HEATHKIT VISUAL-AURAL SIGNAL TRACER MODEL T-3 FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS High gain RF channe for direct observation of actual transmitted signal. Can be used for AM, FM and TV cir:uit investigation. Low gain channel fo- audio circuit exploration. Visual signal indicator. Convenient wattmeter circuit. Noise locater circuit. Utility amplifier for checking record changers, tuners, ete. Useful for checking microphones, musical instrument pickups and speakers. Substitution test speaker and output transformer. Oscilloscope preamplifier. VTVM panel terminals. Output meter. TUBE COMPLEMENT 12C8 amplifier and wattmeter rect fier. 12SHT high gain pentode amplifier. 12A6 beam power output. 129 electron beam visual indi 6) 5 full -wave rectifier. tor. PROBES AND TEST LEADS Shielded RF probe and lea. Audio probe and lead. ‘Two flexible panel test leads with alligator clips. SPECIFICATIONS Cabinet size 95" wide 64” nig 5" deep. Shipping weight 8 pounds. Power requirements 110 to 12\ vo s AC at 50-60 cycles.€ AWINOLOId Page 2:£4) Install the 1629 tube in the socket and snap the base of the tube into the spring mounting Clip in such a manner that allows the end of the tube to project slightly through the panel opening provided. ‘The sovket keyway should be pointed towards the chassis In the remaining wiring steps involving the connections from the beam indicator socket to the T-3 chassis, allow sufficient lead lengths that will permit removal of the tube from its spring base clamp. Dress wiring as shown in pictorial 3. OG) Connect the twisted pair of filament wires from the round octal socket to J2 (S) and J7 (6). (3). Connect the lead from lug 4 of the round octal socket to one lug terminal strip RG). &4) Connect the wire from lug 5 of the round octal socket to BB (S). Dress this lead as shown Sin pictorial 3. T2) Connect the wire from lug 8 of the round octal socket to a ground solder lug on socket K (S). installed. With a small screw ‘This completes instrument wiring and the panel kncbs can now be driver, instill the set screws in the pointer knobs. Panel controls A, B and Dshould all be rotated to extrer ie counterclockwise position. The pointer knob for the gain control should be tightened on the sha t at the rotation starting point. ‘Phe switch pointer knob should be tightened on the «haf'. at the TRACER position. ‘The wattmeter } nob should be tightened on the shaft at the OFF position. Install a 12C8 tue in socket F, a 12SH7 tube in sucket G, a 12A6 tube in socket J and a 6X5 rect- ifier tube in soc cet K. ‘The aluminum hndle should be fastened to the top of the cabinet by using the screws provided. ‘The four rubber mounting feet should be slipped into the mounting holes on the bottom of the cabinet with the flat surface on the outside, The instrument and cabinet are now ready for final Sssembly but preliminary tests should be made lefore installation. Chassis installation merely requires that th» sheet metal screws be installed in the rear of the cabinet to engage the holes provided in the ‘ear of the chassis. Then by tightening the screws, the chassis and panel are Brawn into prop rT alignment with respect to the :abinel. Be sure that the panel edge properly fits the cabinet langes. PROBE ASSEMBLY (‘) Place the p obe insert terminal board as shown and mount a .02 jufd condenser by placing the leads through holes A and B. The lead through hole A should be bent forward and the other lead { »ward the unused hole. ) Mount the ¢ -ystal diode ir a similar manner. placing the leads through holes B and C. The end marked with a band or designated as the cathode should face hole C. Twist the wires coming thr ugh B together and solder. Avoid excessive use of heat as otherwise the diode fay becom: damaged. ‘The use of a damp c oth or pliers to quickly quench or remove the heat from te connection 13 advisable. Cutoif the e unused tule to lock the parts iv place. (Install a 1 1egohm resist xr (brown-black-gveen) with leads through holes C and D. (QY Mount a 47 <0 resistor (yellow-violet-orang ») with leads through holes C anc E. Twist the wires comiig through hole C together and sclder, cbserving the previously rientioned cat- tions regarding excess heat. Cut wires toe lengtl of 1/4” and bend over tv lock parts in place. (Sy Place a ten th of flat braid and the large $h elded insulated cable through te black probe end, Remo e 1" of black outer insulalioN) Tush th braid back until a bulge develops near the end of {1e black insulation, Bend The end over, poke a hole in the shieli braid with a Sharp tool : nd pull the center conductor thrcugh. Tend the shield braid and ‘lat braid back together over the flat portion of the probe erd and solder together. Make su ¢ that the two braids ae os flat as possible or it will be difficult to install the probe body. Page 9agp. a @.. ( }) Fit the insulator strip tight against the preoe end and solder the wire coming through hole D to the two braids near the center conductor. (x) Cut the center conductor to length sufficient to reach the lead coming throi gh hole E. Strip away 3/16” of insulation and solder the center conductor to the wire thrcugh hole E. Cut off all excess wire. (4) Install the insulator sleeve in the probebods and slipthe entire assembly : ver the insulator board and prvbe end. Secure with two self apping screws. W Insert the plone tip in the red probe end. Tighten securely and remove the collar on the phone tip. Push the long wire of the .02 jxfd condenser through the hole in the phone’ tip and secure the front probe end with the remaining two self tapping screws. \/rap the wire a- round the probe tip and replace the collar. (X) Solder an a.ligator clip to the free end of the flat flexible braid. (A) At the opposite cnd of the cable, push the microphone connector spring over the cable with “™ the smallest ditmeter facing out as shown ‘Strip away 1" of the black outer insulation. Push the shieldi 1g braid back and pull the ec nter conductor through the side of the shielding as before. Ben the shielding over the spi in. Strip about 3/16" of insulation from the center conductor and tin the exposed wire. ‘lid. the spring and wire assenibly into the body of the connector, making sure that the center wire comes through the holes in the center of the connector. ‘Tighten the set screw on the connector body and solder the wire appearing through the hole. Cut off any excess wire. Page 10Al DIO PROBE ASSEMBLY Lunemove avout 9% ofthe black nsulation front one end of te remaining length 38" black {, Shielded test lead }+From the same end of the shi Ided test lead, remove about 1” of the shielded b aid. Next, expose about 4* of the bure inner cond ictor. (AY Solder a lengthof flat shieliec braid to that jortionof the exposed shielding on the test lead that is nearest to the insulaticn or farthest {-om the end of the wire. Avoid excessive use of heat to prevent possible dayaage to the inner insulation and the flat shielded braid should be parallel to the test lead ani. the free end towards the remaining long length of lead. ((), Unscrew the collar on the 1ip of the black probe housing and install the test lead in the opening provided near the tip. The exposed portion of wire should then be wrapped in a clockwise rotation around the tip and the collar firmly assembled to the probe tip. (,) Solder an alligator clip to the (ree end of the flat flexible braid. (%) Remove the black sleeve from the phone jack and slip it over the length of black shielded test lead. (_) Prepare the remaining end of the black shielied test lead in the same manner as described for the 432-1 connector. () Connect the inner wire of the test lead to the inner terminal of the phone plugand the shielded braid of the test lead to the outer terminal o! the phone plug. Solder both connections and screw on the black insulated portion and con: truction of the audio probe is completed. PREPARATION OF TEST LEADS Remove about $" of insulation from both ends of the 24" flexible test leads. Solder an alligator clip to one end of each test lead. Banana plugs should be fastened to the remair ing test lead ends using thesmall set screw to fasten the lead to the plug. Note the versatile construction of the binding posts on the T-3 panel. These posts will accom- modate a simple wire connection in the usual manner. The top of the binding post will accom- modatea banana plug. Spade lug terminals can als> be attached to the binding posts and alligator clips will fit into the top of the binding post or can be clipped partially to the top of the binding post. The design of the binding posts will permit utilization of other shop test Ieads for special ized application of this instrument. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ‘When properly constructed, the T-3 Visual, Aural Signal Tracer should be capable of perform- ing the following preliminary tests. The instrument should be turned on and after a normal fif- teen or twenty seconds of operation, the level indicator tube will display a characteristic green color. This will indicate that the power supply system is functioning. The panel switch should be set to the “Tracer” position and gain control aivanced to near maximum. Both the RF and ‘Audio probes should be connected to the panel for these tests. The RF panel switch should be in ‘the on position and the speaker should also be in the on position. Touching the tip of the RF probe shovld produce a loud humming sound from the Signal Tracer speaker and alsowill produce 2 closing of the shadow angle in the electron beant level indicator tube. Touching the tip of the audio prote should produce a much lower output Luzzing or humming sound and @ corresponding reduced action of the electron beam indicator tub: shadow angle. In event your instrument is not capabl : of performing these preliminary teste, may we Suggest that you observe the follow- ing procecure: First of all, quickly check all components through visual inspection for a possible condition of overheating. If any of the resistors become exces sively hot, the instrument should be turned off before proceeding with further tests. Disconnect the RF probe and touch the grid cap of the 12C8 tube. Be sure that the RF panel switch is in the on position and that maximum gain setting Page 11is being used. If @ loud buzz or hum is heard in the speaker, this would indica e that the fault lies tn the construction of the RF prol e and this particular assembly should be very carefully rechecked. ‘Assuming that no signal output is hear | from the speaker, the cl assis should be turned over and the #3 terminal of panel control A tou hed with the finger. Correct operation would be indicated by a relatively low buzz or hum in the speaker. Lack of operation could be due to a faulty tube particularly if the panel level indicato is functioning properly. ‘The tube to suspect would be the 1208. After a few moments of ope? ation, the 12C8 and the 1SH7 tubes will become warm to the touch. The 12A6 and 6X5 tubes wi 1 become quite hot and scme precaution should be taken to avoid a burn when touching these tu ves. ‘The most common mistakes made in instrument construction can be classified as incorrect identification and circuit placement «{ resistors and condensers. All wiring should be very carefully checked and the mounting of parts should be checkec to insure that all construction complies with the manual. ‘The use of a VIVM or a Voltmeter wil be found extremely helpful. To make voltaye measure- ments, it is merely necessary to conn: ct the negative or black test lead to the chassis, as the chassis is used for a reference point i1 determining all operating voltages. Ou the schematic, the correct plate and screen voltages vf all three amplifying tubes are indicatzd. The proper voltages of the power supply system ae also shown. Due to variation in line vo!tage, component tolerance and tube operating character istics, it would be rea:onable to allow a tolerance of plus or minus 15 percent from the voltages stated. Should inspection reveal the necessity for replacement of a component, write to the Heath Com- pany immediately. The following infor mation should be sup lied in all cases: ‘A. ‘Thoroughly identify the part in question by using the part number and desc) iption found in the manual parts list. B. Identify the type and model number of kit in which it is used. C. Mention the order number and date of purchase D. Describe the nature of defect or reason for requesting re acement. ‘The Heath Company will promptly supply the necessary repl:cement. Please di not return the defective component until specifically ‘equested to do so. Dc not under any circumstances dis- mantle the component in question as this will void the guarartee. If tubes are 10 Le replaced, pack them carefully to prevent breakaje in shipment as broken tubes are not oligible for re- placement. CIRIUIT DESCRIPTION ‘The Model T-3 Signal Tracer is a transformer operated, thrie stage, high gain ins rument that permits visual observation of the signsl as well as the usual wral indication, The :ircuit feat- ures dual input channels-that can be cl.ssified as RF or high gain input and audio or low gain input. The gain control in the grid circuit of the second or Iw gain stage effectively controls both channels. A grid shorting switch has been incorporated n the high gain stage so that tube noise will not interfere with low gain applications of the in:trument. Additional features are a built-in wattmeter, noise locater and substitution test speal er and output transformer. ‘The pentode section of a 12C8 tube is \ sed in the high gain clannel. The diode plates are tied together and provide the necessary rectification for the wattrieter circuit. A 125H7 is used in the second stage and is pentode connecied and coupled into the conventional 1246 beam power output stage. The output stage utilizes a tapped output transformer