[50mhz] FS: Gonset Communicator III - 6 Meter AM unit

[Dr. M.J. DiGirolamo]

Sure reminds me of "the old days."  I too "swung a lot of rocks" back in 
the 60's.  Works great but remember, there is a limit to how far you can 
swing 'em else they quit resonating.

Mike, W4XN

At 09:25 AM 02/21/2003, you wrote:
>Some of you may remember that it is easy to raise the frequency of
>crystals like these.  You remove the crystal wafer from its case.  Then
>you can grind it thinner. This is done by sprinkling a little scouring
>powder on a flat piece of plate glass, adding some water, and then
>gently sliding the crystal wafer in a circular motion over the mixture.
>I used this method to "QSY" up the band when I was a rockbound novice
>(KN8LOT) back in 1958.  Works only in one direction, though.  FWIW.  73
>de Brian W3BW