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Post by SatelliteKid on Dec 31, 2009 12:03:52 GMT -5
Hi I have a Glen 326-G VFO and I don't know if the preset switches are right so could anyone help. I am using a Hygain 623 Cb radio with it.
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Post by Sandbagger on Dec 31, 2009 12:19:42 GMT -5
Hi I have a Glen 326-G VFO and I don't know is the preset switches are right so could anyone help. I am using a Hygain 623 Cb radio with it. Thanks, 430 I' not sure if you can adapt that VFO to a Hy-Gain 623 all that easily as the 623 is a PLL rig. The only practical way I can see to sub this in is to replace the internal 19 Mhz VCO with the Glen. But I don't know what kind of drive level you have and whether it will work good enough to use, as I've never done it. |
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Post by SatelliteKid on Dec 31, 2009 12:27:36 GMT -5
Ok thanks a lot. Is there any other way to expand the channels on that radio
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Post by Sandbagger on Dec 31, 2009 16:21:58 GMT -5
Ok thanks a lot. Is there any other way to expand the channels on that radio Yes there is. It's a bit kludgy, and it requires that the clarifier range be extended to get all the gaps (not a difficult job). I wrote a detailed explanation some time ago on this forum. Mostly likely under the heading of Hy Gain 623 or similar. If you can't find it, let me know and I'll try digging it up. |
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Post by Tombstone (R.I.P.) on Jan 1, 2010 16:26:49 GMT -5
Sandbagger is right. The PLL seems to be the problem, but the radio is listed in my Glen manual. The schematic is vague. It shows to cut a lead from the VCO and add a switch. The Glen connects there and ground. There's a notation saying : replaces PLL with external VFO?
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Post by Tombstone (R.I.P.) on Jan 1, 2010 16:42:20 GMT -5
Page 12 in the Glen manual shows the hookup better.
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Post by Sandbagger on Jan 1, 2010 19:22:49 GMT -5
Sandbagger is right. The PLL seems to be the problem, but the radio is listed in my Glen manual. The schematic is vague. It shows to cut a lead from the VCO and add a switch. The Glen connects there and ground. There's a notation saying : replaces PLL with external VFO? Tombstone Right, that makes sense as that's really the only logical place to do it. But based on earlier reports on the Glen, it won't be stable enough for SSB use. |
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Post by 2600 on Jan 1, 2010 23:45:50 GMT -5
The Glenn is NOT suitable for SSB.
For too many reasons to list. The drift is just part of the problems you'll have.
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Post by mark on Jan 2, 2010 7:19:59 GMT -5
I concur on the Glen being unsuitable for SSB, there are a couple capacitors you can play with to compensate for temperature issues, but it still will have you all over the place on SSB (+/- 100hz is ridiculous for SSB)... But for AM it was pretty decent.
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Post by SatelliteKid on Jan 2, 2010 9:34:38 GMT -5
Ok thanks everyone for all your help. You guys say its not suitable for SSB use, im not the smartest on cb radio and all the equipment but is there a way to use the VFO on the radio using AM or what, to make it suitable to use? Again thanks for all the help.
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Post by Tombstone (R.I.P.) on Jan 2, 2010 15:22:38 GMT -5
The Glen will be ok for AM. I don't know if you have the VFO wired to the radio? The hookup seems fairly plain. From what I gather when you make your connections ( cuts) to the VCO, using the switch to run the VFO or go back to normal operation, there's a control crystal in with the circuit, so you want set the the output and put the presets on the Glen to what will be marked on the crystal. This is mostly experienced quess work so good luck.
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Post by SatelliteKid on Jan 3, 2010 22:26:17 GMT -5
Ok, I think the wiring is messed up because I can't find the crystal but I did find magnet wire wrapped around a ring in the connection. Also it might help me if i had a copy of the manual i found a copy of the service manual for it on cbtricks but it doesn't have the actual wiring and what radios it will go on.
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Post by Tombstone (R.I.P.) on Jan 4, 2010 13:17:05 GMT -5
The magnet ring deal is probably a balun. The complete manual can probably be had at Barkett Electronics. Just do a search and you'll find him . This is getting too techy for me but I'm sure that there's techs out there that might answere other questions.