so that f ish-pull output transformer connections may be avail: ble for substitution purposes. A panet swi chingarrange~ ment in the grid circuit of the 12SH7 tibe allows the grid to be used for low gain Signal Tracer applications or permits the application of a DC test voltage t> the low gain probe, so that the components in a circuit can be checker through voltage application. A coupling condenser per- mits the amplification of the test volta ;e action in the component under test Page 12In addition to panel terminals provided for test speaker use,7 voice coil switch is available so that the speaker in the Signal ‘Tracer or an external speaker can be used. To prevent erratic output indications and possible damage, a 47 ohm loading resistor is connected across the output transformer secondary. Wattmeter indication is obtained by placing the device under test in series with the primary of a separate current transformer. The voltage developed across the secondary is then rectified by the diode plates of the 1228 and measured in terms of a calibrated wattme er scale. A four section electrolytic filt2r condenser is used to provide maximum filtering for the nec- essary hum free operation of this instrument. The inherent hum level is extremely low and the hum heard while using the high gain or RF input can be classified as grid hum. This is under- standable when consideration is given to the fact that the probe circuit represents an extreme extension of the input 12C8 grid circuit. It is reasonable to expect some hum while using the high gain input at maximum setting of the gain control. It is obvious that practically any tub» used in the first stage of this instrument will exhibit a certain conslition of microphonic operation to some extent. However, it shold be possible to use maximum gair without encounteriny; a steady condition of microphonics. SIGNAL TRACER APPLICATIONS The Signal Tracer is one >f tle simplest yet most effective instruments the service man can use for rapid, accurate traubl » shooting in radio and TV circuits. In order that its operation be simplified, control ma ripulation should be held to an absolute minimum and of cours> this simplicity of operation deman is that the tracer be of the untuned type. A high gain cl annel has been incorporated in the circuit which will permit the investigation of RF, oscillator and IF circuits in AM and FM rad os as well as TV receivers. A special demodulator probe incor~ porating a Germanium dicde, «blocking condenser and anti-loading resistor is used for this work. This instrament features 1 nu nber of definitely us2ful applications which will permit the ser- vice man to quickly locate and diagriose the difficulty being experienced in the circuit under in- vestigation. Many of the tests will be performed automatically and will require only a few sec- onds of the service man’s time. It is earnestly suggested that the builder thoroughly familiarize himself with all phases of instrument operation so that maximum benefits can be realized from the investment in this kit The procedure to be follo ved ~vhen using the T-3 Signal Tracer in service work will be outlined ina general manner. Oby ously, through familiarity with its operation and use, the service man will develop a pattern of jastr:tment use that will meet his particular requirements. Therefore the sugested instrument used should be construed as general application and does not necessar- ily represent the limi's o the Signal Tracer operation. RF SIGNAL TRACER To use the Model T-3 as in R signal tracer, the RF probe must be connected to the RF screw type punel connector. Th» parel function switch srould be set to the “Tracer” position. The RF switch to the ON position :nd the gain control advanced to approximately two thirds of its maximum rotation. The : peal er panel switch shovld be in the ON position and since the Mode! T-3 Signal Tracer docs p rmit visual observation of the signal, the user of the instrument may find it more convenient in cer ain applications to leave the speaker switch in the OFF position. The indicator tube on the }anel will permit an approximate indication of signal level that is being observed. If the signal is ext: emely weak, the gain control of the tracer will allow sufficien: reserve gain so that the signa can be observed quite readily. The overall gain of the Heathkit Model T-3 Visual, Aural ‘ign: 1 Tracer is adequate to permit direct observation of the actual transmitted signal of ever a weak station. Page 13‘To illustrate the use of this instrument, we may assume that a radio receiver is under test with the specifie complaint of low volun 