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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK
FOR
MODEL 608D
VHF SIGNAL GENERATOR
ERRATA
Page 2, Paragraph 1-3, line 14:
change 1'0.5 milliwatt" to "0.1 milliwatt".
Page 4, Specifications, Output Level Calibration Accuracy:
change "12 decibels" to "±l decibel".
Page 4, Specifications, External Sine Wave Modulation:
change "4 to 25-volt rms signal required" to

"0.5-volt rms or better r- -~uired".
Page 4, Specifications, External Pulse Modulation:
change "Positive la-volt peak pulse required" to

"Positive 5-volt peak pulse required".
Page 8, Figure 2, item 20:
arrow should point to recessed screw above ZERO
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK
FOR
MODEL 608D
Copyright 1955 by Hewlett-Packard Company
The information contained in this booklet

is intended for the operation and main-
i tenance of Hewlett-Packard equipment and
is not to be used otherwise or reproduced
wi thout the written consent of the He lett-
Packard Companyo
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
275 PAGE MILL ROADs PALO ALTOs CALIFORNIA, U. S. A o
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODEL 608D
Page No.
Section I GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1 -1 In tr oductory. . . • . • . • . . . 1
1-2 Auxiliary Equipment . • . • . . • 1
1-3 General Electrical Characteris tics. 2
Section II INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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Installation
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Operating Controls, Dials, and
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Terminals
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Turning on the Equipment
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Continuous Wave Operation
Internal Sine Wave Modulation · 11
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Pulse Modulation
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Crystal-Controlled Beat Frequency
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2-10 Signal Generator Loading ·· ·· 15
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Radio Frequency Oscillator
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3-4 Radio Frequency Power Amplifier 21
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3-6 Xtal (B eat Frequency) Calibra tor 23
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Modulation-Measuring Circuits
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3-9 Power Supply
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Section IV MAINTENANCE
4-1 Introduction. . . • . . . . . . . 29
4-2 Cabinet Retnoval ..•..... 31
4-3 Periodic Checks and Routine Care. 31
4-4 Localizing Trouble . 33
4-5 Power Supply Trouble Shooting and
Adjusttnent . 34
4-6 Systetn Analysis Check Chart . . . 36
4-7 Replacetnent of Electron Tubes . . 41
4-8 Radio Frequency Oscillator Tube
Replacetnent . . . • . . . 43
4-9 Radio Frequency Atnplifier and
Buffer Tube Replacetnent 45
4-10 Xtal Frequency Oscillator Tube
or Crystal Replacetnent . . 47
4-11 Replacetnent of Electron Tubes
Within the Regulated Power
Supplies . . . . • . . 49
4-12 Attenuator Probe Replacetnent 51
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4-13 Replacetnent of Latnp II 54 ·0
4-14 Calibration of the Percent 00
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4-15 Output Volts Meter Calibration and • \Jl
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Figure Title Page No.
1 VHF Signal Generator =hp- Model 608D, . Y:;ooI"tispiece

2 Model 608D Signal Generator Front Panel
Controls .,0 0 <1 ~
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3 Diagram Shovling Relationships of Front

Panel Controls to Major Circuits 10
4 Block Diagram for Signal Generator 608D 18
5 Cabinet Removal Diagram • 30
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6 R-F Tuner Drive Mechanism 32

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7 Tube Location Diagram • 0 42

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8 R-F Oscillator and Amplifier Tube

Replacement Diagram .?.. 44
9 Diagram Showing Adjustment for
Internal Freqo Calibrator • . 46
10 R-F Generator Assembly Rear View r
Showing Output Attenuator Drive System 48
11 R -F Output Attenuator P~ obe~ Showing
Pickup Loop and Impedance Matching
Network ••. 0 • • 0 0 50 • • • 0
12 Model 608D Signal Generator Right Side

View g Cabinet Removed, • • . . , , . • . 64
13 Model 608D Signal Generator Rear View g
Cabinet Removed •.• 0 65 , • • •
14 Model 608D Signal Generator Left Side

View p Cabinet Removed. 0 66 • 0 .0 0 •
15 R-F Generator As emblyg Side Plate

Removed to Show Tuning Compartments 67
16 Tube Compartment of R-F Generator
Assembly, Frequency Dial and Cover
Plate Removed • 0 0 0 0 68 0 • 0
17 Signal Tracing Block Diagram 69

18 Tube Socket Voltage and Resistance
Diagram g Right Side Chassis 71
Diagram g Rear Chassis. 0 73 • • 0

Diagram 9 R-F Generator Assembly 75
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SECTION I
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1-1 INTRODUCTORY
The Hewlett-Packard Model 608D VHF Signal Generator is a

general purpose test instrmnent which furnishes accurately adjust-
able radio frequency signals from 0, 1 microvolt to 0.5 volt over
the frequency range from 10 to 420 megacycles and which may be
amplitude modulated by internally generated sine waves or by ex-
ternally applied sine waves or pulses. The 608D includes a built-
in crystal-controlled heterodyne calibrator which permits the
operator to adjust the output frequency very accurately at check
points every 5 megacycles over the full frequency range of the in-
strument. The output signal level is adjusted by an attenuator
calibrated in both volts and dbm and can be read directly to an
accuracy of ±1 db over the full frequency range without the use of
external pads, monitoring devices. or charts. The 608D features
straightforward operation through the use of reliable. direct-
reading controls and meters throughout. With its high quality out-
put signal, the -hp= Model 608D is especially suitable for applica-
tions requiring a minimum of incidental amplitude or frequency
modulation.
The Model 608D Signal Generator is designed to meet the exacting

requirements of precision laboratory work and yet to be equally
useful for general applications in the 10 to 420 megacycle frequency
range. The equipment can be used for testing, calibrating. and
trouble shooting VHF radio equipment and circuits and for measur-
ing standing wave ratios, antenna and transmission line character-
istics, receiver sensitivity, etc. To obtain utmost accuracy in
this type of application. particular care has been taken -in the de-
sign of the 608D to hold spurious modulation to a very low value
under all operating conditions.
1-2 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

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o The Model 608D Signal Generator is a complete test equipment
'" ready for use as received from the factory. A special wrench
neces sary for removing the r -f amplifier tube is supplied and is
mounted on the instrument chassis. To use the crystal calibrator
included in the equipment, an earphone headset must be provided
by the operator. For external modulation of the signal generator.
an external source of modulating voltage must be provided by the
operator. A special coaxial fuseholder for protection to the output
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attenuator is available as an accessory. This fuse protects the
output attenuator from. dam.age in the event that an external voltage
is accidentally applied to the RF OUTPUT jack, The fuseholder
connects directly to the output jack and is provided with a standard
fem.ale type N output jack. A type 8AG s 1/16 am.p fuse is utilized.
The fuseholder has an insertion loss of 0.50 db at 200 m.c. 0.56
db at 300 m.C t and 0.65 db at 400 m.c; and its VSWR is not greater
than 1. 35 when connected to a 50-ohm. resistive load.
1-3 GENERAL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Model 608D generates r -f output signals over the frequency

range from. 10 to 420 m.egacycles which are indicated on a direct-
reading dial. The frequency dial calibration is accurate to better
than 1% when the m.ovable index is in its original position as indi-
cated by the alignm.ent of the adjustm.ent knob with the white line
on the panel. Calibration accuracy m.ay be im.proved by em.ploy-
ing the crystal-controlled heterodyne calibrator. which provides
check points at every 5 m.egacycles over the entire frequency
range of the equipm.ent. The frequency dial index is adjustable
from. the front panel so that at any check point the calibration m.ay
be set very close to the calibrator accuracy of 0.01%. The check-
point signals are obtained by connecting an earphone set (not part
of the equipm.ent) to the XTAL CAL. OU1PUT jack. The cali- " JJ
brator is capable of providing up to-e-;-s:m.illiwatt of power to a . /

600-ohm. headset and is adjustable by the XTAL CAL. GAIN
control.
An output attenuator. calibrated to be read directly in both volts

and decibels. continuously varies the output signal from. +4 to
-127 dbm. (350 m.illivolts to 0.1 m.icrovolt) and m.ay be read to an
accuracy of ±l db or better over the entire frequency and attenu-
ation range when connected to an external 50-ohm. resistive load. en
The internal im.pedance of the generator, as seen at the output ..,.....Cll
jack. is nom.inally 50 ohm.s over the full frequency range; and III
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when connected to a 50-ohm. resistive load, the VSWR due to m.is- ......
m.atch will not be greater than 1. 2 (SWR of 1. 6 db). ...0
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The r-f output signal from. the 608D m.ay be am.plitude m.odulated ;:l
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by internally generated 400- and 1000-cycle sine waves or by
externally applied sine waves above. 5 volt rm.s over the frequency ~
range from. 20 cps to 100 kc or by externally applied pulses above o
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approxim.ately 10 volts, When pulse m.odulated. the 608D is capable Cll
of generating pulses of radio frequency energy as short as 4 m.icro-

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seconds at r -f signal frequencies above 40 m.egacycles and pulses
as short as 1 m.icrosecond above 220 m.egacycles. The degree of '"o
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sine wave m.odulation is continuously variable from. 0 to 95% by a t:l
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front panel control. All sine wave m.odulation of the r -f output o
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signal is continuously monitored and indicated in percentage on a
direct-reading modulation meter having an accuracy of ±10% of
the meter indication at readings between 30 and 95%.
The emrelope of the sine wave modulated signal contains less than
5% distortion. Incidental amplitude modulation of the CW out?ut
signal is less than 0.1%, The total L'?vel of harmonics and spurious
signals contained in the CW output signal is 40 decibels below the
level of the output signal when the output level is greater than 200
mi crovol ts.
R-f leakage is held to a minimum and is such that when the output
signal is adjusted for 0.1 microvolt. the conducted signal leakage
at any other front panel connector and the radiated leakage two
inches from the instrument are each less than L 0 microvolt.
The 608D is 13 -3/4 inches wide by 16 inches high by 20 inches

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deep and weighs 64 pounds. The ins trument is housed in an alu-
o minum cabinet finished in gray baked enameL Guard-rail type
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back surfaces of the cabinet. The chassis is removable by loosen-
ing the four screws in the rear of the cabinet.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MODEL 608D SIGNAL GENERATOR
FREQUENCY RANGE: 10 to 420 megacycles covered in five bands.
ACCURACY OF With crystal calibrator, to. 050/0 at check

FREQUENCY CALIBRATION: points. Without calibrator, to. 5% overall.
CR YST AL CALIBRA TOR: 5 megacycle oscillator accurate to to. 01%

providing check points at each 5 megacycles
over full frequency range. Provides O. 1
milliwatt or better to 600-ohm earphone set.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE: Continuously adjustable from 0.1 microvolt

minimum to 0.5 volt maximum when operated
into rated load of 50 ohms.
OUTPUT LEVEL METER: Monitors r-f power level fed to output attenu-
ator; calibrated a to 7 dbm and 0.1 to 0.5 volt.
OUTPUT LEVEL For all conditions of operation the accuracy

CALIBRATION ACCURACY: of the attenuator dial is within t2 decibels
when operated with 50-ohm load.
RATED LOAD: Nominally 50 ohms resistive.
OUTPUT CIRCUIT The VSWR measured at the output connector

STANDING WAVE RATIO: is less than 1. 2 (SWR 1.6 db).
INTERNAL MODULATION: Sine waves at frequencies of 400 and 1000

cps ±5%. Percent modulation continuously
adjustable from zero to 95% at output levels
up to a dbm •
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EXTERNAL SINE WAVE 4 to 2:5 volt rms signal required. Percent
MODULATION: modulation continuously adjustable from a to
95% at output levels of a dbm and below for
modulating frequencies from 100 cps to above
20, 000 cps.
PERCENT MODULATION: Indicated by direct-reading panel meter accu-

rate to ±10%.
ENVELOPE DISTORTION FOR Less than 5% at 30% modulation for frequencies

SINE WAVE MODULATION: from 100 to 5000 cps. Less than 10% at 50% CIl
modulation. (l)
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INPUT IMPEDANCE FOR
EXT SINE MODULATION:
EXTERNAL PULSE MODULA TION:

20, 000 ohms shunted by 50 micromicrofarads.
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Positive~volt peak pulse required. Com-
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bined rise and decay time of r-f output pulse
less than 4 microseconds from 40 mc to
220 mc; less than 1 microsecond from 220 to
420 megacycles. Residual level at least 20
db below 0.5 peak pulse output.
INPUT IMPEDANCE FOR

EXT PULSE MODULATION: 50,000 ohms shunted by 40 micromicrofarads.
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FREQUENCY STABILITY: Frequency drift less than 0.005% over a 10 C1'
minute interval after initial instrument warm-up. o
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RESET ABILITY: Better than to. 1% after initial instrument t:l
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RESIDUAL Less than 1,000 cycles at 50% amplitude modula-
FREQUENCY MODULATION: tion for RF output frequencies above 100 mc and
less than 0.001% at RF output frequencies below
100 mc.
LEAKAGE: Negligible; permits receiver sensi tivi ty measure-

ments down to at least O. 1 microvolt.
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SECTION II
INSTALLA TION AND OPERATION
2-1 INTRODUCTORY
This section contains instructions for installing and operating the

Model 608D Signal Generator The infortnation contained in this
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section is as follows:
2 -2 Installation
2 -3 Operating Controls» Dials. and Tertninals
2-4 Turning on the Equiptnent
2-5 Continuous Wave Operation
2-6 Internal Sine Wave Modulation
2-7 External Sine Wave Modulation
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o 2-9 Crystal-Controlled Beat-Frequency Calibrator
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Q) 2 -2 INSTALLATION
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~ The Model 608D operates frotn a notninal 115/230-volt» 50 to 400
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cps single-phase power source o If the equiptnent is to be operated
~ frotn a 230-volt source» the power transfortner pritnary winding
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tnust be reconnected as indicated on the schetnatic diagratn The
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source is equipped wi th a tnotor -base connector and contains three
conductors. The third conductor projects frotn the cord at each
end in the fortn of a green pigtail lead. This lead is for ground-
ing the signal generator chassis to an external ground. To ground
the signal generator chassis connect one pigtail lead under one of
the tnounting screws for the tnotor base connector on the instru-
tnent chassis Connect the other pigtail lead to the a-c outlet
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tnounting box o
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608D are listed with their functions in Table 1 and are shown in
Fig o 2
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affected by various front panel controls is shown in Fig o 3 0
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2-4 TURNING ON THE EQUIPMENT
CAUTION
Do not obstruct the ventilating louvers on the

sides of the instrument cabinet. Safe opera-
ting temperature depends on free air flow
through these louvers.
To place the signal generator into operation, proceed as follows:
a. Locate the signal generator near a 115 -volt a -c power

source,
b. With power switch in "off" position, connect the power

cord to the signal generator and to the power source.
._> c. Place the MOD. SELECTOR in the CW position and the

OUTPUT LEVEL control to near maximum. Other con-
trols may be set in any posi tion before turning generator
on.
d. Turn power switch to the ON position. The POWER pilot

lamp should indicate that power is applied to all circuits
of the signal generator.
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e. After approximately I-minute warm-up, adjust the AMP. tJ
TRIMMER for maximum reading and OUTPUT LEVEL
control to obtain a SET LEVEL reading on the front panel
OUTPUT VOLTS meter.
f. Allow equipment to heat for 5 minutes before use. If

greatest frequency stability is required, allow equipment
to heat for 45 minutes.
Table 1. Controls and Terminals
Ref. No.
Fig. l. Designation Function
1 Power Receptacle Receives power. from cord

supplied. For use on 115-
volt, 50 to 400 cycle, single-
phase, a-c source.
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Table 1. (Continued)
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Ref. No.
Fig. 1 Designation Function
2 DC 0.25 AMP (fuse) Protects the internal d~c

power supply against short
circui ts in the ins trument.
3 AC 3 AMP (fuse) Protects power source and

instrument against short
circuits.
4 Power Switch In the ON position all cir-

cuits of the signal genera-
tor are energized.
5 POWER (pilot Pilot lamp that indicates

