ON AUTOMATIC VOLUME CONTROL by John F. Rider - DOWNLOAD FREE SHIPPING !!!!! Start Price USD 5.99 Current Price USD 5.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 28, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 28, 2008 Location Riverside, CA See more about 'ON AUTOMATIC VOLUME CONTROL by John F. Rider - DOWNLOAD' Description Up for auction in PDF format is that classic book entitled "ON AUTOMATIC VOLUME CONTROL", part of the “An Hour a Day” series by John F. Rider (1936, 99 pages).  This digital book in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format is designed to help you obtain a thorough understanding of the automatic volume control (AVC) system in vintage radios as it pertains to radio servicing.   TABLE OF CONTENTS   CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL REVIEW A.V.C. as Automatic Control od Sensitivity Various Types of A.V.C. Systems Simple A.V.C. Delayed A.V.C.   CHAPTER 2 – CONTROL FACTORS Effect of Grid Voltage on Plate Current and Mutual Conductance Nature of the Control Voltage Rectifier Output as Control Voltage Necessity for Filter Network Action of A.V.C. Filter Polarity and Division of Control Voltage The Basic Control Circuit Time Delay Considerations Charge and Discharge of a Condenser Determination of Optimum Time Constant   CHAPTER 3 – THE SIMPLE A.V.C. SYSTEM Function of Grid Filters Flat Response Impossible Number of Controlled Tubes Effect of A.V.C. Selectivity Upon Tuning Separate A.V.C. Rectifier Degrees of Control for Several Controlled Stages Simple Triode A.V.C. Manual Volume Control in A.V.C. Circuits CHAPTER 4 – DELAYED A.V.C. SYSTEMS Action of Delayed Rectifier Separate Detector and A.V.C. Necessary for D.A.V.C. Multi-Unit Tubes Delayed A.V.C. in A-K 555 Double Diode Delayed A.V.C. Used in Some RCA Sets Amplified D.A.V.C.   CHAPTER 5 – NOISE SUPPRESSION OR QUIET A.V.C. SYSTEMS Second Detector Q.A.V.C. Systems Delayed Second Detector Circuit in A-K 776 Optional Q.A.V.C. in Stromberg Carlson 33-A Variable Delay Voltage in Second Detector Circuit Blocked I-F Amplifier Noise Suppression Selectivity Considerations in "Q" Circuits Automatic Tone Control - Noise Suppression   CHAPTER 6 – TROUBLESHOOTING IN VARIOUS TYPES OF A.V.C. SYSTEMS Leakage in A.V.C. Filter Condenser Effect of Open Circuit in Filter Condenser Open Circuit in Filter Resistors Leakage Between R-F and I-F Coils and Ground Defective A.V.C. Tube No Control of Volume Checking A.V.C. Distribution Circuit Gas or Leakage in Controlled Tube Incorrect Time Constant in A.V.C. Circuit A.V.C. Tube Removal Q.A.V.C. Systems A.V.C. in A-W Sets General Observations   The original book was scanned at a resolution of 300 dpi and converted into this digital book in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format.   In order to view this file you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.  If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed please follow this link to obtain a free copy:   http://www.adobe.com/   A link to download the file will be sent to the address on file with PayPal within 24 hours of payment.   Positive feedback is left for all smooth transactions.   PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL VINTAGE RADIO AND ELECTRONIC RELATED ITEMS.     Place a Bid!