2. Since the receiver is in operating condition, it could be turned on and tuned to a familiar station. The volume control of the receiver should be re- duced So that the speaker output will not interfere with the Signal Tracer results. The flexitie ground lead of the RF probe should be c ipped to the B minus or ground circuit of the receiver. ‘The test probe can then be applied directly to the antenna terminal or to the antenna loop. Suf- ficient gain should be used to permit an indication of the signal level that is present. The probe can be moved through the input circuit to the antenna trimmer and tuning system to the grid of the mixer or converter tube. The path of the signal can be traced progressively from the plate of the mixer tube and to the IF stage grid. The output of the IF stage can be checked by apply- ing the probe directly to the IF tube plate and then to the IF output transformer secondary. The signal ean logically be traced through any additional IF stages that may be present and into the detector stage. During these tests, an approximate estimation of gain per stage can be made and the degree of gain that is expected in a circuit can usually be determined through previous experience in mak- ing similar tests. It would be well to remember that in some cases, the RF probe may allow a slight detuning effect when applied to the tuned circuits and may induce oscillation. Rather than attempt to correct the receiver circuit ior this condition, it would be advisable to advance the probe to the following test point and if a good signal indication is present, it would be reasonable to assume that the circuit is functioning properly. ‘The same general procedure can be used in checking RF and IF stages in radio and TV circuits. Obviously since the actual signal is the prime factor of consideration, the Signal Tracer will de- tect the presence or absence of a desired signal regardless of the type of circuit involved. AUDIO SIGNAL TRACING After detection has taken place in the receiver circuit, the use of the RF probe is not required ‘and the audio probe should be used. To eliminate any possible confusion, the RF or high gain panel switch should be moved to the OFF position. The audio probe consists of a simple shielded probe and uses the low gain channel of the Signal Tracer. Here again, the same general con- Gitions previously deseribed apply to th2 use of the indicator tube and the speaker. From the detector stage, the signal can be traced through various coupling circuits through audio stages and the output transformer. These test: can be made very quickly and will conclusively indi any circuit fault which would be evident by loss of signal or gain in succeeding stages. Faulty volume controls can be detected and open or intermittent audio coupling condensers ean be quick- ly spotted. It is interesting to note that the Model 1-3 Signal Tracer will detect the presence as well as the absence of signal. For example, it is common practice to use a high capacity condenser in the cathode circuit of the output stage to bypass the bias resistor. In event this condenser is open, there will be a definite indication of signal at the cathode whereas a good condenser would by- pass the signal to ground in the desired manner. As a signal is traced through the audio system, the signal level will be extremely high and itwill be necessary to reduce the setting of the Signal Tracer gain control. A definite reduction in gain will be noted as the probe is moved from the primary winding of the output transformer to the Secondary winding. This, of course, represents an entirely normal behavior pattern WATTMETER By the addition of a few circuit components, the T-3 Signal Tracer will serve as an >xtremely useful wattmeter. To use the instrument as'a wattmeter, it is merely necessary to s¢_ the panel function switch to the wattmeter position and since amplifier gain is not required for this pur- pose, the gain control should be reduced to minimum. The AC plug of the receiver inder test Should be plugged into the AC receptacle provided on the panel of the Signal Tracer The re~ ceiver shou'd then be turned on and allcw a few seconds for normal operating condit ons to be Page 14reached. The wattmeter control should then be adjusted for closing of the shadow angle in the indicator tube without allowing overlapping to take place. The power consumption can then be cead directly on the calibrated wattmeter scale. Since it is common practice for receiver man- ufacturers to indicate watts consumption on the chassis label, it can be quickly determined whether or not the power consumption is normal. It