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o RANGE (switch) be used and positions the
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"tS. CYCLES dial.
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(lj RANGE switch.
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U) 9 MEGACYCLES Indicates the frequency of
( dial) the r~f output signal directly
in megacycles.
10 AMP. TRIMMER Tunes r -f power amplifier

( control) circuit to track with oscillator
for maximum output as indi-
Q cated on output meter.
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( control) existing at input to output
a ttenua tor.
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Table 1.
Ref. No.
Fig. 1. Dc signation Function
12 OUTPUT VOLTS - Indicates r -f power level

DBM (tlleter) existing at input to out-
put attenuator.
13 Output Attenuator Selects and indicates the

( control) r-f output level in tllicro-
volts, tllillivolts, and
decibels.
14 RF OUTPUT Output connector for 1'-'
(jack) output signal (See

CAUTION).
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o PUT (connector) nect earphones to crys-
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( control) frequency signal obtained
frotll XTAL CAL. OUT-
PUT jack.
17 EXT, MOD Receives sine wave frotll

(jack) external source for tllod-
ulation of r -f output sig-
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18 MOD. LEVEL Adjusts tllodulation per-

( control) centage to desired value
as indicated on tllodula-
tion tlleter.
19 PER CENT MODU- Indicates the percentage

LA TION (tlleter) tllodulation of the r-f
output signal.
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o lation tlleter to zero with
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ins trutllent in operation
wi th no tllodulation applied.
21 EXT. PULSE Receives pulses frotll ex-
(jack) ternal source for tllodula-
tion of the r -f output signal.
22 CALIBRA TION Positions window hail line

ADJUSTMENT to frequency dial.
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MODULATOR RADIO FREQUENCY
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INTERNAl MODULATION CRYSTAL

(BEAT FREQUENCY)
OSCI llATOR
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Fig. 3. Diagram Showing Relationships of Front Panel Control

to Major Cireui ts
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CAUTION
Do not connect any source of r-f or d-c power

to the RF OUTPUT jack on the Model 608D
Signal Generator. To do so will burn out the
itnpedance tnatching network in the output at-
tenuator and no output will be obtained.
Special care tnust be taken when working with
,. transceiver" type equiptnents, such as VHF
aircraft equiptnent, to insure that the trans-
tnitter retnains inoperative while the signal
generator is connected to the equiptnent
antenna.
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co Model 608D Signal Generator, a special fuse-
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OUTPUT connector. When using the signal
generator for any application where there is
the possibEity of voltage being applied to the
RF OUTPUT jack, this fuse tnay be used be-
tween the output jack and the test cable con-
necting the signal generator to the external
equiptnent.
2 -.1; CONTINUOUS WAVE OPERATION
General
For CW operation the 608D supplies a continuous wave output sig-

nal with less than 1% hartnonic or spurious signals and with less
than 0.1% incidental atnplitude tnodulation. Over 1 tnilliwatt of
power can be obtained acros s an external 50 -ohtn load with the
output level directly indicated to an accuracy of better than ±1 db
Q for all types of operation (see paragraph 2-10). When set for CW
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inoperative and tnay be set to any position. The PERCENT MODU-
LATION tneter, however, tnonitors the output signal during all
types of operation and tnay give tnotnentary fluctuations resulting
frOtn switching transients.
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Step-by-Step Procedure for Obtaining CW Operation
a. Following the" turning on" procedure described above, set

the MOD SELECTOR to CWo
b. Select the desired band of frequencies with the FREQUENCY

RANGE selector.
c. Set the MEGACYCLES dial to the desired frequency.
d. Set the OUTPUT LEVEL control to near m.axim.Ulu.
e. Adjust the AMP, TRIMMER for m.axim.um. output as indi-

cated on OUTPUT VOLTS m.eter.
f. Connect the external load to the RF OUTPUT jack on the

signal generator. (See preceding CAUTION.)
g. Set the OUTPUT LEVEL control to obtain a reading at

SET LEVEL on the OUTPUT VOLTS m.eter.
h. Set the output attenuator for the desired output level as

read directly from. the output attenuator dial.
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For internal sine wave m.odulation of the r-f output signal, the
608D supplies the sam.e quality r-f signal as is obtained for CW
operation and which m.ay be m.odulated by either 400 - or 1000-
cycle internally generated sine waves selected by the MOD. SELEC-
TOR switch, The m.odulating frequencies are accurate to wi thin
±10%, and evelope distortion of the m.odulated carrier is less than
5% for m.odulation percentages to 30%. The percent m.odulation
is continuously adjustable from. 0 to 95% by the MOD. LEVEL
control and is read directly from. the PERCENT MODULATION
m.eter to within ±10% of the m.eter reading from. 30 to95%. Inci-
dental frequency m.odulation resulting from. am.plitude m.odulation
of the output signal is held extrem.ely low~ being less than 1000
cycles for reasonable m.odulation percentages. For m.odulation
percentages below 50%, the frequency m.odulation index will not
exceed 1. O. Output frequency and power level are set in the
sam.e m.anner as for CW operation except that the MOD, SELEC-
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Step~by-Step Procedure for Obtaining Internal Modulation
a. Follow complete step-by-step procedure for obtaining CW

operation.
b. Set the MOD SELECTOR to 400 or 1000 as desired.
c. Set the MOD_ LEVEL :::c -etrol for desired degree of modu-
lation as indicated on the PERCENT MODULATION meter.
d. Subsequent changes may be made in the frequency dial and

output attenuator settings while instrument is being operated
wi th modula tion.
NOTE
It may be noticed that ~7hen the percent

modulation is increased to very high
levels there will be a resulting increase
in the reading of the OUTPUT VOLTS
meter. The OUTPUT LEVEL control
should be reset to maintain a reading
at SET LEVEL on the OUTPUT VOLTS
meter.
2 -7 EXTERNAL SINE WAVE MODULA TION
General
An external signal source generating frequencies from 20 to above

100,000 cycles per second with an amplitude of approximately. 5
volt may be used to modulate the r -f output signal from the signal
generator. The modulation is of the same high quali ty as that
obtained with internal modulation. The modulating signal is ap-
plied through an appropriate cable to the EXT MOD. jack on the
front panel. The degree of modulation is continuously adjustable
by means of the MOD_ LEVEL control and is indicated directly on
the front panel PERCENT MODULATION meter. Being a peak
reading device, the modulation meter also indicates the modula-
tion percentage of complex waveforms (square waves, sawtooth
waves, etc.) that are applied to the EXT. MOD, jack. The input
impedance at the EXT, MOD jack is approximately 20,000 ohms.
Step-by-Step Procedure for Obtaining External Modulation
a, Follow complete step-by-step procedure for obtaining CW

operation.
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b. Set MOD, SELECTOR to EXT, MOD. position.
c. Connect modulating source to EXT. MOD, jack.
d. Set MOD. LEVEL control for desired degree of modulation

as read on the PERCENT MODULATION meter.
e. Subsequent changes may be made in frequency dial and out-

put attenuator settings while the instrument is being opera-
ted wi th modulation.
NOTE
It may be noticed that when the percent

modulation is increased to very high
levels there will be a resulting increase
in the reading of the OUTPUT VOLTS
meter. The OUTPUT LEVEL control
should be reset to maintain a reading at
SET LEVEL on the OUTPUT VOLTS
meter.
2 -8 PULSE MODULATION 0'

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General .tl
An external pulser generating positive pulses above 5 volts in am-

plitude may be used to modulate the r-f output signal from the 608D
Signal Generator, The resultant r -f output pulse from the signal
generator is of good quality at r-f frequencies above 100 mega-
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cycles. is free of transients. and has low residual signal between
pulses. For pulse operation the signal generator produces essen-
tially no r-f output signal until an external positive pulse is applied
to the EXT, PULSE jack. The amplitude of the modulation pulse
is not adjustable by the MOD. LEVEL control; however, the indi-
cations on the PERCENT MODULATION meter cannot be used with
signals supplied to the EXT. PULSE jack. Any pulse above 5 volts
amplitude will 100% modulate the r-f output signal, the peak level
of the r-f pulse being within 1 db of the CW level established by
the same settings of the OUTPUT LEVEL control and the output
attenuator.
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b. Set the MOD SELECTOR to she PULSE position.
c. Connect modulating source to EXT, PULSE jack on front

panel.
2 -9 CR YST AL -CONTROLLED BEAT-FREQUENCY CALIBRATOR
The frequency (MEGACYCLES) dial in the 608D Signal Generator

is calibrated to be accurate within 1. 0%. To obtain higher ac-
curacy, a crystal-con trolled calibrator has been included which
provides the operator with a means of setting the MEGACYCLES
dial calibration II on frequency" at any multiple of S megacycles
over the entire frequency range of the signal generator. Basically,
the calibrator provides a S-megacycle signal accurate to ±O. 01%
which, by heterodyning with the output frequency, produces a
beat-frequency check point at every integral multiple of S mega-
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cycles. These check points appea.r as audible beats which can be
0 heard by connecting a common headset to the XTAL., C~_L. OUT-
0
Q PUT jack, with a volume control (XTAL CAL, GAIN) provided for
00 adjusting the sound leveL An adjustment (knurled knob left of
0
-.0 MEGACYCLES dial) is provided which adjusts the position of the
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index window a small amount each side of center and is used to
Cl) set the MEGACYCLES dial lion frequency" at the selected check
a> point. For best accuracy the MEGACYCLES dial should be set
..0 lion frequency" on a calibration line nearest to the frequency to
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2~10 SIGNAL GENERA TOR LOADING CONSIDERA TIONS
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.....ro When using the Model 608D, the external load connected to the
1-4 instrument should be SO ohms resistive for best accuracy of in-
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U) dicated output power. The output attenuator dial has been cali-
brated by using a "flat" load of SO ohms. The internal impedance
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worst case a VSWR of only 1.2 (SWR of 1. 6 db) exists when the
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generator is compared wi th 50 ohms. Error in power level indi-
tf) cation with this magnitude of VSWR will have no important effect
on the accuracy of the output attenuator dial. However. if the
Q value of the load is not known and if best accuracy in measure-
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the line to the load be minimi:~ed.
Table 2 shows the calculated power loss when the load on the sig-
nal genera tor caus es a voltage standing ra ti 0 of the magni tude
shown. The VSWR values shown _ re a comparison between a load
and a SO-ohm transmission line. The minimum loss figures are
based on a mismatch of 1.2 VSWR between the signal generator
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and transm.ission line. Mism.atches causing the voltage standing
wave ratios given in the left-hand colum.n will give power losses
som.ewhere between the lim.its shown in the rem.aining two colum.ns.
The m.axim.um. loss shown is the total loss from. the m.axim.um.
power available from. the generator for a given setting of the out-
put attenuator and includes the possible generator VSWR of 1. 2.
The data does not allow for losses in the transm.ission line to the
load, for in m.ost cases such losses are sufficiently sm.all so that
they are not of im.portance.
It will be seen that when the load is m.atched to the transm.ission

line (VSWR ': 1.0) the loss from. the m.axim.um. power available
from. the signal generator is approxim.ately 0.06 db in the worst
case. Although the losses as shown in db do not consist of large
num.erical values, it should be noted that they m.ay represent a
considerable change in the voltage calibration of the output attenu-
ator dial so far as the voltage im.pressed across the external load
is concerned.
Table 2
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VSWR Min. Max.
in 50-ohm. Power Power
Line Loss Loss
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1.5 .08 db .37 db
2.0 .3 db .85 db
2.5 . 6 db 1.3 db
3.0 .9 db 1.7 db
4.0 1 • 5 db 2.4 db
5.0 2 • db 3 . 1 db
In m.ost cases when m.aking m.easurem.ents on receivers designed

to work from. a 50 -ohm. line and antenna. the s tanding wave ratio
in the line from. the signal generator to the receiver is not signifi-
cant. The reason for this is that any power reflected from. the
receiver back towards the generator represents a deficiency in
receiver design, and the am.ount of power lost in such cases is
considered as a loss subtractive from. the gain of the receiver. A
som.etim.es overlooked factor which contributes error in high-
frequency m.easurem.ents is the im.proper as sem.bly of coaxial "*'
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2-11 FINE FREQ. ADJUST. CONTROL
Model 608D Signal Generators with serials 104 and above are
equipped with a short range incremental tuning device for making
extremely small changes in the output signal frequency. The
fine frequency tuner is operated from the front panel by a small
knob to the left of the main FREQ. control knob. This control
adds a very small capacity to the existing capacity in the oscil-
lator tank; the change occurring over 180 0 rotation of the knob.
When the dot points to the left, the vernier capacity is maximum;
when the dot points to the right, the capacity is minimum. The
main frequency dial calibration is most accurate when the dot on
the knob is alligned with the dot on the front panel,
When the signal generator is operated at the high ends of the

frequency ranges and when the finest possible frequency control
is required, adjust the main frequency control very closely to
the desired frequency with the vernier set slightly above mini-
mum capacity, i. e., dot pointing to right; then adjus t the vernier
control for the exact desired frequency. When operating at the
low ends of the frequency ranges the effectiveness of the vernier
is decreased and must be used at near maximum capacity.
The accompanying figure shows the vernier device as it is

mounted within the oscillator tuning compartment of the r-f
generator assembly, The fine frequency tuner consists of a
small metal disk mounted off center at the end of a bakelite
control shaft. The shaft is mounted level wi th the oscillator
tuning capaci tor about 1/2 -inch away. As the shaft is turned,
the disk moves closer or farther from the tuning capaci tor to
..... increase and decrease the capacity in the tuned circuit,
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MAIN TUNING CAPACITOR
f"INE TUNING CONTROL
FINE TUNING CAPACITOR
CSC L.lATOR TUN NG COMPARTMENT
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R-F Oscillator C01upartment Showing

Fine Frequency Tuning Control
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SECTION III
THEOR Y OF OPERATION
3-1 GENERAL
The electrical circuits of the Model 608D Signal Generator are

divided into the sections shown in the block diagram in Figure 4,
plus a power supply which is not shown. Briefly, the operation
of the various sections is as follows:
a. The radio frequency oscillator generates the r -f signal

which is fed through a buffer and power amplifier to the
output jack of the signal generator. The oscillator is of
the Colpitts type and provides a continuously variable sine
wave signal of high stability.
b. The buffer isolates the oscillator from the power amplifier

and minimizes interaction between the two circuits.
c. The radio frequency power amplifier receives both the r-f

and modulation signals and amplifies the r -f energy for
application to the output attenuator. The r-f amplifier also
receives variable bias from the modulator which permits
adjustment of the power level fed to the output attenuator.
d. The output power monitor samples the r=f energy fed to

the output attenuator and indicates the power and voltage
level on a front panel meter.
e. The output attenuator obtains monitored r-f energy from

the power amplifier, applies the selected degree of attenua-
tion, and conducts the energy to the front panel output jack.
f. The beat frequency calibrator generates harmonics of the

5 mc signal from the crys tal and mixes these harmonics
with r-f energy coupled from the r-f amplifier. The re-
sultant beat frequency signal is amplified and fed to the
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g. The internal modulation oscillator generates either a 400
or 1000 cycle -per -second sine wave for application to the
modulation system.
h. The modulator receives all signals for application to the

r -f power amplifier and also supplies variable bias to the
r-f amplifier for control of the r-f output level.
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MODULATION
INDICATOR
v18. V19. V20. V21
RF POWER
MONITOR
1 RF POWER OUTPUT
..... RF OSCILLATOR RF BUFFER IRF OUT
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v6 V7
V8
INTERNAL MODULATION CRYSTAL

MODULATOR (BEAT FREQUENCY) c;;.
OSCILLATOR ~
VI. V3. V4. V5 CALI BRATOR
V2 V9. VIO. VII
1m. MOD·I ~~ (4~ IEXT. PULSE I
Fig. 4. Block Diagram for Signal Generator 608D
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i. The modulation-measuring circuits receive detected mod-

ulation from the r-f power monitor. amplify and rectify it,
and indicate the modulation percentage directly on a front
panel meter,
3 -2 RADIO FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR
The radio frequency oscillator generates a sine wave signal from

