933-1 R-F Trans-
:mission Line directly to the loop antenna or through
90995-1 Antenna Base. 90995-2 Antenna Base can
be attached to the loop antenna by re:moving a
knurled, bayonet-fastened adapter fro:m the loop
and attaching the antenna base. The antenna base
can be :mounted on the tripod, if desired, with or
without the :mast section.
Step 11. If the 90929-2 Ground Plane Vertical
Antenna Base is to be used, it is placed directly
on the ground. Twenty-six copper wires for this
antenna base need only be used when the soil is
dry. The antenna ele:ments are attached to the
base and extend vertically upward. Connect the
90929-2
ANTENNA BASE
(VERTICAL ANTENNA
GROUND PLANE)
90074-1
CABLE ASSEMBLY
(HEADPHONE EXTENSION
CABLE)
-90934-2
REMOTE METER
90072-'
ASSEMBLY
(A-C POWER CABLE)
90075-2
CABLE ASSEMBLY
(REMOTE METER CABLE)
90799-2
ANTENNA
(LOOP ANTENNA)
_ 90071-1
CABLE ASSEMBLY
(OSCILLOSCOPE
CABLE)
RADIO INTERFERENCE - FIELD
INTENSITY METER
NM-30A
r---
I 90995-2
I
ANTENNA BASE
(FOR USE WITH
LOOP ANTENNA)
90783-2
POWER SUPPLY
90832-2
ANTENNA
(LOW -FREQUENCY
DIPOLE ANTENNA)
ANTENNA ELEMENT
90757-1
RADIO FREQUENCY
CABLE ASSEMBLY
(R-F PROBE CABLE)
90044-1
--AZIMUTH
DIAL
ASSEMBLY
90082-1
CABLE ASSEMBLY
(POWER CABLE)---.....
90095 - 2
TRIPOD---\\\\
90045-1
AZIMUTH
POINTER
ASSEMBLY
90832-2
HIGH-FREQUENCY
DIPOLE ANTENNA
90920-2
MAST SECTlON-
Fig. 31 NM30A Cabling Diagram
90933-1 R-F Transmission Line to the antenna

base.
3c. Optional Setup:
The topography of the survey site may require
that the antenna be located approximately 20 feet
from the location of the RI-FI Meter. Under these
conditions, it would be convenient to use the 90934-2
Remote Meter at the antenna, when turning the
antenna to obtain a maximum signal or signal null
(magnetic bearing).
A pair of headphones would permit aural monitor-
ing as well at the antenna location as a further aid
in antenna manipulation. 90074-1 Headphone
Extension Cable Assembly is provided for this
eventuality.
It may also be convenient to make graphic re-
cordings as a survey record, using 90097-2 Mil-
liammeter Recorder. In this case, a source of
115 volts, 60 cycles must be available for the syn-
chronous drive motor of the recorder. 115 volt, 60
cycle is available at J303 on the power supply when
operating from a 115 or 230 volt, 60 cycle power
source. A chart ruler can be calibrated by using
the RI-FI Meter scale as a reference. If this be-
comes necessary, connect the recorder to the
RECORDER receptacle on the RI-FI Meter by
means of 90075-2 Cable Assembly. Using the
PEAK function of the RI-FI Meter, adjust the
PEAK control to obtain meter readings at the main
calibration points on the meter scale. Place a
strip of clear plastic across the recorder chart and
score the plastic at points Obtained from the chart
record.
3d. Connecting to the External Power Source:
The NM-30A equipment requires an external
power source of 105-125 or 210-250 volts, 50-1000
cps, ac. Connect the plug on the end of 90072-1
Power Cable to the external source.
Connect a good ground to the GROUND binding
post on the front panel of the power supply or to the
third conductor of the 90072-1 Power Cable. Only
one groWld point should be used because groWlding
more than one creates a loop in conjWlction with the
interconnecting cable. To avoid the formation of a
loop, make certain the case of any ungrounded Wlit
is not inadvertently grounded by placing it on the
earth or on a steel floor or deck plate.
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4. INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS
4a. Electrical Adjustments:
All internal alignment and calibration adjust-
ments on the NM-30A equipment are made at the
factory and no further adjustment is required in the
field prior to operation.
4b. Orienting the Antenna:
Approximate magnetic bearing of a signal source
may be obtained with the NM-30A. The approx-
imate bearing of the signal source is given by the
azimuth circle on the tripod head on which the
antenna and antenna mast are mounted. However,
each time the tripod is moved from location to
location, the azimuth dial must be oriented with
respect to magnetic north.
To orient the azimuth dial, temporarily remove
the antenna and antenna mast. Turn the azimuth
dial so that zero is at the north side as close as
can be estimated. Hold a magnetic compass up-
right and level in the hands, or if possible, resting
upon a support of suitable height. Vary the posi-
tion of the observer until the compass reads ex-
actly north (360 degrees), and the line of sight
passes directly over both of the sighting pins of
, the azimuth dial. It will be necessary to turn the
dial to adjust its position as successive sights are
taken with the compass Wltil the desired alignment
is attained. At this point, tighten the lock screw on
the azimuth dial, being careful not to move the
dial while doing so.
Place the mast section in the sleeve on the tripod
head. Tighten the mast screw under the tripod
head to secure the mast to the tripod. Check that
the index line on the azimuth dial indicator on the
base of the mast is directly in line with the plane
which passes through the dipole elements and mast.
If necessary, the azimuth pointer can be moved as
follows: Loosen the two set screws on the pointer
with an Allen wrench. With the pointer at the pro-
per position to provide a clearance above the azi-
muth dial (1/32 inch), turn the br...ing '
index line in line with the
Tighten the two set screws. Make certain that . I
the spring steel collar inside the azimuth
is in place when the set screws are tightened.

15
OPERATION
SECTION 4
1. INTRODUCTION
The NM-30A RI-FI Meter is basically a meter
intended for intensity measurements of all types of
radio-frequency energy in the frequency range of
20 to 400 megacycles. With an input impedance of
50 ohms, r-f voltage from one microvolt to 1. 0
volt can be measured. In terms of field intensity,
1. 2 microvolts-per-meter to 60.0 volts-per-meter
(depending on frequency) can be measured.
In operation, the type of measurement is selected
by means of the function switch. The FIELD IN-
TENSITY function of the RI-FI Meter affords mea-
surement in terms of the average value, the QUASI
PEAK fWlction in terms of the weighted value, and
the PEAK function in terms of the peak value of
the signal or interference.
The RI-FI Meter measures the effect of the peak
value of an interfering pulse. It does not measure
the absolute peak value of the pulse because such
response is dependent upon the effective bandwidth,
the energy of the impulse (product of amplitude and
duration), and the second detector characteristics
of the measuring equipment. The duration of the
impulse, after passing through the various tuned
circuits, is roughly proportional to the reciprocal
of the RI-FI M e t ~ r bandwidth. The envelope of
the pulse applied to the second detector differs
from the input impulse envelope. Its peak ampli-
tude is less than that of a sine wave signal having
the saxne peak value as the original impulse. Tuned
circuits in the RI-FI Meter shape the pulse so that
its peak amplitude is decreased and its duration
is lengthened. The RI-FI Meter integrates the
spectrwn of the impulse over the pas s band around
the signal frequency and measures the peak value
of the shaped impulse. This value can be converted
to a per-megacycle-bandwidth basis by application
of a factor depending upon the bandwidth of the
RI-FI Meter at the measured frequency. When
expressed in terms of per-megacycle-bandwidth,
the result may be correlated with similar readings
obtained from other measuring equipments ex-
pressed in the same units.
2. EQUIPMENT CONTROLS AND RECEPTACLES
The operating controls of the RI-FI Meter and
the power supply are all located on the front panels
of the two mUts. The receptacles to which external
connections are made are also located on the front
panels.
The function of each control and receptacle is
briefly described by an adjacent panel marking or
by panel markings identifying the various control
positions. In the following table, the panel mark-
ing or legend is explained and the applicable symbol
designation is given in parentheses after the legend
to aid in identifying the circuit components. As
another means of identification, control knobs have
been marked with a letter; these letters precede
the panel marking.
DESIGNATION AND FUNCTION OF PANEL CONTROLS AND RECEPTACLES
NM30A RI-FI METER.
LEGEND
(A)
PULL-TURNPUSH
(S10( E136 thru E141)
CAL
Xl o db
Xl0 +20 db
Xl0
2
+40 db
Xl0
3
+60 db
Xl0
4
+80 db
RF INPUT (Jl0l)
POWER (Jl06)
OSCILLOSCOPE (J 107)
REMOTE METER (Jll0)
FUNCTION
Attenuation control
Blanks r-f input to receiver and connects impulse generator to receiver
input.
Does not attenuate i-f or r-f signal.
Does not attenuate r-f signal but does attenuate i-f signal 20 db.
Attenuates r-f signal 20 db and i-f signal 20 db.
R -F input receptacle.
Power input receptacle.
Oscilloscope receptacle for visual monitoring.
Receptacle for remote meter connection.
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LEGEND (Cont/d)
PEAK (1102)
(E)
PEAK SENS. (R191)
(D)
(R128)
RECORDER (J 111 )
(e)
PEAK (R231)
(F)
AUDIO (R182)
(B)
Function Switch (S102)
CAL
FIELD INTENSITY
QUASI PEAK
PEAK
BFO
(G)
BAND SWITCH
(H)
TUNING
PHONES (J108)
GROUND
F303, F304
1301
POWER OUTPUT (J301)
RECORDER CHART
DRIVE (J303)
F301,F302
POWER (S301)
ON
OFF
POWER INPUT (J302)
FUNCTION (Cont/d)
Indicator larn.p to provide a visual null indication.
Control for visual null indication.
Adjusts gain of i-f section to standardize receiver gain.
Receptacle for milliammeter-recorder connection.
Control for furnishing slide-back voltage for peak measurements.
Adjusts aural monitoring level.
Position used for standardizing receiver gain. Places calibrator circuit
in operation.
Weights signal for field intensity measurements.
Weights signal for quasi-peak measurements.
Places beat frequency oscillator in operation for c-w reception. BFO not
used in making measurements; used only for identification of signals.
Selects tuned circuits in the r-f amplifier, mixer, and local oscillator
stages for six frequency bands.
Operates tuning capacitors of the r-f arn.plifier, mixer and local oscillator
stage s to vary tuning.
Headphone receptacle for aural monitoring.
POWER SUPPLY
Ground post for connection to external ground.
Spare 3-ampere fuses.
Power-on indicator larn.p.
Receptacle for operating potential supply to RI-FI Meter.
Power source for graphic recorder. Used only when external power source
frequency is 60 cycles.
Active 3-ampere lJne fuses.
Energizes the equipment.
De-energizes the equipment.
Receptacle for external source input power.
3. DESCRIPTION OF CHART SET

The chart set consists of a series of nine vinylite
, sheets containing operating instructions and a
family of calibration curves that are plotted for
each individual RI-FI Meter. The first sheet :;iUp-
plies simplified operating instructions, including
instructions for the proper use of the curves on
succeeding sheets.
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
40. Introduction:
Instructions for connecting the various input de-
vices and the remote meter are given in Section 3',
Installation. A statement of the type of input device
required will be given here. The word "signal" is
used here to designate any r-f input to the equip-
ment; i. e., sine wave, random interference, or
pulse interference.
The input devices include the low-and-high-fre-
quency dipole antennas, vertical antenna, and loop
antenna. These units are all connected to the RF
INPUT receptacle (JlOl) via the 90933-1 R-F
Transmission Line.
4b. Use of Dipole Antennas:
4b(1). General:
The dipole antennas are used for field intensity
and interference measurement, that is, for mea-
suring the strength of a radiated signal in micro-
volts-per-meter, and determining the approximate
magnetic bearing of a signal source. The antenna
must be adjusted for frequency, height above ground,
type of polarization, and incident angle of the re-
ceived signaL
4b(2). High-Frequency Half-Wave Dipole:
This antenna is used as a self-resonant dipole
in the frequency range from 88 to 400 megacycle s.
The end of the 10645 Measuring Tape is attached to
the hook at the top of the antenna and pivoted there-
by so the length of the telescoping sections and
balun shorting bar can ,be adjusted to correspond to
the operating frequency. For operation at 130
megacycles, for example, use two yellow rods and
two white telescoping sections (see Chart No.3).
Screw the yellow rods into the dipole head stubs
and screw the white telescoping sections into the
ends of the rods. Adjust the telescoping sections
so that the outer ends coincide with the 130 mega-
cycle index on the frequency tape. Pivot the tape
to the axis of the matching section. Loosen the
lock screw on the shorting bar and adjust the upper
edge of the bar to coincide with the l30-megacycle
index on the frequency tape. Tighten the lock
screw. The high-frequency half-wave dipole cor-
rection factors provided in Chart No. 4 are based
on an antenna in a horizontal position and at a
height of 8 -1/2 feet above ground.
4b(3). Low-Frequency Half-Wave Dipole:
This antenna is used in the frequency range from
20 to 88 megacycles. The end of the 10645 Measur-
ing Tape is attached to the hook at the top of the
antenna and pivoted thereby so the length of the tele-
scoping ,ctions can be adjusted to correspond to
the operating frequency. For operation at 22 mega-
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cycles, for instance, use 6 red rods, 2 yellow rods,
2 green tapered rods, and 2 blue telescoping sec-
tions (see Chart No.3). Assemble these sections
by screwing together and to the dipole head in the
order given. Adjust the telescoping sections so the
outer ends coincide with the 22-megacycle index on
the frequency tape. The low-frequency half-wave
dipole correction factors provided in Chart No.4
are based on an antenna in a horizontal position
and at a height of 10 feet above ground. Be certain
that the tuning knob mounted on the dipole head is in
the extreme clockwise position (detent position)
when using the antenna as a self-resonant dipole.
4b(4). Low-Frequency Fixed-Length Dipole:
This antenna may be used in the frequency range
of 20 to 50 megacycles. The end of the 10645
Measuring Tape is attached to the hook at the top
of the antenna and pivoted thereby so the length
of the telescoping sections can be adjusted to the
50-megacycle mark on the tape. Use two tapered
green and two blue telescoping sections (see Chart
No.3) and make the adjustments as above. For
operation at frequencies of 20 to 50 megacycles
rotate the tuning knob mounted on the dipole head
for maximum reading on the output meter. When
it is impossible to tune knob and observe the meter
at the same time, use approximate values of scale
settings vs. frequency shown on Chart No.3. The
fixed length dipole correction factors provided in
Chart No. 5 are based on an antenna in horizontal
position and at a height of 10 feet above ground.
The dipole antenna must also be adjusted to a
position corresponding to the polarization of the
received signal. Maximum pickup of horizontally
polarized waves is obtained with the dipole in a
hO,rizontal plane; of vertically polarized waves
with the dipole in a vertical plane. Waves of
mixed polarization can be received with the dipole
tilted at some angle between the horizontal and
the vertical.
The directional characteristics of a dipole an-
tenna are such that a maximum pickup is obtained
when the dipole is broadside to the signal source.
Minimum pickup is obtained when the signal source
is in line with the plane of the dipole.
After tuning the receiver to the frequency of the
signal under measurement, adjust the length of
the dipole elements to correspond to that frequency.
Alternately adjust the antenna for polarization and
azimuth to obtain a maximum meter reading. Do
not make a measurement at thi"s time, for the
maximum is broad. Turn the antenna in azimuth
until an aural null is obtained. In the presence of
a strong signal, the null may be difficult to ob-
tain. Because sharpest nulls are obtained with
the highest feasible attenuator setting, adjust the
r-f attenuator control setting as necessary to re-
duce the signal. Use the meter in conjunction with
headphones to obtain the null indication when there
is high acoustical noise at the survey site.
Upon obtaining the null indication, read the ap-
proximate magnetic bearing to the signal />ource, as
indicated by the azimuth pointer and azimuth dial
1.
,jSee Section 3, paragraph 3b, for initial aligrunent
of the azimuth dial with respect to magnetic north. )
For a more precise bearing, correct the magnetic
bearing for the degree of magnetic variation at the
geographical location of the survey site. Bear in
mind that bilateral bearings are obtained with the
antenna. The ambiguity must be resolved by tri-
angulation.
Rotate the dipole exactly 90 degrees away from
the null point, then make the measurement of the
signal. This is required to give maximum signal
input to the RI-FI Meter. If received signal is of
mixed polarization, characterized by a poorly de-
fined null-point, any measurement of signal will
be subje cted to error.
4c. Use of Vertical Antenna:
A vertical antenna can be made from the 90929-1
Antenna Base. This antenna is used as a self-
resonant quarter-wave antenna in the frequency
range from 20 to 400 megacycles. The end of the
10645 measuring tape is attachECd to the hook at the
base of the antenna and the length of the telescoping
section is adjusted so that the antenna tip corre-
sponds to the operating frequency mark on the tape.
To minimize error due to variations in soil con-
ductivity, provisions are made for attaching a
ground plane to the base. Vertical antenna cor-
rection factors provided in Chart No. 5 are based
on the use of 24 copper wires 160 inches long at-
tached to the antenna base and laid on the ground,
radiating evenly about the center. These wires
are necessary when the antenna base is used on dry
soil.
:held intensity measurements taken with a verti-
cal antenna are subject to considerable error so in-
clude in the survey report a description of the site,
topography, electrical properties of the ground, the
proximity of disturbing structures. Determine
that only one cable is grounded in order to avoid
a ground loop.
4<1. Use of Loop Antenna:
The 90799-2 Loop Antenna has a small diameter
(three inches) because of the high frequencies at
which it is used. Since it is small in size, the
body has been insulated and can be used as a loop
probe for close proximity search of sources of
radiation energy. It can also be mounted on the
antenna masts using the loop base supplied.
" The loop antenna is used for field intensity and
radio interference measurements, that is, for
determining the bearing of a signal source and then
measuring the strength of the signal.
The directional characteristics of the loop an-
tenna are such that a maximum pickup is obtained
when the signal source is in line with the plane
of the loop. Minimum pickup is obtained when the
loop is broadside to the signal source. The se
directional characteristics must be considered when
using the loop in conjunction with azimuth pointer
and dial assembly to take magnetic bearings.
Step 1. When the signal being measured is pro-
perly tuned in, rotate the loop to obtain an aural
null. When a sharp null cannot be obtained because
the signal is very strong, adjust the attenuator con-
trol setting as necessary to reduce the signal.
Sharpest nulls are obtained with the highest feasible
attenuator setting. In the presence of high acousti-
cal noise at the survey site, use the meter MIOI in
conjunction with headphones to obtain the null indi-
cation.
Step 2. Upon obtaining the null indication, read
the approximate magnetic bearing to the signal
source, as indicated by the Azimuth pointer and
azimuth dial. For more precise bearing, correct
the magnetic bearing for the degree of variation
at the geographical location of the survey site.
Bear in mind that bilateral bearings are obtained
with this antenna. The ambiguity must be resolved
by triangulation.
Step 3. Rotate the loop exactly 90 degrees away
from the null point, then make the measurement of
the signal. This is required to give maximum"
signal input to the RI-FI Meter.
Because of the small size of the loop and the fre-
quencies involved, the loop correction factors pro-
vided for it in Chart No. 5 should be considered as
approximate only. If the received signal is other
than vertically polarized, remove the loop from the
mast adapter and rotate it in both vertical and hori-
zontal planes for maximum reading. Approximate
bearing readings, in this case, can best be done
with a pocket compass. If the received signal is of
mixed polarization, characterized by a poorly de-
fined null point, any reading will be subjected to
error.
4e. Signal Measurement:
Step 1. Turn POWER switch (S30l) to ON. Set
BAND SWITCH (G) and TUNING dial (H) to desired
frequency. For best results, allow a thirty (30)
minute warm-up period after turning the power on.
The power supply normally becomes hot during
operation; do not regard it as an abnormal indi-
cation.
Step 2. Pull the attenuator knob(A) out, turn to
CAL position and push all the way in. The attenu-
ator knob must always be pushed all the way in to
avoid di scontinui ty at the coaxial connector s of
the attenuator. Such discontinuity adversely ef-
fects the standing wave ratio and degrades the at-
tenuation.
Step 3. Rotate the function switch (B) to CAL
position.
Step 4. Rotate the PEAK control (C) to obtain
approximately full-scale meter reading.
Step 5. Rotate the CALIBRATE control (D).
maximum counte rclockwise.
Step 6. Adjust the PEAK SENS, control (E)
clockwise until the PEAK indicator lamp glows,
then rotate counterclockwise until the lamp just
ceases to glow. The visual indicating circuit is
now at its most sensitive setting.
Step 7. Refer to Chart No. 1 or No.2 and obtain
the correct value of calibration voltage for stand-
ardizing at the desired frequency. This voltage
is given in db. Adjust the PEAK control (C) until
the indicating meter (MIOl) reads the correct cali-
bration voltage on the decibel scale.
(Example: For a frequency of 27 megacycles,
enter Chart No.1 from the bottom at 27 megacycles

