Scanner alignment using dc ssvm

[jasonsmith559]

I have searched and could not locate a document explaining what an ac/dc ssvm is. Seems as though radio shack scanner service manuals are the only documents that refer to such a device. Does anyone know what type of meter this is? I would like to purchase one and need to know what it is.

Thanks,
Jason Smith

 

[prcguy]

I think they are referring to a "solid state volt meter" so any modern high impedance voltmeter should be fine.
prcguy

I have searched and could not locate a document explaining what an ac/dc ssvm is. Seems as though radio shack scanner service manuals are the only documents that refer to such a device. Does anyone know what type of meter this is? I would like to purchase one and need to know what it is.

Thanks,
Jason Smith

 

[RonnieUSA]

I have searched and could not locate a document explaining what an ac/dc ssvm is. Seems as though radio shack scanner service manuals are the only documents that refer to such a device. Does anyone know what type of meter this is? I would like to purchase one and need to know what it is.

Thanks,
Jason Smith

https://www.google.com/search?q=ac/...x:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=rcs

Seems to be, AC SSVM - VHF/UHF sweep generator with variable marker. DC SSVM - FM signal generator.

 

[jasonsmith559]

Ok that makes perfect sense. I figured it was a dvm. Just wanted to make sure.

 

[jasonsmith559]

Thanks for the info.

 

[prcguy]

If you look at an RS scanner service manual it shows an AC SSVM is simply a AC voltmeter, usually used across the speaker leads and a DC SSVM is a DC voltmeter taking simple DC measurements. They address any signal generators or other equipment by their specific name.
prcguy

https://www.google.com/search?q=ac/...x:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=rcs

Seems to be, AC SSVM - VHF/UHF sweep generator with variable marker. DC SSVM - FM signal generator.