10 to 420 megacycles in five frequency bands, each band having
approximately a 2: 1 frequency range. A type 5675 "pencil" triode
tube is used in a Colpitts circuit tuned by a precision split-stator
capacitor (plate meshing type) and five separate r -f transformers,
Ll through L5. The tuning capacitor, which is specially construc-
ted for high stability and resetability, consists of two stator sec-
tions connecting to the grid and plate of the oscillator tube and a
floating rotor which meshes equally between the two stators. The
-..D tuning capacitor assembly, mounted inside and near the top of the
o tuning compartment in the r-f generator housing, is driven by a
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ball bearing mounted worm drive through the top of the housing
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The tuned coils consist of precision-wound, plated wire on 5/8-
inch diameter ceramic forms on the As B, and C bands and of
silver-plated, Nilvar loops on the D and E bands. The five in-
ductors are mounted on a revolving turret actuated by the FRE-
QUENCY RANGE selector. As the tu:':'ret is rotated, the desired
coil is positioned in the tuned circuit just below the oscillator tube
and tuning capacitor, connections being made through large silver-
plated contacts mounted directly on the bottoms of the two stators
...... of the tuning capacitor, Both ends of the tuning inductor and capaci-
....cd!-I tor are at r-f and d-c potential, with no part of this circuit
<l) grounded.
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The oscillator tube, V6, is operated across the -165-volt and

+225-volt supplies with considerable series resistance to limit
the maximum plate current that can flow, The plate is series-
fed through a 3000-ohm resistor, R45, which also serves to iso-
late the tuned circuit from r-f ground at C15. while the cathode
is returned to -165 volts through R42 and R43, Cathode by-pass
o00 capacitor C25 is actually part of the tube mounting plate and is
o not visible when the plate is in posi tion. R42 prevents resonance
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in the cathode lead; R43 in conjunction with R45 limits the maxi-
mum plate current that can flow through v6. Bias for the control
grid is obtained across grid leak resistor R44. which under usual
condi tions develops approximately 70 volts of bias, C 16 couples
the tuning coil to the grid, the drive being determined by the ratio
of grid-plate to grid-cathode impedance. These impedances con-
sist partly of inter -electrode capacity shown as dotted components
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in the partial schematic diagram, and largely of lumped constants
in the tuned circuit. The grid-plate capacity is shunted by the
tuned circuit and a small trimmer capacitor C18, while the grid-
cathode capacity is shunted by trimmer capacitor C59. Cl8 sets
the minimum capacity of the tuned circuit and is used to adjust the
high frequency limi t of all bands when the oscillator tube is re-
placed. C59 is an additional adjustment usually set for minimum
capacity and requiring no readjustment. 'This capacitor has minor
effect on the grid drive at the high frequency ends of the bands and
is usually set for maximum drive. The inductances of the tuned
inductors is variable over a small range by adjusting a single
shorting turn on each coil for the A, B, and C bands and by adjust-
ing the size of the single loops for the D and E bands. These ad-
justments are used at the factory to set the low frequency limit
of each frequency band.
Heater voltage for the oscillator tube is obtained from a multivi-

brator operating on regulated voltage which supplies very stable
heater power. All power to the oscillator tube is brought through
the housing by special filters having very high attenuation of radio
frequencies to prevent conduction of the r-f energy outside f.~
instrument. The tuned circuits for the oscillator are located in a
lower front compartment, t:le other circuits in a tube compartment
above. An inside view of the r-f generator assembly is shown in
Figure 14. The oscillator tube is mounted through the top of the
tuning compartment so that the grid and plate elements project 0'
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through the top plate into the tuning compartr:-1ent, whi:. ~ ~' ... '.""I.eater (Xl
and cathode elements remain abu\l'c the top plate. Mounting facili- 'tl
ties are contained in the upper compartment, and the tube may be
replaced from the upper compartment without entering the tuning
compartment.
3-3 RADIO FREQUENCY BUFFER
The loosely-coupled secondary winding on each of the oscillator

coils couples r -f energy fr om the oscillator through a coaxial cable
to the buffer stage located in the tube compartment in the top of
the r f cienerator housing. The buffer tube, V7. is a tYr~ 6BC4
mini2.l;ure triode connected as an untuned, grounded-grid amplifier
and serves to isolate the oscillator circuit from the effects of the
modulation signal at the ca thode of the power amplifier. The use
of the buffer reduces incidental frequency modulation to an extremely
small value.
Although the buffer tube V7 utilizes a large cathode resistor (R116, ==#:
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high plate current. R116 holds plate current constant for a wide tl
range of tube characteristics and in conjunction with R47, a dropP'.ng o
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resistor in the plate supply lead~ serves to limit plate current to
safe values. Resistors R46. RI08. RI09. RHO. and RIl2. which
are mounted on the coils for each band. damp unwanted resonance
in the cathode lead. Resistors RIll and Rll3 shunting the A and
B band coupling coils limit the somewhat greater r=f drive from
these coils. The plate of the buffer is coupled to the cathode of
the r-f amplifier through a wide-band. coupling network consisting
of coil L8 with damping resistor Rl3. series coil L9 with blocking
capacitor C56. and shunt peaking coils LID and LIL Resistors
shunting the peaking coil are used as he forms for the windings.
The resistor values are selected to damp the resonant peaks of
the coils.
RADIO FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER
The radio frequency power amplifier. V • amplifie t e r-f energy

received from the buffer for application to the r=f output attenuator.
The circuit consists of a 5876 "pencil" triode conn cted as a grounded-
grid. cathode - modulated amplifier. The plat circuit of the ampli-
fier is tuned in the same manner as the oscillator. ith a similar
split-stator capacitor and five untapped coils mounted on a revolv=
ing turret. The amplifier tuning capaci tor is ganged with the os-
ciIlator capacitor by a double-ended worm drive. The amplifier
capacitor is provided with a me hanical linkage. controlled from
the front pa el. to shift the rotor pates from their normal track-
ing position ith res ct to t 0 ciilator. This control allows
the amplifier tuning to be trim d for rna imum outp t at all fre-
quencies •
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The coil mounting turret is also gang d wit that of the 0 cillator.
Tuned oils are wound with copp r wire on tefl n fo ms. and the
coil in use is so located to be inductively coupl d to tb. output
attenuator probe.
The power amplifier tube is operated aero s the - 65 and +225 ~

volt supplies. The plat i seri fed from e 225 -volt supply
through decoupling filter R57 and C 3. Th c thode i returned
through a portion of the wide-band coupling filter and re i tors
R35 and R36 to the -165-volt up lYe R36 matches the higher im-
pedance of the cathode circuit of V5 to the ower imp dance of the
cathode circuit of V8, while R35 is the cathod bias-dev loping
resistor. R35 is also the cathode load r sistor for control tube
V5. and the bias voltage developed across R35 is largely controlled
by the current established in V5. The modulating signal is also
developed across R35 and with th bi s voltage is fed to the cathode
of V8. Crystal diode CR 7. connected bet een the cathode return
circuit and ground. limits the 10 st pote ti I to which the cathode
can be driven. This arrangement protects V8 from the effects of
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any negative switching transients which might be applied to its
cathode. The plate tank is tuned by C 17B. C32, a small trimmer
capacitor across C17B, sets the minimum capacity and is prov;ded
for adjusting the tracking of the highest frequency band so that
minimum operation of the AMP TRIMMER control is required.
The inductances of the tuned coils can be adjusted over a small
range by means of metal sleeves between the cores and coils on
the B, C, and D bands and by altering the winding shape and size
on the A and E bands. These adjustments are set at the factory
to track the low frequency end of each band with the frequency of
the oscillator.
Heater supply voltage for the r -f amplifier, buffer and oscillator

is obtained from the regulated heater s'lpply multi vibrator . Filter
FL9 in the heater circui t reduces incidental frequency modulation
by preventing leakage of me IJT1.:ating signals between the heaters
of the oscillator and amplifier tubes. The tuned circuits of the
r -f amplifier are contained in the rear compartment of the r-f
generator housing. The other amplifier circuits are located in the
compartment above. The amplifier tube is mounted through the
top of the tuning compartment so that the plate element projects
through the top plate into the tuning compartment. The heater and
cathode elements are in the upper compartment and the tube may
be replaced without entering the tuning compartment.
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3-5 OUTPUT A TTENUA TOR AND R -F POWER MONITOR -t1
To extract power from the r=f power amplifier a piston attenuator
is used. The housing for the attenuator projects through the rear
of the r=f generator housing and terminates, open-ended, close
to the r-f amplifier plate circuit inductor. A single=turn, pickup
loop at the end of the attenuator probe couples energy to an im-
pedance-matching network, C37, R58, and R59, mounted on the
face of the probe and through a section of double -shielded coaxial
cable to the RF OUTPUT jack. Adjustable capacitor C37 is ac-
tually a movable slug in the probe body. It allows minor adjust-
ment of the internal impedance of the generator so that a minimum
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standing wave ratio is obtained when the output jack is terminated r-..
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in a 50-ohm load. ;:l
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The r -f power level which is fed to the attenuator is sampled and Pl
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continuously monitored by an antenna (two parallel wires crossing o
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the open end of the attenuator housing) connected to a small de- ClI
tector assembly mounted under the housing inside the r-f amplifier
tuning compartment. This power level is indicated in both volts "*oc
and decibels, over a limited range, on the front panel power level o
meter. A calibration mark on the meter marked SET LEVEL t
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es tablishes a correct amount of power fed into the attenuator c
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housing for direct reading of the output attenuator dial calibrations.
Radio frequency energy is coupled from the power monitoring

antenna to a detector through LI7 t a small coil used to adjust the
frequency response of the detector circuit, Crystal diode CR2
with return resistor R60 rectifies the radio frequency energy and
produces a d-c voltage equal to half the peak-to-peak r-f voltage.
C38 and filter FL8 remove the remaining r-f component and couple
the d-c voltage to a compensating network, CR3 and R61. R119
flattens the frequency respons e of the circuit. FL8 is specially
designed to attenuate all radio frequencies above approximately
3 megacycles and to pass all frequencies below that frequency with
little or no attenuation. CR3 corrects for non-linearities in de-
tector CR2 when the r -f signal level is low and detection takes
place in the non-linear region of the diode. The degree of com-
pensation is set by potentiometer R6I and is adjusted to obtain
accurate down-scale readings on the front panel power level meter.
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Ml is calibrated to indicate the rms value of the r -f output signal.
0 Potentiometer R62 adjusts the sensitivity of the meter and is set
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* 3-6 XTAL (BEAT FREQUENCY) CALIBRATOR

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:> The calibrator consists of a crystal-controlled oscillator and
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ro 80 db resistance-coupled amplifier located on the right side chassis
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circuits tuned to the crystal frequency of 5 megacycles. Limited
adjustment of the crystal frequency is provided by trimmer C23
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from the plate of the oscillator through blocking capaci tor C24 to
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Lf) the cathode of mixing diode CRl, The signal from the r-f power
'-... amplifier is inductively coupled to the anode of the mixing diode
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..... by running the anode lead of the diode close to the r -f amplifier
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U) circuits. Harmonics of the calibrator are generated in the crys-
tal and mixed with the r-f signal to produce beat frequency signals
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Beat frequency signals from the mixing diode are taken through
r-f filter FL7 in the r-f generator housing to a conventional three-
stage resistance-coupled amplifier consisting of VIO and Vll.
high··f.L twin triodes connected in cascade and located on the rear
chassis. Only one half of VIO is used. the remaining half being
grounded. Due to the extremely high gain approximately 80 db)
of the amplifier, grounding of the input circuits is extremely
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c:itical. The load resistor (R50) for mixer diode CRl and the
cathode an::! grid return resistor (R51) for VIa are not grounded
near the tube socket but are connected to the shield of the input
cable which in turn is grounded at the r-f generator housing, as
shown on the schematic diagram. Potentiometer R56 in the grid
circui t of the last amplifier stage controls the volume of the beat
frequency output signal. The signal from output stage is coupled
through a 600 -ohm line matching transformer T3 to the front panel
EXT CAL. OUTPUT jack.
3 -7 MODULATOR SECTION
The purpose of the modulator section is threefold: to generate 400-

and I 000 -cycle sine waves for internal modulation of the generator;
to amplify all modulation signals for application to the r-f power
amplifier; to control the power level obtained from the r -f ampli-
Her for all types of operation by varying the bias on the r-f ampli-
fier tube. The modulator consists of a resistance-tuned oscillator,
V2, a limiter and single-stage video amplifier, VI and V3, and a
cathode follower output stage and output level control tube, V4 and
V5. The modulator circuits are located along the upper portion
of the right side chassis; the oscillator on the bottom portion.
The modulation oscillator is a resistance-tuned sine wave genera-

tor of the Wein Bridge type. Basically, the circuit consists of a
two-stage resistance-coupled amplifier which is caused to oscil-
late by the use of a frequency-selective positive feedback circuit.
At the resonant frequency there is no phase shift in the positive
feedback circuit, so that a voltage of the resonant frequency on the
grid of the first tube is reinforced by the output of the second tube
and oscillation occurs. The two different frequencies of operation
are obtained by switching two different sets of resistors~ R3 - R5
and R4 - R6, into the positive feedback network when the MOD.
SELECTOR is turned from 400'\ to 1000'\. Precision resistors
having good stability are used in the tuned circuit. Capacitors C2,
C3. and C4 comprise the remainder of the tuned circuit. In ad-
dition to the posi tive feedback network~ a negative feedback circui t
is also used to stabilize the oscillator. reduce distortion, and to
maintain a cons tant output level. This circuit consists of a 3 -watt
lamp, Il~ used as a thermal resistance element having a positive
temperature coefficient, composition resistor R8 and amplitude
adjusting potentiometer R 7. The high posi tive temperature co-
efficient of the lamp provides automatic ampli tude control of the
signal, for if the amplitude of oscillation tends to increase. the
current through the lamp tends to increase, thereby increasing the ::II::
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increase and amplitude of oscillation is maintained constant. The tJ
amplifier portion consists of two medium-..... triodes~ V2A and B, o
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in a conventional resistance-coupled circuit with the output volt-
age being obtained from the cathode of the second stage. Although
heater voltage is applied to the oscillator at all times the instru-
ment is in operation, plate voltage is applied to V2 only when the
MOD, SELECTOR switch is in the 400- or 1000-cycle position.
The sine wave signal from the modulation oscillator or from an

external signal source is cou~ ~ed through the MOD. LEVEL con-
trol to the limiter tube VI, a 5670 twin triode; then to video am-
plifier V3, a type 6CL6 pentode. The purpose of VI is to limit
the peak amplit\.1de of modulating pulses, since for pulse modula-
tion the input signal is fed directly to the grid of the limiting
amplifier without passing through the MOD, LEVEL control. The
limi ting action of V 1 begins at approximately +2 volts peak which
is considerably more than that required for 100% modulation of
the output signaL Consequently, signals producing less than 100%
modulation pass through the limi ter unchanged, Limiting effect-
ively squares the top of an incoming positive waveform above
approximately 2 volts without affecting its rise and fall or intro-
ducing transients. The uninverted signal from amp Ii tude limiter
VI is then an... ~)l.i.fied approximately 18 db by V3, a resistance-
coupled 6CL6 pentode voltage amplifier, and coupled to output
cathode follower V4.
From the limiter and amplifier, the modulating signal is fed to

output cathode follower V4. a triode-connected type 6CL6 pentode.
For sine wave modulation the signal from the cathode of V4 is
coupled through switches SlE and SlF to the grid of the output
level control tube V5 and superimposed on the variable bias volt-
age. The cathodes of both V5 and the r-f power amplifier V8 are
connected together and returned to the -1 ': _ volt supply through
resistor R35. Any signal placed on the grid of V5 is therefore
directly coupled from the cathode of V5 to the cathode of the r-f
power amplifier V8, The d-c voltage level established at the
cathodes of the two tubes is determined largely by the current
flowing in V5. The current in V5 is controlled by the dual poten-
tiometer voltage divider, R34. R37, and R40 in the grid circuit.
The cathode bias for V8, and cons equently the r -f output power.
is varied by front panel output level potentiometer') R3 I! '. 'r'. R?-7R.
For pulse modulation the cathode of V4 is connected by the MOD,

