Johnson Viking Ranger II,Transmitter, #11 Rebuild Complete

Description

EF Johnson
Viking Ranger II, #11
SN: 36479
This Ranger Ii is wiring version II ( includes keyer/bias sub panel and PTT).
For Auction:
Johnson Viking Ranger II SN: 36479
Rebuild Complete
* Overhaul/rebuild started
* Unit disassembled to chassis
* Microphone connector cut-out re-worked. Someone had enlarged the hole so we re-worked it back to stock size.
* VFO Module overhaul in process, photo shows VFO module in holding fixture.
* VFO Module overhaul complete, module tested.
* Front Panel Repaint ( and eventually re-decal) is underway.
* All tube sockets installed.
* Power transformer and HV filter choke installed.
* 8 new 6-32 nutplates installed on rear chassis face.
* Front panel : two coats of primer, two coats of Johnson Light Grey on upper 2/3 of panel. Lower 1/2 gets two coats of Johnson Dark Grey.
* Under-chassis wiring re-work in process. This is slow going as the entire under-chassis wiring is repaired. We start at one end, usually the RF section and move from there.
* RF under-chassis wiring approximately 80% complete
* Wiring installed for keyer/bias sub-panel
* Wiring installed for PTT circuit
* Buffer and PA tuning shafts and shaft couplers installed
* Power transformer input wiring and line filters installed.
* PTT Module temporarily fitted in place.
* 5/2: Second stage panel re-paint successfully completed.( see photo). We will allow two weeks for the paint (enamel) to cure before we start the decal process.
Note: Enamel cures rather slowly and becomes harder as it cures.
* Installed coarse loading switch, loading variable capacitor
* Under-chassis wiring approximately 97% complete
* 5/9: Under-chassis RF & Modulation wiring completed
* Metering tested: Osc,Buff,Grid.
* Top chassis shield installed
* PTT & Keying wiring installed
* Under-chassis shields (2) installed
* PA HV circuit installed
* VFO module installed & tested
* Crystal Oscillator tested
* PA Plate components installed
* PA Coarse loading capacitors installed
* Power and modulation waveform tests
* Front Panel Decal process started.
* Panel Decal process, step 1 completed.
* Panel Decal process, step 2 completed
* Sub panel re-paint complete
* Sub panel decal step 1 & 2 complete
* Panel repaint and decal complete, clear overcoat complete
* Knobs cleaned and clear coated
* Panel and sub panel installation started.
* Panel, Sub Panel, VFO dial, all remaining knobs installed
* VFO Calibration.
* Case included, photo posted soon.
NOTE: Cabinet needs repaint, currently cabinet is Johnson Maroon. New cabinet rubber feet installed.
* Photos show rebuild process.
*Alll sales final, no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. No returns. Technical assistance, if needed after sale, via Email.
***** This unit is equipped with PTT ( Push to talk), therefore tune up and transmit will not work unless the PTT  circuit is energized. A "test" switch is provided on the PTT module to energize the PTT circuit when the unit is out of the case and a microphone with PTT switch may be connected to the MIC connector. ****<~~~~~~
* Refer to included schematic for microphone connector pin-out.
* This unit is shipped with several pieces removed and packaged separately in the shipping carton:
1) AC Line Fuse Cap
1) HV Rectifier Tube
2) Modulator tubes
1) Rear panel jumper plug
1) Main VFO tuning knob.
3) Long case rods.
* If you have never operated a vacuum tube transmitter from the 60's and 70's, we highly recommend acquiring a copy of the Ranger Owners manual for study and reference.
Shipping Via Fed Ex, insured for sale value. Double Boxing standard, Insured for sales price. Gross shipping weight approximately  100 # Estimated shipping cost: $ 1.00 ~.50 per pound, including insurance and packaging ( double box) supplies and Fed Ex pickup.
* Unit SN: 36479
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