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24th Nov 2021, 3:18 pm | #21 |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
I dont have access to a scope since I retired. but there is no evidence of any AC or DC voltage whatsoever at the erase head.
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24th Nov 2021, 3:27 pm | #22 |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
What type of meter are you using ?
The bias oscillator is high frequency (relative to audio frequency) a bog standard volt meter will struggle to give any sensible reading. David |
25th Nov 2021, 4:54 pm | #23 |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
Im using a autoranging digital meter and a analogue meter. I know im not going to get anything that could be relied upon in court but neither show any vital signs. If I record on a blank tape I'm getting very weak and distorted audio results but playback of pre-recorded tapes is sweet.
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26th Nov 2021, 11:43 pm | #24 |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
As Ben says do not give up, you are probably close, have a break from it and maybe later a fresh look may uncover the cause.
Are the ECL86 voltages basically similar to the schematic values ? you should see higher voltages in Record mode. With a good valve and good components and correct switching then the oscillator should burst into life. Shame you do not have a scope much easier then to see what is going on. David |
27th Nov 2021, 8:54 pm | #25 | |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
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Note - to avoid magnetising heads it is always best to use a digital meter as opposed to an analogue meter when checking heads. I know that because Record also does not work (or at least a very weak playback after record) it points to the oscillator not functioning rather than a failed head. David |
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28th Nov 2021, 12:34 am | #26 |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
Have you checked (preferably replaced) C22 (4,700pF)? Capacitors in this position can be quite hard worked in these oscillator circuits. It's important to replace with the right type - the original is quite probably a silvered-mica capacitor. Since you can't measure how it will perform (or not) under power, the only safe test is probably to replace it with the same type. I've had capacitors in this position fail, and absent-mindedly replaced with the first capacitor of right value that fell to hand. Not a peep from the oscillator until I changed for the right type.
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28th Nov 2021, 12:55 am | #27 |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
In the TK 23 parts list it is listed as 4,700pF, 500V Polystyrene, it is not listed in the TK 23L parts list.
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28th Nov 2021, 1:01 am | #28 | |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
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28th Nov 2021, 1:12 am | #29 |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
Is the lack of erase and very poor recordings the same in both manual and automatic recording modes ?
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28th Nov 2021, 12:38 pm | #30 |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
No obvious bias trap adjustment on the TK 23/TK 23L schematics.
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28th Nov 2021, 3:06 pm | #31 |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
Sorry. On reflection I think my “bias-trap adjustment” comment was a senile lapse. Don’t think I’ve seen a domestic tape recorder with such an adjustment - they just have fixed filter networks to block the HF from the recording o/p stage.
But, really, we haven’t yet even established that there’s any erase/bias oscillator voltage present... We’re really into oscilloscope territory here. Mike |
29th Nov 2021, 7:22 pm | #32 |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
Hi guys. Yes I have replaced C22 with a 4.7nf Metal Film 630V. To answer the question of is there any difference in the record modes, sadly not. Manual or auto there is zero erase and terrible weak distorted audio.
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29th Nov 2021, 9:50 pm | #33 |
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Re: Grundig TK 23 Delux NO ERASE
A reminder to members to check the rules before publishing schematics.
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