SELEC TOR swi tch directly to the cathode of V5, The additional
current drawn by V4 through common cathode resistor R35 pro-
duces a sufficiently high bias to cut off the r -f amplifier and re-
duce the r-f output to zero, The modulating pulses are not applied
to the grid of V5, and it now serves only to control the peak level
of the r-f output pulse, Negative modulating pulses (the positive
input pulse having been inverted in V3) a" ··11e grid of V4 cut off
V4 and allow the cathode potential to return to the level set by V5
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which establishes an r-f output level equal to the CW level as in-
dicated on the output level meter. An r -f output pulse having an
envelope shaped like the modulating pulse is then formed.
3 -8 MODULATION -MEASURING CIRCUITS
The modulation-measuring circuits in the 608D indicate any mod-

ulation of the r-f output signal between 0 and 100% to an accuracy
of ±10% or better. These circuits consist of a stabilized wide-
band amplifier and a bridge -type metering circui t. The measuring
circuit reads the peak value of the rectified modulation signal and
is accurate for all waveforms. The meter is calibrated to indi-
cate the percent modulation of a given amount of r -f carrier power.
The amount is established by SET LEVEL on the output level meter
and is accurate for all settings of the output attenuator.
The circuit diagram for the stabilized amplifier, consists of two

conventional resistance-coupled type 6AH6 pentodes, V18 and V19.
The circuit is stabilized by negative feedback and provides approxi-
mately 22 db gain to approximately 2 megacycles. The feedback
loop covers both stages, the feedback signal being coupled from
the plate of the second stage through dropping resistor R99 and
blocking capacitor C55 to the cathode of the first stage. The
circuit for the bridge consists of diode rectifier V20 and twin-
triode V21, the two triodes constituting two legs of the meter 0'
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bridge. With no modulation signal applied to the amplifier, the 00
steady-state d-c potential at the plate of amplifier V19 is coupled
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to the grids of both triodes of V21. With equal current flowing in
the two sides of the bridge, the bridge is balanced and the meter
reads zero. Potentiometer Rl06 is a front panel zero adjustment
of the bridge that provides for variations in tube and component
values.
A modulation signal from amplifier Vl9 is rectified by diode V20,

and the peak value of the rectified voltage is applied to the triode
in one leg of the bridge, unbalancing the bridge and causing the
meter to read upscale. The triode in the other leg of the bridge
is unaffected by the modulation signal as the signal is filtered out
by resistor RIOI and by=pass capacitor C58. Potentiometer
RI04 sets the sensitivity of the meter and is adjusted for correct
calibration of the meter.
3 =9 POWER SUPPLY
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The power supply for the signal generator consists of two elec- c
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tronically regulated high voltage supplies, one providing - 165 t;
volts d-c, the other providing +225 volts d-c, with the chassis at c
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zero potential. Each regulator is supplied from a full-wave brid 5 e-
type selenium reet~"-l~r with a separate high voltage winding on the
power transformer. The power transformer also supplies a-c
voltage for all electron tube heaters except the r -f os cillator and
power amplifier. The primary winding of T 1 is divided into two
parts and may be operated in series for 230 -volt lines or in paral-
lel for 115-volt lines. The output of each regulated supply is
adjustable by screwdriver adjusted potentiometers R80 and R 71
on the rear instrument chassis. The +225-volt supply uses the
-165 supply for a reference voltage; consequently, a change in the
-165 volts also affects the output from the 225 ~volt supply.
Since the two regulated power supplies are identical in operation,

only the -165-volt supply will be discussed. V14, V15, and V16
constitute the voltage regulator circuit for the -165-volt supply.
V 15 is a cons tant-voltage tube which provides a reference bias
for voltage amplifier V 14. V 16A operates as the regulator tube
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(or variable resis tor) controlled by the voltage at the grid of V 14.
o If the regulated output from the ca.thode of v16A tends to increase,
o
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-.D consequently the grid voltage of v16A. resulting in a greater
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plate resistance for VI6A. The greater plate resistance causes
a greater voltage drop across VI6A, instantaneously compensating
for the increased voltage at its cathode and resulting in a sub-
stantially constant voltage output.
If the regulated output tends to decrease, the reverse of the above

action occurs, also tending to maintain the cathode voltage con-
stant. Ripple in the output voltage is coupled to the grid of V14
by capacitor C44, while slower variations in the d-c level are fed
to the grid of V14 through voltage divider R79, R80, and R8I.
The bias for V14, and thus the output voltage level from VI6A. is
determined by the setting of R80,
The operation of the +225-volt sUFPly is identical; but ::~ue to ad-

ditional current required (approximately 150 m.a), three regulator
tubes (VI3A and B, VI6B) m.ust be used in parallel. The reference
voltage for the +225 -volt supply is obtained directly from. the -165-
volt supply.
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3-10 HEA TER SUPPLY MULTIVIBRA TOR
To provide constant heater voltage to radio frequency tubes V6,

V7, and V8, a free -running m.ultivibrator operating on the +225-
volt regulated supply is utilized. The m.ultivibrator develops
square waves that are substantially constant in am.pli tude because
the plate voltage excursion is lim.ited by the 225-volt supply and
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the TnaxiTnuTn conductivity of the tube. The type 5687 has suffi-
cient conductivity to cause the plate voltage to fall to approxiTnately
25 volts during the negative half cycle. The Tnultivibrator, which
operates without bias, is grid-plate coupled and produces syTn-
Tnetrical waves. TransforTner T2 couples the output of the Tnulti-
vibrator to heater circuits within the r-f generator housing. Po-
tentioTneter R87 is used to adjust the plate voltage of V17 and
thereby acts to control the applied filaTnent voltage for V6, V7,
and V8. Resistors R84 and R85, in the grid circuit of the two
triodes, prevent grid loading of the opposi te plate circuits while
the grid is in the positive part of its cycle; R83 and R86 are the
grid return resis tors.
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SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE
4-1 INTRODUCTION
Section IV contains instructions for preventive maintenance,

trouble localization, tube replacement procedures, and internal
adjustments in the Model 608D Signal Generator. To assist with
servicing the signal generator, a trouble shooting chart and circuit-
tracing block diagram are also included. At the end of this sec-
tion will be found additional locating illustrations, tube socket
voltage and resistance diagrams, and the schematic diagram for
the complete equipment. The following information can be found
in this section:
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0 4-2 Cabinet Removal
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4-3 Periodic Checks and Routine Care
00 4-4 Localizing Trouble
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-.!) 4-5 Power Supply Trouble Shooting and Adjustment
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4-7 Replacement of Electron Tubes
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> 4-8 Radio Frequency Oscillator Tube Replacement
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,D 4-9 Radio Frequency Amplifier and Buffer Tube
ro • Replacement
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s:l Xtal Frequency Oscillator Tube or Crystal
ro Replacement
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0' Replacement of Electron Tubes Within the Crystal
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..... 4-12 Attenuator Probe Replacement
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I-l 4-13 Replacement of Lamp II
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4-15 Output Volts Meter Calibration and R-F
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Power Moni tor Service
'-. 4-16 Repairing the Calibrator Oscillator
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CABINET RETAINING SCREWS
( CAPTIVE TYPE)
Fig. 5. Cabinet Rem.oval Diagram.
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4-2 CABINET REMOVAL (Figure 5)
To remove the instrument chassis' from the cabinet, loosen the

four captive screws on the rear of the cabinet and pull the instru-
ment from its cabinet by the guard-rail handles o The rear of the
instrument chassis is supported on steel rollers and should move
freely from the cabinet.
4-3 PERIODIC CHECKS AND ROUTINE CARE
Preventive Maintenance
Reasonable care in transporting, handling, and operating the 608D

Signal Generator will help to prolong its useful life and minimize
trouble. No special checks are required other than a general
alertness for the effects of misuse, loose controls, condition of
cables and connectors, and possible damage that may be evident
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o in its general appearance. A limi ted but useful operational check
o may be performed without the use of external equipment by operat-
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co ing the equipment as instructed in paragraph 2 -6, indications of
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the equipment has been subjected to unusual conditions - excessive
moisture, dust, heat, vibration, etc. - it is suggested that the
instrument be removed from the cabinet and inspected for dirt or
moisture accumulation, loosened components, or any possible
sign of damage. Forced air under medium pressure is recom-
mended for dusting and drying, although care must be taken not
to vary the settings of the internal adjustment potentiometers and
capacitors during the process o When tightening nuts and screws,
..... various degrees of pressure are required depending on the strength
....ellI-l of the material and weight which is supported. Avoid overtighten-
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Lubrication
The 608D is thoroughly lubricated at the factory, and it is not to

be expected that subsequent lubrication will be necessary during
the first year of use. The gears in the r-f generator housing op-
erate at slow speeds and transmit negligible power. Fully shielded
Q ball bearings are used in many applications and require no sub-
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only light machine oil. If cleaning and relubrication are needed
after prolonged use of the instrument, excessive dust accumulation,
or drying of lubricant, reference to the following chart and Fig-
ures 6 and 10 will assist with renewing the lubricants at various
points on the r-f generator assembly. The two worm gears used
in the tuning capacitor drive are lubricated with a mixture of 9
parts of Lubriplate grease #2 and 1 part Molycote o All remaining
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RF OSC
CAPACITOR
DRIVE
RF AMP RF AMP
CAPACITOR
MEGACYCLES SLIDING
DIAL HUB COUPLER DRIVE
FREQ.
STOP
GEAR AMP TRIMMER
DRIVE LINK
FREQ.
DRIVE
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AMP
AMP
TRIMMER
WORM
AMP OSC AMP AMP DRIVE
WORM TRIMMER WORM SHAFT
TRIMMER
STOP DRIVE TOGGLE NUT DRIVE
MECHANISM
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sleeve bearings and rubbing surfaces - including the small pulleys
used in the attenuator drive system - are lubricated with a light
synthetic oil such as Shell Tonna oil G, The bakelite RANGE
SELECTOR drive shaft and the attenuator drive shaft - not shown
in the illustration - require Lubriplate grease #2 where they enter
the r -f generator housing. In all cases, avoid overlubrication.
Lubrication Chart
(See Figures 6 and 10)
Oscillator and amplifier Mixture of 90% Lubriplate #2

worm gears and 10% Molycote
AMP. TRIMMER stop Light machine oil, such as

mechanism Shell Tonna oil G
AMP. TRIMMER toggle nut Same as above
AMP. TRIMMER drive link Same as above
Amp. worm drive shaft Same as above
Amp. sliding coupler Same as above
Attenuator pulleys Same as ab ove
Attenuator drive shaft Same as ab ove

front panel bearing
Attenuator housing guide Lubriplate #2

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4-4 LOCALIZING TROUBLE
The first step in correcting any trouble which may occur in the
signal generator is to isolate the section of the equipment that
causes the trouble. The various circuits of the 608D Signal Genera-
tor occupy easily defined areas and offer very good circuit acces-
sibility. The locations of the various sections are shown in Fig-
ures 12, 13, and 14. Figures 15 and 16 will als 0 prove helpful in
locating circui ts within the r -f generator housing.
Trouble ordinarily occurs in only one section of an equipment at

one time; therefore, it is usually necessary to correct only the one
trouble. Isolation of a circuit failure is best accomplished by con-
sidering the basic sections shown in the block diagrams in Figures
3 and 4. Careful determination of the nature of a trouble symptom
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usually leads to the section at fault. To aid in servicmg, a trouble-
shooting chart that indicates certain possible specific troubles and
their symptoms and a signal tracing blank diagram are included.
In addition, tube socket voltage and resistance diagrams and the
schematic diagram for the complete equipment are included at the
end of this section.
4-5 POWER SUPPLY TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ADJUSTMENT
Table 3 systematically locates troubles in the power supply sec~

tion using a reliable 5,000 ohm/volt multimeter. The point at
which a voltage and resistance is to be measured is listed in col-
umn 1. A correct voltage reading obtained from the second column
indicates the particular circuit tested to be operating properly and
may be passed by. An incorrect or unstable voltage indication
should be corrected as instructed in the service note in the last
column. All voltages are measured from chassis ground. When
possible, use a variable line transformer to adjus t the line volt-
age between 105 and 125 volts when measuring the power supply
voltages. Marginal operation is quickly detected in this manner.
as the regulated voltages should remain stable during such line
voltage changes. Refer to Fig. 17a at rear of manual.
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Measure Normal
Voltage At: Indication Service Note
1. Tl 6.3 volts This voltage will read be-

(filament a-c rms tween 6.2 and 6.3 volts rms
winding) when the line voltage is 115
volts. A noticeably higher
or lower voltage indicates
that the line voltage is sig-
nificantly more or less than
115 volts.
2. C45 -165 volts This is a s table regulated

(across ter- d-c (regu- voltage accurately adjusted
minals) lated) by R80. If this voltage is
significan tly high. low, or
erratic, check voltage
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across V 15 which should be 0'
a steady 150 volts. For o
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excessively high output. t:l
check V14; for too low output, o
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Table 3. Power Supply Trouble Shooting Chart (Contd.)
Measure Normal
Voltage At: Indication Service Note
check V 16A and the voltage

applied to V16A (260 vdc).
A weak selenium rectifier
CR6 which supplies low volt=
age to the regulator will
cause unstable operation of
the regulator.
3. Resistor +225 volts This is a s table regulated

board d-c (regu- voltage accurately adjusted
(red leads) lated) by R71. If this voltage is
significantly high. check
'"oo V12; if too low. check Vl3
Q and the voltage applied to
co Vl3 (360 vdc). A weak sele-
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nium rectifier CR4 or CR5
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which supplies low voltage
to the regulator will cause
unstable operation of the
regulator.
4. T2 7.6 volts This is stable square wave

( Terminal 4) as read voltage that must be meas-
on average ured by an average reading
responding meter calibrated in rms
meter cal- volts and is accurately ad-
ibrated in justed by R87. This voltage
rms volts. is applied only to the three
r -f tube s wi thin the r -f gen =
erator housing. If this volt-
age is significantly high
(8 volts). one of the r =f tube
filaments may be open or
Q the heater supply multivi-
co
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'" ment.
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4-6 SYSTEM ANALYSIS CHECK CHART
The schematic diagram at the end of the manual contains a series

of test points which are listed below with measurement data taken
at each test point. Measurements made at these points provide
positive means of isolating a source of trouble to a small circuit
area. When a circuit gives a faulty indication at a tes t point, the
measurement may be analyzed to determine the type of failure,
for example, insufficient gain through an amplifier normally in-
dicates a weak tube. Distortion may indicate a gassy tube, shorted
coupling capacitor, faulty resistor, etc. A faulty resistor is easily
located by voltage and/or resistance measurements at the tube
socket terminals and by comparing the readings with those given
in the tube-socket voltage-resistance diagrams at the rear of the
manual. A short circuited capacitor is usually located by meas-
uring zero or low resistance across the capacitor with an ohm-
meter. An open capacitor may be isolated by shunting the sus-
peeted component with a new one while noting instrument operation
and by looking for an improvement in the usual signs of oscillation
or instability. Listed with the check points are paragraph refer-
ences for detailed information regarding a particular measure-
ment. The indicated test point voltages are made to ground with
a 20,000 ohm/volt multimeter. In some measurements a higher
impedance meter or one having greater sensitivity is required and
is so noted. In some measurements in the power supply it is more
convenient to measure voltage from the -165 -volt supply than from
chassis ground and is so indicated. Begin measurements with sig-
nal generator set for 0 dbm output level and CW operation, then
shift the controls as instructed in the chart. Follow steps in order
given; some steps presume that previous measurements have
given satisfactory indications. Set the front panel controls as
shown below and proceed with the checks in the chart.
Power Switch ON
MOD. SELECTOR CW
FREQUENCY RANGE D
FREQ. 100
MOD. LEVEL minimum
AMP. TRIMMER Set for maximum output.
OUTPUT LEVEL Set for SET LEVEL reading on
OUTPUT VOLTS meter.
ATTEN o dbm
XTAL CAL GAIN maximum
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Table 4. System Analysis Check Chart
Step &:
Test 608D Normal Pos sible Cause of
Point Control Position Indication Abnormal Indication
1 Operate as de- 260 vdc, Excessive ripple, C42. Low

scribed in Para. 1.4 vac voltage, CR6 or excessive cur-
4-6. Set MOD. rent drawn by following cir-
SELEC TOR to: cuits.
CW, max. out- 90 rna dc
put
CW, min. out- 95 rna dc
put
PULSE operation 82 rna dc
2 Same as Step 1 -165 vdc, See Table 3, Item 2.