would be reasonable to allow a tolerance of approximately ten percent. ‘The value of this test can readily be appreciated when consideration is given to the fact that any overload condition in the voltage distribution system of the receiver will definitely reflect in a relatively higher wattage consumption rating. For example, a shorted screen bypass condenser or a shorted filter condenser will provide a definite indication. Naturally when this condition is encountered, the receiver should be turned off and the source of the trouble located through the use of an ohmmeter and corrected before proceeding with further tests. A wattage con- sumption reading less than the indicated rating could conceivably be due to an open filament string in a transformerless type radio receiver or TV receiver. This particular test can be very quick’y made and will produce a definite indication of overall receiver pc wer consumption. When using the wattmeter, some consideration should be given to the a-c linev iItage. Variations in a-c line supply will cause corresponding variations in wattmeter indication. For example, a 200 watt incandescent lamp will check very close to the 200 watt figure when it is operated at 120 volts which, of course, is the normal rated voltage for the lamp. The same lamp at 110 volts actually require:: only 182 watts. The wattmeter in your signal tracer has been calibrated at a 117 volt “eference: level as this represents the average voltage level usually maintained ‘The useful rage of wittmeter calibration will adequately measure the power consumption of small table m odel radio-receivers through the larger radio phono combinations as well as TV receivers. Bar in mind that in radio and phono combinations, the manufacturers label indicat ing wattage cc nsuropti on refers to the combined operation of the radio and the phono mechanism and, therefor‘, suitabl2 allowances must be made if power consumption measurements are to be made under these conditions. Quite frequently a radio and phonograph will be used in combin- ation with a'1V receiver and the wattage consumption will be for all three units. ‘An assortment of incaadescent lamps can be used in various combinations tocheck the wattmeter calibration. It will be necessary to use a variac or Step-up transformer in order to simulate 120 volt line conditions for which these lamps are rated. NOISE LOCATER ‘A rather ui ique and definitely useful application of the T-3 Signal Tracer is its ability to locate noisy and i itermittent components in various circuits. Basically the noise locating feature of the Signal ‘racer pertnits the application of a DC test voltage to any component in the receiver circuit and the action of the DC voltage in the component is picked up and amplified in the Signal ‘Tracer its: If. This DC voltage of approximately 175 to 200 volts is available at the tip of the audio probi and of course the ground clip of the audio probe provides the necessary return cir- cuit. Some orecaution should be observed so that the service man will not encounter arelatively harmless stock hazard. The circuit arrangement is such that even under a dead short circuit condition of the ground clip to the test probe, the current drain will not exceed one mil and there- fore the po ‘sibility of damage to a receiver component is eliminated. To use the T-3 as a noise locater, th« following conditions should be observed. First of all it is important that the receiver to be checked should be disconnected entirely from the AC supily line as all tests will be made on an inoperative receiver. The audio or low gain probe is usd for this test and the panel function switch set to the Noise setting. As previously mentioned, a DC voltage in the order of 160 volts is now present between the probe tip and the ground clip Page 15To illustrate an example of usage, the grounrl clip should be connected to a B plus supply point in the circuit. The test probe is then applied directly to the plate terminal of iin IF tube. The gain control of the Signal Tracer should be at near maximum position. As the test probe is ap plied to the terminal of the IF tube, a sharp click will be heard in the Signal ‘tracer speaker. A good, clean click would indicate proper circuit continuity and operation. If there is any frying or crackling sound present, it would be reasonable to assume that some difficulty is being ex- perienced along the circuit and then the test probe should be moved along each portion of the Circuit in order that each component may be progressively checked. As the test probe is moved along through coils, resistors and other components toward