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EF Johnson Viking 2 Transmitter
The Viking 2 is on the Left with the 122 VFO, "Matchbox" Tuner & AM-2
EF Johnson Viking 2 AM/CW Transmitter Technical Information
- NOTE: Information about the Viking 2/CDC is also included.
- Viking 2-Model 240-102-2 (102-1 Kit) Viking 2CDC-Model 240-102-16
- First Offered 1952 Viking 2 CDC 1954-60?
- Bands- 160-10 Meters (CDC 1.5-32.0 mhz Continious)
- Price- Viking 2- Wired/Tested $324-336.00 Viking 2 CDC $$398-430.00
- Mode/Power Input- AM 130 watts CW 180 watts
- CDC Model has 3 wire PTT, Modulation Limiter Circuit & Extended frequency Coverage
- Power Output- AM- 100W CW- 130W
- 6AU6 Crystal Oscillator
- 6AQ5 Buffer/Doubler
- 6146(2) RF Power Output Amplifier
- 6AU6 Speech Amplifier
- 6AU6 Audio Driver
- 807(2) AF Amplifier/Modulator
- 5R4GY(2) High Voltage Rectifier
- 5V4 Low Voltage Rectifier
- CDC Model- 6J6 Audio Limiter
- 6AQ5 Clamp Tube (Screen Voltage Regulator)
- Model 240-122-2 (Wired version 240-122-1)
- First Offered 1952
- 160-10 Meter Amateur Bands (Including 11 Meters)
- Power Supply- Not included, plugged into Viking 1, 2, Adventurer and other equipment.
- Power Requirements- 250-300 VDC at 15ma, 6.3 @ .3 amp (AC/DC)
- Tubes- 6AU6 VFO, OA2 Voltage Reguator (No Tubes with Kit)
- Price- Wired: $69.75 Kit: $42.75
- Output Frequencies- 1.8 mhz(160 & 80), 7 mhz(40-10) & 6 mhz on 11 meters
- Paint and Knobs to Match the EF Johnson "Viking" Series Equipment
NOTE: The "Matchbox" was an 80-10 meter antenna tuner. The AM-2 is a Heathkit SWR Bridge. The Receiver Shown is a Collins 75A2. The microphone is a Turner Desk type from the 1960s. The headphones are R-10 type from WW2. The Speaker is a counterfeit Collins made from a National Company speaker.
Last Updated: September 4, 1998