5.5 milli-
volts ac
3 Same as Step 1 +340 vdc, Excessive ripple, C40. Low

Set for: 2.7 vac voltage, CR4, CR5 or exces-
sive current drawn by follow-
CW, max. out- 155 rna dc ing circuits.
put 175 rna dc
400'\ MOD. out- 147 rna dc
put
PULSE operation
4 Same as Step 1 +225 vdc See Table 3, Item 3.

5.5 milli-
volts ac
5 Any posi tion 7.6 volts See Table 3, Item 4.

ac, square
wave
6 Set for CW at When out of oscillation a volt-

low freq. end age of approximately 87 is
o of: read on all bands. Check oscil-
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"A" band 103 vdc lator tube and associated com-
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-.D liB" band 89 vdc ponent.
11 Cll band 87 vdc
'ID ll band 82 vdc
11 E" band 80 vdc
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Table 4. System Analysis Check Chart (Contd.)
Step &:
Test 608D Normal Possible Cause of
7 Set for CW op- +110 vdc High voltage indicates a weak

eration V7 or open plate circuit.
8 Set for CW op- Measure With output level set to max.

eration. Set voltage and RANGE selector set be-
OUTPUT LEVEL across R82 tween ranges, the d-c voltage
to: should not exceed -4.5 volts
minimum o vdc to ground.
SET LEVEL +1. 4 vdc
maximum (approx. )
+7.0 vdc
9 Set for CW op- With modulator disconnected

eration. Set from filter FL6, inadequate
OUTPUT LEVEL voltage range indicates poor
to: V5 or control circuit measured
minimum +31 vdc in Step 11.
SET LEVEL +6 vdc
maximum (approx. )
-7 vdc, -26
vdc when
disconnect-
ed from r-f
generator
10 Set for 400'\, AC Volts Insufficient signal indicates

Modulation at 10 mc 100 mc low amplification farther back
10 mc and 100 in the modulator, see Steps
mc 14, 15, and 16.
10% mod. .48 .3
30% mod. 1. 3 • 75
50% mod. 2.2 1.2
80% mod. 3.7 1.8
11 Set for CW op- Use elec- Rough, insufficient, or exces-

eration. Set tronic sive voltage check R34, R37,
OUTPUT LEVEL voltmeter R39, and R40.
to:
minimum +23 vdc
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Step &:
12 Turn off for this 53 ohms 25 ohms indicates shorted

measurement. C37. infinite indicates open
R58.
13 Set for 400 and 2 vac rms Adjust R 7 to obtain correct

1000"- internal +6.4 vdc voltage, if necessary.
modulation op- change II.
eration
14 Set for 400"- Use e1ec- Approximate voltages re-

modulation at tronic volt- quired for modulation of the
--0 10 mc meter r -f output signaL
o 10% ,017 vac
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30% .048 vac
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o 50% .083 vac

--0 • 141 vac
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80%
15 Set for 400"- Use elec- Low output indicates weak

modulation at tronic volt~ VI. Gain should be approx-
10 mc meter imate1y equal for these sig-
10% .068 vac nal levels,
30% . 195 vac
50% .32 vac
80% .56 vac
..... 16 Set for 400"- Low output indicates weak
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1-4 modulation at V3. Gain should be approx-
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10 mc imately equal for these sig~
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10% . 58 vac na1 levels .
30% 1. 66 vac
50% 2.8 vac
80% 4.8 vac
17 Set for 400"- Low output indicates weak

modulation at CR2 and would be acc ompa-
o00 nied by low indication on the
o 10 mc
--0 10% .014 vac r-f OUTPUT VOLTS meter.
30% . 044 vac See Paragraph 4-14 .
50% ,174 vac
80% 1.2 vac
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Step &
18 Set for CW op- These voltages vary depend-

eration. Set ing upon the forward resist-
OUTPUT VOLTS ance of CR2 and CR3.
meter to read:
. 1 volt .05 vdc
half scale . 16 vdc
SET LEVEL .23 vdc
full scale .32 vdc
19 Set for 400'\, Low voltage indicates weak

modulation at V18 or V19.
10 me
10% .39 vac
30% 1. 0 vac
50% 1. 55 vac
80% 2.50 vac
20 Set for CW op- 4 vdc If voltage is below 1 volt and

eration at any beat-frequency signals are 0'
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check point not obtainable, check CRI and 00
V9. See Paragraph 4-15. "t1
21 Set for CW op- 43 vac with Low output indicates weak

eration at any J3 connect- VI0 or Vll.
check point ed to 600
ohm load
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4-7 REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRON TUBES
When replacing tubes in the Model 608D i it is recommended that

a check be made on the operation of the instrument before and
after each new tube trial; and if no improvement is noticed~ the
original tube should be returned to the socket, Figure 7 locates
all e:' ~ctron tubes in the equipment. Table 5 lists the tubes of the
signal generator with a suggested check and paragraph reference
if adjustments are necessary.
Table 5, Adjustments and Checks

Required After Tube Replacement
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Tube
Posi tion Check or Paragraph Reference
...0 VI Check operation with modulation .

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co V2 Check operation wi th internal modulation.
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V4 Check operation with internal modulation,
V5 Check range of output level control

(should obtain 0 to full-scale deflection
on OUTPUT VOLTS meter).
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(should obtain full-scale deflection on
OUTPUT VOLTS meter),
V8 See paragra.ph 4-9.
V9 See paragraph 4-10.
o VI0 Check loudness of calibrator signal.

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...0 Vll Check loudness of calibrator signal,
V12 See paragraph 4 -11,
Vl3 See paragraph 4-1 L
V14 See paragraph 4 -11.
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V20---, VI9
5726!6AL5W 6AH6
V21 VIS
VI6 12AU7 6AH6
6080
VI3
6080 V5
6CL6
V3
V15--"'" 6CL6
5651
V1 4 - - - - t -
6AU6
VI7
5687 0'
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12AU7 "'-
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6AU6
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Table 5. Adjustments and Checks Required After
Tube Replacement (Contd.)
Tube
Position Check or Paragraph Reference
V15 See paragraph 4-1l.
V16 See paragraph 4-1 L
V17 See paragraph 4 -11.
VI8 Check for indication of modulation

percentage.
VI9 Check for indication of modulation

percentage.
V20 Check for indication of modulation

percentage.
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V2I Check zero set of PERCENT MODULA-
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Replacement of the radio frequency oscillator tube v6 may affect
.....ro the calibration of the frequency dial and may change the heater
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supply voltage for the oscillator r buffer, and power amplifier
U) tubes. In addition. the plate current of new type 5675 pencil triode
tubes may differ widely in a given application. For this reason,
tn the heater voltage must be checked and, if necessary, reset to
tn
.......... proper value; plate current must be held to between 18 and 27
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...... milliamperes by tube selection. To replace oscillator tube V6 •
..........
tn refer to Figure 8 and proceed as follows:
Q a. Remove frequency dial and top plate from r -f generator

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0 housing to gain access to tube compartment. The frequency
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dial is accurately indexed on its hub by two pins which
assure exact positioning upon replacement of dial on hub.
b. Remove socket from base of v6 by straight pulL
c. Remove cathode clip from tube.
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RF POWER AMPLI FI ER RF OSCILLATOR
_ _ _BH RETAINER SCREWS
Y
WRENCH PLATE
V------FIBER SPACER
RETAINER
1 V6
NOTE
ALL INDEX LETTERS REFER TO PROCEDURES
IN PARAGRAPHS 4-7 AND 4-8
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Diagram
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d. Remove the two 6-32 screws holding retainer plate; then
remove plate and fiber spacer.
e. Lift tube gently from hole by straight pull.
f. Replace tube in reverse order of above steps.
g. Using an average ~readings a-c electronic voltm ~ter cali-

brated in rms volts. such as the -hp - Model 400A s C or
D. measure the voltage on the inside terminal of FLL If
necessary, adjust R87 to obtain a reading of 7.1 volts be-
tween the inside terminal of FL 1 and ground.
h. With equipment turned off s break green lead to CIS, a feed-

thru type capaci tor in the r -f generator tube compartment,
and insert a 0-50 ma millimeter,
-.D i. Set the frequency range switch to the E band and turn equip-
0
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q If it does not r try another replacement tube.
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j. Using the internal beat-frequency calibrator, check the
* frequency calibration throughout the range of the signal
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generator, noting points that are significantly off frequency.
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cd,
'tl end of all bands simultaneously. adjust trimmer capacitor
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cd C18. which is accessible in the tube compartment in r-f
N generator housing, This adjus tment has only minor effect
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REPLACEMENT (Figs. 8 and 16)
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......... Replacement of the r -f amplifier and buffer tubes can affect the
0' heater voltage applied to r -f tubes in the generator housing and
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......... may also limit the maximum power output available from the sig-
U'l
nal generator. Both of these possibilities should be checked as
q described below, To remove r-f amplifier tube V8 and buffer V7,
co refer to Figure 8 and proceed as follows:
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a. Remove frequency dial and top plate from r -f generator
housing to gain access to tube compartment.
b. For buffer V7 replace tube and proceed with step h.
c, For amplifier V8 remove socket from base of V8 by

straight pull,
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MIXING DIODE CR I
MIXER PICKUP LOOP ----..:
AND OUTPUT CONNECTION
C61
o L6 (ADJUST V9 SCREEN) L 7 (ADJUST V9 PLATE)
® C 23 (ADJUST FREQUENCY)
V9
~==== G) TEST LEAD
(CAPACITIVE COUPLED
(SHIELD REMOVED)
TO FREQUENCY COUNTER)
CRYSTAL YI
® FILTER FL 7
(MEASURE OC VOLTAGE
FROM CALIBRATOR MIXER)
111111
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RF GENERATOR ASSEMBLY CIl
D
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(REMOVE SIDE PLATE)
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SI GNAL GENERATOR FREQUENCY METER

TS- 510/U FR - 38/U
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Freq. Calibrator
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d. Remove cathode clip from tube.
e. Using the special wrench located on instrument chassis

convenient to generator housing. loosen threaded retainer
ring which holds V8 in housing. Remove retainer ring and
neoprene washer.
f. Withdraw old tube and replace with new type 5876 tube.
g. Following replacement of V8. check and. if necessary,

adjust the heater voltage as instructed in paragraph 4-8g
for the r -f oscillator tube.
h. Check the power output throughout the full frequency range

of the signal generator reading the self -contained power
level meter wi th the AMP. TRIMMER control set for maxi-
mum output. A full-scale reading should be obtainable over
the entire frequency range.
-1-10 XTAL FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR TUBE OR CRYSTAL

REPLACEMENT (Fig. 9)
To gain access to the beat frequency oscillator, remove the side

cover to the r-f generator housing. T~le entire crystal oscillator
is constructed on a bracket mounted on the rear wall of the r-f
amplifier compartment. Mounted on the bracket are three adjust-
ments, L6. L7, and C23, L6 and L7 are adjusted for peak output
at the factory, and it is not expected that further adjustment will
be necessary. However. if the frequency of the oscillator is
found to be off by greater than 500 cycles (0.01%). C23 may be
adjusted to bring the frequency of the oscillator to 5 megacycles.
To check the frequency of the crystal calibrator and ~o Lnake the
adjustments described above, refer to Figure 9 :;,nd pl'oceed as
follows:
a. Remove signal generator from its cabinet, connect to

power source and allow to warm up for 15 minutes.
b. Remove side plate from the r -f generator housing to gain

access to the calibrator oscillator.
c. Connect a d-c voltmeter to the outside terminal of filter FL7.
d. Adjust L7 to peak the d-c voltmeter indication. This volt-

age should be between 1-1/2 and 4 volts.
e. Adjust L6 (screen adjustment) to dip the d-c voltmeter in-

dication. More than one dip is sometimes obtained, any
one of which may be used.
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SHAFT ADJUSTABLE LENGTH PULLEY
LOCKING MOUNTING SHAFT
NUT
REAR PULLEY
ATTENUATOR
PROBE DRIVE
SCREW AND
CABLE MOUNTING
NUTS.
GUIDE SLOT
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OUTPUT SIGNAL
CABLE TO FRONT
PANEL JACK
PISTON TYPE
ATTENUATOR
PROBE
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ATTENUATOR DRIVE PULLEY
(DRIVEN BY SHAFT FROM ATTENUATOR
ATTENUATOR DIAL ON FRONT PANEL) PROBE HOUSING
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Showing Output Attenuator Drive Systetn t:l
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f. Recheck setting of L7. Capaci tively couple a lead from V9
to any suitable frequency measuring instrument.
g. Adjust C23 to obtain exact 5 mc signal as read on the fre-

quency meter. No further adjustment is necessary if the
required frequency and output level are obtained.
4-11 REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRON TUBES WITHIN THE

REGULATED POWER SUPPLIES
The Jutput voltage from ei ther or both of the regulated power sup-
plies may be affected slightly by a change in anyone of the tubes
wi thin the supplies. The two power supplies are interdependent
in that the setting of the +225 -volt supply depends upon a reference
point established by the -165-volt supply; therefore, a tube change
in the -165-volt supply should be followed by a check of the +225-
-.0 volt supply. All tubes and components in the power supplies are
o located on the chassis to the rear of the signal generator.
o
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follows:
a. With the MOD. SELECTOR switch set to the 1000 position

and the other controls in any position, turn equipment on o
b. Connect the positive lead of a voltmeter having a sensi -ivity

of 5000 ohms per volt or better to ground.
c. Connect the negative lead to the lead connecting both ends

of metallic rectifier CR6 on the rear chassis.
d. Voltage should now read -165 volts, If necessarYI adjust

R80 to obtain 165 volts. This voltage should then remain
stable with line voltage Lhanges between 103.5 and 126,5
volts.
e. Reconnect voltmeter with the negative lead to ground and

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the posi ti ve lead to pin 6 of V 13,
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o f. Voltage reading should be +225 volts. If necessary, adjust
-.0
R 71 to obtain +225 volts. This voltage mus t remain sub-
stantially constant with line voltage changes between 103.5
and 126.5 volts.
g. Connect an average -reading a-c vacuum tube voltmeter

between filter FL 1 (red identification band) and ground.
The voltage at this point is the filament voltage for the r-f
oscillator and r-f power amplifier and is furnished by V17 i
a square -wave multi vibrator •
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LOCKING SCREW
FOR C37
SIDE
RF OUTPUT CONDUCTOR
(SOFT SOLDER J
RF OUTPUT SIGNAL
PICKUP LOOP
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(SOFT SOLDER J
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IMPEDANCE MATCHING
NETWORK
Fig. 11. R-F Output Attenuator Probe, Showing

Pickup Loop and Impedance Matching Network
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h. Adjust R87 for 7. 6 volts rms,
4-12 ATTENUATOR PROBE REPLACEMENT (Figs. 109 11)
If the electrical components of the output attenuator are damaged,

such as described in the "CAUTION" on page lIs repair or re-
placement is necessary. This condition may be confirmed by
measuring either the d-c resistance or the VSWR of the attenuator
at the RF OUTPUT jack. The d-c resistance should be 53 ohms
and the VSWR not greater than 1. 2. If investigation shows an
attenuator to be defectives proceed as follows:
CA UTION ~----------,
During removal and replacement of the probes ex-