on the Band 1 curve. Follow up to intersect the
plotted curve. From the point of intersection,
follow to the left to find the calibration setting to
be used; assume in this case 34.4 db. Adjust the
PEAK control knob (C) until the meter reads the
correct calibrating voltage on the db scale; in this
example 34.4 db. )
Step 8. Adjust the CALIBRATE control knob (D)
clockwise until the PEAK indicator lamp blinks in
step with calibrator pulse s, then adjust counter-
clockwise until the indicator lamp just ceases to
light. The RI-FI Meter gain is now standardized
at this frequency. The CALIBRATE control (D)
setting should not be changed until the RI-FI Meter
is again standardized for gain at this or another
frequency.
NOTE
AN ALTERNATE PROCEDURE FOR STANDARDIZ-
ING THE GAIN OF THE RI-FI METER IS TO
USE THE "AURAL" METHOD. BECAUSE OF
VARIATIONS IN HEARING ABILITY BETWEEN
DIFFERENT OPERAT O ~ S , THIS ME THOD IS
NOT AS ACCURATE AS THE VISUAL METHOD.
ALSO IT IS NOT USABLE AT LOCATIONS WHERE
THE ACOUSTICAL NOISE LEVEL IS HIGH. THE
"AURAL" METHOD IS AS FOLLOWS:
Repeat the first three steps of this subparagraph
(e), then:
Step 4a. Refer to Chart No. 1 or No.2 and
obtain the correct value of calibration voltage for
standardizing at the desired frequency. Adjust the
PEAK control (C) until meter MlOl reads the
calibration voltage on the decibel scale.
Step 5a. Turn the PEAK SENS. control (E)
to maximum counterclockwise.
Step 6a. Use headphones. Turn AUDIO con-
trol (F) maximwn clockwise.
Step 7a. Turn the CALIBRATE control (D)
clockwise until the calibrator pulse can be heard
in the headphone s. Then turn the CALIBRATE
control (D) counterclockwise until the pulse signal
just ceases to be heard. The RI-FI Meter gain is
now standardized.
Step 9. Turn the function switch (B) to the
de sired po sition. Use the FIELD INTENSITY
position for both field intensity and ra'dio inter-
ference measurements. The QUASI PEAK position
is used in radio interference measurements to
obtain a "weighted" near-peak value. Use the
PEAK position to measure the peak of a ra.dio
interference signal as seen by the second detector.
Step 10. Adjust the position of the attenuator
control (A) by the PULL-TURN-PUSH sequence to
the XI position. Tune in the desired signal. Tune
c-w signals for maximwn meter reading. Adjust
the position of the attenuator control (A) until
meter reads within the meter scale range, pre-
ferably in the upper portion of the meter scale.
The signal should be close to the frequency of
calibration, otherwise it will be necessary to
standardize the gain at the new frequency before a
measurement can be accurately made.
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Step 11. Read the indicating meter in micro-
volts. Compute the value of the measured signal
as follows:
(a) As a tV:-0-terminal voltmeter; multiply the
meter reading by the correction factor from Chart
No. 1 or No. 2 (Factor of 1 for the first five bands,
various factors for Band 6 depencting on frequency).
Multiply this product by the attenuator control
(Example: Assume attenuator control setting is
Xl0
2
, meter indication is 20 microvolts and a
correction factor of 1. Then 20 x 1 x 10
2
:2000
microvolts across 50 ohms. )
(b) When a dipole, loop, or vertical antenna
is used, multiply the meter reading in microvolts
by the correction factor from Chart No. 1 or
No.2. Multiply this product by the appropriate
antenna factor from Chart No. 4 or No.5. Multi-
ply this product by the attenuator control setting.
(Example: Asswne tuned dipole antenna in use,
attenuator control setting is Xl03, meter indication
is 70 microvolts, and frequency is 60 megacyCles.
Refer to Chart No. 4 for tuned dipole factors.
Enter Chart from the bottom at 60 megacycles,
follow up to intersect the plotted curve. From
the point of intersection, follow to the left to find
the dipole factor to be used, for instance: 3.05.
The correction factor for Band 3 from Chart No.
1 is 1 Then, 70 x 1 x 3.05 x 10
3
= 213,500
microvolts-per-meter. )
Step 12. For measurement of the effective
peak value of random or impulse interference,
the "slide - back" VTVM circuit is used. Ei the r
aural or visual method can be used for measuring
the signal. First standardize the gain of the
equipment at the test frequency in steps 1 through
8, immediately preceding, then:
(a) Aural Method of Measurement.
(1) Turn the function switch (B) to PEAK.
(2) Turn the PEAK SENS. control (E) com-
plete ly counterclockwi se.
(3) Turn the PEAK control (C) completely
counterclockwise.
(4) Adjust the position of the attenuator
control (A) by a PULL-TURN-PUSH sequence to
select an appropriate attenuation that re sults in
a meter reading in the upper portion of the scale
where practicable.
(5) Adjust the AUDIO control (F) for a
convenient headphone signal level. Slowly turn the
PEAK control (C) clockwise until the received
headphone signal just becomes inaudible. If
necessary, advance the AUDIO control (F) to a
high level to facilitate establishment of this thres-
hold point. Do not advance the PEAK control (C)
beyond the point of inaudibility, or an erroneous
meter indication will result. Observe the pointer
of the indicating meter as the point of inaudibility
is approached. If the pointer goes off scale, ad-
vance the attenuator control to the next higher
position and return the PEAK control (C) to its
fully counterclockwise position. Then repeat the
adjustment of the PEAK and AUDIO controls to
determine the point of inaudibility. Take into
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account the slight lag in the effect of the PEAK
control.
(6) Read the indicating meter.
(b) Visual Method of Measurement
(1) Turn the function switch (B) to PEAK.
(2) Turn the PEAK control (C) to obtain
approximately full- scale meter reading.
(3) Adjust the attenuator (A) to the CAL
position by means of the PULL-TURN-PUSH se-
quence.
(4) Turn the PEAK SENS. control (E)
clockwise until the PEAK indicator lamp glows,
then rotate counterclockwise until the lamp just
ceases to light. The visual indicating circuit is
now at its most sensitive setting.
(5) Adjust the attenuator (A) to select an
appropriate attenuation that results in a meter
reading in the upper portion of the scale where
practicable.
(6) Turn the PEAK control (C) counter-
clockwise until the PEAK indicator lamp glows or
blinks with signal modulation, then rotates clock-
wise until the lamp just ceases to glow. Do not
advance the PEAK control (C) beyond the thresh-
old point or an erroneous meter indication will
result. Observe the pointer of the indicating
meter as the threshold point is approached. If
the pointer goes off scale, advance the attenuator
control (A) to the next higher position and then
readjust the PEAK control (C) to determine the
threshold point. Take into account the slight lag in
the effect of the PEAK control.
(7) Read the indicating meter.
Step 13. The meter reading determined in step
12, preceding, is equivalent to a bias voltage
(introduced by the PEAK control) that is identical
to the peak value of the input signal as seen by the
second detector. Compute the effective peak value
of the measured signal by applying the attenuator
factor, the correction factor of Chart No. 1 or
Chart No.2, and the appropriate antenna factor
from Chart No.4. or No.5, if a pickup device was
used.
Example: Assume the fixed length dipole in use,
attenuator control setting is XlO, frequency of 26
megacycles, and meter indication of 40 microvolts.
From Chart No. 1 the correction factor is 1. From
Chart No. 5 the fixed length dipole-factor is 2.9.
Then 40 x 1 x 2.9 x 10 = 1160 microvolts-per-
meter. )
4f. Sine Wave Signal Measurements in the Presence
of High Ambient Interference:
When a sine wave signal is to be measured in the
presence of high ambient interference of random
nature, it is pos sible to correct for the inter-
ference and determine the actual intensity of the
signal as though the random interference were not
present. Obtain the value of interference and signal
combined and the value of "noise" only. The "noise
only" figure may be obtained by turning off the
signal, if possible, or detuning slightly. Monitor
with headphones to determine how far to detune.
When using the QUASI PEAK function, subtract the
value of "noise only" directly from the value of
interference and signal combined. When using the
FIELD INTENSITY function, proceed as follows:
Step 1. Standardize the gain of the equipment
for the frequency of the incoming signal by going
through steps 1 to 8 of paragraph 4e.
Step 2. Set the function switch to FIELD INTEN-
SITY position.
Step 3. Note the meter reading of the random
interference in the absence of signal. If necessary,
detune slightly off the signal.
Step 4. Tune in the signal and note the meter
reading of the signal and random interference
combined.
Step 5. In Chart No. 8 locate the meter read-
ing of "noise plus signal" on the horizontal scale
of the chart (Example: as sume 55 microvolts).
Step 6. Follow the arc upward until it inter-
sects the horizontal line which represents the
"noise only" meter reading. (Example: assume 34
microvolts. )
Step 7. Drop down from the point of intersection
to the horizontal scale and read off the corrected
meter reading. This is the value of the signal in
the absence of the random interference. (Example:
43 microvolts. )
4g. Visual Monitoring of the Signal:
Visual observation of the interference signals and
modulation components can be made by connecting
an oscilloscope to receptacle Jl07. Use 90071-1
Cable Assembly. The equipment is capable of an
overall frequency response of 20 to 100,000 cycles
within 3 db. This includes the input capacitance
of the oscilloscope if not too high.
For best results, use the FIELD INTENSITY
position of the function switch (B). Rotate the
AUDIO control (F) to maximum counterclockwise
position. This position removes V114 grid loading
from the plate circuit of V 113 and improves the
high frequency response.
5. USE AS A SENSITIVE RADIO-FREQUENCY
ELECTRONIC MICROVOLTMETER
Sa. The NM-30A RI-FI Meter is a selective
highly-sensitive two-terminal voltmeter. By
considering the applications carefully it can be
used as listed below:
Sb. It can be used as a null instrument in con-
junction with r-f bridges and slotted lines suitable
for operation in the 20 to 400 megacycle frequency
range. Extremely short leads, preferably shielded,
must be used and extreme care must be taken to
assume proper impedance matches.
Sc. It can be used to measure the gain of a
radio-frequency stage in radio equipment by meas-
uring the voltage input to the stage and the signal
output of the stage. It should be noted that the
RI-FI Meter shunts approximately 50 ohms across
the circuit and may upset the stage under test
unless appropriately isolated.
Sd. It can be used to check the voltage of any
50-ohm transmis sion line up to 1 volt, provided
the transmission line is properly terminated.
NOTE
THE VOLTAGE RATING (D-C OR A-C POWER
FREQUENCIES) THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO THE
INPUT WITHOUT DAMAGE TO INPUT CIRCUITS
IS 1000 VOLTS.
5e. It can be used to determine the loss in a
coaxial line connected to a signal generator by
comparing the signal level at the input and output
ends of the line. The appropriate impedance
matching network must be used between the line
and the RI-FI Meter. To minimize the effects of
standing waves, the higher attenuator positions of
X10
2
, X10
3
, and Xl04 should be used when practi-
cable.
6. SURVEY CONSIDERATIONS
6a. Recording the Observed Data:
It is essential that data records be very complete
so that the re sults of a survey can be properly
interpreted and evaluated. This information should
include the date, start and finish times, the test
identification, the location (very carefully described
as to geographical position and to presence of
disturbing objects), description of weather condi-
tions, the equipment used, the measuring frequency,
the calibration, the attenuator setting, the fl,lIlction
switch position, the antenna used, the chart speed
(if a recorder is used), erratic conditions, and non-
opposite minima. When graphic recordings are
made, each recorder chart should be carefully
identified and complete information supplied for
each series of measurements.
S o ~ of the data rnay appear to be superfluous at
the time of observation, but it is often invaluable
when trying to interpret results at a later date. A
separate record sheet or graphic record chart
should be used for each measurement location.
All pertinent information such as height of an-
tenna, weather, atmospheric conditions, poor
minima, local interference, fluctuations in signal
strength, antenna current if known, operational
difficulties, and any other data that may be useful
should be recorded.
The observed field intensity may be measured
and listed in either microvolts-per-meter or in
decibels above one microvolt-per-meter. It is
sometimes desirable to be able to convert from
one to the other. The following formula may be
used for this purpose:
FI decibels above 1 microvolt/m(db)
20 LoglOFI (microvolts/m)
6b. Radio Interference Considerations:
6b( 1). Selecting the Site for General
Interference Surveys:
An open flat terrain is preferred to preclude
absorption by dense growths of trees and steep
ridges. Also, the face of a nearby cliff may act as
a reflector and produce local variation in the inten-
sity of interference measured.
In order to isolate the radiating field from the
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induction field of a source of interference, radio
interference measurements of a radiating source
should be made at distances greater than twice
the wavelength of the radiated energy.
In general, interference surveys made in the
vicinity of power line are subject to inaccurate
results because of possible re-radiation from
the power lines and it is necessary to measure
at considerable distance s from the se lines.
Every attempt should be made to avoid locating
the equipment near closed loops present in iron-
framed buildings and topside structures aboard
ship. If possible, avoid locations in the vicinity
of underground pipes, trolley cables, or rail lines.
When the equipment is installed in a vehicle,
it should be remembered that the metal body and
frame of the vehicle tend to distort the pickup
pattern of the antenna. In addition, closed loops
formed by vehicle wiring or structural members
will affect the field pattern. In some cases, these
errors can be determined with the equipment
mounted in a designated location. Correction
factors so obtained may then be applied to com-
pensate for pickup pattern distortion.
When a variety of equipment, including radio
receivers, is employed at anyone site, check
for interaction.
Choose at least three sites not in a line for radio
interference measurements, since triangulation
is used to locate the source of interference.
6b(2). Interference Survey:
An interference survey of a suspected area
should begin with a series of measurements, at
the frequencies under investigation, made with
the appropriate pickup. It is customary in general
surveys to make measurements at five frequencies
in each band of the equipment, with sufficient
overlap to insure complete coverage of all bands.
Should a station or service be found operating on
the frequency selected for measurement, move
sufficiently away in frequency to avoid the side
bands of the station. The survey report should,
however, note the frequency and field intensity
of signals from the station.
Certain types of interference surveys require
scanning an entire band for evidence of peaks or
minima. Any such peaks or minima found must
be measured and noted in the survey report.
During the survey, the received signals should
be aurally monitored at a volume level that will
enable identification of the received signal or
interference.
Three-point fixes on each source of interference
enable the geographic location to be determined
by triangulation, using magnetic bearings. The
next step is to investigate each interference source
in turn, moving the RI-FI Meter close to each
source of interference and refining the distant
fix previously obtained. When the location has
been narrowed down to a small area, use the
loop probe to determine the offending equipment
or power line.
If the interference source is found to be a power
K=
1 Kilocycle
effective random noise
bandwidth in kilocycle s
(c) When the noise signals are predominately
impulsive, the peak value of the voltage is directly
proportional to the bandwidth. The conversion
factor given below is applicable only to readings
taken in the PEAK function switch position:
1 Kilocycle
effective impulse noise
bandwidth in kilocycle s
K=
line or other current-carrying conductors, substi-
tute the line probe for the loop and use the RI-FI
Meter as a two-terminal voltmeter to determine
the amount of conducted interference on the line.
CAU1'ION
STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
TAKEN WHEN CONNECTING TO POWER LINES
OR ANY EQUIPMENT WHICH MAY BE ENER-
GIZED FROM A SWITCH NOT UNDER THE CON-
TROL OF THE OPERATOR OF THE NM-30A.
ALL CONNECTIONS SHALL BE MADE WITH THE
POWER DISCONNECTED FROM THE LINES OR
EQUIPMENT.
Note: Internal noise is of a random nature
2460 x 0.0061 = 15.00 microvolts/meter/kc
*RMS = Root Mean Square, e. g. ,
When the random noise bandwidth is multiplied
by 1. 30, the product obtained is the 6 db bandwidth.
=0.0061
1 kc
1. 41 x 116 kc
K=
V signal (1)2 + signal (2)2
Average and quasi-peak readings of impulse
signals are also influenced by pulse repetition rate,
pulse width, charge time of weighting circuits, and
the overload factor. For this reason, a definite
conversion factor cannot be supplied.
The following chart will enable the ope rator
to determine proper detector functions and multipli-
cation factor s to use in making various type s of
measurements.
When the random noise bandwidth data, charts
6 and 7 of the chart set, is multiplied by 1. 41, the
product obtained is the "effective impulse noise
bandwidth. "
Example: Determine the signal strength in micro-
volts-per-meter-per-kilocyc1e when the RI-FI
equipment, used as a field intensity meter, indi-
cates 2460 microvolts-per-meter. The frequency
is 116 megacycle s, the noise signal is predomi-
natly impulsive, and the random noise bandwidth
is 116 kilocycles:
(b) For a noise signal of a predominately
random nature, the peak and average voltages are
proportional to the square root of the bandwidth.
The conver sion factor, also applicable to readings
taken in function switch positions FIELD INTEN-
SITY, QUASI PEAK, and PEAK, is:
6b(3). Rationalizing the Interference Data:
It may be observed that a difference in meter
indication may exist between two RI-FI Meters in .
the same location measuring the same noise signal.
It is the purpose of the following paragraphs to ex-
plain and provide correction factors for this effect.
Variations in the "Q" of tuned circuits, in tube
loading, in individual electron tube characteristics,
and slight tracking differences are normally present
in all equipments of this type. For this reason,
variations in the overall bandpass of equiprnents are
present,
This problem may be resolved by converting the
meter reading into microvolts-per-kilocycle band-
width as a two-terminal voltmeter and into micro-
volts-per-meter-per-kilocycle bandwidth as a field
ifttensity meter.
If the bandwidth is other than one kilocycle, then
the conversion factor (K), by which the meter read-
ing is to be multiplied, will depend upon the type
of signal and the bandwidth, as shown below.
(a) In the case of a sine wave signal, the peak,
average, and effective voltages are independent of
bandwidth. The factor, applicable to readings
taken in function switch positions FIELD INTEN-
SITY, QUASI PEAK, and PEAK, is therefore:
K=l
NOISE PLUS SIGNAL CHART
TYPE NOISE TYPE SIGNAL DETECTOR
DIRECT RMS*
(1 ) (2) FUNCTION
Random Sine Wave
Field Intensity X
Quasi-peak X
Random Random
Field Intensity X
Quasi-peak
X
Random
Impulse Field Intensity X
High Repetition Quasi-peak
X
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SECTION 5
MAINTENANCE
1. INTRODUCTION
The procedures, illustration, and table in this
section are for the purpose of assisting maintenance
personnel in the repair and adjustment of the NM-30A
Radio Interference - Field Intensity measuring
equipment. Then the equipment has failed in
operation, the source must be located, the defect
remedied, and the equipnlent restored to operation.
The information is, therefore, presented in the
following orde r .
Localization of Trouble (paragraph 2).
Removal of Chassis from Instrument Cases,
(paragraph 3).
Radio Interference - Field IntensityMeter NM-30A
Trouble Shooting and Repair (paragraph 4).
Powe r Supply Trouble Shooting and Repair
(paragraph 5).
Maintenance Procedures (paragraphs 6 through 9).
An overall schematic, figure 5-1, is provided
at the end of this section. A table of electron tube
operating voltages, table 5-2, immediately pre-
cedes the schematic.
2. LOCAUZATION OF TROUBLE
2a. Introduction:
Trouble shooting problems in the NM-30A equip-
ment can be located just as trouble s are located
in communication receivers. Inspect the entire
assembly in an attempt to isolate the faulty unit.
Check the interconnecting cabling between units.
Determine that the required power is applied to
the Power Supply and that the operating potential
outputs of the Powe r Supply are applied to the
RI-FI Meter. The power supply indicator lamp
1301 and the RI-FI Meter dial light nOl serve to
indicate power application to the respective units.
Determine whether or not an output indication
can be obtained on the Remote Meter. Check
that panel operating controls are properly employed
as described in Section 4, Operation.
If one of the r-f input devices is the source of
trouble, check the continuity of the circuit through
the suspected device.
When apparent lack of operating potential output
from the Power Supply is noted, check by making
voltage measurements at the output connector
of the Power Supply. This check must be made
with the RI-FI Meter loading the power supply
because of an interlocking feature in the B+ circuit.
The Power Supply may become quite hot during
normal operation, however, this .is not to be
considered as an indication of a defect.
In the event malfunctioning of the equipment
is caused by the RI-FI Meter, continue the e-
limination procedure with the aim of locating the
faulty ~ t a g e . The RI-FI Meter is similar to a
communication receiver, haVing an r-f section,
i-f section, and a-f section. In addition, it 'has
a calibrator circuit, VTVM circuit, attenuator
circuits, detector weighting circuits, and a pulse
amplifier and visual null indicator circuit.
One major source of improper equipment op-
eration is incorrect calibration and alignment
control adjustment. Operational tests are contained
in this section to aid in determining the efficiency
of equipment operation. Complete calibration and
alignment procedures are also given to aid in
bringing the equipnlent up to its highest sensitivity
and accurate calibration. (Refer to paragraphs 6
through 9).
2b. Operational Tests:
When localizing procedures definitely point to
a trouble in the RI-FI Meter, the source can readily
be traced to any given stage. The calibrating
circuit of V 121 constitute s a convenient signal
generator for checking receiver operation, assuming.
that it is operating satisfactorily. Turn the function
switch Sl02 and the PULL-TURN-PUSH attenuator
control to the CAL position. This re sults in the
application of plate voltage to the calibrator circuit
and consequent injection of an impulse noise signal
at the receiver input. If the r-f, i-f, and detector
circuits are functioning, an audible pulse signal
will be heard in the headphones with the PEAK
control (C) completely counterclockwise and the cAi..
control (D) completely clockwise. To check the
visual null indicator circuit, proceed as follows:
Rotate the PEAK control (C) to its maximum
clockwise position. Rotate the PEAK SENS. control
(E) clockwise until PEAK indicator lamp 11 02 lights.
Rotate the PEAK SENS. control (E) counterclockwise
until the indicator lamp just ceases to light. Check
the audio and video sections by setting the function
switch (B) to the FIELD INTENSITY position,
tune the receiver to a known frequency, then adjust
the AUDIO control (F) for comfortable audio volume
level in the headphones.
3. REMOVAL OF CHASSIS FROM INSTRUMENT
CASES
Upon determining that the trouble source is in
either the RI-FI Meter or the Power Supply, th..>.
next step is to remove the suspected chassis from
its case and trace the trouble to a faulty component.
To open the Ri-FI Meter, stand the unit on its
front panel guards. Loosen the two dzus fasteners
on the back of the instrument case and slide the
case off the chassis.
To open the Powe r Supply, stand the unit on
its panel guards. Remove the ten screws at the
sides and slide the case off the chassis .
The i-f section chassis of the RI-FI Meter can
be removed from the main chassis section. Dis-
engage the cable strap holding the cable associated
with Pl04. Detach the AUDIO and function switch
shaft couplings by means of the Allen wrenches
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which are mounted on top of the r-f head shield
cover. Note the position of the function switch
for reassembly purposes. Loosen the two dzus
fasteners, one on each end of the chassis, and
remove the two screws located at the rear of the
r-f attenuator. The i-f chassis can then be re-
moved for inspection, trouble shooting, etc.
The units are reassembled in essentially the
reverse sequence as that given for removal.
4. NM30A RADIO INTERFERENCE- FIELD
INTENSITY METER TROUBLE SHOOTING
AND REPAIR
4a. Access to Components:
In accordance with shielding requirements at
the high frequencies employed in this equipment,
_the r-f and i-f stages are enclosed within separate
individual shielded compartments. The covers
of the r -f and i-f stage compartments can be
readily removed by \.IDscrewing the fastening screws
and nuts.
4b. Tube Changes:
Because of the precision nature of this equipment
and because of the fact that tubes for this equipment
have been selected especially for specific character-
istics, the routine checking and replacement of
tubes is discouraged. Ruggedized tubes have
been employed particularly to make use of their
long life expectancy. The equipment actually
constitutes a tube tester in itself, for it provides
a self-contained calibration and standardization
means. Periodic testing of tubes in the equipment
should, therefore, be avoided. In case of equip-
ment failure because of a faulty tube or tubes, be
sure to replace each tube in its original socket
after checking; this is imperative in order to
prevent the need for realignment of the equipment.
When necessary, the RI-FI Meter can be opened
for the purpose of testing and replacing defective
vacuum tubes. If available, use a pin straightener
to align the pins of miniature tube bases. If the
video amplifier tube V 113 must be replaced, be
sure to use the same type tube (6AU6WA). If
this type is not available, a type 6AU6 can be
substituted for replacement. If the fifth i-f
amplifier tube VllO must be replaced, use the
same tube type (6005); if not available, however,
a type 6AQ5 may be substituted. Use these alternate
tube types only when absolutely necessary. Al-
ternate tube types may be used wherever the
chassis is marked with a double tube type n\nnber,
but the ruggedized type is always preferred.
The miniature tubes in this equipment are held
in place by spring-loaded tube shields. To remove,
depress and turn the tube shield counterclockwise;
then lift. To remove tubes, use the rubber tube
extractor located on the right-hand gusset above
the r-f head. Do not remove any tube without
first turning off power to the set. Failure to
observe this precaution can result in excessive
voltages at the filaments (heaters) of some other
tubes in the equipment. The ballast resistor
in the Power Supply may fail if subjecFed to an
extended overload.
Subminiature tubes are located within the r-f
head and can be removed, if necessary, for re-
placement. Disengage the cable strap holding
the cable associated with Pl04. Detach the AUDIO
and function switch shaft couplings by means of
the Allen wrenches mounted on top of the r-f
head shield cover. Note the position of the function
switch for replacement purpose s. Loosen the
two dzus fasteners, one at each end of the chassis,
and remove the two screws located at the rear of
the attenuator. Remove the i-f chassis and the
r-f head shield cover for access to the subminiature
tubes. The tubes are held in place by clindrical
silver-plated bronze shields which are attached to
tube shield plates. The tube shield plates are
used to conduct and dissipate the head emitted
from the tube s.
Each tube shield plate is held to the adjacent
compartment shield by means of a captive knurled
nut. Loosen the knurled nut. Slide out the shield
assembly in a direction away from the tube socket.
The tube should remain in the shield during this
operation. The tube can be removed from the
shield by gently pushing the tube out, using a
pencil eraser against the end opposite the pins.
If the tube shield plate does not remove the tubes
the tube extractor can be used. (The tube ex-
tractor is normally stored on the right-hand gusset
above the r-f head). The new tube is inserted in
the socket and the shield plate with spring shields
placed over the tube. Be sure that the replaced
tube shield makes contact with the two spring
clips located adjacent to the socket. Should any
of the following tube s be replaced, the associated
control circuits may be affected:
4b(1). Tube Vl06 influences the XlO position
of the attenuator and also the tuning of T15l and
T152. Tn the event of replacement, repeat the
alignment procedure of paragraph 8f.
4b(2). Tubes Vl07 and VlD8 influence the
output meter scale tracking and al so the tuning
of T152, T153 and T154. In event of replacement,
repeat the alignment procedure in paragraphs
8c(2) and 8d(2) and check 8d(3).
4b(3). Tube Vl09 controls the gain equalization
between the FIELD INTENSITY and QUASI PEAK.
positions of the function switch and also tuning
of T154 and T155. If replacement of this tube
is neces sary, review the alignment procedure
of paragraphs 8c(2) and 8d(3).
4b(4). Replacement of V 110 may affect the
dynamic range of the equipment and the tuning of
T155 and T156. Repeat the alignment procedure
of paragraphs 8c(2) and 8d(5). In removing the
tube shield on Vll0, observe the aluminum washer
placed between the top of the tube and the tube
shield. This washer is required to maintain a
fixed capacity between the tube shield and the
tube elements. Place the washer over VII 0 before
putting the tube shield in place. In the event the
washer has been lost, obtain a replacement with
the following dimensions: 51/64 aD x . 161 ill x 1/32
in. thick.
4b(5). The output meter scale tracking in the
lower protion of the scale and the tmring of T156 can

