[GreenKeys] CV-116

[Larry Tighe]

Thanks Dave,

T'aint for me.  Got no IF's in that range.

lar
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Ross" <ross at hypertools.com>
To: <greenKeys at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 22:21
Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] CV-116


> Larry Tighe wrote:
>> I see that Fair has the CV-116 dual diversity unit for sale.  Is this an 
>> IF
>> driven or audio driven converter?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Larry
>> www.antiquetelephone.com
>
>  It is IF driven, input frequency is adjustable from 450 kHz to 500
> kHz.  There is no modulator built in it, it is just a demodulator.
>
>  I cannot find a photo on their website but the CV-116 is listed at $195.
>
>  It is a diversity unit, has two IF inputs which can be used one at a
> time, or in diversity with an internal combiner.  Each of the two
> demodulators has a mechanical AFC setup -  a frequency discriminator
> drives a motor, which in turn drives a variable capacitor -  that way
> the demodulator can follow drifting signals.  Very cool -  three motors.
>
>  It is a rack mount unit, maybe 8.75" tall.  Once you get it tied down
> in a solid rack, you can pull out a drawer (on slides) to get to the
> innards.  Lots o' tubes.
>
> Dave Ross    N7EPI
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