~
treme care must be exercised. The probe consists
o of a cyclindrical metal tube with a series of spring
o
Q contact fingers around its periphery at one end,
co which can be accidentally bent or twisted. Also, it
o
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the center of the probe slightly, Do not attempt to
straighten it since it has been made this way to
assure clearance between the probe and the end of
the guide slot in the attenuator housing. It is of
greatest importance to make certain that the probe
is not subjected to shock. If the probe is subjected
to shock, the electrical components attached to the
end of the probe can be broken or their position
altered with a consequent change in the electrical
characteristics of the probe,
a. Turn the attenuator control on the front panel until the

probe reaches the end of its travel to the rear of the at-
tenuator housing.
b. Refer to Figure llb. Remove the nut and washer that

Q hold the drive cable in the probe drive screw in the top of
co
o the attenuator probe. Lift the cable out of the screw slot.
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c. Remove probe drive screw from probe body by removing

inner nut and unscrewing.
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d. Carefully retnove the probe by sliding it out of the attenua=
tor housing.
e. If the datnage to the attenuator probe is litnited to a burned

out resistor and if a replacetnent resistor is available,
the attenuator tnay be repaired by carefully unsoldering the
old resistor, using a low tetnperature soldering iron, and
replacing the resistor. Soldering tnust be done quickly
and neatly with low tetnperature solder. Care tnust be
taken to duplicate the original worktnanship as closely as
possible by positioning the new part exactly as the old one
was and by applying as little heat in the soldering process
as is possible. Capacitor C37 need not be adjus ted unless
it too has been datnaged. This capacitor consists of a
tnetal pin with a thin plastic coating within a sleeve. The
sleeve is retained by a #4 Allen screw in the side of the
probe body. If the coating on the pin is pierced, the pin
tnust be replaced. Again it is itnportant to retain the origi-
nal positioning. Loosening the set screw shown in Figure
11 allows for adjusttnent or replacetnent of the pin and
sleeve.
If repair is not possible, the probe and cable tnust be re=

placed. It will then be necessary to retnove the RF OUT-
PUT jack frotn the front panel and release the cable frotn
the clatnp holding the cable to the top of the side gusset.
The entire probe assetnbly tnay then be retnoved frotn the
instrutnent. Replacetnent probes are cotnplete with cable
and panel jack and require no adjus ttnent of the itnpedance-
tnatching network upon installation.
g. Insert the new or repaired probe in the attenuator housing.

Care tnust be taken in starting the probe into the housing
since the diatneter at the probe contact fingers is slightly
greater than the inner diatneter of the housing. The con=
tact fingers should be depressed slightly while starting
the probe into its housing. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD THE PROBE BE FORCED.
Replace the split drive screw in the probe, tnaking certain

q that the screw slot is parallel to the axis of the housing.
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both washers and nut. Do not tighten the nut. The cable
tnust tnove freely through the slot until the probe penetra=
tion has been set.
j. Secure the r -f cable to the clatnp on the side gusset.

(Cable routing is shown in Figures 13 and 14.)
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k. Connect the instrument to a source of 115 -volt a-c power.
Turn on the power switch.
1. Unless otherwise specified. the operating controls should

be set as follows:
MOD. SELECTOR CW
FREQUENCY CONTROL 20 megacycles
FREQUENCY RANGE A band
AMP. TRIMMER Adjust for max. output
OUTPUT LEVEL Adjust for SET LEVEL
MOD. LEVEL Counterclockwise
Attenuator o dbm
m. Connect a power meter. such as the -hp- Model 430B.
through a bolometer mount (~hp~ Model 476A or equiva-
lent) to the RF OUTPUT jack,
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o n. Remove r -f generator side plate so that clearance between
o
Q the attenuator probe and r-f amplifier tank may be observed.
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CAUTION - - - - - - - - - - j
The following step must be executed as care-

fully as possible to insure that the pick-up
loop does not make contact with anyone of the
amplifier coils. These coils are the power
amplifier tuning coils and are at B+ potential.
Contact with the attenuator pick-up loop would
be des tructive to the attenuator components.
o. With the attenuator dial set exactly on 0 dbm and the OUT-
PUT VOLTS meter set to SET LEVEL. manually advance
the attenuator probe into the housing until the r -f output
signal is exactly 1 milliwatt (0 dbm) as read on the ex-
ternal power meter,
Q p. Tighten down the nut on the split screw so that the probe
co
o may be actuated by its drive system. Carefully check to
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see that there is clearance between the various turret
coils and the pick-up loop when the attenuator dial is set
to +4 db.
q. Replace r-f generator side plate. Using the power meter.

check the output at 0 db (1. 0 milliwatt) at the higher fre-
quencies on the B. C. D. and E bands. If necessary. the
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self-co:'1tained output meter calibration can be adjusted by
means of R62 (see Figure 14). See paragraph 4~15 for
complete OUTPUT VOLTS meter recalibration instructions.
4-13 REPLACEMENT OF LAMP II
Lamp II acts as a thermal resistance having a high positive tem-

perature coefficient and is used to maintain constant output volt-
age from the 400 - and 1000 -cycle oscillator. The S6 type lamps
used for this purpose ordinarily vary widely from one lamp to
another and produce widely varying output voltage from this oscil-
lator. Potentiometer R 7 is provided for adjustment of the oscil-
lator output voltage for various S6 lamps.
After the lamp 11 has been replaced~ the oscillator voltage, as

measured at pin 3 of V2~ should be adjusted to 2 volts rms; if it
cannot be adjusted to this value~ another lamp must be tried.
4-14 CALIBRATION OF THE PERCENT MODULATION METER
Recalibration of the PERCENT MODULATION meter may be nec-

essary following a repair of the modulation measuring circuits or
after replacement of the meter itself. The method of calibration
outlined below requires the use of a peak-reading electronic volt-
meter capable of measuring a-c voltages to 500 megacycles, such
as the -hp- Model 410B~ and requires a tuned step-up transformer
to obtain adequate output voltage from the generator for measure-
ment. Basically. this method of modulation measurement con-
sists of measuring the peak value of the r -f output signal wi th and
wi thout modulation. A doubling of the peak output voltage indi-
cated on the multim.eter represents 100% m.odulation of the output
signal~ while lesser percentages of m.odulation are indicated by
proportionally smaller voltage increm.ents.
To measure modulation by the voltmeter m.ethod~ it will be nec-

essary to fabricate a tuned circuit sim.ilar to that shown below.
Materials at hand may be used as substitutes for those listed.
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COIL A
COIL B
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o Ceramic. polystyrene or similar
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~ in. between turns. (Approx. 1/4 in.
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Tuning capaci tor = 7 to 45 I-ll-lf.
The following procedure for calibrating the PERCENT MODULA-

TION meter may be used with either internal or external modu-
Q)
CJ) lation.
a. With the controls set as below. turn the power switch on

and allow the instrument to warm up.
FREQUENCY RANGE C ban.d

MEGACYCLES dial 75 to 85 mc
Q MOD, SELECTOR 1000
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...0 OUTPUT VOLTS meter Adjus t to SET LEVEL
PERCENT MODULATION Adjus~ for 0%
Attenuator o dbm
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b. Connect the signal generator to the test apparatus as shown
in the diagram below.
-hp- Model 410B
-hp- Model 608C
VHF Signal Genera tor VHF Vacuum Tube
Voltmeter
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c. Set the 410B voltage range switch to the 10-volt a-c range.
d. Adjust the capacitor on the r-f transformer to obtain great-

est output as read on the vacuum tube voltmeter.
e. Reading from the 0 to 3 volt scale on the multimeter, ad-

just the output attenuator on the 608D for a reading of I
volt on the multimeter.
NOTE
The actual voltage from the tuned circuit

will be within the 10~volt range; however,
the linear portion of the 3-volt scale can
be used as a modulation indicator since
the I-volt calibration mark now represents
0% modulation and the 2 -volt calibration
will represent 100% modulation, with the
intermediate calibrations corresponding
to the calibrations on the PERCENT MODU-
LA TION meter in the signal generator.
Accuracy of modulation indication as read
from the 410B Voltmeter will be within ±5%.
f. Adjust the MOD, LEVEL control for a reading correspond-

ing to 1. 8 on the 410B Voltmeter.
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g. Application of high percentages of modulation may result
in a slight rise (1/2 db) in the OUTPUT VOLTS meter in-
dication. If necessary, readjust the OUTPUT LEVEL
control to obtain a reading at SET LEVEL on the OUTPUT
VOLTS meter.
h. Adjust R104 (see Figure 13) to provide a reading of 80% on

the PERCENT MODULATION meter.
i. Check the meter calibration for other modulation percent-

ages, e. g., 1. 1 on the voltmeter corresponds to 10%
modulation, 1. 2 to 20%, etc. The setting of R104 may be
refined to obtain best overall calibration accuracy of the
PERCENT MODULATION meter.
NOTE
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0
Cl control must be set at all times to pro-
CO vide a reading at SET LEVEL on the
0
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MONITOR SERVICE
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following. replacement of the attenuator probe, components in the
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power moni toring circuits, or replacement of the meter itself.
If it becomes necessary to replace CR2 or R60 in the power moni-
tor assembly, the frequency response of the meter circuit will
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also be affected and must be readjusted.
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Do not disturb the positioning of the components in
the r~f power monitor assembly (see Figure 15)
until instructed to do so in procedure. The posi-
Cl tion and lead lengths of resistor R60 and L 17 and
co
0 the characteristics of crystal CR2 all affect the
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frequency response of the meter circuit, mostly
on the E band and to a lesser degree on the D
band. To restore "flat" frequency response re~
quires care and skill in repositioning.
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The method of calibration outlined below requires the use of a
50-ohm bolometer mount and power meter, such as the Hewlett-
Packard Model 476A Universal Bolometer Mount and Model 430B
Power Meter, to measure the r ~f signal power from the generator.
To reset the frequency response of the higher bands, such as fol-
lowing replacement of CR2 or R60, the OUTPUT VOLTS meter
must first be checked for accuracy as described in steps "a"
through "i" below, then adjusted as described in step "j". Pro~
ceed as follows:
a, Connect the 608D to a source of 115~vo1t a-c power. Turn

on the power switch and allow to warm up with the operat-
ing controls in the following posi tions:
MOD. SELECTOR CW
FREQUENCY CONTROL 75 to 80 megacycles
FREQUENCY RANGE C band
AMP. TRIMMER Adjus t for max. output
OUTPUT LEVEL Adjust for SET LEVEL
MOD. LEVEL Extreme counterclockwise
Attenuator o dbm
b. Connect the power meter and bolometer mount to the RF
OUTPUT jack on the signal generator.
c. With the attenuator set for exactly 0 dbm, adjust the OUT-
PUT LEVEL control to obtain exactly 0 dbm on the ex-
ternal power meter.
d. If necessary, adjust R62 to obtain an exact reading at SET

LEVEL on the self~contained OUTPUT VOLTS meter.
e. Using the external power meter, check the 0 and +7 db

calibration points of the OUTPUT VOLTS meter (points
-4 and +3 decibels from the 0 dbm level).
f. Adjust the OUTPUT LEVEL control to obtain -4 dbm as

read on the external power meter. If necessary, adjust
R62 to obtain a reading of 0 db on the s elf -contained OUT-
PUT VOLTS meter.
g. Set OUTPUT LEVEL control for +3 dbm as read on the

external power meter. If necessary, adjust R61 to obtain
a reading of +7 db on the self-contained OUTPUT VOLTS
meter. =II::
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steps "f" and "g" must be repeated to obtain best overall t)
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accuracy of calibration. o
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i. Recheck accuracy of calibration at SET LEV 1!::L (+4 dbm)
and, if neces sary, adjus t R62 to obtain an e~~aet reading
at this point.
j. Recheck calibration at SET LEVEL at frequencies of 100,

250, and 400 megacycles. If the calibration is high or low
at the higher frequencies, the OUTPUT VOLTS meter
reading may be corrected by adjusting the inductance of
L 17. Shortening the coil (increasing the inductance) will
decrease the meter reading as shown in the diagram below.
Lengthening the coil (decreasing the inductance) will in=
crease the meter reading.
CAUTION
Great care should be taken to change

only the length of the coil and not to
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o ponents in the power monitor assembly.
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If the frequency response is satisfactory at all frequencies up to
approximately 300 mc but tends to rise or fall at the higher fre-
quencies, the pigtail connection of resistor R60 which connects to
coil L 17 may be adjusted very slightly to raise or lower the meter
reading at the higher frequencies only. Again, great care must
be used to adjust the positioning of only one component at a time
and to follow each adjustment with a power measurement to see
the exact effect of the adjustment. In general, increasing the
capaci.ty between this pigtail and ground may be expected to de-
crease the meter reading at only the higher frequencies.
The graph on the next page shows the increase or decrease in the
reading of the OUTPUT VOLTS meter that is obtained at different
frequencies when making each one of the three possible adjust-
ments. Only minor adjustments should be made (very small change
in physical position), using the graph for a guide as to the approxi-
mate results that may be expected.
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4-16 REPAIRING THE CALIBRATOR OSCILLATOR
To replace any of the components in the frequency calibrator

oscillator circuit, other than the tube and crystals, the oscil-
lator chassis must be removed from the r-f generator assembly
as follows:
a. With signal generator out of its cabinet, remove the

side plate from the r -f generator housing.
b. Unsolder the shielded heater power (black) lead from

the feed-thru capacitor in the top of the compartment.
c. Unsolder the shielded plate (white) lead from the tie

point in the top of the compartment.
d. Unsolder the output lead from filter FL 7.