the ground clip, it is quite likely that at some point the noise will disappear. When this condition occurs, the preceding step should be repeated and further investigation made of the particular circuit involved for a possible faulty component. Noisy resistors will very definitely show up as a buzzing or crackling sound. The same con- dition holds true for a cold or rosin soldered connection in the receiver wiring. Shorted turns in IF transformers will also be evident by the noise content. The important thing to rememiber is that a satisfactory component will permit a sharp click to be heard in the speaker whereas a faulty component will result in a characteristic objectionable noise. Obviously, the test voltz.ge can be applied to any component in the receiver. For example, if an audio coupling condenser is suspected, the voltage can be applied across the condenser terminals and then the condenser jiggled or prodded to determine whether or not a noisy or intermittent condition may be present. Noisy volume controls or tone controls can be detected and of course the same condition holds true for the rotor saction of variable condensers. Voltage can be ap- plied to the condenser while it is being rotuted and any shorting will be quickly evident. Of course, it will be necessary to disconnect any external circuit wiring connected to the condenser terminals. ‘Transformer windings that are faulty will also show up as noise in the Signal Tracer speaker. The continuity of windings can be checked and any leakage from winding to frame can be quickly determined. ‘There is practically no limit to the variety o° useful applications afforded by this feature of the Signal Tracer, and it is suggested that the se-vice man further investigate other test procedures in which the application of a DC voltage to a component in conjunction with a high gain amplifier will permit observation of the voltage action. PANEL CONNECTIONS For additional flexibility of operation, the Signal Tracer panel features five binding posts. These binding posts differ slightly from the conventional type in respect that it is possible to insert a banana plug into the top of each jack. They will also accommodate alligator clips, spade lugs and conventional hookup wire, Test leads such as used in the VIVM can be used interchangeably with this instrument when required. The panel arrangement of the T-3 Signal Tracer will permit the utilization of other shop equipment for test procedure. For example, a VTVM can be con- nected either from B plus to P or from P to common or ground terminal. The VIVM would of course be switched to the AC position and the calibrated scale of the VTVM could be read direct- ly for precise measurements during alignment procedure and gain calculations. The same term- inals can be used for connecting to the vertical input of an oscilloscope. Fot additional ampli- tude, the vertical input of the scope can be connected across the full primary of the Signal Trac- er output transformer and of course this would involve the use of both binding posts marked P. Obviously, the output transformer secondary connections could be utilized if the test require- ments required the elim nation of the DC voltage present in the primary circuit. A reduction in gain indication should be expected. Page 16TEST SPEAKER I. service work, it is frequently to remove the chassis of a radio or TV receiver to the repair s top in order to properly complete repair work. In practically every instance, the speaker is a s sparate piece of equipment and in some cases is installe| in a rather inaccessable cabinet lo- cation. Wit) the Model T-3 Signal Tracer at your disposa , it is not necessary to remove the Seaker in ve" of the fact that the output transformer and speaker are available as test or sub- itution uni s. In the majority of cases, the original rece ver circuit requirements specify the we 0” a per:nanent magnet type speaker and therefore the substitution can be very readily made. Tie advantage of using this feature of the Signal Tracer is readily apparent when consideration is given to the time and effort conserved by eliminating the necessity for speaker removal and ri -installation on every service job. In addition, the possibility of damage to the speaker cone di ring the handling process is eliminated. AUDIO SYSTEM Quite frequ: ntly the service man will be called upon to service automatic record changers or pliono mechanisms and of course this equipment is usually removed from the cabinet of the re- cviver and transported to the service shop. While making mechanical repairs or adjustments tc the changer mechanism, it is