be affected by a replacement of tube VIII. This can
occur in all positions of the function switch except
BFO position. In event of replacement, repeat the
alignment procedure of paragraphs 8c(2), 8d(2),
8d(3), 8d(4).
4b(6). Tubes Vl19 and V120 influence the meter
zero adjustment. Tube V 119 al so can influence
the AGC circuit in the event of gas current (new
tubes are especially poor in this respect, but will
improve greatly in 5 to 16 hours of operation).
In event of replacement of V1l9 or VlZO, review the
aligmnent procedure of paragraphs 8b(1) and 8b(Z).
Be certain to replace all tube shields and to lock
all tube clamps before closing the unit.
4c. At periodic intervals of approximately 100
operating hours, operation of the impulse noise
calibrator should be checked for constancy of output
pulse amplitude. Variations in pulse amplitude are
indicative of defective calibrator contacts and require
corrective measure s to prevent spurious signal
measurements. Excessive pulse variations can
be detected in the following manne r:
(1). Set up the equipment for normal operation
and apply power; permit a suitable warmup period
before proceding.
(2). Refer to Section 4, paragraph 5b and
accomplish steps 1 through 8, inclusive. Test
frequency shall be Z5 mcs.
(3). Note the indicating mete r reading in de-
cibels .
(4). Adjust the PEAK control counterclockwise
until all pulse s from the calibrator are just indicated
on the lamp as a continuously blinking signal.
Do not exceed this point.
(5). Note the indicating meter reading in dec-
ibels.
(6). Subtract the reading of step 3 from the
reading taken in step 5. If the difference is less
than one decibel, the calibrator is functioning
normally. However, should the difference be
of the order of two decibels or greater, dirty
calibrator contacts are indicated and the following
corrective procedure must be followed.
(a) Remove the main chassis from the in-
strument case and detach the i-f section chassis
as outlined in paragraph 3 of this section.
(b) Lay the i-f section alongside the main
chassis with the front panel side of the i-f
chassis facing uppermost and disconnect Pl06
from the calibrator output receptacle.
(c) Loosen the two set screws holding the
impulse noise calibrator output receptacle in the
calibrator assembly with a No. 6 Allen wrench
(H135).
(d) Utilizing a piece of 1/16 inch metal as a
screwdriver, insert it into the slots in the end of
the receptacle and loosen the receptacle body, then
unscrew the connector body by hand.
(e) Lay a piece of clean, white bond paper on a
flat surface and, holding the connector body vertical,
burnish the contact on the inner end of the connector
by sliding over the paper, utilizing a circular
motion, until all blackened deposit on the contact
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is removed.
(f) Replace the connector body in the calibrator
assembly and tighten with the improvised screw-
driver; tighten the set screws.
(g) Connect Pl06 to the output receptacle of the
calibrator.
(h) Apply power to the equipment and check
operation of the calibrator. If operation is still
unsatisfactory, remove power from the equipment
and continue as follows.
(i) Turn the i-f section on its side with the
calibrator uppermost and unsolder the lead to the
feedthru capacitor input terminal of the calibrator.
(j) Unscrew the feedthru capacitor from the
input tube and draw it straight out of the tube; the
charging resistor and contact will come away with
the capacitor.
(k) Hold the charging contact as near the contact
end as possible and burnish as outlined in step e
above. Be very careful not to bend or otherwise
damage the contact and resistor assembly.
(1) Replace the assembly in the input tube and
tigJ1ten the capacitor in place.
(m) Resolder the lead to the feedthru capacitor
and apply power to the equipment, checking opera-
tion of the lD'lit. If operation is still unsatisfactory,
remove power from the equipment and continue as
follows.
(n) Turn the i-f section over and detach Pl06
from the output receptacle of the calibrator.
(0) Remove the input receptacle as outlined in
steps c and d above and disconnect Pl03 from JI05
and Pl04 from JI03.
(p) Very carefully, turn the i-f section chassis
on its side and, holding a hand below the receptacle
opening of the calibrator, shake the i-f chassis
until the center, movable contactor of the calibra-
tor falls out of the calibrator into the hand.
CAUTION
EXERCISE EXTREME CARE IN HANDLING THE
CONTACTOR SINCE THE DISCHARGE CONTACT
IS OF EXTREMELY SMALL DIAMETER AND IS
SUBJECT TO CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE WHEN
MISHANDLED.
(q) Holding the contactor with a light finger
grip, burnish the larger of the two axially located
contacts (charging contact) as outlined in step e
above.
(r) Then, very carefully, clean the side of the
smaller, discharge contact by scraping with the
edge of a strip of clean white bond paper; do not
burnish the contact point.
(s) With a pair of tweezers, return the con-
tactor to its position within the calibrator; the
larger contact must enter the opening first.
CAUTION
THE CONTACTOR IS A CLOSE TOLERANCE FIT
WITHIN ITS INSULATING SLEEVE AND MUST NOT
BE FORCED. IF THE CONTACTOR DOES NOT
COMPLETELY ENTER ITS SLEEVE, TOUCHING
ITS OUTER EDGE WILL BE SUFFICIENT TO
START ITS ENTRY AGAIN.
zb
(t) Replace the receptacle and secure as out-
lined in step f above.
(u) Reconnect P106 to the calibrator receptacle,
P104 to JI03, and Pl03 to JI05 and apply power to
the equipment. Operation of the calibrator should
now be satisfactory.
(v) Replace the i-f section on the main chassis
as outlined in paragraph 3 of this section; then
replace the main chassis in the instrument as in-
structed in the same paragraph.
4d. Replacement of Parts:
Defective parts should be replaced with correct
replacement parts as listed in Section 6. Upon
re:moving the defective part, install the replacement
part in the exact position of the original part.
Keep the leads on replacement parts in r-f circuits
the exact length of those on the original.
When coaxial connectors have been disconnected
during maintenance procedures, securely tighten
the connectors before placing the RI-FI Meter in
service. This is extremely important in order to
avoid discontinuity at the coaxial connector which
adversely affects the standing wave ratio on the
coaxial line.
5. POWER .SUPPLy nOUBLE SHOOTING
AND REPAIR
Sa. Tube Changes:
Any of the tubes in the Power Supply can be re-
placed without seriously affecting the calibration of
the RI-FI Meter, providing the B+ voltage is
maintained at +225 volts by means of the regulator
adju&tInent control R3l0. Tube clamps employed
in this unit can be operated with the fingers, or by
means of a screwdriver inserted in the slot of the
clip.
5b. Voltage Adjustment:
The required value of B+ output voltage is deter-
mined by the setting of the regulator adjustment
control R31O, which sets the grid bias for the COn-
trol tube V305. The input power line voltage
should be adjusted to 115 volts. Connect the RI-FI
Meter to the Power Supply to provide the proper
load conditions. Remove the Power Supply chassis
from the case. Remove the RI-FI Meter from its
case. Connect a 20, OOO-ohrn-per-volt voltmeter
between pin B of JI06 and the chassis. Adjust
R310 for a reading on the voltIneter of +225 volts.
If an open filaInent circuit has occurred or if any of
the tubes of the RI-FI Meter have been withdrawn
for replacement, the current limiting re sistor
R301 may have been damaged and its resistance
altered. Check that the output voltage with a
precision meter if available at the i-f chassis
receptacle, pin A of Jl06, to chassis, is 6.0 volts
ac. Also check the -105 volt bias supply at this
time using a 20, OOO-ohrn-per-volt voltIneter con-
nected between pin C of JI06 and chassis.
6. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR ALIGNMENT AND
ADJUSTMENT
6a. NM-30A Components:
(1). NM-30A RI-FI Meter
(2). 90783-2 Power Supply
(3). 90072-1 A-C Power Cable
(4). 90082-1 Power Cable
(5). 90933-1 R-F Transmission Line
(6). 20377 Alignment Tool (located in RI-FI
Meter)
6b. Test and Miscellaneous Equipment:
(1). Signal Generator: Measurements Corpora-
tion Model 80, or equivalent.
(2). Vacumn-Tube Voltmeter: Measurements
Corporation Model 62, or equivalent high-imped-
ance-input meter.
(3). 6-db, 50-ohm pad for output termination of
the signal generator.
(4). Coaxial cable patch cord comprising RG-
58/U or RG-58A/U cable with connector types
UG-29/U and UG-20l/U.
(5). 10796 Headphones, 600 ohms or equivalent.
7. SETUP OF EQUIPMENT FOR ALIGNMENT AND
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
Before commencing alignment and adjustment of
this equipment, check the mechanical zero setting
of the front panel meter. It is possible that correct-
ing this zero setting will correct the symptoms of
misalignment or maladjustment and the equipment
can be returned to service.
Step 1. Remove the RI-FI Meter from its case
(refer to paragraph 3) and set up on a bench or
table.
Step 2. Interconnect the RI- FI Meter and the
Power Supply by means of power cable 90082-1.
Turn the POWER switch S301 to the OFF position.
Step 3. Connect the Power Supply to a source of
115 volts ac, preferably 60 cycles per second by
means of the 90072 -1 A-C Power Cable. Ground
the clip at the input end of this cable. Check that
switch S302 located on the Power Supply chassis
is set for 115 volts and that the metal reminder tag
on the front panel is set to indicate this condition.
8. ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
80. Preliminary Checks:
Turn the Power Supply POWER switch S30l to the
ON position. Allow a one-hour warm-up period
before commencing alignment and adjustment
procedures.
Then check the following voltages at the points
indicated:
80(1). B+ (+225 volts): Check at the POWER
receptacle Jl06, pin B, located on the RI-FI Meter.
8a(2). Bias supply (-105 volts): Check at the
POWER receptacle Jl06, pin C, located on the
RI-FI Meter.
8a(3). Filament supply (6.3 volts ac): Check at
the POWER receptacle Jl06, pin A, located on the
RI-FI Meter.
8b. Preliminary Meter Tracking Adjustment:
~ b ( 1). Adjustment of Electrical Zero:
Step 1. Set the function switch Sl02 to the BFO
poaition.
Ste p 2. Set the Adj. Ze ro control R213 for a
zero meter reading. All screwdriver controls
contain a locking nut which must be loosened to
allow adjustment of the control. The locking nut
"
must be tightened after adjustment.