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0
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co lator chas sis is now free to be removed.
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4-17. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE TROUBLE CHECK AND PAR
1. A. Low CW RF output Low heater voltage from V17. Check heater voltage.
(cannot obtain full-scale Weak oscillator V6. described in paragra
reading on output level meter). " buffer V7. V7 by tneasuring r-f
" amplifier VB. in tube cotnparttnent.
Replace tubes to itnpr
Low power supply voltage. Check the +225-volt a
B. Low CW RF output Open attenuator impedance- Check resistance of a

(output level meter in- matching network. Should be 53 ohtns.
dicates normal output).
C. Low CW output at Weak v6. Check by replacing V

low frequency end of the
E band. Weak VB. Check by replacing V
J.. I D. Intermittent opera- Poor connections at contacts Clean contacts. If ne

N tion on anyone band. on oscillator or atnplifier contact for greater p
I coil turre ts.
2. Output signal cannot be Weak V5. Check by replacing V

reduced by OUTPUT
LEVEL control (output
meter remains upscale).
3. A. Output level drifts. Weak V6. Check v6 by replacin
B. Output level drifts Power supply does not Check stability of reg
(with changes in line regulate properly. -165-volt supplies.
voltage).
C. High residual hutn Satne as above.

on output signal may be
read on PERCENT MODU-
LA TION me ter when no
tnodulation is applied.
qooasoqi/; aAoqt! pUt! 261 1t!1~as SS/ 61/ S 0809

608D 5/19/55 Serial 192 a.ud abcve #608D006
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE TROUBLE CHECK AND PAR
4. Frequency calibration Tube characteristic differences Adjust C 18 for corre

inaccurate at high fre- following replaceUlent of V6. bands. See paragrap
quency ends of all bands.
5. Little or no indication Crystal diode CR2. See paragraph 4-15.

from output meter. CR3 for short.
No r-f output.
6. Change in mod. per sent Overmodulation can be due to Check amplitude of r

causes change in output actual r-f signal being less than external powe r me te
level meter. (About 10% indicated or due to Ulodulation Check gain of modula
is normal.) being greater than the indicated Check modulation of
I amount. on oscilloscope.
0'
W
I
7. Distortion of the modu- Weak r-f power amplifier V8. Check distortion of t
la ti on envelope, par- Weak r-f oscillator V6. wave from modulator
ticularly at high modu- Distorted modulating wave Check by replaceme
lation levels. from oscillator V2 or amplifier Check r-f drive to p
V3. should be 4 to 11 vol
8. Internal modulation Loose 3-watt laUlp 11 in modu- Tighten lamp in sock

not possible. lation oscillator V2.
9. RF output signal does Weak cathode follower V4 in Replace V4.

not go to zero when modulator.
generator is switched
to PULSE operation and
no pulses are applied.
POWER SUPPLY R 82 (RF FIL. ADJ RF GENERATOR ASSeMBLY
(REAR CHASSIS) BEHIND GUSSET) (TUBE COMPARTMENT)
FL6 FL4 FL2 FL5 FL3 FLI
0'
o
00
tl
• •
RF GENERATOR
ASSEMBLY
ATTENUATOR (TUNING COMPARTMENTS
CABLE BEHIND THIS SIDE PLATE)
Fig. 12. Model 608D Signal Generator Right Side View,

Cabinet Rem.oved "#:
0'
o
00
tj
o
o
0'
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MODULATION METER AMPLIFIER POWER SUPPLY
r_------..A.. .- -----~ _------""'--------_

R104(M2 METER CALIS. ADJ,)
R89 R77 R68
C54
C39 C55 C52A
XV18 XVI9 XV20
C40
~----R71(-160V ADJ.)
~1-;..:.-----R80(t225V ADJ.)
...........:...-XVI4
~.,:--XVt~
-.0
o
o
Q ---C45
CO
o ---C46
-.0
=II:: ATTEN, PROBE a CABLE
CR4 CR5 eRG T2

1........_ - - - - ,,- )
v
POWER SU PPLY HEATER SUPPLY MULTIVIBRATOR
Q
co
o
-.0
Fig. 13. Model 608D Signal Generator Rear View,

Cabinet Removed
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MODULATOR SECTION
A
( 'I
C7 R39
Cl C8 Cl1 CI2
VI V3 V4 V5
j 1
0'
o
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tl
en
ro
....
"Ii
III
51 V2 I' T3 VII ATTEN. FILAMENTS .....
MOD. DRIVE PRIMARY
SELECTOR R7 C5 C36 VIO PULLEY
(OSC HIGH VOLTAGE
AMPLITUDE) SECONDARY
""..... v,-------l ""'----...vJ""---) \......----v,,------)
MODULATION CRYSTAL CALIBRATOR Tf
OSCILLATOR AMPLIFIER
"*l:
0'
o
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t1
o
o
0'
Fig. 14. Model 608D Signal Generator Left Side View,
Cabinet Removed
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RF AMP COMPARTMENT RF OSC COMPARTMENT
, ,
AMPLIFIER va OSCILLATOR V6
TUNING TUNING
CAPACITOR CAPACITOR
C 17B CI7A
R57 R45 R44
RF TUBE
OUTPUT ATTENUATOR
RF POWER MONITOR--7:2--r--;
ASSEMBLY
MIXER OIODE CRI---~:;"
C6t (STANDOFF INS)--~7"""·

-.0
o
o 5 MC OSCILLATOR V9
Q -AMPLIFIER COIL TURRET
CO
o
-.0 CALIBRATOR COUPLING LOOP
* CRYSTAL
YI
HETERODYNE
CALIBRATOR
......
.....ell
H
\1)
U)
Fig. 15. R-F Generator Assembly, Side Plate Removed

to Show Tuning Compartments
Q
CO
o
-.0
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V6
TUBE SOCKET
FREQUENCY DIAL HUB
(DIAL REMOVED)
OSC. TRIMMER
CIS
DIAL INDEXING PINS--t--"__-~L-_. CATHODE CLIP
_HEATER POWER
RF OSCILLATOR -----iii~.J!rr:.:--;J~~ ____----TUBE RETAINER RING

V6
(C 26)
+225 V DC TO OSC.
a AMPL.
RF BUFFER----- _
V7
TUBE SOCKET
va _~--- AMP. TRIMMER C32
RF AMPLI FIER --------.,;O--.:::~

VS
TUBE RETAINER -----AMPL. HEATER FILTER

FL9
•
• , , _ . - ; . - - - - - 6 . 3 VAC FOR
MODULATION TO ~-------'=--~=--- OSCILLATOR V9
RF AMPL.
"--_--OUTPUT FROM RF
POWER MONITOR
OUTPUT ATTENUATOR -----_--!._ .~-;-----HETERODYNE

FROM
SIGNAL
CALI BRATOR
HOUSING
=II:
a-
o
00
Fig. 16. Tube Compartment of R-F Generator Assembly, t:l
Frequency Dial and Cover Plate Removed o
o
a-
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608D 5/19/55 Serial 192 and above #608D006
MODULATION INDICATOR
r- - - ---------------,
I I
I MODULATION MODULATION MODULATION
INDICATOR METER METER I
I AMPLIFIER RECTIFI ER BRIDGE I
I VIS, VI9 V20 V21
I
I
L _ _ I-- _
J
RF POWER
MONITOR
RF GENERATOR
•
r--------------------- 1-----
I" I ..
RF RF RF POWER
I OSCILLATOR BUFFER AMPLIFIER I ~ ATTENUATOR
I I V6 V7 VS
0"-
~ IL
I _
-------~-----
MODULATOR CALI BRATO
r-------------- f-----, ,-- -----
I
I
J
I ' INTERNAL I
MODULATION I BEAT
I OUTPUT LEVEL I
OSCIL LATOR I '- CA
V2 CONTROL I f""I
I V5 I ~ ZOO).l.VAC
A
Z VAC I (APPROX.J
I ~
I
I I I
.035 VAC I I fZV. RF
r---- I
IEXT. MOD·II I I
~ MODULATION MODULATION /./ VAC CATHODE XTAL CALIBRATION
@..J . I LIMITER 1.'HAC1
AMPLIFIER I -. FOLLOWER I I OSCILLATOR
VI V3 V4 I I V9
IEXT. PULSE II ' I ' I ' I I I ' I
·L ~ L
Fig. 17. Signal Tracing Block Diagram.

+ +
RECTIFIER +360V DC
VOLTAGE REGULATOR +225VOC REGULATEO
INPUT OUTPUT ADJUSTED BY R71
CR4 - CRS V12. V13, V16B
...±. +
HEATER SUPPLY 7.6V RMS OF 1000 CPS
SQUARE WAVE
MULTIVI BRATOR o
OUTPUT AOJUSTE BY R87
- V17 - 0-
C
ex
t:;
+ +
RECTIFIER +260V DC VOLTAGE REGULATOR -/65V DC REGULATEO
INPUT OUTPUT ADJUST.'EO 8Y R80
CR 6 V14. VI6A
-
CIl
('1)
....
I-t
.~
REFERENCE TUBE
VIS
::It::
0'
o
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t)
o
o
0'
Fig. 17a. Block Diagram of Power Supply
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NOTES PERTAINING TO ALL
TUBE SOCKET VOLTAGE-RESISTANCE DIAGRAMS
1. CONDITIONS OF MEASUREMENT
Unless otherwise noted, measurements made

with respect to chassis ground using volt-
meter having 20, OOO-ohm-per-volt sensitivity
and with front panel controls at the following
settings:
FREQUENCY 100 MC
MODo SELECTOR ~~ lOOO'\,
MOD. LEVEL ..,-- 30%
OUTPUT LEVEL - - Set Level
R 71 and R80 in the power supply section

were set to provide the normal supply volt-
ages of +225v and ~165v, respectively,
2. 20, OOO-ohm-~ er-volt meter cannot be

used for this measurement since it
will load the circuit and provide an
......
....cd!-i erroneous reading. A vacuum-tube
voltmeter should be used here,
(\)
U)
3, Reading taken at minimum and maxi-
mum setting of OUTPUT LEVEL controL
o
00
o
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XVI XV3 XV4
6S07 6Cl6 6Cl6
4.0V N.C. N.C.
30K
OV OV OV 6.3 VAC 6.3 VAC
4S0K 0.0. 490K 0.0. 0.0.
-
225V N C. 5V OV OV (
1M 360.0. 0.0. 0.0.
63VAC 135V N.C. t65V N.C. 225V

0.0. 1.25M lOOK 95K
4.0V I 1.75V 150V 5V 225 V 22V
30 K 10K 120K I 360.0. 95 K I 2SK
1 L -,
1 r-- J
1 _ ______
-----------, I I
I I I
I I
I
II
I
6 6 6 A ,
6
H1 I
, ,I
~ ~ ~
~ m ~
I II I
RIGHT SIDE
I
D
-.J 1 10
N
I r--------
I [(0
I
I
cry------r----
I I
I
I I
6.6V I ov
140.0. OV II 0.0.
OV 6.3VAC (SEE 6.3VAC
1/II
1.15M 0.0. 0.0. ---o.n:
165 V 6.3 VAC OV 6.3 VAC
lOOK 0.0. O.n. 0.0.
OV 29V OV 60V
O.n. SOK 0.0. 220K
1.1V OV OV -IV
500.0. 30K 0.0. lOOK
XV2 XVIO
5814/12 AU 7 5814/12 AU 7
Fig. 18. Tube Socket Voltage and Resistance Diagratn,

Right Side Chassis
Q()()(TQ()QJl aAoa-e DUB 7h T TB'l~aC' CC/t..T/C IIQna

608D 5/19/55 Serial 192 and ab..ove *608D006
XVI8 XV19 XV20

6AH6 6AH6 5726
1.2 V a V 1.1 V OV BOV 6.3 VAC

175 n 0.11 170 .0. 0.0. 120 K =
OV 6.3 VAC OV 6.3 VAC B4V(SEE NOTE 2) 6.3 VAC
500K on 500K 0.0. 10M ..... 22S
= lOO
BOV B4V
120K 10M 6.3
1.2 V 100V I.IV I I \ 90V BOV , N.C. =

B9V
175.11 ''-----'-'20:...:0....:.K 175.11 I 200K 120K I
IS K
i--r=r=~~6--~~==-~-r - ~-----~---- ~~J

O 0 0 - ---- --~;---- 1 - - -
r ------------
160V 225V
0
I / 2M 100 K \
O on \
125V 390V 390V
0- --.., BO K "i5Oi< 150 K
REAR _, I
00- -30V 225V 160V
I CHASSIS L-- I I l 1.2 M lOOK 2M
-J
v.> I I
I Q I I I OV 6.3 VAC OV
I I I I on 0.11 0.0.
I I XV16
I I 60BO
I I I I
I I I L----------------------
L ,
j - - - --oy-------l I
I
I / 0.0. I
OV OVDC I N.C. +90V I OV OV
26V ,r------...:o:..::..o. = \ I 36 K ion on
33 K +B7V N.C. + B5V(SEE NOTE 2) 6.3 VAC -1 V (SEE
OV
210 V 36K ~' ---o:n. 1.15
0.0.
lOOK
N.C. 11SV
210V OV
on I.ISM
100 K
OVDC N.C. +90V 165V OV
OV 26V
0.11 33 K 9.5 K 36 K 20K o
XVI7 XVI5 XV14
56B7 5651 6AU6WA
(SEE NOTE 4) (SEE NOTE 4)
Fig. 19. Tube Socket Voltage and Resistance Diagram,

Rear Chassis
608D 5/19/55 Serial 192.and above #608D006
va
RF POWER AMPLIFIER RF
5876 XV7
R F BUFFER
OV HEATER - - - - - . . 6 BC4
OV
+1 V TO +30V
On.
(SEE NOTE 3) ATHODE
lOOn. C OV 2V
On. lOOn.
90V -2V TO f1V
OV lOOK on.
0J1, GRID - ::
90 V ~
lOOK OV
OV on.
215 V
100 K ANODE ·1
YN'
~ on. I OV
1 on.
I I r------
L L------- j
-----1 I I
I
I I I
I
I
I I
I
LEFT SIDE I I
~ I I
U1 I
I XV9 I
I I ,
6AU6WA
,I I'
~ rf=:~7"' ~ I
OV OV u
u
On. On. L ~
60 V OV
270 K On. -
h=:
DV I 220V 2-
On. lOOK
I
I I
L -1
Fig. 20. Tube Socket Voltage and Resistance Diagram,

R-F Generator Assembly
SECTION V
TABLE OF REPLACEABLE PARTS
NOTE
Any changes in the Table of Replaceable Parts will be

listed on a Production Change sheet at the front of this
manual.
When ordering parts from the factory always include

the following information:
Instrument model number

Serial number
-hp- stock number of part
Description of part
\"'ircuit -hp- Mf r. *
& Mf r s .
Ref. Description Stock No. Designation
C 18, 32, Capacitor: variable, glass dielectric 13 -3 Corning Glass Wk~

59 .3 to 3 ~~f #680015
C23 Capacitor: variable, glass dielectric 13 -21 Corning Glass Wks.

1 to 12 ~~f #683040
C37 Consists of insulated metal pin and 608A -34Q HP

bras s sleeve 608A-34P HP
CAPACITOR: fixed, mica dielectric,

±100/0, 500 vdcw (unless otherwise
noted)
e2, 3 5600, 300 vdcw 15-42 A, Type 1464X
C4 470, ±50/0 15-90 Z, KR 1347
C6, 50, 53 1800 14-47 V, Type OXM
C 10 39 0 s ±50/0 14-43 V, Type OXM
C 13 100 14-100 V, Type OXM
C 16 100, button type 15-53 Z , Type M -1 00
C25 50, (2 required) 512 -112 HP
C29 56 15-48 Z, Type M-I00
C33 65 608D-82 HP
CAPACITOR: fixed, ceramic dielectric,

±50/0, 500 vdcw, value' in I-lJ.lf
(unless otherwise noted)
C9 r 34, 35, 10,000 15-43 A, Type BPD. 01

41,43,44,
49,51,57,
66
C14, IS, 1,000, ±200/0. feed-thru type 15-68 L, Style 327

28, 31
C19 5,000 15-47 A, Type BPD. 005
C20,21 47 15-34 A, SI47 I-lJ.lf ±50/0

NPO
*See "List of Manufacturers Code Letters For Replaceable Parts Table."

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Circuit -hp- Mfr. *& Mfrs.

C22 10, ±O. 5 ~~f 15-30 A, CI-l
C24 2.2, ±100/0 15-52 DD, #GA-4
C26, 65 2,000, ±200/0, disc type 15-80 A, BPD.002
C30 0.47 15-74 DD
C38, 64 550, ±100/0 15-37 Z, Type M-I00
C60 5, ±0.5 Wf 15-29 A, CI-l
C61 5 (approx.) standoff insulator 34-9 HP

(2 reqd.)
CAPACITOR: fixed, paper dielectric,

±100/0, 400 vdcw, value in ~f
C1, 8,11, O. 1, ±200/0 16-35 CC, 68P 10404

12,27,36,
39,56,58
C5 0.22 16-48 CC, 67P22494
C47,48 0 01, 600 vdcw

0 16-11 CC, 73P 10306
C68 Special trimmer, fine freq. adj. 608D-59H HP
CAPACITOR: fixed, electrolytic,

450 vdcw, value in ~f
C7AB, 10, dual section 18-32 J, CE42F100R

C52AB,
C55,46AB
C40, 42 80 18-34 J, CE41F800R
C45 45 18-33 J, CE41F450R
CR1/7 Rectifier, crystal 212-GllA HP
CR2/3 Rectifier, crystal 212-1N82 HP
CR4/5 Rectifier, metallic 212-104 Int'l. Rec t.

B13D1NTBGX

-80-
Circuit -hp- Mfr.* & Mfrs.

CR6 Rectifier, metallic 212-103 Int'!. Rect.

