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The main tuning dial, which appears behind the large escutcheon, is accurately calibrated in

kilocycles on band #1 and in megacycles on the remaining three bands.

Note: The accuracy of the main dial calibration will hold only if the BAND SPREAD condenser is set at

minimum capacity, or the position indicated by "O" on the Band Spread dial.

When first using the receiver, become familiar with its operation on the standard broadcast band, or

Band #1, before tuning the short wave bands. You then will be able to fully appreciate the

capabilities of the Sky Champion.

TUBE LINE-UP

6SK7

R. F. Amplifier

6F6G

Audio Frequency Power Amplifier

6K8

Converter and Oscillator

6H6

Automatic Noise Limiter

6SK7

1st I.F. Amplifier

6J6GT

Beat Frequency Oscillator

6SK7

2nd I.F. Amplifier

80

Rectifier

6SQ7

2nd Detector, A.V.C. and 1st stage of

audio amplification

CONTROLS AND OPERATION

Reading from left to right the functions of the various controls will be described.

The R.F. GAIN control adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver by varying the cathode bias on the R.F.

and I.F. amplifiers. Maximum sensitivity will be obtained when this control is rotated to

the right as far as it will go. When this has been done a switch will operate which turns on the

calibrated "S" meter which may be obtained as a separate unit.

The BAND SWITCH selects the frequency range through which the receiver tunes.

When using the receiver for the reception of modulated, or telephone, signals it is advisable to

have the AVC switch set at ON.

For code or C.W. reception, the Automatic Volume Control circuit should be disconnected by setting

the A.V.C. switch at OFF. When this has been done the R.F. GAIN control should be manually ad-

justed so that the set will not overload or block on extremely strong signals.

The MAIN TUNING control adjusts the main dial of the receiver for reception on the desired fre-

quency.

The TONE switch turns the receiver ON and OFF and in the HIGH position produces natural reproduction.

In the MED. and LOW position, the highs are attenuated, a condition that will be helpful in receiving

signals during certain types of interference.

The BAND SPREAD TUNING control allows smooth back-lash - free operation of the separate band spread

condenser and dial.

The A.N.L. or automatic noise limiter switch will effectively minimize ignition and similar types

of interference which are objectionable to short wave reception. Best results are obtained with

the AUDIO GAIN control set near the minimum end.

The PITCH CONTROL and its associated BFO switch provide a beat note for the reception of C.W.

signals. The PITCH CONTROL, when the B.F.O. switch is set at ON controls the frequency of the beat

note which may be set to a pitch most pleasing to the listener.

The SEND-REC. switch removes plate voltage from the tubes in the receiver so that the set is

inoperative during stand-by periods, but leaves the tube filaments hot for instant use.

Any type of high impedance headset, crystal or magnetic, may be plugged into the jack marked PHONES.

Unless otherwise specified the S-20R Receiver operates on 117 volts 50/60 cycle since phase cur- rent.

A universal model is available on special order for operation on 110 or 250 volts, 25/60

cycle single phase current, at a slight increase in price.

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