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Technical Information
It will require some patience, but if you're anything like us you'll love and appreciate this flash in the past of interesting historical documentation. We've saved it all in our archives so you can geek out with us as we reflect on our history and teach future generations all about the evolution of radio communications throughout the years.
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Sideband Suppression Issues
Discussion of the CE SSB methodology, alignment procedures, known suppression problems and solutions. (Download PDF)
Audio Filter and Limiter Issues
100V and 200V audio filter and limiter descriptions and service issues with these modules. (Download PDF)
PS-2 Service Notes
Troubleshooting the 100V and 200V PS-2 network module. (Download PDF)
MM-1/2 Service Notes
MM-1/2 background information, clean up ideas, suggested component replacements, and known problems with their solutions. (Download PDF)
MM-1 Schematic
MM-1 schematic; 11-1-56 (Download PDF)
VFO Recalibration Procedure
Description of the 100V and 200V VFO, known problems, calibration and removal procedures, and rebuilding details. (Download PDF)
10A/2B Coil Winding Data
Coil winding details for the 10A and 10B. (from Zenith Sales, 5/13/65) (Download PDF)
100V Schematic
Full size 100V schematic. (thanks to W2HX) (Download PDF)
Model 350 Phase Shift Network
Instructions and schematic for the Model 350 B&W Audio Phase Shift Network. (Download PDF)
100V-200V Alignment Data
Instructions for aligning 100V and 200V transmitters (Download PDF)
600L Schematic
600L amplifier schematic (Download PDF)
200V Schematic
200V schematic broken down by function - very handy! (thanks to Lee, WB6SSW, for this effort) (Download PDF)
SSB Techniques & Design
Report on SSB Techniques and Design Requirements by W. Bruene, Collins Radio, 1954 (Download PDF)
Central Electronics Media Library
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Radio Theory
Applications of Techniques in the Reception of Single-Sideband Transmmitted Signals
Highly technical and fascinating Final Report, prepared by Stanford Research Institute, March 30, 1951 (Download PDF)
Conversations with Wes Schum, W9DYV and Nick Tusa
Nick Tusa's (K5EF) Equipment and Antennas
K5EF, Nick Tusa
Nick Tusa's (K5EF) Equipment and Antennas
Nick Tusa's (K5EF) Equipment and Antennas
K5EF, Nick Tusa
5th Annual Central Electronics Boatanchor Event (2017)
4th Annual Central Electronics Boatanchor Event (2016)
5th Annual CE Boatanchor Event (2017)
5th Annual CE Boatanchor Event (2017)
5th Annual CE Boatanchor Event (2017)
5th Annual CE Boatanchor Event (2017)
4th Annual Central Electronics Boatanchor Event (2016) in Jonesborough, Tennessee
4th Annual Central Electronics Boatanchor Event (2016) in Jonesborough, Tennessee
4th Annual Central Electronics Boatanchor Event (2016) in Jonesborough, Tennessee
4th Annual Central Electronics Boatanchor Event (2016) in Jonesborough, Tennessee
1st Annual Central Electronics Boatanchor Event (2013)
1st Annual Central Electronics Boatanchor Event (2013) in Jonesbourgh, TN
1st Annual Central Electronics Boatanchor Event (2013) in Jonesbourgh, TN
1st Annual Central Electronics Boatanchor Event (2013) in Jonesbourgh, TN
1st Annual Central Electronics Boatanchor Event (2013) in Jonesbourgh, TN
Ordering a CE 100V in 1959
You need patience! (Download PDF)
Historical Photos & Literature
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