A9BINTBGX
Fl Fuse, 3.2 amp 211-45 T, 31303.2
F3 Fuse, .25 amp 211-6 T, 312.250
FLI/4/7 Filter, Radio Frequency: red 608A-27A HP
FL2/3/5 Filter, Radio Frequency: green 608A-27D HP
FL6 Filter, Radio Frequency: blue 608D-27C HP
FL8 Filter, Radio Frequency: white 608D-27B HP
FL9 Filter, R. F. Choke 608D-60D HP
II Lamp, Incandescent: 3 watt 211-4 o

13, 14 Lamp, dial illuminating; lamp, pilot 211-47 o
Jl/2 Connector, BNC female 125-UG- HP

290/U
J3 Connector, Receptacle: phone jack 124-11 KK, SF-JAX-21
J4 Panel Jack, body G-76A HP
J4D Bushing G-76A-l HP
J4A Bead "A" (large) G-76A-2 HP
J4B Bead "B" ( small) G-76A-3 HP
J4C Spacer G-76A-4 HP
J4E Contact, female 125-49 HP
J5 Connector, Receptacle: motor base 125-25 0, #2711

socket

-81-
Circuit -hp- Mf r. *
&1 Mf r s .
L6/7 Coil, Variable: 10-20 ~h 48-22 MM, #32
L8 Choke, R.F. : 4. 5 ~h 608D-60C HP
L9 Choke p R. F.: 4. 5 ~h 608D-60J HP
L10/11 Choke p R.F. : 4. 5 ~h 608D-60K HP
M1 Meter, Microammeter: 50 microamp 112 -62 Weston #301
M2 Meter, Milliammeter: 1 milliamp 112 -56 Weston #301
04/5/6 Knob, round p w / skirt 37-11 Kurz=Kasch Inc. ,

S-380-64-DD-L-
522
Knob, round p (fine freq. adjust) 608D-74B HP
03 Knob, round, 3/4 in. dia. 608D-74A HP
07/8 Knob, bar 37=19 Dimeo-Gray Co.

46A42256
010 Knob p round, w/skirt, counterbored 212A-74A HP
012 Knob, attenuator, with dial 608D-40A HP

013 Knob. frequency vernier dial 612A-74 HP
014 Handle, frequency vernier G-74A HP
015 Dial, frequency vernier 608D-40B HP
016 Window p attenuator dial G-99C HP
017 Knob p fine frequency adjust 608D-74B HP
RESISTOR: fixed, composition,

1/5 watt, ±10% tolerance
R60, 109 100 ohms 21-100 F p Type 997CX

R108 27 ohms 21-27 F, Type 997CX

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Circuit -hp- Mfr. * & Mfrs.

Rl10 47 ohms 21-47 F, Type 997CX

RIll 150 ohms 21~150 F, Type 997CX

1/2 watt, ±10% tolerance,
(value in ohms unless otherwise
noted)
R16-, 24, 26 56 23-56 B, EB 5601

32,39,89,
95
R41 180 23-180 B, EB 1811
R46. 12 23-12 B, EB 1201
R48 270K 23-270K B, EB 2741
R49 470 23~470 B, EB 4711
R51 lOOK 23-100K B, EB 1041
R8 , 94 470K 23~470K B, EB 4141
R1l4 1000 23-1000 B, EB 1021
R1l7 100 23-100 B, EB IOU
RESISTOR: fixed, composi tion, 1 watt,

±10% tolerance
(value in ohms unless otherwise noted)
RI, 115 56K 24-56K B, GB 5631
R9, 66,70 150K 24-150K B, GB 1541

~ ~
RIO, 119 1500 24-10 5K B, GB 1521
RIl, 22,53 1M 24-1M B, GB 1051

69,76,78,
101
R12 lOOK 24-100K B, GB 1041
R8, 13, 6B, 1000 24~1000 B, GB 1021

77, U8
•
*See "List of Manufacturers Code Letters For Replaceable Parts Table. II

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Circuit -hp- Mfr.* & Mfrs.

RI5,23, 470K 24-470K B, GB 4741

30,38
R19,50 10K 24-10K B, GB 1031
R25,82 330 24-330 B, GB 3311
R29 39K 24-39K B, GB 3931
R31 560K 24-560K B, GB 5641
R34,52, 120K 24-120K B, GB 1241

54
R36 180 24-180 B, GB 1811
R40 180K 24-180K B, GB 1841
R57 470 24-470 B, GB 4711
R65 12K 24-12K B, GB 1231
R67 1. 8M 24~ 1. 8M B, GB 1851
R72,79, 220K 24-220K B, GB 2241

81
R73 27K 24-27K B, GB 2731
R 75,83, 33K 24-33K B, GB 3331

86
R84.85 68K 24~68K B, GB 6831
R90,91 82 24-82 B, GB 8201
R93, 98 82K 24-82K B, GB 8231
R96 150 24-150 B, GB 1511
R99 1800 24-1800 B, GB 1821
RI00 10M 24-10M B, GB 1061

RI05 220 24-220 B, GB 2211
*See "List of Manufacturers Code Letters For Replaceable Parts Table. "
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2 watt, ±10%
R14,44 12K 25-12K B, HB 1231
R17,18 8 2K
0 25-8.2K B, HB 8221
R20 2.2K 25-2.2K B, HB 2221
R21 18K 25-18K B, HB 1831
R28,92, 22K 25-22K B, HB 2231

97,102,
107
R42 470 25-470 B, HB 4711
R55 27K 25-27K B, HB 2731
R74 68K 25-68K B, HB 6831
RESISTOR: fixed, wirewound,

±10%, 10 watt
R27 5K, ±1%, 5 watt 26-45 Dale Prod•• Inc.

#RS-5
R33 15K 26-25 S, Type 1-3/4E
R43 5000 26-8 S, Type 1-3/4E
R45 3000 26-3 S, Type 1-3/4E
R47 6300 26-61 S, Type 1-3/4E
Rl16 7500 26-9 S, Type 1-3/4E
R121 1/2, ±2Q'%, 5 watt 26-76 S
R35 7500, ±5%, 20 watt 27-24 S

- 85-

RESISTOR: variable, cOtnposition ±10%
R2 20K, 2.25 watt, R. H. log taper 210-70 HP
R7, 61 2000, ±20% 210-14 HP
R37A,B 2K-50K dual 210-71 HP
R56 1M, ±20%, R. H. log taper 210-66 HP
R62 25K, ±20%, 1 watt 210-11 G, BA1-010-1990

R 71, 80 50K 210-36 HP
R87 1500, linear taper 210-33 HP
R104, 106 10K, linear taper 210-35 HP
Sl Switch, Rotary: 5 position 310-138 Oak Mfg. Co.

61354HC
S3 Swi tch, Toggle 310-21 HP
T1 Transfortne'r, Power 910-110 HP

T2 Transfortner. Audio: filatnent type 912 -45 HP
T3 Transfortner. Audio: phone 912-40 HP
VI Tube: 6BQ7 212 -6BQ7 ZZ

V2/21 Tube: 12AU7 212-12AU7 ZZ
V3/4/5 Tube: 6CL6 212 -6CL6 zz
V6 Tube: 5675 212-5675 ZZ
V7 Tube: 6BC4 212-6BC4 ZZ
V8 Tube: 5876 212-5876 ZZ
V9/12/14 Tube: 6AU6 212-6AU6 ZZ
V10/11 Tube: 12AT7 212-12AT7 zz
V13/16 Tube: 6080 212-6080 ZZ
V15 Tube: 5651 212-5651 ZZ
V17 Tube: 5687 212-5687 ZZ
V18/19 Tube: 6AH6 212-6AH6 ZZ
V20 Tube: 6AL5 212-6AL5 ZZ
*See "List of Manufacturers Code Letters For Replaceable Parts Table. "
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Circuit -hp- Mfr. *& Mfrs.

WI Power Cord 812-68 HP
XF 1 Fuseholder 140-16 T, 342003
XII Lampholder, candelabra base 145 -15 Leecraft Mfg. Co.

#659. 1
X13 Lampholder, dial illuminating 145 -13 #708-1
XIIA Lamp, locking spring 146-15 HP
XI4 Pilot light holder 145 -2 II, B10B-121
XVI. 2, 3, Tube socket, 9 pin noval 120-10 Elko. 377PH

4,5,7,10,
11,17,21
XV9,12, Tube socket, 7 pin miniature 120-11 E1ko. 316PH

14,15,18,
19,20
XV13,16 Tube socket, octal 120-7 E1ko. 335BC
XV6/8 Tube socket, pencil triode filament 120 -12 H, 54A16325

contact assembly, oscillator cathode
Spacer, Osc. Grid 608D-59A HP

~ ".
4
Spring, detent 608D-59C HP
Roller. detent 608D-59D HP
25 Turret Assembly, Amplifier 608D-60A HP
Turret Blank, Amplifier 608D-83A HP
Turret Blank, Oscillator 608D-83B HP
Turret Assembly, Oscillator 608D-60B HP
Attenuator Probe Assembly 608D-34 HP
Attenuator Drive Cable, 36" long 816-3-608- HP

D
Frequency Dial Window 608D-83C HP
Bezel, frequency window 608D-83E HP
Clamp. tube, for V13/16 140-46 HP

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Circuit -hp- Mfr . • & Mfrs.

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Clamp, tube, spring (short) 140-12 HP
Clamp, tube, spring (Med.) 140 -13 HP
Contact Assy. for oscillator 608A-IOOK HP

pickup coil
Contact, Osc. grid 608A-IOOV HP
Contact, Amp. cathode 608A-IOOW HP
Insulator Card, attenuator 608A-34C HP
Insulator, ceramic shoulder bushing 34-9 Gen. ·Ceramics

Corp. # 1493 -00
Insulator, standoff, ceramic: 34-34 Gen. Ceramics

Corp. # 1023 -04-
3/4"
Insulator, standoff, ceramic 34-11 G
1/2" long x 1/2" diaD
Spacer, ceramic 34-10 HP

5/8" long, 1-1/2" diaD
Wrench, spanner 612A-38A HP
XYI Socket, Crys tal 120-37 H, #54A-17358
Yl Crystal, 5 megacycle 41-34 Knight
*See "Lut of Manufacturers Code Letters For Replaceable Parts Table."

-88-
.
,
LIST OF MANUFACTURERS CODE LETTERS

FOR REPLACEABLE PARTS TABLE
Code Letter Manufacturer
A Aerovox Corp.
B Allen-Bradley Co.
C AlTIperite Co.
D Arrow, Hart and HegelTIan
E BusslTIan l\1anufacturing Co.
F CarborundulTI Co.
G Centralab
H Cinch Manufacturing Co.
HP Hewlett-Packard
I Clarostat Manufacturing Co.
J Cornell Dubilier Electric Co.
K Hi-Q Division of Aerovox Corp.
L Erie Resistor Corp.
M Federal Telephone and Radio Corp.
N General Electric Co.
o General Electric Supply Corp.
P Girard-Hopkins
R International Resistance Co.
S LectrohlTI, Inc.
T Littelfuse, Inc.
V MicalTIold Radio Corp.
X p. R. Mallory Co., Inc.
Z SangalTIo Electric Co.
AA Sarkes Tarzian
CC Sprague Electric Co.
("I") DD Stackpole Carbon Co.
EE
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Sylvania Electric Products, Inc.
FF Western Electric Co.
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I
N HH AlTIphenol
II Dial Light Co. of AlTIerica
KK Switchcraft, Inc.
LL GrelTIar Mfg. Co.
MM Carad Corp.
ZZ Any tube having RETMA standard characteristics
90BY013
CLAIM FOR DAMAGE IN SHIPMENT
The instrument should be tested as soon as it is received. If it fails
to operate properly, or is damaged in any way, a claim should be filed with the
carrier. A full report of the damage should be obtained by the claim agent,
and this report should be forwarded to us. We will then advise you of the dis-
position to be made of the equipment and arrange for repair or replacement.
Include model number, type number and serial numher when referring to this
instrument for any reason.
WARRANTY
Hewlett-Packard Company warrants each instrument manu-
factured by them to be free from defects in material and workman-
ship. Our liability under this warranty is limited to servicing or
adjusting any instrument returned to the factory for that purpose
and to replace any defective parts thereof (except tubes, fuses and
batteries). This warranty is effective for one year after delivery
to the original purchaser when the instrument is returned, trans-
portation charges prepaid by the original purchaser, and which up-
on our examination is disclosed to our satisfaction to be defective.
If the fault has been caused by misuse or abnormal conditions of
operation, repairs will be billed at cost. In this case, an estimate
will be submitted before the work is started.
If any fault develops, the following steps should be ·taken:
1. Notify us, giving full details of the difficulty, and include

the model number, type number and serial number. On receipt of
this information, we will give you service instruction or shipping
data.
2. On receipt of shipping instruction, forward the instru-

ment prepaid, and repairs will be made at the factory. If request-
ed, an estimate of the charges will be made before the work begins
provided the instrument is not covered by the warranty.
SHIPPING
All shipments of Hewlett - Packard instruments should be
made via Railway Express. The instruments should be packed in a
wooden box and surrounded by two to three inches of excelsior or
similar shock-absorbing material.
DO NOT HEStTATE TO CALL ON US

HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
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VHF SIGNAL GENERATOR

Page 2, Paragraph 1-3, line 14:

change 1'0.5 milliwatt" to "0.1 milliwatt".

Page 4, Specifications, Output Level Calibration Accuracy:

change "12 decibels" to "±l decibel".

Page 4, Specifications, External Sine Wave Modulation:

change "4 to 25-volt rms signal required" to

Page 4, Specifications, External Pulse Modulation:

change "Positive la-volt peak pulse required" to

Page 8, Figure 2, item 20:

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VHF SIGNAL GENERATOR

Copyright 1955 by Hewlett-Packard Company

The information contained in this booklet

VHF SIGNAL GENERATOR

Section I GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Section II INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Section III THEOR Y OF OPERATION

Figure Title Page No.

1 VHF Signal Generator =hp- Model 608D, . Y:;ooI"tispiece

3 Diagram Shovling Relationships of Front

6 R-F Tuner Drive Mechanism 32

7 Tube Location Diagram • 0 42

8 R-F Oscillator and Amplifier Tube

12 Model 608D Signal Generator Right Side

14 Model 608D Signal Generator Left Side

15 R-F Generator As emblyg Side Plate

17 Signal Tracing Block Diagram 69

20 Tube Socket Voltage and Resistance

Fig. 1. VHF Signal Generator -hp- Model 608D

The Hewlett-Packard Model 608D VHF Signal Generator is a

The Model 608D Signal Generator is designed to meet the exacting

1-2 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

1-3 GENERAL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The Model 608D generates r -f output signals over the frequency

brator is capable of providing up to-e-;-s:m.illiwatt of power to a . /

An output attenuator. calibrated to be read directly in both volts

of generating pulses of radio frequency energy as short as 4 m.icro-

The 608D is 13 -3/4 inches wide by 16 inches high by 20 inches

FREQUENCY RANGE: 10 to 420 megacycles covered in five bands.

ACCURACY OF With crystal calibrator, to. 050/0 at check

CR YST AL CALIBRA TOR: 5 megacycle oscillator accurate to to. 01%

OUTPUT VOLTAGE: Continuously adjustable from 0.1 microvolt

OUTPUT LEVEL For all conditions of operation the accuracy

RATED LOAD: Nominally 50 ohms resistive.

OUTPUT CIRCUIT The VSWR measured at the output connector

INTERNAL MODULATION: Sine waves at frequencies of 400 and 1000

PERCENT MODULATION: Indicated by direct-reading panel meter accu-

ENVELOPE DISTORTION FOR Less than 5% at 30% modulation for frequencies

EXTERNAL PULSE MODULA TION:

INPUT IMPEDANCE FOR

LEAKAGE: Negligible; permits receiver sensi tivi ty measure-

INSTALLA TION AND OPERATION

This section contains instructions for installing and operating the

o00 2 -3 OPERATING CONTROLS. DIALS» AND TERMINALS

Do not obstruct the ventilating louvers on the

To place the signal generator into operation, proceed as follows:

a. Locate the signal generator near a 115 -volt a -c power

b. With power switch in "off" position, connect the power

._> c. Place the MOD. SELECTOR in the CW position and the