[AMRadio] Dreaded D-104

[Bill Harris]

Anyone know if there is a source of (NOS)  Astatic crystal or ceramic elements for the D104? 3'sBill-w7kxb
> From: zarco at sonic.net
> To: amradio at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 07:13:54 -0700
> Subject: [AMRadio] an old Valiant I making RF again
> 
> After a couple of weeks restoring it, finally have an old Johnson Viking I
> back on the air again. Had always wanted one of these (or a desk KW....).
> It had been a kit so had to deal with the usual assortment of bad solder
> joints, along replacing quite a few parts.
> 
> The only issue is some (not bad based on reports so far) hum, which seems
> to be coming from the mic or mic cord. Yes, its the dreaded D-104 with
> a good xtal element.
> 
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