Johnson Viking Ranger # 7, Rebuild Complete

Description

EF Johnson
Viking Ranger I, #7
SN: 34873
This Ranger i is wiring version II ( includes keyer/bias sub panel and PTT).
For Auction:
Johnson Viking Ranger, SN: 34873
Rebuild Complete
* Overhaul/rebuild started
* Chassis stripped, cleaned, scrubbed, water washed, air dried
* Mechanical work starte
* All tube sockets replaced ( RF String tube sockets are mil-grade ceramic) Microphone preamp tube sockets are new phenolic
* All terminal strips replaced
* Wiring repairs underway
* Mechanical work 80% complete
* RF Amplifier string rewire complete
* Sub panel wiring harness installed
* All tube sockets and terminal strips installed
* Tube heater circuit tested
* Keyer/Bias sub panel installed
* Under-chassis wiring approximately 80% completed
* Installed Modulation Transformer
* Completed PA tube ground and input wiring
* Installed three conductor AC line cord assembly
* Installed AC line fuse on rear lip of chassis
* Tested AC line switching function of Mode Switch
* Installed PTT wiring
* Installed clamp tube circuit wiring
* Rebuilt Aux coupling switch ( new contacts, new ceramic wafer)
* Under-chassis wiring complete
* Microphone input circuit tested with shop microphone
* Microphone connector installed
* PTT circuit tested
* Keyer circuit tested
* PTT module wiring completed and tested
* HV Components: Filter capacitor/bleeder assembly installed
* Temporary panel meter installed and metering up through PA Grid tested
* Modulator screen circuit tested
* Modulator adjustable bias circuit tested
* Top-of-chassis shield installed
* PA amplifier plate circuit & anode clamp fabricated and installed
* PA Tuning shunt capacitors installed
*
Rebuilt AUX coupling
switch ( new fixed contacts) installed
* AUX coupling fixed capacitors installed
* RF output wiring installed
* Installed new plate blocking capacitor, ( 2000pf 15KV)
* RF Power Tests
* Front Panel installed
* Front Panel meter assembly input circuit re-worked. .
* Metering tests
* LV & HV checks
* Ball drive snubber assembly installed
* Front bezel installed ( bezel repainted and new decals installed). Edge gasket replaced.
* VFO Calibration scale cleaned and installed.
* Panel and "Phone" lamps installed.
* VFO Calibration
* Modulation tests with shop microphone
Photos : Unit you will receive . .SN: 34873
Alll sales final, no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. No returns. Technical assistance, if needed after sale, via Email.
*>>>>>>>>> This unit features PTT ( Push to Talk). PTT must be energized during tune up and transmit. If PTT is not energized, unit will not tune up ( In the VFO mode) nor transmit.There is a "test" switch mounted on the PTT Module for this purpose if the unit is out of the case, otherwise a PTT equipped microphone must be used <<<<<<
* This unit is not plug and play. Please do not purchase if you are unfamiliar with 60's era vacuum tube transmitters tune up and use.
* This unit is NOT functional on 11 meters. Unit IS functional on 160~10 meters. We test output power on all bands before shipment. We also check VFO calibration before shipment.
* Manual not furnished: Free copies are available on BAMA ( Edbris) for download. Manuals for the Johnson Ranger I are available for purchase on line.
* We DO furnish a schematic showing the modifications we accomplish, as well as individual modification schematics. We also furnish an Applications Notes document outlining the operation of the Johnson Ranger.
* Unit shipped with some items unplugged and packaged separately in shipping container:
Modulator Tubes (2)
Rear Panel Jumper plug (1)
Rear Panel AC Line Fuse (1)
HV Rectifier Tube (1)
Shipping Via Fed Ex, insured for sale value. Double Boxing standard.  Gross shipping weight approximately 90#.