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Post by SatelliteKid on Jan 4, 2010 13:44:51 GMT -5
Ok thanks everyone for all the help.
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Post by BionicChicken on Jan 4, 2010 21:53:42 GMT -5
The magnet ring deal is probably a balun. The complete manual can probably be had at Barkett Electronics. Just do a search and you'll find him . This is getting too techy for me but I'm sure that there's techs out there that might answere other questions. Tombstone Glenn also has the manual listed on his website. He recently reopened the store. www.browninglabsinc.com/manuals_books.htmBC |
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Post by 2600 on Jan 5, 2010 23:17:05 GMT -5
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Post by rainmaker663 on Jan 25, 2010 19:23:02 GMT -5
I have a bit diffent breed than a Hy Gain, And maybe someone CAN help instead of crashin my hopes n dreams!! I have a Cherry Tram D-201 and a NIB Glen 326 G VFO, has anybody done one? I DO NOT do ssb I GAVE up ssb Long ago in 1982, and work AM, I shall indeed check out the availible Info from Mr Barkett and Cb Tricks.
I guess the Tram D-201 might or will Need a Cap or two or ALL of them it would be nice to see HOW Much I would BE Charged for parts and Labor, and hookin Up a NEW Glen, or as a Certain tech said SELL it or Trash It?? Come On let's Get Real do WE Throw away NEW equipment?? Kinda Makes a Guy a tad upset would'nt you agree??
But again, I worked On Aircraft and Much More, I have helped avionics shops before so i do understand about old caps that Have NOT been worked, and probably what it cost me to SHIP such a heavy Radio across the Nation, i could have bought a new radio, but thats not the point I Like My Old radios, I grew up around them back in the 60,s70,s and i like the warm audio that Only a tube can produce, so I am open for suggestions, or Even Offers, forgive me for venting and a quik note I tried sevral times to Join The Olde Timers and yep, didnt allow me and said the email address is no longer valid at OldeTime@Verizon.net . I am Older than My Browning Eagle S-23 and i am lookin to find a reasonably priced R-27 seriesII to keep her ALL original can u tell i like radios? how bout Royce's I have those too, Cobra's also ,but nuthin New, but a New Radio might be in the works, but the frustration sometimes makes me wanna bail on the Whole radio scene, I'll try again but you might see all this stuff for Sale Including my Predator 10 k,s and 5 element beam!! as I am in the process of tryin to buy a home, and always other things to do!! Thank You again and God Bless You All Abundantly!! The rain is gone
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Post by rainmaker663 on Jan 25, 2010 20:18:59 GMT -5
The file from Cbtricks is such a mess, a bunch of jibberish that only a puter can understand, the file download took 30+ minutes and was just a bunch of symbols, nuthin i could make sense of?? maybe it's just me as I am a BC kinda kid! Before Computers
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Post by 2600 on Jan 26, 2010 0:07:49 GMT -5
The hookup for a D201 is pretty straightforward. There are two shielded gray cables going to the crystal-selector board. The one on the right (your right) unplugs. A short extension cable goes to the jack on the rear of the Glenn.
As for the switch setup on the Glenn, I'll have to do some digging. There is a pic in the CB Tricks manual showing the switches set up for a Browning Mark III SSB transmitter, but not for the Tram.
If nothing else, I can set one up here, shoot a pic and post it.
Here's hoping that 30-plus years on the shelf has not caused any routine problems in the Glenn, like noisy rotary controls. The 6-position "band" switch on the rear of the Glenn can cause the frequency to go psycho when that one gets "scratchy" from oxide on the contacts inside.
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Post by mark on Jan 26, 2010 6:24:14 GMT -5
Rainmaker... Please don't get concerned about a few stray comments (the hammy hams don't seem to mind when I slam their so called hobby every chance I get)... I have a couple old boxes here too (Tram/Browning) and yes yours will need attention. However, when they are done, they will serve you well. For AM use only, the Glen will work great on that tram. Here is what you need to know for your Glen settings. The crystal frequency=16.3085... Set your VFO to read 16.310, set your switches to read 10.655, set your multiplier for "X1" position... Then hook everything up and let it rip! After reading this you find you are lost, PM me or see if you can get the manual.
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