[ARC5] Stable 2.0 MHZ VFO

[J. Forster]

Bacause I'm not trying to build a VFO?

I'm looking to build a LORAN-A simulator that puts out precisely timed
pulses of RF at one of four frequencies around 2 MHz.

VFO's only came into the discussion because they also use relatively
stable inductors.

-John

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> On 29 Jun 2011 at 14:10, Robert  Eleazer wrote:
>
>> How about a TCS transmitter for that range?  I have an intact but
>> slightly better than basket case example.
>
> Which brings up an excellent point: rather than reinvent the wheel,
> why not simply use a good, already-built, VFO?
>
> For instance, Heathkit LMOs which were used in the SB rigs are often
> available on eBay for around $15.00.
>
> A 6BE6 oscillator/mixer with input from the VFO at 5 - 5.5 Mhz, and a
> 3.5 Mhz crystal, would give you output over the 1.5 to 2.0 Mhz range
> with very adequate stability and linear frequency readout.
>
> Power requirements would be minimal, as would the time and energy
> involved.
>
> Ken
>
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