CAUTION
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN ADJUSTING THE SIX
SMALL POTENTIOMETERS MOUNTED ON THE
PRINTED BOARD. THESE CAN BE DAMAGED
WHEN FORCED AGAINST THE ACTION OF THE
LOCKING NUT OR AGAINST THE STOPS AT THE
END OF THE CONTROL RANGE.
---9b(2). Check for Gas Current:
Step 1. Set up the following operating controls
as indicated:
Attenuator: CAL
Function switch: FIELD INTENSITY
Tuning dial frequency: Any
CALIBRATE: Fully counterclockwise
Step 2. Turn the FI-IO control R137 and the FI-
Buck control R235 to maximum counterclockwise
positions. The meter indication should not go below
zero. If it does, gas current may be present in
V1l9. New tubes invariably show some gas current,
which almost always disappears after 5 to 16 hours
of operation.
H gas current indication is appreciable it should
be corrected eithe r by aging of V119 or replace-
ment of V119 before continuing the adjustment
procedure.
Step 3. Adjust the meter zero as in subparagraph
8b( 1), preceding.
8b(3). Preliminary Adjustment of FI-l0 Control:
as indicated:
Attenuator: CAL
Step 2. Using the VTVM, connect the negative
lead to the chassis (ground) and the positive lead
to the arm of the FI-IO control R137. Adjust the
FI-IO control for a VTVM indication of approxi-
mately 4. 0 volts dc.
p/8b(4). Preliminary Adjustment of
Diode Bucking Voltage:
as indicated:
Attenuator: CAL
Step 2. Adjust the FI-Buck control R235 to pro-
vide approximately 1% (1/16-inch) deflection of the
panel indicating meter MI 01.
v 8c. Intermediate-Frequency Alignment:
8c( 1). Setup of Equipment for I-F Alignment:
Step I. Remove the i-f amplifier chassis from
the gusset plates (2 dzus fasteners, AUDIO and
function switch shaft couplings and r-f attenuator
screws) .
Step 2. Disconnect PI03 from Jl05.
Step 3. Connect the output of the signal generator
to the i-f amplifier input connector JI05 using
90933-1 R-F Transmission Line, coaxial cable
patch cord and connectors.
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Step 4. Plug headphones into PHONES receptacle
JI08.
Step 5. Energize the equipment.
8c(2). Alignment'of I-F Transformers:
Step 1. Set up the following operating controls as
indicated:
Attenuator: XI
Function switch: As called for
CALIBRATE: Fully clockwise
AUDIO: Fully clockwise
Step 2. Adjust the signal generator frequency to
the BFO frequency, modulation off. This can be
done by setting the function switch to BFO and
tuning the signal generator in the vicinity of IS
megacycles for a beat note as heard in the head-
phones.
Step 3. Turn the function switch to FIELD
INTENSITY. Adjust the signal generator output
and CALIBRATE control for an up-scale reading
on the output meter MIOl.
Step 4. Using a 3/ 16-inch nut wrench, adjust
the i-f transformers TI51 through TI56 for maximum
indication on MIOI, readjusting CALIBRATE control
as needed to maintain an "on scale" reading.
8d. Final Meter Tracking Adjustments:
8d( 1). Setup of Equipment for
Meter Tracking Adjustments:
Use setup described in i-f alignment, paragraph
8c( I) preceding.
,/ 8d(2). Adjustment of the FI-l 0, FI-l 00
and FI-Buck Controls:
Step 1. Set up the following operating controls:
Attenuator: XI
CALIBRATE: As called for
Step 2. With the signal generator still at the
BFO frequency and with internal modulation off,
adjust the output to a 10-microvolt level. Adjust
the CALIBRATE control so that M 101 indicate s
I microvolt.
Step 3. Increase the output of the signal generator
to 1000 microvolts. Adjust FI-I 00 control R211
so that MIOI reads full scale, 100 microvolts.
Step 4. Decrease the signal generator output to
10 microvolts and readjust the CALIBRATE control
for I-microvolt reading.
Step 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 until both
points fall into place without further adjustment.
Step 6. Set the signal generator output to 100
microvolts. MIOI should indicate 10 microvolts.
If not, adjust the FI-IO control RI37 for MIOI
indication of 10 microvolts. If an error is one
or more microvolts, move meter reading beyond
10 microvolts a few divisions. For example:
if MIOI indicates 13 microvolts instead of the
correct value of 10, adjust FI-IO control RI37
for a meter reading of perhaps 8 microvolts, and
vice versa. Then repeat steps I through 6 until
meter tracks 1-10-100 without further adjustment.
NOTE
CHECK ADJUSTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ZERO
OCCASIONALLY, FUNCTION SWITCH AT BFO
POSITION. CHECK ADJUSTMENT OF DIODE
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BUCKING VOLTAGE (REFER TO PARAGRAPH
8b(4); TillS SHOULD BE DONE OCCASIONALLY.
IF THE METER READS ABOVE 10 MICROVOLTS
DESPITE VARIOUS SETTINGS OF THE FI-lO
CONTROL USE A DIODE BUCKING VOLTAGE OF
LESS THAN 1/16 INCH BUT GREATER THAN
ZERO AND REPEAT STEPS 1 THROUGH 6 .
SHOULD THE RESERVE GAIN BE LOW, A CON-
DITION MOST PRONOUNCED IN BAND 6, USE
A DIODE BUCKING VOLTAGE OF LESS TIIAN 1/16
INCH BUT GREATER THAN ZERO AND REPEAT
STEPS 1 THROUGH 6.
Step 7. Tighten the lock nuts on R137, R23S,
and R2l1.
Ad(3). Adjustment of the QPl and QPl00 Controls:
as indicated:
Attenuator: XI
Step 2. With the function switch in the FIELD
INTENSITY position, adjust the signal generator
output (unmodulated) to 1000 microvolts. Adjust
the CALIBRATE control for M 101 indication of
100 microvolts. Change the function switch to the
QUASI PEAK position. Adjust the QP-lOO control
R233 for output meter indication of 100 microvolts.
Step 3. With function switch in the FIELD
INTENSITY position, adjust the signal generator
output (unmodulated) to 10 microvolts. Adjust the
CALIBRATE control for M 10 1 indication of 1
microvolt. Change function switch to QUASI PEAK
position. Adjust the QP-l control R236 for output
meter indication of 1 microvolt.
Step 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the indications
on the FIElD INlENSITY and QUASI PEAK functions
agree without further adjustment. Then compare
reading s at mid- scale deflection; there should be
little difference.
Step S. Tighten lock nuts on R233 and R236.
..,Bd(4). Adjustment of Peak Buck Control:
indicated:
Attenuator: XI
PEAK: As called for
PEAK SENS. : Fully counterclockwise
AUDIO: Fully clockwise
Step 2. Set the function switch to the QUASI PEAK
position. Adjust the signal generator output to 10
microvolts with 30% modulation (1000 cycles) and
adjust CALIBRAlE control for MlOl indication of 1
microvolt.
Step 3. Set the function switch to PEAK. Adjust
the PEAK control for MlOl indication of 1 micro-
volt. Adjust the Peak Buck control R237 to position
where the lOOO-cycle audible signal just disappears.
Step 4. Set the function switch to QUASI PEAK.
Adjust the signal generator output to 1000 microvolts
with 30% modulation (1000 cycles) and adjust the
CALIBRATE control for M 10 1 indication of 80
microvolts.
Step S. Set the function switch to PEAK. Adjust
the PEAK control to a position where the 1000-cycle
audible signal just disappears. Note MlOl indica-
tion; it should be 80 microvolts. If other than 80
microvolts, repeat steps 1 through 5 for greater
accuracy. If too great an error still exists, replace
fixed resistor R239 with a larger resistance to lower
the reading, or a lower value of resistance to in-
crease the reading. (An alternate correction is to
replace Vl09 with a tube of more suitable gain
characteristics, but this would require rechecking
and possible realigmnent starting with paragraph 8c.
Step 6. Tighten the lock nut on R23 7. )
8d(5). Adjustment of Dynamic Range
(Overload Capacity) Control:
indicated:
Attenuator; XI
Function FIELD INTENSITY
PEAK: As called for
Step 2. With power turned OFF temporarily,
disconnect the wire that connects C200 and passes
through the eyelet on the printed circuit board.
Temporarily add a jumper from C200 to the junction
of C289 and R230.
Step 3. Connect a high-impedance vacuum-tube
voltmeter between the chassis (positive) and C200
(negative). Turn the power ON and allow equip-
ment to warm up. Adjust the PEAK control for
100-microvolt deflection of output meter M 101.
Note the voltage registered by the VTVM.
NOTE
IF THE VOLTAGE INDICATED BY THE VTVM
EXCEEDS 5.5 VOLTS, DIFFICULTY MAY BE
EXPERIENCED IN ADJUSTING FOR 20 db (2db)
DYNAMIC RANGE IN SlEPS 5 AND 6, FOLLOWING.
THIS VOLTAGE LEVEL IS ESTABLISHED WHEN
ADJUSTING FI-I00 CONTROL R211 DURING
METER SCALE TRACKING PROCEDURE. BY
ALLOWING THE "I O-MICROVOLT" POINT TO
FALL A LITTLE LOW WHEN THE METER SCALE
TRACKING IS SET (SEE PARAGRAPH 8b), THE
ABOVE VOLTAGE WILL BE DECREASED.
Step 4. Connect the VTVM between chassis
(positive) and the junction of C2S4 and C266 (nega-
tive).
Step S. Adjust the signal generator output to 1000
microvolts. Adjust the OALIBRATE control for
same indication on VTVM as noted in step 3.
Step 6. Increase the signal generator output by
20 db (10 times, or to 10,000 microvolts). The
VTVM reading should be 9 times the original reading
(10% down from linearity). (For example: if at the
start, 1000 microvolts input provided 4 volts output,
then with 10,000 microvolts input, there should be
9 x 4 - 36 volts output). If the VTVM reading is
othe r than 9 time s, adjus t the Dynamic
control RlS3 clockwise if the reading is low, and
counterclockwise if the reading is high. Repeat
steps 5 and 6 until no further adjustmEnt is required.
Step 7. Remove the temporary j=per from C200
to the junction of C289 and R230 and resolder the

