[ARC5] AF4K Crystals looking for FT-243 and HC-6 crystals for rebuilding

[Dennis Monticelli]

Steve,

I can be of help with NOS FT-243's in both plastic and metal faces.

Dennis Monticelli AE6C
Director: California Historical Radio Society

On Tue, Apr 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM sbjohnston--- via ARC5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
wrote:

> I am reminded that my stock of FT-243 and HC-6/U crystals on oddball
> frequencies is dwindling again.  Here at AF4K Crystals, I use them for
> rebuilding onto useful frequencies.
>
> Does anyone have a stockpile of such vintage crystals?  They look like
> this:
>
> FT-243 -   May have a bakelite or metal front cover.
> [image: Inline image]
>
>
> HC-6/U           Can only use the ones with a soldered seam.
>
> [image: Inline image]
> Both have pins spaced about 1/2 inch (0.486")
>
> Let me know what you have and we can discuss how I can get them here for
> reuse by current operators.  Reuse is the best form of recycling, right?
>
> Thank you.
>
>
> Steve WD8DAS
>
> sbjohnston at aol.com
> http://www.wd8das.net/
> http://af4k-crystals.com/
>
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