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Copyright © 2004 CBTricks.com 

 

Pride DX300 

 

CHAPTER 4

 

 

 

4.6

 

Tube Replacement: 

If a tube failure does occur, a likely reason for this would be a loss of one or more 
of the required operating voltages at the tube socket. Thus, before a tube is 
replaced, the voltage measurement procedure should be followed to determine if 
further repairs are necessary. If all required voltages are present, the tube can then 
be replaced safely. 
 
The 4CX250R is a 'ruggedized' 4CX250B with a better cathode and more gain. It is 
pin and heater compatible with the 250B. The Eimac catalogue says: "The 
4CX250R/7580W will replace the 4CX250B in equipment where the range of bias 
adjustment will tolerate this higher perveance tube and where the tuning range can 
compensate for the small differences in input and output capacitances. It means 
you may need a bit more negative G1 bias to set the required standing current 
(100mA per tube).  
Brand of tube types that work in the DX300 
Eimac   

 

Best 

Taylor   

 

Very Good 

Svetlanta (Russian) 

Very Good 

Edcom   

 

Not Good  

 
Tubes that will work 
4CX250B, 4CX250R,  
Have heard of people using a 4CX350B but I haven’t tested that. 

 

 

 

 

4CX250B/7203 

4CX250R/7580W 

Characteristics 
Plate Dissipation (Max.) 250 Watts  
Screen Dissipation (Max.) 12 Watts  
Grid Dissipation (Max.) 2 Watts  
Frequency for Max. rating (CW) 500 MHz  
Amplification Factor 5  
Filament/Cathode Oxide Coated  
Voltage 6.0 Volts 
Current 2.6 Amps 
Capacitance Grounded Cathode  
Input 4.5 pf 
Output .04 pf 
Feedthrough 15.7 pf 
Capacitance Grounded Grid  
Input 4.5 pf 
Output .01 pf 
Feedthrough 13.0 pf 
Cooling Forced Air  
Base 9 Pin Special  
Air Socket SK-600A  
Air Chimney SK-606  
Boiler ---  
Length 2.46 in; 62.50 mm  
Diameter 1.64 in; 41.70 mm  
Weight 4 oz; 113 gm 
 

Characteristics 
Plate Dissipation (Max.) 250 Watts  
Screen Dissipation (Max.) 12 Watts  
Grid Dissipation (Max.) 2 Watts  
Frequency for Max. rating (CW) 500 MHz  
Amplification Factor 5  
Filament/Cathode Oxide Coated  
Voltage 6.0 Volts 
Current 2.6 Amps  
Capacitance Grounded Cathode  
Input 4.8 pf 
Output .04 pf 
Feedthrough 17.5 pf 
Capacitance Grounded Grid  
Input --- pf 
Output --- pf 
Feedthrough --- pf 
Cooling Forced Air  
Base 9 Pin Special  
Air Socket SK-600A  
Air Chimney SK-606  
Boiler ---  
Length 2.46 in; 62.50 mm  
Diameter 1.64 in; 41.70 mm  
Weight 4 oz; 113 gm 
 

 

Содержание Amp Series

Страница 1: ...PRIDE DX 300 Service Manual Amp Series Copyright 2004 CBTricks com Version 1 0...

Страница 2: ...ervicing of high power amplifiers If covers need be removed allow two minutes after turning the unit off and unplugging the line cord before removing covers Disclaimer Although the greatest care has b...

Страница 3: ...justment 12 4 4 Voltage Checks 13 4 5 Preventive Maintenance 13 4 6 Tube Replacement 14 CHAPTER 5 PCB Layouts 5 0 Low Voltage Supply PCB 15 5 1 High Voltage Supply PCB Board 1 16 5 2 High Voltage Supp...

Страница 4: ...ias Circuit Modification Version 2 32 CHAPTER 8 Component Information 8 0 Introduction 33 8 1 Antenna Change Over and Preamp Relay Information 33 8 2 Band Switch 33 8 3 Input Coil Detail 33 8 4 Z1 Det...

Страница 5: ...ction but with care anyone should have not problems with tuning it using the TUNE mode 1 1 SPECIFICATIONS Power Ratings Mode Drive Power SSB 15 watts peak 1000 watts PEP input 650 watts nominal peak o...

Страница 6: ...sed with matched antenna systems better than 1 5 to 1 SWR but will have somewhat higher loss The amplifier will match most loads from 25 to 100ohm 4 Exciter power levels above 12 watts PEP or 5 watts...

Страница 7: ...ndicated on the front panel wattmeter The SCREEN overload indicator may glow at this time and will peak in brilliance at approximately the same place of tuning that maximum output occurs 7 The PLATE L...

Страница 8: ...tting tube has been proven is commercial and military uses where long life and reliability are major factors Although it is designed to work a little harder in amateur service it will still be extreme...

Страница 9: ...ately 10db of gain on the higher frequencies Power supplies 3 1 High Voltage Supply PCB The high voltage supply consists of the plate supply transformer located on the top of the chassis and the two r...

Страница 10: ...50VDC is fed through two power resistors to provide source current for an 82 volt Zener diode D25 that provides a stable bias supply voltage This 82 volt supply is dropped in a voltage divider consist...

Страница 11: ...tching transistor When the amplifier is in the standby mode drive is fed through the relay to the output connector In the operate or tune mode drive is switched to the 9 1 input matching transformer T...