wire to C200.
Step 8. Tighten the lock nut on R153.
NOTE
THE FINAL ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES OF
T150, T15l AND ATTENUATOR POSITION XlO
ARE GIVEN IN PARAGRAPH 8f. THESE FINAL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE PERFORMED AFTER THE
R-F ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES.
Se. R-F Alignment:
Se( 1). Setup of Equipment for R-F Alignment:
Step 1. Set up the equipment as de scribed in
paragraph 7 of this section.
Step 2. Plug headphones into PHONES receptacle
JI08 on the RI-FI Meter front panel.
Step 3. Insert the coaxial cable patch cord and
the6-db, 50-ohm pad in series with the 90933-1
R-F Transmission Line between the signal generator
and the RI-FI Meter
Step 4. Conne ct the signal generator to an
external source of 110 volts, 60 cycles. Turn
the signal generator power switch to its ON position.
NOTE
FREQUENCY CALIBRATION OF THE SIGNAL
GENERATOR SHOULD BE CHECKED WITH A
SUITABLE FREQUENCY MElER PRIOR TO THESE
ALIGNMENT TESTS.
Step 5. Turn the Power Supply POWER switch
S30l to its ON position and allow a reasonable time
for both the signal generator and the RI-FI Meter to
reach stable operating temperature before beginning
these alignment procedures.
Se(2). Position of Operating Control:
Attenuator: XI
Tuning dial frequency: As called for
BAND SWITCH: As called for
AUDIO: Comfortable headphone
level.
8e(3). Alignment of R-F Circuits:
(a). High-Frequency End, Band 1.
Step 1. Set BAND SWITCH on Band 1, set
TUNING dial on 33 megacycles, and set the CALI-
BRATE control for a reading of approximately 1
on the microvolt scale of the meter MlOI.
Step 2 Adjust the signal generator for an un-
modulated 33 -megacycle signal output so that a
useable scale reading (approximately half or three-
quarters full scale) is obtained on meter MlOi.
Step 3. Adjust the oscillator trimmer capacitor
C16l (part of Z23l) for maximum deflection of the
output meter. (It may be necessary to readjust the
signal generator output level to keep the output
meter reading less than full scale. )
CAUTION
DO NOT TURN THE TRIMMER SLUGS MORE THAN
ONE COMPLETE TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION
WITHOUT BEING CERTAIN THAT THE ADJUST-
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MENT IS BEING MADE IN THE RIGHT DIRECnON
AND THAT THE SCREW WILL CLEAR THE SlllELD
COVER WHEN THE COIL TURRET IS ROTATED.
Step 4. Adjust the mixer trimmer capacitor Cl3l
(part of 2221) for maximum output on meter MlOI.
Step 5. Adjust the r-f amplifier plate circuit
trimmer capacitor C12l (part of Z211) for maximum
deflection of the output meter.
Step 6. Adjust the antenna circuit trimmer capa-
citor ClOl (part of Z20l) for maximum meter de-
flection.
Step 7. Recheck the adjustment of trimmer
capacitors C16l, Cl3l, C12l, and ClOl to be cer-
tain that all circuits are peaked for maximum out-
put.
(b). Low-Frequency End, Band 1.
Step 1. Set the TUNING dial for a frequency of
20 megacycles (low end of Band 1) and readjust the
CALIBRATE control for a reading of approximately
1 microvolt on the output meter MlOl.
Step 2. Adjust the signal generator for an un-
modulated 20-megacycle signal at an output level
sufficient to provide a useable deflection on the out-
put meter.
Step 3. Adjust the tuning slug in the oscillator
transformer T 131 (part of Z23l) for a maximum
output reading on the meter.
CAUTION
DO NOT TURN THE TUNING SLUGS MORE THAN
ONE COMPLE TE TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION
WITHOUT BEING CERTAIN THAT THE ADJUST-
MENT IS BEING MADE IN THE RIGHT DIRECnON
AND TIlAT THE SCREW WILL CLEAR THE SHIELD
COVER WHEN THE COIL TURRET IS ROTATED.
Step 4. Adjust the tuning slugs in the trans-
formers in the mixer grid circuit T12l (part of
Z22l), the r-f amplifier plate circuit TIll (part of
Z211), and the antenna circuit TlOl (part of Z2l0)
in the order given for maximum output indication.
Step 5. Recheck the adjustments of the trans-
former slugs of Tl3l, T12l, and TlOl to be certain
that maximum output is obtained.
(c) Repeat subparagraphs 8e(3) (a) and 8e(3) (b),
irrnnediately preceding, until no further adjustments
are necessary.
(d) Bands 2 through 6. Bands 2 through 6 are
aligned in the same manner as given previously for
Band I, with the proper settings of the high-and
low-end frequencies. Refer to table 5-1 for the
adjustment frequencies and the circuit adjustments
for all bands. The following notes apply to the
alignment of Band 6 only. The range of adjustments
of the trimmer capacitor C166 and the inductance
slug on the oscillator transformer T136 may be
sufficient to place the oscillator frequency 15
megacycle s below the signal frequency under
certain conditions of adjustment. For example,
the oscillator could be 15 megacycles above the
signal frequency at the low end of Band 6 and 15
megacycles below the signal frequency at the high
end of Band 6. This would cause mistracking over
9. CORRECTING CHART SET AFTER ALIGNMENT
9a. General:
Data plotted on all charts of the Chart Set have
been plotted for the individual equipment as shipped.
Upon completing the maintenance procedures de-
scribed in paragraph 8, it is necessary to obtain
nEtw data and plot these charts accordingly. The
original plot can be erased and new curves drawn
in with pencil or draftsman's pen. If the overall
bandpass of the equipment is the same as before
and an accurate signal generator is used, it is
possible that the original data will be closely
repeated and redrawing of the charts thus becomes
unnecessary.
After the RI-FI Meter has been aligned in accord-
ance with the instructions of paragraph 8, obtain
data for the Chart Set at each of the following
calibrating frequencies.
33
54
88
145
240
400
29,
48,
80,
130,
220,
360,
26,
42,
70,
115,
195,
320,
FREQUENCIES BAND
1 20, 23,
2 33, 37,
3 54, 62,
4 88, 100,
5 145, 170,
6 240, 280,
9b. Calibrating Procedure:
9b(1). Charts No.6 and No.7
(Random Noise Bandwidth):
The overall bandwidth of the RI-FI Meter is
influenced by the selectivity of the r-f tuned drcui ts;
therefore bandwidth data must be taken at radio
frequencies listed immediately preceding.
A signal generator is ordinarily used for meas-
uring bandwidth. This method is suitable for the
low end of the frequency range but becomes too
critical at the higher frequencies. At the higher
frequencies the internal impulse noise calibrator
will be used in determining bandwidth. Advantage
will be taken of its constant output per unit band-
width and that the peak value of an impulse signal
ment tool and transformer T151 with a3/16-inch
nut wrench for maximum indication on MIOl;
readjust the CALIBRATE control as needed to
maintain an on- scale reading.
Step 5. Set the attenuator to its XIO position.
TWle C181 with the alignment tool for maximum
response on MIOI. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until
no further adjustment is necessary.
Step 6. Change the attenuator setting back to the
XI position. Adjust the CALIBRATE control for
an output meter indication of 100 microvolts. Then
increase the signal generator output by 10 times
(20 db) or to 1000 microvolts. Switch the attenuator
to its X10 position. Output meter MIDI indication
should again be 100 microvolts. If attenuator step
XIO does not provide this 20-db attenuation, change
the setting of C182 (increase capacitance for less
attenuation and decrease capacitance for greater
attenuation) and repeat steps 3 through 6. Repeat
as often as required to achieve 20 db of attenuation
between the XI and X10 attenuator steps.
HIGH END LOW END
BAND NO.
Signal Signal
Frequency Frequency
(mc) (mc)
1 33.0 20.0
2 54.0 33.0
3 88.0 54.0
4 145.0 88.0
5 240.0 145.0
6 400.0 240.0
Table 5-1, RF Alignment Chart (Bands 1 thru 6)
NOTES:
1. The oscillator frequency is 15 megacycles
above the signal frequency in all bands.
2. Trimmer (high end) and slug (low end) adjust-
ment are made through small access holes in
the rear of the r-f shield cover with the BAND
SWITCH set on the given position.
3. Trimmer capacitor adjustment screws are
located in the bottom position (nearest vari-
able tuning capacitor) and inductance slug
adjustment screws are in top position (nearest
to turret shaft) of the r-f shield cover with
the RI-FI Meter in its normal position.
Sf. Final Adjustment of T150, 1151,
and Attenuator Step Xl 0:
This subparagraph presupposes that the r-f align-
ment is satisfactory.
indicated:
Attenuator As called for
FWlction switch: FIELD INTENSITY
TWling dial frequency: As called for
Step 2. Set up the equipment as indicated for
paragraph 7. Connect the signal generator to
JlOl using the 90933-1 R-F Transmission Line.
Step 3. Tune the signal generator to 20 mega-
cycles and adjust the output to 100 microvolts. Set
the attenuator'to its XI position. TWle the r-f head
for maximum response to the 20-megacycle signal
and adjust the CALIBRATE control for an up-scale
indication on output meter MIOI.
Step 4. Tune transformer T150 with the align-
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the band, with resultant poor sensitivity. If there
is reason to believe that the oscillator is 15 mega-
cycles below the signal frequency, the oscillator
frequency should be checked with an instrument
having a suitable frequency range such as a grid-dip
meter or frequency meter. An alternate method of
checking the oscillator frequency is to check the
frequency of the i-f image response, which should
be 30 megacycles above the signal frequency in all
cases.
Alignment of the mixer grid circuit on the high
end of Band 6 (C136) may cause a slight shift in the
oscillator frequency (llpulling
ll
) in some case s.
The oscillator trimmer C166 should be reset, if
necessary, after adjusting the mixer grid trimmer
C136 and before adjusting the r-f amplifier plate
circuit trimmer C126.
is directly proportional to bandwidth. By dividing

