[ARC5] Making Stable VFO for 2 MHz

[J. Forster]

> Oh....I was under the impression you needed something like less-than
> 50 HERTZ stability. My bad. :-)

Nope.

> In the interests of simplicity, low cost, and least effort, I would
> use a Heathkit LMO, a 6BE6 oscillator/mixer with a 3.5 Mhz crystal,
> and a very simple power supply, and mount everything in or on a
> minibox.

I want to do it Solid State. The timing logic is all 5 V.

> I would keep the B+ voltages low.
>
> I can send you a suggested schematic for such if you would like.
>
> You would use slug-tuned coils and fixed capacitors for the
> mixer/oscillator.
>
> Total cost, not including your time, should be under $50.00, IMHO.

Right now, I have a keyed oscillator working with Radio Shack parts for
<$10. # R's, 3 C'sI; 1 transistor; 1 coil. I just need a more stable coil.

Best,

-John

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