Страница 12: ...hat are in series with the cathode line provide some additional bias during the TUNE mode causing a loss in power gain and making it easy to tune up at lower power These resistors are shorted out by a...

Страница 13: ...rlock PCB Figure 3 5 Safety Interlock Circuit Never turn on the amp with cover off The shorting safety switch will cause the high voltage to short out If this happens it will usually takes out R59 or...

Страница 14: ...of the tube 4 Attempting to operate the unit with top cover removed with the interlock blocked may make the amplifier erratic in tuning and performance due to the high level of R F on the top chassis...

Страница 15: ...r supplies Remove the bottom cover 2 Place a jumper wire or clip lead from point A on the main circuit board to ground Refer to pictorial for specific placement of the jumper Figure 4 1 Jumper A 3 Rep...

Страница 16: ...8 U from the wattmeter board to the input of the dummy load wattmeter 4 Apply power and adjust the exciter for an output of 100 to 200watts as read on the dummy load wattmeter 5 Set the potentiometer...

Страница 17: ...g the B supply 2200 VDC use only a meter which is designed to measure 2kv plus safety during operation at high voltage levels 8 Restore the unit to its original condition 4 5 Preventive Maintenance Th...

Страница 18: ...Edcom Not Good Tubes that will work 4CX250B 4CX250R Have heard of people using a 4CX350B but I haven t tested that 4CX250B 7203 4CX250R 7580W Characteristics Plate Dissipation Max 250 Watts Screen Dis...

Страница 19: ...32 Copyright 2004 CBTricks com Pride DX300 CHAPTER 5 5 0 Low Voltage Supply PCB...

Страница 20: ...32 Copyright 2004 CBTricks com Pride DX300 CHAPTER 5 5 1 High Voltage Supply PCB Board 1...

Страница 21: ...32 Copyright 2004 CBTricks com Pride DX300 CHAPTER 5 5 2 High Voltage Supply PCB Board 2...

Страница 22: ...32 Copyright 2004 CBTricks com Pride DX300 CHAPTER 5 5 3 Wattmeter PCB...

Страница 23: ...32 Copyright 2004 CBTricks com Pride DX300 CHAPTER 5 5 4 RF Input and Control PCB...

Страница 24: ...32 Copyright 2004 CBTricks com Pride DX300 CHAPTER 5 5 5 Safety Interlock PCB...

Страница 25: ...32 Copyright 2004 CBTricks com Pride DX300 CHAPTER 5 5 6 PCB Trace Layouts...

Страница 26: ...32 Copyright 2004 CBTricks com Pride DX300 CHAPTER 5 PCB Trace Layouts Cont...

Страница 27: ...32 Copyright 2004 CBTricks com Pride DX300 CHAPTER 5 5 7 Chassis Layouts Front and Rear...

Страница 28: ...32 Copyright 2004 CBTricks com Pride DX300 CHAPTER 5 5 8 Chassis Layouts Top and Bottom...

Страница 29: ...0 02 R26 Resistor Wire wound 25 Ohm 10W 10 17 2500 10 Capacitors Ref Description MFR Part No C14 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 001 F 1KV 08 0102 00 C15 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 001 F 1KV 08 0102 00 C16 Cap...

Страница 30: ...ramic Disk 0 001 F 1KV 08 0102 00 C8 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 001 F 1KV 08 0102 00 C9 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 001 F 1KV 08 0102 00 C10 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 001 F 1KV 08 0102 00 C11 Capacitor Elec...

Страница 31: ...Part No C25 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 001 F 1KV 08 0102 00 C26 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 001 F 1KV 08 0102 00 C27 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 001 F 1KV 08 0102 00 C28 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 001 F 1KV 08...

Страница 32: ...01 00 R54 Resistor Carbon Film 10K Ohm 1 2W 5 06 1003 00 R55 Resistor Carbon Film 270 Ohm 1 2W 5 06 2701 00 R56 Resistor Carbon Film 470 Ohm 1 2W 5 06 4701 00 R57 Resistor Carbon Film 68K Ohm 1 2W 5 0...

Страница 33: ...1 F 1KV 08 0103 02 C45 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 01 F 1KV 08 0103 02 C46 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 01 F 1KV 08 0103 02 C47 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 01 F 1KV 08 0103 02 C48 Capacitor Ceramic Disk 0 01 F...

Страница 34: ...R62 Resistor Carbon Film 100 Ohm 2W R63 Resistor Carbon Film 100 Ohm 2W R64 L9 Choke RF Plate 55 H 24 0014 00 T1 Transformer DX 300 High Voltage 25 0300 01 T2 Transformer DX 300 Low Voltage 25 0300 02...

Страница 35: ...de of the plate choke can stop oscillation of the tube Typically 001 F at 3000Volts 7 4 Wattmeter PCB Modification Nomad Radio Mod On the small circuit board bolted to the rear of the meter the output...

Страница 36: ...ngle 5K 50W resistor off the board to do that job It runs cooler and leaves room for five or six zeners in series on the low voltage power supply PCB With six zeners installed the pot has an end to en...

Страница 37: ...le still keyed the band switch is ruined for good the contacts will burn so badly that the entire switch will have to be replaced The Band switch I haven t found a replacement 8 3 Input Coil Informati...

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Страница 40: ...mpletely remove the original two H V circuit boards and install the single piece replacement The Kit has the following components 1 HDHV version 3 printed circuit board 6 180 F 450 Volt radial snap in...

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