the calibrator output by the bandwidth at a low
frequency a factor is derived which can be used
at other frequencies. The accuracy of measuring
bandwidth by the following procedure depends on
the accuracy of the signal generator output.
as indicated:
Attenuator: XI
Step Z. Connect the output of the signal generator
to nOl using the 90933-1 ~ - F Transmission Line.
megacycles. Adjust output to 100 microvolts.
Step 4. Tune the RI-FI Meter for maximum
response to the test signal. Adjust the CALIBRATE
control for M 10 1 indication of 50 microvolts.
Step 5. Increase the signal generator output
by exactly 6 db (Z times)
Step 6. Decrease the signal generator frequency
to about 18 megacycles, then slowly increase the
frequency beyond ZO megacycles.
Observe the two signal generator frequencies at
which MIOI indicates 50 microvolts. Record the
difference in frequency between the two observed
points; This is the overall 6 db bandwidth at this
test frequency. In order to counteract backlash
in the signal generator tuning mechanism, always
sweep the signal generator frequency continuously
in one direction from a point below the calibrating
frequency upward to a point above the calibrating
frequency. The two frequencies will be quite close
together so use the vernier markings on the signal
generator tuning knob for accurate readings.
Step 7. Standardize the gain as per instructions
on first page of chart set at test frequency of ZO
mcs. but instead of using the calibrator setting
provided on Chart 1 use 80 microvolts.
Step 8. Turn Attenuator to Xl and Function Switch
to Field Intensity position.
Step 9. Adjust signal generator to ZO megacycles.
Tune RI-FI meter for maximum response. Adjust
generator output for an RI-FI output meter indication
of 80 microvolts, same as the calibrator setting in
step 7. Note the generator output in microvolts.
Step 10. Divide the signal generator output in
microvolts by the 6 db bandwidth in kilocycles
determined in Step 6. This factor is the peak output
of the calibrator in microvolts per 1 KC bandwidth.
Step 11. To use the factor de rived in Step lOin
determining bandwidth at other frequencies repeat
Steps 7 thru 9 at each test frequency. The generator
output in microvolts from step 9 divided by the factor
in Step 10 will be the 6 db bandwidth in kilocycles.
The random noise bandwidth can be determined by
di viding the 6 db bandwidth by 1.3.
Step lZ Using the vertical scale of Chart No. 6
and No.7; plot the points of random noise bandwidth
determined in Step lZ. Draw a smooth curve
through the plotted points.
9b(2). Charts No. 1 and No.2 Calibration Settings:
Step 1. Set the following operating controls as
indicated:
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Attenuator: As called for
PEAK: As called for
PEAK SENS. : As called for
Tuning dial frequency As called for
Step Z. Using the R -F Transmission Line
90933-1, connect the RI-FI Meter to the output
of the siganl generator.
NOTE
THE ABSOLUTE VALUE OF CALIBRATION DE-
PENDS ON THE ACCURACY OF THE CALIBRATING
SOURCE.
ZO megacycles. Adjust the output to 100 microvolts.
Step 4. Set the RI-FI Meter attenuator to XI
position, function switch to FIELD INTENSITY
position. Tune the RI-FI Meter for maximum
response to the test signal. Adjust the CALIBRAlE
control for MIOI indication of 100 microvolts.
Step 5. Turn the attenuator to CAL position.
Set the function switch to CAL. Turn the PEAK
control maximum clockwise.
Step 6. Rotate the PEAK SENS. control clock-
wise until visual PEAK indicator IlOZ glows. Then
rotate PEAK SENS. control counterclockwise until
11 OZ just ceases to light. (The visual null indicator
circuit is now adjusted to its most sensitive
operating point for. the detection of the calibrator
pulse) .
Step 7. Turn the PEAK control counterclockwise
until the visual PEAK indicator IlOZ blinks in
unison with pulses emitted by calibrator (head-
phones may be used for aural identification). Then
rotate the PEAK control clockwise until 11 OZ just
ceases to blink. Note MIOI indication on db scale
and record.
NOTE
THE AURAL NULL METHOD MAY BE USED TO
VERIFY VISUAL NULL MEASUREMENT OF
CALIBRATOR PULSE AMPLITUDE.
Step 8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for each of the
test frequencies in Bands 1 through 4.
Step 9. Using the vertical scale of Charts No.1
and No. Z, plot the values of calibrator pulse
amplitude in db which were determined in step 7.
Draw a smooth curve through the plotted points.
Step 10. Repeat steps 3 and 4 at test frequency
of 145 megacycles in Band 5. Then reduce signal
generator output to zero. If MIOI indication is less
than one microvolt use 100 microvolt signal gener-
ator output as suggested in Step 3. If MIOI indi-
cation is greater than one microvolt use a signal
generator output ofiZOO microvolts in Step 3.
Step 11. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for each of the
test frequencies in Band 5 but using signal generator
output indicated by Step 10. If 100 microvolts is
used the correction factor for band 5 will be 1.
If ZOO microvolts is used the correction factor
for band 5 will be Z.
Step lZ. Using the vertical scale of Charts No. 1
and No. Z, plot the values of calibrator aIIlplitude in
db which \Wre determined in Step 7. Draw a smooth
curve through the plotted points.
Step 13. For test frequencies in Band 6, a differ-
ent procedure will be used as the sensitivity will not
reach the two microvolt level at some frequencies.
To achieve maximuzn sensitivity capabilities of
this band, operate with a signal to noise ratio close
to unity, This means the noise level will be main-
tained at or just below the 1 microvolt level. Take
data as follows:
Step A. Set up the following operating controls:
Attenuator. . . . . . . . . . . XI
Function switch FI
Step B. Tune the RI-FI meter for maximum
response to a generator test signal at a frequency
of Z40 megacycles.
Step C. Decrease signal generator output to
zero. Adjust CAL control for an MlOl indication of
one microvolt. If CAL control will not reach 1
microvolt refer to paragraph 8d(1), Step 6. Adjust
signal generator output for an MlOl indication of
100 microvolts. Note signal generator output in
microvolts. This divided by 100 will be the correct-
tion factor.
Step D. Repeat steps A through C at a test
frequency of 400 megacycles.
Step E. The chart for Band 6 can now be started.
The ordinate will be a linear scale marked off in
frequencies (240 to 400 megacycles). There will
be two abscissas. The one on the left will be cali-
bration settings in db. The one on the right will be
correction factors in units (J. to 6). Plot the two
correction factors taken in step C. Draw a straight
line bet\Wen these two points.
Step F. From this correction factor line we
will derive the corresponding calibrator settings.
Tune signal generator to Z40 megacycles. Adjust
the generator output to 100X microvolts where X =
correction factor at the test frequency of 290 mega-
cycles.
Step G. Tune the RIFI meter for maximuzn
re sponse to the generator signal. Adjust the
CAL control for an MlOl indication of 100 micro-
volts.
Step H. Change the Attenuator to CAL position
Set the function switch to CAL. Turn the PEAK
control maximum clockwise. Rotate the PEAK
SENS. control clockwise until the PEAK indicator
lamp glows. then rotate counterclockwise until
lamp just ceases to light. (The visual null indicator
circuit is now adjusted to its most sensitive operat-
ing point for the detection of the calibrator pulse).
Step 1. Rotate PEAK control counterclockwise
until PEAK indicator laIIlp blinks in step with cali-
brator pulses, then adjust clockwise until lamp
just ceases to blink. Note MlOl indication in db.
This is the calibrator setting at this test frequency.
Step J. Repeat steps F through I for each
remaining test frequency in Band 6. Plot calibrator
settings on Band 6 chart .. Draw a smooth curve
through the plotted points.
Should there be insufficient range in the CAL
control for Step G at test frequencies in the middle
portion of band, RF realignment of Band 6 is
indicated (see paragraph 8e(3).
9b(3). Other Chart Settings:
Chart No.3, an antenna adjustment table, Chart
No. 4 and No.5, antenna pickup device factors,
and Chart No.8, signal plus noise chart, are not
influenced by realignment of the RI-FI Meter.
No corrections, therefore, need be made.
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SECTION 6
PARTS LIST
Symbol Block 100 to 299 assigned to the RI-FI Meter.
Symbol Block 300 to 399 assigned to the Power Supply.
Symbol Block 400 to 499 assigned to Accessories.
PARTS LIST RADIO INTERFERENCE.FIELD INTENSITY METER
35
e'
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION FUNCTION MFR. NO. STODDART NO.
A401 TRIPOD, collapsible: Dipole antenna CADY 90310-1
for dipole antennas. support 90310-1
A402 MAST SECTION, antenna: Dipole antenna CADY 90920-1
wood; 36-1/8 in Ig. support 90920-1
A403 Same as A402. Dipole antenna
support
A404 CASE, test set: black Meter unit carrying CADY 90922-1
fibre covered plywood; case 90922-1
flock-lined.
A405 CASE, acce ssorie s: Accesory case CADY 90923-1
black fibre covered 90923-1
plywood; flock-lined.
A406 CASE, antenna: black Antenna and CADY 90924-1
fibre covered plywood; tripod case 90924-1
flock-lined.
A407 INDICATOR, azimuth: Indicator for CADY 90044-1
360 degre e; with sighting pins. dipole antenna 90044-1
orientation
A408 POINTER, azimuth Indicates orien- CADY 90045-1
dial: with indicator line. tation of dipole 90045-1
antenna
CIOI CAPACITOR, variable: Trimmer capacitor,
approx. 2 to 8 romf; T 101 secondary
pi 0 2201; (Listed for
reference only).
CI02 Same as CIOI (p/o 2202). Trimmer capacitor,
T 102 secondary
T 103 secondary.
T 104 secondary
CI05 Same as CIOI (p/o 2205). Trimme r capacitor,
TI05 secondary
CI06 CAPACITOR, variable: Trimmer capacitor,
approx. 1 to 6 mmf; plo 2206; TI06 secondary
(Listed for reference only).
CI07 Not used.
36
PARTS I.IST: RADIO INTERFERENCE-FIELD INTENSITY METER
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
CI08 CAPACITOR, variable:
air dielectric; 3 to 24.5 mmf;
800 vdcw.
CI09 CAPACITOR, fixed: ceramic
dielectric; 1000 mrnf, G. M. V.;
500 vdcw.
FUNCTION
AntelUla coil tWling
R-F stage grid
circuit decoupling
MFR. NO.
CHC
#34351-GI
CER #3801
STODDART NO.
10485
10444
CllO
Clll
Cll2
Cll3
Cll4
CI15
Cll6
Cll7
Same as CI09.
Same as CI09.
Same as CI09.
Same as CI09.
Not used.
CAPACITOR, fixed: ceramic
dielectric; 1500 mmf; 20%;
feedthru type; 500 vdcw.
Same as C115.
Same as C1l5.
Heater bypass, VIOl
Heater bypass, VI02
Screen bypass, VIOl
Screen bypass, VI02
Grid bias bypass,
r-f stage
Heater bypass,
r-f stage
B+ bypass, r-f stage
CER #362 10364
Cll8 CAPACITOR, fixed: ceramic
dielectric; disc type; 20,000 mmf,
G. M. V.; 600 vdcw.
Grid bias bypass,
r-f stage
CBN #DD-203 10493
C1l9
CI20
CI21
CI22
CI23
CI24
CI25
CI26
CI27
CI28
thru
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CAPACITOR, variable:
air dielectric; 3 to
24.5 rnrnf; 800 vdcw.
Not used.
Same as CIOI (p/o 2211).
Same as CI06 (p/o 2216).
Same as C109.
Not used
TWling capacitor,
r-f amplifier
plate circuit.
Trimme r capacitor,
TIll primary
Trimmer capacitor,
Tll2 primary
Trimmer capacitor,
T113 primary
Trimmer capacitor,
T114 primary
Trimmer capacitor,
T115 primary
Trimmer capacitor,
T116 primary
B+bypass, r-f
amplifier
CHC
#34352-GI
10486
PARTS LIST: RADIO INTERFERENCE-FIELD INTENSITY METER
37
SYMBOL
C131
Cl32
Cl33
Cl34
Cl35
Cl36
Cl37
Cl38
Cl39
C140
C141
C142
thru
C145
C146
C147
C148
thru
C 150
DESCRIPTION
Same as ClOl (p/o Z221).
Same as C101 (p/o Z222).
Same as C106 (p/o Z226).
Same as C108.
Same as C109.
Same as C109
dielectric; 15 rnrnf; 500 vdcw.
Same as C140.
Not used.
Same as C109.
Same as CI09.
Not used.
FUNCTION
Trimmer capacitor,
T121 secondary
Trimmer capacitor,
T122 secondary
Trimmer capacitor,
T123 secondary
Trimmer capacitor,
T124 se condary
Trimmer capacitor,
T125 secondary
Trimmer capacitor,
T126 se condary
Tuning capacitor,
mixer stage
Heater bypass, V103
Heater bypass, V104
R-F bypass, V103
R-F bypass, V104
Screen bypass, V103
Screen bypass, VI04
MFR. NO.
CER #CC20
AGl50F
STODDART NO.
10664-150
C 151
C152
C153
C154
C 155
dielectric; 47.7 mmf, 1%; 500
vdcw.
dielectric; 74.4 mmf 1%; 500
vdcw.
CAPACITOR fixed: ceramic
vdcw.
vdcw.
CAPACITOR, fixed: silvered
mica dielectric; 323 mmf, 2%;
500 vdcw.
Tl31 padder
Tl32 padder
Tl33 padder
T134 padder
T135 padder
Vitramon 10671
type 70
Vitramon 10672
type 70
Vitramon 10673
type 70
Vitramon 10674
type 70
CER #370CC 10675
38
SYMBOL
C 156
C157
C 158
C159
C 160
C 161
C162
C 163
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C166
C167
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C170
C171
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C174
C175
C176
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C178
C179
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DESCRIPTION
CAPACITOR, fixed: silvered
mica dielectric; 750 mmf, 20/0;
500 vdcw.
Not used
Same as C1l9.
CAPACITOR, fixed ceramic
dielectric; 33 mmf, 5%; 500
vdcw.
Same as C109.
Same as ClOl (p/o Z23l).
CAPACITOR, variable: ceramic
dielectric; 1.5 to 10 mmf; plo
Z236; (Listed for reference only).
Not used.
Same as C1l5.
Same as CllS.
Same as Cll5.
Not used.
Same as Cl09.
Same as C109.
Same as CllS.
Same as Cll8.
Not used.
FUNCTION
T136 padder
Oscillator tuning
capacitor
VI05 coupling
capacitor
B- bypass, V105
Trimmer capacitor,
T13l primary
Trimmer capacitor,
T132 primary
Trimmer capacitor,
T133 primary
Trimmer capacitor.
T134 primary
Trimmer capacitor,
Tl35 primary
Trimme r capacitor,
T136 primary
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mixer stage
B+ bypass, V105
Heater circuit bypass
V105
Heater bypass, Vl05
R-F bypass, Tl50
B+ bypass. mixer
stage
B+ bypass, V122
MFR. NO.
CER H370CC
CER HCC20
RH330J
STODDART NO.
10779
10735
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
C 181 CAPACITOR, variable: ceramic
dielectric; 1. 5 to 10 mmf; 600
vdcw.
C 182 CAPACITOR, variable: 8 to 50
mmf; 350 vdcw.
C183 CAPACITOR, fixed: ceramic
dielectric; 330 mmf, 1%; 500
vdcw.
FUNCTION
I-F attenuator
trimmer
Attenuator series
element
Attenuator shunt
element
MFR. NO.
CADY
#90787-1
CER #557
Vitramon
type 71
STODDART NO.
90787-1
10787
10666-331
C184
C185
C186
C187
C188
C189
C190
C191
C192
C193
Same as Cll8.
dielectric; 47 rnrnf, l%; 500
vdcw.
Same as C1l5.
Same as Cll8.
Same as Cll5.
Same as Cll5.
Same as C1l5.
dielectric; disc type; 2000 mmf,
+100%, -0%, 500 vdcw.
Same as Cll5.
Same as Cll8.
R-F bypass, T152
primary
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T152 primary
Heater bypass, VI06
Cathode bias bypass,
VI06
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Cathode bias bypass,
V106
AGC bypass, V107
AGC bypass, VI07
Relay B- bypass
Screen bypass, VI06
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type 71
CER
#801-002
10704-470
10668
C194 CAPACITOR, fixed: ceramic R-F bypass, T152
dielectric; stand off .type; 1000 mmf; secondary
GA (MRC); 500 vdcw.
CSF #507C
1000
10665
C195 Same as Cll5. B+ bypass, V107
C196 Same as C185. Tuning capacitor,
T153 primary
C197 Same as Cll8. Cathode Bias bypass,
V107
C198 Same as Cll5. Cathode bias bypass,
V107
C199 Same as Cll5. Heater bypass, VI07
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C200 Same as Cll5. AGC bypass, V108
C201 Same as Cll8. R-F bypass, T153
primary
C202 Same as Cll8. Relay B+ bypass
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SYMBOL DESCRIP'I'ION FUNCTION MFR. NO. STODDART NO.
CZ03
and Not used.
CZ04
CZ05 Same as C194. R-F bypass, Tl53
secondary
CZ06 Same as CllS. Screen bypass, VI07
CZ07 Not used.
CZOS Same as Cl91 AGC bypass VIOS
CZ09 Same as CllS. Cathode bias bypass,
VIOS
CZIO Same as C1l5. Cathode bias bypass.
VIOS
CZll Same as C1l5. Heater bypass, VIOS
CZIZ Same as CIS5. Tuning capacitor,
Tl54 primary
CZl3 Same as C1l5. B+ bypass, VIOS
CZl4 Same as CllS. R-f bypass, Tl54
primary
CZl5 Same as CllS. Screen bypass. VIOS
CZl6 Not used.
CZl7 Same as Cll5. B+ bypass. VI09
CUS Same as CIS5. Tuning capacitor.
Tl55 primary
CZl9
and Not used.
CZZO
CZZI Same as Cll5 Cathode bias bypass.
VI09
CZZZ Same as CllS. Cathode bias bypass,
VI09
CZZ3 Same as CllS. B+ bypass, VI09
CZZ4 Same as C1l5. Heater bypass. VI09
CZZ5 Same as CllS. R-F bypass. Tl55
primary
czZ6 Same as CllS. Screen bypass, VI09
CZZ7 Not used.
CZZS Same as C1l5. B+ bypass, VI09
PARTS LIST: RADIO INTERFERENCE-FIELD INUNSITY METER
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION MFR. NO. STODDART NO.
C229 Same as Cl15. Heater bypass, VI09
C230 Same as C1l8. Heater bypass, Vl09
C23l Same as C 118 .
Cathode bypass, VllO
C23Z Same as C1l5. B+ bypass, VllO
C233 Same as C1l5. Heater bypass, VllO
C234 Same as C1l8.
Bucking bias bypass,
Vlll
C235 Same as C1l5. Bucking bias bypass,
VIII
C236 Not used.
C237 Same as C 183.
VllO neutralizing
capacitor
C238 Same as C 191. Screen coupling,
VllO
C239 Same as C185. Tuning capacitor,
T156 primary
C240 Same as Cl18. B+bypass, VllO
C24l Same as C 194.
R-F bypass, T156
secondary
C242 Same as C191.
AGC bypass, Vlll
C243 Same as C1l5. AGC bypass, Vlll
C244 Same as C ll5. AGC bypass, Vlll
C245 CAPACITOR, fixed: paper OP weighting circuit CSF 10669
dielectric; 100,000 mmf, 100/0; #10899-
400 vdcw.
42054
C246 CAPACITOR, fixed: ceramic R-F bypass, Vlll CER #362 10389
dielectric; feed-thru type; 10 mmf,
lOO/o; 1000 vdcw.
C247 Same as C19l. Plate coupling, Vl12
C24.8 Same as C ll8. R-F bypass, Vlll
C249 Same as C1l5. R-F bypass, Vlll
C250 Same as C245. FI weighting circuit,
Vlll
C25l Not used.
C252 Same as C llS. B+ bypass , VllZ
C253 Same as C1l5. B+ bypass, V1l2
4Z
C2S4 Same as C246. R-F bypass, Vlli
C2SS Same as CllS. R-F bypass, Vill
C2S6
thru Not used.
C2S8
C2S9 CAPACITOR, fixed: paper Audio coupling to CAMD #ME 10196
dielectric; 50,000 romf, +20%, V1l3
-10%; 200 vdcw.
C260 Same as C1l8. Screen bypass, VI13
C261 CAPACITOR, fixed: paper Compensating, VI13 Westcap 10670
dielectric; 47,000 romf, 20%; #13M3473
300 vdcw.
C262 Same as C24S. Audio coupling to
V1l4
C263 Same as C1l8 Video coupling to
JI07
C264 CAPACITOR. fixed: electrolytic Cathode bypass, VI14 CATD 10677
tantalum; 5.0 mid, +50%, -15%; #PPSB-
SO vdcw. SOA2
C26S Same as C2S9. R-F bypass, Jl08
C266 Same as C2S9. Audio coupling to
VllS
C267 CAPACITOR, fixed: paper Cathode bypass, Westcap 10678
dielectric; 100,000 romf, 20%; VllS #12M2104
200 vdcw.
C268 Same as C 118. Screen bypass, VIIS
C269 Same as C1l8. R-F bypass, TIS7
primary
C270 Same as C 118. R-F bypass, V1l6
C271 Same as CI91. Audio coupling to
V1l6
C272 Same as C1l8. Plate coupling, VI16
C273 Same as C118. Plate coupling, V1l6
C274 Same as C 118. Audio coupling to
V1l7
C27S Same as C 118. Cathode bypas s,
V1l7
C276 Same as C1l8. Screen bypass, V1l7
C277 Same as C1l8. R-F bypass, JlIO
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CZ7B Same as C1l8. R-F bypass, JIll
CZ79
and Not used.
CZ80
CZ8l CAPACITOR, fixed: ce ramic Heater voltage CER 10667-331
dielectric; tubular; 330 mmf, coupling, VlZl #GPZK-331
+10% at +BSoC, -ZO% at _40
o
C;
SOO vdcw.
CZ8Z Not used.
CZ83 Same as C1l8. R-F bypass, Zl07
CZ84 Same as CZ4S. Audio bypass, VIZ 1
CZ8S Same as C 118. Plate coupling, VlZl
CZ86 Same as Cl18. Plate coupling, VlZl
CZ87 Same as C1l8. Audio bypass, VlZl
CZ88 Not used.
CZ89 Same as C1l8. Audio bypass, RZ30
CZ90 Same as CllB. Audio coupling, SlOZ
CZ9l Same as C191. Rectifier bypass,
CRlOl
CZ9Z
thru Not used.
C30l
C30Z CAPACITOR fixed: electrolytic; B+ filter capacitor CSF 1038Z
90 mfd, 10%; 400 vdcw. #V7Z4Z
C303 CAPACITOR, fixed: paper B+ filter capacitor CD #CP69B 10499
dielectric; 1. 0 mfd, 10%; 600 lDFlOSK
vdcw.
C304 CAPACITOR, fixed: paper B+ filter capacitor CD #CP40C 10169
dielectric; 4 mfd, +ZO% -10%; ZFF40SX
600 vdcw
C30S Same as C lIB Grid coupling for
V30S
C306 Same as C1l8. Screen bypass, V30S
C307 SameasCl18. Filter for V304
C308 Same as C30Z C Supply filter
C309
thru Not used.
C499
CRlOO Not used.
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PARTS I.IST: RADIO INTERFERENCE-FIELD INTENSITY METER
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
CRIOI CRYSTAL UNIT, rectifying:
type IN63.
CRIOZ
thru Not used.
CR300
CR301 RECTIFIER, metallic: selenium;
single-phase, full-wave circuit
CR30Z Same as CR301.
CR303 Same as CR301
FUNCTION
Pulse stretcher
diode, Sl02
C supply rectifier
C supply rectifier
C supply rectifier
MFR. NO.
CG #lN63
CAFQ #8Jl
STODDART NO.
10679
10Z76
El36
El37
El38
El39
E140
E141
E14Z
E143
E144
E401
E40Z
E403
E404
NETWORK, impedance matching:
coaxial 50 olun; plo Z 113
TRANSMISSION LINE SECTION:
r-f; 50 ohm; plo Zl13
Same as E137.
RESISTOR ASSEMBLY, fixed:
T-section attenuator; ZO-db; 50
ohm;p/oZl13.
T-section attenuator; 40-db; 50
olun; pI 0 Z 113 .
T-section attenuator; 60-db; 50
olun; plo Zl13.
Not used.
SHELL, connector: junction; for
use with DB-Z5 connector.
SHELL, connector: junction.
ANTENNA ASSEMBLY: h-f;
dipole head assembly; less
elements; 88-400 mc; 50 ohm.
ANTENNA ASSEMBLY: i-f;
dipole head assembly; with
elements (elements also used
with E401); ZO-88 mc; 50 olun.
ANTENNA BASE: loop.
CONNECTOR, adapter; r-f plug.
Used in calibrate
position
Xl attenuator
position
XIO attenuator
position
Z
XIO attenuator
position
XI0
3
attenuator
position
X10
4
attenuator
position
Shell for PI04
Hood for PI09
High frequency
dipole antenna
Low frequency
dipole antenna
Loop antenna
support
Loop antenna
adapter - c onne ctor
CADY
90831-1
CADY
90388-1
CADY
90389-1
CADY
90389-Z
CADY
90389-3
CED #DB
Winchester
Electronics
#H-IO
CADY
90833-1
CADY
9083Z-1
CADY
90995-1
CARO
#Z975
90831-1
90388-1
90389-1
90389-Z
90389-3
10612
10615
90833-1
9083Z-1
90995-1
10481
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
E405 ANTENNA SECTION: whip type;
3-in. wide green ident. band at
center; used with and plo E402
E406 Same as E405.
E407 ANTENNA SECTION: whip type;
3-in. wide red ident. band at
center; used with and plo E402
FUNCTION
Dipole antenna
section
Dipole antenna
section
Dipole antenna
section
MFR. NO.
CADY
50658
CADY
50646
STODDART NO.
50658
50646
E408
E409
E4l0
E411
E4l2
E413
E4l4
E4l5
E4l6
E4l7
E4l8
E4l9
E420
E42l
E422
Same as E407.
Same as E407.
Same as E407.
Same as E407.
Same as E407.
ANTENNA SECTION: whip type;
3-in. wide yellow band at center;
used with E40l and E402; plo
E402.
Same as E4l3
ANTENNA SECTION: rod type;
telescoping; 3 -in. wide white
ident. band at center; used with
E40l, E402, and E4l9; plo E402.
Same as E4l5.
ANTENNA SECTION: rod type;
telescoping; 3-in. wide blue band
at center; used with E402 and
E4l9; plo E402.
Same as E4l7.
ANTENNA BASE ASSEMBLY:
ve rtical; optional ground plane.
ANTENNA: loop; insulated.
CLIP. battery.
Same as E42l.
Dipole antenna
section
Dipole antenna
section
Dipole antenna
section
Dipole antenna
section
Dipole antenna
section
Dipole antenna
section
Dipole a n t e n n ~
section
Dipole antenna
section
Dipole antenna
section
Dipole antenna
section
Dipole antenna
section
Vertical antenna
support
Loop antenna
R-F probe cable
clip.
R -F probe cable
clip
CADY
50659
CADY
10724
CADY
90929-1
CADY
90799-1
CBIT #45
50659
10724
90929-1
90799-1
10436
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E423 CONNECTOR, r-f; UG-29A/U. Connects 20 ft. r-f CARO 10635
transmission line to #UG-29A/U
r-f probe
cable
E424 CONNECTOR, adapter: r-f; H-F dipole antenna CARO 10661
UG-27A/U. right angle adapter #UG27A/U
F30l FUSE, cartridge: 3 amperes at AC line fuse CLF 10647
250 volts; one time; type 3AG #213003
F302 Same as F30 l. AC line fuse
F303 Same as F30 l. Spare fuse
F304 Same as F30l. Spare fuse
IlOl LAMP, incandescent: miniature Tuning dial CG #GE-47 10051
illumination
Il02 LAMP, glow: indicator type. Visual null CG #NE-48 10726
1301 Same as IlOI. Powe r Supply ON
indicator
JIOO Not used.
JIOI CONNECTOR, receptacle: R-Fj R-F input receptacle
coaxial; p/o Z1l4 (Listed for
reference only).
JI02 CONNECTOR adapter: Attenuator input CANS 10356
right angle; coaxial #KN-990l
Jl03 CONNECTOR, plug: male; 25 I-F chassis power CED 10682
contacts. connector #DB-25
Jl04 CONNECTOR, receptacle: Connects attenuator
coaxial; p/o Z1l4 (Listed for input cable to Z 114
reference only).
JI05 CONNECTOR, receptacle: I-F input CARO 10616
coaxial; similar to UG-2 90 / U. #UG-290/U
modified
JI06 CONNECTOR, receptacle: Power receptacle CED 10188
male; 5 contacts. #02AR-14S-
5P
JI07 CONNECTOR, receptacle: Oscilloscope output CARO 10121
coaxial; UG-290/ U. #2700
JI08 JACK, telephone: for two- Headphone jack CMA 10122
conductor plug #JK-34A
JI09 CONNECTOR, powe r: male; R-F powe r connector Winchester 10613
4 contacts Electronics
#M4P-LF
JII0 JACK. telephone: for 3 -conductor Remote meter jack CBIM 10123
plug #2J-l047A
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47
Jill Same as JIlO. Recording meter
jack
JIlZ CONNECTOR, receptacle: R-F output connector
coaxial; plo SlOl (listed for atSlOl
reference only. )
JIl3 CONNECTOR, receptacle: Impulse noise gen-
coaxial; plo SlOl (listed for erator input at SlOl
reference only).
JI14 CONNECTOR, plug: UG-6Z5/U. Terminal connector CADY 10727
for low-pass filter 10727
J115 Same as JI14. Terminal connector
for low-pass filter
J30l CONNECTOR, receptacle: Powe r output CED 10189
female; 5 contacts. receptacle #OZAR-14S-
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J30Z CONNECTOR, receptacle: Power input CED 10187
male; 3 contacts. receptacle #OZAR-14S-
7P
J303 CONNECTOR, receptacle: Recorder drive CPH 10156
female; Z contacts. connector #974085-
9760-ZZ
HOI CONNECTOR, receptacle: H-F dipole antenna
coaxial; similar to UG-58/U; receptacle
plo E40l (Listed for reference
only) .
J40Z CONNECTOR, receptacle: L-F dipole antenna CADY 10085
coaxial; UG-58/U; plo E40Z. receptacle 10085
H03 CONNECTOR: female end H-F dipole antenna
of E406; type "N" (Listed for right-angle adapter,
reference only). female end.
J404 RECEPTACLE: loop antenna; E404 cable connector
cable connecting end of E404;
type "N" (Li sted for reference
only) .
H05 RECEPTACLE: loop antenna; Loop antenna con-
BNC; E4Z0 connector (Listed for nector
reference only).
J406 CONNECTOR, receptacle: Loop antenna mount
type "N"; E403 cable connector cable connector
H07 CONNECTOR, receptacle: Cable connector,
type "N"; left end of E405 E405
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION FUNCTION MFR. NO. STODDAR1' NO.
J408 CONNECTOR, receptacle: Cable connector,
type "N"; right end of E40S (listed E40S
for reference only).
J409 Same as J402. Vertical antenna
base connector
J4l0 Not used.
J411 CONNECTOR, receptacle: Remote meter CED 10042
male; 3 contacts receptacle /12054-3
KlOl RELAY: dpdt; 30 volts; 3 amps; Introduces 20-db CJN 10618
4700 ohms dc re si stance. attenuation at first if.
L10l CHOKE, R-F: filament. Filament choke, CADY 10617
VIOl, V102 10617
L102 Same as LlOl. Filament choke,
Vl03, Vl04
Ll03 Same as L10l. Filament choke,
Ll04 CHOKE, R-F: 10 microhenries R -F choke, T1S6 CADY 10360
at 7.9 mc; single-pi wound; un- secondary #10360
shielded.
LlOS Same as Ll04. R-F choke, Vll1
output
L106 CHOKE, R-F: 120 microhenries; R-F choke, Vlll CAUZ 10692
solenoid type. output #10404-36
Ll07 CHOKE, R-F: 10 millihenries; R-F choke at audio CADY 90825-1
single-pi universal wound: output #90825-1
unshielded.
Ll08
thru Not used.
L400
L401 RESISTOR, variable: wirewound; Dipole antenna CMC Series 10249
(used as variable inductor); serie s inductance 43, type w
1 olun, 10%; 2 watts. modified
L402 Same as L401, Dipole antenna series
inductance
M10l METER, multi-scale: dc; Mic rovolt and db CV #269 10702
0-1 rna. meter
P10l CONNECTOR, plug: coaxial; male; Connects to r-f CADY 90399-1
type "N".
attenuator #90399-1
P102 Same as PlOl (p/o W103), Connects to S101
r-f output
P103 CONNECTOR, plug: UG-88/U. Connects to i-f CADV 10084
amplifier input #10084
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PI04 CONNECTOR, receptacle: I-F chassis power CED #DB-25 10683
25 contacts. connector
PI05 Same as PIOI Connects to coaxial
switch (p/o WI02)
PI06 Same as PIOI Connects to output
of attenuator pad
E142 (p/o Wl02)
PI07 Same as PI03. Connects WI03 to
Z1l5
Pl08 Same as PI03. Connects r-f head to
Z1l5
PI09 CONNECTOR, receptacle: R-F head power in- Winchester 10614
4 contacts. put Electronics
#M4S-LRN
PlIO Same as PlOI. Connects Zl14 to
attenuator input
PIll
thru Not used.
P400
P40l CONNECTOR, plug: type "N"; W40l connector CANS 10701
coaxial; UG-2lD/U. #UG-2lD/U
P402 Same as P40l. W401 connector
P403 CONNECTOR, receptacle: female; W403 connector CED 10094
3 contacts. #2075-10
P404 CONNECTOR, plug: male; W403 connector CADV# 10083
2 blade contacts. 10083
P405 CONNECTOR, plug: UG-536/U. W402 connector CADY 10478
#10478
P406 CONNECTOR, plug: male; 5 W407 connector CED 10193
contacts. #06AR-14S-
5P
P407 CONNECTOR, receptacle: W407 connector CED 10192
female; 5 contacts #06AR-14S-
5S
P408 CONNECTOR, R-F: end of E404 Loop antenna cable
which connects to transmission connector
line (Listed for reference only).
P409 CONNECTOR, plug: coaxial; W404 connector CARD 10228
UG-260/U. #3100
P410 PLUG, telephone: 2 contacts. W405 connector CRL 10089
HPJ -055B
P41l JACK, telephone: 2 contacts W405 connector CMA #lOOA 10087
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R117 Same as R 116. Isolating re si stor,
Z216
R118 Same as R 116. Isolating re si stor
Z235
R119 Same as R 116. Isolating re si stor,
Z236
R120 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Grid bias, V106 CBZ 10011-103
10,000 ohms, 5% 1/2 watt. HEB-1035
R 121 RESISTOR, fixed: wire -wo\U1d; Dropping resistor Dale Pro- 10705-152
1500 ohms; 5%; 25 watts. at V122 ducts
HRH-25-1500
R122 Not used.
R 123 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; 56 Cathode load at Vl05 CBZ 10011-560
ohms, 5%; 1/2 watt.
#EB-5605
R124 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Grid bias at VI05 CBZ 10011-392
3900 ohms 5% 1/2 watt. #EB-3925
R125 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Plate dropping CBZ 10011- 563
56,000 ohms, 5%; 1/2 watt. resistor, VI03, VI04 #EB-5635
R126 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Cathode bias, V106 CBZ 10011-151
150 ohms, 5%; 1/2 watt. #EB-15l5
R127 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Voltage divider, CBZ 10012-184
180,000 ohms, 5%; 1/2 watt.
CAL control #GB-1845
R128 RESISTOR, variable: composition; CAL control CBZ
I
10408
10,000 ohms, 10%; 2 watts. HJU-I030
R129 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; AGC decoupling, CBZ 10011-332
3300 ohms, 5%; 1/2 watt. T152 secondary #EB-3325
Rl30 Same as R127. Screen dropping
resistor, Vl06
Rl3l Same as R116. B+ decoupling, V106
R132 Same as R126. Cathode bias, Vl07;
R 133 Same as R 129. AGC decoupling,
T153 secondary
Rl34 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Screen dropping CBZ 10011-683
68,000 ohms, 5%; 1/2 watt. resistor, Vl07 #EB-6835
Rl35 Same as R 116. B+ decoupling, V107
R136 Same as R126. Cathode bias, Vl08
e
R137 RESISTOR, variable: FI-10 control CBZ 10694
composition; 5000 ohms, 10%; HTSLU 5022 -
11/2 watt.
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R138 RESISTOR, fixed: wirewound; Relay voltage Dale Pro- 10705-103
10,000 ohms, ~ o ; 25 watts. dropping resistor ducts
#RH-25-
-
10,000
----
R139
thru Not used.
RI41
RI42 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Voltage divider CBZ 10012-124
120,000 ohms, 5%; I watt. with FI-I 0 control #GB-1245
RI43 Same as R134. Screen dropping,
VI08
RI44 Same as R116. B+ decoupling, VI08
RI45 Same as R 126 Cathode bias, V109
RI46 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; iB+ de coupling CBZ 10011-271
270 ohms, 5%; 1/2 watt. VI09 #EB-2715
RI47 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Screen dropping, CBZ 10011-473
47,000 ohms, 5%: 1/2 watt. VI09 IEB-4735
RI48 Not used.
RI49 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Cathode bias, VllO CBZ 10011-561
560 ohms, 5%; 1/2 watt. #EB-5615
RI50 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Screen dropping,
27,000 ohms, 5%; 1/2 watt. VllO
R lSI Same as R 115. B+ decoupling,
TI56 primary
RI52 Same as RI08. B+ dropping resistor
for dynamic range
adjust
RI53 RESISTOR, variable: composition; Dynamic range CBZ type J 10252
10,000 ohms, 10%; 2 watts. adjust
RI54
thru Not used.
RI60
RI61 Same as RI25 Grid bias, VI12
RI62 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; OP weighting circuit CBZ 10011-565
5.6 megohms, 5%; 1/2 watt. Vlll #EB-5655
RI63 Same as R 162. FI weighting circuit,
Vlli
RI64 Same as R150. Load resistor,
Vill
RI65 Same as RI09. Grid return, V1l5
S3
SYMBOL
R166
R167
thru
R176
Rl77
R178
R179
R180
R181
R182
R183
R184
R18S
thru
R188
R189
R190
R 191
R192
R193
R194
R19S
R196
R197
R198
DESCRIPTION
RESISTOR, fixed: composition;
1. 0 megohm, S%; 1/2 watt.
Not used.
180 ohms, 2:S0/0 1/2 watt.
120 ohms S%; 1/2 watt.
Same as R ISO
8200oluns, ::!:S%; 1/2 watt.
Same as R 180.
RESISTOR, variable: composition
SO, 000 oluns, 100/0; 2 watts.
33,000 oluns, S%; 1/2 watt.
82,000oluns, S%; 1/2 watt.
Not used.
270,000 oluns, 50/0; 1/2 watt.
560,000oluns, 50/0; 1/2 watt.
RESISTOR, variable: composition;
5000 ohms, 100/0; 2 watts.
IS, 000 ohms, 50/0 1/2 watt.
Same as R125.
Same as R150.
Same as R115.
470,000 ohms, 50/0, 1/2 watt.
Same as R109.
Same as R 166.
FUNCTION
Grid return, V113
Cathode bias, V113
Cathode bias, V115
Screen dropping,
V113
Plate load, V113
Plate load V113
Audio control
Screen dropping,
V115
Voltage divider with
peak sens. control
Grid resistor, v116
Grid return, V114
PEAK SENS control
Voltage divider
with PEAK SENS.
control
Plate load, Vl16
Plate load, v116
Cathode bias, V114
Grid bias, V116
Grid bias, V116
Integrating circuit
resistor, Vl17
MFR. NO.
CBZ
#EB-1055
CBZ
#EB-1815
CBZ
#EB-1215
CBZ
#EB-822S
CBZ type J
CBZ
#EB-3335
CBZ
#EB-8235
CBZ
#EB-2745
CBZ
#EB-5645
CBZ type J
CBZ
#EB-1535
CBZ
#EB-4745
STODDART NO.
10011-10S
10011-181
10011-121
10011-822
10041
10011-333
10011-823
10011-274
10011-S64
10646
10011-1S3
10011-474
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R199 Same as R150. Cathode bias, Vl16
R200 Same as R 166. Grid return, V117
R20l Same as R116. Cathode bias, Vl17
R202 Same as R150. Screen dropping, V117
R203 Same as R166. Jl07 loading
R204 Same as R192. VTVM bias
R205 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; 820 Cathode bias, V119 CBZ 10011-821
ohms, 50/0; 1/2 watt.
#EB-82l5
R206 Same as R205. Cathode bias, V120
R207 Same as R134. Plate load, V117
R208
thru Not used.
R210
R211 RESISTOR, variable: composition; FI-lOO control CBZ 10685
25,000 ohms, 10%; 1/2 watt. #TSLU 2532
R2l2 Same as R150. VTVM bridge
R213 Same as R153. Adjust zero control
R2l4 Same as R150. VTVM bridge
R2l5 Same as Rl08. External meter
compensating at J110
R2l6 Same as Rl08. External meter
compensating at J111
R2l7
thru Not used.
R220
R22l Same as R166. B- decoupling, Zl07
R222 Same as R 162. Grid bias, V12l
R223 Same as R162. Grid bias. V12l
R224 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Plate load, V12l CBZ 10011-183
18.000 ohms, 5%; 1/2 watt.
#EB-1835
R225 Same as R224. Plate load, V12l
R226 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; B- decoupling, V12l CBZ 10011-681
680 ohms; 5%; 1/2 watt. #EB-68l5
R227 Same as R115. C- decoupling,
V12l
R228 Same as R 189. Voltage divider,
Sl02
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RZZ9 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Voltage divider, CBZ 10011-Z44
Z40, 000 ohms, 5%; liZ watt. SlOZ #EB-Z445
RZ30 Same as RlZO PEAK bias filter
RZ3l Same as RlZ8 PEAK control
RZ3Z Same as R134. Voltage divider with
PEAK control
RZ33 RESISTOR, variable: composition: QP-IOO control CBZ 10686
1000 ohms, 10%: liZ watt. #TSLU lOZZ
RZ34 Not used.
RZ35 Same as R 137. FI BUCK control
RZ36 Same as R137. QP-l control
RZ37 Same as R137. PEAK BUCK control
RZ38 RESISTOR, fixed: composition: Voltage divider CBZ 10377-8Z3
8Z, 000 ohms, 5%: Z watts. for "bucking" control E #HB-8Z35
RZ39 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Cathode bias, V109 CBZ 10011-471
470 ohms, 5%; liZ watt. #EB-4715
RZ40
and Not used.
RZ41
RZ4Z Same as RI09. Voltage divider,
V117 grid bias
RZ43 Same as RlZO. Voltage divider,
V11 7 grid bias
RZ44 Same as R 19Z. Plate dropping, VllZ
RZ45 RESISTOR, fixed: composition: Il 01 series re sistor CBZ 10011-100
10 ohms, 5%; liZ watt #EB-I005
RZ45
thru Not used.
R300
R301 LAMP, ballast: threshold voltage Current limiter Pioneer 10687
3 volts; 4.35 amperes current Electronics
regulation. #4Z00-3
R30Z RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Current limiting CBZ 10377-6z0
6Z ohms, 5%; Z watts for V30Z. #HB-6Z05
R303 Same as R 30Z . Current limiting for
V30Z
R304 RESISTOR, fixed: composition: Current limiting for CBZ 10377-470
47 ohms, 5%; Z watts. V301 #HB-4705
R305
I Same as R 166. Grid decoupling fOr
I V305
56
R306 RESISTOR fixed: composition; Plate dropping, V303 CBZ 10012-473
47,000 oluns, 50/0; 1 watt. #GB-4735
Dale Pro-
R307 RESISTOR, fixed: wirewound; Bias dropping, ducts #RH 10705-402
4000oluns, 50/0; 25 watts. resistor, V304
-25-4000
R308 Same as R 166. Plate Load, V305
R309 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Voltage divider CBZ 10011-824
820,000 ohms, 50/0; 1/2 watt. with REG ADJ #EB-8245
R310 RESISTOR. variable: composition; REG ADJ control CBZtype J 10242
100,000oluns, 100/0; 2 watts.
R311 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Voltage divider CBZ 10011-334
330,000oluns, 50/0; 1/2 watt. REG ADJ control #EB-3345
R312 Same as R245. 1301 series resistor
R313
thru Not used.
R400
R401 RESISTOR. fixed: composition; Resistive balun CBZ 10011-390
39 ohms, 50/0; 1/2 watt. #EB-3905
R402 Same as R245. Resistive balun E402
R403 RESISTOR, fixed: composition; Resistive balun E402 CBZ 10011-820
82 ohms, S%; 1/2 watt. #EB-8205
R404
thru Not used.
R499
S100 Not used.
S101 SWITCH, coaxial: includes JI12 Coaxial switch CADY 90801-1
and JIl3.
#90801-1
S102 SWITCH. rotary: function; 5 Function switch CADY 10482
position; 5 sections
#10482
Sl03 SWITCH. sensitive: spdt. Attenuation relay CG switch- 10688
switch ette #CR-
1070-C130D3
S104
thru Not used.
S300
S301 SWITCH, toggle: DPDT.
AC power switch CHH #20905 10172
S302 Same as S30 1.
Line voltage switch
S303
thru Not used.
5499
TlOO Not used
57
TIOI TRANSFORMER, R-F: antenna Antenna coil, band I
stage: p/o Z20l (Listed for refer-
ence only).
TI02 TRANSFORMER, R-F: antenna Antenna coil, band 2
stage; p/o Z202 (Listed for refer-
ence only).
stage; p/o Z203 (Listed for
reference only).
stage; p/o Z204 (listed for
reference only).
TI05 TRANSFORMER, R -F: antenna Antenna coil, band 5
reference only).
reference only).
TlO7
thru Not used.
TllO
Tlli TRANSFORMER, R-F: r-f R -F stage plate
stage plate circuit; p/o Z211 circuit, band I
T1l2 TRANSFORMER, R-F: r-f R -F stage plate
stage plate circuit; p/o Z212 circuit, band 2
T1l5 TRANSFORMER, R-F: r-f R-F stage plate
T116 TRANSFORMER, R-F: r-f R -F stage plate
( L ~ s t e d for reference only).
T117
thru Not used.
Tl20
Tl21 TRANSFORMER, R-F: mixer Mixer stage grid
stage grid circuit; p/o Z221 coil, band I
58
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION FUNCTION MFR. NO.
STODDART NO.
Tl22 TRANSFORMER, R-F: mixer stage Mixer stage grid
grid circuit; plo Z222 (Listed for coil, band 2
reference only).
stage grid circuit; plo Z223 coil, band 3
T124 TRANSFORMER, R-F: mixer Mixer stage grid
stage grid circuit; p/o Z224 coil, band 4
Tl27
thru Not used.
T130
T131 TRANSFORMER, R-F: oscillator Oscillator coil,
stage; band 1; plo Z231 (Listed band I
stage; band 2; plo Z232 (Listed band 2
stage; band 5; plo Z235 (Li sted band 5
T136 TRANSFORMER, R-F: oscillator Oscillator coil
T137
thru Not used.
T149
T150 TRANSFORMER, R-F: 15 mc Mixer output CADY 90837-1
approx. peak. transformer #90837-1
T151 TRANSFORMER, I-F: 15 mc 1st I-F transformer CADY 90840-1
approx. peak. #90840-1
T152 TRANSFORMER, I-F: 15 mc 2nd I-F transformer CADY 90850-1
approx. peak.
#90850-1
59
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TI53 Same as T152. 3rd I-F transformer
TI54 TRANSFORMER, I-F: IS mc 4th I-F transformer CADY 90948-1
Tl55 TRANSFORMER, I-F: IS mc 5th I-F transformer CADY 90982-1
TI56 TRANSFORMER, I-F: IS mc I-F output transform- CADY 90860-1
approx. peak. er #90860-1
TI57 TRANSFORMER, A-F: plate Pulse step-up CBGM 10128
coupling type; prim.: 10,000 ohms transformer #3875
Z; turns ratio: 3.75:1; 100 mw max.
audio level.
TI58 Same as T157. Audio output
transformer
TI59
thru Not used.
T300
T301 TRANSFORMER, step-up Power Transformer CBGM 10689
and step-down: two prim. windings; #TE-6200
five second. windings.
T302
thru Not used.
T499
VIOO Not used.
VIOl ELECTRON TUBE: type 5840 R-F amplifier CRC 5840
#5840
VI02 Same as VIOL R-F amplifier
VI03 Same as VIOL Mixer
VI04 Same as VIOL Mixer
VI05 ELECTRON TUBE: type 5718 Local oscillator CRC #5718 5718
VI06 ELECTRON TUBE: type 6BH6 1st I-F amplifier CRC #6BH6 6BH6
VI07 Same as VI06. 2nd I-F amplifier
VI08 Same as VI06. 3rd I-F amplifier
VI09 Same as VI06. 4th I-F amplifier
VIlO ELECTRON TUBE: type 6005 5th I-F amplifier CRC #6005 6005
VIlI ELECTRON TUBE: type 5726 Second detector CRC #5726 5726
V1l2 ELECTRON TUBE: type 6135. Beat frequency CG 6135
#GL-6135
VIl3 ELECTRON TUBE: type 6AU6wA Video amplifier CRC 6AU6WA
#6AU6WA
60
PAm UST: RADIO INTERFERENCE-FIELD INTENSITY METER
V1l4 Same as VllZ. Audio output
V1l5 Same as vl06. Pul se amplifier
V116 ELECTRON TUBE: type 5814. Trigger circuit CRC #5814 5814
V1l7 Same as vl06. Pulse amplifier
V118 Not used.
V119 Same as VllZ. VTVM
/
I-VIZ0 Same as VlIZ. VTVM
--
VIZ1 Same as v116. Multivibrator
circuit
VIZZ ELECTRON TUBE: type OAZ. Voltage regulator CRC #OAZ OAZ
VIZ3
thru Not used.
V300
V301 ELECTRON TUBE: type 5R4GY B- rectifier CRC #5R4GY 5R4GY
V30Z ELECTRON TUBE: type 6080 Voltage regulator CRC #6080 6080
V303 ELECTRON TUBE: type 5651. Voltage regulator CRC #5651 5651
V304 ELECTRON TUBE: type OBZ. Voltage regulator CRC #OBZ OBZ
..... V305 Same as V1l3. Voltage regulator
v306
thru Not used.
V499
YI01 CRYSTAL UNIT, quartz: Beat frequency CADY # 10690
15 mc; fundam.enta1 type. oscillator xta1 10690
Z100 Not used.
Z101 CHOKE. R-F: 15 m.c: self-res. Filament filter, CADV # 90839-1
VI06 90839-1
Z10Z Sam.e as Z101. Filament filter,
VI07.
Z103 Sam.e as Z101. Filament filter,
VI08.
Z104 Sam.e as Z101. Filament filter
VI09.
Z105 Sam.e as Z101. Filament filter,
VllO, V111
Z106 CHOKE, R-F: 15 m.c: BFO Plate filter, CADV # 90947-1
self-res. VllZ 90947-1
61
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION MFR. NO. STODDART NO.
2107 GENERATOR, impulse Impulse noise CADV 1/ 90857-1