frequently desi ‘able that the output of the phono cartridge be checked and actual conditions of tone reprodu: tion simulated. Here again, it is a relatively simpl2 matter to connect the low gain input of the T-3 Signal Tracer to the output cable of the record changer. The changer output as heard in the speaker of the Signal Tracer will permit detection of any irregularity in mechanical operation such as turntable “wow” or “thump” or any ojectionable noise that could be transmitted through the phono cartridge and reproduced as an undesirable condition. This same frocedure could be used in check ng microphones and musical instrument pickups and here aguin the results obtained are inter} reted on the basis of comparisons made with pre- vious tests on similar equipment. In an emergency, the Signal Tracer could b: used as a high gain, low power public address amplifier. Of course, it could be used in checking FM tuners or other equipment requiring the use of an audio system. OUTPUT METER ‘The Model T-3 Signal Tracer can be used as an output meter merely by connecting the low gain to some point of the audio system in the receiver and regulating the amount of gain to permit usable action of the eye indicator. Then while performing alignment adjustments, the amount of gain or loss experienced in following a spe :ific alignment procedure can be quickly deter- mined. The Heathkit Model T-3 Signal Tracer will prove itself an extremely useful and versa- tile addition to any service shop. It is earnestly suggested that the user thoroughly familiarize himself with all phases of its operation so that he may obtain maximum benefits from his invest- ment in this instrument. SERVICE In event continued operational difficulties of the completed ins rument are experienced, may we remind you that the facilities of the Heath Company Se-vice Lepartment are at your disposal. ‘Your instrument may be returned for inspection and repair fo! a service charge of $3.00 plus the cost of any additional material that may be required. THIS SERVICE POLICY APPLIES ONLY TO COMPLETED INSTRUMENTS CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IN- STRUCTIONS AS STATED IN THE MANUAL. Instruments that are not completed or instru- rents that are modified will not be accepted for repair. Instruments showing evidence of acid core solder or paste fluxes will be returned, not repaiz ed.PARTS LIST MODEL T-3 PART PARTS DESCRIPTION PART PARTS DESCRIPTION No. PerKit No. PorKit Resistors rminals-Plugs Lt i ao 260-1 4 ~— Alligator clip 1-6 1 “4109 260-2 1 Grid clip 1-15B 11000 9 2 watt 431-1 21 lug terminal 1-20 1 10Ka 431-2. 2 2 lug terminal 1-24 i SK 431-3 1 3 lug terminal 1-25 1 47K 492-1 1 Connector 1-26 1 100 Ka 432-3 1 Connector 1-32 1-390 Ka 434-2 4 Octal socket 1-33 2 470 Ka 434-4 1 Octal socket 1-35 6 1 megohm 434-20 1 ‘110 volt socket 1-37 4 2.2 megohm 436-1 1 Phone jack 10-2 1 Insulator sleeve, black Condensers 10-3 1 Insulator sleeve, red 23-2 5.005 600 volts a 10-4 1 Insulator sleeve, acetate 23-6 1 102 600 volts: 75-10 1 —_ Insulator insert board 23-10 4 .05 600 volts ~ a 438-3 1 Phone plug 25-4 1 10 fd at 25 volts 438-M8 2 sleeve assembly 25-21 1-—=—«20-20-20-20 at 450 volts“ 439-M5 1 —_Bllack test probe 459-M2 1 _Red probe tip end (tapped) Controls-Switches 459-M3. 1 —_Black probe tip end 10-32 1 1 megohm 476-M8_ 1 —_—~Probe body-drilled 19-12 1 50 K with switch 471-3 1 Solderless phone tip 60-1 2 SPST slide switch 63-40 1 2 pole 3 position Hardware 100-Mi6. 5 © Thumbscrew ‘Tubes 250-1 4 Self tapping screw 411-171 6XSGT 250-8 2 #6 sheet metal screw 411-2101 12A6 250-9 28 6-32 x 3/8" screw aiicae 1 iacs 280-18 2 «8-32. screw 411-27 1 12SHT 250-19 2 10-24 handle screw 411-30 1 1629 250-43 3 8-32 set screw 250-25 2 Screw Transformers 252-3 346-82 nut 51-10 1 Output Transformer 252-4 «2-32 nut 54-15 _ Power transformer 252-7 5 Control nut 54-16 1 Watt meter transformer 253-1 4-_—Fiat fiber washer 253-2 5 ‘Shoulder fiber washer note Gromm ee 253-10 4 Control nickel washer ‘73-1 6 3/8" grommet 254-1 28 #6 lockwasher 261-1 4 ‘Rubber feet 254.2 2 #8 lockwasher 462-19 3 Skirted knob 254-4 5 Control lockwasher 259-1 6 #6 solder lug Wire-Spaghetti 208-2 «= 1—sSpring clip Cy _ Line cord 427-2 5 Binding post base at a #20 bare wire 481-1 1 Condenser mounting wafer 1 Black test lead 1 “Reel test lead Chassis-Cabinet-Panel 1 Shislded wire 90-14 1 Cabinet 2 Black shielded test 200-M31 1 Chassis 1 roll Hookup wire 203-36 41 Panel 2 length Flat braid 2 Jensth Spaghetti Miscellaneous 56-1 1 Germanium diode 209-M1 1 Speaker grill Page 19 2-1 1 Cabinet handle 401-2 91 4! sneaver3 8 2 % 8 2 & g a. 3 5 < =z s 2 5 5S g =z a 2 Page 20