noise: 8-20 cps; freq. generator 90857-1
range: 0-4000 mc; 1 band
output; 50 ohms.
2108 SUBASSEMBLY: includes R-F stage CADV 1/ 90847-1
mounting plate, 2 tube 90847-1
sockets. printed cir-
cuits' R101 thru R107
lit R109, ClIO thru C114
lit C127, and L10 l.
2109 SUBASSEMBLY: includes Mixer stage CADV 1/ 90848-1
sockets, printed circuits,
RIll thru R114 lit R125,
Cl38 thru C141, C146 thru C148,
C176, L10Z and T150.
2110 SUBASSEMBLY: includes Oscillator stage CADV # 90849-1
socket, printed circuits,
R115, R124, C159, C160,
C174, Cl75, and L103.
2111 Subassembly: Includes R-F - Mixer CADV # 90992-1
printed link circuit lit 2 coupling link 90992-1
contact clips on each end.
e
2112 SUBASSEMBLY: includes Antenna input CADV # 90894-1
RG-58A/U cable, P102, 90894-1
printed circuit, mounting
plate, and coil contact clips.
2113 ATTENUATOR, R-F: consists R-F attenuator CADV 1/ 90802-1
of E136 thru E141, J102, S101, 90802-1
and misc. structural parts.
2114 ISOLATING CAPACITOR R-F input iso- CADV # 90785-1
ASSEMBLY: freq. range: ilation capacitor 90785-1
20-400 mc; 50 ohms 2; lit r-f input con-
connectors each end; nector
J101 at one end is r-f input.
2115 FILTER, low-pass: 470 mc Attenuate s signal s CADV 1/ 91033-1
cutoff; 50 ohms 2. above cutoff fre- 91033-1
quency.
2116
thru Not used.
2200
2201 TRANSFORMER, R-F: antenna Antenna coil CADV # 90841-1
stage; consists of T101, C10l. band 1 90841-1
2202 TRANSFORMER, R-F: antenna Antenna coil, CADV # 90842-1

stage; consists of T102, C102. band 2 90842-1
2203 TRANSFORMER, R-F: antenna Antenna coil, CADV # 90843-1
stage; consists of T103, C103. band 3 90843-1
62
2203 TRANSFORMER, R-F: antenna Antenna coil CADY H 90844-1
stage; consi st s of T I 04, CI04. band 4 90844-1
2204 TRANSFORMER, R-F: antenna Antenna coil, CADY # 90844-1
stage; consists of TI04, CI04. band 4 90844-1
2205 TRANSFORMER, R -F: antenna Antenna coil, CADY # 90845-1
2206 TRANSFORMER, R-F: antenna Antenna coil, CADY # 90846-1
2207
thru Not used.
2210
2211 TRANSFORMER, R-F: r-f stage R-F stage plate CADY # 90851-1
plate circuit; consists of Till, circuit coil, 90851-1
CI21. band I
2212 TRANSFORMER, R-F: r-f stage R-F stage plate CADV # 90852-1
plate circuit; consists of T112, circuit coil, 90852-1
C122. band 2
2213 TRANSFORMER, R-F: r-f stage R-F stage plate CADY H 90853-1
plate circuit; consists of TI13, circuit coil, 90853-1
C123. band 3
2214 TRANSFORMER, R-F: r-f stage R -F stage plate CADY # 90854-1
C124. band 4
2215 TRANSFORMER, R-F: r-f stage R-F stage plate CADY # 90855-1
CI25, and R116. band 5
ZZI6 TRANSFORMER, R-F: r-f stage R-F stage plate CADY # 90856-1
plate circuit; consists of T116, circuit coil 90856-1
CI26 and R117. band 6
Z217
thru Not used.
2220
ZZ21 TRANSFORMER, R-F: grid Mixer stage grid CADV # 90861-1
circuit, mixer stage; coil, band I 90861-1
consists of TIZI, Cl3I.
2222 TRANSFORMER, R-F: grid
Mixer stage grid CADY # 90862-1
circuit, mixer stage;
coil, band Z 90862-1
consists of TI22, C132.
Z223 TRANSFORMER, R-F: grid Mixer stage grid CADV # 90863 -I
circuit, mixer stage; coil, band 3 90863-1
consists of TI23, C133.
2224 TRANSFORMER, R-F: grid Mixer stage grid CADV # 90864-1
consists of T124, C134.
Z225 TRANSFORMER, R-F: grid Mixer stage grid CADY # 90865-1
consists of T125, Cl35.
Z226 TRANSFORMER, R-F: grid Mixer stage grid CADY # 90866-1
consists of T126, Cl36.
Z227
thru Not used
Z230
Z231 TRANSFORMER, R-F: oscillator Oscillator coil, CADY # 90871-1
stage; consists of T 121, C151, band 1 90871-1
and C161.
stage consists of T132, C152, band 2 90872-1
and C162.
stage; consists of Tl33, C153, band 3 90873-1
and C163.
stage; consists of T134, C154, band 4 90874-1
and C164.
C165, and R1l8.
Z236 TRANSFORMER, R-F: oscillator Oscillator cio1, CADY # 90876-1
C166. and Rl19.
Z237
thru Not used.
Z300
Z301 FILTER ASSEMBLY: power Power supply input CADY # 90807 -1
supply. r-f filter 90807-1

63
DESIGNATION
CADY
CAFQ
CAHW
CAlS
CAMD
CANS
CARD
CARO
CATD
CAUZ
CAYS
CAYT
CAYZ
CBGM
CBIM
CBIT
CBN
CBZ
CCO
CD
LIST OF MANUFACTURERS
MANUFACTURERS
Stoddart Aircraft Radio Co. Inc.
Radio Receptor, Inc.
Croname, Inc.
The Birtcher Corporation
Good-All Electric Mfg. Co.
Kings Electronics, Inc.
Johnson-Claplin Corp.
Industrial Products Co.
Fansteel Metallurgical Corp.
Jeffers Electronics Co .
Drake Mfg. Co.
Allen Mfg Company
Dial Light Corp>
Transformer Engineers
Swi tchcraft Company
Mueller Electric Co.
Central Radio Laboratory
Division of Globe Union
Allen-Bradley Company
Carborundum Co.
Globar Division
Cornell-Dubilier Corp.
ADDRESS
6644 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood 38, Calif.
251 W. 19th Street
New York, N. Y.
3701 Ravenswood Ave.,
Chicago, Ill.
5087 Huntington Drive,
Los Angeles 32, Calif.
Ogallala, Nebraska
372 Classon Ave.,
Brooklyn 5, N. Y.
301 Lincoln Street,
Marlboro, Mass.
Brookfield Street,
Danbury, Conne cticut
Chicago, Ill.
Du Bois, Pennsylvania
1713 W. Hubbard Street
Chicago, Illinois
100-Sheldon Street,
Hartford, Connecticut
58 Stewart Avenue,
Brooklyn 37, N. Y.
389 S. Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, California
1328-30 N. Halsted St. ,
Chicago, Illinois
1597 East 31st Street
Cleveland, Ohio
900 East Keefe Ave. ,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
118 West Greenfield Ave .
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
C. P. Knupper Building
Niagra Falls, N. Y.
1000 Hamilton Blvd. ,
South Plainfield, N. J.
65
66
DESIGNATION
CED
CER
CG
CHC
CHH
CJN
CLF
CMA
CMC
CMG
CPH
CR
CRL
CSE
CSF
CV
CW
Westcap
LIST OF MANUFACTURERS
MANUFACTURERS
Cannon Electric Development Co.
Erie Resistor Corp.
General Electric Co.
HaInmarlund Mfg. Co.
Arrow-Hart & Hegeman Elect. Co.
North Electric & Mfg. Co.
Li ttlefuse, Inc.
P. R. Mallory Co., Inc.
Clarostat Mfg. Co.
Cinch Mfg. Co.
American Phenolic Corp.
Wirele ss Specialty Apparatus Co.
Remler Co., Ltd.
Signal Electric Co.
Sprague Electric
Weston Electric Instrument Corp
We stern Electric Co .
Vitramon, Inc.
San Fernando Electric Mfg. Co.
Winchester Electronics, Inc.
Dale Products Co., Inc.
ADDRESS
3291 Hwnbo1dt Street
Los Angeles 31, Calif.
644 W. 12th Street
Erie, Pennsylvania
1 River Road
Schenectady 5, New York
460 W. 34th Street
New York, N. Y.
102 Hawthorne Street
HartfQrd, Conn.
South Market Street
Galian, Ohio
1865 Miner Street
Des Plaines, Illinois
1941 Thomas Street
Indianapoli s, Indiana
Dover, New Hampshire
2339 W Van Buren Street
Chicago, Illnois
1830 South Fifty-Fourth Ave.
Chicago, Illinois
Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass.
2101 Bryant Street
San Francisco, Calif.
1939 Troam St ,
Menominee, Michigan
North Adams, Mass.
619 Frelinghuysen Ave. ,
Newark, New Jersey
120 Broadway,
New York 5, N. Y.
Box 544
Bridgeport, Connecticut
12900 Foothill Blvd.
San Fernando, Calif.
Glenbrook, Connecticut
Box I, Columbus, Nebr.
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1
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90082-1 Sheet 2 of 2)
V302 R303 CABLE ASSEMBLY
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REGULATOR 5 B
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I
- - - - - ----I - Radio Inlerference Measuring Set
Complele Schemafic Diagram
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Fig. 5-1, NM-30A Radio Interference - Field Intensity Measuring Equipment
Overall Schematic Diagram
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CABLE ASSEMBLY
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L=[
Radio Interference Measuring Set
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I
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68K '17K
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0.02 UF .J;.
RI26 -
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10K I +t-_
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82K
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15K
FI-BUCK
SI02(A)

- 15K
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TO R226 - AGC
P407 63VAC
(S 5-1 A ( FiLAMENT SUPPLY
Sheet I of Z) 90082-1 +225 v
POWER CAlLE ASSEMBLY B " PLATE SUPPLY
Uf..k
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FROM P406
I
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I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II' 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
"...... .." - -------

PI04
_______ ....!!'ITERNAL CHASSIS ..::E _
90933-1
90799-2
+225V
RI42 $
I 120K
RI27
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TO SI03
15K IK
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FI-IO = OP'i "".rt ""

a
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1
=
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R-F TRANSMISSION LINE PROBE CABLE
LOOP ANTENNA
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P401 I I I I J407 I I J408 I I 90075-2 HIGH-FREQUENCY DIPOLE LOW-FREQUENCY DIPOL
>--J'-L-< ( \ J 0<:
REMOTE METER CABLE ( " W401 l J ) ,- ...J:'"""-I
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GROUND PLANE VERTICAL ANTENNA
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AA I If
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P404 B P403
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I W403 C E406 J402 90995-2 10481
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SI02(C) 10K 0 =!PEAKI
VIEWED FROM REAR
I
90757-1
5.6 MEG

C250
0.1 UFI
=
RI64
27 K

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+225'
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10619 RIGHT ANGLE \ANTENNA BASE ADAPTER
ADAPTER
I
3
- ------- - - ------- - - -
----- C2j7-------------, RI52 C232
I
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C225 0.02 UF C247 C252" 10K I I
0.02 UF 20001 DYNAMIC I/--'I5
-=- I -=- ' ..l... ZI06 RANGE
RI50 RI51 =' =YIOI
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6BH& 6005 120UH 10
1
4TH (6AQ5) RI61 T 68H6
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L.. .....;+_ C250 I
C215 C226 01 UFI
-=- 0.02 UF * =' I .
Zl03 1 ZI04 ZI05 R164 I RI65
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DETECTOR 7 2 C267 I
T I C246 1...-4...0_._1U_F ......--<I>--_--<l....
T I I _ RI49 ..LIO
222 RI46 560 L104 T C248
C 270 C234 10 UH ....... C244 002 UF I I
0.02 UF
I
C223 C230 0.02 UF LI05 T '
0.02 UF 0.02UF 0 10 UH C259
C221 C228 C229 C235 C243 C249
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1
4
12
2 1'" I I R237 R238 i I -105vt .-105V 2 IPEAKI
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5 9 JI03 PI04 10K 8
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-=- I MEG 180
5102 VIEWED FROM REAR

iii i fit i
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ti i t
II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
b b 11 bb t j P104

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820
VI20
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GROUND PLANE VERTICAL ANTENNA
A-C A CABLE
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P404 B P403
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W403 C
+------- -------
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=v I
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TI57
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C271
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6BH6 -=
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4 AMPL
-= 'vv
_ R200
IMEG I I R202
27K
C269 R201
TO.02 UF 100 6.3V AC
V C276
-'-C275
0.02 UF
""0.02 UF
,.b-
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JI07
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+225V R203
- I MEG
+225V AI80 RI82 -=-"="
8.2K 50K L107 _
IAUDlol 19MH
I
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(PHONESI

t AUDIO AMPL ..... '\ 1 Io.05 UF
--- I _ _ _
RI90 6 - -
0 560 K 7
. I
RI95 3
C260 . IK
TO.02 UF I + C264 I 6.3 V AC
_T 5
RI93 RI94
C274 d272
56K 27K
'1.02 UF 0.02 UF

RI96 ...L C273
470 K T 0.02 UF
7
RI97
lOOK
6.3V AC
RI98
.,.. IMEG
R212
27 K

10K
ADJ. 0
ZERO -
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27 K
_
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_
MIOI
-
_
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r
Fig.5I, NM-30A
Radio Inlerftftnce Meclluring set
Complete Schematic Diagram
(Sheet 2 01 2 Sheetl)

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ADDENDUM

2.2.1 In Terms of Microvo1ts-Per-Meter-Per-Ki1ocycle

MEASURING BROADBAND INTERFERENCE WITH NM-30A EQUIPMENT

acycles. A error of 4 occurs at either end of the frequency

Correcting for cable loss, step (4),

THIS PROCEDURE APPLIES ONLY WHEN USING A TUNED DIPOLE ANTENNA. ~

control r a n g e ~ In this case, it is still possible to calibrate the equipment

dipole antenna. When measurements are performed in accordance with MIL-I-26600

served. Since the PEAK function of this equipment

1. SCOPE OF THIS SECTION

90933-1 R-F Transmission Line to the antenna

3. DESCRIPTION OF CHART SET

enter Chart No.1 from the bottom at 27 megacycles

lower protion of the scale and the tmring of T156 can

must be tightened after adjustment.

to the junction of C289 and R230 and resolder the

is directly proportional to bandwidth. By dividing

2107 GENERATOR, impulse Impulse noise CADV 1/ 90857-1

2202 TRANSFORMER, R-F: antenna Antenna coil, CADV # 90842-1

PARTS LIST: RADIO INTERFERENCE-FIELD INTENSITY METER

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